Parent Handbook 2016-­2017 Ms. Shweta Ratra, Principal Ms. Waleska Velez, Assistant Principal Mr. Jerry Perez, Assistant Principal Ms. Maria Dominguez, Parent Coordinator 2474 Crotona Avenue 3rd Floor Bronx, New York 10458 718-­561-­8701 Fax: 718-­561-­8707 www.crotonainternationalhs.org 1 Table of Content • • • • • • • • • • Mission and Vision Statement…………………Page 3 How CIHS Families Can Get Involved………..Page 4 Jump Rope………………………………………Page 5-­6 Bell Schedule……………………………………Page 7 2016-­2017 School Calendar…………………..Page 8 School Staff……………………………………...Page 9 Academic Policy ………………………..………Page 10 Dress Code policy…………………………..…..Page 11-­12 Cell Phone Policy ………………………………Page 13-­15 CTE Recording Entertainment………………...Page 16-­19 2 Our Mission Crotona’s mission is to partner with the families of immigrant adolescents and local organizations to produce high school graduates who are prepared for college, career, and active participation as leaders in their communities. We strive to accomplish these goals through the integration of language and content area instruction, the implementation of inquiry and project-­based curricula, the incorporation of service learning and internship programs, the instruction of industry-­recognized skills in the recording & entertainment industry, and the active engagement of all constitute members in collaborative and restorative practices within a heterogeneous setting. Our Vision Crotona’s vision is to create a high quality learning environment that prepares recently arrived adolescent immigrants to be resourceful self-­advocated and contributing members of their communities, equipped to think critically about the world around them and to effectively communicate their ideas as they work with others to address problems, make decisions, and affect positive change. 3 How CIHS Families Can Get Involved Parent-­Teacher Association Parent-­Teacher Association: CIHS is a community, and we ask that every student encourage their parents or guardians to play a larger role in the community by attending PTA meetings regularly. The PTA meets on the same nights each month and provides parents with the opportunity to learn about what is happening in the school, share ideas, and work together to support the students of CIHS though fundraising and other service to the school. School Leadership Team: The SLT is a committee of parents, school staff, and students who meet monthly to develop the school’s education plan and budget. Parents are elected through the PTA to serve on the SLT. The Principal, PTA President and UFT Chapter Leader are automatically members of the SLT. Workshops: We provide a variety of informative workshops each month during the day and evening hours on many topics, including financial aid for college, bullying, college and career readiness, substance abuse, and what it means. Parents may also suggest additional topics by speaking with our parent coordinator. Supportive Families Make all the Difference: You should meet your parent coordinator early in the year. The parent coordinator can help you with questions or concerns. Our parent coordinator is Maria Dominguez and her number is: (646)-­265-­0263. Do the daily check-­in with your child and ask about homework, readings, projects and upcoming exams. Our school uses the online system JUMPROPE so you are able to keep on top of your child’s progress. All students and parents are given accounts at the start of the New Year. If you have any issues with JUMPROPE, contact your child school as soon as possible. You can access JUMPROPE from the school website or directly at: https://services.jumpro.pe/app/parent/CIHS/ Never undervalue the power of a good night’s sleep and breakfast. Breakfast is served daily in our cafeteria starting at 7:45am. Visit the DOE webpage on families at: http://schools.nyc.gov/ Please visit the following site for Homework Support: http://schools.nyc.gov/StudentSupport/HomeworkResources/default.htm 4 JUMPROPE To the Parents/Guardian Welcome to the school year 2016-­2017! We are excited here at Crotona International High School to work with you again this year to provide your child great education, support and over-­all development. One way to that we want you to be part of your child’s education is by asking you to help us monitor the progress they’ve made this year. You can log in to our online attendance and grading system anytime using the guide below. 1. Go to the website https://services.jumpro.pe/app/parent/CIHS/ 2. Type in the username [email protected] and password 000111222 3. You’re all set! Make sure to log in regularly to monitor your attendance and grades in all your classes. Thank you and we hope for another productive year for you and your child with us this school year! 5 JUMPROPE A los padres / tutores Bienvenidos al año escolar 2016-­2017! Estamos muy contentos aquí, en Crotona International High School para trabajar con ustedes de nuevo este año para proporcionar a su hijo gran educación, el apoyo y el desarrollo general. Una forma de que queremos que seas parte de la educación de su hijo es pidiéndole que nos ayude a controlar el progreso que han hecho este año . Puede acceder a nuestro sistema de calificaciones y asistencia en línea en cualquier momento usando la siguiente guía . 1. Vaya al sitio web https://services.jumpro.pe/app/parent/CIHS/ 2. Escriba el nombre de usuario [email protected] y contraseña 000111222 3. ¡Ya está todo listo! Asegúrese de que entrar frecuentemente, para supervisar su asistencia y calificaciones en todas sus clases. Gracias y esperamos un año más productivo para usted y su niño con nosotros este año escolar! 6 Bell Schedule 2016-­2017 Period Start Time End Time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8:25 am 9:10 am 9:12 am 9:57 am 9:59 am 10:44 am 10:46 am 11:31 am 11:34 am 12:23 pm 12:20 pm 1:09 pm 1:11 pm 1:57 pm 1:59 pm 2:45 pm Breakfast is served in our cafeteria at 7:45 am – 8:20 am 7 2016-­2017 SCHOOL CALENDAR September 2016 February 2017 September 8 First day of school. September 12 Eid al-­Adha: schools closed October 2016 February 20-­24 Midwinter Recess (School Closed) October 3-­4 Rosh Hashanah: schools closed October 10 Columbus Day observed: schools closed October 12 Yom Kippur: schools closed April 10-­18 Spring recess: schools closed November 2016 May 2017 April 2017 November 8 Election Day: students do not May 29 attend school closed November 11 Veterans Day: schools closed November 24-­25 Thanksgiving recess: schools closed Memorial Day: schools December 2016 June 2017 December 26-­30 Winter recess: schools closed January 2017 June 8 Anniversary Day: students do not attend June 12 Clerical day: elementary & middle school students do not attend June 23 Regents rating day: high school students do not attend June 26 Eid al-­Fitr: schools closed June 28 Last day of school for all students January 2 Winter recess cont'd. January 3 School resumes January 16 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: schools closed January 30 Chancellor's Conference Day: high school students do not attend January 31 Spring term begins for high school students 8 School Staff Directory 2016-­2017 All staff members at CIHS are here to help and support students and families. Administration Physical Education/ Ms. Shweta Ratra, Social Studies Health Principal Donald Park Chris Flanagan Ms. Waleska Velez John Messmer Millie Figueroa Mr. Jerry Perez, Kara McMillan Nicholas Klinovsky CTE Guidance Counselor Karin Inga Chavanne Scott Kelvin Ruiz Shanneel Downer Science Rafael De La Cruz Bernadine Akukwe Santiago Ruiz Dean Meriem Hadjahmed Isreal Soto Julius Abai College Advisor Tiffany Sing Joshua Ramos Parent Coordinator Maria Dominguez Math Math Coach Trifonia Brecio Aristides UY Secretary Khalifa Elalouani Sheila Wrights Rosalie Rabeje Rose A. Hotelano English Santiago Ruiz Durba Chatterjee School Aide Roger Ferrara Helena Kearse Special Education Sarah Spromberg Irene Adorno Elizabeth Vatamala Yakira Tejada Business Manager Zaimoon Ally 9 Academic Policy Crotona International High School is made up of inter-­disciplinary instructional teams consisting of teachers from all core subject areas, including a teacher-­counselor. These teams have weekly planning meetings in which teachers and the teacher-­counselor discuss the progress of students. They also design scheduling and discuss grading, and design support programs for students to be successful in their classes. We as a school are committed to a mastery based grading system. As a learning community, we believe that mastery based grading allows for more realistic feedback to students and parents in regards to their academic growth. Students receive detailed assessment of whether they are meeting the requirements of their courses or not, where they are doing well and where they can do better. Grading Guidelines 1. Students are assessed on clearly stated set of content and language outcomes determined by the classroom teacher in line with their discipline and instructional team and informed by the NY State and Common Core Learning Standards. 2. Students are assessed on a 0 to 4 scale for these outcomes. • • • • HP = High Proficiency G = Good P = Passing N = Need Improvement Students are expected to achieve proficiency in the majority of learning goals in order to pass the course. 3. Assessments are aligned with outcomes and provide multiple opportunities for students throughout the year to show and improve their mastery on them. 4. Students are assessed using rubrics with clearly stated criteria for each level of performance. 5. Students are assessed on both content and language outcomes. 6. Work habit outcomes are used to motivate students and give them feedback but are not factored in their overall grades. Report Card Date for 2016-­ 2017 Marking Periods Parent Teacher Conference I. September November 17,2016 and November 18, 08,2016 2017 II. November Report Cards will be sent home with 14,2016 students III. February 02,2017 March 23, 2017 and March 24,2016 IV. March 22, 2017 May 03,2017 Final June 28,2017 Students will pick up their report card 10 Student Dress Code In order to provide an environment conducive to promoting educational excellence with minimum distractions and disruptions of the learning environment, we expect you and your child’s cooperation in complying with the following dress code. All students, both male and female, are expected to give proper attention to personal cleanliness and to dress appropriately for school and school functions. A student’s dress, grooming, and appearance, including hair style/color, jewelry, make-­
up and nails, MUST: • Recognize that extremely revealing garments such as tube tops, net tops, halter tops, tank tops, spaghetti straps, plunging necklines (front and/or back), clothing that exposes mid-­section of the body, belly shirts, mini skirts, and see-­through garments are NOT appropriate for school. • Ensure that all underwear is completely covered by outer garments. • Include footwear at all times. • Not include the wearing of hats, do-­rags, hoodies in the building, except for acceptable documentation of medical or religious purpose. • Not include items that are vulgar, obscene, and libelous, or denigrate others on account of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. • Not promote or endorse the use of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs, and/or encourage other illegal or violent activities. • Not promote gang identification, paraphernalia such as beaded collars, bracelets, bandanas are not allowed in school. Students who violate the dress code shall be required to modify their appearance by covering or removing the offending item, or, if necessary, replacing it with an acceptable item. Any student who refuses to cooperate will be subject to the following disciplinary actions. Consequences for not adhering to the dress code policy include: • 1st infraction: Warning and required to swap inappropriate garment with a appropriate shirt • 2nd infraction: Parent Contact and required to swap inappropriate garment with appropriate shirt • 3rd infraction: Parental Conference and required to swap inappropriate garment with appropriate shirt • 4th infraction: Detention and required to swap inappropriate garment with appropriate shirt *Please remember that All Crotona Int’l students are required to wear athletic attire during his/her Physical Education class. 11 Código de vestimenta Con el propósito de proporcionar un entorno propicio para promover la excelencia académica con la menor cantidad de distracciones;; esperamos que usted y de su hijo colaboren en el cumplimiento del siguiente código de vestimenta. Se espera que todos los estudiantes, tanto varones como féminas, den la debida atención a la higiene personal y vistan apropiadamente para la escuela y todas las actividades escolares fuera o dentro del plantel. Todo estudiante DEBE: • Reconocer que las prendas de vestir muy reveladoras tales como blusas tubo, camisetas sin mangas, blusas con tirantes, escotes (delantera y / o trasera), la ropa que expone la sección media del cuerpo, camisetas cortas, mini faldas, y blusas o camisetas transparentes no son apropiados para la escuela. • Asegurarse de que toda la ropa interior está completamente cubierto por prendas exteriores. • Usar calzado en todo momento. Todo estudiante NO PUEDE: • Utilizar sombreros, redecillas o trapos, sudaderas con capuchas en el edificio, con excepción de por motivos médicos o religiosos y con de la documentación aceptable. • Utilizar prendas de ropa o artículos vulgares, obscenos, y difamatorios o denigrantes a otras personas por motivos de raza, religión, origen nacional, género, orientación sexual o discapacidad. • Promover ni utilizar prendas de ropa o artículos que apoyen el uso de alcohol, tabaco o drogas ilegales, y / o fomenten otras actividades ilegales o violentas. • Promover la identificación de pandillas;; toda parafernalia, tales como collares, pulseras, pañuelos que se identifiquen con cualquier grupo delictivo no se permiten en la escuela. Los estudiantes que violen el código de vestimenta estarán obligados a modificar su apariencia cubriendo o quitándose la prenda y tendrán que cambiarse por una aceptable. Cualquier estudiante que se niega a cooperar estará sujeto a las siguientes medidas disciplinarias. Las consecuencias por no adherirse a las normas de vestir incluyen: 1ª infracción: Advertencia y cambio de la ropa inapropiada con una prenda apropiada 2ª infracción: Contacto con el Padre y se requiere cambiar la ropa inapropiada con una apropiada 12 3ª infracción: reunión con los padres y cambio de ropa inapropiada con una prenda apropiada 4ª infracción: Detención y / o suspensión y se requiere cambiar la ropa inapropiada con una apropiada * Por favor, recuerde que se requiere que todos los estudiantes de la escuela Crotona Int'l usen ropa deportiva durante su clase de educación física. CELL PHONE/ ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY Dear Parents/ Guardian The Crotona International High School electronics policy was developed by in accordance with NYCDOE Chancellor’s Regulation A-­413, and in consultation with all of the parents, students, and staff members of our School Leadership Team. The full text of the regulation can be found at the following website: htt:/schools.gov/AboutUS/leardership/PEPpublicnotice/2014-­
2015/February2015Regulations. Please note that electronic devices may never be used in bathrooms or locker rooms, during emergencies/fire drills/emergency preparedness activities, or during quizzes/tests/State Exams except where such use has been explicitly authorized by the school or is contained in an Individualized Education Program or Section 504 Accommodation Plan. Beginning Monday, March 2, 2015: • We will collect and store up to (1) one cell phone and (2) one portable musical and entertainment device per student when the student arrives at school in the morning. These electronic devices will be stored in a secure location, and will be returned at the end of the student’s instructional day. In the event a student is picked up by the parent/ guardian prior to the end of the student’s instructional day the electronic device will then be given to the parent/guardian at the time of pick up. • Students will be allowed to enter the building with one computer or tablet, which he/she must keep turned off and in his/her bag, except for instructional and educational purposes with the explicit approval of the teacher during the instructional day. • During extra-­curricular after-­school or Saturday school-­sponsored programs or activities, electronics (cell phones, computers/tablets, or portable music/entertainment devices) must be kept turned off in the student’s bag. They may not be turned on, taken out of their bag, or used during the program or activity, except for instructional and educational purposes with the explicit approval of the teacher. • If a student possesses or uses an electronic device in violation of the above policies, confiscation and return will occur in the following manner: o First offense: warning, confiscation of item, and return at the end of the school day. o Second offense: warning, confiscation of item, and return following in-­person parent conference 13 o Third offense: confiscation of item, return following in-­person parent conference, and revocation of privilege to bring item to school Thank you in advance for your cooperation. We will continue to partner with you on what matters most: the safety, well-­being, and education of your children. CELL PHONE/ ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY Querido padre/ Guardián El reglamento electrónico de Crotona International High School fue desarrollada de a acuerdo a la regulación del Canciller del Departamento de Educación de la Ciudad de New York (NYCDOE) -­ 413, y en consulta con los padres, alumnos, maestros y funcionarios del equipo de liderazgo de la escuela. El texto completo de la regulación se puede encontrar en la página de internet: htt: /schools.gov/AboutUS/leardership/PEPpublicnotice/2014-­
2015/February2015Regulations. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que los dispositivos electrónicos nunca podrán ser utilizados en los baños o vestuarios, en situaciones de emergencia o simulacros de incendio/actividades de preparación para casos de emergencia, o durante concursos/pruebas/exámenes estatales. La única excepción es si su hijo/a ha sido explícitamente autorizado por la escuela y que sea parte de un Programa de Educación Individualizada o de un Plan de Alojamiento bajo la Sección 504. Desde el lunes 2 de Marzo, 2015: • La escuela se encargara de recoger y almacenar hasta (1) un teléfono celular y (2) un dispositivo de entretenimiento musical por estudiante cuando el estudiante llega a la escuela por la mañana. Estos dispositivos electrónicos serán almacenados en un lugar seguro, y se devolverá al final del día. En el caso de que un estudiante sea recogido por el padre/tutor antes de finalizar el día de instrucción del estudiante, el dispositivo electrónico será entregado al padre/tutor en el momento que el estudiante sea recogido. • Los estudiantes serán autorizados a entrar en el edificio con una computadora o tableta electrónica, que él/ella deberá mantener apagado y en su mochila escolar, excepto que sea para objetivos instructivos y educativos con la aprobación del maestro/a durante el día de instrucción. 14 • Durante actividades extracurriculares después de la escuela, durante la escuela del Sábado, o durante cualquier programa o actividad escolar, los dispositivos electrónicos (teléfonos celulares, computadoras y tabletas, o dispositivos de música portátil o de entretenimiento) deben mantenerse apagados en la mochila escolar del estudiante. Los dispositivos no podrán ser activados, sacados de su mochila escolar, o utilizados durante los programas o actividades escolares, con la excepción de la aprobación explicita del maestro/a para ser utilizados en objetivos educativos. • Si el estudiante posee o utiliza un dispositivo electrónico y viola las reglas mencionadas, sus dispositivos electrónicos serán confiscados y la devolución del dispositivo electrónico se producirá de la siguiente manera: Primera ofensa: advertencia, confiscación de dispositivo electrónico, y se devolverá al final del día escolar. Segunda infracción: advertencia, confiscación de dispositivo electrónico, y se devolverá durante una conferencia personal de padres Tercera ofensa: confiscación de dispositivo electrónico, dispositivo devolverá durante una conferencia personal de padres, y la revocación de privilegio para traer el dispositivo electrónico a la escuela Le agradecemos de antemano su colaboración. Seguiremos comunicándonos con usted acerca de lo más importante: la seguridad, el bienestar y la educación de sus hijos. 15 Recording Entertainment Technology Career and Technical Education Program Being a rock star or an actor is not the only way to make it in the recording and entertainment industry. You don’t have to be in front of the camera or the microphone, but you can be the driving force behind one. Imagine yourself in the booth as the person in charge that gets to shout, “Cut!” “Take one!” “From the top! And finally, “That’s a wrap!” The Recording Entertainment Technology program at Crotona International High School prepares students to be successful in a multitude of Recording and Entertainment careers. As students journey through our four-­year comprehensive program, they are engaged in authentic hands-­on multimedia projects while learning course and technology specific skills. Every course in the sequence has a specific concentration;; students will use various technologies to reinforce the concentration-­specific skills. For example: In the Junior Institute (JI), students will learn the basics of computer technology along with D.C. Electronics fundamentals, audio recording basics, video production basics, web design and graphic design. The main concentration for the Junior Institute is Adobe Photoshop. Adobe Photoshop proficiency will be achieved through our project-­based curriculum. Throughout the course, students will rely heavily on Adobe Photoshop for the completion of their projects and lab assignments. Projects include assignments that will require students to use Adobe Photoshop to draw electronics schematic diagrams, replicate motherboard designs and design troubleshooting flowcharts. This year students will also be responsible for producing recorded music. Not only will they create the music, but they will also create the visual identity behind the music. This involves the use of Adobe Photoshop to create album artwork, logos, printed graphic advertisements, web banners, website layouts and video graphic effects. We call this the “Industry work-­flow” approach. By the end, students will have the opportunity to become Adobe Photoshop certified. The subsequent years will follow a similar model, dependent on concentration. Students in the program learn and apply technical knowledge and skills to the production of sound and video recordings as finished products or as components of a compilation, broadcast, live, or mixed media productions. Students receive broadbased training in music and video recording and mixing, sound and video equipment operation and maintenance;; how to use basic equipment such as microphones, DSLR photo cameras, professional camcorders and video cameras, lenses, speakers, amplifiers and equalizers;; the principles of acoustics, sound and hearing;; lighting, music, dialogue, and sound and video effects;; sound track editing, video editing;; dubbing and mixing;; sound engineering;; graphic design and advertising, digital imaging;; disk, and CD/DVD/Blu-­Ray production;; digital recording and transmission;; amplification and modulation;; commercial production, audio for video and television, and Internet video and audio. Besides the technical aspects of recording and entertainment technology, students also learn the basics of the business side of the recording and entertainment industry in general. This includes economic systems, business systems, changing trends, managing finances, copyright laws, and sales strategies. 16 As students progress through the program, they will learn through hands-­on project based activities;; have the opportunity to obtain industry certifications from Adobe, Apple Inc. and Avid Technology. They will also have the opportunity to participate in internships and may also have the chance to practice their recording skills with live musicians and industry recording artists. Crotona International High School Work-­Based Learning Program Crotona International HS Work-­Based Learning (WBL) program gives students the opportunity to learn a variety of skills by expanding the walls of the CIHS classroom learning to include the community. By narrowing the gap between theory and practice, Work-­Based Learning creates meaning for students. WBL provides opportunities for students to learn a variety of skills through rigorous academic preparation with hands-­on career development experiences. Under the guidance of adult mentors, students learn to work in teams, solve problems, and meet employers’ expectations. Work-­Based Learning Goals and Benefits Through Work-­Based Learning, students have the opportunity to see how classroom instruction connects to the world of work and future career opportunities. WBL provides the following: • Active participation of educators, employees, labor, students, parents and appropriate agency and community representatives. • Development of learning and workplace competencies. • Motivation to stay in school. • Improvement of student grades. • Improvement in student employability. • Increased awareness of nontraditional career opportunities. • Help for students in identifying Career Pathways. Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways Work-­Based Learning supports the CTE Pathways initiative. Work-­Based Learning experiences are available in each CTE Pathway. Through a variety of WBL experiences students see, firsthand, how classroom instruction connects to the world of work and future career opportunities. Experiences include but are not 17 limited to, apprenticeships, career fairs, field studies, guest speakers, job shadows and student internships and service-­learning activities. Program Delivery Component Work-­Based Learning is integrated and grade-­ appropriate at all levels of education. Career awareness, exploration, orientation and preparation activities are coordinated with school-­based learning activities. • Awareness: In grades K-­6 (but in our case 9th) students are introduced to a multitude of careers through career days, workplace visits, job shadowing and guest speakers. • Exploration: In grades 7-­8 (but in our case 9th-­10th) students explore career options in a particular field of work through career fairs, field studies, job shadowing and guest speakers. • Orientation: In grades 10th-­11th students become familiar with a specific career(s) through career fairs, job shadowing and guest speakers. • Preparation: In grades 11th-­12th students prepare for a career of their choosing through workshops, service-­learning projects, internships and apprenticeships. Work-­Based Learning Benefits Students By: • • • • • • • • Exposing students to adult role models Improving scholastic student motivation Applying classroom learning Exploring career options Helping student make better decisions and plans Improving postsecondary prospects Helping students understand workplace expectations. Exposing students to state-­of-­the-­art practices and technology Work-­Based Learning Activities • • • • • • • Career Fairs Field Studies Guest Speakers Job Shadows Work-­Place Tours Apprenticeships Internships/Service-­Learning 18 CIHS Course Offering • • • • • CTE-­Related Internships/ Service Learning Projects Adobe/Pro-­Tools/Photoshop Certifications College and Career Awareness WBL Seminar Apprenticeships 19