IMPORTANT MESSAGES
Middle School Reading MAP Assessment
Hello ! Here is a friendly reminder that the Middle School Reading MAP assessment is Wednesday September 15th and the Math MAP assessment is Thursday, September 16th . Students will need to have a fully charged SPS laptop and charger on both days of testing. Students without laptops or non working laptops can inform their teachers for a replacement by Monday September 13th. Thank you have a great day!
Tashi Jones
ELA Teacher
Duggan Academy
Tashi Jones
ELA Teacher
Duggan Academy
2021-2022 Duggan Student Calendar
2021-2022 Report Card and Term Schedule
Dear Duggan Academy Parents/Guardians:
On behalf of Principal Michael Calvanese, and the Duggan Academy Staff, we are incredibly excited that your child will be attending school here at John J. Duggan Academy next academic year. Our goal is to ensure a smooth transition for your sixth-grade student, which begins with effective communication between home and school. We look forward to welcoming and working with you and with your son/daughter. It is our commitment to keeping all lines of communication open, please update all addresses and phone number changes through our main office (413-787-7410).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
First day of school beings on August 30th, 2021.
Duggan Academy School day Middle School: Start Time-7:28 am - End Time - 3:00 pm High School: Start Time-7:28 am - End Time - 2:20 pm
Materials Needed – Teacher will provide a list the first week of school for their classes.
As the Duggan Middle School Assistant Principals, we welcome any input you may have to assist in making this transition smooth from elementary to middle school or middle to high school. Please feel free to contact us with any questions related to your son/daughter.
Again, we look forward to meeting all of you at the grade level orientations. Enjoy the summer break and we will see you soon.
Sincerely,
Mrs. April Robinson – Middle School Assistant Principal (Grades 6 - 7)
robinsona@springfieldpublicschools.com
Mr. Dan Sullivan - Assistant Principal Grades (8 - 9)
sullivand@springfieldpublicschools.com
Mr. William Snow - Assistant Principal Grades (10 - 12)
snoww@springfieldpublicschools.com
Estimado Padre/Tutor de la Academia Duggan:
En nombre del director Michael Calvanese, y el personal de la Academia Duggan, estamos increíblemente emocionados de que su hijo asista a la escuela aquí en la Academia John J. Duggan el próximo año académico. Nuestro objetivo es garantizar una transición sin problemas para su estudiante de sexto grado, que comienza con una comunicación efectiva entre el hogar y la escuela. Esperamos poder darle la bienvenida y trabajar con usted y con su hijo / hija. Es nuestro compromiso mantener todas las líneas de comunicación abiertas, por favor actualice todas las direcciones y cambios de número de teléfono a través de nuestra oficina principal (413-787-7410).
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE
Primer día de clases el 30deagostode 2021.
Como subdirector de la Escuela Intermedia Duggan, doy la bienvenida a cualquier aporte que pueda tener para ayudar a hacer que esta transición sea suave de la escuela primaria a la secundaria. Por favor, no dude en ponerse en contacto conmigo con cualquier pregunta relacionada con su hijo / hija.
Una vez más, espero conocer a todos ustedes en la orientación de6º grado. Disfruta de las vacaciones de verano y nos vemos pronto.
sinceramente
Sra. Robinson – Subdirectora de Escuela Intermedia
robinsona@springfieldpublicschools.com
Sr. Sullivan - Subdirector de Escuela Secundaria
Sr. Snow - Subdirector de Escuela Secundaria
On behalf of Principal Michael Calvanese, and the Duggan Academy Staff, we are incredibly excited that your child will be attending school here at John J. Duggan Academy next academic year. Our goal is to ensure a smooth transition for your sixth-grade student, which begins with effective communication between home and school. We look forward to welcoming and working with you and with your son/daughter. It is our commitment to keeping all lines of communication open, please update all addresses and phone number changes through our main office (413-787-7410).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
First day of school beings on August 30th, 2021.
Duggan Academy School day Middle School: Start Time-7:28 am - End Time - 3:00 pm High School: Start Time-7:28 am - End Time - 2:20 pm
Materials Needed – Teacher will provide a list the first week of school for their classes.
As the Duggan Middle School Assistant Principals, we welcome any input you may have to assist in making this transition smooth from elementary to middle school or middle to high school. Please feel free to contact us with any questions related to your son/daughter.
Again, we look forward to meeting all of you at the grade level orientations. Enjoy the summer break and we will see you soon.
Sincerely,
Mrs. April Robinson – Middle School Assistant Principal (Grades 6 - 7)
robinsona@springfieldpublicschools.com
Mr. Dan Sullivan - Assistant Principal Grades (8 - 9)
sullivand@springfieldpublicschools.com
Mr. William Snow - Assistant Principal Grades (10 - 12)
snoww@springfieldpublicschools.com
Estimado Padre/Tutor de la Academia Duggan:
En nombre del director Michael Calvanese, y el personal de la Academia Duggan, estamos increíblemente emocionados de que su hijo asista a la escuela aquí en la Academia John J. Duggan el próximo año académico. Nuestro objetivo es garantizar una transición sin problemas para su estudiante de sexto grado, que comienza con una comunicación efectiva entre el hogar y la escuela. Esperamos poder darle la bienvenida y trabajar con usted y con su hijo / hija. Es nuestro compromiso mantener todas las líneas de comunicación abiertas, por favor actualice todas las direcciones y cambios de número de teléfono a través de nuestra oficina principal (413-787-7410).
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE
Primer día de clases el 30deagostode 2021.
- Duggan Academy school day Hora de inicio: 7:29 am - Hora de finalización: 3:00 pm
- Materiales necesarios – El maestro proporcionará una lista la primera semana de clases para sus clases.
Como subdirector de la Escuela Intermedia Duggan, doy la bienvenida a cualquier aporte que pueda tener para ayudar a hacer que esta transición sea suave de la escuela primaria a la secundaria. Por favor, no dude en ponerse en contacto conmigo con cualquier pregunta relacionada con su hijo / hija.
Una vez más, espero conocer a todos ustedes en la orientación de6º grado. Disfruta de las vacaciones de verano y nos vemos pronto.
sinceramente
Sra. Robinson – Subdirectora de Escuela Intermedia
robinsona@springfieldpublicschools.com
Sr. Sullivan - Subdirector de Escuela Secundaria
Sr. Snow - Subdirector de Escuela Secundaria
Mandatory Parent/Student Handbook Forms On Line
SPS will follow the same process as last year with providing an online form for parents/guardians to complete the mandatory parent/student handbook forms.
Here is the link to the online signature form: https://bit.ly/3j5uS1Q, which is in English and Spanish. It is highly recommended to have every parent complete this form/packet.
Here is the link to the online signature form: https://bit.ly/3j5uS1Q, which is in English and Spanish. It is highly recommended to have every parent complete this form/packet.
School Uniform Policy
Excerpts from Parent and Student Handbook
Excerpts Taken from the Springfield Public Schools “Parent and Student Handbook”
Attendance
A student who has enrolled in a class is expected to be present each time the course is in session. A student in the Springfield Public School system cannot be absent more than 14 sessions in a full year course or he/she will receive no credit for the course pending appeal. After the 14th session of absence in a full year course, the student must file an appeal to receive credit. The grades will be reported on his/her report card as “No Credit” pending appeal (NC). All courses will show “NC” for the current report card. Any student who accumulates more than 14 absences during the academic year will be ineligible to move successfully from one grade to the next unless there are validated extenuating circumstances and a successful appeal. If the NC is not successfully appealed, the NC will revert to an FA (Failure due to Attendance).
Cell Phone Use
The Springfield Public School Committee has banned the use of personal cell phones, PCDs and other types of electronic devices during the academic school day. Students may possess and carry cell phones and PCDs; however, these units must be completely turned off (not simply on silent or vibrate mode) during the academic day.
The purpose is to ensure that disruptions and interference of the instructional academic climate of the school does not occur. Text messages and photo transmissions are covered by this policy.
Students who violate this policy shall face disciplinary action by the administration including confiscation of the cell phone, PCD or other type of electronic device . . .
Required Courses (Students must earn a total of 24.5 credits to graduate – the following courses are supplemented by electives, etc)
English: English 9, 10, 11, 12
Mathematics: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II,
Science: Introductory Physics, Biology, Chemistry
Social Studies: World History, U.S. History (1), U.S. History (2)
Foreign Language: Students will complete a minimum of 2 consecutive years of one foreign language before graduation, preferably during 9th and 10th grade.
Phys. Ed: PE 9, 10, 11, 12 (1/2 credit each year), Health Any Year
Technology: Applications of Technology I, Applications of Technology II Fine Arts Music, Art, Theater, or Dance
Required MCAS Assessments:
Ninth Grade: Introductory Physics
Tenth Grade: English Language Arts Reading Comprehension, Mathematics
Eleventh and Twelfth Grades: Any MCAS Requirement not met
Attendance
A student who has enrolled in a class is expected to be present each time the course is in session. A student in the Springfield Public School system cannot be absent more than 14 sessions in a full year course or he/she will receive no credit for the course pending appeal. After the 14th session of absence in a full year course, the student must file an appeal to receive credit. The grades will be reported on his/her report card as “No Credit” pending appeal (NC). All courses will show “NC” for the current report card. Any student who accumulates more than 14 absences during the academic year will be ineligible to move successfully from one grade to the next unless there are validated extenuating circumstances and a successful appeal. If the NC is not successfully appealed, the NC will revert to an FA (Failure due to Attendance).
Cell Phone Use
The Springfield Public School Committee has banned the use of personal cell phones, PCDs and other types of electronic devices during the academic school day. Students may possess and carry cell phones and PCDs; however, these units must be completely turned off (not simply on silent or vibrate mode) during the academic day.
The purpose is to ensure that disruptions and interference of the instructional academic climate of the school does not occur. Text messages and photo transmissions are covered by this policy.
Students who violate this policy shall face disciplinary action by the administration including confiscation of the cell phone, PCD or other type of electronic device . . .
Required Courses (Students must earn a total of 24.5 credits to graduate – the following courses are supplemented by electives, etc)
English: English 9, 10, 11, 12
Mathematics: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II,
Science: Introductory Physics, Biology, Chemistry
Social Studies: World History, U.S. History (1), U.S. History (2)
Foreign Language: Students will complete a minimum of 2 consecutive years of one foreign language before graduation, preferably during 9th and 10th grade.
Phys. Ed: PE 9, 10, 11, 12 (1/2 credit each year), Health Any Year
Technology: Applications of Technology I, Applications of Technology II Fine Arts Music, Art, Theater, or Dance
Required MCAS Assessments:
Ninth Grade: Introductory Physics
Tenth Grade: English Language Arts Reading Comprehension, Mathematics
Eleventh and Twelfth Grades: Any MCAS Requirement not met
Cell Phone Policy
CELL PHONE POLICY
Purpose
To establish the basic structure for the use of electronic devices owned by students in school.
Policy
The School Committee has banned the use of personal cellphone, PCD’s and other type of personal devices during the academic school day.
This policy is intended to ensure that personal electronic devices on district and school property do not interfere with the learning, safety, and well-being of students and staff.
For the purpose of this policy, a personal electronic device is any device that emits an audible, vibrates, displays message or video image, or is otherwise capable of sending, receiving, emitting photographing, recording, storing, or displaying any type of audio or visual communication, files, or data. This includes, but not limited to, cellular phones, smartphones, earphones, headphones, camera phones and EarPods.
Students may possess or use personal electronic devices on school property,
Cellphones must be on silent or preferably turned off and out of sight during the academic day. Cellphone can be secured in the student’s assigned locked lockers, book bags or given to Dean of students for safe storing.
Violation of the cell-phone policy
If school personnel hear or see any cell phones, PCD’s or other types of personal electronic devises as defined above being used by a student, the following disciplinary actions will be taken.
First Offense:
Purpose
To establish the basic structure for the use of electronic devices owned by students in school.
Policy
The School Committee has banned the use of personal cellphone, PCD’s and other type of personal devices during the academic school day.
This policy is intended to ensure that personal electronic devices on district and school property do not interfere with the learning, safety, and well-being of students and staff.
For the purpose of this policy, a personal electronic device is any device that emits an audible, vibrates, displays message or video image, or is otherwise capable of sending, receiving, emitting photographing, recording, storing, or displaying any type of audio or visual communication, files, or data. This includes, but not limited to, cellular phones, smartphones, earphones, headphones, camera phones and EarPods.
Students may possess or use personal electronic devices on school property,
- Before school until beginning of the school day (7:20 AM)
- After school 3:00 pm
Cellphones must be on silent or preferably turned off and out of sight during the academic day. Cellphone can be secured in the student’s assigned locked lockers, book bags or given to Dean of students for safe storing.
Violation of the cell-phone policy
If school personnel hear or see any cell phones, PCD’s or other types of personal electronic devises as defined above being used by a student, the following disciplinary actions will be taken.
First Offense:
- Confiscation of the device to be returned to student no earlier than the end of the school day.
- Detention -Administration will schedule a conference with the parent/guardian
- The confiscated device will be returned to parent/guardian at the conclusion of the parent conference.
- In-House suspension
- Confiscation of the device to be returned to parent/guardian.
- Students may be subject to additional disciplinary action, consistent with the Code of Conduct.
John J. Duggan Academy(413) 787-7410
1015 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109 |
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