STEVEN R. COHEN, PH.D., SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

July 2012

Dear Members of the Shoreham-Wading River Community,

It is with great sense of enthusiasm and optimism that I welcome you to the 2012-2013 school year.

There is much to be proud of as our students and faculty continue to display excellence in their academic and extracurricular achievements. Many of our graduates are attending prestigious colleges and universities and have been the recipients of numerous awards and scholarships. In addition, the students make us proud each year as they pursue their philanthropic efforts to assist those less fortunate here in the community and abroad.

Though the District and New York public schools are faced with increasing financial challenges and mandates, I am confident that the 2012-2013 school year will reflect the same level of commitment and successes as in years past. It is only through working together, through a school-community partnership, that we can consistently move forward in providing a stellar educational program and co-curricular activities for the children of this community.

This calendar is designed to assist parents in navigating through the academic year and contains a wealth of information regarding our programs, services, and activities. I encourage everyone to attend the special events included on these pages and enjoy the many accomplishments of our talented students. Additionally, I encourage the community to explore the District website, www.swrschools.org, which provides the most current information and highlights the many achievements of our students and faculty.

As always, it is an honor to serve the Shoreham-Wading River community and I remain committed to the success of our school district. Together, our talented students, dedicated staff, caring parents, supportive Board of Education and loyal community have helped make the Shoreham-Wading River School District a wonderful learning community. Let me extend my best wishes for a successful and exciting school year.

Sincerely, Steven R. Cohen, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools

Because Schedules and Meeting Dates can change throughout the school year, the District encourages its residents to utilize our interactive calendars located on the District’s website. There are several formats in which to view the interactive calendar: • District Wide • By School • Board of Education Meetings and Activities • Community Programs By visiting the interactive calendar, located under the calendar drop down menu on the main page of the District Website, residents will be able to find all current information with regard to programs, performances and meetings throughout the district, including Community Programs activities! Please visit www.swrschools.org and stay on top of the up to the minute calendar information! 2012-2013 BOARD OF EDUCATION:

Bill McGrath, Ph.D., President (886-1086) Rich Pluschau, Vice President (676-5193)

Jack Costas (821-6445) Mike Fucito (929-6307) Marie Lindell (849-3530) Robert Rose (234-3625) John Zukowski (894-4280)

Superintendent of Schools: Steven R. Cohen District Clerk: Janice Seus District Treasurer: Valentina Coviello Emails to Board Members may be sent to: [email protected] * Please note that all emails sent to this address will be automatically forwarded to all Board of Education Members as well as the Superintendent of Schools

ADMINISTRATION SCHOOL HOURS Steven R. Cohen, Ph.D...... Superintendent of Schools William Bushman, Ph.D...... Asst. Superintendent for Human Resources High School Glen Arcuri ...... Asst. Superintendent for Finance & Operations 7:20 – 2:05 Regular Dismissal Alan Meinster ...... Exec. Dir. of Curriculum, Inst. & Assessment Charles Althoff ...... Interim Director of Student Services Angelo Andreotti ...... Plant Facilities Administrator Middle School Kenneth J. Marlborough……………… Director of Athletics, Health & Phys. Ed. 7:15 – 8:00 Advisory Conferences/Extra Help/ Dan Holtzman ...... Principal (High School) Music Rehearsals TBD ...... Asst. Principal (High School) 8:00 – 8:12 Advisory Kevin Vann ...... Asst. Principal (High School) 8:15 – 1:55 Academic Classes Linda Anthony, Ed.D...... Principal (Prodell Middle School) TBD ...... Asst. Principal (Prodell Middle School) Patricia Nugent ...... Principal (Briarcliff) Elementary Louis Parrinello ...... Principal (Miller Avenue) Briarcliff 9:30 – 3:30 Stephen Donohue ...... Principal (Wading River) Miller Avenue 8:40 – 2:40 Wading River 8:40 – 2:40

SWR PHONE DIRECTORY District Office: 250B Route 25A Prodell Middle School: 100 Randall Road Switchboard 821-8100 Principal (Main Office) 821-8210 Superintendent 821-8105 Assistant Principal 821-8210 Curriculum and Instruction 821-8108 Nurse 821-8215 Personnel/Administrative Services 821-8107 Guidance 821-8210 Special Education and Student Services 821-8114 Psychologist 821-8210 District Clerk 821-2359 Social Worker 821-8210 Business Office 821-8120 Library 821-8210 Transportation 821-8127 Interscholastic Sports 821-8132 Community Programs 821-8116 High School: 250A Route 25A Buildings & Grounds 821-8195 Main Office 821-8140 Briarcliff Elementary: 18 Tower Hill Road Principal 821-8264 Principal (Main Office) 821-8200 Assistant Principal, Gr. 9-10 821-8135 Nurse 821-8201 Assistant Principal, Gr. 11-12 821-8133 Psychologist 821-8203 Athletic Director 821-8132 Library 821-8202 Attendance 821-8136 Wading River Elementary: 1900 Wading River Manor Road Nurse 821-8170 Principal (Main Office) 821-8254 Guidance 821-8148 Nurse 821-8256 Psychologist 821-8143 Psychologist 821-8257 Social Worker 821-8158 Library 821-8260 Library 821-8144 Miller Avenue Elementary: 3 Miller Avenue Girls' Physical Education 821-8171 Principal (Main Office) 821-8231 Boys' Physical Education 821-8172 Nurse 821-8234 Psychologist 821-8245 Web Site Library 821-8241 www.swrschools.org

First Student Bus Company Community Programs North Shore Public Library North Shore Youth Council 744-2204 821-8116 929-4488 744-0207

L.I. Science Center 11 West Main Street Riverhead, NY 11901 208-8000 PARENTS FOR MEGAN’S LAW: E-MAIL ALERT SERVICE In order to provide parents/guardians and residents with information concerning convicted sex offenders who are living or working in this district, our school district is now benefiting from a no-cost sex offender email alert notification program. Parents for Megan’s Law (PFML) will email district residents, who have registered, informing them of any new sex offender’s presence and direct them to their website where they can access a full copy of the notification. If you have not already registered to receive current or future sex offender notifications, please contact the Parents for Megan’s Law Helpline at 631-689-2672 or go to their website at www.parentsformeganslaw.org and click the “Sex Offender Email Alert Registration Program” link on the home page. You may also access the Parents for Megan’s Law Website through the District’s Website by clicking on the News Item Drop Down Menu on the Main Page, and then clicking on the Parent Alert Link. Under the Parent Alert Link, you will find a link to the Parent’s For Megan’s Law website as well as a direct link to register for the sex offender email alert notification system. EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION CONT’D. st These procedures are designed to evacuate children quickly in an emergency. All students who will attain the age of five years on or before December 1 of However, the Chief School Administrator may institute a “Stay Where You Are” plan the current school year may be enrolled in kindergarten. Registration for when, in his opinion, the safety of the children is better served. kindergarten students will take place during the week of January 14, 2013, using If the decision to evacuate is made after 1:00 pm, students may be sent home at the above procedure followed by an appointment at Briarcliff Elementary School. their regular dismissal time. This decision will be made based on the nature of the Further information regarding dates and times for these appointments can be emergency and which procedure will provide the best protection for our children. found in the District’s calendar and will be posted on the District’s website. Parents of children in grades 4 through 12 are requested to familiarize each Students entering kindergarten for the 2013-2014 school year, must go child with procedures for entering the house in case of an emergency when no one is through a screening process which will take place May 7, 8 , 9, 10, 2013. at home. Appointment times will be assigned at the time of registration. Child Find Emergency Dismissal Procedures: appointments will also be assigned during registration and will be held on May 8, a. Radio stations will be notified of the dismissal 2013. For further information, please contact the District Office b. The District’s Connect-Ed Automated Phone System will be utilized in the event at 821-8100. of an early dismissal c. The bus company will be notified of the dismissal REPORTING PROCEDURES d. Students in Grades K-3 will be transported home or to a neighbor’s house Day and evening conferences are scheduled for parents of all children in e. Students in Grades 4-12 will be transported home, where it is expected they are grades K-12 as follows: capable of entering their home should a parent not be home Parents are encouraged to discuss with their children what should be done in case of Grades K-8 Day Conferences (NO SCHOOL K-8th GRADE STUDENTS): early dismissal. November 27, 2012 When it is necessary to close due to extreme weather conditions or other emergen- High School Evening Conferences: November 28, 2012 cies, announcements will be made: Elementary Evening Conferences: November 29, 2012 a. On the District’s website (www.swrschools.org) Middle School Evening Conferences: December 6, 2012 b. Through the District’s Connect-Ed Automated Phone System Middle School Daytime Conferences (NO SCHOOL MS STUDENTS): c. Through the following radio and television stations: February 7, 2013 Radio: High School Evening Conferences: February 11, 2013 CBS News Radio (880AM), WALK (97.5FM), WBLI (106.1FM), WBAB Middle School Evening Conferences: February 13, 2013 (102.3FM), WRIV (1390AM), WRCN (103.9FM), KJOY (98.3FM), WHLI Elementary Daytime Conferences (NO SCHOOL ELEM. STUDENTS) (1100AM), ISLAND 94.3, B103 (103.1) March 11, 2013 TV: Elementary Evening Conferences: March 14, 2013 Channel 12 - News 12 Long Island Channel 11 – WPIX Conferences provide an opportunity for parents and teachers to discuss the Verizon FIOS1 – Channel 501 child's academic progress and to share information which will help the teacher PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE DISTRICT OFFICE OR THE SCHOOLS, AS plan the instructional program for the student. WE NEED TO KEEP THE TELEPHONE LINES FREE FOR EMERGENCY Scheduled conferences and report cards are a formal procedure for reporting CALLS. to parents on the student’s progress over an extended period of time. It is expected that parents and teachers will confer at other times throughout the year when any NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION concern or problem arises. Parents are urged to call the school whenever they feel Parents or guardians new to the District must go to the District Office between a problem may be developing and speak with their child's teacher. If the problem the hours of 8am and 1pm in order to complete a registration packet to enroll their is not resolved, please feel free to confer with the building principal child in school. Registration requires parents to bring a copy of the child’s birth cer- tificate; a signed copy of the child’s immunization record; two proof-of-residency documents including a deed, tax bill or notarized lease/rental agreement. CODE OF CONDUCT SUMMARY STUDENT DRESS CODE: A more detailed code of conduct may be obtained from the main office All students are expected to give proper attention to personal cleanli- of your child’s school and our District’s website. Codes of conduct will be ness and to dress appropriately for school and school functions. Students reviewed annually with students in each of the District’s schools. and their parents have the primary responsibility for acceptable student dress Student Rights and Responsibilities: and appearance. Teachers and all other district personnel should exemplify The Board of education is committed to providing a safe and orderly and reinforce acceptable student dress and help students develop an under- school environment where students may receive and district personnel may standing of appropriate appearance in the school setting. deliver quality educational services without disruption or interference. Re- A student’s dress, grooming and appearance, including hair style/color, sponsible behavior by students, teachers, other district personnel, parents and jewelry, make-up and nails, shall: other visitors is essential to achieving this goal. 1. Be safe, appropriate and not disrupt or interfere with the educa- The District has a long-standing set of expectations for conduct on tional process; school property and at school functions. These expectations are based on the 2. Recognize that extremely brief garments, such as, but not limited principles of civility, mutual respect, citizenship, character, tolerance, hon- to, tube tops, net tops, halter tops, spaghetti straps, plunging neck- esty and integrity. lines (front and/or back) and see through garments are not appro- The Board recognizes the need to clearly define these expectations for priate insofar as these garments distract, disrupt or interfere with acceptable conduct on school property, identify the possible consequences of the educational process; unacceptable conduct, and to ensure that discipline, when necessary, is ad- 3. Ensure that underwear is completely covered with outer clothing; ministered promptly and fairly. 4. Include footwear at all times. Footwear that is a safety hazard Expected Student Conduct: will not be allowed; The Board of Education expects all students to conduct themselves in 5. Not include the wearing of hats in the classroom or in school dur- an appropriate and civil manner, with proper regard for the rights and wel- ing school hours except for a medical or religious purpose, unless fare of other students, district personnel, and other members of the school permitted by individual building policy; community, and for the care of school facilities and equipment. 6. Not include items that are vulgar, obscene, libelous, or denigrate The best discipline is self-imposed, and students must learn to assume others on account of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, and accept responsibility for their own behavior, as well as the consequences gender, sexual orientation or disability; of their misbehavior. District personnel who interact with students are ex- 7. Not promote and/or endorse the use of alcohol, tobacco or illegal pected to use disciplinary action only when necessary and to place emphasis drugs and/or encourage other illegal or violent activities; on the students’ ability to grow in self-discipline. 8. Not include gang related clothing or paraphernalia. The Board recognizes the need to make its expectations for student conduct while on school property, or engaged in a school function, specific VISITORS and clear. Students who will not accept responsibility for their own behavior All visitors, including parents, must check in at the office, or other des- and who violate school rules will be required to accept the penalties for their ignated location, upon entry to all school buildings. This requirement does conduct. not apply when parents and residents are invited to a school assembly pro- Students may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including sus- gram. Since this policy is for the protection of the children, it is important pension from school, when they engage in conduct that is disorderly, insub- that all visitors comply with this requirement. Visitors must park vehicles in ordinate, disruptive, violent, or endangers the safety, morals, health or wel- designated parking areas. The school office will facilitate the delivery of fare of others. You may visit our website at http://www.swrschools.org/ milk monies, sneakers, homework, lunch, etc., when parents bring such items pdf/08_Code_of_Conduct.pdf to view the entire Code of Conduct. to children during school hours. STUDENT ATTENDANCE POLICY LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS The Board of Education of the Shoreham-Wading River Central School Dis- With the safety of the children in mind, the principal of each school in trict recognizes that regular school attendance is a major component of academic the District shall maintain lists of individuals who are authorized to obtain success and that the responsibility for educational success rests with the student, the the release of students in attendance at the school. No student may be re- parent, and the school. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure that students ar- leased in the custody of any individual who is not the parent or guardian of rive at school on time, prepared to work, and remain in school for the entire day. the student unless the individual’s name appears on the list. Classroom lessons and participation foster social interaction, development of effec- Parents or guardians may submit a list of individuals authorized to ob- tive communication skills, and critical thinking. Any absence is detrimental to the learning process. The scheduling of vacations while school is in session is strongly tain the release of their children from school at the time of the child’s enroll- discouraged. ment. A parent or guardian may amend, in writing, a list submitted pursuant Excused and Unexcused Absences: to this regulation at any time. Excused absences, tardiness, and early departures (ATED's) are defined as Certified copies of any court order or divorce decrees provided by the being due to personal illness, illness or death in the immediate family, approved custodial parent/guardian, which restrict a parents/guardian’s ability to seek family emergency, religious observance, required court appearance, medical ap- the release of parent/guardian’s child, shall be maintained by the principal of pointments, approved college visits (students must provide documentation of the each school. visitation on college letterhead), and approved school activities including educa- Individuals seeking the release from school of a student must report to tional travel. Excused tardiness includes all of the above and inclement weather. the school office and present identification deemed satisfactory by the school All other ATED’s are unexcused. principal. The principal must check the authorized list and relevant court All ATED’s must be accounted for and class work made up (as stipulated in orders or divorce decrees before a student may be released. this policy). It is the responsibility of the parent to notify the school office of the reason for the ATED within 24 hours by phone or in writing. If after three school The principal may release a student to an individual not appearing on days, the school has not been notified to the contrary, the absence will be considered the approved list, only if the principal has determined that an emergency ex- unexcused, unless otherwise clarified. ists and the parent or guardian has been contacted by the principal and has Grade and Credit Consequences: approved the release. The Shoreham-Wading River School District continues to support a no-cut policy. Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes. Upon their return to school, all students with an excused ATED will be counseled by their teachers or appropri- CHILD CARE ate staff regarding missed work. Consistent with the importance of classroom par- The North Shore Youth Council provides before and after school care ticipation, unexcused and unmade-up ATED’s will affect a student’s grade. for students in grades K-5. The licensed SACC program will provide stu- A high school student who has more than nine (9) absences in a semester course or eighteen (18) absences in a full-year course will receive no credit for that dents with opportunities to participate in age-appropriate, fun activities in- course. Being late three times is the equivalent of one (1) absence. Teachers will cluding arts and crafts, organized games, physical activities, and homework contact parents when a student has reached four absences in a semester course, and help. Registration forms and program information are available at six and 12 absences in a full-year course. www.nsyc.com. Please call (631) 744-0207 for more information. It is the responsibility of the parent to pick up missed work and supervise its completion when a student at the elementary or middle level has an unexcused ab- sence. Appeals: A high school student who has exceeded the number of allowable ATED’s for a course may request a review of his/her attendance and appeal the loss of credit at the conclusion of the course. (SEE COMPRESHENSIVE STUDENT ATTENDANCE POLICY # 7110) SCHOOL LUNCHES COMMUNITY PROGRAMS Questions and/or comments about any aspect of Community Programs should Lunch will be available each day for purchase in all our schools, however, it be directed to the Coordinator at the District Office (821-8116). Please check at the must be ordered in advance. Schools will provide parents with specific information district website for the most up-to-date information at www.swrschools.org. regarding cost and types of food items offered. Shoreham-Wading River Community Programs, through its after-school edu- Financial aid makes it possible for the children to receive half-pints of milk cational programs, promotes creative expression, choice of recreational activities, for an anticipated $.30 at all of the schools. Skim milk, 1% low-fat milk, fat-free and intellectual curiosity. All programs are designed to be self-funded through par- chocolate milk and fat-free strawberry milk will be offered. ticipant fees, donations, grants, and volunteers. The programs are not supported Milk will be purchased on a yearly basis. Parents will not be reimbursed through taxation. All of our expenses, including salaries, are paid from revenues for days lost due to sickness, snow days, or changes in the school calendar. generated from within the programs. Children from households that meet Federal income guidelines Our Community Recreation provides Teen Rec. to Middle School students on (outlined below) are eligible for free lunches and free milk. Contact your school for selected evenings and an array of sports clubs and camps for the non-interscholastic an application. competitor throughout the year for instructional and recreational purposes. Activi- ties are also offered for adults. We also sponsor the 4th of July and Thanksgiving Day Races, with a portion of the proceeds funding the Community Programs Schol- 2012-2013 NYSED Income Guidelines For Free and Reduced Price arship Program. The Fitness Center, open to all High School students, with mem- Meals or Free Milk: berships available to community residents, is located on the eastern boundary of the High School property. Our staff will lead you through a program of weight training

and fitness techniques, while building your muscle tone and stamina. Community Education provides a wide variety of classes throughout the year Household Size Annual Monthly Weekly to promote a community of lifelong learning. Courses include academics, fine arts, 1 $14,521 $1,211 $280 leisure, sports and fitness, and music and dance activities. The SWR Community 2 19,669 1,640 379 Band provides an avenue for creativity and entertainment for our community. 3 24,817 2,069 478 High School students may enroll in our Driver Education Program offered 4 29,965 2,498 577 throughout the year. Students must reach their 16th birthday by the start of the pro- 5 35,113 2,927 676 gram. Programs begin in September, February, and July. 6 40,261 3,356 775 7 45,409 3,785 874 8 50,557 4,214 973 WORKING PAPERS For each additional family member add . . . The law permits students who have reached the age of 14 years to work at certain kinds of jobs. The law also requires that students aged 14 to 18 years have +5,148 +429 +99 working papers issued to their employers. These papers can be obtained during business hours at the High School or Middle School during the school year. During the summer months, these papers can be obtained at the District Office Reception Desk. High School students should see the school nurse for additional information, Middle School students should inquire in the main office.

NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) PARENT INFORMATION Parents may request information regarding the professional qualification of their student's classroom teachers as well as paraprofessionals working with the student. Such requests must be made IN WRITING to the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources at the District Office, 250B Route 25A, Shoreham, New York 11786. INSURANCE The District purchases accident insurance to cover medical expenses incurred by all students attending District schools. Reasonable and usual hospital and surgical expenses are paid only in excess of benefits payable under any other policy or plan which is carried by the student's family. The insurance coverage pays for bodily injuries sustained: 1. While in or on the school grounds or premises during any period of regular attendance, including the lunch period, while school is in session. 2. While traveling directly and uninterruptedly to or from school for regular sessions. 3. While participating in school-sponsored and supervised activities, including all sports, and including supervised travel directly and uninterruptedly to and from such activities during the school term. School insurance does not cover, among other things, aggravation of any accidental bodily injury occurring prior to the effective date of the insurance policy; ill- ness or disease in any form; or any injury sustained at the student's home or residence. Claim forms are processed through the school nurse in each school building at the time of the accident report. The information furnished in this section is intended to provide a summary of the insurance provisions available in the policy and is not a description of the entire policy. No accident insurance is provided for adults participating in any school-sponsored activities. The District also carries liability insurance on the school grounds, and liability insurance is also carried by the company which provides bus transportation. Under the New York State "No Fault" law, compensation requests for medical bills for any injuries occurring on a school bus must first be directed to the parents' auto insurance carrier. NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT PESTICIDE NOTIFICATION The Shoreham-Wading River Central School District, 250B Route 25A, Shore- New York State Education Law Section 409-H, effective July 1, 2001, requires all ham, New York, 11786-2192, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools to provide written notifi- color, national origin, or handicapping condition in the educational programs or ac- cation to all persons in parental relation, faculty, and staff regarding the potential tivities that it operates, and it is required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments use of pesticides periodically throughout the school year. of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 not to discriminate in such Further information about the product(s) being applied, including any warn- a manner. This policy of nondiscrimination includes the following areas: recruitment ings that appear on the label of the pesticide(s) can be obtained by calling the Na- and appointment of employees; employment pay and benefits; counseling services for tional Pesticide Telecommunications Network at 1-800-858-7378 or the New students; and access by students to educational programs, course offerings and student York State Department of Health Center for Environmental Health information activities. line at 1-800-458-1158. The district complies with Title IX requirements. Inquiries in this regard should be di- The Shoreham-Wading River Central School District is required to main- rected to the Title IX Officer, Mr. Kenneth Marlborough; who may be reached at District Of- tain a list of persons in parental relation, faculty, and staff who wish to receive 48- fice, 250B, Route 25A, Shoreham, N.Y. 11786-2192, (631) 821-8132. The district official hour prior written notification of certain pesticide applications. To register for the responsible for the coordination of activities relating to compliance with Section 504 and the 48-hour notification for the 2010-2011 academic year, please send your written district official responsible for the coordination of activities relating to compliance with the request, including your name, address, home and work phone numbers, along with state's Human Rights Law is Dr. William J. Bushman. He may be reached at the District Of- fice, Shoreham-Wading River Central School District, 250B Route 25A, Shoreham, N.Y. the specific school(s) your child attends, to: 11786-2192, (631) 821-8114. These officials will provide information, including complaint Plant Facilities Administrator procedures, to any student or employee who feels that the District may have violated his or her Shoreham-Wading River CSD rights under Title IX, Section 504, or the state's Human Rights Law. For further information 250B Route 25A on notice of non-discrimination, see list of OCR enforcement offices for the address and phone Shoreham, New York 11786 number of the office that serves your area, or call 1800-421-3481. In the event of an emergency application necessary to protect against any imminent threat to human health, a good faith effort will be made to supply written notification to those on the 48-hour prior notification list.

TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION Bus Schedule: Arrival Departure c. Bussed children in grades K-8 who wish to get off at another designated High School 7:10am 2:15pm stop other than their own must have a note signed by their parent/

Middle School Early: 7:05am guardian. The note must be given to the teacher AND building principal 7:50am 2:05pm BEFORE it is given to the bus driver. d. Busses will be assigned to their full student capacity whenever possible. Miller Ave./Wading River 8:30am 2:50pm The District will therefore be unable to transport students to social activi- ties, such as visiting and parties, when this would require transporting the Briarcliff 9:20am 3:40pm student on a bus other than his/her regular, assigned bus.

e. Busses will stop ONLY at officially designated stops. Officially desig- Transportation will be provided for all resident students attending private and parochial schools outside the District to a distance not to exceed fifteen nated stops will be centralized, common stops for all students from the (15) miles from the student's place of residence to the school. The parent or immediate area. Individual house stops cannot be accommodated, re- guardian of a parochial or private school child residing in the School District gardless of weather conditions. Exceptions will be made for student who desires that the child be transported to a parochial or private school out- health and safety considerations only, or as prescribed by law. side of the School District during the next school year should submit a writ- f. Pointed or sharp objects, unless encased, animals, and glass objects will ten request to the Board of Education no later than April 1 of the preceding not be allowed on the bus, except on field trips where special permission school year, or within thirty (30) days of moving into the District. will be required. Transportation will be provided for each student with a disability, as g. Students are not permitted to be in possession of any tobacco products on identified by the Committee on Special Education, who attends special a bus. classes outside the District, providing the school has been approved by the While the District is responsible for children being transported to and New York State Education Department, Division for Children with Disabili- from school, parents are responsible for the safety and conduct of their chil- ties. dren prior to boarding the bus in the morning and after leaving the bus in the The District shall not extend its bus routes outside of the District to afternoon. Parents are also responsible for the safety and conduct of their pick up nonresident students. children who either walk or ride to school on vehicles other than the school Upon the request of parent or legal guardian and subject to the condi- bus. tions of Board policy, children may remain in their original building until the Transportation will be granted to all resident students attending District end of the school year. The burden of transportation will be on the parent or schools with no mileage limit from the place of residence to the school. legal guardian. Bus transportation will be provided for all participants in extracurricu- FEDERAL ASBESTOS HAZARD EMERGENCY lar activities taking place outside the District in which District teams are par- ticipants. Such transportation will originate and terminate at the school. RESPONSE ACT (AHERA) OF 1987 Parent/legal guardians will be responsible for providing transportation home Pursuant to the Federal Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) from school when the participating teams return after the last late bus has left of 1987, all public and non-public elementary and secondary schools are required to provide written notification to all persons in parental relation, faculty, and staff re- the school. garding the location of asbestos containing materials within their facilities. Any The objectives for bus scheduling will be to achieve safe, efficient, and individual may review a building’s management plan by going to the school’s main economical service. In order to ensure the safety of the children: office and requesting it. Copies of all the district’s management plans are available a. No bus stops are to be scheduled where it is necessary for the bus to back for review at the District Office. For further information please call the district’s up. asbestos designee, Anthony Sena, at 821-8165. b. A special bus stop schedule has been established when there are adverse road conditions. of each school year and after any substantive changes. The Shoreham-Wading River NOTIFICATION OF Central School District will also directly notify, such as through U.S. Mail or email, RIGHTS UNDER THE PROTECTION OF parents of students who are scheduled to participate in the specific activities or surveys noted below and will provide an opportunity for the parent to opt his or her PUPIL RIGHTS AMENDMENT (PPRA) child out of participation of the specific activity or survey. The Shoreham-Wading PPRA affords parents certain rights regarding our conduct of surveys, River Central School District will make this notification to parents at the beginning collection and use of information for marketing purposes, and certain physical of the school year if the District has identified the exams. These include the right to: specific or approximate dates of the activities or surveys at that time. For surveys • Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one or and activities scheduled after the school year starts, parents will be provided more of the following protected areas (“protected information survey”) if the survey reasonable notification of the planned activities and surveys listed below and are is funded in whole or in part by a program of the U.S. Department of Education provided an opportunity to opt their child out of such activities and surveys. Parents (ED)– will also be provided an opportunity to review any pertinent surveys. Following is a 1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent; list of the specific activities and surveys covered under this requirement: 2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family; •Collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales, or other 3. Sex behavior or attitudes; distribution. 4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior; •Administration of any protected information survey not funded in whole or in part 5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family by ED. relationships; •Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening as described 6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or above. ministers; Parents who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with: 7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or Family Policy Compliance Office 8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility. U.S. Department of Education •Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of – 400 Maryland Avenue, SW 1. Any other protected information survey, regardless of funding; Washington, D.C. 20202-8520 2. Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school or its agent, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of a student, except for hearing, vision, or scoliosis NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA screenings, or any physical exam or screening permitted or required under State FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY law; and 3. Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal information SCHOOLS obtained from students for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, •Inspect, upon request and before administration or use – requires that Shoreham-Wading River School District, with certain 1. Protected information surveys of students; exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally 2. Instruments used to collect personal information from students for any of the identifiable information from your child’s education records. However, above marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes; and Shoreham-Wading River School District may disclose appropriately 3. Instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum. designated “directory information” without written consent, unless you have These rights transfer from the parents to a student who is 18 years old or an advised the District to the contrary in accordance with District procedures. emancipated minor under State law. The Shoreham-Wading River Central School District has adopted policies, in The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the Shoreham- consultation with parents, regarding these rights, as well as arrangements to protect Wading River School District to include this type of information from your student privacy in the administration of protected information surveys and the child’s education records in certain school publications. collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes. The Shoreham-Wading River Central School District will directly notify parents of these policies at least annually at the start NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS (CONT.) SCHOOLS (CONT.) Examples include:  The most recent educational agency or institution attended A playbill, showing your student’s role in a drama production;  Student ID number, user ID, or other unique personal identifier used to The annual yearbook; communicate in electronic systems that cannot be used to access education Honor roll or other recognition lists; records without a PIN, password, etc. (A student’s SSN, in whole or in Graduation programs; and part, cannot be used for this purpose.) These laws are: Section 9528 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (20 U.S.C. § Sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height 7908) and 10 U.S.C. § 503(c). of team members. Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be PARENT PORTAL INFORMATION disclosed to outside organizations without a parent’s prior written consent. The Parent Portal provides students and guardians with real-time access to their Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that student’s information as teachers, counselors, and staff enter it. An intuitive user interface manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In addition, two federal laws allows parents to closely monitor their child’s academic progress. This program also ensures require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the that communication between the District and a student’s home is secure. For student’s in Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide grades 6-12, the report cards and progress reports are posted only to the Portal. These reports will not be mailed military recruiters, upon request, with the following information – names, Parents wishing to access the Infinite Campus Parent Portal may obtain an activa- addresses and telephone listings – unless parents have advised the LEA that tion key to the Parent Portal by sending an email to the following address: they do not want their student’s information disclosed without their prior written consent. [email protected] If you do not want Shoreham-Wading River School District to disclose directory information from your child’s education records without Please provide your name, the names of your children, and your home mailing your prior written consent, you must notify the building principal in writing address. Upon receipt of the email, the activation key will be mailed to your home address. To locate the Parent Portal on the internet please go to www.swrschools.org. At the by October 1, 2012. Shoreham-Wading River School District has desig- bottom of the homepage is a link labeled Infinite Campus Parent Portal. nated the following information as directory information: [Note: an LEA In the event of a problem with an activation key or access to the portal please may, but does not have to, include all the information listed below.] contact [email protected]. Describe the nature of the problem in the email.  Student’s name  Address  Telephone listing  Electronic mail address  Photograph  Date and place of birth  Major field of study  Dates of attendance  Grade level  Participation in officially recognized activities and sports  Weight and height of members of athletic teams  Degrees, honors, and awards received

PARENT ORGANIZATIONS

HIGH SCHOOL PTSA DISTRICT PTA COUNCIL WADING RIVER PTA Carolyn Visintin, President Pat Giacalone, President Alisa McMorris, President 929-3165 / [email protected] 744-2095 / [email protected] 929-9186 / [email protected] Missy Reinhardt, Vice President Lisa Wild, Vice President Maria Carros, Vice-President 744-6938 / [email protected] 456-2221 / [email protected] 886-1787 / [email protected] Millie Feliciano, Treasurer Barbara Steiger, Treasurer Honore Cavaco, Treasurer 886-1358 / [email protected] 375-4386 / [email protected] 369-2044 / [email protected] Marina LoBianco, Recording Secretary Margaret Leonard, Secretary Georgette Kershis, Recording Secretary 929-8556 / [email protected] 849-2130 / [email protected] 236-5925 / [email protected] Kristen Pisani, Corresponding Secretary Lisa Kiely, Corresponding Secretary Charley Werner, Corresponding Secretary BRIARCLIFF PTA 284-3669 / [email protected] Kim Kall, President MIDDLE SCHOOL PTO 946-9519 / [email protected] SEPTA Missy Reinhardt, President Jim Smith, Vice President Alonna Rubin, Co-President 744-6938 / [email protected] 942-1307 / [email protected] 821-0383 / [email protected] Geri Offutt, Secretary Charles Costello, Treasurer Mike Sanchez, Co-President 209-9404 / [email protected] 235-4097 / [email protected] 744-2586 / [email protected] THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS Jen Kitchen, Secretary Denise Visco, Vice President ARE OPEN: 886-1653 / [email protected] 886-2046 / [email protected] Call to get involved! Barbara Araujo, Treasurer Position Open: Treasurer MILLER AVENUE PTO 929-3337 / [email protected] Position Open: Fundraiser Ann-Margaret Leonard, Co-President Bonnie Zulli, Secretary 849-2130 / [email protected] 821-8254 / [email protected] Johanna Napolitano, Co-President Christine Maugeri, Secretary 849-2968 / [email protected] 821-8254 / [email protected] Janet Russell, Vice President 849-4338 / [email protected]

Elizabeth Padrazo, Treasurer

849-4338 / [email protected]