Sewanhaka HS - Sewanhaka Central High School

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Sewanhaka HS - Sewanhaka Central High School
Sewanhaka Central high SChool DiStriCt
Board of Education
DAVID T. FOWLER - President, Floral Park-Bellerose
kEVIn DEnEhy - Vice President, Elmont
jOsEPh ARmOcIDA - Franklin square
DAVID DEL sAnTO - new hyde Park-Garden city Park
PATRIck EmEAGWALI - Elmont
LAuRA FEROnE - Floral Park-Bellerose
jEAn FIchTL - Franklin square
jOAn ROmAGnOLI - new hyde Park-Garden city Park
adMiniStrativE dirEctory
central Administration
77 Landau Avenue, Floral Park, ny 11001
Regular School Board meetings are generally held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 8:00 pm
and are open to the public. In the 2015-16 school year all meetings will be held in Sewanhaka High
School. Please see your local papers for specific information.
SEwanhaka cEntral council of PtaS
The sewanhaka central council PTAs serves as a coordinating agency for the Elmont memorial,
Floral Park memorial, h. Frank carey, new hyde Park memorial, and sewanhaka high school
PTsAs and the PTAs from the elementary school districts of Elmont, Floral Park, Franklin square
and new hyde Park. Its purpose is to provide information and facilitate communication among
them. It represents approximately 16,000 families through its component units.
General/Executive Board meetings are conducted five times per year. The council also meets with
the superintendent of the high school district and sponsors many programs such as college and
career night and sEEsAAW Programs.
2015 - 2016 council officErS
President
First Vice-President
second Vice-President
Third Vice President
honorary 4th Vice President
corresponding secretary
Recording secretary
Treasurer
Past President
Pam naso
Veronica Goldberg
jane chan
Theodora Ridley
Dr. Ralph Ferrie
Tiffany capers
sharon Woitko
Lisa Friel
Barbara Reynolds
GEnEral MEMBErShiP/ExEcutivE coMMittEE MEEtinGS
October 8, 2015
Executive Board mtg./Elmont-sEEsAAW Program at 8 pm
november 5, 2015 scc of PTAs superintendent Liaison meeting @ central
December 4, 2015
scholarship Dinner/meeting @ h. Frank carey
january 14, 2016
Exec. Board mtg./sewanhaka-sEEsAAW Program at 8 pm
march 3, 2016
scc of PTAs superintendent Liaison meeting @ central
April 7, 2016
Floral Park/Elections & Budget meeting at 8 pm
june 16, 2016
Installation Dinner @ TBA
june 18, 2016
scc of PTAs Delegates’ Training @ TBA
353 8579
538 2411
313-8523
352-5722
488-9800
220-7330
595-5993
455-6113
437-1565
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August 19, 2015 ................................................................ membership/Reflections/Treasury Workshop
september 29, 2015 ................................................................................................ Resolutions Workshop
October 20, 2015 .................................................................................................................Fall conference
October 28, 2015 ................................................................................................................ President’s RAP
november 13-15, 2015 .............................................................................................. nys PTA convention
november 23, 2015 ..................................................................................... Presidents’/Principals’ Dinner
january 21, 2016 ...................................................................................nomination & Election Workshop
march 5, 2016 ......................................................................................................... Legislation Roundtable
march 9-10, 2016................................................................. nys PTA Legislation Education conference
April 11, 2016 ................................................................................................ Arts-in-Education showcase
may 16, 2016 ..................................................................................................................spring conference
june 9, 2016 .....................................................................................................................Officers’ Training
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dr. ralph P. ferrie ....................................................................................................... 488-9800 Ext. 9873
Superintendent of Schools
kevin o’Brien ................................................................................................................................ 488-9810
Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations
John capozzi ................................................................................................................................. 488-9805
Assistant Superintendent for Personnel & Administration
dr. cheryl h. champ ................................................................................................... 488-9800 Ext. 9874
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
regina M. agrusa ......................................................................................................................... 488-9853
Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel & Special Education Services
Director of Instructional Technology
and student Achievement ....................................... christopher D. nelson .......................... 488-9816
Director of Facilities/Operations ................................. matt castelluzzo ................................... 488-9827
Transportation & Purchasing supervisor ................... michael Onufrey .................................... 488-9821
Administrative Assistant to the superintendent ....... Fred Raulli.............................................. 488-9823
school Lunch manager ................................................. suzanne semler ..................................... 488-9667
Attorneys ....................................................................... Bernadette Gaffney, Esq. ...................... 488-9860
noah Walker, Esq .................................. 488-9860
supervisor of special Education services ................... Brian Wipperman .................................. 488-9853
career & Technical Education ..................................... Peter Dalton ........................................... 488-9638
2015-2016 calEndar at a GlancE
Tuesday & Wednesday, september 1 & 2 ........................................superintendent’s conference Days
Thursday, september 3 ......................................................................................... First Day of Instruction
monday, september 7 .................................................................................................................. Labor Day
monday & Tuesday, september 14 & 15...........................................................................Rosh hashanah
monday, september 21 ............................................................. college and career Fair @ nhP 7:00 pm
Wednesday, september 23 ...................................................................................................... yom kippur
Thursday, October 8 ...................................................sEEsAAW Program @ Elmont memorial 8:00 pm
monday, October 12 .............................................................................................................columbus Day
Wednesday, October 28 ........................................................................................ Parent conference Day
Tuesday, november 3 .......................................................................... superintendent’s conference Day
Wednesday, november 11 ....................................................................................................Veterans’ Day
Thursday & Friday, november 26 & 27................................................................... Thanksgiving Recess
Wednesday, December 2....................................................... career Education Orientation @ shs 7 pm
Thursday, December 24 - Friday, january 1 ......................................................................holiday Recess
Thursday, january 14 .......................................................... sEEsAAW Program @ sewanhaka 8:00 pm
monday, january 18 ........................................................................................ martin Luther king jr. Day
Tuesday, january 26 - Friday, january 29 ............................................. Regents and statewide Testing
Friday, january 29 ....................................................................................................End of First semester
monday, February 1.............................................................................................second semester Begins
monday, February 15 - Friday, February 19 ....................................................................... Winter Recess
Wednesday, February 24 ...........................................................................................District sports night
Thursday, march 24 - monday, march 28 ............................................................................Easter Recess
Thursday, April 7 .................................................................................................... District music Festival
monday, April 25 - Friday, April 29 ......................................................................................spring Recess
Wednesday, may 4 ............................................................................................................ Budget hearing
Tuesday, may 17 .........................................................................................................District Budget Vote
monday, may 30.....................................................................................................................memorial Day
monday, june 13 ............................................................................................ Last Day of Regular classes
Tuesday, june 14 - Thursday, june 23 ...............................................District Testing & Regents Exams
Friday, june 24 ............................................................................................................... Last Day of school
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General InformatIon
SChool DireCtory
ElMont MEMorial hiGh School
555 Ridge Road, Elmont, ny 11003
Principal
mr. kevin Dougherty
Assistant Principal
mr. Brian Burke
Assistant Principal
ms. Alicia calabrese
Assistant Principal
Dr. Edward Thomas
488-9200
488-9201
488-9206
488-9202
floral Park MEMorial hiGh School
210 Locust street, Floral Park, ny 11001
Principal
Dr. kathleen sottile
Assistant Principal
TBD
Assistant Principal
mr. john kenny
488-9300
488-9302
488-9301
h. frank carEy hiGh School
230 Poppy Avenue, Franklin square, ny 11010
Principal
ms. Valerie Angelillo
Assistant Principal
ms. sharon Flynn
Assistant Principal
mr. marc Isseks
539-9400
539-9491
539-9403
nEw hydE Park MEMorial hiGh School
500 Leonard Boulevard, new hyde Park, ny 11040
Principal
Dr. Richard Faccio
Assistant Principal
ms. Rosemary DeGennaro
Assistant Principal
ms. maria hecht
488-9500
488-9502
488-9501
SEwanhaka hiGh School
500 Tulip Avenue, Floral Park, ny 11001
Principal
ms. Debra Lidowsky
Assistant Principal
ms. nichole Allen
Assistant Principal
mr. Peter Dalton
Assistant Principal
mr. Paul naraine
488-9600
488-9601
488-9638
488-9602
DiStriCt CoorDinatorS/SuperviSorS
Art ......................................................cassandra Papajohn-shaw ...................................... 488-9308
Business Ed./Technology.................christine Licastri ...................................................... 488-9622
English ...............................................Frank Geritano .......................................................... 488-9523
English as a second Language ........Diane DeLuca ............................................................ 539-9425
Family & consumer science ............joan chieffo .............................................................. 539-9424
Library/media ...................................karen Annunziata..................................................... 539-9444
mathematics .....................................Robert Pontecorvo .................................................... 539-9426
music .................................................Eileen kramer ........................................................... 488-9227
Physical Ed./Athletics ......................matthew mcLees ...................................................... 488-9858
science ...............................................Regina huffman ........................................................ 488-9230
social studies ....................................matthew schwartz ................................................... 488-9631
World Languages..............................Esther Acevedo ........................................................ 488-9625
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attEndancE
Regular school attendance is a major component of academic success. Any absence from
class is therefore detrimental to the learning process. The attendance policy is intended
to encourage full attendance by students and limit the level of absences, tardiness, and
early departures (ATEDs) from school. Excused ATEDs are defined as absences, tardiness,
and early departures from class or school due to personal illness, death in the immediate
family, approved family emergency, religious observance, required court appearances,
medical appointments, approved college visits, and approved school activities. All other
ATEDs are considered unexcused absences. It is the parent’s responsibility to notify the
school office within 24 hours of the reason for the ATED and to provide a written excuse
upon the student’s return to school. If after three school days the school has not been
notified to the contrary, the absence will be considered unexcused.
attEndancE officE - tElEPhonE nuMBErS
Elmont memorial
488-9251
Floral Park memorial
488-9351
h. Frank carey
539-9451
new hyde Park
488-9551
sewanhaka
488-9651
A student who has more than twelve (12) absences in a semester course, or twenty-four
(24) absences in a full year course, will receive no credit for that course. Being late to class
three (3) times is the equivalent of one (1) absence. students with too many absences may
appeal the loss of credit to the building principal.
A copy of the Board Policy-5502 “student Attendance” is available in each school and at
the District website, http:///www.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us.
coMMunity uSE of School facilitiES
non-profit, non-sectarian organizations, whose membership is primarily made up of
district residents, may have the use of school facilities under appropriate circumstances.
Applications and inquiries should be made to the Building Principal or the District Director
of Athletics at 488-9858.
lEavinG thE School BuildinG
students may not leave the school grounds for any reason without the written permission of
the Principal or Assistant Principal. A note from the parent or guardian must be presented
before consideration will be given to any request for early dismissal.
lockErS
Each student is assigned a locker at the beginning of the school year, and is required to
purchase a lock. students have access to their lockers before school, during passing time
between classes and at the end of the school day. students are reminded to secure their
lockers at all times and never to reveal their combinations to anyone. Lockers remain under
the control of the administrators and custodial staff of the building and are subject to
periodic inspection at any time.
rESidEncy hotlinE
A new residency hotline has been created. District residents who believe that non-resident
students are in attendance at one of our District schools may call a confidential telephone
line to report this information: 516-488-9804.
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SpeCial prograMS
ProGraMS for achiEvEMEnt
The sewanhaka central high school District
provides unique opportunities for challenging,
encouraging and supporting students with
special skills, competencies, and talents. special
programs, such as READ 180, enrichment and
advanced courses, Advanced Placement courses,
and the Talented and Gifted program enable
students to develop their critical thinking skills
and creativity. students are encouraged to become
leaders, provide community service and immerse
themselves in our academic, extracurricular and
athletic programs.
Social workEr SErvicES
A professional is assigned to each building in
order to coordinate school and home problems
which affect the progress and behavior of the
student. The social worker also maintains
communication with appropriate community and
governmental agencies.
SPEEch thEraPy
speech therapists are employed by the District
to identify, assess and remedy certain speech
difficulties or defects. students in need of this
service may be scheduled to meet with the therapist
on a regular basis.
hEalth SErvicES
All students entering grades 7 and 10 are
required by law to submit written proof
of a medical examination by a physician.
The District will provide medical examinations
by school physicians in all cases where parents
elect not to utilize their family physician.
A full-time nurse is assigned to each building
to provide emergency care, counseling and
maintenance of health records. hearing and vision
tests are performed periodically.
PuPil rEcordS
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) was enacted as federal law in 1974 to
provide parents of a student under age 18, students
over 18 years of age, and parents of a dependent
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PuPil rEcordS (continued)
student 18 years of age or older with the right to
inspect and review any and all records, files, and
data directly related to the student. your rights
and the procedure to inspect, review, and request
amendment of student records is detailed by
Board Policy 5591 and is available on the District’s
website.
certain
information
called
“directory
information,” which includes a student’s name,
address, telephone number, date and place of
birth, major course of study, participation in
school activities or sports, weight and height if a
member of an athletic team, dates of attendance,
degree and awards received, most recent school
attended, grade level, photograph, e-mail address,
and enrollment status may be released without
specific parental permission.
such “directory
information” may be requested by PTA groups,
athletic associations, newspapers, etc.
Parent/Guardian or Eligible students who do not
wish this type of information/photographs to be
released, should forward a letter to the Building
Principal.
As a result of the “no child Left Behind” legislation,
the district is required to provide the military with
the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of
our older students. If you do not want to have this
information released to the Armed services you must
put your request in writing and return it to your
child’s building principal prior to October 31, 2015.
Questions regarding the availability of records
or challenges about accuracy or fairness should
be forwarded to the building principal in writing.
subsequent complaints may be filed in writing to:
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Office, Department of Education, 330 Independence
Avenue, sW, Washington, Dc 20201.
new york Education Law includes further
protection for student personally identifiable
information (PII) and provides for a parent’s bill of
rights for data privacy and security. A copy of the
District’s Bill of Rights, as detailed in Board Policy
5592, is included on the District’s website.
SPEcial Education
The sewanhaka central high school District
provides a full range of special Education services to
qualified students including resource room, special
classes, adaptive physical education, placement
in public or private day school, residential school,
hospital and/or homebound instruction. Related
services are provided as recommended by the
committee on special Education (csE) and
authorized by the Board of Education. should you
suspect your child has a disability and may be in need
of special education services, you may refer him/her
to the csE by writing a letter stating your concerns
to the school principal or Regina Agrusa, Assistant
superintendent for Pupil Personnel and special
Education services, schsD, central Administration,
77 Landau Avenue, Floral Park, ny 11001.
tEachEr qualification rEquEStS
The federal no child Left Behind Act permits
parents and guardians to request and receive
information about the professional qualifications
of their child’s classroom teachers. All requests
must be directed to mr. john capozzi, Assistant
superintendent for Personnel & Administration, 77
Landau Avenue, Floral Park, ny 11001.
hoMEBound inStruction
students who are unable to attend school due to
an extended illness, recuperation from an accident,
or serving a suspension may qualify for homebound
instruction.
Inquiries about this service should be addressed
to the PPs chairperson in your school.
intErScholaStic athlEtic SchEdulE
All scheduled interscholastic athletic events are
subject to change due to weather and other factors.
you are advised to call the Athletic Director’s Office
at 488-9858 prior to attending any event listed
on this calendar or check the district website at:
http://www.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us/.
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SEWANHAKA HIGH SCHOOL
2015 - 2016 Calendar
500 Tulip Ave., Floral Park, New York 11001
“SINCE 1929, EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES”
To reach The aTTendance office, dial 488-9650 or 488-9651
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
Principal................................................... Mrs. Debra Lidowsky ...........................................488-9607
Assistant Principal ................................. Mrs. Nichole Allen ...............................................488-9601
Assistant Principal ................................. Mr. Peter Dalton ...................................................488-9637
Assistant Principal ................................. Mr. Paul Naraine ..................................................488-9602
DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY
Art .................................................... Mr. Ryan Lundergan ....................................................488-9621
Athletic Director ............................. Mr. John Niven .............................................................488-9628
Business .......................................... Mrs. Licastri ..................................................................488-9622
English ............................................. Mr. Justin Uliano ..........................................................488-9623
Guidance ......................................... Mrs. Marilyn Heyward .................................................488-9652
Family & Consumer Sciences ........ Mr. John Niven .............................................................488-9628
Language......................................... Mrs. Esther Acevedo....................................................488-9625
Library/AV ...............................................................................................................................488-9644
Mathematics ................................... Mrs. Janet Cerulli .........................................................488-9626
Music ............................................... Mr. Chris Doherty .........................................................488-9627
Nurse’s Office.................................. Ms. Kerry Jansen..........................................................488-9654
Career & Technical Education ....... Mr. Peter Dalton ...........................................................488-9637
Physical Education ......................... Mr. John Niven .............................................................488-9628
Science ............................................. Ms. Pauline Reece ........................................................488-9630
Social Studies .................................. Mr. Matthew Schwartz ................................................488-9631
Special Education ........................... Ms. Fran Sinobio...........................................................488-9632
Student Activities ........................... Ms. Daisy Amaris ........................................ 488-9600 Ext. 9649
PTSA OFFICERS
President .................................................................................................................... Annette Denehy
1st Vice-President........................................................................................................Michelle Zunno
2nd Vice-President .......................................................................................... Dawn O’Neil Camilleri
Honorary Vice-President ......................................................................... Debra Lidowsky (Principal)
Honorary Vice-President ............................................Daisy Amaris (Director of Student Activities)
Honorary Vice-President ................................................Shaheer Khan (Student Council President)
Treasurer ............................................................................................................................ Lee Pallisco
Corresponding Secretary .................................................................................................. Joan Filippi
Recording Secretary .......................................................................................... Yolanda Chodkowski
Central Council Delegates ................................Lauren Giuffre, Therese Morrissey, Miriam Velsor
SEWANHAKA MISSION STATEMENT
Our Mission is to educate students through academic achievement and cultural understanding.
Our school strives to instill mutual respect for all students whilecreating lifelong learners.
Sewanhaka High School offers a diverse curriculum through which core academics, technology
and fine arts provide our students a foundation for lifelong growth and higher-level thinking
skills. We will help students to become a positive force in society and the community, exhibiting
attributes of leadership, responsibility, character and acceptance.
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TIME SCHEDULE
Time
Minutes of Class
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10:07 - 10:50
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THE SEWANHAKA PARENTS AND BOOSTER CLUB
President ...........................................Colombo Rullo
1st Vice-President ............................Maggie DeVita
2nd Vice President ...........................Marc Elfassy
Treasurer ..........................................Kathy Wayasamin
Secretary ...........................................Rachel Segarra
Membership/Hospitality ..................Mary Rosa
Shack .................................................Bill & Tammy Regnier
2015 - 2016 STUDENT COUNCIL
Advisors ............................................Mr. Dan Tesoro
President ...........................................Shaheer Khan
Vice President ..................................Shafaq Khan
Secretary ...........................................Salaar Khan
Treasurer ..........................................Maryyam Mian
CLUB AND SERVICE ACTIVITIES
DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES - MS. DAISY AMARIS
ART CLUB ..................................................... MRS. JESSICA LEVINE
AUTO CLUB .................................................MR. ROBERT RIORDAN
BUILDERS’ CLUB ..........................................................................TBA
CLASS OF 2021 .....MS. DEIDRE KELLY & MRS. DEBRA WICHARD
CLASS OF 2020 ....................................... MS. MEREDITH HERBERT
CLASS OF 2019 ...................................................MR. JOSEPH NOLA
CLASS OF 2018 .............................................................................TBA
CLASS OF 2017 ..... MS. MICHELLE MORATTO & MR. JUSTIN MIRSKY
CLASS OF 2016 ...... MS. DANIELLE CAVALLO & MR. JOE BOTKA
CHEERLEADERS, J.H. ..........MS. TESSIE LEVENTELIS & DEBRA PREVETE
CHIEFTAIN (SCHOOL NEWSPAPER) .............MR. FRANK ALFINO
COLOR GUARD...............................................MRS. ALYSON RUVEL
DRAMA CLUB .................................................MS. KATE CRIMMINS
F.B.L.A. ........ MRS. CHRISTINE LICASTRI & MRS. DORIS BROWN
F.C.C.L.A. ..................... MS. DAISY AMARIS & MS. PAULA CURCI
FOLLIES.....................................................MR. GEORGE TSOLEKAS
FRENCH CLUB................................................... MS. ISABELLE ACOSTA
THE GREEN CLUB ............................................. MS. Y. SHERWOOD
G.S.A. ...............................................................DR. GLEN BORKHUIS
ITALIAN CLUB .............................................MRS. ANNA LAGALLO
JR. HIGH DRAMA ...........................................MS. KATE CRIMMINS
JUNIOR ROBOTICS .....................................MR. CHRIS BRUSTMAN
KEY CLUB.........................................................MRS. DIANE ONDRIS
MARCHING BAND .........................................MR. CHRIS DOHERTY
MATHLETES, S.H. ..................................MRS. STEFANIE DUNPHY
MATHLETES, J.H. ....................................MR. WILLIAM FANNING
MOCK TRIAL .....................................M R. CHRISTOPHER NELSON
MODEL UN .............................................MR. MICHAEL SAKOWICH
MUSICAL .........................................................MR. CHRIS DOHERTY
NATIONAL SR. HONOR SOCIETY ........... MRS. PATRICIA AIELLO
NATIONAL JR. HONOR SOCIETY ...............MS. ALISON GORDON
NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY ....... MRS. TIFFANY KERSCHMAN
NATIONAL SCIENCE HONOR SOCIETY ..........MRS. ELIZABETH KEATING
P.A. CLUB .....................................................MR. CHRIS BRUSTMAN
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB ....................... MRS. ALLISON FILLIPPONE
POETRY CLUB .........................................MR. MATTHEW CURIALE
PUBLIC RELATIONS CLUB..............................MR. JUSTIN MIRSKY
ROBOTICS ............................................................... MR. JACK CHEN
ROCKETTES .............................................MS. DANIELLE CAVALLO
SERVICE CLUB ..............................................MS. ALISON GORDON
SEWANHA-CON ...............................................MR. JUSTIN MIRSKY
SEWANHAKA GEMS......... MS. DAISY AMARIS & MS. TESSIE LEVENTELIS
SEWING CLUB ..........................................MS. TESSIE LEVENTELIS
SKILLS USA ...................................................................................TBD
SPANISH CLUB .......................................MRS. LILIANA BASCETTA
S.P.I.C.E. .........MRS. MICHELLE PAPACCIO & MS. PAT DEEGAN
S.A.D.D. ...............................................MS. VALENTINA FORGIONE
S.T.A.C. ...... MS. ANTONIETTA CESARE & MRS. ALYSON RUVEL
STAGE BAND..................................................MR. CHRIS DOHERTY
STAGE CREW ..............................................MR. CHRIS BRUSTMAN
STUDENT COUNCIL.............................................MR. DAN TESORO
TICKETS ................ MRS. JOAN MEBERG & MRS. HELEN FORBES
VOCAL ENSEMBLE.....................................MRS. RACHEL DALOIA
WOMEN IN SCIENCE...................................................................TBA
WOODWORKING CLUB ............................. MR. TOM MEWHINNEY
WORLD LANG. HON. SOCIETY .................. MRS. CARMEN GRACI
YEARBOOK ........................................................MS. KAREN WALSH
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SEWANHAKA CALENDAR 2015-2016
SUMMARY OF EVENTS
ACT EXAMS..................................................................................9/12, REGISTER BY 8/7
10/24, REGISTER BY 9/18
12/12, REGISTER BY 11/6
4/9, REGISTER BY 3/4
6/11, REGISTER BY 5/6
ADVANCED PLACEMENT NIGHT: ............................................................................4/12
ADVANCED PLACEMENT TESTING: .................................................................... 5/2-13
ADVISORS’ MEETING ...................................................................................................9/9
ALUMNI BREAKFAST ...................................................................................................1/7
ART SHOWS ..................................................................................12/15, 12/17, 5/19, 5/25
BLOOD DRIVES...............................................................................................11/10 & 4/20
B.O.E. MEETINGS......8/25, 9/29, 10/27, 11/24, 12/22, 1/26, 2/23, 3/22, 4/19, 5/24, 6/28
CAREER EDUCATION ........................................ASSEMBLY 9/22, ORIENTATION 12/2
CAREER EXPO AT SHS (CAREER/TECHNICAL EDUCATION) .............................11/16
CHIEFTAIN ISSUED .................................................... 10/23, 11/20, 1/22, 3/4, 5/20, 6/10
COLLEGE & CAREER NIGHT (DISTRICT AT NEW HYDE PARK) ...........................9/21
DEPARTMENTAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION ...................................................5/16
DRAMA-FALL (AUDITIONS) ................................................................................. 9/16-17
DRAMA-FALL DRESS REHEARSAL ............................11/4-5, PERFORMANCES 11/6-7
DRAMA-JR. HIGH..............................................................................AUDITIONS 1/12-13
- DRESS REHEARSALS 2/9-10
- PERFORMANCE 2/11
DUES COLLECTED BY CLASS BOARD ............(7TH) 8/25 (12TH) 10/5-9 (GR. 7-12) 10/26-30
EASTER RECESS .................................................................................................... 3/24-28
EIGHTH GRADE ASSESSMENT TESTS ....... ELA 4/5-7; MATH 4/13-15; SCIENCE 6/6
EIGTH GRADE AWARDS ASSEMBLIES .....................................................................5/24
ELECTION OF STUDENT COUNCIL & CLASS BOARDS
ELECTION PACKETS DISTRIBUTED ........................................................................3/2
ELECTION PACKETS DUE ........................................................................................3/9
ELECTION WEEK .................................................................3/14-18; VOTING 3/21-23
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PLAY (AUDITION &PARENT MTG) .............11/20
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PLAY (REHEARSALS) .......11/23-24, 11/30, 12/1-7
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PLAY .................................................................12/8
EMERGENCY EVACUATION DRILL ........................................................................11/25
F.B.L.A. INSTALLATION DINNER ..............................................................................11/6
F.B.L.A. LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES....................FALL 11/20 ............... SPRING 1/22
F.B.L.A. STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE..................................................... 4/13-15
FOLLIES (TALENT SHOW) ..........................................................................................4/15
- ADVISORS MEETING 2/9
- MANDATORY MEETING 2/23
- AUDITIONS-INDIVIDUALS 3/14, PERF. GROUPS & CLASS ACTS 3/15, BANDS 3/17
- DRESS REHEARSALS - 4/11, 4/13-14
FOOD DRIVE ...............................................................................................FALL 11/16-20
FOOTBALL PARENTS BOOSTER CLUB………. ....................9/8, 9/16, 9/22, 10/6, 10/13
10/20, 10/27, 11/10, 12/1, 1/5, 3/8, 6/1
GRADUATION - CLASS OF 2016...............................................6/25 (REHEARSAL 6/20)
GUIDANCE INFORMATION MEETINGS: ............ 7TH GRADE PARENT NIGHT - 9/10
-12TH GRADE - 9/9
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GUIDANCE INFORMATION MEETINGS (CONTINUED)
- 9TH & 10TH GRADE - 1/14
- JUNIORS - 2/11
- PARENTS OF INCOMING 7TH GRADERS - 3/31
- FINANCIAL AID FORM NIGHT 12/3
HOLIDAY RECESS ...................................................................................12/24/15 - 1/1/16
HOMECOMING...........................................................PEP RALLY 10/16, PARADE 10/17
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT .........................................................................................11/20
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT DRESS REHEARSALS ............................................. 11/16-18
MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL ..................................................................................10/14
MARKING PERIOD ENDS: ........................................................................... FIRST - 11/10
SECOND - 1/29
THIRD - 4/8
FOURTH - 6/24
MATHLETES ................................................................................................................ TBA
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE ..........................................................................................5/30
MOCK COLLEGE INTERVIEWS .......................................................................... 11/16-20
MODEL UN CONFERENCES .................................................................11/13-15, 1/28-31
MUSIC DEPT. AWARDS DINNER ................................................................................3/15
MUSIC DEPT. CONCERTS: .........................WINTER, JR. HIGH 12/15- SR. HIGH 12/17
- SPRING, JR. HIGH 5/25 - SR. HIGH 5/19
MUSIC FESTIVAL (ALL-COUNTY)........................................................................ 1/12-16
MUSIC FESTIVAL - DISTRICT AUDITIONS................................................................1/21
MUSIC FESTIVAL - DISTRICT PERFORMANCE..........................................................4/7
MUSIC FEST. DIST. REHEARSALS .....................................................3/21, 3/29, 4/4, 4/6
MUSICAL (AUDITIONS) ....................................................................................... 11/12-13
MUSICAL PRODUCTION (DRESS REHEARSALS) ................................................. 3/7-10
MUSICAL PRODUCTION (PERFORMANCE)........................................................ 3/11-12
NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION ........................................................2/9
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION CEREMONY ........................................3/30
NATIONAL SCIENCE HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION CEREMONY .......................4/18
N.Y.S.S.M.A. ALL-STATE SOLO FESTIVAL ............................................................. 4/8-9
N.Y.S.S.M.A. PIANO FESTIVAL............................................................................. 3/18-19
N.Y.S.S.M.A. ALL-STATE JAZZ FESTIVAL .......................................................... 5/20-21
OPEN SCHOOL (PARENT VISITATION) ..................................................................10/28
PEP RALLY................ .......................................................... 10/16, HOMECOMING 10/17
PERFORMING GROUP SIGN UP MEETING ...............................................................4/18
TRYOUTS (CHEERLEADERS) 5/16-18, (ROCKETTES/COLOR GUARD) 5/16-18
PHYSICALS FOR ATHLETES...................................................... 8/8/14, 6/11/16, 8/13/16
PHYSICAL DEADLINE FOR 7TH &10TH GRADERS .................................................10/1
PROGRESS REPORTS AVAILABLE. ..............................................10/2, 12/11, 3/11, 5/13
P.S.A.T./N.M.S.Q.T. TESTING ...................................................................................10/28
PTSA INSTALLATION DINNER ....................................................................................6/9
PTSA MEETINGS 7:30 PM .................................................. 10/7, 11/4, 1/6, 2/3, 3/2, 5/11
PTSA STAFF RECOGNITION BRUNCH ......................................................................4/20
REPORT CARDS MAILED HOME....................................................11/20, 2/5, 4/15, 6/27
SADD RED RIBBON WEEK ................................................................................... 3/29-4/1
SAT TESTING DATES: .................................................................10/3, REGISTER BY 9/3
11/7, REGISTER BY 10/9
12/5, REGISTER BY 11/5
1/23, REGISTER BY 12/28
3/5, REGISTER BY 2/5
5/7, REGISTER BY 4/8
6/4, REGISTER BY 5/5
SCHOOL BUDGET ..................................................................HEARING 5/4, VOTE 5/17
SCIENCE FAIR ..............................................................................................................3/16
SENIOR AWARDS .........................................................................................................5/26
SENIOR BANQUET .....................................................................................................11/10
SENIOR BARBECUE/YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION ....................................................5/27
SENIOR BRUNCH .........................................................................................................6/20
SENIOR CLASS PHOTO .................................................................................................9/4
SENIOR CLASS STUDENT/ TEACHER DAY ............................................................11/13
SENIOR PROM ..............................................................................................................6/22
SENIOR WEEK ........................................................................................11/9-10, 11/12-13
SEPTA MEETINGS ......................................................................10/14, 12/2, 3/2, 5/4, 6/8
SEVENTH GRADE ASSESSMENT TESTS…. .........................ELA 4/5-7; MATH 4/13-15
SEVENTH GRADE AWARDS ASSEMBLIES ...............................................................5/24
SEVENTH GRADE FALL ELECTIONS ...........................PACKETS DISTRIBUTED 10/14
-PACKETS DUE 10/21
ELECTION ASSEMBLY 10/29, VOTING 10/30
SEVENTH GRADE ORIENTATION .............................................................................8/25
SEVENTH GRADE WELCOME PARTY.......................................................................9/10
SIXTH GRADE PARENTS ORIENTATION MEETING ...............................................3/31
SPICE “MIX IT UP” DAY ............................................................................................10/27
SPIRIT DAY .....................................................................................................................2/5
SPRING RECESS .................................................................................................. 4/25-4/29
SPORTS AWARDS...........................................................................................................6/7
SPORTS NIGHT ...........................................................................................DISTRICT 2/24
ST. JUDE’S MATHATHON ..........................................................................BEGINS 11/18
THINK PINK ......................................................10/2, GIVING TREE 12/1-4, GO RED 2/4
STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAYS ......................................................................... 9/1-2, 11/3
STUDENT ACTIVITIES FAIR .......................................................................................9/17
STUDENT ACTIVITIES END OF YEAR PARTY............................................................6/2
STUDENT COUNCIL MEETINGS: ...........9/18, 10/9, 11/13, 12/11, 1/15, 2/26, 3/18, 4/22, 5/20
T.A.G. NIGHT..................................................................................................................6/2
TESTING AND REGENTS EXAMS ....................................................... 1/25-27 & 6/14-22
THANKSGIVING RECESS .................................................................................... 11/25-26
WINTER RECESS .................................................................................................... 2/15-19
WORLD LANGUAGES INDUCTION DINNER.............................................................4/21
WORLD LANGUAGE WEEK .................................................................................... 3/7-11
YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION ........................................................................................5/27
YEARBOOK CLUB PHOTOS ................................................................................ 10/21-22
YEARBOOK PORTRAITS FACULTY .........................................................................10/28
YEARBOOK PORTRAITS SENIORS ..................................................... MAKE-UPS 10/8-9
YEARBOOK SENIOR CLASS PHOTO ............................................................................9/4
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Physicals: All 7th & 10th
grade students must
have physicals by Oct. 1
Key:
VF = Varsity Football
JVF =Junior Varsity Football
A = Away
H = Home
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thursdAy
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2015
sAturdAy
1
Sewanhaka “School Spirit” Merchandise
Available through the PTSA. Order forms are available
in the school’s Main Office
Please donate your "Box Tops" in the
Main Office to support our Student
Activities Program.
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5
7
Registration Deadline
for 9/12 ACT Exam
8
Athletic Physicals at
Long Island Jewish
Hospital
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10
11
12
13
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15
16
17
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19
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27
28
29
Varsity & Jr. Varsity
Football Practice Begins
23
24
Nassau Region PTA Membership/
Reflections/Treasury Workshops 7 pm
25
26
All Other Junior Varsity & Varsity Fall
Sports Practice Begins
30
31
Incoming 7th Grade Orientation
ID Photos & Class Dues
Collection ($10) 9 am
Board of Education
Meeting SHS 8 pm
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SEPTEMBER
Sunday
Monday
TuESday
1
District and school information can be found at
http://www.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us/
WEdnESday
2
ThuRSday
3
Staff Development/SupeRintenDent'S
ConfeRenCe Day
no StuDentS in
attenDanCe
Registration Deadline
for 10/3 SaT Exams
8
7
11th Grade assembly (per. 2)
10th Grade assembly (per. 3)
9
9th Grade assembly (per. 2)
8th Grade assembly (per. 3)
SaTuRday
4
7th Grade assembly (per. 2)
12th Grade assembly (per. 3)
Senior Class photo
(following 12th Grade assembly)
5
CLasses begin
Day 1
6
FRiday
2015
10
Day 2
7th Grade Welcome Party
11
12
aCT Exam
Register by 8/7
Football vs Jericho
VF - (a) 2 pm
JVF - (H) 9:15 am
Labor Day
13
Mandatory Class & Club advisors
Meeting 2:50 pm-Lib. 7th Grade "Meet the Team Teachers"
Football Parents Booster
Night 7 pm (aud.) Day 2
Senior
Parent
Night 7 pm-aud. Day 1
Club
Meeting
7:30
pm-Rm
238
Day 4
Day 3
Student activities Fair 3-4 pm SDH
15
14
16
sCHooL CLoseD
17
18
Registration Deadline
for 10/24 aCT Exam
Football vs Elmont
VF - (a) 2 pm
JVF - (H) 9:15 am
auditions for fall drama in aud. 3 - 5 pm
Football Parents Booster
Club Meeting 7:30 pm-Rm 238
Rosh Hashanah
Begins at Sundown
20
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah
22
21
Career Ed. assembly
Periods 1, 2, 3, 7, & 8 (aud.)
Football Parents Booster
Club Meeting 7:30 pm-Rm 238
Day 2
27
28
Day 2
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District College & Career Fair
@ NHP Gym 7 pm
Day 3
Day 3
adult Education @ Floral Park 7-10pm
Nassau Region PTa Resolutions
Workshop 7 pm
Day 3 Board of Education Mtg. SHS 8 pm
adult Education
@ Carey 7-10pm
23
Day 4
Day 1
24
25
Student Council
Mtg. 2:50 pm Rm. 301
26
yom Kippur
30
adult Education @ Carey 7-10pm
Day 4
adult Education
@ Elmont 8:30-10:30am
Football vs Garden City
VF - (H) 2 pm
JVF - (a) 9:15 am
sCHooL CLoseD
yom Kippur
Begins at Sundown
29
19
Career & Technical Ed. Mandatory Mtg. for
Enrolled Students & Families @ SHS aud. 7pm
Day 4 adult Ed. @ New Hyde Park 7-10pm
Day 1
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OCTOBER
Sunday
MOnday
SEPTEMBER 2015
NOVEMBER 2015
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District and school information can be found at
http://www.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us/
TuESday
WEdnESday
Physical Deadline for
7th & 10th Grades
NaTioNaL BuLLyiNG
PREVENTioN MoNTH
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14
21
28
ThuRSday
1
2
NaTioNaL CHaRaCTER
CouNTS WEEk oCT. 19-23
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5
7
Football Parents Booster
Club Mtg. 7:30 pm-Rm 238
Day 4
Day 3
12
8
SaT Exams
Register by 9/3
Day 2
9
Registration Deadline
For 11/7 SaT Exams
Football vs Westbury
JVF - (H) 9:15 am
adult Education @ Elmont 8:30-10:30am
10
Football vs Macarthur
VF - (H) 2 pm
JVF - (a) 9:15 am
SENioR yEaRBook PoRTRaiT MakE-uPS - TDH 2:30-8:30 PM
SHS PTSa Gen. Membership
Meeting 7:30 pm (Lib.)
Day 1 adult Education @ Carey 7-10pm
14
Football Parents Booster
Club Mtg. 7:30 pm-Rm 238
Day 4
adult Education
@ Floral Park 7-10pm
20
Making Strides against
Breast Cancer Walk
@ Jones Beach, 8 am
25
adult Education
@ New Hyde Park 7-10pm
Football vs Westbury
VF - (a) 7 pm
7th Grade Fall Election
Packets Distributed
adult Education @ New Hyde Park 7-10pm
SCC of PTas Gen. Membership/ Exec. Bd. Mtg.
7 pm & SEESaaW 8 pm @ ELM
Day 2
15
Elementary School Holiday Play
Writers Meeting 3 pm Rm. 333
Day 3
Student Council Meeting
2:50 pm Rm. 301
16
Homecoming Pep Rally
Periods 8-9 (all Grades)
adult Education @ Elmont 8:30-10:30am
17
auditions for international nigHt in sdH
District Marching Band
Columbus Day Parade, NYC
19
adult Ed. @ Floral Park 7-10pm
13
Columbus Day
18
3
SENIOR CLASS DUES COLLECTION WEEK $90
National College Fair at Suffolk County
Community College 11 am - 3 pm
11
Progress Reports
Available
SaTuRday
STaC'S "Think Pink" Day
Day 1
4
FRiday
2015
Football vs Manhasset
VF - (H) 2 pm
JVF - (a) 9:15 am
adult Education @ Carey 7-10pm
Day 1
21
Newsday Marching Band adult Education @ New Hyde Park 7-10pm
Festival @ Mitchell Field Day 2
7th Grade Fall
Election Packets Due
22
adult Education @ Elmont 8:30-10:30am
Day 3
23
Chieftain issued
24
Football Parents Booster
Club Mtg. 7:30 pm-Rm 238
Day 4
adult Education @ Floral Park 7-10pm
Day 1 Nassau Region PTa Fall Conf. 7 pm
SEPTa @ HFC 7:30 pm
Day 2 adult Education @ Carey 7-10pm
adult Education @ New Hyde Park 7-10pm
Day 3
Day 4
26
27
28
29
30
PSAT Exam in the morning for
11th grade & 10A Students
Parent Conference Day
7th Grade Fall
Election assembly Per. 2
No Students in attendance
FaCuLTy yEaRBook PoRTRaiTS
Class Dues Collection: 12th-$90; 11th-$40; 10th-$20; 9th-$20; 8th-$10; 7th -$10
Day 1
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adult Education @ Floral Park 7-10pm
Board of Education
Meeting SHS 8 pm
Day 2
Nassau Region
PTA Presidents' Rap 7 pm
Adult Education @ Carey 7-10pm
adult Education @ New Hyde Park 7-10pm
Day 3
aCT Exam Register by 9/18
Football vs Carey
VF - (a) 2 pm
JVF - (H) 9:15 am
YEARBOOK CLUB PHOTOS
Football Parents Booster
Club Mtg. 7:30 pm-Rm 238
SPiCE National "Mix it up Day"
Homecoming 2015
“superheroes”
Parade Begins at 12 noon
Day 4
adult Education @ Elmont 8:30-10:30am
7th Grade Fall Elections
31
Raindate for Homecoming 2015
Parade Begins 12 noon
Football vs Wantagh
VF - (H) 2 pm
JVF (a) 9:15 am
adult Education @ Elmont 8:30-10:30am
7/22/15 11:08 PM
November
SuNday
1
moNday
2
Fall Blood Drive
all students 16yrs or older are
eligible to donate with a signed
parent permission form
TueSday
3
Election Day
Staff
Development Day
8
6
SaTurday
registration Deadline
for 12/12 act exam
7
sat exams
register by 10/9
fall DraMa proDUctioN 7:30 pM fri. & 7 pM sat. (aUD.)
Day 1
adult education @ New Hyde park 7-10pm
scc of ptas liaison Meeting
@ central 7 pm
Day 3
Day 4
9
10
11
12
13
End of First
Marking Period
fall Blood Drive - gym (7:30 am-1:30 pm)
Senior Banquet - floral terrace 6-10pm
Mix & Match Day
football parents Booster
club Mtg. 7:30 pm-rm 238
16
sHs career/technical ed.
career expo-per. 1-9 (aud.)
17
twin Day
veTeRans Day
MoDel UN coNfereNce
@ UcoNN
Day 4
student council Meeting
2:50 pm rm. 301
19 “Quest for respect” assembly prog. 20
Report Cards
Available
Day 3 adult ed. @ New Hyde park 7-10pm
18
Day 1
Day 2
23
24
adult education
@ floral park 7-10pm
elem. school holiday play
rehearsals 3:30 - 4:45 (aUd.)
Day 2
Nassau region pta
presidents'/ principals' Dinner
30
adult education @ floral park 7-10pm
Board of education
Meeting sHs 8 pm
Day 3
senior class
student-teacher Day
st. Jude's "Math-athon" Begins
caMfel production
7th grade per.2
8th grade per.3
14
potluck Dinner sDH 3:30-5 pm
Day 3 adult education @ carey 7-10pm Day 4
25
Emergency
Evacuation Drill 2:20 pm
No after school activities
26
adult education @ NHp 7-10pm
adult education @ elmont 8:30-10:30am
21
fBla fall leadership conference @ liU post
elem. school Holiday play auditions/
parent Meeting 3:30 - 4:45 (aud)
international Night celebration 7 pm
(participants Meet in aud. at 2:45 pm)
chieftain issued
Day 1
27
adult education @ elmont 8:30-10:30am
28
Thanksgiving Recess
Day 4
OCTOBER 2015
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eleM. scHool HoliDay play
reHearsals 3:30 - 4:45 (aUD.)
adult education @ elmont 8:30-10:30am
aUDitioNs for spriNg MUsical rM. 301, 3-4:30 pM
dress rehearsals for iNterNatioNal Night
mock college iNterview week iN seNior eNglish classes
thanksgiving food drive sponsored by stac
fall tryoUts for rockettes
Nys pta coNveNtioNNiagara falls
fBla installation Dinner
Nys pta coNveNtioN-Niagara falls
model UN coNfereNce @ UcoNN
seNior week
Day 2 adult ed. @ floral park 7-10pm
Day 1
29
registration Deadline
for 12/5 sat exam
Adult Education @ Floral Park 7-10pm
parent academy @ floral park lib. 6:30 pm
Senior Parents:
Yearbook dedication
page for your senior son
or daughter is due to
the Totem yearbook on
December 1
5
Friday
sHs ptsa gen. Membership
Meeting 7:30 pm-lib.
Day 2 adult education @ carey 7-10pm
senior week
22
4
ThurSday
2015
dress rehearsals week for fall drama 3-6 pm (aud.)
70's Decade Day
15
WedNeSday
No students in attendance
Senior Banquet - 11/10
Daylight savings time ends
District and school information can be found at
http://www.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us/
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Day 1
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7/22/15 11:08 PM
December
SunDay
monDay
TueSDay
1
yearbook Deadline for
ads & Dedication Pages
District and school information can be found at
http://www.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us/
WeDneSDay
2
academy of Finance Information Session
Open to all 8th graders & their parents
NHP Memorial Cafe a 7-8 p.m.
ThurSDay
3
Jr. High Trivia Challenge
FriDay
2015
SaTurDay
available in Guidance 5
4SCC of PTas Scholarship Dinner
Mtg. @ HFC 7 pm
SaT Exams
register by 11/5
Career Education applications
elem. school holiday play rehearsals 3:30 - 4:45 (aud.)
stac's "giving tree" for make a wish foundation
all-STaTE MuSIC FESTIval
@ rOCHESTEr
Football Parents Booster Club Dinner
6
7
Financial aid Night
For Seniors & Parents 7 pm-aud.
adult Education @ Floral Park 7-10pm
Day 2
Career Ed. Orientation for 2016-17 @ SHS aud. 7 pm
adult Education @ Carey 7-10pm
SEPTa @ HFC 7:30 pm
Day 3
Day 4
8
9
10
adult Education @ NHP 7-10pm
Day 1
11
Sr. High Trivia Challenge
Progress Reports
Available
adult Education @ Elmont 8:30-10:30am
12
aCT Exam
register by 11/6
NySSMa wINTEr CONFErENCE
(rOCHESTEr, Ny)
Hanukkah Begins at Sundown
13
20
Elementary School Holiday Play
Dress rehearsal 3:45-5 pm (aud.)
Day 2
Hanukkah
14
Day 3
Elementary School Holiday Play
adult Education @ Carey 7-10pm
4 pm auditorium Day 4
15
Day 3
Day 4
21
22
16
Junior High winter Concert adult Education (Make-up if necessary)
@ Carey 7-10pm
& art Show 7 pm Day 1
23
Elementary School Holiday Play Student
volunteers appreciation luncheon 3 pm (TDH)
Day 1 adult Ed. @ New Hyde Park 7-10pm
Day 2
17
18
Student Council
Mtg. 2:50 pm rm. 301
adult Education (Make-up
if necessary) @ Elmont 8:30-10:30am
19
Senior High winter Concert
& art Show 7:30 pm
adult Education (Make-up if necessary)
@ New Hyde Park 7-10pm
Day 2
Day 3
24
25
26
Holiday Recess
Day 4
27
28
Day 1
Registration Deadline
For 1/23 SAT Exams
29
Board of Education
Meeting SHS 8 pm
30
Holiday Recess
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Christmas Day
Day 2
31
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NOVEMBER 2015
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January
Sunday
DECEMBER 2015
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Monday
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FEBRUARY 2016
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TueSday
District and school information can be found at
http://www.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us/
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ThurSday
Friday
2016
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hoLiDay
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4
5
SCHOOL RE-OPENS
10
DAy 3
DAy 4
11
12
6
football Parents Booster
Club mtg. 7:30 pm-Rm 238 DAy 1
13
7
SHS PTSA Gen. membership
meeting 7:30 pm -Lib.
Alumni Breakfast (Lib.)
DAy 2
14
8
9
DAy 3
9th & 10th Grade Parent
Night 7 pm (Aud.)
15
16
All couNTy MuSic fESTivAl (REhEARSAlS & coNcERTS) @ cW PoST
AuDiTiONS fOR juNiOR HiGH PLAy 3-4:30 Pm (Rm 301)
SCC of PTAs Gen. mem./ Exec. Bd.
mtg. 7 pm/SEESAAW @ Sewanhaka 8 pm
DAy 4
DAy 1
DAy 2
DAy 3
DAy 4
17
18
19
20
21
22
ALL COuNTy muSiC fESTivAL
(REHEARSALS & CONCERTS)
@ CW POST
Martin Luther
King Jr. Day
24
25
DAy 1
DAy 2
26
27
8th Grade Parent
Night 7 pm (Aud.) DAy 3
District music festival
Auditions @ ELm 3:30-9 pm
Nassau Region PTA Nominations
& Elections Workshop
28
DAy 4
Student Council
mtg. 2:50 pm Rm. 301
Career Education Applications
Due to Guidance
Chieftain issued
23
SAT Exams
Register by 12/28
fBLA Spring District meeting
@ Liu Post 9 am-2 pm
29
end of 2nd
Marking Period
First Semester ends
30
REGENTS EXAMS
31
no backpacks & no cell phone usage while in the building during testing days
uPENN mODEL uN
CONfERENCE
All ClAsses iN sessioN
uPENN ModEl uN coNfERENcE
DAy 1
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Board of Education meeting SHS 8 pm
DAy 2
DAy 3
7/22/15 11:08 PM
February
Sunday
Monday
1
TueSday
2
District and school information can be found at
http://www.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us/
WedneSday
3
ThurSday
4
STaC'S "Go Red" Day
Friday
5
2016
SaTurday
Report Cards
Available
Nassau County Math Tournament
@ SUNY Old Westbury
6
Registration Deadline for 3/5 SaT Exams
DaY 1
DaY 2
SHS PTSa Gen. Membership
Meeting (Founder's Day) 7:30 pm -Lib.
DaY 3
8
9
10
second semester Begins
7
Follies advisors' Meeting 2:45 pm
DaY 4
11
Spirit Day
Snow Date FBLa Spring District Meeting
@ LIU Post 9 am-2 pm
DaY 1
Junior High Drama
Performance in Room 301
12
13
dress rehearsals for jr. high drama,
rm. 301, 3-5 pm
National art Honor Society Induction
Ceremony 7 pm (Lib.)
14
DaY 2
DaY 3
15
16
Nassau Region PTa
Presidents' Rap /Treasurers' Rap
DaY 4
17
ash Wednesday
11th Grade Parent Night 7 pm (aud.)
DaY 1
DaY 2
18
19
Lincoln's Birthday
20
Winter recess
Presidents' Day
21
22
DaY 3
28
NYS PTa Legislation/Education
Conference-albany
29
DaY 4
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Washington's Birthday
23
Mandatory Meeting For all
Follies Participants 2:45 (aud.)
24
DaY 4
Board of Education/Budget
Meeting SHS 8 pm
DaY 1
25
26
Student Council Meeting
2:50 pm Rm. 301
District Sports Night Snow Date for District Sports Night
@ HFC 7 pm DaY 2
@ HFC 7 pm DaY 3
Nassau County Math Fair
Preliminary Round @ Hofstra
JANUARY 2016
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31
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8
15
22
29
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30
27
NYS PTa Legislation/Education
Conference-albany
MARCH 2016
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13 14
20 21
27 28
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15 16 17 18
22 23 24 25
29 30 31
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12
19
26
7/22/15 11:08 PM
March
Sunday
Monday
District and school information can be found at
http://www.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us/
TueSday
1
2
national nutrition
montH
6
WedneSday
Student Gov't. Election
Packets Distributed
ThurSday
3
Friday
4
Chieftain Issued
Registration Deadline
for 4/9 ACT Exam
DAy 1
SHS PTSA Gen. Membership
Meeting & Reflections Award 7:30 pm (Lib.)
DAy 2
DAy 3
8
9
10
Student Gov't. Election
Packets Due
SCC of PTAs Liaison Meeting
@ Central 7 pm
DAy 4
11
DAy 1
DAy 2
14
15
Day
Follies Auditions in Aud.
(Independent Solos & Groups) 3-7 pm
Football Parents Booster
Club Mtg. 7:30 pm-Rm 238
Follies Auditions in Aud.,
Class Acts & Performing Groups
(Cheerleaders, Color Guard,
Jazz Band, & Rockettes) 3-7 pm
DAy 3
SEPTA @ HFC 7:30 pm
16
DAy 4
17
Tri-M National Music Honor Society
Induction Ceremony Dinner
SHS Science Fair 3-6 pm (SDH & Aud.)
DAy 2
DAy 3
DAy 4
DAy 1
21
22
23
24
27
DAy 3
District Music Festival
Rehearsal @ ELM 3:30-7 pm
28
easter recess
Easter Sunday
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1st Snow Make-Up Day
DAy 4
29
Board of Education
Meeting SHS 8 pm
DAy 1
30
12
Sewanha-Con @ NHP Library
DAy 1
District Marching Band
St. Patrick's Day Parade, NyC
Follies Auditions in Aud.,
(Bands) 3-7 pm
18
Student Council
Mtg. 2:50 pm Rm. 301
19
nyssma music festival @ sHs
NySSMA PIANO FESTIvAL @ GREAT NECk NO.
SHS PTSA Supermarket
Gallery @ 77 Art Show
Bingo 6 pm
Central Admin. 6-7 pm DAy 2
25
2nd Snow Make-Up Day
31
sadd red ribbon week
FCCLA STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE OSwEGO, Ny
DAy 2
Nassau Region PTA
Legislation Roundtable
26
easter r e c e s s
student government elections
Palm Sunday
SAT Exam
Register by 2/5
SPRING MuSICAL PRODuCTION PERFORMANCES (AuD)
7:30 PM FRI. - 7:00 PM SAT.
student gov't campaign week
20
5
Italian Pasta Bash 6 pm (SDH)
Progress Reports
Available
dress rehearsals for musical (aud.) 4-9 pm
world languages week
Daylight Savings Time Begins
SaTurday
tecH reHearsals for spring musical 4-9 pm (aud.)
7
13
2016
National Honor Society Induction
Orientation for Parents of Incoming
District Music Festival
Ceremony 7 pm (Lib.) DAy 4
7th Graders 7 pm-Aud.
Rehearsal @ ELM 3:30-7 pm DAy 3
Good Friday
FEBRUARY 2016
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April
SundAy
MARCH 2016
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District and school information can be found at
http://www.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us/
MondAy
S
5
12
19
26
TueSdAy
WedneSdAy
ThurSdAy
1
MAY 2016
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8
15
22
29
M T W
2 3 4
9 10 11
16 17 18
23 24 25
30 31
FridAy
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5 6
7
12 13 14
19 20 21
26 27 28
spring Blood Drive
All students 16yrs or older are
eligible to donate with a signed
parent permission form
10
4
5
World languages
trip to italy
April 22-April 30
24
7
DAy 2
District music festival
Open mic Poetry Events @ sHs Lib.
rehearsal @ ELm 3:30-7 pm DAy 3
DAy 4
11
12
13
scc of PtAs Elections &
Budget mtg. @ floral Park 7 pm
nassau region PtA
Arts in Education showcase
18
cheerleader/rockette/color Guard,
sign-up meeting 2:50 pm (sDH)
District music festival
rehearsal @ ELm 3:30-7 pm DAy 1
8
fccLA state Leadership
conference Oswego, ny
end of Third
Marking period
registration Deadline
for 5/7 sAt Exam
9
Act Exam
register by 3/4
nyssma all-state solo festival @ herricks
siDmun 2016 Dist. mODEL
un cOnfErEncE @ sHs
District music festival concert
@ ELm 7:30 pm
(Advance sale tickets Only) DAy 2
14
nassau region PtA
reflections reception
15
Report Cards
Available
16
nutritiOnAL AwArEnEss BrEAkfAst fOr 7tH & 8tH GrADErs tAkinG AssEssmEnts 7:15 - 7:45 Am
7tH & 8tH GrADE nys mAtH AssEssmEnt tEst At 7:45 Am
2 hour DelAyeD oPening for stuDents in gr. 9-12
GsA national Day of silence
fBLA stAtE LEADErsHiP cOnfErEncE in rOcHEstEr, ny
follies tech rehearsal 3-7 pm
17
6
national exam week - world languages
nutritiOnAL AwArEnEss BrEAkfAst fOr 7tH & 8tH GrADErs tAkinG AssEssmEnts 7:15 - 7:45 Am
7tH AnD 8tH GrADE nys ELA AssEssmEnts At 7:45 Am
2 hour DelAyeD oPening for stuDents in gr. 9 - 12
DAy 3
SATurdAy
2
DAy 1
3
2016
DAy 4
19
AP night (sDH) 7 pm DAy 1
20
sHs follies 2016 - 7 pm "rising stars"
Participants meet in Aud. 2:45
DAy 2
spring Blood Drive
Gym 7:30 am - 1:30 pm
21
DAy 3
world Language Honor society
induction Dinner
22
student council meeting
2:50 pm rm. 301
Passover Begins at sundown
Earth Day
23
staff recognition Brunch 10 am-2 pm
national science Honor society
(tDH) sponsored by sHs PtsA
Board of Education meeting Vote On
BOcEs Budget sHs 7:30 pm DAy 2
sEPtA @ Hfc 7:30 pm
DAy 4 induction ceremony 7 pm (Lib) DAy 1
DAy 3
DAy 4
25
28
county math fair
29 nassau
final round @ hofstra 30
26
27
Passover
Spring receSS
Administrative Professionals' Day
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May
Sunday
1
District and school information can be found at
http://www.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us/
Monday
2
AP Exam
Psychology (PM)
TueSday
3
AP Exam
Spanish (AM)
WedneSday
4
All Senior Class Dues
and Obligations Must
be Cleared in order
to attend the Senior
Barbecue and receive
Yearbook
8
15
5
Registration Deadline For
6/4 SAT Exam
AP Exam
Calculus AB (AM)
Friday
6
DAy 2
9
10
DAy 2
16
Departmental Honor Society
Induction 7 pm Aud.
National Teacher Day DAy 3 Annual Budget Hearing SHS 8 pm DAy 4
AP Exam
AP Exam
English Language (AM)
U.S. Government
& Politics (AM)
11
DAy 3
DAy 4
17
18
12
SHS PTSA Gen. Membership
Meeting 7:30 pm Lib.
AP Exam
World History (AM)
AP Exams
US History (AM)
European History (PM)
Studio Art Portfolios (PM)
7
SAT Exam
Register by 4/8
Nassau Region PTA Spring Conference/
Ways & Means Expo
DAy 3
DAy 4
District Budget Vote
23
24
7th & 8th Grade Awards
Assembly 8:30 am (Aud.)
National School Nurse Day
13
Progress Reports
Available
DAy 1
DAy 2
19
20
Chieftain Issued
DAy 1
DAy 2
25
26
Student Council Meeting
2:50 pm Rm. 301
Senior High Spring Concert
& Art Show 7:30 pm DAy 3
27
28
Senior Event
Purple & White Day
Senior Barbecue (Per. 6-8)
yearbooks Distributed
DAy 1
30
31
Board of Education
Meeting SHS 8 pm
MeMorial Day
Chemistry Mock Regents 3-6 pm SDH
DAy 2
21
nyssma all-state Jazz festival @ vsC
All Senior Class Dues
and Obligations Must be
Cleared This Week
DAy 4
14
AP Exam
Human Geography (AM)
praCtiCe for varsity/Jv Cheerleading tryouts
29
Registration Deadline For
6/11 ACT Exam
DAy 1
praCtiCe for roCkettes & Color guard tryouts
22
SaTurday
SEPTA @ HFC 7:30 pm
DAy 1
AP Exams
Biology (AM)
Music Theory (AM)
Physics C: Mechanics & Electricity (PM)
Mother's Day
AP Exam
English Lit. (AM)
ThurSday
2016
Junior High Spring Concert
& Art Show 7 pm DAy 3
District Marching Band
Belmont Stakes Parade
Senior Awards Ceremony
7 pm Aud. DAy 4
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APRIL 2016
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12 13
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26 27
JUNE 2016
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7 8
14 15
21 22
28 29
T F
2 3
9 10
16 17
23 24
30
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4
11
18
25
DAy 1
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June
Sunday
District and school information can be found at
http://www.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us/
Monday
TueSday
WedneSday
1
Senior prom
6/22 Harbor links
port Washington
6pm-10pm
graduation tickets and Caps and gowns
will be distributed after Graduation Rehearsal on June 20th
Earth Science Mock
Regents 3-6 pm SDH
ThurSday
2
Student Activities
End of year Party 3 pm (SDH)
6
7
3
DAy 2 Club Meeting 7:30 pm Rm 238
DAy 3
DAy 1
DAy 2
13
14
8
9
SHS PTSA installation
Dinner 6:30 pm
10
Chieftain issued
Senior Sports Awards
Ceremony 7 pm Aud.
DAy 3
SEPTA @ HFC 7:30 pm
15
DAy 4
Nassau Region PTA
Officers' Training 7 pm
16
Brunch SDH @ 12pm
20 Senior(“College
T-Shirt” Day ) 21
graduation rehearsal @ 1 pm
17
22
23
NyS Regents Rating Day
District AND regeNts testiNg
no backpacks or cell phone usage while in the building during testing days
18
SCC of PTAs Delegates' Training 9am
28
29
all Students returning to Sewanhaka in the fall
Must leave their locks on the hall locker AFTER they clean it out!
All items must be taken home and all textbooks and library books
must be returned by June 13th.
Board of Education Meeting SHS 8 pm
24
end of fourth
Marking Period
30
Best of Luck
and Success to
The Sewanhaka High
School Class of 2016!
NATiONAl PTA CONvENTiON
25
Staff Development/
SuperintenDent'S
ConferenCe Day
last day of school
Senior prom
Father's Day
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DAy 1
SCC of PTAs installation Dinner 6 pm
Final Report Cards
Available
ACT Exam
Register by 5/6
District AND regeNts testiNg
DAy 2
27
11
no backpacks or cell phone usage while in the building during testing days
all lockers must be
Cleaned out by 3 pm
26
SAT Exams
Register by 5/5
Athletic Physicals at
Long Island Jewish
Hospital
LAst DAy
of cLAsses
19
4
T.A.G. Parent Night 7 pm lib. DAy 4
8TH GRADE NyS SCiENCE
wRiTTEN ASSESSMENT TEST
no DelayeD opening
12
SaTurday
Raindate - Senior Event
Purple & white Day
Senior Barbecue (Per. 6-8)
yearbooks Distributed
NyS Common Core
Regents Exam
in Algebra 2 (AM)
Football Parents Booster
5
Friday
2016
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1
8
15
22
29
MAY 2016
M T W
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16 17 18
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30 31
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5 6
7
12 13 14
19 20 21
26 27 28
graDuation 6 pm
at Hofstra university
S M
JULY 2016
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July
Sunday
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26 27
JUNE 2016
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7 8
14 15
21 22
28 29
T F
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9 10
16 17
23 24
30
3
District and school information can be found at
http://www.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us/
Monday
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4
11
18
25
AUGUST 2016
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4
TueSday
WedneSday
ThurSday
Friday
1
S
6
13
20
27
2016
SaTurday
2
national pta convention
5
6
7
8
9
national pta
convention
Independence Day
10
11
12
13
14
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16
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18
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sundAy
7
MondAy
tuesdAy
District and school information can be found at
http://www.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us/
WednesdAy
thursdAy
FridAy
2016
sAturdAy
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
10
11
12
13
Athletic Physicals at
Long Island Jewish
Hospital
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
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25
26
27
28
29
30
31
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JULY 2016
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SEPTEMBER 2016
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StuDent Support ServiCeS
School counSElinG
counseling and academic advisement
services are provided to all students.
school counselors assist students in
assessing their abilities, aptitudes,
interests and educational needs.
counseling services include program
planning,
academic
monitoring,
evaluation of school progress, and
college and career exploration and
preparation. Individual conferences
may be requested by both students
and parents. counselors will schedule
individual annual reviews with each
student to discuss academic progress,
graduation requirements, and post
high school plans. Parents are invited
and encouraged to attend.
carEEr & counSElinG cEntErS
Each counseling office provides
literature and computer data on
hundreds of colleges and careers.
students can also avail themselves
to the naviance and Guidance Direct
resources available on-line with
student log-ins. Please make it a point
to see your counselor and familiarize
yourself with these resources.
StudEnt drivErS
Priority is extended to the school staff
to park their cars in the school parking
lots. should there be sufficient space
remaining, some schools may permit
student parking. All cars must be
registered with the main office.
Further information may be obtained
by contacting the main Office of the
school building.
PSycholoGical SErvicES
The
District
employs
certified
psychologists to identify, evaluate
and counsel students who may have
learning problems or other related
problems that interfere with the
educational process. Psychologists
can administer individual clinical
tests. Outside referrals are made
when deemed necessary. Findings
and recommendations are shared with
parents. The schools do not provide ongoing therapeutic services.
ParEnt confErEncES findinG anSwErS
Parents who have questions about
their child’s classwork or progress in
a specific course, should contact the
subject area teacher. conferences
will be arranged when necessary or
requested.
Questions about a student’s overall
progress or about course selections
of study should be addressed to the
guidance counselor.
If a parent’s concern is of a more general
nature and involves the educational
program or activities of a school, the
building principal should be contacted
directly.
SMokinG
students are prohibited from smoking
on the school grounds or on school
buses. Disciplinary action will be
taken against those who violate this
regulation.
School lunchES & BrEakfaSt
The school lunch program is a
selfsustaining
program
serving
wellbalanced and nutritious food at
a minimum cost as specified by the
national school Lunch Act. The cost of
a full type “A” lunch is $2.25 and the
cost of a type “A” breakfast is $1.75.
Food preparation and school lunch
management are under the supervision
of experienced dietitians. students
may bring lunch from home and buy
beverages and dessert.
students who forget lunch may
“charge” the cost of up to five (5) meals
to be paid back at a later date subject
to the terms established in Board Policy
5145A. A copy of the Board Policy is
available on the District website.
rEPort cardS
Report cards will be distributed to
students approximately one week after
the close of each of the four marking
periods.
BullyinG/daSa
Bullying of any type is prohibited in
the sewanhaka central high school
District. Please check district website
for names of Dignity Act coordinators
as well as complete Board Policy.
All incidents should be reported
to a school administrator or school
counselor.
StudEnt tranSPortation
students in grades 7-12 who live in the
sewanhaka central high school District
and attend a public or nonpublic school
are eligible for bus transportation if
their homes are 1-1/2 miles or more
from the school.
Each student who is eligible for
transportation will be issued a bus
pass and must carry it at all times. Lost
passes will be replaced at a cost of
$5.00 per pass.
Transportation of children to private
and parochial schools outside the
district is provided up to a maximum
of 15 miles. Transportation for children
with disabilities is mandated by state
Law up to 50 miles. Requests for
transportation to private and parochial
schools for 2016-2017 are due by
April 1, 2016.
ahEra compliance activities
This is to notify all citizens of
the sewanhaka central high
school District that the Asbestos
management
Plan
has
been
completed and is available for public
inspection. A copy of this document
is available for review in the main
Office of each building and in the
Director of Facilities and Operations
Office located in the central
Administrative Offices, 77 Landau
Avenue, Floral Park, n.y. 11001.
If you have any questions please
contact matt castelluzzo at 4889827 to arrange a meeting to discuss
this in further detail.
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aDDitional inForMation
rEGiStration of StudEntS nEw to thE diStrict
The District requires that students entering our schools submit documentation to validate their
residency in the sewanhaka central high school District. Registration forms and procedures are
available on the District website. The District’s homeless Liaison is ms. Regina Agrusa, Assistant
superintendent for PPs and special Education services (488-9851). This process pertains to all
students who have moved into this school district from other areas, as well as incoming 7th grade
students. Also included are resident students who are transferring from a private or parochial school.
A questionnaire regarding residency is required and responses will be checked against census data,
as well as enrollment records to determine their validity. If it is found that a student is fraudulently
enrolled, he or she will be withdrawn from school and tuition charges may be assessed to the parent
and criminal charges may also be filed.
School codE of conduct
As required by the Regulations of the new york state commissioner of Education, the Board of
Education in consultation with parents, students and professional staff, developed a code for school
conduct and discipline. The plain language summary of the code is distributed to all students and
reviewed at the beginning of each school year. copies of the complete code are available in each school
as well as posted on district website.
intErnEt & inStructional tEchnoloGy uSE Policy
The purpose of establishing student use of the Internet and the sewanhaka network is to provide
students access to information resources for instructional purposes. The District regards this access
as a privilege, not a right. some of the information on the Internet may not be appropriate for student
use. Therefore, it is essential for each user to recognize his/her responsibility in having access to vast
services, sites, systems and people. In addition, users must respect all intellectual and property rights
and laws. The user is ultimately responsible for his/her actions in accessing Internet resources. Failure
to comply with the District’s Internet Guidelines may result in disciplinary or legal action as well as
suspension and/or revocation of access privileges. Parents and students must sign an Internet and
Instructional Technology use Policy consent and Waiver Form prior to student access of the Internet
in school.
nEw york StatE SEx offEndEr rEGiStry
Information about the new york state sex Offender Registration Act and public access to the
subdirectory of high Risk sex Offenders is available at www.criminaljustice.state.ny.us. This site also
contains valuable information for parents on protecting your child.
diStrict hoMEwork Policy
The long-standing tradition in education of assigning homework has been given additional support
in recent studies which identify characteristics of effective schools. Research clearly demonstrates
that time spent on homework is positively related to achievement. Through homework, classroom
instruction is reinforced, high expectations are supported, students are motivated toward selfdirection
and the relationship of school and home in the learning process is strengthened. homework is an
important part of every student’s instructional program and is part of the student’s final grade. copies
of this policy are available at each school.
vandaliSM
under a new york state Law passed in l977, parents will have to pay for any vandalism of public
property. students are also subject to suspension for this type of unacceptable behavior.
PESticidE aPPlication
Effective july 1, 2001 all public and non-public elementary and secondary school districts are required
under new york state Law section 409-h to provide written notification to all parents and staff
who wish to receive 48 hour written notice of certain pesticide applications. Please advise building
administrators should you wish to receive notice.
viSitorS
All visitors must report to the main Office of the school for a Visitor’s Pass. Passes are only given for
valid school business.
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workinG PaPErS
Working papers are required by law for students under the age of 18 who seek paid employment. Forms
for this purpose are available in the health Office. They must be signed by a parent, and the student
must have medical clearance. A birth certificate, baptismal certificate or passport is also required as
proof of age.
Equal Educational oPPortunity
Each student will have equal educational opportunities and will not be excluded from participating
in or having access to any course offerings, school services or activities on the basis of race, color,
creed, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status or disability. Anyone with a complaint
concerning sex discrimination should contact the District’s Title IX compliance Officer, Regina
Agrusa, Assistant to the superintendent for Pupil Personnel and special Education services,
488-9851. complaints concerning discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed
to Regina Agrusa at 488-9851. All other complaints should be made to the Building Principal or
(if appropriate) to the superintendent of schools.
SEction 504
students with disabilities, but not classified by the committee on special Education, are entitled to a
504 committee meeting to determine necessary accommodations to ensure access to all public school
programs and activities. Requests for a 504 committee meeting should be submitted to the building
principal. Parents or community members who believe that they have been subjected to discriminatory
treatment on basis of a disability or that the district schools, programs, or services are not fully
accessible should contact Regina Agrusa, section 504/ADA coordinator (488-9851).
SEnior citizEnS
Free passes to athletic and cultural events in the sewanhaka central high school District are available
to all senior citizens residing within the District. This is just one of many services senior citizens may
learn about by writing to the superintendent of schools, sewanhaka central high school District, 77
Landau Avenue, Floral Park, n.y. 11001. The letter should include the full name, address, date of birth
and telephone number of the person requesting the information.
diStrict criSiS Plan
As part of new york state regulations, the sewanhaka central high school District has developed a
plan which better prepares us for any crisis. Included in this plan are various types of drills, such as
early dismissal (or evacuation). In the case of early dismissal, at least once each year, parents will be
notified in writing that their child will be dismissed approximately fifteen (15) minutes prior to the
regular dismissal time. Pursuant to recent legislation, new york state Project sAVE - safe schools
Against Violence in Education, has been submitted and approved by the Board of Education. This
comprehensive safety plan has been developed in accordance to recommended guidelines. There
is a school building Emergency Response Plan in place and filed with the appropriate education
and emergency departments. copies of these plans are available in each school. If parents have
any questions regarding these plans they should contact the office of the superintendent at 488-9800
ext. 9873.
EMErGEncy School cloSinGS or dElayEd oPEninGS
Information can be found at http://www.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us/
In addition, school closings or delayed openings (when appropriate, the start of school may be delayed
2 hours instead of closing) due to inclement weather will be
announced on the following radio and television stations:
cablevision news 12, wBli (106.1 fM), wBaB (102.3 fM), wcBS (880 aM), winS (1010 aM), cBS2 hd,
whli (1100 aM), wkJy (98.3 fM) and verizon fioS1
The official radio announcement for closings will be:
“The five high schools of the Sewanhaka Central High School District will be closed today.”
The above announcement is the only official statement for the closing of our schools.
Do not confuse this with local elementary school district announcements coming from Elmont,
Floral Park, Franklin Square and New Hyde Park.
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