REMINDER:
Dear Tenth Grade Student and Parents:
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you back for what promises to be a productive, successful and enjoyable school year. The staff and I are eagerly awaiting your return to school from what I hope was a pleasant and relaxing summer vacation. Your 2021- 22 student schedule is now available on the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Please read this email in its entirety for some important announcements and information.
All students will report to school on Wednesday, September 1 and will follow an “R” day schedule beginning with period 1 at 7:39 a.m. This email will provide you with information regarding the procedures for the first day of school as well as general items of interest and concern. It is our hope that your sophomore year will be productive and enjoyable. Make the most of this year and remember that one of the keys to success in high school is an excellent attendance record. I do expect you to report to school daily and on time.
Be advised that all students MUST wear their identification badge and lanyard all times while in school. Students should wear the same ID badges from last year. If you need a replacement, please go to the library during your lunch period. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
I know that with your cooperation we can ensure your academic success and maintain Syosset as an outstanding high school.
Sincerely,
Dr. Giovanni Durante
Principal
CLASS SCHEDULES:
Your class schedule is now available on the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. If you are missing a course, you should have made an appointment with the Guidance Counselor using the Teacher Reacher System. The counselors will be available beginning August 16 through August 26 for schedule changes only. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated and requests for teacher changes will not be considered. If you have any questions, please call the Guidance Department at 516-364-5686.
OPENING DAY PROCEDURES – Wednesday, September 1
Wednesday, September 1 will be the first day of school. We will follow a regular day schedule with period 1 beginning at 7:39 a.m. Please remember to report to your bus stop on time. Upon arrival all students will report to their first period class as indicated on their class schedule.
REGULAR SCHOOL DAY – Please note that there is a minor change from my last communication. The school day will end at 2:12 PM, reflecting the schedule we followed during the 2020-21 school year. A copy of the bell schedule we will follow is listed below:
Period 1 7:39 – 8:18
Period 2 8:23 – 9:05 (includes announcements)
Period 3 9:10 – 9:49
Period 4 9:54 – 10:33
Period 5 10:38 – 11:17
Period 6 11:22 – 12:01
Period 7 12:06 – 12:45
Period 8 12:50 – 1:29
Period 9 1:33 – 2:12
WARNING BELL FOR LATE BUS 3:40 4:20 5:05
LATE BUS DEPARTURE 3:50 4:30 5:15
GRADE REPORTING
Every reasonable effort is made to ensure accuracy of students' permanent records. Any student who believes that there is an error in a final grade from June 2021 or from summer school should contact their former teacher upon returning to school.
HALLWAY LOCKERS Your locker assignment is available on your student schedule. You must use the locker that was assigned to you. If you do not have an authorized school lock, you must purchase one from the Administrative Assistants’ Office. The fee for the new lock is $6. It is recommended that you keep a copy of the combination in a safe place.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION LOCKERS
Lockers will be assigned by your Physical Education teacher. You must use the lock you purchased in school on your Physical Education locker. If you need to purchase a new lock, they will be available in the Administrative Assistants’ Office for a fee of $6. (Please note that locks not purchased through the school are prohibited.)
MEDICAL EXCUSES (PHYSICAL EDUCATION)
All students must successfully complete the required courses in physical education. Students who receive a modified program for medical reasons will have their activities scheduled according to need. If a physician recommends exemption from participation in all activities, an alternative work/study program will be assigned. No student is excused from the Physical Education requirement. Medical notes must be forwarded to the nurses’ office at the time of injury, disability or diagnosis of restriction.
EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS
On the occasion when schools must be closed as the result of unusual weather conditions, the District’s automated phone system will be used to call every parent. Furthermore, announcements will be made over the following radio stations beginning as early as 6:30 a.m.
Whenever in doubt about school openings, you are urged to listen to these radio stations:
WOR (710 AM) WALK (97.5 FM)
WGSM (740 AM) WBAB (102.3 FM)
WCBS (880 AM) WBLI (106.1 FM)
WINS (1010 AM)
You can also check the school district website at http://www.syossetschools.org Please do not telephone the school offices on these occasions and help to avoid congestion of vital open lines during the crucial early hours.
SECURITY GUARDS The District employs its own security guards for the high school. Their directions must be followed.
SMOKING
As per Board of Education regulation, all schools in the Syosset Central School District are smoke-free. Furthermore, New York State law prohibits smoking for everyone in all school buildings and on school grounds. This includes the use of E-Cigarettes and Vaping devices.
SHS YEARBOOK
Production of the 2022 Syosset High School yearbook has begun. All yearbook orders are handled by our publisher, Herff Jones. You will receive instructions later in the year regarding how to order your yearbook from Herff Jones. On behalf of the class of 2022, we thank you for your encouragement and continued support.