730 Concourse Village West, Tower D Bronx, NY 10451 Tel: (718) 943-3737 Fax: (718) 292-7199 Email: KAESInquiries@kippnyc.org www.kippnyc.org
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Dear Parents/Guardians, Welcome to the KIPP Academy Elementary team and family! As a fourth year founding team of families, students, and staff, we are beginning to build this foundation of early education and character together. We are committing to helping our children develop the necessary character and academic skills and habits necessary to succeed in middle school, high school, college, and the world beyond. We believe in working together to provide opportunities so that our children grow up to have happy, healthy, and successful lives. Whether our KIPPsters are in the classrooms sequencing the events of A Chair for My Mother, at the Bronx Zoo applying their knowledge of the needs of animals to live and survive, performing at our winter show, identifying their reading levels, or practicing their SPROUT values, they truly embody what it is to be a KIPPster. We practice being nice and working hard. We practice SLANTing, tracking the speaker, echoing the question, public speaking, and smiling. Due to the tremendous grit, love, hope, communication, and support, we know our KIPPsters will certainly do amazing things. We are always excited about the infinite possibilities, and beginning the first KIPP elementary school in New York City is one step towards achieving those possibilities. These are truly exciting times, and we are so glad that you are part of it!!! We recognize that these efforts take tremendous discipline and dedication, which can only be done with the joint efforts of families, staff, and our students themselves. In our attempts at continued open communication and access to information, we have prepared a handbook regarding the schools structure, attendance, schedule, culture, and academics, along with other pieces of information we think you will find helpful. Hopefully, this handbook will serve as a useful resource to answer any questions that you may have. Please keep it handy so that you may refer to it when necessary. We look forward to an exciting and positive year! Once again, welcome to our fourth founding year, which is filled with the promise of greatness, enthusiasm, love, and dedication. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions, compliments, comments, or concerns. We look forward to hearing from you! Thank you for your faith and support, Carolyn Petruzziello Principal
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................. 3 WHO WE ARE ................................................................................................................................................... 5 KIPP MISSION ...................................................................................................................................................................5 OUR BEGINNING ..............................................................................................................................................................5 KIPP ACADEMY CREDO: ....................................................................................................................................................5 KIPP CREDO: .....................................................................................................................................................................5 At KIPP, we believe. .........................................................................................................................................................5 KIPP COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE ...............................................................................................................................6 SOME OF WHAT EVERY KIPPSTER LEARNS DURING WEEK ONE ........................................................................... 7 KIPP ACADEMY STAFF PHONE LIST ........................................................................................................................ 9 GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................................... 11 ENROLLMENT .................................................................................................................................................................11 DOCUMENTS NEEDED BY THE SCHOOL..11 WHO SHOULD I ASK? .....................................................................................................................................................11 ATTENDANCE .................................................................................................................................................................12 FOOD SERVICES ..............................................................................................................................................................12 TRANSPORTATION .........................................................................................................................................................12 DIMISSAL 12 FIELD TRIPS .....................................................................................................................................................................13 COMMUNICATING WITH STAFF AND TEACHERS ...........................................................................................................13 CELL PHONE USAGE .......................................................................................................................................................13 PERSONAL BELONGINGS ................................................................................................................................................13 ORDERING T-SHIRTS 13 STUDENT DRESS CODE POLICY VIOLATION .13 STUDENT DRESS CODE POLICY .......................................................................................................................................14 HEALTH AND SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................... 15 IMMUNIZATIONS ...........................................................................................................................................................15 REPORTING A CHILDS SICKNESS ....................................................................................................................................15 ILLNESS DURING SCHOOL HOURS ..................................................................................................................................15 COUNSELING SERVICES ..................................................................................................................................................15 CALENDAR AND SCHEDULE .................................................................................................................................. 16 START/END DATES .........................................................................................................................................................16 VACATIONS/HOLIDAYS ...................................................................................................................................................16 SCHOOL CLOSINGS (BAD WEATHER) ..............................................................................................................................16 SUMMER SCHOOL ..........................................................................................................................................................16 SATURDAY SCHOOL ........................................................................................................................................................16 EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES .....................................................................................................................................16 SCHOOL SCHEDULE ........................................................................................................................................................17
ACADEMICS - WORK HARD ............................................................................................................................... 21 HOMEWORK...................................................................................................................................................................21 CHEATING/PLAGIARISM .................................................................................................................................................21 PROMOTION TO THE NEXT GRADE ................................................................................................................................22 FAMILY INVOLVEMENT ........................................................................................................................................ 23 WHAT ARE A FEW WAYS I CAN GET INVOLVED? ...........................................................................................................23 MEET THE KIPP AES STAFF ................................................................................................................................... 24
WHO WE ARE
KIPP MISSION
KIPP Academy Elementarys mission is to teach our students to develop the academic and character skills necessary to succeed in high school and college, to be self-sufficient, successful, and happy in the competitive world, and to build a better tomorrow for themselves and us all.
OUR BEGINNING
We founded KIPP Academy Elementary in 2009-2010. We had a stellar first year with 91% of our students meeting and exceeding our end of Kindergarten benchmarks in reading, math, science, social studies, music and physical education. We are off to a great start, but we are not the only KIPP school in NYC. In 1995, KIPP Academy (Our middle school) opened in the South Bronx serving 45 fifth graders. This year, KIPP Academy will serve approximately 250 students in fifth through eighth grade. KIPP Academy Middle School and Elementary are part of KIPP NYC which currently serves over 2,955 students and alumni at five middle schools (Harlem, Crown Heights, South Bronx, and Washington Heights), one high school and three elementary schools (Harlem, Washington Heights, and South Bronx). From the beginning, KIPP has focused on developing academic and character skills. Since day one, the key to this has been the amazing teamwork of parents, students, and teachers all working together.
KIPP CREDO:
At KIPP, we believe. We believe in the creation of inspired lives produced by desire, discipline, and dedication. We are not frightened by the challenges of reality but believe that we can change our world and our place within in it. We work, plan, create, and dream. Our talent, character, and integrity will be the tools we need to build a better tomorrow. We believe that we can take this place, this time, and the people here and build a better place, a better time, and a better people. As a team and a family, we will either find a way or make one.
- Inspired by Providence St. Mel School Motto
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Failure to adhere to these commitments can lead to our removal from KIPP. Signed: ___________________________________________________ Date: ________________ Parent/Guardian Commitment
1. Attendance We will make sure our child comes to school every day. We will schedule doctors appointments, vacations, etc. for days when school is not in session. We understand that there will be consequences for multiple absences. Timeliness We will make sure our child arrives at school every day on time (by 7:45A.M.). We will make sure to
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promptly pick up our child at the end of the school day (4:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday and 3:00 P.M. on Fridays)
Support & Homework We will provide a quiet space for our child to study. We will check our childs homework every night and ensure that our child reads and/or is read to every night. We will make sure our child gets enough sleep each night (at least 8 hours). We will do whatever it takes for our child to learn and perform to his/her optimal ability. We will reinforce the SPROUT values at home. Communication We will make ourselves available to our child, the school, and any concerns they might have. We will return phone calls from the school within 24 hours. If we are asked to attend a meeting regarding our childs education or behavior, we will attend. If we have any concerns we will raise them with someone at the school. We will promptly inform the school if my address and/or phone number changes. Civility Code We promise to maintain a high level of civility in our communication with the school. We know that we are on the same team and we will conduct ourselves in a respectful and professional manner. Dress Code We will make sure our child follows the KIPP Academy Elementary School dress code every day. Summer School We will make sure our child attends every day of Summer School, which we understand will take place August 20th August 30th from 8:00am to 1:30pm. We will schedule our family vacations outside of this time. Saturday School We will attend Saturday School with our child once a month starting in September from 9:00 until 11:00. If we are unable to attend Saturday School, we will make sure a family member older than 18 years of age attends with our child. If we do not attend, we know that this will count as a regular absence as well.
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Failure to adhere to these commitments can cause my child to lose various KIPP privileges and can lead to my child's expulsion from KIPP. Signed: ___________________________________________________ Date: ________________ Student Commitment
1. I will Be Nice everyday 2. I will Work Hard everyday 3. I will do my homework every night and call my teacher if I need help. 4. I will follow the directions of my parents and all the adults at school 5. I will live by our SPROUT values (Serenity, Pride, Respect, Optimism, Understand, Take a risk)
Failure to adhere to these commitments can cause me to lose various KIPP privileges and can lead to my expulsion from KIPP.
I - Be Nice, Work Hard!!! II- We are a TEAM AND A FAMILY!!! III SPROUT (Serenity, Pride, Respect, Optimism, Understand and Take a Risk) IV - SLANT ( Sit Up, Listen, Ask and Answer Questions, Nod your head, Track the Speaker) V - PETSYs (PLEASE, EXCUSE ME, THANK YOU, SORRY, YOURE WELCOME)
1) Adherence to the KIPP Commitment to Excellence 2) Adherence to the KIPP Credo: If there is a problem, we look for a solution. If there is a better way, we try to find it. If we need help, we ask. If a teammate needs help, we give.
3) KIPP Shirts remain tucked in at all times. 4) Be on-task and present at all times during class. While anyone is speaking, students must track the speaker. This means that students will always have their eyes and brains on that person. Students should be sitting properly during class time. a. 5) Be organized and prepared for class. Work should always be completed and presented neatly. Children should write their names on every paper. All papers should be kept neatly in folders. 6) KIPPsters must complete HW daily to the best of their abilities. Each family and child has the teachers phone numbers. Please reach out with any questions.
7) Students and families should be reading together every night. 8) Respond appropriately to all questions. Tone, reactions and non-verbal actions matter. 9) Walk quietly and orderly while inside any building. 10) We must maintain integrity by doing the right thing without being told. KIPPsters are KIPPsters in and out of school. Our actions once we leave the building matter just as much as they do inside of the school building.
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Christine Kim Kindergarten Teacher Sarah Manning 3rd Grade Teacher Liz Manno 3rd Grade Team Leader Sarah Marlenga 1st Grade Teacher Crystal McCreary Yoga Teacher Katherine Moran 1st Grade Teacher Thomas Murley Music Teacher and Arts Team Leader Modiegi Notoane-Eugene Dean of Students Christian Nuez School Counselor and Family Support Services Carolyn Petruzziello Principal Tom Philipps 3rd Grade Teacher Mauricio Rojas 1st Grade Teacher Josie Rosario 3rd Grade Teacher Meirelys Ruiz Kindergarten Teacher Madeline Scheffler Kindergarten Teacher Megan Sharkey 1st Grade Teacher Alicia Shaw Kindergarten Teacher Ivy Sosa School Operations Administrator Sophia Tkac 1st Grade Teacher Danielle Torres Kindergarten Teacher Brandi Vardiman Dean of Instruction Ana Vargas Dean of Students
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ENROLLMENT
Every year, beginning in the first week of January, KIPP Academy Elementary will begin accepting applications for our kindergarten, first, second, and third graders for the following year (although very few students are admitted after Kindergarten). In accordance with our state law, admissions preference will be granted to siblings as first priority and students living in District 7 as a 2 nd priority. The lottery will be held the first week of April.
KIPP NYC Registration Form Emergency Contact Information (update if you move) NYC DOE Student Lunch Forms Copy of Birth Certificate Proof of Address (Copy of a Phone Bill, Electric Bill, Lease, Gas Bill, etc) Immunization Records/Health Records IEP (individualized Educational Plan)/504 Accommodations (if applicable) Home Language Survey (if applicable)
WHO SHOULD I ASK?
At times, you may have questions about KIPP Academy Elementary. Below is a quick list of common concerns and to whom you can ask for more information.
CONCERN Lunch Forms, Emergency Forms, Immunization Records, etc Lost bus pass Ordering KIPP shirt I have concerns about my childs social adjustment My child has an IEP/504 Accommodations My child will be absent or late I have questions about my childs academic progress I have questions about school activities (permissions slips etc) I have overall concerns Ms. Sosa Ms. Sosa Ms. Sosa Mr. Nuez or Ms. Collado (School Counselors and Family Support) Ms. Citro Ms. Sosa Your childs teachers Your childs teachers Mrs. Petruzziello (Principal) STAFF MEMBER
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ATTENDANCE
Attendance is extremely important at KIPP Academy Elementary. We encourage students and families to arrive to school on time. As the old saying goes, If youre five minutes early youre late. KIPP Academy Elementary students arrive at 7:45 a.m. Monday Friday, and remain at school until 4:00 p.m. (3:00 p.m. on Fridays). On appropriate Saturdays, school will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 11:00 a.m. If your child is going to miss school because of an illness, please call Ms. Sosa as soon as possible. All absences should be followed up the next day with a note signed by a parent, guardian or doctor. KIPP staff will call to verify all absences. If your child is running late or will miss a portion of the day due to a doctors appointment please call Ms. Sosa. (Please try to arrange doctors appointment outside of the school schedule. Please speak to Ms. Petruzziello if there are any concerns). Students who arrive late will be given a late pass. If your child is absent, Ms. Sosa will follow up with a phone call. All absences and latenesses are noted on report cards. Students are responsible for all missed assignments and parents must arrange a way to complete all missed assignments and homework. Since missing class affects academic achievement, repeated absences may be reflected in the students grades. If a student is repeatedly absent, Ms. Petruzziello, Mrs. Notoane-Eugene, Mr. Nunez, teacher(s), student and parent/guardian will meet to address the issue. In addition, students who have 10 or more absences without doctors notes (3 lates equal one absence) run the risk of missing field trips and celebrations. PLEASE READ AND SIGN KAES ABSENCE AND DISMISSAL POLICY ADDENDUM
FOOD SERVICES
All families must fill out a federal free/reduced lunch form by Thursday, September 13th at the latest. Families that qualify will receive a free/reduced pricing for lunch. The full price for lunch is $1.50 and is subject to change as New York City Department of Education policies change. Breakfast will take place from 7:15 7:45 a.m., Monday Friday. Lunch will take place from 11:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m. depending on grade level. Families may also choose to send a bag lunch. However, the school is unable to assume responsibility for refrigerating or warming lunch brought from home. Please
TRANSPORTATION
Students living more than mile in distance from the school, but less than 1 mile, will receive a Reduced-fare Metro Card for public transportation. Students living greater than 1 mile from the school will receive a Full-fare Metro Card for public transportation. It is each families responsibility to hold onto the Metro Card. Parents are expected to pick up or make special arrangements for students remaining after school for detention, tutoring, or special activities.
DISMISSAL
Parents must provide contact information (name and telephone number) for any person authorized to pick up their child. If the person picking up child is not the parent/legal guardian of the child, they must a) be given explicit written permission to pick up the child and b) be 18 years or older. For any person who is NOT authorized to pick up a child, the school MUST receive a legal document (i.e. court order) stating that the person is NOT allowed to pick up the child. Please speak to Mrs. Petruzziello if there are any concerns. PLEASE READ AND SIGN KAES ABSENCE AND DISMISSAL POLICY ADDENDUM
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FIELD TRIPS
Our students and families look forward to various opportunities, especially our field trips. Each year, KIPP teachers plan several field trips that complement the curriculum, including travels to the local museums and parks, walks over the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, Colombia University basketball games, ice skating, the Bronx Zoo amongst other New York City sites. Students earn these trips based on their behavior, attendance, and academics. In addition, the school reserves the right to remove a student from a trip or prohibit them from going for any reason that jeopardizes the physical or emotional well-being of themselves or others. A parent/guardian MUST sign a permission slip in order for their child to attend a field trip.
PERSONAL BELONGINGS
Students should ensure that any personal belongings they bring with them to school are appropriate for school and do not pose any type of physical or emotional risk to themselves or others. In addition, students are not permitted to bring soda, gum, candy, toys of any kind to school without prior permission. All toys, cards, games and electronics not specifically authorized by the Principal, Mrs. Petruzziello, will be confiscated and returned only to parents and guardians. Finally, please note that the school is not responsible for any personal belongings brought to school.
ORDERING T-SHIRTS
Part of the KIPP Academy Elementary uniform is that all students must wear a KIPP shirt. Please see the student dress code policy, below, for additional information. Shirts can be purchased in the office during Survey Days (August 16th and 17th), before 7:45 a.m. arrival, and after dismissal at 4 p.m. If you need to make special arrangements for purchase of uniforms, please contact Ms. Sosa.
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COUNSELING SERVICES
The Family Support and School Counselors at KIPP Academy Elementary are available to help any student or parent address any social, emotional, or academic issue they may be facing. In addition, our Family Support and School Counselors help students work through and cope with personal and school related stress. At KIPP every student is entitled to counseling support and referral services. Counseling support is also extended to KIPP families in need. There are several ways in which students may be referred for counseling services: If a parent is interested in having their child seen by our Social Workers, please contact the social worker on staff and/or the principal Students are able to ask directly to speak with the Social Workers on staff A student may also be referred at the recommendation of a teacher, social worker or principal
Please understand that we are required to respect the rights and privacy of our students and families and as a result all information and counseling services are confidential and cannot be shared (except in instances required by law).
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VACATIONS/HOLIDAYS
With a few exceptions, KIPP Academy Elementary will follow the same holiday schedule as the New York City Department of Education (see below calendar for full details).
SUMMER SCHOOL
Summer school is a critical time to get a head start on the coming school year and as a result all students at KIPP Academy Elementary must attend school during the summer. Summer school is usually two weeks long. Please note that unexcused absences in the summer may result in a child being unable to attend one of the schools field trips throughout the year.
SATURDAY SCHOOL
On appropriate Saturdays, all KIPP Academy Elementary students are expected to attend Saturday school from 9:00-11:00AM with a parent/guardian or a sibling over the age of 18. During this time, families and students will participate in a workshop and then classes of their choosing.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
All KIPP Academy Elementary students participate in various extra-curricular activities. Students will have music, dance, yoga, and PE on alternating days throughout the school year. Beginning in October, there will be several classes offered for students to sign up for and stay after school for.
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SCHOOL SCHEDULE
Starting September 4th, all students will start school at 7:45am and will remain until classes are dismissed at 4pm, Monday through Thursday, 3:00pm on Fridays, and some Saturdays from 9am to 11am.
Below is a sample of your childs daily schedule. SAMPLE OF A KIPPSTERS DAILY SCHEDULE
7:30-8:00 8:00-8:15 8:20-8:50 Breakfast Journals/Shared Reading Calendar/Morning Message/SR Guided Reading (Group 1) 8:50-10:20 Phonics (Group 2) Literacy Center (Group 3) Snack/bathroom Math (Centers/DI) Lunch/Recess Nap/DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) time Gym/Music/Dance/Yoga Science/SS Centers Dismissal
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Labor Day (SCHOOL CLOSED) First Day of School for Students Professional Development Day (NO SCHOOL) Rosh Hashannah (SCHOOL CLOSED) MAP testing begins all grades Yom Kippur (SCHOOL CLOSED) Back to School Night 4pm-6pm
Q1 Progress Reports Distributed Columbus Day (SCHOOL CLOSED) Coffee and Conversations with the Principal and Deans (7:45am) Saturday School Half Day for Students 12pm Dismissal
1 Quarter Ends Election Day (THERE IS SCHOOL TODAY!!!) Q1 Report Card Day (NO SCHOOL) Coffee and Conversations at 7:45am Saturday School - Family Feast 12pm -2pm*** Veterans Day (SCHOOL IS IN SESSION) Q1 Awards Ceremony 7:45am to 8:35am Professional Development Day (NO SCHOOL) THANKSGIVING RECESS (SCHOOL CLOSED) School begins again
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Half Day for Students 12pm Dismissal Saturday School Q2 Progress Reports Distributed Coffee and Conversations 7:45am Winter Show, 5pm to 6pm Professional Development Day (SCHOOL CLOSED) 1pm dismissal WINTER RECESS (SCHOOL CLOSED)
School Begins Again Lottery registration starts for new students Saturday School MAP testing begins nd 2 Quarter Ends Coffee and Conversations 7:45am MLK Day (SCHOOL CLOSED) Q2 Report Card Day (NO SCHOOL) Q2 Awards Ceremony 7:45am to 8:35am
Saturday School
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February 8 th February 15 th nd February 18 22 th February 25 MARCH March 1 th March 8 th March 9 th March 15 th nd March 25 Apr. 2 APRIL April 3 th April 4 th April 5 th April 11 th April 12 th th April 16 -18 th April 19 th April 20 nd April 22 th th April 24 - 26 th April 29 MAY May 11 th May 15 th May 17 th May 17 th May 27 JUNE June 14 th June 15 th June 20 st June 21 th June 26 th June 26
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Coffee and Conversations 7:45am Professional Development Day (NO SCHOOL) MID-WINTER BREAK (SCHOOL CLOSED) Students return to school
Q3 Progress Reports Distributed Coffee and Conversations 7:45am Saturday School Professional Development Day (SCHOOL CLOSED) SPRING BREAK (SCHOOL CLOSED)
Students return to school KIPP NYC lottery for new students rd 3 Quarter Ends Q3 Report Card Day (NO SCHOOL) Professional Development Day (SCHOOL CLOSED) rd NY State ELA Exams for 3 Grade ONLY Coffee and Conversations 7:45am Saturday School Q3 Awards Ceremony 7:45am to 8:35am rd NY State Math Exams for 3 Grade ONLY MAP testing begins
Saturday School Half Day for Students 12pm Dismissal Q4 Progress Reports Distributed Coffee and Conversations 7:45am Memorial Day (SCHOOL CLOSED)
Coffee and Conversations 7:45am Saturday School (KAES Carnival) End of Year Show, 5pm to 6pm 1pm Dismissal Last Day of School (1pm dismissal after ceremony) End of the Year Awards Ceremony All Grades
NOTE: Summer School 2012 WILL take place in mid to late August, please plan your family vacations for July and beginning of August. It is mandatory that ALL students are at summer school each year.
If there are any changes in the calendar, the school will send an updated notice prior to the change.
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C) Report Card Days (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS) November 8th January 24th April 11th D) 12pm Half Days for Students
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Home.
This is graded work for you to see or important notices that the school is sending home. You
will see another section of the folder, which says Right to School. This is the homework that needs to be completed that night and sent back to the school in this folder. Our children are still developing their homework and work skills; they will need your support at home. At times, many of the assignments will require you to complete them with your child. Please reach out to the teacher if you need more clarification. HW completion and effort is logged into Powerschool, which is used to determine grades in each class as well. A. MAKE-UP WORK ON DAYS STUDENT IS ABSENT Students who are absent are expected to make up the class work and homework when they return to school. All missed, incomplete or incorrect work must be completed. It is the students responsibility to check with each of his/her teachers to make sure s/he is aware of all assignments. The time generally allowed to complete this work will be the number of days the student was absent. For example, if a student was absent for one day, then s/he will have one day to make up any missed work. Late, incomplete, or missing assignments (for unexcused reasons other than absences) must be made up by the next day. B. PARENT SIGNATURE ON TESTS Parents must sign all tests and graded assignments, which includes daily reflections. Daily reflections come home with the student every day and should be signed and sent back to the school. This will help us to communicate how your child is doing in working hard and being nice. CHEATING/PLAGIARISM Cheating is a serious offense. If a student copies another students work or if a student gives another student his/her work, it is considered cheating (Academic Dishonesty), and the student will receive a serious consequence for this behavior.
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Plagiarism involves the stealing of someone elses ideas or words as ones own or the imitation of the language, ideas, and thoughts of another author (or person) and then passing them off as their own original work. If a student plagiarized and forges a signature, this is also considered Academic Dishonesty. Students will receive a serious consequence.
10 days of school times may be retained. Please note that every 3 days late counts as one day absent.
Failure to meet behavioral standards of readiness for the next grade level: Students whose behavior has not shown adequate growth or improvement, or is not at a sufficient level, may be retained.
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FAMILY INVOLVEMENT
As already mentioned, one of the keys to the success of KIPP Academy Elementary is the strong working relationship between parents, teachers, and children. The key to this is constant communication. It is for this reason that all KIPP Academy Elementary teachers give out their phone numbers and it is also the reason that we have a completely open door policy. All KIPP families are welcome to visit the school at any time. In addition to phone conversations, school visits, home visits by staff, KIPP Academy Elementary also has quarterly conferences between parents, teachers and children. Below are some additional ways that parents have gotten involved in the past. If you would like to get involved, please contact Mrs. Notoane-Eugene or Mrs. Vargas. Also, please feel free to suggest any other ideas you might have.
Attend parent-teacher conferences Volunteer with enrichment classes and Saturday school classes And of course we are always available to sample delicious home-cooked meals that your child
Chaperone and participate in our community service activities Get involved in parent-literacy activities with your child Join our pot-luck dinners, concerts and other events Attend student in-class performances (poetry caf, in class speeches and presentations, cultural celebrations, and others depending on specific classes) Attend quarterly awards ceremony Chaperone school trips Patrol after-school to ensure safety of all of our children Attend parent-meetings Stop by the school to sit in on classes (no amount of time is too short) Invite us to your homes for home visits Sit in on panels Inform us of community events or activities we should be participating in Help with Picture Day Carpool with other families
rants and raves about Take a leaf from The Giving Tree and fulfill the wish And if there are additional volunteer opportunities, please feel free to contact Ms. Petruzziello directly.
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Mauricio Rojas and Katie Moran Notre Dame University - Four Leaf Clovers
Samantha Coulson and Alicia Citro Special Education Teacher and Coordinator
Ivy Sosa and William Cardenas School Operations Administrator and Director of Operations
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