2017-2018 Calendar and Guide
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WINDHAM-ASHLAND-JEWETT CENTRAL SCHOOL PO Box 429, 5411 Main Street Windham, New York 12496 Phone: 518-734-3400 Fax: 518-734-4627 2017-2018 Calendar and Guide Picture by: Dan Yolen, Rayven Pearsall & Alyssa Neelin DIRECTORY BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS SUPERINTENDENT Mr. John Wiktorko [email protected] Meetings of the Board of Education are open to the public and are generally held on the second (518) 734-3400 ext. 1129 Thursday of each month. There will be special meetings scheduled throughout the year as needed. DISTRICT CLERK These meetings will be announced in accordance with the open meetings law. The Board welcomes Mrs. Barbara Agostinoni [email protected] the public at all Board of Education meetings. While public participation at a Board of Education (518) 734-3400 ext. 1129 meeting is not required by law, the board may allow public participation by motion or policy. The Board of Education meets in the Library starting at 7:00 p.m. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT Mrs. Tammy Hebert [email protected] OARD OF DUCATION EMBERS (518) 734-3400 ext. 1130 B E M BUILDING PRINCIPAL Debra Bunce (President) Drew Shuster Susan Simpfenderfer Mr. David Donner [email protected] William Haltermann (Vice-President) Dr. Teri Martin (518) 734-3400 ext. 1130 BUILDING SECRETARY Mrs. Christine Thorington [email protected] OARD OF DUCATION CHEDULED EETING ATES (518) 734-3400 ext. 1130 B E S M D DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY September 14 October 19 November 9 December 14 To Be Determined January 11 February 8 March 8 April 12 (518) 734-3400 ext. 1172 May 8 (Budget Hearing) May 15 (Budget Vote) May 17 June 14 DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES In addition to the above scheduled BOE meeting dates, there may be special meetings scheduled and Mrs. Lara McAneny [email protected] posted periodically throughout the school year as required. (518) 734-3400 ext. 1100 SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST SPECIAL INVITATION TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE Mrs. Holly Breault [email protected] WINDHAM-ASHLAND-JEWETT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (518) 734-3400 ext. 1155 GUIDANCE OFFICE Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School offers many opportunities for residents to enjoy student Mrs. Nicole Baldner [email protected] efforts and achievements. The district would like to invite the members of the community to attend as (518) 734-3400 ext. 1122 many of the events listed in this calendar and guide as possible. Additional events such as plays, art shows and concerts will be scheduled throughout the year. Be sure to check announcements and our Mr. Mike Pellettier [email protected] calendar of events located on our web site at www.wajcs.org for additional events and times. (518) 734-3400 ext. 1122 Mrs. Catherine Aplin [email protected] WHERE TO FIND ASSISTANCE (518) 734-3400 ext. 1122 BUSINESS OFFICE Curriculum or Classroom Assistance: 518-734-3400 Ms. Shelly Mattice [email protected] 1. Contact your child’s classroom teacher first. (518) 734-3400 ext. 1178 2. If the question or issue is not resolved at the first level, contact one of the Guidance Mrs. Amy Lloyd [email protected] Counselors, Nicole Balder or Mike Pellettier (518) 734-3400 ext. 1179 3. If the situation still remains unresolved, contact the Principal. 4. The final level to resolve a situation would be to contact the Assistant Superintendent, DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION then Superintendent. Mrs. Wendy Oftedal [email protected] (518) 734-3206 Special Education Assistance: Lara McAneny, Dir. of Student Services, 734-3400 ext. 1100 DIRECTOR OF BUILDINGS & GROUNDS Health Office Assistance: Gabrielle Gonzalez, School Nurse, 734-3400 ext. 1131 Mr. John Mattice [email protected] Transportation Assistance: Wendy Oftedal, Director of Transportation, 734-3206 (518) 734-3400 ext. 1190 Athletic Program Assistance: Joel Middleton, Athletic Director, 734-3400 ext. 1189 Cafeteria Program Assistance: Diana Potter, Chartwells Manager, 734-3400 ext. 1187 CAFETERIA MANAGER Ms. Diana Potter [email protected] (518) 734-3400 ext. 1187 VISION STATEMENT CAFETERIA Compiling menus based on good nutrition, thrift and variety is the responsibility of Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School will provide the resources and Chartwells Dining Service and cafeteria staff. The Windham-Ashland Jewett Central environment that maximizes the opportunity for each and every student to School is proud to offer breakfast and lunch to all students of the district. The meals reach their academic, creative, and athletic potential. are part of the Federal School Lunch Program. Some students may be eligible for free or reduced priced meals. Parents are encouraged to apply if they believe they FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT OF might be eligible. An application for free or reduced meals can be completed any time during the school year, as financial situations may change. If you have any 1974 (FERPA) questions regarding the free or reduced program, please contact Mrs. Barbara Ago- stinoni at (518) 734-3400 ext. 1129. The Board of Education recognizes the legal requirement to maintain confidentially of student records. The procedures for the confidentially of student records shall be consistent with Federal statutes, including the CAFETERIA PRICING FOR STUDENTS Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 and its implementing regulations, as well as, the Commissioner’s Regulations (FERPA). Breakfast $1.10 Reduced Breakfast $0.25 Under provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) federal Lunch $2.05 Reduced Lunch $0.25 legislation, districts are required to make student directory information (name, address, and telephone number) available to military agencies unless parents of students specifically request that their information not be released. Parents and/or students who do not want their information DAILY BELL SCHEDULE* released must put it in writing to the Assistant Superintendent. This request must be submitted prior to September 15th of each year. PERIOD REGULAR AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT Warning bell 7:57 1 w/ Announcements 8:00–8:44 The Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School complies with the provisions 2 8:47–9:31 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in its hiring and promotions. 3 9:34–10:18 4/5 10:21–11:05 6 Gr. 7-8 Lunch: 11:08–11:37 DRUG FREE SCHOOLS ACT 6/7 Gr. 9–12 period classes: 11:08–11:52 7/8 Gr. 7 & 8 period classes: 11:40–12:24 The Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School District complies with the provisions of the Drug Free Schools Act as a recipient of Federal education 8 Gr. 9-12 Lunch: 11:55–12:24 funding. Policies and procedures are in place to meet the intent of the act. 9 12:27–1:11 The Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School has been designated as a 10 1:14–1:58 drug free school zone. 11 2:01–2:45 * Subject to change TITLE IX NOTIFICATION It is the policy of the Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School District not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendment. In accordance with Education Law, parents and students of Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School are hereby notified of this policy. VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL ABSENCES AND TARDINESS The Board of Education encourages parents and district residents to visit the school and Regular attendance and being punctual are required of all students. Parents and classrooms to observe the work of students, teachers, and staff. Since schools are a place guardians are encouraged to help their child understand the importance of of work and learning, certain limits must be set for such visits. The Principal, or his or her punctuality and attending school every day. Please confirm your child’s absence or designee, is responsible for all persons in the building and on the grounds. For these tardiness by calling the school by 9:00 a.m. reasons, the following rules apply to visitors to the school: Excused: Any absence, tardiness, or early departure for which the pupil has a 1. Anyone who is not a regular staff member or student of the school will be considered a valid school approved excuse on file at the school within five (5) days. Such visitor. excused absences shall include: personal illness, illness or death in the family, 2. All visitors – Entrance to the building will be limited to the main entrance only. All religious observances, quarantine, required court appearances, attendance at visitors will be required to sign the visitor’s register book located at the main office and health clinics or other medical visits, approved college visits, approved school will be issued a visitor’s identification badge. This badge must be displayed at all times sponsored trips, military obligations, absences approved in advance by the while in the school or on school grounds. The visitor must return the identification badge Assistant Superintendent, and other reasons as may be approved by the to the main office before leaving the building. Commissioner of Education. When the absence is excused, the student is still 3. Visitors attending school functions that are open to the public, such as Parent-Teacher- responsible for completing any missing assignments within the timeframe and Association (PTA) meetings, athletic contests, open houses, chorus and band concerts, requirements set forth by each classroom teacher. or public gatherings, are not required to register. Unexcused: An unexcused absence, tardiness or early departure for which the 4. In an effort to keep classroom disruptions to a minimum, parents who wish to observe a pupil has no valid school approved excuse. Such unexcused absences shall classroom while school is in session are required to arrange such visits in advance with include shopping trips, family vacations, oversleeping, skipping class, and any the classroom teacher(s). Teachers are expected not to take class time to discuss other absence that is not excused.