Engineering & Science University Magnet SchoolModeling Excellence in Public Education

Orientation 2020-2021

Medria Blue-Ellis, PrincipalTracey Philpot, Assistant Principal

Orientation 2020-2021Engineering & Science University Magnet School

Engineering & Science University Magnet School

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Our MissionEngineering & Science University Magnet School is a public middle and high school that challenges students to imagine, investigate, and invent while

preparing them for demanding STEM programs at the collegiate level.

Academic Information (See Student Handbook Page 4)

ESUMS promotes honesty and integrityGrading Policy

● Teacher requirements● School Counselors: Honor Roll, National Honor Society, promotion, loss of credit, credit recovery,

Advanced Placement (AP) drop periodMiddle School Promotion

● Pass 3 of the 4 major subjects; Can fail no more than one major and one enrichmentMiddle School Advanced Math Policy

● Students placed in an advanced math course must perform at 80% or above on both classroom performance and district assessments or students must repeat the course the following year

Math Assessments● Students must show their work for all problems solved. No credit will be given for correct answers on

Scantron tests without valid evidence of problem solving.

ESUMS Graduation Requirements(See Student Handbook Pages 4-6)

It is more important to get a high school diploma than an ESUMS Diploma!

● Credit Recovery: NHPS Summer School does NOT offer engineering, technology, advanced math, advanced science or most electives

● Pre-approval needed for courses taken outside of ESUMS

● Counselors will work with students on credit recovery, summer school, and will schedule informational assemblies

● Students must be in good-standing with the return of lockers and textbooks to graduate

Good Standing(See Student Handbook Pages 7-8)

● Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, but must be in good-standing academically and with school regulations.

■ Athletics■ School Dances■ Field Trips

● Students must be picked up promptly at the end time of any school event or the student may not be able to participate in such activities in the future. Parents must also follow drop off and pick procedures or risk student participation in future events.

Attendance(See Student Handbook Pages 8-9)

● Attendance Policy●

● Vacation Policy

● Time Schedule● Normal Day: 7:30 AM - 2:00PM (Doors open at 7:30AM)● Early Dismissal: 7:30 AM - 11:30AM

○ Parent must sign student out for “normal day” early dismissal*Covid-19 Policy Adjustment*

*Covid-19 Note*Attendance will continue to be taken EVERY DAY and for EVERY class during remote learning and hybrid learning sessions.

Students will not be admitted into the building until 7:30AM. At that time students will pick up breakfast items if necessary and report straight to their classroom.

Face Coverings/Dress Code(See Student Handbook Page 22)

Face Coverings are MANDATORY for ALL who enter school buses and all school property

*Face masks MUST be worn properly at ALL times!*

*Covid-19 Policy Adjustment*

NO “Lip Covers” NO “Chin Straps”Snug fit over nose & mouth

Dress Code/Grooming(See Student Handbook Pages 9-10)

Acceptable Shirts• Solid white, goldenrod yellow or navy shirts with COLLARS and sleeves may be worn.• Shirts must be tucked in at all times, collars turned down.• Crew-neck and hooded sweatshirts must be solid white, goldenrod yellow or blue. A COLLARED shirt must be worn underneath.• Long sleeve shirts worn under dress code collared shirt must be solid white, goldenrod yellow or navy.• ONLY ESUMS logos are acceptable. Acceptable Sweaters/Fleeces/Vest• Solid colored zippered jackets and vests in white, goldenrod yellow or blue.• Solid navy knit or fleece sweaters or vests or an ESUMS fleece may be worn with a collared shirt.

Acceptable Pants/Skirts/Skorts• Navy or Khaki pants, shorts or jumpers. Cotton twill or polyester-cotton or corduroy acceptable.• Cargo pants• Bottoms must be worn at natural waist and fit appropriately. No skinny-fit pants.• If bottom garment has belt loops, a belt must be worn. Belts must be plain and solid.

Acceptable Pants/Skirts/Skorts• Navy or Khaki pants, shorts or jumpers. Cotton twill or polyester-cotton or corduroy acceptable.• Cargo pants• Bottoms must be worn at natural waist and fit appropriately. No skinny-fit pants.• If bottom garment has belt loops, a belt must be worn. Belts must be plain and solid.

Acceptable Footwear• Footwear must be dark, closed toe shoes or sneakers of one color- blue, dark brown or black.Socks must must be dark brown, navy, or white.Tights must be white or navy.

Athletic Team Apparel• A jersey may be worn on game day only with collared dress code shirt underneath.• Shirt and tie on game days is also allowed.• No game pants or warm-up pants are allowed..• No warm-ups or practice outfits may be worn on game day.

Dress down days are offered as a school fundraiser periodically throughout the year.

Social Services, Counseling, & Health(See Student Handbook Pages 10-11)

● School Counselors/Social Worker available to students and parents

● Medication transfer to nurse

● Guide for students feeling ill

*Covid-19 Policy Adjustment*School Psychologist, Guidance Counselors, Nurse, and Social Workers are available during full remote and hybrid learning BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

*Covid-19 Policy Adjustment*Any staff/student who experiences a temp greater than 100 degrees fahrenheit must be excluded from school and return with a note from their healthcare provider or with a documented negative COVID-19 test result.

Transportation(See Student Handbook Page 12)

● All transportation issues are handled by the New Haven Public Schools district○ (203) 946-8418

● Inclement Weather: Child will have to go home on their assigned bus if parent is not present at time of dismissal.

● Students are only permitted to ride THEIR OWN bus.

Face Coverings are MANDATORY for all students riding school buses.*Covid-19 Policy Adjustment*

Food Policy(See Student Handbook Page 13)

● ESUMS is a Nut-free school

● Everyone receives FREE breakfast and lunch during distance and hybrid learning sessions.

● Breakfast period is for school-provided breakfast ONLY

● ESUMS adheres to the district guidelines for food allergies. *Covid-19 Policy Adjustment*New Haven Public Schools has arranged for all registered NHPS students to have access to breakfast and lunch daily during our distance learning period. Please check www.nhps.net/page/714 for details and locations.

NHPS Life Threatening Food Allergies

● Student Responsibility in Management & Emergency Planning: Be Proactive in care and management of allergy; To not trade or share food with others; To not eat anything with unknown ingredients or known to contain any allergen

● Parents/Guardians Responsibility in Management and Emergency Planning: work with the nurse and school team to develop plan; replace medication after use or upon expiration; accompany child on field trips if possible and requested; educate child in self management

● Nurse is responsible for completing and providing parent with PAPERWORK which is an Accident Report

Safety(See Student Handbook Pages 13-15)

● Students are not permitted to leave the building for ANY reason during the school day

● Bullying & Sexual harassment○ Medria Blue-Ellis, Title IX Coordinator

● ESUMS follows the 2020-21 Unified Code of Conduct and Student and Family Handbook

● Level 1 Minor Offenses: Dress-code violation, making noises in class, tardiness= parent notification, fixing situation, loss of privilege

● Level 2 Intermediate Offenses: Cheating, Disruption of a school activity; unauthorized absence, profanity--verbal or written=parent notification, in school or out of school suspension

● Drills for fire are scheduled by the West Haven Fire Department and NHPS schedules emergency evacuations (monthly/2-3x+) *Some districts are having teacher only drill.

● Internet Use (see handbook 23-25 Classroom Rules)

● Lockers

● ESUMS is not responsible for any lost or stolen items (ie: cell phones, personal electronics, technology, etc.)

Safety (cont.)(See Student Handbook Pages 13-15)

*Covid-19 Policy Adjustment*Due to Covid-19 restrictions, students will not be assigned lockers to store belongings. Please minimize personal belongings to necessary items only.

*Covid-19 Policy Adjustment*Fire and lockdown drill procedures for hybrid learning sessions are currently pending district approval.

● Physical Education, Art, Music, Dance, and CTE (Career & Technology Education) classes will continue in all forms. (see Handbook pp 23-25)

Safety (cont.)

*Covid-19 Policy Adjustment*● All efforts will be made to ensure adequate supplies to minimize sharing of

high-touch materials.

Major Offenses

● Out of School Suspension

● Criterion 1: Endangerment to Persons/Property

● Criterion 2: Serious Disruption to class, study hall, library, assembly, program

Major Offenses-Level 3(Code of Conduct Pg. 6)

● Level 3: Major Offenses: Include referral to outside agencies such as WH Police Department - (Alcohol/drugs; bullying; Electronic tampering; False Alarm; Fighting; Indecent exposure; Malicious threats of violence; Possession of pocket knife; Sexual harassment; Theft; Vandalism under $100; and violation that the administration/designees reasonably believe fall in this category; Chronic Level 1 and 2

● Suspension; Alternative Education Program; Restitution; Community Service; Expulsion

Major Offenses-Level 3(Code of Conduct Pgs. 7 & 8)

● Severely disrupts the educational environment, puts the safety and security of students and staff at risk, and/or leads to consequences defined by state law.

● Distributing drugs/alcohol; arson; assault/battery; bomb threat; disorderly conduct; explosives; fire-arms; homicide; kidnapping; riot; sexual assault; vandalism over $100; vehicle theft; weapons; any other violation the principal/designee reasonably believes falls within this category

Approaches to Discipline(See Pages 13-15 ESUMS & pages 14-15 CC)

● Preferred Approach○ “RULER” Emotional Intelligence○ Restorative practices○ Respect agreements/Charters○ Peer mediation○ Non-violent communication

● ESUMS follows the NHPS Code of Conduct

Procedure for School Concerns with Faculty(See Student Handbook Page 16)

The starting place for a parent/guardian with concerns about their child’s educational experience is the teacher.

The following steps should be taken in this order:1. Email or call the child’s teacher

2. Request a meeting

3. Contact an administrator

4. Contact Danny Diaz, NHPS Parent Liason

Miscellaneous(See Student Handbook Pages 17-18)

● No student parking on campus

● No food, gifts or balloons on birthdays (latex allergies)

● No audio/video taping of another student(s)

● No visitors including relatives, as our focus is on teaching and learning

*Covid-19 Policy Adjustment*Visitors will not be permitted into school facilities unless scheduled to enter, or required by law, or otherwise required by a student’s individualized educational plan. Please note that parents/guardians are considered visitors.

Non-Discrimination Statement(See Student Handbook Page 18)

It is the policy of the New Haven Public Schools District that no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise discriminated against under any program, including employment. Protected classes include age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, mental disability, intellectual disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, and the offer of equal access to school facilities and school premises to Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. (NHPS 7/14/15)

Non-Exclusion from Curriculum Policy(See Student Handbook Pages 9-10)

Because we are a public school, and our curriculum is approved by the BOE, we can not accept requests for exclusion from components of instruction. We are not able to honor requests for alternate assignments due to desire to be excluded from curriculum that exposes world cultures, religions, sexuality, or gender identity. Connecticut state law states that the exclusions that we are allowed to honor are those requests of exemptions from “family life education” and HIV/AIDS awareness instruction”.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973(See Student Handbook Page 19)

Section 504 is a federal law that requires public schools to make adjustments so that students with certain disabilities can learn and participate in settings like other students who do not have disabilities. To be eligible for services under Section 504, a student must have a condition that substantially limits one or more major life activities. A team decides if a student is eligible. The team should include the student’s parent or legal guardian, the student (if able), and others who know the student or know about the student’s disability, such as a teacher, a guidance counselor, a school nurse, and other school staff. If the student is eligible, the team develops and individual accommodation plan. The individual accommodation plan explains how the student’s needs will be met while in school, and may include health services for the student during the school day if needed.

Kim Moore, Section 504 Coordinator500 Boston Post Rd. West Haven, CT

(475) 220-6000

Other COVID 19 Adjustments

--Lunch

--Arrival/Dismissal

--Models: Full Distance, Hybrid, In-Person

--SEL Focus

--Adjustments to Curriculum

Thank You For Choosing ESUMS!