(English)
WELCOME TO THE
LOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HENRY J. MROZ CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
155 MERRIMACK STREET
LOWELL, MA 01852
978-674-4324
WELCOME CONTENT
Message from the Superintendent
Welcome to Lowell Public Schools
Schools
Programs and Services
Policies
2016-2017 School Calendar
2016-2017 Schools Hours
2016-2017 City-wide Early Release Dismissal Schedule
School Cancelation and Delays
2015-2016 Report Card, Progress Report Information and State Testing Dates
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MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
Hello, this is Dr. Salah Khelfaoui, your superintendent of schools. Our schools have
accomplished great progress during the last few years. Thanks to our highly qualified and
dedicated teachers and staff, I am certain that this progress will continue well into the future.
Our students will continue to improve and even excel. They will be able to compete effectively
locally, regionally and nationally.
I welcome all our new students and their families to the great Lowell School District. As for our
returning students, I am very happy and excited to welcome you back. I wish you all a very
pleasant and a very successful school year.
All The Best,
Salah E. Khelfaoui
Salah E. Khelfaoui, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools
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General Information
The Lowell Public Schools (LPS) is one of the largest districts in Massachusetts, currently
enrolling more than 14,150 students in grades PreK-12. LPS has a dedicated school community
committed to serving our students and families. Our families are invited to participate in their
children’s educational experience. To facilitate this, we invite you to check out LPS website www.lowell.k12.ma.us which will inform you of many things such as announcements, school
happenings, school calendars, etc.
Our school traditions and activities are enjoyed not only by our students, but by the community
as well.
Our Students enjoy:
Field Trips
Student Assemblies
Reading and Writing Events
Special Recognition Events
Knowledge Bowl
Extended Day Programs
Celebrations
Science Fair
Family Nights
Civic and Social Justice Activities
Athletic Activities
We provide many parent/guardian engagement activities and meetings. We encourage
parents/guardians to participate.
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Adult Basic Education Program
408 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA 01854
Phone: 978-937-8989
Elizabeth McKiernan, Director
Gladys Marrero, Clerk
Moody (K-4)
158 Rogers St., Lowell, MA 01852
Phone: 978-937-7673
Roberta Keefe, Principal
Gen Parasole, Clerk
Bailey International (PreK-4)
175 Campbell Dr., Lowell, MA 01851
Phone: 978-937-7644
Kimberly Clements, Principal
Jeffrey Haines, Assistant Principal
Alice McLaughlin, Clerk
Morey (PreK-4)
130 Pine St., Lowell, MA 01851
Phone: 978-937-7662
Robin Desmond, Principal
Andrew Desrosiers, Assistant Principal
Lisa Crowley, Clerk
Bartlett Community Partnership (PreK-8)
79 Wannalancit St., Lowell, MA 01854
Phone: 978-937-8968
Peter Holtz, Principal
Dina Mancini/ Assistant Principal
Joan Marais, Clerk
Murkland (PreK-4)
350 Adams St., Lowell, MA 01854
Phone: 978-937-2826
Jason DiCarlo, Principal
Kevin Andriolo, Assistant Principal
Deborah Carney, Clerk
Butler (5-8)
1140 Gorham St., Lowell, MA 01852
Phone: 978-937-8973
Teresa Soares-Pena, Principal
Susan Crawford Fraser, Assistant Principal
Carol Sutton, Clerk
Pawtucketville Memorial (PreK-4)
425 West Meadow Rd., Lowell, MA 01854
Phone: 978-937-7667
Mathew McLean, Principal
Meghan Branco, Assistant Principal
Andrea Wolfe, Clerk
Cardinal O’Connell (5-8) McHugh Alternative Program
21 Carter St., Lowell, MA 01852
Phone: 978-446-7000
Margaret Ferrick, Director of Alternative Education
Michelle Butterworth, Coordinator
Donna Pelton, Clerk
Pyne Arts (PreK-8)
145 Boylston St., Lowell, MA 01852
Phone: 978-937-7639
Wendy Crocker-Roberge, Principal
Lori Lang, Assistant Principal
Nancy Crawford, Clerk
Daley (5-8)
150 Fleming St., Lowell, MA 01851
Phone: 978-937-8981
William (Liam) Skinner, Principal
Robert Doyle, Assistant Principal
Judy Geoffroy, Clerk
Reilly (K-4)
115 Douglas Rd., Lowell, MA 01852
Phone: 978-937-7652
Sean Carabatsos, Principal
Kathy Woods, Assistant Principal
Carla Couilliard, Clerk
Greenhalge (PreK-4)
149 Ennell St., Lowell, MA 01850
Phone: 978-937-7670
Pamela Ryan Gendron, Principal
Kelliann Woodlock, Assistant Principal
Donna St. Laurent, Clerk
Riverside School (Bridge Program) (7-8) McHugh Alternative
Program
73 Woburn St., Lowell, MA 01852
Phone: 978-453-1115
Ellen Spiegel, Director
Nancy Fisette, Clerk
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day (K-7)
235 Powell St., Lowell, MA 01851
Phone: 978-937-7655
Margaret Ferrick, Director of Alternative Education
Alice Brown LeGrand, Coordinator
Tammy McGlauflin, Clerk
Robinson (5-8)
110 June St., Lowell, MA 01850
Phone: 978-937-8974
Thaddeus King, Principal
Sara Hoomis, Assistant Principal
Maureen Souza, Clerk
Leblanc Therapeutic Day (8-12)
58 Sycamore St., Lowell, MA 01852
Phone: 978-970-5467
Margaret Ferrick, Director of Alternative Education
Carolyn Cuneo, Coordinator
Wendy Zyla, Clerk
Shaughnessy (PreK-4)
1158 Gorham St., Lowell, MA 01852
Phone: 978-937-7657
Susan Mulligan, Principal
Maureen Ward-Nault, Assistant Principal
Lina Faria, Clerk
Lincoln (PreK-4)
300 Chelmsford St., Lowell, MA 01851
Phone: 978-937-2846
Ruben Carmona, Principal
Kayla Dorsey-Twumasi, Assistant Principal
Kim Normandie, Clerk
Lowell High School (10-12)
50 Fr. Morissette Blvd., Lowell, MA 01852
Phone : 978-937-8900
Brian Martin, Headmaster
Sue Francisco and Charlene Shattuck, Clerks
Stem Academy @ Rogers School (PreK-2)
43 Highland St., Lowell, MA 01852
Phone: 978-674-4331
Jason McCrevan, Principal
Kate McLaughlin, Assistant Principal
Megan Ames, Clerk
Stoklosa (5-8)
560 Broadway St., Lowell, MA 01854
Phone: 978-275-6330
Roland Bocher, Interim Principal
James Cardaci, Assistant Principal
Doris Sousa, Clerk
4 LHS Career Academy (10-12) @ Molloy School
125 Smith St., Lowell, MA 01851
Phone: 978-937-3318
Margaret Ferrick, Director of Alternative Education
Megan O’Loughlin, Coordinator
Sheila Sturtevant, Clerk
Sullivan (5-8)
150 Draper St., Lowell, MA 01852
Phone: 978-937-8993
Jacquelyn Paton, Principal
Jane Campbell, Assistant Principal
Enid DeCastro, Clerk
Lowell High McDonough Freshman Academy (9)
40 Paige St., Lowell, MA 01852
Phone: 978-441-3704
Jill Lang, Director
Sheila Sousa, Clerk
Wang (5-8)
365 West Meadow Rd., Lowell, MA 01854
Phone: 978-937-7683
Matthew Stahl, Principal
Gregory Passeri, Assistant Principal
Omayra Marcano, Clerk
McAuliffe (PreK-4)
570 Beacon St., Lowell, MA 01850
Phone: 978-937-2838
Nan Murphy/Principal
Michael Ducharme, Assistant Principal
Linda Thompson, Clerk
Washington (PreK-4)
795 Wilder St., Lowell, MA 01851
Phone: 978-937-7635
Cheryl Cunningham, Principal
McAvinnue (PreK-4)
131 Mammoth Rd., Lowell, MA 01854
Phone: 978-937-2871
Ana Vasconcelos, Principal
Michael Domina, Assistant Principal
Nancy Nunez, Clerk
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Student Support Services
Guidance and Counseling Programs function to assist all students to:
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Assess and understand their abilities, aptitudes, interests and educational needs
Increase their understanding of educational and occupational opportunities and
requirements
Help them make the best possible use of these opportunities through the formulation and
achievement of personal social adjustments
Provide information useful to school staff members, parents and community in planning
and evaluating the school’s total program
Jeannine Durkin, Assistant Superintendent
978-674-4326
Family Resource Center
All students entering the Lowell Public School System for the first time, all students who have
moved within the city of Lowell, and all students wishing to transfer from one public school to
another within the Lowell Public School System, must register at the Family Resource Center for
a school assignment. The Family Resource Center, located at 151 Merrimack St., is open year
round. Its hours of operation are Mondays-Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:00 am to 4:00pm and
on Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Parents of children new to the system will need to bring with them:
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Evidence of your student’s date of birth.
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A copy of your student’s approved immunization record received from the Lowell Health
Department (341 Pine Street) or from a private physician.
Proof of residence in the city – an official piece of mail or current lease/or recent rent
receipt, mortgage receipt, tax or utility bill.
A transfer slip from your child’s previous school.
Records from other schools, including IEP information.
Students are eligible for transportation within zone based on grade level and mileage.
• Grades K-4 must live .75/mile to qualify for a school bus.
• Grades 5-8 must live 1.50/miles to qualify for a school bus.
Registration Schedule:
• Preschool – Must be four years old on/before September 1st. May 2, 2016 - May 13,
2016
• Kindergarten – Must be five years old on/before September 1st – Begins in March.
• New students may register at anytime
• Request for school change begins in April
John Descoteaux, Coordinator
978-674-4321
Student Support Services and Enrollment Office Grades 9-12
Lowell High School’s enrollment office in Student Support Services is on 50 Father Morissette
Blvd., Lowell, MA 01852. Its hours of operation are Mondays-Fridays from 8:00am to 1:30pm.
Families may park at the Ayotte Parking Garage located directly across the street from Lowell
High School, enter the high school through the Main Entrance and check in at the security desk.
Parking ticket may be validated at the Security check in counter. Parents/Guardians must bring
an ID with them.
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Lowell High School Student Registration Form
Home Language Survey and Educational History Form Grades 9-12
School Immunization Requirements 2015
Parental Authorization for Release of Student Record
Authorization for Lowell Public Schools to Obtain Information and Records (applies if
your student has an I.E.P., Individual Education Plan)
Caregiver Authorization Affidavit (applies for those students who will not be residing
with parent/legal guardian)
Affidavit of Residency by Third Party (applies if you will be residing with another
family)
In order to keep accurate and updated school department records, parents must report a change of
address to the student’s school immediately.
David Robinson, Coordinator
978-446-7228
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Title I provides extra instructional services and activities, which support students identified as
failing or most at risk of failing the state’s challenging performance standards in mathematics,
reading, and writing.
Title I programs offer:
• Additional support staff
• Opportunities for professional development for school staff
• Extra time for teaching Title I students the skills they need
• A variety of supplementary teaching methods
• An individualized program for students
• Additional teaching materials which supplement a student’s regular instruction
• Parent engagement opportunities
Patricia Guziejka, Director
978-674-2113
English Language Education Programs
Lowell Public Schools provides English Language Development (ELD)/English as a Second
Language (ESL) instruction, with its own dedicated time and curriculum, to students identified
as English Language Learners (ELLs) in grades K-12. ELLs receive ELD/ESL instruction and
language support based on their English language proficiency level. Students at proficiency
levels 1.0-2.9 are recommended to receive at least two to three periods (a period is 45 minutes or
longer) per day of direct ELD/ESL instruction, delivered by a licensed ESL teacher. Students at
proficiency levels 3.0-5.9 are recommended to receive at least one period (a period is 45 minutes
or longer) per day of direct ESL instruction, delivered by a licensed ESL teacher.
Dr. Phala Chea, Coordinator
978-674-2109
Special Education
Lowell Public Schools provides eligible students with disabilities specialized instruction,
supports and services in the least restrictive environment that enable students to make effective
progress within the general education program.
Jennifer McCrystal, Director
978-674-4322
Special Programs
A variety of extended day programs are available in the Lowell Public Schools. Students are
encouraged to participate in these programs, which are provided to enhance and enrich student
learning.
Carolyn Rochelau-Feeney, Coordinator
978-674-2053
Adult Education
The Frederick Assad Abisi Adult Education Center provides adults in Greater Lowell an
opportunity to earn a high school credential, to enroll in ESL classes, and to learn and improve
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education, job training or better employment.
Elizabeth McKiernan, Director
978-937-8989
POLICIES
Promotion/Retention Policy
The administration and teaching staff strive to create plans of instruction and instructional
organization that provide maximum opportunity for students to progress through school
according to their own needs and abilities without the stigma of failure or retention. Students are
entitled to promotion upon satisfactory completion of the previous year’s work. In any instance
of admittance, promotion and/or placement, final decision will rest with the Superintendent,
except in those cases requiring a vote of the school committee.
Multiple factors are considered in promotion or retention recommendations for students. A
thorough examination of the child’s record takes place, with specific notice of attendance,
tardiness, academic progress, academic performance, developmental readiness, and any other
applicable indicators of the student’s potential for success in the next grade.
Student Procedural Matters
Arrival: Student arrival should not be any earlier than 15 minutes before the start of the school
day.
Dismissal: Upon dismissal at the close of the school day, students are to leave promptly, unless
they are detained by a teacher or administrator, or are participating in a supervised school
activity.
Withdrawals and Transfers
Parents/guardians must notify the school’s office concerning the transfer of their child to another
school. Parents/guardians must obtain a Massachusetts transfer slip from the sending school and
sign a record release form at the receiving school. Students returning to native countries must
have paperwork (transfers) signed by the consulate first before students will be readmitted from
those countries.
Emergency Procedure Cards/Records
Emergency procedure cards/records are kept on file at the school in case of accident or illness
during the school day. Every year a new card is filled out for each student. It is important that
any change in information be forwarded to the principal immediately.
Prohibited Items
The following are examples of items that are considered disruptive to the educational process in
Lowell Public Schools and are not allowed in school:
8 Music Playing Devices
Video Games
Playing Cards
Tobacco Products
Weapons (possession will lead to immediate suspension)
Lighter/Matches (possession will lead to immediate suspension)
Other Items or Devices deemed inappropriate by the Principal
Proper Dress
It is expected that all students in Lowell Public Schools will be appropriately attired while in
school. In keeping with the preceding, dress that tends to disrupt the class or contributes to a
safety hazard in class is prohibited. In the spirit of maintaining an orderly and safe learning
environment, students are prohibited from wearing any article of clothing or carrying any
backpack or other accessory which is lewd, which promotes violence or hate for any individuals
or groups, or which degrades the beliefs of others. Also prohibited is the wearing of studded
accessories, jewelry or chains, which could be utilized as weapons.
Students who violate this policy will be directed to remove the offensive or unsafe items before
being allowed to remain in school. Students who refuse to adhere with this policy will be in
violation of school rules and penalized accordingly.
Fire/Evacuation Procedures
Every student must realize that when the fire alarm sounds, this alarm is to be considered serious.
Therefore, each student must follow instructions immediately and quietly. Students must pass
quickly, but in good order, from the building. Disruption of the fire drill is a major violation and
could be cause for a suspension or expulsion.
In the event of an emergency that poses a hazard to the safety of the students, the school
population will be evacuated to a predetermined site. This information is on file in the school
offices as well as at Central Office.
Homework
Homework is a tool to be used for reinforcement and/or for review of material previously
presented to students and/or for independent study and research assignments. Homework is
assigned on a regular basis, a minimum of 4 nights weekly – Mondays through Thursdays.
Indicated below are the grade level and the suggested amount of time students should be
spending on homework each night. Homework may also be assigned on Fridays, along with
special long-range assignments, such as book reports and class projects.
Your cooperation as a parent, in monitoring the time that your child spends on homework is
requested in the interest of improving student performance.
School Visitation
Parents/Guardians are welcome to meet with administrators and teachers of Lowell Public
Schools. To accommodate the needs of all parties, an appointment is required and may be made
by contacting your child’s school. All visitors entering the building must report to the Main
9 Office and obtain a guest ID Badge. Visitors are expected to abide by school rules. Failure to
abide by the rules may result in a request for removal from school grounds.
Conduct and Behavior
The rules are for the protection of personal rights. They are based on normal courtesy and respect
for others and include social as well as academic responsibilities. These rules are not meant to be
exhaustive or comprehensive enough to include all of the possible situations, behaviors, and
consequences of behaviors that violate policy, procedure, or State or Federal Law.
Student Discipline
Discipline, the need to identify constructive limits and controls in order to develop positive
behaviors in all children, is an essential ingredient in every student’s total learning experience.
The goal of discipline is to help students develop wise decision-making skills so that they may
learn to make responsible choices in their interactions with others. To deal with student
discipline issues, progressive discipline strategies are used by the teachers and Principal and
Assistant Principal.
Social Responsibilities
A student’s social responsibilities include good citizenship. In schools, good citizenship is based
on respect and consideration for the rights of others. All students in Lowell’s public schools are
expected to conduct themselves in such a way that the rights and privileges of others are upheld.
Academic Responsibilities
A student’s academic responsibilities in school are based upon study and hard work. In order to
participate successfully in academic programs, students must:
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Be on time for school
Attend school every day
Be prepared for class
Listen and participate in class
Complete all class work and homework
Study for tests
Demonstrate effective effort
10 2016-2017 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Office of the Superintendent of Schools
Monday, August 29, 2016 Orientation Day – Staff Only Tuesday, August 30, 2016 First Day of School – Grades 1-­‐12 Friday, September 2, 2016 No School – Labor Day Recess Monday, September 5, 2016 * Tuesday, September 6, 2016 No School – Labor Day Schools Re-­‐Open along with Prekindergarten & Kindergarten Classes Beginning Thursday, September 8, 2016 No School -­‐ Election Day -­‐ State Primary Wednesday, October 5, 2016 Wednesday -­‐ ½ Day Early Release for grades PreK-­‐12 Monday, October 10, 2016 * No School – Columbus Day Tuesday, November 8, 2016 No School -­‐Election Day Friday, November 11, 2016 * No School -­‐ Veterans’ Day Observed Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Early Dismissal – Thanksgiving Recess Thursday, November 24, 2016 * No School -­‐ Thanksgiving Day Friday, November 25, 2016 * No School – Thanksgiving Recess Monday, November 28, 2016 Schools Re-­‐Open Wednesday, December 7, 2016 Wednesday -­‐½ Day Early Release for grades PreK-­‐12 Thursday, December 22, 2016 Thursday – Holiday Recess Begins at Close of Day Friday, December 23, 2016 * No School -­‐ Holiday Break Sunday, December 25, 2016 * Sunday -­‐ Christmas Day Monday, December 26, 2016 * Monday, Christmas is Observed [Holiday Break: Friday, December 23th – Tuesday, January 3, 2017] Monday, January 2, 2017 * Monday -­‐ New Years Day Observed Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Schools Re-­‐Open Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Wednesday -­‐ ½ Day Early Release for grades PreK-­‐12 Monday, January 16, 2017 * No School – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Wednesday, February 8, 2017 Wednesday -­‐ ½ Day Early Release for grades PreK-­‐12 Friday, February 10, 2017 Mid-­‐Winter Vacation Begins at the Close of School Monday, February 13, 2017 * President’s Day -­‐[Mid-­‐Winter Vacation: Monday, February 13 – Friday, February 17, 2017] Monday, February 20, 2017 Monday -­‐ Schools Re-­‐Open Wednesday, March 8, 2017 Wednesday -­‐ ½ Day Early Release for grades PreK-­‐12 Wednesday, April 5, 2017 Wednesday -­‐ ½ Day Early Release for grades PreK-­‐12 Thursday, April 13, 2017 Spring Vacation Begins at the Close of School Friday, April 14, 2017 * No School – Good Friday Monday, April 17, 2017 * Patriot’s Day -­‐ [Spring Break: Monday, April 17th – Friday, April 21, 2017] Monday, April 24, 2017 Schools Re-­‐Open Wednesday, May 3, 2017 Wednesday -­‐ ½ Day Early Release for grades PreK-­‐12 Monday, May 29, 2017 * No School – Memorial Day June 2017 (TBD) Will be on the last day of School Wednesday -­‐ ½ Day Early Release for grades PreK-­‐12 Thursday, June 15, 2017 180th School Day Thursday, June 22, 2017 185th School Day [Includes five (5) Snow Days] Approved by the Lowell School Committee at their meeting of Wednesday, February 3, 2 016 * Central Administration, Family Resource Center and Early Childhood Center -­‐-­‐-­‐ CLOSED Number of School Days Per Month August 2 January 20 September 19 February 15 October 20 March 23 November 18 April 14 December 16 May 22 June 11 Total 180 11 2016-2017 SCHOOL HOURS
SENIOR HIGH & MIDDLE SCHOOLS | KINDERGARTEN & ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
Early
Bell
Tardy
Bell
Dismissal
Bell for
Students
Early
Bell
Tardy
Bell
Dismissal
Bell for
Students
Bartlett Community Partnership (PreK-8)
7:20
7:35
2:10
8:30
8:45
2:50
7:50
8:05
2:10
Butler (5-8)
8:00
8:15
2:50
Daley (5-8)
7:20
7:35
2:10
7:40
7:55
2:00
8:30
8:45
2:50
McAuliffe (PreK-4)
9:10
9:25
3:30
McAvinnue (PreK-4)
9:10
9:25
3:30
Moody (K-4)
8:30
8:45
2:50
Morey (PreK-4)
7:30
7:45
1:50
Murkland (PreK-4)
8:30
8:45
2:50
Pawtucket Memorial (PreK-4)
9:10
9:25
3:30
9:10
9:25
3:30
8:30
8:45
2:50
Rogers (PreK-2)
9:10
9:25
3:30
Shaughnessy (PreK-4)
9:10
9:25
3:30
8:30
8:45
2:50
Bailey (PreK-4)
Greenhalge (PreK-4)
Lincoln (PreK-4)
Lowell High (10-12)
7:40
7:55
2:30
Lowell High School McDonough Freshman
Academy (9)
7:40
7:55
2:30
Pyne/Arts (PreK-8)
8:40
8:55
3:30
7:20
7:35
2:10
Reilly (K-4)
Robinson (5-8)
Stoklosa (5-8)
7:20
7:35
2:10
Sullivan (5-8)
7:20
7:35
2:10
Wang (5-8)
8:00
8:15
2:50
Washington (PreK-4)
School Hours for ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Middle Grades (5-8) & High School (9-12)
School
Kindergarten & Elementary (K-4)
Early Bell
Tardy Bell
Alternative Special Education Program
@ Laura Lee (K-4) (5-6)
7:20
7:35
McHugh Alternative Middle School
Program @ Cardinal O’Connell (5-8)
8:15
8:30
3:05
McHugh Alternative Middle School @
Riverside (7-8) (MCC/LPS Partnership)
7:45
8:00
2:45
10:10 Wed. only
10:20 Wed.
only
7:40
7:55
Lowell High School Career Academy @
Hugh J. Molloy School (9-12)
Leblanc Therapeutic Day Program @
Leblanc (7-12)
Dismissal Bell
for Students
Early
Bell
Tardy
Bell
Dismissal
Bell for
Students
2:10
7:50
8:05
2:10
1:00 on Tues.
Wed. & Thur.
2:30
8:40 Wed. only
8:00
2:30
1:30 Wed. only
12 2016-2017 CITY-WIDE EARLY RELEASE DISMISSAL SCHEDULE
for Professional Development Days PLEASE NOTE: Students will arrive at the regular starting time
October 5, 2016 Wednesday -­‐ ½ Day Early Release for grades PreK-­‐12 December 7, 2016 Wednesday -­‐ ½ Day Early Release for grades PreK-­‐12 January 11, 2017 Wednesday -­‐ ½ Day Early Release for grades PreK-­‐12 February 8, 2017 Wednesday -­‐ ½ Day Early Release for grades PreK-­‐12 March 8, 2017 Wednesday -­‐ ½ Day Early Release for grades PreK-­‐12 May 3, 2017 Wednesday -­‐ ½ Day Early Release for grades PreK-­‐12 June 2017 (TBD) will be on the last day of school Wednesday -­‐ ½ Day Early Release for grades PreK-­‐12 SCHOOL Bailey 12:50 Bartlett 12:10 Butler 12:50 Daley 12:10 Greenhalge 12:05 Lincoln 12:50 Lowell High 11:45 McAuliffe 1:30 McAvinnue 1:30 Moody 12:50 Morey 11:50 Murkland 12:50 Pawtucketville Memorial 1:30 PyneArts 1:30 Reilly 12:50 Robinson 12:10 Rogers 1:30 Shaughnessy 1:30 Stoklosa 12:10 Sullivan 12:10 Wang 12:50 Washington 12:50 ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAMS DISMISSAL BELL Laura Lee 11:00 Leblanc Therapeutic Day Program 11:30 LHS Career Academy @ Molloy 11:45 McHugh Cardinal 1:05 McHugh Riverside (B.R.I.D.G.E.) 12:50 13 SCHOOL CANCELATION AND DELAYS
On stormy days, the NO SCHOOL or DELAY OF SCHOOL announcements will be made
through a ConnectEd call home and posted on the Lowell Public School web site.
Announcements will also be publicized on the local radio station WCAP – 980 AM and televised
on Channels 4, 5, 7 and 25. Do not call police or fire headquarters. It is the responsibility of
parents to determine whether conditions during inclement weather are such that their child
should not go to school on days school is in session. This is not considered an excused absence.
In the case of a delay, there will be specific information about the time of the delay. For
example, if there is a two-hour delay then school will start two hours later than the regularly
scheduled time. School buses will pick up children two hours later than the normal pick-up time.
No breakfast will be served at school. Dismissal will occur at the regular time.
14 2015-2016 REPORT CARD, PROGRESS REPORT AND STATE TESTING DATES
Revised February 8, 2016 after two snow days and School Committee vote to adopt PARCC.
Report Cards
PreK
Kindergarten-Grade 4
Wed. December 9, 2015
Grades and attendance close on Day
60 (December 2)
X2 posting: Nov. 25 – Fri. Dec. 4
February 11, 2016
Grades and attendance close on
Day 90 (January 25)
X2 posting: January 22 – Feb. 8
June 20, 2016
(Tentative Day 180)
X2 posting: May 27 – June 15*
Wed. April 6, 2016
Grades and attendance close on Day
120 (March 17)
X2 posting: March 18 – Fri. April 1
June 20, 2016
(Tentative Day 180)
X2 posting: May 27 – June 15*
Grades 5-8
Thu. November 19, 2015
Grades and attendance close on Day 45
(November 6)
X2 posting: Oct. 30 – Mon. Nov. 16
Thu. February 11, 2016
Grades and attendance close on Day 90
(January 25)
X2 posting: Jan. 22 – Mon. Feb. 8
Thu. April 14, 2016
Grades and attendance close on Day 135
(April 8)
X2 posting: March 24 – Mon. April 11
June 20, 2016
(Tentative Day 180)
X2 posting: May 27 – June 15*
Grades 9-12
November 16, 2015
February 8, 2016
April 11, 2016
June 20, 2016
(Report Cards Mailed)
PreK- Grade 8 grades and attendance will close based on the number of days in session (Day 90, Day 120, Day 135). The closing date will move based on snow days.
Progress report and report card distribution days have been calculated to allow adequate time for posting and producing report cards based on a normal number of
snow closings. The X2 posting period closes at 10:00 a.m. on the specified date.
Progress Reports
PreK
Kindergarten-Grade 4
Wed. October 14, 2015
November 5, 2015
Wed. January 27, 2016
(Grades 1-4 only)
April 7, 2016
Grades 5-8
October 8, 2015
X2 posting: Sep. 18 – Oct. 5
December 17, 2015
X2 posting: Nov. 25 – Dec. 14
March 10, 2016
X2 posting: Feb. 12 – March 7
May 12, 2016
X2 posting: April 15– May 9
Grades 9-12
October 5, 2015
December 14, 2015
March 7, 2016
May 9, 2016
PARCC, MCAS and ACCESS Testing Windows, 2015-2016
Full details posted at http://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/cal.html
November, 2015 MCAS High School Retest
ELA Composition – November 4
ELA Reading Comprehension – November 5 & 6
Mathematics – November 9 & 10
January & February, 2016 ACCESS for ELLs & Alternate ACCESS for ELLs
All Grade Levels - January 7 –February 10
February & March, 2016 MCAS High School Retest
Biology – February 1 & 2
ELA Reading Comprehension –March 3 & 4
ELA Composition – March 2
Mathematics – March 7 & 8
March, 2016 – Grade 10 MCAS Reading/English Language Arts
ELA Composition (Grade 10) – March 22, make-up March 31
ELA Reading Comprehension (Grade 10) – March 23 & 24
MCAS-ALT 2016 Portfolio Deadlines
Grades 3-12 – March 31
PARCC Assessment (Grades 3-8 ELA/L and Mathematics, Paper-Based Testing
Test Administration Window: April 25 – May 27 (DESE recommends scheduling ELA/L before Mathematics)
Grade 3
Grades 4&5
Grades 6-8
ELA/L Unit 1
90 minutes
90 minutes
110 minutes
ELA/L Unit 2
75 minutes
90 minutes
110 minutes
ELA/L Unit 3
90 minutes
90 minutes
90 minutes
May & June, 2016 – Grade 10 MCAS Mathematics,
Grades 5, 8, and High School Science & Technology/Engineering
Mathematics (Grade 10) – May 17 & 18
High School Science & Technology/Engineering – June 1 & 2
Math Unit 1
60 minutes
60 minutes
80 minutes
Math Unit 2
60 minutes
60 minutes
80 minutes
Math Unit 3
60 minutes
60 minutes
80 minutes
Math Unit 4
60 minutes
60 minutes
Science & Technology/Engineering (Grades 5 & 8) – May 10 – 24
Note: 2016-2017 Report Card, Progress Report and State Testing Dates have not been confirmed at
this time.
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