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STUDENT ORGANIZATION
AND ATHLETIC HANDBOOK
2016-2017
860-570-2300 Voice 860-570-2293 Fax 860-570-2201 Fax www.asd-1817.org
American School for the Deaf 139 North Main Street West Hartford, Connecticut 06107
August 2016
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS Day Students...... 4 Transportation...... 4 Parent Responsibilities...... 4
CLASS/ORGANIZATION DUES...... 5
CLASS AND ORGANIZATION SCHEDULE 2016-2017...... 6 Academic Bowl (National) ...... 6 Academic Bowl (Northeast Regional)...... 6 After School Language Enrichment Program...... 6 All Stars – Unified Olympic...... 6 Chess Club...... 6
Class of 2017...... 7 Class of 2018...... 7 Close up 2018...... 7 Connecticut Youth Forum/ Student Exchange Event...... 7
Dance Club...... 8 Disc Golf Club...... 8 Drama Club...... 8 Fly Fishing...... 8 French Exchange...... 8
Girl Scouts...... 9 Golf Club...... 9 Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY)...... 9 Junior CAD/LEO Club...... 9 Latino Group...... 9
Marie J. Philip ASL Poetry, Storytelling & Deaf Art Competition...... 10 Martin Luther King Society...... 10 Mathcounts Competition...... 10 Over-Age Basketball...... 10 Peace Jam...... 10
Robotics...... 11 School Community Photography/ Yearbook Club...... 11 Science Fair...... 11 Softball Club (Boys)...... 11 Softball Club (Girls)...... 11
Student Forum...... 12 2
Swim Club...... 12 We The People...... 12 Youth Basketball...... 12 Youth Soccer...... 12
ATHLETICS ...... 13 Guidelines...... 13
Fall Athletics...... 14 Soccer (Boys)...... 14 Volleyball (Girls)...... 14
Winter Athletics...... 14 Basketball (Boys)...... 14 Basketball (Girls)...... 14 Cheerleading...... 14
Spring Athletics...... 15 Track (Boys and Girls) ...... 15
SPECIAL EVENTS ...... 15
DAY STUDENT DORM PERMISSION FORM ...... 16
DAY STUDENT DORM PERMISSION FORM (in Spanish) ...... 17
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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
DAY STUDENTS Middle and High School students staying after school can (with permission) participate in an organized and structured program such as sports, class and organization meetings or student work group (SWG). When a day student stays after school for a class and organization meeting, the following needs to occur:
“A Day Student Staying after School Permission Form”, found on the website must be filled out one day in advance and submit to Alyssa Pecorino, Coordinator of Student Support Services or Barbara French, Coordinator of Student Support Services. Transportation must be arranged by parents for transportation home. Parents must agree to have their child under the supervision of ASD staff.
All day students staying after school must follow the school rules. Students are expected to follow requests and directions from the Residential Counselors. Failure to do so may result in loss of privilege to remain after school.
TRANSPORTATION Some towns offer late buses at 5:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Students from those towns may take the late bus home. For Middle and High School students participating in sports or SWG, pick-up time is 5:15 p.m. and for those participating in class organizations, 7:00 p.m. Any late pick-up for special events needs to be arranged through Administrative Assistant, Patricia Meade at 860-570-1845 or email Kristin Feldman at [email protected] or text (860) 944-9365.
All pick-ups are in the front of the Ward Gym building unless otherwise specified.
PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES Parents must assist the school in supporting a wide range of extra-circular activities. Parent support occurs in a variety of ways, some of which are listed below:
Completing and submitting the physical exam report prior to start of sports practice Attending and supporting activities, when possible Explaining team or organization rules to your child Providing transportation or meeting your child at the designated time and being patient if the group is late Informing school of all special medical issues or concern 4
CLASS/ORGANIZATION DUES
Private arrangements can be provided with work opportunities to earn funds to pay for these expenses. Dues are non-refundable if a student leaves ASD.
CLASSES/ORGANIZATIONS DUES
Class of 2017 & 2018 Letters to parents regarding senior expenses will be sent out in early spring. Girl Scouts $30.00 per year – Letters to parents regarding your daughter joining the troop will be sent out in the fall.
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CLASS AND ORGANIZATION SCHEDULE
ACADEMIC BOWL (National) Date/Location April 1-7, 2017 Location: Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C. Membership Open to all 9th – 12th graders at ASD. Purpose A region competition with a goal to compete at National level. Fundraisers & Activities To be determined.
ACADEMIC BOWL (Northeast Regional) Date/Location March 10-13, 2017 Location: Rockville High School @ Rockville, Maryland Membership Open to all 9th – 12th graders at ASD. Purpose A region competition with a goal to compete at Northeast Regional level. Fundraisers & Activities To be determined.
AFTER SCHOOL LANGUAGE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM Date/Location 2 (6 weeks sessions) Fall/Spring Location: Gallaudet-Clerc Education Center Membership Elementary Students - up to 8th grade. Purpose To enhance literacy skills. Fundraisers & Activities To be determined.
ALL STARS – UNIFIED OLYMPIC Date/Location March/April after varsity basketball season, practice Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00 pm Location: Ward Gym Membership Open to special need students ages 14 – 21. Purpose To learn basic basketball, sportsmanship, teamwork and to compete in few Unified Basketball games Fundraisers & Activities None
CHESS CLUB Date/Location To be discussed, Location: Library Membership Middle school students/High School students Purpose To learn how to play a game of chess, Fundraisers & Activities None
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Date/Location Monthly meeting on Monday, 6:00-7:00pm Location: GCEC Activity Room Membership Students who will graduate in June 2017. Purpose Learn the installation of officer process for “Class Officers”; Learn parliamentary procedures Fundraisers & Activities Begin some fundraising to increase class funds Plan Holiday Ball for December 2016
CLASS OF 2018 Date/Location Monthly meeting on Monday, 6:00-7:00pm Location: Student Dining room Membership Students who will graduate in June 2018. Purpose Learn the installation of officer process for “Class Officers”; Learn parliamentary procedures Fundraisers & Activities Begin some fundraising to increase class funds Plan Junior Prom for 2017
CLOSE UP 2018 Date/Location Bi-annual 2018 Location: Washington, D.C. Membership Open to all 9th – 12th graders at ASD. Purpose Close Up informs, inspires & empowers young people to exercise the rights & accept the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy. Fundraisers & Activities To be determined.
CONNECTICUT YOUTH FORUM/ STUDENT EXCHANGE EVENT Date/Location Tuesday, 3:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. Location: Various School Locations Membership Open to interested students in 9th – 12th grade – different schools host student board meetings. Purpose Students develop leadership skills and share viewpoints and experiences about different issues to break down barriers that form stereotyping. Fundraisers & Activities Participation in the Student Exchange Program.
DANCE CLUB
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Date/Location Every Other Wednesday, 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Location: Student Lounge Perform during home basketball games; talent show. Membership Open to all 9th – 12th graders at ASD. Purpose To encourage self-expression and creativity through movement. Dance is a natural vehicle that children use to help them understand themselves and the world in which they live. Fundraisers & Activities To be determined.
DISC GOLF CLUB Date/Location May – June after Track Season Location: Soccer Field Membership Open to students ages 13 – 21. Purpose To learn basic disc golf, sportsmanship, teamwork and to compete in New England Tournament. Fundraisers & Activities None
DRAMA CLUB Date/Location Every other Wednesday, 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Location: Student Lounge Membership Open to all students interested in drama, expressing and communicating feelings, emotions, ideas and information and be a part of Spring performance. Purpose Entertain, teach a lesson (a principle or moral), re-enact history, etc. Fundraisers & Activities To be determined
FLY FISHING Date/Location March – May Location: Gallaudet-Clerc Education Center Membership Any student can participate. Purpose To learn how to fly tying and to attend a fishing trip. Fundraisers & Activities CT Fly Fishing Association
FRENCH EXCHANGE Date/Location Spring Location: ASD/ Paris, France Membership Open to all 9th – 12th graders at ASD. Purpose To learn the language, and the culture. Fundraisers & Activities School bookstore GIRL SCOUTS Date/Location Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
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Location: Butterworth Dorm Membership Open to girls ages 12 –18. Purpose “To inspire girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism and service so that they may become happy and resourceful citizens” – From the GSUSA handbook, “What We Stand For” Fundraisers & Activities Girl Scout Cookie Sale
GOLF CLUB Date/Location May – June after Track Season Location: Soccer Field Membership Open to students ages 13 – 21 . Purpose To learn basic golf and to compete 9 Holes in New Britain, CT. Fundraisers & Activities None
HUGH O’BRIAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP (HOBY) Date/Location May or June, To be determined Location: University of Bridgeport Membership Open to one or two selected students. Purpose Its mission is to provide lifelong leadership development opportunities that empower youth to achieve their highest potential. Fundraisers & Activities None
JUNIOR CAD Date/Location Monthly Meeting on Monday, 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Location: Gallaudet-Clerc Education Center Membership Open to all 9th – 12th graders at ASD. Deaf youths from other schools are welcome. Purpose To develop leadership skills and provide community service to deaf citizens and organizations. Fundraisers & Activities Holiday party for local deaf groups at ASD: February or March Community Service
LATINO GROUP Date/Location Monthly Meeting on Friday at Lunchtime Location: Gallaudet-Clerc Education Center Membership Open to all 9th – 12th graders at ASD. Purpose Explore the Hispanic culture. Fundraisers & Activities To be determined. MARIE J. PHILIP ASL POETRY, STORYTELLING & DEAF ART COMPETITION Date/Location at ASD: January To be determined and Northeast University: March
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To be determined Membership Open to Students age 8 and over and Adults age 19 and over. Purpose To provide a forum for public recognition of the creativity and talent of Deaf students. Fundraisers & Activities To be determined.
MARTIN LUTHER KING SOCIETY Date/Location Monthly Meeting on first Tuesday of each month, 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Location: Gallaudet-Clerc Education Center Membership Open to all students interested in promotion of Black History. Purpose To increase awareness of Black History and Culture. Fundraisers & Activities To sponsor activities during Black History Month.
MATHCOUNTS COMPETITON Date/Location April 7-9, 2017 Location: NTID in Rochester, New York Membership Open to all 7th – 8th graders at ASD. Purpose To allow students real life opportunities to utilize the math computation al and problem solving skills they are taught in the classroom. Fundraisers & Activities To be determined.
OVER-AGE BASKETBALL Date/Location January – March Location: Ward Gym; Brewster Gym Membership Open to overage students. Purpose To learn basketball skills, teamwork, sportsmanship to compete in games with Schools for the Deaf. Fundraisers & Activities None
PEACE JAM Date/Location March or April Location: University of Connecticut Membership Open to all 9th – 12th graders at ASD. Purpose “Based on the lives and works of leading Nobel Peace Prize winners who share their spirit, skills and wisdom with youth around the world, the program helps young people become committed to positive change in themselves and become a force for change in their communities and the world. “ The program consists of 3 basic components: a curriculum on peace/non-violence, learning about the life and work of a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, and a service learning project which students must create and implement. ASD is the only program for deaf students that participates in the Northeast Region Peace Jam. Fundraisers & Activities To be determined. ROBOTICS Date/Location Spring Location: To be determined
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Membership Selected students (up to 8). Purpose To learn how machines are made on a team, increase math skills and other learning opportunities that will help the student academically. Fundraisers & Activities To be determined.
SCHOOL COMMUNITY PHOTOGRAPHY/ YEARBOOK CLUB Date/Location Monthly Meetings Location: Vocational Building Membership Open to all 9th – 12th graders at ASD. Purpose Enhance photography skills and assist with yearbook. Fundraisers & Activities To be determined.
SCIENCE FAIR Date/Location May – To be determined Location: Gallaudet-Clerc Educational Center Membership Pre K – 5th grade. Grades 6-8, To be determined Purpose To learn about science and allow students to actively take part in a creative process from beginning to the end including displaying the information. Fundraisers & Activities To be determined.
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SOFTBALL CLUB (BOYS) Date/Location May – June after Track Season Location: Soccer Field Membership Open to students ages 14 – 21. Purpose To learn basic softball and compete in games with Schools for the Deaf and participate Deaf Tournament. Fundraisers & Activities None
SOFTBALL CLUB (GIRLS) Date/Location May – June after Track Season Location: Soccer Field Membership Open to students ages 14 – 21. Purpose To learn basic softball and compete in games with Schools for the Deaf and participate Deaf Tournament. Fundraisers & Activities None
STUDENT FORUM Date/Location Monthly Meeting on Monday or Tuesday, 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Location: Gallaudet-Clerc Education Center Membership Selected student representatives from classes, organizations and dormitories. Purpose To share general concerns/issues about the school. Fundraisers & Activities None
SWIM CLUB Date/Location October to January Location: ASD Pool Membership Open to students ages 14 – 21. Purpose To learn basic swimming and compete with Kingswood-Oxford School in West Hartford. Fundraisers & Activities To be determined.
WE THE PEOPLE Date/Location April Location: American School for the Deaf Membership Open to 9th – 12th graders at ASD taking social studies courses. Purpose Hearing students and deaf students to participate the competition Fundraisers & Activities To be determined.
YOUTH BASKETBALL
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Date/Location Early December to Early March Location: Ward Gym; Brewster Gym; Cogswell Membership Elementary students, Middle school students (age requirement 13 to play JV/Varsity) Purpose To learn basic basketball skills & to compete in games. Fundraisers & Activities None
YOUTH SOCCER Date/Location Mid-September to Late October Location: Soccer Field Membership Elementary students, Middle school students (age requirement 13 to play JV/Varsity) Purpose To learn basic soccer skills & to compete in games. Fundraisers & Activities None
ATHLETICS
GUIDELINES
Practice daily (unless noted). Attendance is important. Student must maintain a 2.00 GPA and must be the age of 14 or High School to remain an active participant on the team. If a student is on academic probation, he/she can participate in practice sessions but will be refrained from participating in games. Students should bring their own towels. Mouth guards for sports are strongly suggested. Students should demonstrate a positive attitude at all times. ASD has no cut policy except noted. Students are expected to follow team rules and may be dismissed from a team for failure to follow school and/or team rules. All students must have a Physical Exam and Physicians Approval prior to participation. Parents are asked to arrange for the physical prior to the opening of school.
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FALL ATHLETICS
BOYS’ SOCCER Dates: September – November Practice: Soccer Field Monday – Thursday 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Sport Level: Varsity, Junior Varsity Eliminations: No Equipment Needs: Bring sneakers and practice clothing, ASD provides uniforms ESDAA Soccer Tournament October 21-22, 2017 at Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
GIRL’S VOLLEYBALL Dates: September – November Practice: Ward Gym Monday – Thursday 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Sport Level: Varsity, Junior Varsity Eliminations: No Equipment Needs: Bring sneakers and practice clothing, ASD provides uniforms ESDAA Volleyball Tournament: October 28-29, 2017 at Marie Philip School in Framingham, MA Division 1
WINTER ATHLETICS
BOY’S BASKETBALL Dates: November – February Practice: Ward Gym; Brewster Gym Monday – Thursday 3:30 – 5:15 p.m. Sport Level: Varsity, Junior Varsity, Junior Basketball Eliminations: No Equipment Needs: Bring sneakers and practice clothing, ASD provides uniforms ESDAA Tournament: Feb 23 – 25, 2017 at ASD Division 1
GIRL’S BASKETBALL Dates: November – February Practice: Ward Gym; Brewster Gym Monday – Thursday 3:30 – 5:15 p.m. Sport Level: Varsity, Junior Varsity Eliminations: No Equipment Needs: Bring sneakers and practice clothing, ASD provides uniforms ESDAA Tournament: Feb 23 – 25, 2017 at ASD Division 1
CHEERLEADING Dates: November – February Practice: Student Lounge Monday – Thursday 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Sport Level: Varsity, Junior Varsity Eliminations: Yes for ESDAA Tournament Equipment Needs: Bring sneakers and practice clothing, ASD provides uniforms ESDAA Tournament: Feb 23 – 25, 2017 at ASD Division 1
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SPRING ATHLETICS
BOY’S AND GIRL’S TRACK Dates: March – May Practice: ASD Campus, University of St. Joseph, & Monday – Thursday 3:30 – 5:15 p.m. Sterling Field in W. Hartford Sport Level: Varsity Eliminations: No Equipment Needs: Bring track shoes and practice clothing, ASD provides uniforms ESDAA Track Tournament: May 2017 (TBD)
SPECIAL EVENTS
DATES EVENTS September 22 Big E – Middle (14 years old) and High School Students Only October 11-14 Homecoming Spirit Week October 13 Homecoming Dance October 14-15 Fall Homecoming – Volleyball and Soccer October 21-22 ESDAA Soccer Tournament hosted by WPSD October 27 PACES Halloween Party October 28-29 ESDAA Volleyball Tournament hosted by MPS (Framingham, MA) November TBD CAD Youth Leadership Workshop at ______December 15 Holiday Ball, 7th – 12th Grade Students January 26 & 27 4th Annual Edward F. Peltier Basketball Invitational hosted by ASD February 9 PACES Valentine Party February 23-25 ESDAA Girls Basketball Tournament hosted by ASD February 23-25 ESDAA Boys Basketball Tournament hosting by ASD April 17-21 Deaf Heritage Week April 20 (TBD) Drama Club Performance, 1 pm & 6:30 pm May (TBD) ESDAA Track and Field Tournament hosted by ______June 1 Junior Prom – Open to all 9th – 12th Grade Students 6 pm-11pm June 7 Yearbook Dedication 12:45 pm June 6 Sports Awards Ceremony 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Ward Gym June 9-11 Senior Trip June 13 Award & Graduation Day
* All above scheduled events are subject to change.
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American School for the Deaf
DAY STUDENT DORM PERMISSION FORM - 2016-2017
Request to Stay Overnight in Dorm after a School Event
Student Name:
Date of Birth:
Grade: Male Female
The above named student has my permission to stay on the campus of the American School for the Deaf during the Afternoon Evening
Date: ______
For the following reason:
Please list any medications the student takes regularly:
I accept full responsibility for transportation. My son/daughter will leave the American School for the Deaf at: ______ A.M. or P.M. and return home. I have notified my child’s transportation company of this change.
Parent Signature:
Date:
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American School for the Deaf
DE CONSENTIMIENTO - 2016-2017
Nombre del estudiante: del Cumpleaños:
Estados unidos: Hijo Hija
Nombre del estudiante tiene mi permiso para quedarse en el “campus” de la American School for the Deaf.
Por el siguiente motivo:
Poner tomar medicación, por favor:
Entiendo que soy enteramente responsible por su transportacion acepto esta responsabilidad. Mi hijo/hija se quedara en la escuela hast alas ______(hora) de la mañana or post meridiem. A esta hora regresara a case. He avisado a la compania de transporte que usa generalmente de este cambio. Firma del padre / madre o encargado/a:
Fecha:
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