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CROTON-HARMON SCHOOLS
Croton-on-Hudson, New York 10520
Dr. Edward R. Fuhrman, Jr., Superintendent
Board of Education:
Giuseppina Miller, President
Iris Bugliosi, Vice President
Patrice Davidson , Trustee
Joshua Moses Diamond, Trustee
Todd Freebern, Trustee
Andrea Furey, Trustee
Neal Haber, Trustee
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A Message from the Superintendent of Schools
Dear Members of the Croton-Harmon School Community,
Welcome to the 2015-16 school year. We look forward to new experiences and relationships for the
children of our school district, our faculty and staff, and you the parents of our children.
The theme for this year is “A Forward Path.” There are many times in life where we face challenges
that may cause us to pause and hesitate. At such times, it is important for us to all remember that we must
always be moving toward a better future. In the world of the 21st century, it is change that is the status quo.
We must remember that the path to a quality education is a journey, not a destination. A focus on continuous
improvement is the best way to positively impact student learning. “A Forward Path” is necessary if we are to
fulfill our district’s mission (the “Croton Core”):
“We are committed to challenging all students, community inclusion, and fostering respect. We will
develop skills that enable students to become effective communicators, problem solvers, and researchers who are
independent learners responsible for their own learning.”
This summer, a number of facilities improvements were made as part
of the District’s ongoing capital maintenance plan. To improve safety and security,
work at all three schools included: security vestibule reconfiguration at each school,
installation of parking lot lighting at CET and PVC as well as our transportation
facility, public address system upgrades and installation of intruder hardware at all
schools, and back-up power for public address systems in the case of an emergency. The storage area of the CHHS
auditorium stage was renovated and the video production studio at CHHS was completed. In addition, grading
and drainage projects were completed including piping for original drains at Spencer Field.
Over the summer months, our teachers engaged in professional and curriculum development. For our
third straight summer, our teachers continued to deepen their work using the Learner Active, Technology-Infused
Classroom model that puts students at the center of their learning. This summer, our teachers also engaged in
Tri-States work as we prepare for a program review of K-12 Social Studies in the upcoming school year. Several
districts in the surrounding areas joined our Croton-Harmon teachers to explore the Tri-States Assessment Model
of eight performance indicators to enhance student performance. These are:
Here is some information related to each of our schools::
CETSchool will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 2:25 p.m. For security purposes, the following procedures are in place:
• All doors will be locked after morning arrival (8:20 a.m.) and remain locked all day.
• Visitors must enter through the front doors. A video intercom will be used to allow visitors access to the building.
• Students who are dropped off in the morning before school must be dropped off at the back of the building
between 8:00-8:20 a.m. After 8:20 a.m. all students arriving must enter at the front of the building.
• Students who are picked up at the end of the day will need to be signed out in the library. Pick-ups are released
at 2:25 p.m.
PVCThe first bell rings at 7:55 a.m. and the late bell rings at 8:00 a.m. School ends at 2:45 p.m. For security purposes,
the following procedures are in place:
• Students who are picked up at the end of the day will be picked up in the PVC lower parking lot. Cars must line
up and follow the directions of staff. There is no pick up in the bus loop or the upper faculty parking lot.
CHHSThe warning bell rings at 7:50 a.m. and the first bell rings at 7:55 a.m. For security purposes, the following
procedures are in place:
• Students who are dropped off in the morning must be dropped off at the back of the high school building by the
cafeteria. These doors will lock at 8:00 a.m.
To enhance security in all our schools, we ask that whenever possible visitors should call and make an
appointment prior to coming to the schools.
Student Performance
1. Performance-based Assessment
2. Student Metacognition in the Learning Process
3. Student Performance Data
Internal Support
4. Curriculum and Instruction
5. Professional Learning, Supervision and Evaluation
6. Equitable Support for Student Needs
7. Shared Vision and Environment for Change
External Support
8. Parent and Community Support
All told, we had 44 offerings for summer work including math work on the Common Core math
curriculum at the high school. PVC teachers worked to align rubrics to the new standards-based middle school
report card.
Please know that as a member of the school community, your input is valued. Should you have a
question or a problem, please follow the protocol of contacting the teacher first. If the problem is not resolved,
you can then contact the building principal or assistant principal for assistance. In unusual cases, when a problem
cannot be solved at the building level, please contact our assistant superintendent, Dr. Deborah O’Connell, or
me. We want to be respectful of everyone in the process. Our experience has been that problems are best resolved
when this protocol is followed.
All of us – parents, our board of education, teachers, and staff – will continue to strive for excellence for
our children. As we pursue “A Forward Path” we anticipate a school year filled with wonderment and excitement.
There are fantastic new experiences around the corner!
Sincerely,
Dr. Edward R. Fuhrman, Jr.
Superintendent of Schools
The Croton-Harmon School District
Our Vision of the Future
All Croton-Harmon students will develop the habits of mind and social skills to become lifelong
learners, able to contribute to the well-being of society.
District Offices 271-4713
10 Gerstein Street, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
The Croton-Harmon School District is committed to…
• Challenging all children with high expectations.
• Including parents and the wider community as partners in this endeavor.
• Fostering a climate of mutual respect.
• Having teachers play a strategic role in students’ education.
• Developing student skills that will enable them to meet responsibly the challenges that
lie ahead of them.
Superintendent of Schools: 271-4793
Dr. Edward R. Fuhrman, Jr. (Denise Lowry – Secretary to Superintendent)
Assistant Superintendent: 271-6510
Croton-Harmon School District graduates will develop into effective communicators,
Dr. Deborah O’Connell
(Jacqueline Meyer – Secretary to Assistant Superintendent)
researchers and problem-solvers, individuals who are independent learners and assume
Assistant Superintendent for Business: 271-4713, ext. 4222
responsibility for their own learning and behavior.
Diane L. Chaissan (Christina Wallace – Secretary to Assistant Superintendent for Business)
Board of Education
Business/District Office Giuseppina Miller, President
7 Michaels Lane
271-2430
giuseppina.miller@chufsd.org
Susan CamillierePurchase Clerk/Accounts
Payable, ext. 4208
Susan Cerrato
Bookkeeper, ext. 4207
Kim Johnson
District Clerk/Personnel, ext. 4206
Risa Ross
Payroll Clerk, ext. 4210
Dina Mikulewicz
District Treasurer, ext. 4212
Iris Cross-Bugliosi, Vice President
26 Woodlake Drive
271-8826
iris.bugliosi@chufsd.org
271-4713
Patrice Davidson
7 Hollis Lane
271-5304
patrice.davidson@chufsd.org
Technology Office 271-4713, ext. 4213
Joshua Moses Diamond
141 Colabaugh Pond Road
271-5052
joshua.diamond@chufsd.org
Transportation
427 Yorktown Road
271-4675; fax 271-4512
Todd Freebern
5 Arrowcrest Drive
712-0959
todd.freebern@chufsd.org
Andrea Furey
14 Morningside Drive
271-7640
andrea.furey@chufsd.org
Neal Haber
7 Sunset Drive
271-2886
neal.haber@chufsd.org
The Board of Education meets on
the first Thursday of each month
and holds a work session on the
third Thursday, unless otherwise
noted on the calendar.
Deborah August
Rochelle O’Mara
Nora Mavrommatis
Ellen Schulz
Marlene Galazin
Director of Technology
Supervisor
Dispatcher
Dispatcher
Clerical Assistant
Pupil Personnel Office 271-6675
Karen Gatto
Michele Forzaglia
Christine Wallace
Director of PPS
Special Education Secretary
Special Education Secretary
Dr. Eric Mier
Keane & Beane, Esqs.
School Physician
School Attorney
Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School
8 Gerstein Street
271-5184
Kelly Maloney
Kerri Bianchi
Principal
Assistant Principal
Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School
3 Glen Place
271-2191
Dr. Barbara Ulm
Michael Plotkin
Principal
Assistant Principal
Buildings & Grounds Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School
8 Gerstein Street
271-4716
Croton-Harmon High School
36 Old Post Road South
Paul GibbonsDirector of School
Facilities
Sandra Rasulo
Clerical Assistant, ext. 3210
Alan Capasso
Mark Maxam
Adult Education Office 271-5184, ext. 3208
Iris StevensDirector of Adult
Education and Elementary
After-School Programs
271-2147
Principal
Assistant Principal
Athletics271-2147, ext. 1209
Thomas CunninghamDirector of Athletics, P.E.,
Health & Wellness
Tracey Borges
Secretary for Athletics
We encourage all parents and
community residents to follow the work
of the district and Building Planning
Councils by reading the PTA/PTSA
newsletters and Reflections.
Building Planning Councils
Each of the three schools in the district has
a Planning Council designed to increase
the involvement of staff, parents, and
community members in the process of
educational decision-making. Faculty, staff,
and parent members of the councils meet
monthly, following a structure laid out by
the statewide New Compact for Learning.
This New York State initiative works to
broaden the dialogue about what is good
for children and to marshal new and
previously existing resources toward one
important goal – improving educational
results. Issues addressed by the CrotonHarmon planning councils in recent years
include the Code of Conduct and the
Wellness Policy. Parents and community
members are encouraged to contact
parent members of the councils to suggest
issues of concern (excluding personnel
and budget matters, which are not in the
purview of the councils).
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District Profile
T
he personalized approach to teaching found in our schools makes the CrotonHarmon School District one of the most successful in a county known
for the high quality of its public schools. Small class size and an outstanding
faculty contribute to Croton-Harmon’s superb reputation. The district has been
recognized by the state and the nation for its outstanding programs and services.
Both the Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School and the Pierre Van Cortlandt
Middle School have been named Schools of Excellence by the U.S. Department of
Education, and are “project” schools in the Columbia University Teachers College
Reading and Writing Project. Croton-Harmon High School served as a model
and pilot school as new state standards and assessments were developed for higher
expectations in student performance. The high school has been named one of
Westchester’s top high schools and was included in the Newsweek and U.S. News
and World Report listing of the top high schools in the nation. In addition, the high
school has been recognized for its positive reforms in nationally published books
on education.
Located in Westchester County, approximately 33 miles north of New
York City, the school district encompasses parts of the towns of Cortlandt and
Yorktown and includes the village of Croton-on-Hudson. The district population
is approximately 15,000, with more than 1,700 students expected to attend the
Croton-Harmon schools this year.
Because of the wide variety of learning approaches and programs, CrotonHarmon students can reach their full potential, develop the habits of mind and
social skills necessary to become lifelong learners, and be able to contribute
positively to society.
Croton-Harmon
High School
Pierre Van Cortlandt
Middle School
Carrie E. Tompkins School Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
School will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 2:25 p.m., with the first buses departing
school at 2:35 p.m.
• Visitors must enter through the front doors. A video intercom will be used to allow
visitors access to the building.
• Students who are dropped off must be dropped off at the back of the building
between 8:00-8:20 a.m. After 8:20 a.m., all students arriving must be dropped off
at the front of the building.
• Students who are picked up at the end of the day will need to be signed out in the
library.
Student pickup is from 2:25-2:40 p.m.
Carrie E. Tompkins
Elementary School
About Our Schools
Principal: Kelly Maloney, 271-5184
Assistant Principal: Kerri Bianchi
Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School (CET) – 8 Gerstein Street
A neighborhood school dedicated to meeting the needs of the individual child, Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School
provides a warm, nurturing environment for its students. Our motto “CET will REACH for Knowledge” promotes respect, effort,
acceptance, cooperation, and honesty. These positive character traits are taught and emphasized through common read alouds.
The implementation of the Second Step program has played a critical role in maximizing academic and social behavior outcomes
for all students. This program promotes school success, school connectedness, and a safe and respectful school climate by directly
teaching students the skills that strengthen their ability to have empathy, manage their emotions, and solve problems.
Reading/language arts and math are taught in extended blocks to allow students more time to develop their abilities
in these subjects. The Reading Workshop model includes a teacher-directed mini-lesson to introduce students to essential literacy
skills, an independent reading time during which students develop their stamina and volume as they individually read “just right
books,” and a one-on-one conferring time when student and teacher meet to discuss reading selections. More targeted instruction
is provided at this time. Guided reading where the teacher meets with a small group of students with similar needs also takes place.
The Writing Workshop is an integral component of the language arts block as well. Students learn to write within a variety of
genres. As they develop their “writer’s voice,” they edit, draft, and publish. We use Fundations, phonics and spelling program, in
kindergarten through second grade and Words Their Way in third grade.
Each day, students spend extended time exploring the mysteries of math. We use Eureka math to meet the Common
Core math standards. In primary grades, manipulatives such as cubes, straws, and the 100s chart provide concrete examples
to help children make meaning of new concepts. Spinners, dice, number lines, and other manipulatives support learning in
the intermediate grades. Games are taught to reinforce skills and concepts. The math curriculum integrates writing as a way to
demonstrate student understanding of mathematical thinking. We offer Math Olympiads as a before school program to fourthgrade students who have an interest in math and a before-school math club for third-grade students.
The curriculum in other subject matter is also carefully structured. Social studies in the lower grades centers around
the neighborhood, family, and community, whereas the older students investigate U.S. and World history. The social studies
curriculum is often integrated with the language arts curriculum. Our students are engaged in hands-on, inquiry-based science,
and are taught to think like a scientist. Each grade has four units of study that cover physical, life, earth, environmental, and
health sciences.
Technology is integrated into the curriculum at CET. Computers are located in each classroom, the library, and a lab
which contains 30 computers along with multi-media stations. The library is a hub for research - through books and the Internet
- as well as for storytelling by our expert librarian. In addition, our classrooms are equipped with technological enhancements.
A CET education also includes technology instruction and opportunities to use technology to analyze, learn, and explore. We
created a technology scope and sequence that addresses the International Society for Technology in Education standards. All
classrooms have five computers, a document camera, and a SMARTBoard. There are mobile laptop carts that are utilized regularly
by the third- and fourth-grade classes, and iPad carts (each with 5 iPads) that are available. All classes have a dedicated period once
a week to attend the technology lab. Students enjoy a full array of other subjects. Students visit library, art and music once a week.
Additionally, our music program offers before-school chorus and band for fourth-graders as well as a strong strings program for
students in first through fourth grades. Students are also engaged in physical education twice a week, which emphasizes lifetime
fitness, healthy eating, and team building.
Enrichment extends the learning experiences and enjoyment for CET students. Every year, each grade level works
hard to present a musical performance which incorporates learning from the classroom. Artists-in-residence work with students in
papermaking, weaving, or U.S. history; naturalists visit with reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and birds; and scientists share their
work.
Students also go out into the field; the nearby Hudson River is an especially rich resource for all grade levels. Classes
go out to Croton Point Park to observe the river- its tides, landscape, and wildlife. At Teatown Lake Reservation, children tap for
maple sugar and use nets to catch insects found in the pond. Students in third and fourth grade serve on Student Government
and work on issues facing the student population. Community service projects have included UNICEF collection, a Food Drive
for the Croton Caring Committee, personal clothing and toiletries collection for the victims of natural disasters and the “Souper”
Bowl canned goods collection for the Cortlandt Emergency Food Bank.
A variety of approaches are used to assess the progress of CET students. Students have writing folders with selected
samples of their written work to demonstrate their progress in the Writing Workshop. Teachers and students together maintain
reading logs to assess student reading levels, choices of books, and volume of reading. Students are given reading assessments
quarterly to determine their reading level. Renaissance STAR, a computer adapted timed test, is administered three times during
the year as one way to measure students’ growth.
The CET staff is proud to be a professional learning community by working together on professional development
activities; outside experts are brought in by the district to work with the staff on new programs, and teachers are active members of
study groups and committees.
CET teaches all children, including those with special needs, within its own classrooms. Individualized, small group,
and whole group class instruction is provided to all students. We have a team of special education teachers, speech teachers,
an occupational therapist, a school psychologist, a social worker, and a school nurse to help meet the academic, social, and
emotional needs of all students. Our school is dedicated to providing what is best for each and every one of our students. CET
promotes a love of learning in a warm, positive environment. Together with our community, we empower each student to thrive
academically, creatively and socially and to become responsible citizens. CET is proud to be recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education as a 2014 National Blue Ribbon School.
Faculty and Staff
Kindergarten
Tara Carlucci
Dafna Stouber
Lisa Vlad
Megan Weiss
Patricia Zamperlin
Grade 1
Maryann Bernfeld
Joanna Besana
Eileen Fallon
Stefanie Liss
Patricia Lynch
Grade 2
Denise Baker
Phyllis Carr
Jenna Hamilton
Debbie Liebert
Reni McManus
Rebekah Rupp
Grade 3
Joann Chousa
Gina Glynn
Erica Hubbard
Jo-Ann More
Linda Reich
Ruth Sullivan
Grade 4
Tara Arturi
Craig Campanaro
Eileen Deacy
Annemarie Moore
Jill Shapiro
Ana Maria Strattner
Physical Education
George Castelli
Robin Cooke
Art
Brienne Lafuente
Secretary to Principal: Sheri Handwerger
To Report Absences: 271-2947
Music
Ivelaw Carrington
Sara O’Brien
Jane Parkhouse
Marlena Peters
Instrumental
Strings
Strings
Vocal
Library
Melissa Heckler
Librarian
Student Services
Kelly Banas
Judy Cohen
Janet Cueto
Nicole Dinis
Lauren Fitzgerald
Lisa Flynn
Lisa Frey
Debra Gagliano
Lauren Gonzales
Deborah Hager
Allison Marston
Travis Moll
Christina Pegna
Dorothy Perrone
Nancy Rimoli
Eileen Stark
Renee Tanner
Jessica Valentino
Kaitlin Walter
TBD
Special Education Teacher
Nurse
English as a Second Language
Speech Pathologist
Psychologist
Academic Intervention Services
Speech Pathologist
Occupational Therapist
Social Worker
Speech Pathologist
Welcome Center
Mary Ellen Carullo
Office Staff
Lisa Fitzgerald
Jean Flandreau
Clerical Assistant
Clerical Assistant
Custodial Staff
Michael Hyrcko
Robert Lazevnick
Louanne Maxner
Brian Rizzo
Frank Scaramellino
Night Custodian
Night Custodian
Night Custodian
Head Custodian
Day Custodian
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About Our Schools
Principal: Dr. Barbara Ulm, 271-2191
Assistant Principal: Michael Plotkin
Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School (PVC) – 3 Glen Place
Middle school is a very special time in a child’s development. It is at this time when rapid intellectual,
emotional and physical changes occur and leave a child seeking to gain greater independence. Pierre Van
Cortlandt Middle School is structured to recognize the developmental needs of students at different
grade levels: Fifth- and sixth-grade academic classes are taught by two teachers – one teacher for math
and science and one teacher for humanities; seventh- and eighth-grade students are taught by a team
consisting of teachers specializing in math, science, English, social studies and special education.
Because the school is small, teachers and students know each other and the result is a caring,
supportive, family atmosphere. Teachers at each grade level meet daily as a team to plan curriculum and
share student progress. School counselors and other support staff are also available to work along with the
teams to provide added student assistance. In some classrooms, the special education teacher works with
the regular education teacher to provide a very strong support system to better assure student success.
Individual student needs are also met through differentiated instruction.
In addition to the usual academic courses, PVC students take Chinese, Spanish and French beginning
in fifth grade. At the end of eighth grade, students have the opportunity to receive high school credit in
foreign language by passing a locally developed exam. Eighth-grade students are also enrolled in the high
school science course Living Environment, and may take Algebra I. Upon successful completion of these
courses and passing of Regents exams, students will receive high school credit. Students in grades five
through eight may also participate in art, general music, chorus, band, strings, physical education, home
and career skills, media and communications, and health. Together, these courses provide students with a
challenging interdisciplinary program.
Technology is an important instructional/learning tool at PVC. Students use computers for accessing
the Internet, word processing, programming, desktop publishing, academic support, podcasting and
blogging. Each classroom has access to Smart Board technology. Such use of technology greatly enhances
student learning. A separate class, Media and Communications, engages students in responsible computer
usage and video techniques. Students also learn web page design.
An advisory program supports the social/emotional growth of students. Twice each month,
students meet in small groups with a teacher to discuss important topics such as conflict resolution,
friendship/respect, tolerance and bullying prevention. The school uses the research-based OLWEUS
Bullying Prevention Program, which combines the efforts of all school staff, students, parents and
community members to diminish bullying. In addition, the school utilizes a PBIS (Positive Behavior
Intervention and Support) program. Students are recognized through this program for being positive
role models for others.
A wide variety of extracurricular activities is available to students. They can choose to be part of the
Yearbook Club, jazz band, Drama Club, spring musical, Destination ImagiNation, literary magazine,
school newspaper, Social Action Club or International Club, as well as many others. In seventh and
eighth grade, students can choose to participate on modified sports teams.
Parents and community members are integral to the school’s success. Parents are encouraged to take
an active role in their child’s education. Ongoing communication with their child’s teachers is important.
Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled in the fall and as needed throughout the school year. Becoming
an active member of the PTA is also a wonderful way to be involved.
Faculty and Staff
English
Jackie Johnson
Maryann Zabbia
Matthew Zinman
World Languages
Sally Barnes
Maria D’Amato
Charlene Sirlin
Qi Song
Marie Sullivan
Secretary to Principal: Stacy Wichman
Special Education
Janet Cook
Marisa Gendron Linda
Jamison
Daniel Large
Stephen Palencsar
Nancy Saladino
Science
Amanda Birdsall
Dara Diamond
Noah Gallagher
Social Studies
Richard Casey
Joseph Streany, Jr.
Sarah Wellman
Grade 5
Emma Akhondzadeh
Eve Barkan
Katie Brennan
Erica Camilo
Kira Herbert
Arts
Wendy Armstrong
Jocelyn Fontana
Michael Katzman
Johanna Mustacchi
Sara O’Brien
Lisa Sable
Chase Stevens
Art
Home & Career Skills
Music
Media and Communications
Music
Music
Art
Health Education
Jessica Butts
Library/Media Center
Linda Fuerst
Library/Media Specialist
Grade 6
Maureen Dillon
Katherine Ernau
Dawn Giordano
Jennifer (Barth) Rescigno
Alison Romm
Lauren Scollins
Student Services
Carrie Beja
Sarah Campbell
Nicole Dinis
Jeanine Isabella
Glenn Klugherz
Kayla Martin
Laurie Payne
Eileen Stark
School Counselor
Speech Pathologist
School Counselor
Psychologist
Student Assistance Counselor
Nurse
Mathematics
Phil Ranieri
Eric Schmidt
Kym Timpano
Physical Education
Kevin Flynn
Ben Martucci
Office Staff
Carol Ann Lakovits-Pucci Clerical Support
Marlene Ratliff
Clerical Support
Custodial Staff
Karen Cloutier
Robert Greco
Michael Heffernan
Les Laurence
Mark Nikitopoulos
Welcome Center
Janice Swerdloff
Day Custodian
Head Custodian
Night Custodian
Night Custodian
Night Custodian
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About Our Schools
Principal: Alan Capasso, 271-2147
Assistant Principal: Mark Maxam
Croton-Harmon High School (CHHS) – 36 Old Post Road South
The small, personal atmosphere of CHHS provides a learning environment in which there is continuous attention
given to individual student needs. The faculty develops curriculum and approaches to instruction to ensure that every
graduate is an effective communicator, researcher, and problem-solver.
An affiliate of the Coalition of Essential Schools, an association that strives to enhance the educational experiences
of students, CHHS is dedicated to the belief that all students can learn and that their minds are best stimulated when
they become active learners.
Among the unique aspects of this school is the modified block schedule, which allows students an opportunity to
pursue projects in larger time blocks and to work together on interdisciplinary activities. All student needs are taken
into account in heterogeneous classes, including students with special needs and those requiring an extra challenge.
Students at CHHS have access to a wide variety of courses, including 18 Advanced Placement classes. AP courses
are given in American History, World History, Comparative Government, Macroeconomics, Biology, Chemistry,
Physics 1 and C, Calculus AB and BC, English Language, English Literature and Composition, French Language,
Spanish Language, Statistics, Studio Art Drawing and 2D Design, and Environmental Science. New for the 201516 school year are courses in Computer Science. In each of the three languages offered at CHHS, advanced foreign
language students may participate in foreign exchange/travel programs. French students have the opportunity to go
to school in France for two weeks and to live with families; Spanish students have the opportunity to participate in a
cultural visit to a Spanish-speaking country; and Mandarin students can participate in a student/teacher exchange with
two partner schools in China. Students interested in vocational training spend part of their school day at Putnam/
Northern Westchester BOCES Tech Center in Yorktown. Students also have the ability to take courses not offered at
CHHS online through Virtual High School and Online Courses for the 21st Century (OC21).
Another unique program offered at CHHS is Science Research. This three-year program allows students an
opportunity to develop research skills and to design and carry out long-term study in the fields of mathematics, life
sciences, physical sciences, or social sciences. As part of the program, students work with a researcher or scientist who
acts as their mentor. Students in the program present their work at competitions and to parents and the community at
a district Science Research Symposium. CHHS Science Research students have earned prestigious awards, including
the Intel Talent Search semifinalist and finalist status.
Technology is integrated into all classes at CHHS. Teachers regularly make use of the Smart Boards that are
installed in each classroom, math classes make extensive use of the graphing calculator, science teachers incorporate
Vernier probes for data collection, and teachers have individual web pages accessible through the school’s website.
Students have extensive access to computers and/or Chromebooks. Wireless internet access is available throughout
the school building. Two state-of-the-art science labs which were designed to be flexible are available for conducting
experiments and classroom instruction. These labs also are equipped with the latest technology for electronic data
collection and presentation.
When evaluating student achievement, both traditional (standardized tests) and non-traditional assessments
(portfolios, exhibitions, and presentations) are used.
During the last 10 weeks of their senior year, most students participate in CHOOSE (Croton-Harmon Options
and Opportunities for a Senior Experience), an interest-driven internship program. Seniors select an area of interest
that they might want to pursue as a career and the school makes a match with a business, professional, artisan, or
not-for-profit agency. Through the internship, students gain hands-on experience and learn about teamwork and
responsibility. The project requires researching the field, creating an annotated bibliography, and keeping a daily
journal. It concludes with a 40-minute presentation on the internship experience before an evaluation committee of
peers, faculty, and community members.
To graduate from CHHS, all students must complete at least 25 hours of community service. Many exceed that
number and become committed to the importance of meaningful volunteerism.
The dedicated faculty works closely with students both in and out of the classroom. The Student-Faculty Congress,
consisting of 35 students and 10 faculty members, discusses real issues that affect the school and seeks solutions to
school-wide topics like curriculum offerings, school safety, and tolerance.
In addition to academic endeavors, the high school offers a variety of other activities to its students including a
large interscholastic athletic program as well as many extracurricular clubs and activities
In summary, the Croton-Harmon High School offers many ways and opportunities for students to reach their full
potential.
Faculty and Staff
English
Susan Ardolino
Joseph Merriam
Noel Schoenleber
Marc Sorondo
Jaclyn Szymanski
Ashley Valentine
Mathematics
Gregory Bradley
Susan Dudman
Tracey Finan
Soyoung Lim
Kurt Lindner
Eileen Pike
Foreign Language
Susan Bree
Nora Jordan
Alison Rhoades
Jeannie Van Asselt
Sophie Wang-Paolicelli
Science
Laurel Cardellichio
Tatiana Dyakina
Raymond Ferrara
Zhanna Glazenburg
Donna Light Donovan
Jamie Rooney
Michael Spalding
Health Education
Kerri Tracy
Physical Education
Melissa Alamprese-Platt
Ben Martucci
William Thom
Social Studies
John Bohuniek
Brett Bowden
Michael Chimileski
Lauren Maiolo
Thomas Naughton
Christopher O’Connor
Dean of Students: Chris O’Connor
Secretary to Principal: Leslie Valentine
Arts
Jodi Burger
Ivelaw Carrington
Jennifer Moore
Sara O’Brien
Chase Stevens
Michael Weinstein
Art
Music
Art
Music
Art
Music
Library/Media Center
Pamela Morrison
Library/Media Specialist
Student Services
Ryan Callahan
RISE Program
Sarah Campbell
Phyllis Cobb
Nurse
Jonna Deak
Special Education
Daniel Delaney
Special Education
Kim Gaynor
Special Education
Kelly Ingraham-Friedman Special Education
Suzanne Lewis
Transitional Alternative
Program
Kayla Martin
Student Assistance Counselor
Sam Occhipinti
Transitional Alternative Program
Eric Rosen
Psychologist
Kirby Mosenthal
Guidance Counselor
Tanya Thibideau
Guidance Counselor
Leslie Troise
Guidance Counselor
Flexible Support Program
Victoria McGuire
Psychologist
David Xavier
Teacher
Office Staff
Judy Cummins
Lorraine Levins
Judith Rizzi
Guidance Secretary
Office Assistant
School Monitor
Custodial Staff
Mohammed Aggoub
Greg Cicero
Scott Gilbert
Glenn O’Neill
Ismael Rama
Night Custodian
Head Custodian
Night Custodian
Day Custodian
Night Custodian
7
8
September 2015
SUNDAY
MONDAY
Important Dates in August 2015
TUESDAY
1
Aug. 25-28
CHHS Senior Class Portraits
Aug. 31
Superintendent’s Conference Day
(Staff Only)
Superintendent’s
Conference Day
(Staff Only)
6
7
13
14
8
WEDNESDAY
2
THURSDAY
3
First Day of School
(Students)
Kindergarten Half-Day
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Kindergarten First Day
(A-G) 9:30-11:00 a.m.
(H-Z) 12:00-1:30 p.m.
CET, PVC, CHHS
Building Planning Council
Meeting, 3:15 p.m.
PVC Modified Sports
Begin
PVC Principal’s Coffee,
8:15-9:00 a.m.
Board of Education
Meeting, CHHS
Community Room,
7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY
4
SATURDAY
5
First Full Day of
Kindergarten
10
11
12
16
17
18
19
PVC Back-to-School
Night (Grades 5 & 6),
6:30 p.m.
CHHS PTSA Meeting,
8:30 a.m.
9
CHHS Senior
CHEF Board
Portrait
Retakes
Meeting
Labor Day
SCHOOLS CLOSED
15
Board of Education
Work Session,
7:30 p.m.
SCHOOLS CLOSED
SCHOOLS CLOSED
CHHS Senior Group
Photo
20
21
22
23
CHHS Booster Club
Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
25
24
26
CHHS Back-to-School
Night, 6:30 p.m.
CET Back-to-School
7:00 p.m.
SCHOOLS CLOSED
27
28
CET Back-to-School
7:00 p.m.
29
CET Back-to-School
Night (Kindergarten),
7:00 p.m.
30
PVC Back-to-School
6:30 p.m.
august 2015
S M T W T F S
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
october 2015
S M T W T
1
4 5 6 7 8
11 12 13 14 15
18 19 20 21 22
25 26 27 28 29
F
2
9
16
23
30
S
3
10
17
24
31
Notes:
CROTON-HARMON SCHOOLS • Excellence
in Education • www.chufsd.org
9
10
October 2015
SUNDAY
MONDAY
september 2015
S M T
1
6 7 8
13 14 15
20 21 22
27 28 29
W
2
9
16
23
30
T
3
10
17
24
F
4
11
18
25
S
5
12
19
26
4
WEDNESDAY
november 2015
S
1
8
15
22
29
M
2
9
16
23
30
T
3
10
17
24
W
4
11
18
25
T
5
12
19
26
F
6
13
20
27
S
7
14
21
28
5
PVC School
Picture Day
Fall After-School
Program Begins
11
TUESDAY
Fall Adult
Education Program
Begins
12
6
PVC Principal’s
Coffee, 9:00 a.m.
13
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
CHHS Faculty &
Underclassmen
Portraits
SEPTA Board
Meeting, 9:30 a.m.
SATs Given at
CHHS
1
8
CET, PVC, CHHS
Meeting, 3:15 p.m.
Board of Education
Meeting, CHHS
Community Room,
7:30 p.m.
CET Picture Day
CHHS Booster
Club Meeting,
7:30 p.m.
Columbus Day
SCHOOLS CLOSED
7
THURSDAY
14
PSATs Given at
CHHS
CHEF Board Meeting
15
CHHS 1st Quarter
Interims Mailed
2
9
CHHS Senior
Portrait Retakes
(Final)
Emergency
Management Plan
Drill, 15 Minute
Early Dismissal
16
3
10
17
18
19
20
21
National Unity
Day Celebration
25
26
27
28
23
22
CHHS Student
Faculty Congress
Retreat
CHHS Fall Drama
Presentation,
7:30 p.m.
Board of Education
Work Session,
7:30 p.m.
CHHS Student
Faculty Congress
Retreat
CHHS PTSA
Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
CET Halloween
Parade
29
30
24
CHHS Fall Drama
Presentation,
2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
31
Notes:
11
12
November 2015
SUNDAY
1
MONDAY
2
TUESDAY
3
Election Day
Superintendent’s
Conference Day
CET, PVC and CHHS
Parent/Teacher
Conferences
SCHOOLS CLOSED
FOR STUDENTS
8
9
Winter JV and Varsity
Sports Begin
10
WEDNESDAY
4
CHHS Parent/
Teacher Evening
Conferences,
5:00-8:00 p.m.
11
CHHS Booster Club
Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
15
16
PVC Picture
Retakes
5
FRIDAY
CET, PVC, CHHS
Building Planning
Council Meeting,
3:15 p.m.
6
Board of Education
Meeting, CHHS
Community Room,
7:30 p.m.
12
CHHS Faculty &
Underclassmen
Portrait Retakes
13
SATURDAY
7
SATs and SAT
Subject Tests
Given, NOT at
CHHS
14
CHHS 1st Quarter
Ends
CHHS Parent/
Teacher Conferences,
5:30-8:30 p.m.
PVC Parent/Teacher
Conferences,
5:00-8:00 p.m.
PVC Parent Coffee,
7:00-8:00 p.m.
THURSDAY
17
CET Parent/
Teacher
Conferences,
5:00-8:00 p.m.
Veterans Day
SCHOOLS CLOSED
CHEF Board
Meeting
PVC Parent/
Teacher
Conferences,
5:00-8:00 p.m.
CHHS TAP
Thanksgiving
Dinner, 6:00 p.m.
18
19
Board of Education
Work Session,
7:30 p.m.
20
CHHS Report
Cards Mailed
CET Picture
Retakes
21
22
23
CHHS Hall of
Distinguished
Graduates
Induction
Ceremony
29
24
25
27
26
28
Half-Day for
Students and Staff
THANKSGIVING RECESS
30
Winter Modified
Sports Begin
october 2015
S M T W T
1
4 5 6 7 8
11 12 13 14 15
18 19 20 21 22
25 26 27 28 29
F
2
9
16
23
30
S
3
10
17
24
31
december 2015
S M T
1
6 7 8
13 14 15
20 21 22
27 28 29
W
2
9
16
23
30
T
3
10
17
24
31
F
4
11
18
25
S
5
12
19
26
Notes:
13
14
December 2015
SUNDAY
MONDAY
6
TUESDAY
7
1
8
PVC Principal’s
Coffee, 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Superintendent’s
Conference Day
(Half-Day for
Students)
CET, PVC, CHHS
Building Planning
Council Meeting,
3:15 p.m.
CHHS College
Symposium,
7:00 p.m.
Board of Education
Meeting, CHHS
Community Room,
7:30 p.m.
2
9
SEPTA Board
Meeting, 9:30 a.m.
Board of Education
Work Session,
7:30 p.m.
13
14
Board of Education
Budget Work
Session, 7:30 p.m.
CHHS Booster
Club Meeting,
7:30 p.m.
15
PVC Winter
Concert, 7:00 p.m.
3
10
CHHS PTSA
Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
FRIDAY
4
PVC Fall Drama
CHHS Talent
Show, 7:00 p.m.
11
SATURDAY
5
SATs and SAT
Subject Tests
Given, NOT at
CHHS
12
CHHS Talent
Show, 7:00 p.m.
(SNOW DATE)
CHEF Board
Meeting
16
CHHS Winter
Concert, 7:00 p.m.
PVC Winter
Concert (SNOW
DATE), 7:00 p.m.
17
CHHS Winter
Concert (SNOW
DATE), 7:00 p.m.
18
CET Winter
Concert for
Parents, 8:45 a.m.
19
20
21
22
23
25
24
26
CHHS 2nd
Quarter Interims
Mailed
HOLIDAY Recess
27
28
29
30
31
november 2015
S
1
8
15
22
29
HOLIDAY Recess
M
2
9
16
23
30
T
3
10
17
24
W
4
11
18
25
T
5
12
19
26
F
6
13
20
27
S
7
14
21
28
january 2016
S M T W T F
1
3 4 5 6 7 8
10 11 12 13 14 15
17 18 19 20 21 22
24 25 26 27 28 29
31
S
2
9
16
23
30
Notes:
15
16
January 2016
SUNDAY
MONDAY
december 2015
S M T
1
6 7 8
13 14 15
20 21 22
27 28 29
W
2
9
16
23
30
T
3
10
17
24
31
F
4
11
18
25
TUESDAY
S
5
12
19
26
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1
SATURDAY
2
february 2016
S M
1
7 8
14 15
21 22
28 29
T
2
9
16
23
W
3
10
17
24
T
4
11
18
25
F
5
12
19
26
S
6
13
20
27
HOLIDAY Recess
3
10
4
Classes Resume
11
CHHS Booster
Club Meeting,
7:30 p.m.
5
12
6
13
7
CET, PVC, CHHS
Building Planning
Council Meeting,
3:15 p.m.
Board of Education
Meeting, CHHS
Community Room,
7:30 p.m.
14
CHEF Board
Meeting
8
9
15
16
SEPTA Board
Meeting, 9:30 a.m.
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
26
27
28
29
30
SATs and SAT
CHHS
PTSA
Subject Tests
Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
Given, NOT at
CHHS
Board
of
Education
Martin Luther King,
Work Session,
Jr. Day
7:30 p.m.
SCHOOLS CLOSED
25
24
Board of Education
Budget Work
Session, 7:30 p.m.
CHHS 2nd
Quarter Ends
CET Report Cards
31
Notes:
17
18
February 2016
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
1
2
Spring After-School
Program Begins
7
CHHS Shakespeare
Production
(SNOW DATE)
14
8
PVC Principal’s
Coffee, 9:00 a.m.
9
CET Kindergarten
Registration by
Appointment,
8:00-11:30 a.m.
CET Kindergarten
Registration by
Appointment,
12:30-3:15 p.m.
CHHS Booster Club
Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Board of Education
Work Session,
7:30 p.m.
15
16
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
CHHS Grades 9 &
10 Parent Meeting,
7:00 p.m.
CET, PVC, CHHS
Building Planning
Council Meeting,
3:15 p.m.
CHHS Report
Cards Mailed
3
10
CET Kindergarten
Registration by
Appointment,
8:00-11:30 a.m.
CET Specials
Showcase,
7:00-8:15 p.m.
17
WINTER Recess
4
Board of Education
Meeting, CHHS
Community Room,
7:30 p.m.
11
CET Kindergarten
Registration by
Appointment,
12:30-3:15 p.m.
5
SATURDAY
6
CHHS Shakespeare Production,
7:00 p.m.
12
13
CET Kindergarten
Registration by
Appointment,
8:00-11:30 a.m.
CHEF Board Meeting
Incoming Freshmen
Orientation, 7:00 p.m.
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
26
25
27
Board of Education
Budget Work
Session, 7:30 p.m.
28
29
january 2016
S M T W T F
1
3 4 5 6 7 8
10 11 12 13 14 15
17 18 19 20 21 22
24 25 26 27 28 29
31
S
2
9
16
23
30
march 2016
S M T
1
6 7 8
13 14 15
20 21 22
27 28 29
W
2
9
16
23
30
T
3
10
17
24
31
F
4
11
18
25
S
5
12
19
26
Notes:
19
20
March 2016
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
1
WEDNESDAY
2
THURSDAY
3
CHHS PTSA Meeting,
8:30 a.m.
FRIDAY
4
CET, PVC, CHHS
Building Planning
Council Meeting,
3:15 p.m.
6
13
7
8
Spring JV and
Varsity Sports
Begin
CHHS 3rd
Quarter Interims
Mailed
Spring Adult
Education Program
Begins
Board of Education
Work Session,
7:30 p.m.
14
CHHS Booster
Club Meeting,
7:30 p.m.
15
9
SEPTA Board
Meeting, 9:30 a.m.
Board of Education
Meeting, CHHS
Community Room,
7:30 p.m.
10
11
National Honor
Society Induction,
7:00 p.m.
17
5
Destination
Imagination
Eastern Regional
Tournament
SATs and SAT
Subject Tests
Given, NOT at
CHHS
12
Board of
Education Budget
Workshop, CHHS
Community Room,
8 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
CHEF Board
Meeting
16
SATURDAY
18
CHHS Spring
Musical, 7:30 p.m.
19
CHHS Spring
Musical, 7:30 p.m.
20
21
22
23
25
24
26
CHHS Spring
Musical, 1:00 p.m.
SPRING Recess
27
28
29
30
31
Spring Modified
Sports Begin
february 2016
S M
1
7 8
14 15
21 22
28 29
T
2
9
16
23
W
3
10
17
24
T
4
11
18
25
F
5
12
19
26
S
6
13
20
27
april 2016
S M T W T F
1
3 4 5 6 7 8
10 11 12 13 14 15
17 18 19 20 21 22
24 25 26 27 28 29
S
2
9
16
23
30
SPRING RECESS
Notes:
21
22
April 2016
SUNDAY
MONDAY
march 2016
S M T
1
6 7 8
13 14 15
20 21 22
27 28 29
W
2
9
16
23
30
T
3
10
17
24
31
F
4
11
18
25
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1
SATURDAY
2
may 2016
S
5
12
19
26
3
S
1
8
15
22
29
M
2
9
16
23
30
T
3
10
17
24
31
W
4
11
18
25
T
5
12
19
26
F
6
13
20
27
S
7
14
21
28
4
5
6
7
CET PVC, CHHS
Building Planning
Council Meeting,
3:15 p.m.
CET Parent/
Teacher
Conferences, 5:008:00 p.m.
Board of Education
Meeting/Adoption of
Budget, 7:30 p.m.
NYS English Language Arts Assessment
Grades 3-8
10
11
NYS English
Language Arts
Assessment, Grades
3-8 Make Up Test
12
CHHS Booster Club
Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
NYS English
Language Arts
Assessment, Grades
3-8 Make Up Test
CHHS Senior
CHOOSE Program
Begins
PVC Principal’s
Coffee, 9:00 a.m.
13
8
NYS English Language
Arts Assessment,
Grades 3-8 Make Up
Test
14
CHHS PTSA
Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
CHEF Board
Meeting
NYS Mathematics Assessment
Grades 3-8
CHHS 3rd Quarter
Ends
9
New York State
English as a Second
Language
Speaking Exam
to be given between
April 12 - May 13
PVC Spring Musical at
CHHS, 7:30 p.m.
15
CHHS Report
Cards Mailed
16
CHHS Junior
Prom
17
18
19
Board of Education
Petitions Due
Board of Education
Work Session and
Special Meeting:
BOCES Budget
Vote, 7:30 p.m.
SEPTA Board
Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
24
25
NYS Mathematics Assessment
Grades 3-8 Make-up Test
26
20
27
CHHS Spring
Concert, 7:00 p.m.
SCHOOLS CLOSED
22
21
SCHOOLS CLOSED
28
SCHOOLS CLOSED
29
23
30
Croton Girls Relays
Superintendent’s
Conference Day
(Staff Only)
Notes:
23
24
May 2016
SUNDAY
1
8
MONDAY
2
9
TUESDAY
3
10
CHHS Booster
Club Meeting,
7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
4
PVC Incoming
Grade 5 Parent
Orientation,
7:00 p.m.
CHHS AP Exams
THURSDAY
5
CET, PVC, CHHS
Meeting,
3:15 p.m.
Board of Education
Meeting and Public
Budget Hearing,
7:30 p.m.
6
CHHS Theater
Class Production,
7:00 p.m.
Experience Science
11
PVC Incoming Grade
5 Student Orientation,
9:00 a.m.
FRIDAY
12
SATURDAY
7
SATs Given at CHHS
NYS English as a
Second Language
Exam Listening,
Reading, Writing
to be given between
May 2-13
13
14
20
21
CHEF Board
Meeting
PVC Spring Concert
(Grades 5 & 6),
7:00 p.m.
CHHS AP Exams
15
16
CHHS 4th Quarter
Interims Mailed
CET Incoming
Kindergarten
Screening by
Appointment (A-L)
17
Budget Vote/School Board
Member Election,
6:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Districtwide Art Show
Reception, 6:30 p.m.
Board of Education Tenure
Celebration 7:00 p.m.
CET Incoming Kindergarten
Screening by Appointment
(M-Z)
18
PVC Spring
Concert,
(Grades 7 & 8),
7:00 p.m.
Districtwide Art Show, 9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
19
22
23
24
25
CET Field Day
27
26
28
CET Field Day
RAIN DATE
NYS Science Performance Test Grade 4
(Make-ups must be given within the testing window)
Destination ImagiNation Global Finals
Tournament, Knoxville, Tenn.
29
30
31
NYS Science
Performance Test
Grade 4
(Make-ups must be
given within the testing
window)
april 2016
S M T W T F
1
3 4 5 6 7 8
10 11 12 13 14 15
17 18 19 20 21 22
24 25 26 27 28 29
Memorial Day
SCHOOLS CLOSED
june 2016
S
2
9
16
23
30
S M T W
1
5 6 7 8
12 13 14 15
19 20 21 22
26 27 28 29
T
2
9
16
23
30
F
3
10
17
24
S
4
11
18
25
Notes:
25
26
June 2016
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
1
CHHS TAP
Awards Ceremony,
8:30 a.m.
THURSDAY
2
CHHS PTSA Meeting,
8:30 a.m.
CET, PVC, CHHS
Meeting, 3:15 p.m.
Board of Education
Meeting, CHHS
Community Room,
7:30 p.m.
5
6
7
NYS Science
Written Exam
Grade 4
13
8
CET Spring
Concert for
Parents, 7:00 p.m.
CHHS Booster
Club Meeting,
7:30 p.m.
CHHS Local
Exams
14
3
CHHS Awards
Assembly, 8:30 a.m.
SEPTA Board Meeting,
9:30 a.m.
CHHS Senior Class
Luncheon
NYS Science Performance Test Grade 4
(Make-ups must be given within the testing window)
NYS Science Written Test Grade 4 Make-up
12
FRIDAY
15
9
CHEF Board
Meeting
CET Incoming
Kindergarten
Orientation (A-L),
12:45 p.m.
16
Board of Education
Work Session,
7:30 p.m.
NYS Regents/RCT Exams
10
SATURDAY
4
SATs and SAT
Subject Tests
Given, NOT at
CHHS
11
CHHS Last Day of
Classes
CHHS 4th Quarter
Ends
CET Incoming
Kindergarten
Orientation (M-Z),
12:45 p.m.
17
CHHS Senior
Prom
18
19
20
CHHS Graduation
Rehearsal,
11:00 a.m.
21
22
CHHS Graduation
Rehearsal, 11:00 a.m.
CHHS Graduation,
6:00 p.m.
LAST DAY OF
SCHOOL
CHHS Senior Awards
Ceremony, 7:00 p.m.
PVC Dismissal,
11:00 a.m.
PVC Dismissal,
11:00 a.m.
CET Dismissal,
11:45 a.m.
PVC Graduation
(CHHS Field),
9:00 a.m.
CET Dismissal,
11:45 a.m.
Grade 4 Moving Up
Ceremony, 10 a.m.
PVC Dismissal,
11:00 a.m.
NYS Regents/RCT Exams
26
27
28
25
24
23
29
CET Dismissal,
11:45 a.m.
30
CHHS Report
Cards Mailed
may 2016
S
1
8
15
22
29
M
2
9
16
23
30
T
3
10
17
24
31
W
4
11
18
25
T
5
12
19
26
F
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Notice of the Right of Parents and Legal
Guardians to Receive Annual Professional
Performance Review Final Quality Ratings
and Composite Effectiveness Scores Pursuant
to Education Law §3012-c
Education Law Section 3012-c prohibits the
disclosure of Annual Professional Performance
Reviews of individual teachers and principals under
the Freedom of Information Law (Article 6 of the
Public Officers Law).
While this information is not subject to disclosure
to the general public, parents and legal guardians of
students in the District have rights, upon request,
to review and receive the final quality rating (i.e.,
Highly Effective, Effective, Developing or Ineffective)
and the final composite APPR effectiveness score (0
through 100) of individual teachers and principals
to whom their children have been assigned for the
current school year. Parents and legal guardians may
review and receive this information in forms such as
by mail, by telephone or in person.
The District has a legal obligation to make
reasonable efforts to verify that any such request
is a bona fide request made by a parent or
guardian entitled to review and receive such data.
Consequently, a form will be utilized when a parent
or legal guardian requests information regarding
his or her child’s current teacher(s) and/or building
principal and must be submitted to the assistant
superintendent. This form will be available on
the District’s website (www.chufsd.org) and in each
school building. A written and oral explanation of
the composite effectiveness scoring ranges for final
quality ratings, as well as information to assist parents
in understanding such scores in the context of teacher
evaluation and student performance, may also be
found on the website.
If you have any questions regarding this notice,
please contact the Assistant Superintendent.
Objections to Release of Directory Information Designations (Policy 5500-E-2)
The school district has designated certain categories of student information as “directory information.”
Directory information includes a student’s name, address, telephone number, date 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, grade level, degrees and awards received, most recent school attended, photograph, email address
and enrollment status.
If parents wish to have this information deleted from the directory, they should make this request by
contacting the building principal by October 1, 2015.
All Families MUST Establish Residency
By law, the Croton-Harmon School District is obligated to ensure that all students are legal residents of Croton-Harmon.
For more information about residency, please call the Assistant Superintendent for Business at 914-271-4713, ext. 4211.
CROTON-HARMON SCHOOLS www.chufsd.org
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General Information
School District Home Page: www.chufsd.org
You may reach any faculty member through e-mail by typing the first name
followed by “.” and then the last name followed by @chufsd.org (e.g.: john.
smith@chufsd.org).
Building Planning Councils:
School Schedules:
District PTA Information:
Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School – 8 Gerstein Street
Grade K-4: 8:00 a.m. – 2:25 p.m. First school buses depart at 2:35 p.m.
Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School – PTA
Co-President: Sarah Forth
862-0467
Co-President: Karen Stapleton
862-0209
Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School – 3 Glen Place
First Bell: 7:55 a.m. Late Bell: 8:00 a.m. School Ends: 2:50 p.m.
Croton-Harmon High School – 36 Old Post Road South
The high school daily schedule is a modified block. This means that on some
days, all eight periods meet, and on other days, four periods meet, each for a
double period. Student/Faculty Congress and the Croton-Harmon Advisory
Program are incorporated into the schedule.
Warning Bell.......................................... 7:50 a.m.
First Bell................................................ 7:55 a.m.
End of Last Class.................................... 2:24 p.m.
Helping Period............................ 2:24 – 3:00 p.m.
Croton-Harmon Education Foundation (CHEF)
The Croton-Harmon Education Foundation (CHEF) was created to
raise and administer funds to encourage innovation in education. The
foundation is always interested in having additional members of the
community help with its efforts. For additional information, contact
them at the following address or email:
Croton-Harmon Education Foundation
P.O. Box 172
Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
www.crotonfoundation.org
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Each Building Planning Council is dedicated to increasing the participation of staff,
parents and the community in all educational decision-making.
Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School – PTA
General PVC Email
Croton-Harmon High School – PTSA
Co-President: Elke Raskob Co-President: Nancy Squire sarahforthpta@gmail.com
kmstapleton1122@gmail.com
pvcpta@gmail.com
271-1380
271-6851 elkeraskob@gmail.com
endje@optonline.net
Croton-Harmon – SEPTA (Special Education PTA)
Co-President: Ilene Camillieri
271-4314
Co-President: Jennifer Kooney
271-7724
camkidsmom@gmail.com
jkooneypta@gmail.com
If you have any questions regarding your child’s school program, the first person you
should contact is your child’s classroom teacher, then the guidance counselor (PVC
or CHHS), and finally the building principal if the circumstances warrant. If your
question has not been fully answered or given the consideration you feel it deserves,
contact the superintendent of schools at 271-4793 or the assistant superintendent of
schools at 271-6510.
Indian Point Radiological Emergency Plan
In the event of an emergency at the Indian Point Energy Center (IPEC), the
relocation of schoolchildren may become necessary. To access the Indian
Point Protective Action Procedure, please go to www.chufsd.org and click on
Communication and then Emergency Notification Systems.
General Information
Registration
Registration of new students entering the Croton-Harmon Schools is by appointment
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students who enter the district during the school year may
register upon request. Parents should make an appointment by calling the appropriate
school. A parent or guardian should accompany the new student and bring (1) an
original birth certificate; (2) the child’s most recent report card; (3) an immunization
record; and (4) proof of residence, which includes a deed or lease and a current utility
bill. New York State requires that all students be immunized against polio, measles,
rubella (German measles), mumps and diphtheria. Students will be excluded from
school until proof of these immunizations is provided.
Kindergarten registration takes place in the spring of the previous school year.
Children who are 5, or will be 5 by December 1 of the school year, are eligible to
enter kindergarten in September.
SCHOOL CLOSINGS
Delayed openings or the closing of schools due to inclement weather or other
emergencies will be broadcast over stations Cumulus Broadcasting (92.7, 94.3,
97.3, 97.7, 96.9 and 101.5) WHUD (100.7 FM) and WLNA (1420 AM). You can
also view school closings on Channel 12, FIOS1, WABC-TV, FOX 5/WNYW,
WNBC-TV and WRNN-TV.
For residents who sign up for K12 Alerts Messaging, you will receive a telephone call,
an email and a text message regarding delays or closings of school. Information about
school closings and delays is also posted on the district website, www.chufsd.org.
When schools are closed in Croton due to inclement weather, no district students will
be transported to private, parochial or BOCES schools. However, in the event of a
delayed opening, all district buses will start their pickups accordingly.Transportation
will be provided should there be an emergency dismissal for any reason. Students
will not be dismissed without attention to their safety getting home. It is essential
that parents or guardians provide the district with the name and telephone number
of a person who can receive the student in the event the parent is not home. This
information should be updated each year in the Annual Health Information Update
sent to parents as well as in the K12 Alerts Student Portal.
Residents may call 271-0130 for a taped message with relevant school closing/delayed
opening information for the day in question.
When Croton-Harmon Schools have an early dismissal due to inclement
weather, Childrenspace at CET and PVC will remain open until 3:00 p.m.
If no snow days are used, school will be CLOSED on the following days:
5/27, 3/29 and 5/31.
If one snow day is used, school will be CLOSED on 5/27 and 3/29.
If two snow days are used, school will be CLOSED on 5/27.
If six emergency days are used, and if additional emergency days are needed,
school will be IN SESSION on 3/28, 4/21 and 4/25.
Transportation
Resident pupils, ages 5 to 21, who attend public or private schools in Croton-Harmon are
entitled to bus transportation according to the distance from home to school as measured by
the shortest route. Transportation is provided for the following distances:
Grades K-4: three-tenths of a mile or more from school
Grades 5-12: nine-tenths of a mile or more from school
Bus stop times are approximate times only. Parents are advised that school buses may arrive
five minutes early. Students are encouraged to wait at the bus stop until 10 minutes after the
scheduled time. It is the parents’ responsibility to get students to and from bus stops safely. If
a student misses the bus, it is the parents’ responsibility to get him or her to school.
Students are not permitted to change buses, nor are non-riders permitted to accompany
riders. Exceptions to this practice may be considered by the appropriate building principal
and the transportation supervisor upon written request by the student’s parent or guardian.
Transportation routes and schedules are subject to change; faculty, students and parents
will be notified. A student’s good behavior on school buses is essential to assure safety in
transporting all students.
Transportation is also provided for district resident pupils who attend nonpublic schools
outside the district up to 15 miles away as measured from home to the school or from a
central pickup point in eligible cases. Parents desiring such transportation must apply in
writing to the superintendent of schools no later than April 1 preceding the school year for
which transportation is being requested. For new families moving into the District after April
1, a request must be made within 30 days after establishing residency in the District.
Parents with questions about transportation should call the transportation supervisor at
271- 4675. Problems regarding student conduct on buses should be referred to the building
principal or transportation supervisor.
Special Education
Every school district is required to form a Committee on Special Education (CSE) and a
Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE). The committees are responsible for
evaluating information presented concerning a child and determining eligibility for special
education programs and/or services.
If you think that your child has an educational disability and may need special education
services and/or programs, please contact the Director of Pupil Personnel Services at 271-6675
or your child’s building principal.
If you think your preschool child has an educational disability and may need special
education services and/or programs, please call the Director of Pupil Personnel Services at
271-6675.
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General Information
Notification to Parents: Parents Right to Know
Dear Parents/Guardians,
As per the new Title I legislation, labeled No Child Left Behind, you may request
information regarding the professional qualifications of your child’s classroom
teacher(s) and paraprofessional staff. You may request the following information:
• Whether the teacher has met state qualification and licensing criteria for
the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction;
• Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional
status through which state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived;
• The baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate
certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of
the certification or degree; and
• Whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so,
their qualifications.
If you would like further information, feel free to contact your building principal.
Absences
When a student returns to school after an absence, he/she must bring a note to school
stating the reason for the absence. If no note is received, the student and school record will
register an unexcused absence.
Excused Absences:
Sickness
Sickness or death in the family
Impassable roads or severe weather
School-supervised curricular projects
Religious observance
Required to be in court
Quarantine
Remedial health treatment
The school district has an attendance policy. Please refer to individual school buildings for
specific rules and regulations.
Pupil Personnel Services
Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) provides assistance to families and support to staff and
administrators. The Committee on Special Education, the Committee on Preschool
Special Education, the English as a Second Language Program, tutoring services, healthrelated services, guidance counselor services, social worker services, psychological services,
speech and language services, occupational therapy and physical therapy are governed and
coordinated through the PPS office. Outside consultants and itinerant teachers are included
as needed. District PPS staff members are also responsible for monitoring the progress of
students in the programs outside the district.
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Annual Title 1 Parent Meeting
Each school building holds a Title 1 Parent Meeting during September at the Back-toSchool night.
Student Accident Insurance
All children in the Croton-Harmon School District are covered under a school-time
accidental injury insurance plan. Your child is covered:
• While attending school during school hours, including summer academic classes;
• While traveling directly to and from school for regular school classes;
• While attending school-sponsored activities during the school term.
This policy is on an excess coverage basis, which means that the school district insurance will
be valid for the portion of costs not covered by the parents’ insurance company provided that
the incurred loss takes place within 30 days of the incident. Questions regarding this insurance
plan can be answered by the business office or the building nurse.
Testing Programs
The comprehensive testing program in the Croton-Harmon Schools is designed to (1)
provide information about individual students enabling staff and parents to better understand
a student’s educational needs and progress, and (2) provide a picture of the strengths and
weaknesses of the district as a whole and assist in evaluation of specific programs. To meet
these objectives, the testing program itself is continuously reviewed and modified to meet
current needs. The tests used include general ability tests, specific aptitude tests, achievement
tests and interest inventories. Ability and aptitude are designed to tell us something about the
characteristics the individual child brings to the educational experience; achievement tests are
intended to provide a measure of what and/or how much a child has learned.
Test Schedule for 2015-2016 School Year
Examination
Administration Dates
Make-up Dates
Grades 3-8 English Language Arts
Tuesday, April 5–
Friday, April 8 –
Thursday, April 7
Tuesday, April 12
Grades 3-8 Mathematics
Wednesday, April 13– Monday, April 18 –
Friday, April 15
Wednesday, April 20
Grade 4 Science Performance Test
Wednesday, May 25 –
Friday, June 3
Make-ups must be given
within the testing window
Grade 4 Science Written Test
Monday, June 6
Tuesday, June 7 –
Wednesday, June 8
General Information
Districtwide Testing
A battery of assessments is designed to provide instructionally useful information about
student performance in language arts and mathematics.
Achievement Tests of the College Entrance Examination Board, Grades 10-12
October 14 – PSAT; October 3 and May 7 – SAT Reasoning and Subject Tests.
Available elsewhere: November 7, December 5, January 23, March 5 and June 4.
Special Aptitude Tests
Kindergarten Screening and Scanning Programs
Screening is for perceptual-motor, behavioral and language abilities and is administered to
students entering kindergarten to determine various levels of readiness and developmental
maturation for a kindergarten program.
Other Tests
A variety of individual tests, including intelligence tests, specific ability tests, achievement
tests and interest inventories will be administered to selected students as needed.
Individual testing is used to identify specific problems, individual strengths and
deficiencies, and to provide individualized guidance for parents, students and those
responsible for meeting the student’s educational needs.
Access to Public or Student Records
The documents and records maintained by a public agency are available for inspection by
the public and copies may be obtained at a reasonable cost (25 cents per page or actual
reproduction costs). Certain types of records are exempt from the disclosure, such as:
1. Those which would constitute an invasion of privacy, including personnel records.
Students’ records are available only to the parents or the guardian, the student who
is over 18, any person the parent or student chooses to have see them, appropriate
school personnel and certain governmental agencies.
2. Those which could impair contract or collective bargaining negotiations.
3. Those whose disclosure would interfere with judicial proceedings.
4. Those which could endanger the life or safety of any person.
5. Examination questions or answers prior to administration.
The following persons are designated as Records Access Officers for the records specified:
1. Principal, CET, student records grades K-4 and all documents maintained at CET.
2. Principal, PVC, student records grades 5-8 and all documents maintained at PVC.
3. Principal, CHHS, student records grades 9-12 and all documents maintained at CHHS.
4. Assistant Superintendent for Business, District Office, student and District records
pertaining to special education, census, attendance and pupil personnel services.
5. District Clerk, District Office records and documents.
Anyone wishing to inspect any school records should make a request to the appropriate
person designated in this section. Approval for access or denial of access with stated reasons
will be provided within five school days. Any person denied access to a record has a right
to appeal the denial in writing to the superintendent of schools. The appeal may be made
within 30 days of denial of access. The full procedure regarding access to District and student
records is posted in each building and copies are available from the District Office. All
records access officers and the appeal officer can be reached by calling 271-4713 ext. 4206.
Health Services
Immunizations
Students attending the public school system need a record of completed immunizations
including polio, measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, diphtheria, hepatitis B, and either
documentation from your health care provider of having had varicella (chicken pox) or the
varicella vaccine. Students born on or after 1/1/1994 and enrolling in grades 6 through 11
for the 2015-16 school year also need a tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis booster (Tdap).
Physicals
Physical examinations are required for all new students and for those entering kindergarten,
second, fourth, seventh and 10th grades. Physical forms are available on each school
building’s website. These examinations are best made by the family physician because
he/she is most familiar with the health issues of your child. If this is not possible, an
examination will be conducted by the school physician. Parents are requested to have
the physician’s report completed and returned to the school nurse by October 15. Many
students in our district do get a yearly physical. Baseline information can save lives and help
detect problems early. We recommend annual physicals for all students and for parents to
submit this information to the nurse at their child’s school. It helps us take better care of
your child.
Screenings
Scoliosis screenings will be provided for grades 5 through 9. Vision screenings will be
given to students in kindergarten, first, second, third, fifth, seventh and 10th grades.
Hearing screenings will be provided for kindergarten, first, third, fifth, seventh and 10th
grades.
Medication
Students are not permitted to take medication in school without the supervision of the
nurse. No medication, even over-the-counter medication, can be dispensed without an
order from a New York State-licensed physician. Parent consent must be given to dispense
any medication to a child.
The school nurse is available for emergency health problems and first aid during
the school day and acts as liaison to the home, the school physician and the family
physician.
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General Information
Continuing Education
Adult Division: The Croton-Harmon Adult Education Program offers a variety of
educational, cultural, and vocational courses and seminars designed to meet the everchanging needs of the community it serves. The school year is divided into two 10-week
terms: fall and spring. Catalogues announcing course offerings, dates for registration and
term commencements are mailed to all residents in the 10520 zip code area. Registration
is open to adults from other communities as well, at no additional charge.
Senior citizens who are Croton residents may attend some classes free of charge if the
class in which they register has met minimum enrollment.
Senior citizens residing in other communities may be eligible for tuition discounts
under the same class enrollment qualifications.
After-School Programs: Children of Croton-Harmon School District residents enrolled
in kindergarten through eighth grade may participate in after-school programs at the
Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School and Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School. In
both the fall and spring terms, courses are offered in foreign languages, music, physical
fitness, fine arts, theater, dance and sports.
Every summer, a variety of mini-camps are offered featuring soccer, lacrosse, volleyball,
and fine arts and crafts. Students may enroll for one- or two-week sessions.
All programs are self-sustaining, supported by tuition paid by students for courses.
NOTE: If district schools are closed during the day, for any reason, all Continuing
Education programs are automatically cancelled. If evening classes are to be cancelled
due to inclement weather that develops after the close of the normal school day, that
information will be broadcast on radio stations WLNA and WHUD. You can also view
school closings on Channel 12, Fios 1, WABC-TV, FOX-5/NYW, WNBC-TV and
WRNN-TV.
Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES)
The Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) provides student and
administrative services to member districts. The Croton-Harmon School District is one
of the 18 district participants in the Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES, which is
located in Yorktown Heights.
The BOCES staff works very closely with each member district’s administrators to
ensure that their programs and services match the specific district’s needs in the most
cost-effective way possible.
Included in the range of BOCES services provided this year are:
• Extensive curriculum support for the State Education Department standards,
assessments and graduation requirements.
• Emphasis on academic support in special education and career and technical education,
with a focus on state standards and assessments.
• Support for member districts in Comprehensive Planning and Professional
Development, Annual Professional Performance Review Plans and Academic
Intervention Services.
• In response to member district needs, expansion of the Severe Communication
Disorders/Autistic Program and the Multiply Disabled Program.
School District Home Page: www.chufsd.org
Student Conduct
During the 2014-15 school year, the Board of Education began a review of the Code
of Conduct for the Croton-Harmon School District. This extensive review involved the
Building Planning Councils of each of our schools made up of teachers, administrators,
parents and students. In addition, the CHHS Student Faculty Congress has input into
the Code of Conduct.
The complete Code of Conduct is Board of Education Policy 5300 and may be
found on the District website. Please check the district website for the most up to
date version of the Code of Conduct. In addition to the District policy, each school
developed specific expectations and rules regarding student conduct that applies to
the District policy to the specific developmental ages of children. These building-level
expectations may be found on each school’s website.
The District Code of Conduct includes the following components:
1. Introduction – States the Board of Education’s commitment to providing a safe
and orderly school environment.
2. Definition of Terms – Bullying, cyberbullying, disruptive student, harassment,
violent student, removal, school property, and other relevant terms are defined.
3. Student Rights and Responsibilities – A list of rights that all students have such
as “learning in an environment that is free from harassment of any kind.” In addition, a
list of responsibilities that includes “contributing to maintaining a safe, supportive and
orderly school environment that is conducive to learning and to show respect to other
persons and properties” is provided.
4. Essential Partners – Lists the various partners in ensuring a safe learning
environment, including parents, teachers, bus drivers, school counselors, building
administrators, bullying prevention coordinators, central office administrators, the Board
of Education and other staff, including pupil services staff, coaches, advisors, clerical staff,
lunch aides, buildings and grounds personnel, and security personnel.
5. Student Dress Code – “Students are required to attend school in appropriate
dress that meets health and safety standards and does not interfere with the educational
process.” Each school is required to have its own dress code for that building, developed
in consultation with teachers, parents and (as appropriate) students. Each dress code must
address the following restrictions:
• Students may not wear extremely brief, revealing or see-through garments, or garments that expose underwear.
• Students must wear footwear at all times.
• Hats may be worn unless restricted by an individual building’s dress code.
• Students may not wear clothing or items that display messages that are sexually
explicit, denigrate others, encourage violence, glorify or promote drug, alcohol or
tobacco use or illegal activities, or denote or represent gang affiliation.
General Information
6. Prohibited Student Conduct – Lists various forms of misconduct, including:
• Engaging in conduct that is disorderly (running in hallways, using language or gestures
that are profane, lewd, vulgar or abusive; trespassing, computer/electronic communications
misuse (including unauthorized use of computers, software or Internet accounts; engaging
in communications that threaten or harass others, the sending of “hate mail,” or creating
messages or documents of a threatening or inflammatory nature).
• Engaging in conduct that is insubordinate, such as failing to comply with the reasonable
directions of teachers, school administrators or other school employees.
• Engaging in conduct that is disruptive.
• Engaging in conduct that is violent, including committing or threatening an act of
violence, possessing a weapon, or intentionally damaging or destroying the personal
property of a student, teacher, administrator, district employee or other person lawfully
on school property.
• Engaging in conduct that is disruptive, such as acts of vandalism or graffiti, on school
property.
• Engaging in any conduct that endangers the safety, morals, health or welfare of others, such
as lying, stealing, defamation, discrimination, harassment, bullying including cyberbullying,
intimidation, hazing, selling or possessing obscene material, using vulgar or abusive
language, or smoking; possessing, consuming, selling, or distributing alcoholic beverages
or other illegal substances; possessing drug-related paraphernalia, inappropriately using,
selling or sharing prescription and over-the-counter drugs, or the “huffing” or “sniffing”
of aerosols. Using cell phones, laptops or other electronic devices that interfere with
instruction is prohibited as per each school’s code of conduct. In no circumstances may
a device be used to embarrass or invade the privacy of any person or to record or transmit
confidential information. Gambling or engaging in lewd behavior is also prohibited.
• Engaging in misconduct while on a school bus.
• Engaging in any form of academic misconduct, including plagiarism, cheating, copying,
altering records, computer or electronic communications misuse, or assisting another
student in any of these actions.
• Engaging in off-campus conduct that endangers the health and safety of students or staff
such as bullying and cyberbullying, threatening or harassing students through electronic
means, or posting pornographic pictures of students or school personnel (sexting).
7. Reporting Violations – Students are expected to promptly report violations of the
Code of Conduct to a teacher, guidance counselor, the assistant principal or the building
principal.
8. Disciplinary Interventions, Consequences, Procedures and Referrals – Penalties
will consider a student’s age, nature of the offense, student’s prior disciplinary record and
additional information. Consequences may include the following:
• Oral warning
• Written warning
• Notification of parent
• Detention
• Suspension from transportation
• Removal from class by a teacher
• In-school suspension
• 5 days or less suspension from school
• Suspension from athletic participation and/or extracurricular activities
• Long-term (more than 5 days) suspension from school
• Permanent suspension from school
• An appropriate alternative to disciplinary or corrective action
9. Alternative Instruction – When a student of compulsory attendance age is removed
from class, the District will take immediate steps to provide alternative means of instruction
for the student.
10. Discipline of Student with Disabilities – Describes in detail the due process rights of
special needs children and the limits on suspensions or removals as per Education Law.
11. Corporal Punishment – Defines corporal punishment as “any act of physical force
upon a student for the purpose of punishing that student.” Corporal punishment of any
student by any District employee is prohibited.
12. Student Searches and Interrogations – Students are not entitled to any sort of
“Miranda”-type warning before being questioned by school officials, nor are school officials
required to contact a student’s parents before questioning the student. This section of the
Code of Conduct addresses the following:
• Student lockers – Students have no reasonable expectation of privacy. Lockers and desks
may be subject to search at any time without prior notice or consent.
• Strip searches – Require advanced approval by the superintendent or the school attorney,
unless the school official believes there is an emergency situation that could threaten the
safety of the student or others.
• Police involvement in searches – Police must have a search or arrest warrant or probable
cause to believe a crime has been committed on school property or at a school function in
order to question or search a student.
• Child Protective Services – The district will cooperate with local child protective services
workers who wish to conduct interviews of students on school property relating to
allegations of suspected child abuse and/or neglect, or custody investigations.
13. Visitors to Schools – All visitors to a school must report first to the designated
reception area upon arrival at the school. Teachers are expected not to take class time to
discuss individual matters with visitors.
14. Public Conduct on School Property – Describes the prohibited conduct for persons
on school property, including the disruption of the orderly conduct of classes, school
programs or other school activities.
15. Enforcement – The building administrator shall be responsible for enforcing the
conduct required by this code.
If a Student Is Denied a Right
If a student or his/her parent believes that the student is being improperly denied
participation in any educational function in the Croton-Harmon School District, or that
the student is being subjected to an illegal rule or standard, the matter should be discussed
promptly with the teacher, sponsor, coach or school official in charge.
If a parent or pupil feels that after such discussion, the student has been deprived of or
refused some basic right or has been or is being subjected to some injustice, a direct appeal
should be made to the principal or unit head for review of the problem.
Parents are always welcome to discuss such questions with the director or supervisor of the
activity for the Croton-Harmon School District. After a complete review and discussion with
the personnel in the foregoing channels, if the parent and child still feel that there is a denial of
a basic right, they should outline in writing the alleged denial to the superintendent of schools
and request a hearing on the matter.
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District Directory / Professional Staff 2015–2016
Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School.............................271-5184
Tara Arturi..................................................................................... 3503
Denise Baker Gasparri.................................................................... 3532
Kelly Banas.................................................................................... 3527
Maryann Bernfeld.......................................................................... 3569
Joanna Besana................................................................................ 3537
Craig Campanaro........................................................................... 3513
Tara Carlucci................................................................................. 3521
Phyllis Carr.................................................................................... 3564
George Castelli...............................................................................1539
Greg Cavalieri................................................................................ 3222
Joann Chousa................................................................................. 3574
Judy Cohen.................................................................................... 3216
Robin Cooke.................................................................................. 3516
Janet Cueto.................................................................................... 3553
Eileen Deacy.................................................................................. 3557
Nicole Dinis .................................................................................. 3223
Eileen Fallon.................................................................................. 3560
Lauren Fischer Fitzgerald............................................................... 3224
Lisa Flynn...................................................................................... 3502
Lisa Frey......................................................................................... 3514
Debra Gagliano.............................................................................. 3523
Gina Glynn.................................................................................... 3541
Lauren Gonzales............................................................................. 3575
Debbie Hager................................................................................. 3507
Jenna Hamilton............................................................................. 3524
Melissa Heckler.............................................................................. 3220
Erica Hubbard............................................................................... 3520
Andrea Kriniske............................................................................. 3519
Brienne Lafuente............................................................................ 3517
Debbie Liebert............................................................................... 3512
Stefanie Liss................................................................................... 3534
Patricia Lynch................................................................................ 3509
Allison Martson.............................................................................. 3518
Renior McManus........................................................................... 3204
Travis Moll.................................................................................... 3525
Annemarie Moore.......................................................................... 3508
Jo-Ann More.................................................................................. 3511
Jane Parkhouse............................................................................... 3544
Christina Pegna.............................................................................. 3505
Dorothy Perrone............................................................................ 3565
Marlena Peters............................................................................... 3529
Linda Reich.................................................................................... 3558
Nancy Rimoli................................................................................. 3576
Rebekah Rupp............................................................................... 3549
Jill Shapiro..................................................................................... 3566
Eileen Stark.................................................................................... 3228
Dafna Stouber................................................................................ 3526
Ana Maria Strattner....................................................................... 3501
Ruth Sullivan ............................................................................... 3536
Renee Tanner................................................................................. 3217
Jessica Valentino............................................................................3540
Lisa Vlad........................................................................................ 3563
Kaitlin Walter................................................................................ 3573
Megan Weiss.................................................................................. 3538
Patricia Zamperlin......................................................................... 3510
Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School..................................271-2191
Emma Akhondzadeh…………………………………………...... 2257
Wendy Armstrong.......................................................................... 2500
Eve Barkan..................................................................................... 2527
Sally Barnes.................................................................................... 2517
Carrie Beja……………………………………………………..... 2203
Amanda Birdsall............................................................................. 2522
Katie Brennan................................................................................ 2529
Jessica Butts................................................................................... 2521
Sarah Campbell (ext. at CHHS)..................................................... 1216
Erica Camilo.................................................................................. 2519
Rick Casey..................................................................................... 2503
Janet Cook..................................................................................... 2518
Maria D’Amato.............................................................................. 2508
Dara Diamond .............................................................................. 2523
Maureen Dillon............................................................................. 2532
Nicole Dinis (ext. at CET)............................................................. 3223
Katherine Ernau............................................................................. 2504
Kevin Flynn................................................................................... 3531
Jocelyn Fontana............................................................................. 2510
Linda Fuerst................................................................................... 2211
Noah Gallagher.............................................................................. 2256
Marisa Gendron............................................................................. 2533
Dawn Giordano............................................................................. 2501
Kira Herbert................................................................................... 2509
Jeanine Isabella............................................................................... 2240
Linda Jamison................................................................................ 2507
Jackie Johnson................................................................................ 2543
Michael Katzman........................................................................... 2502
Glenn Klugherz…………………………………………………..2206
Daniel Large................................................................................... 2540
Kayla Martin..................................................................................2215
Ben Martucci..................................................................................1266
Johanna Mustacchi......................................................................... 2216
Sara O’Brien.................................................................................. 2539
Stephen Palencsar........................................................................... 2213
Laurie Payne.................................................................................. 2208
Philip Ranieri................................................................................. 2511
Jennifer (Barth) Rescigno............................................................... 2550
Alison Romm.................................................................................2280
Lisa Sable....................................................................................... 2241
Nancy Saladino.............................................................................. 2243
Eric Schmidt.................................................................................. 2530
Lauren Scollins............................................................................... 2505
Charlene Sirlin............................................................................... 2546
Qi Song.......................................................................................... 2548
Eileen Stark.................................................................................... 2232
Joseph Streany, Jr........................................................................... 2506
Marie Sullivan................................................................................ 2542
Renee Tanner (ext. at CET)........................................................... 3217
Kym Timpano............................................................................... 2520
Sarah Wellman............................................................................... 2512
MaryAnn Zabbia............................................................................ 2535
Matthew Zinman........................................................................... 2534
PVC After School Program (Childrenspace): Jim Barrett........271-2084
Croton-Harmon High School ............................................271-2147
Melissa Alamprese-Platt................................................................. 1260
Susan Ardolino............................................................................... 1538
John Bohuniek............................................................................... 1596
Brett Bowden................................................................................. 1544
Greg Bradley.................................................................................. 1530
Susan Bree...................................................................................... 1534
Jodi Burger..................................................................................... 1543
Ryan Callahan................................................................................ 1256
Sarah Campbell.............................................................................. 1216
Laurel Cardellichio......................................................................... 1552
Ivelaw Carrington.......................................................................... 1227
Michael Chimileski........................................................................ 1507
Phyllis Cobb.................................................................................. 1204
Thomas Cunningham....................................................................1209
Jonna Deak.................................................................................... 1232
Dan Delaney.................................................................................. 1224
Susan Dudman.............................................................................. 1526
Tatiana Dyakina............................................................................ 1265
Raymond Ferrara........................................................................... 1547
Tracey Finan.................................................................................. 1553
Kim Gaynor................................................................................... 1223
Zhanna Glazenburg........................................................................ 1531
Kelly Ingraham-Friedman.............................................................. 1225
Nora Jordan................................................................................... 1510
Suzanne Lewis................................................................................ 1561
Donna Light-Donovan.................................................................. 1251
Soyoung Lim.................................................................................. 1504
Kurt Lindner.................................................................................. 1515
Lauren Maiolo............................................................................... 1541
Kayla Martin..................................................................................1222
Ben Martucci.................................................................................1266
Victoria McGuire...........................................................................1261
Joseph Merriam.............................................................................. 1506
Jennifer Moore............................................................................... 1512
Pamela Morrison............................................................................ 1207
Kirby Mosenthal............................................................................ 1213
Thomas Naughton......................................................................... 1505
Sam Occhipinti.............................................................................. 1503
Christopher O’Connor................................................................... 1517
Eileen Pike .................................................................................... 1509
Alison Rhoades............................................................................... 1546
Jamie Rooney................................................................................. 1548
Eric Rosen...................................................................................... 1214
Noel Schoenleber........................................................................... 1519
Michael Spalding........................................................................... 1500
Chase Stevens................................................................................. 1291
Jaclyn Szymanski............................................................................ 1532
Tanya Thibideau............................................................................ 1211
Bill Thom...................................................................................... 1502
Kerri Tracy..................................................................................... 1516
Leslie Troise................................................................................... 1215
Ashley Valentine............................................................................ 1297
Jeannie VanAsselt........................................................................... 1508
Sophie Wang.................................................................................. 1542
Michael Weinstein......................................................................... 1513
David Xavier.................................................................................. 1560
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