CALENDAR AND IMPORTANT MESSAGES
Springfield Public Schools Attendance Policy
Notice from Springfield Public Schools
NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION
Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools’ Title IX Coordinator, [email protected], the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both.
The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Katie O’Sullivan, Senior Administrator of Human Resources, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55428, [email protected].
Springfield Public School’s sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, www.springfieldpublicschools.com/nondiscrimination.
To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to [email protected].
Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools’ Title IX Coordinator, [email protected], the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both.
The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Katie O’Sullivan, Senior Administrator of Human Resources, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55428, [email protected].
Springfield Public School’s sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, www.springfieldpublicschools.com/nondiscrimination.
To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to [email protected].
From Naviance to SchooLinks
The District Has Transitioned from Naviance to SchooLinks
Our district has transitioned from Naviance to SchooLinks as our new platform for college and career planning. SchooLinks is an innovative, comprehensive tool designed to help our students develop a roadmap for future goals. It also serves as our digital portfolio for My College and Career Plan (MyCAP) which is the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Education’s recommended tool to support postsecondary success starting in grade 6. Our phased rollout of SchooLinks will allow families, school counselors, and faculty/staff will also use this platform to support our student’s educational journey.
Key Features of SchooLinks:
We believe that SchooLinks will greatly enhance the support we provide to our students in preparing for their futures
Key Features of SchooLinks:
- Career Exploration for Younger Learners: SchooLinks helps students learn about potential careers, sparking their interests and helping them understand various professional pathways and self-discovery. Additionally, it helps students with making the connection between academic learning and career planning to support the high school selection process.
- College Exploration and Application Assistance: Whether students are exploring colleges or preparing to apply, SchooLinks provides the resources and guidance needed to navigate the process successfully.
- Career Entry Support: For those ready to enter the workforce, SchooLinks assists in finding internship and entry-level positions, ensuring a smooth transition from education to career.
We believe that SchooLinks will greatly enhance the support we provide to our students in preparing for their futures
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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