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| Getting
Around the Schools/ School Rules |
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will my child find his/her way to the classroom? |
| Elementary
Schools |
Your
child's teacher will walk with him/her to the cafeteria,
gym, and other classrooms. New classmates will help, too. |
| Harrison
Middle School |
Teachers
are available in the hallways. Other children will also
help your child. There is a school map in the Student Agenda. |
| Baldwin
High School |
Teachers
are available in the hallways. Your child will also have
a map of the school. |
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| Will
my child be able to leave the classroom during the day
to go to the restroom or make a phone call? |
| All
Schools |
Your child will need
to ask the teacher for permission during class time
to use the restroom. Phone calls are only permitted
in an emergency situation. |
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| What
rules does my child have to follow? |
| Elementary
Schools |
Guidelines and rules will
be sent home from the school, and additional information
will be sent home by the classroom teacher. In addition to
these guidelines, the students will be given a Student Handbook
that explains school procedures and policies. |
| Harrison
Middle School |
There is a Student Handbook
that explains school procedures and rules, as well as cafeteria
procedures, and the responsibilities of students in school
and on the bus. |
| Baldwin
High School |
There is a Student Handbook
that explains school procedures and rules, as well as cafeteria
procedures, and the responsibilities of students in school
and on the bus. |
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| Where
will my child eat lunch? Should I send food with my child
or will there be food available at the school? |
| All
Schools |
Your child will eat lunch
in the school cafeteria. You may send lunch from home or
he/she can buy lunch in the cafeteria. Depending on your
income, you may qualify for reduced price lunches or free
lunches, but you must complete an application form. |
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| How
will my child get to and from school each day? |
| All
Schools |
Your child may ride the
school bus, be driven to school or walk. The school bus
will pick your child up near your home and bring him/her
back after school. |
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| What
items does my child need to bring to school? |
| Elementary
Schools |
Your child will need a book
bag, a pencil box…. |
| Harrison
Middle School |
Your child will need a backpack,
notebooks, agenda, pencils and pens, and clothes for physical
education class. |
| Baldwin
High School |
Your child will need a backpack,
school supplies such as pencils and pens, clothes for physical
education class. |
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| What
is a detention? |
| All
Schools |
A detention is a punishment
given when your child has broken school or school district
rules. He/she may be told to "serve a detention." In
this case, he/she will have to report to the office or
a specific classroom for a period of time after school,
during school or on Saturday. Your child will not be able
to participate in class or after school activities at this
time. However, your child is still responsible for the
class work he/she has not completed. You will be notified
of the rules that your child has broken and the consequences. |
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| What
is a suspension? |
| All
Schools |
If your child has broken
school rules on more than one occasion, he/she may be suspended
from school for a period of time. This means that your
child cannot attend classes during that time or participate
in any after school activities. You will be notified of
your child's actions and the consequences. |
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| When
does the school day begin and end? |
| Elementary
Schools |
8:45
A.M. to 3:45 P.M. |
| Harrison
Middle School |
8:00
A.M. to 3:00 P.M. |
| Baldwin
High School |
7:45
A.M. to 2:25 P.M. |
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| How
will I know when school is in session? When there are holidays
from school? What and when are early dismissals? |
| All
Schools |
Students
receive a school calendar that shows when there is no school
and when there are early dismissals. Early dismissals are
scheduled 2 - 3 times a year for Parent-Teacher Conferences
and Open House. |
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| Is
school ever cancelled for weather or other emergencies? |
| All
Schools |
Two
hour delays can occur due to winter weather. Cancellations
may occur for the same reason. Listen to the radio or television
for announcements. |
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| Education |
| How
many teachers will my child have? |
| Elementary
Schools |
Your
child will have the same classroom teacher for most of
his/her subjects, as well as an ESL teacher (English as
a Second Language), and other teachers for special subjects
such as physical education, art, and music. |
| Harrison
Middle School |
Your
child will have a Homebase teacher, an ESL teacher (English
as a Second Language Teacher), and other teachers for all
subject areas (Math, Science, Social Studies, Physical
Education, Music, Art, etc.). |
| Baldwin
High School |
Your
child will have a different teacher for each subject. |
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| What
subjects will my child learn? |
| Elementary
Schools |
ESL
(English as a Second Language), Language Arts (Reading,
English, and Spelling), Math, Health, Social Studies, Science,
Art, Music, Computer skills, and Physical Education. |
| Harrison
Middle School |
Math,
Science, Language Arts (English, Spelling, Reading, Grammar),
Social Studies, Study Skills, Health, Art, Music, Physical
Education, Family and Consumer Science, Introduction to
Foreign Languages (8TH grade only) |
| Baldwin
High School |
Click
to View High School Curriculum (BHS Website) |
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| What
kind of homework assignments will my child have? |
| Elementary
Schools |
Your
child's teacher will tell your child what is expected each
day. He/she may be told to do some extra math or study
spelling words each day. Your child should also try to
read other books or stories each evening. |
Harrison
Middle School &
Baldwin
High School |
Each
of your child's teachers will assign homework. Your child
may be told to study for a test, complete a special project,
or practice math facts. Homework assignments often account
for part of a grade, so your child should work carefully
on homework each evening. |
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| Who
can help my child with homework? |
| All
Schools |
Your
child should tell the teacher when he/she is unable
to complete or to understand how to do the homework.
Your child may also come to the SHIM
After School Homework Club located at 1450 Maple Drive in the Prospect Park
Apartments. Tutors are available on Mondays, Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, and Thursdays until 5 P.M. |
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| Who
will teach my child English? |
| All
Schools |
Your
child will have an ESL teacher (English as a Second Language).
He/she will be learning English in this classroom for several
hours each week. The ESL teacher may be able to help your
child with some of his/her other subjects as well. |
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| How
can I contact my child's teacher? |
| All
Schools |
You
may call the school and ask to speak to your child's teacher.
If you need an interpreter, you may make a request by phone
or in writing. Parents are encouraged to attend parent/teacher
conferences, Open House visits, or special events such
as concerts and award ceremonies. |
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| How
will I know what my child's grades are in each subject? |
| All
Schools |
Your
child will receive a report card every 9 weeks. Additionally,
your child may receive a home notice (Interim) alerting
you to his/her progress half way through each nine week
grading period. Also you can also review your child's grades
online, click
for more information. The grading scale may
be different than in your native country:
| A
93%-100% |
B
83%-92% |
| C
70%-82% |
D
60%-69% |
| F
0% - 59% ***This is a failing grade |
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| Social/
Cultural |
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| What
should my child wear to school each day? What should my child
wear to gym class? |
| All Schools |
Your child
should wear comfortable clothing to school each day. |
| Elementary
Schools |
Your
child may not wear T-shirts or other clothing that carry
obscene or profane messages, or have messages promoting
drugs or alcohol. Your child should not wear hats, hoods,
or other headwear except for medical or religious reasons. |
Harrison
Middle School &
Baldwin High School |
Your
child may not wear T-shirts or other clothing that carry
obscene or profane messages, or have messages promoting
drugs or alcohol. Your child should not wear hats, hoods,
or other headwear except for medical or religious reasons.
Provocative clothing such as spandex or other tight fitting
apparel, tank tops, halter tops, bare chests or midriffs,
or half-shirts are not permitted. Your child will need
special clothing to participate in physical education classes. |
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| How
will my child be able to make new friends at school? |
| All
Schools |
Your
child's teachers, social worker, and guidance counselor
will introduce your child to his/her classmates. Some of
the classmates may speak your native language while others
will communicate with your child in English. They will
try to help your child become familiar with the new school. |
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| What
activities can my child participate in at school? |
| All
Schools |
There
are many clubs and activities available after school. However,
there is no bus transportation available to take your child
back home. You will need to arrange a safe method for your
child to return home if he/she participates in these activities. |
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| What should my child do if he/she does not feel well while at
school? |
| All
Schools |
If
your child does not feel well during school time, he/she
should ask the teacher if the nurse is available for him/her
to see. You must complete a Health History/Emergency card
each year with telephone numbers where you can be reached
if there is an emergency during the school day. |
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| If
your child is not feeling well before the school day begins: |
| Elementary
Schools |
You
must call the school and report the absence to the
school secretary. When he/she returns, your child must
bring a note from you stating the reason that he/she
was absent. |
Harrison
Middle School &
Baldwin High School |
If
your child has your permission, he/she may stay home.
You must call the school and report the absence to
the school secretary. When your child returns to school,
he/she must bring a note from you stating the reason
that he/she was absent. |
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| Am
I permitted to schedule a doctor or dentist appointment during
the school day for my child? |
| All
Schools |
Such
appointments may be scheduled during the day. Your child
will need a written request from you stating the time and
reason for the early dismissal from school. If time permits,
you may bring your child back to school after the appointment. |
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| What
should my child do if he/she feels threatened by someone? |
| All
Schools |
First,
your child should tell that person how he/she feels.
Secondly, if that person continues to behave in a way
that makes your child feel uncomfortable, he/she should
tell a teacher, guidance counselor, social worker, or
principal. These people will take appropriate actions. |
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