THE BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR WRITIING AND COMMUNICATION ARTS

BHSWCA FAMILY NEWSLETTER

SUMMER 2016

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School— Orientation

8:00-8:30 A.M.

Pre—Assessments

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Summer School

17 Regents Exams

See Exam Schedule

on next page.

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See Exam Schedule on

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The 2016-2017 school year begins on

Thursday, September 8th, 2016.

All students are expected to be in attendance on the

first day of school, at 8:15 a.m. —2:35 p.m.

The University of the State of New York

THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Office of State Assessment

Albany, New York 12234

AUGUST 2016

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

Students must verify with their schools the exact times

that they are to report for their State examinations.

*

Uniform Admission Deadlines

Morning Examinations—9:15 a.m. Afternoon Examinations—1:15 p.m.

Wednesday

August 17

RE in Algebra I (Common Core)

Geometry (Common Core)

Physical Setting/Chemistry

Thursday

August 18

RE in US History & Government

8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m.

RE in Global History & Geography

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

RE in English Language Arts (Common

Core)

Living Environment

RE in Algebra II (Common Core)

12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m.

BHSWCA GUIDE TO SUMMER SCHOOL 2016

Summer School Expectations

Dear Parents/Guardians,

The 2015-2016 School Year presented many opportunities, as well as celebrated

milestones. For those students that need a a bit more instruction to receive credit

and/or Regents exam preparation, it is our pleasure to be able to offer a summer

school program. This additional support for our students allows them to take

advantage of every opportunity to stay on course to graduation. Please use the

calendars and information presented to you here as a guide to understand the summer

school session and review it with your child. Given the large amount of work that

there is to do in a relatively short amount of time it is crucial that each student

approach the summer school session very seriously, meet all submission deadlines and

required seat time, and work independently both inside and outside of the classroom.

* The Summer School Staff Thanks You for you support.*

BHSWCA SUMMER SCHOOL 2016 Daily Schedule

July 7th—August 16th

Time Duties

8:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. Session 1

10:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.

Session 2

12:30 p.m.—1:30 p.m. Study Hall (238)

Computer Center Open

A student who arrives for class late should go first to Room 242 to check in,

and obtain a late pass.

Excessive lateness and absences may lead to students dismissal from the

summer school program.

Campus Policies

These are the rules that all students must adhere to during the summer, as well as

during the regular school year. The rules must be enforced by all students in order for

them to be effective and for the school to run efficiently. The rules are as follows:

Breakfast and lunch—Grab and Go breakfast is available for students as they enter

the school in the morning. Grab and go lunch is available as students exit the

school in the afternoon. The cafeteria summer hours are 8:00 a.m.—8:30 a.m. and

12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m.

Days of Operation / Monday—Thursday

Entering—Same entrance on Bronxwood Avenue

Exiting—Student must exit using the Main Exit to be compliant with Avonte’s Law.

Please see the back cover for details of Avonte’s Law and review these with your child

as they apply to both the summer school schedule and the regular school year.

Cell phones are collected upon entry into the building and will not be returned

until the end of the day.

No hat, headgear, or inappropriate clothing for a school setting.

All students must have a school pass when entering the hall.

No eating in class (except designated)

Lateness—Students must be here on time. The cut off time is 30 minutes after

each period.

Attendance– Students are required to have 45 hours of seat time in order to earn a

credit. All missed seat time must be made up after school from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30

p.m. in the Study Hall Room 238.

Behavior—Summer school is a privilege and not a right. There is zero tolerance for

fighting and other disruptive behavior.

Transcripts—Review thoroughly and see Guidance Counselor in Room 242 for any

error.

Montefiore Clinic is open until 3:30 p.m. daily.—Please make appointments when

there is no class in session.

Program Card / ID Cards - must be carried at all times. It is proof of who students

are and what school you attend.

Summer 2016 Staff Directory

(PHONE) 718-944-5660 / (FAX) 718-944-5690

STAFF/EXTENSION

ROOM

PRINCIPAL –Ms. Grey Ext. 2285

SECRETARY—Ms. Bryant Ext. 2284

228A

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – MS. Wyre Ext. 2422

SCHOOL COUNSELOR — Ms. Williams Ext. 2423 or

SCHOOL COUNSELOR — Mr. Williams Ext. 2421

PARENT COORDINATOR — Ms. Mason Ext. 2428

242

242 Jul 7th —Aug 5th

242 Aug 8th —Aug 19th

242

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL — MR. CONNELL Ext. 2180 218

Summer School Grading Policy

Daily work 25% of grade

Homework 25% of grade

Mock Exams 25% of grade

Writing Projects 25% of grade

Total 100%

Summer School Homework Policy

Homework/ Out of class assignments include all work that is not completed in class.

Such assignments may include practice of previously taught concepts, preparation for

upcoming lessons, and / or completion of long term projects. Students may complete

out of class assignments during school time, by using the time provided in the Study

Hall after school from 12:30 p.m.—1:30 p.m.. Students are expected to complete all

work.

BHSWCA student JADEA HOUSTON, accepting

THE ALEXANDER MEDAL.

BHSWCA student OJAY ELLIS, accepting

THE HANEY MEDAL.

Each year The School Art League holds its awards ceremony at the Metropolitan Museum or Art with mem-

bers of the art and education communities in attendance. The ceremony honors talented art students

from the New York City Public high schools by presenting scholarships, award and medals of achievement.

This year BHSWCA is proud to have three of our students presented with the prestigious honor of receiving

a medal at The School Art League, a 107 year tradition.

WAY TO GO OJAY ELLIS on receiving The Haney Medal,

RAYMORE SAMUELS on receiving the St. Gaudens Medal & JADEA HOUSTON on receiving

The Alexander Medal!

On June 7th, 2016 BHSWCA had the pleasure of celebrating the participants

of the HERstory & Leadership program. The program was a wonderful

success thanks to the guidance of Ms. Kensiwe Mathebula and the contribu-

tion of the following students:

Angelique Rodriquez

Rosenery Mejia

Hajar Meftah

Mishelys Rodriguez

Jasmine Jones

Jadea Houston

Jade Duncanson

Shamaya Jones

Vanessa Luciano

Lashanda Alvarez

Lashanda Alvarez

Antonio Bowermaster

Myasia White

Esmelki Nunez

Juwan Fowler

Wellington Novas

Petricia Price

Benjamin Villacis

Devinair Chatfield

Brian Mercado

Savannah Richards

Ms. Wyre and Students enjoying the

wonderful presentation.

We were treated to a song by Petricia Price and

Jasmine Jones.

HERstory members Tatiana Harris, Rosenary Mejia and

Lashanda Alvarez Kayla Brown, Dalia Hughes and Mr. J. Williams

Guests who came to support HERstory students

The wonderful, “Ms. Kenzi”

HERstory Leadership Teacher

THE MONTEFIORE SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM @

EVANDER CHILD CAMPUS

WILL BE OPEN

MONDAY, JUNE 27th through FRIDAY, AUGUST 12th

MEDICAL SERVICES AVAILABLE

SERVICES AVAILABLE

MONDAY – FRIDAY

8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Tel: 718-944-5601

For all Urgent Medical and Mental Health needs after-hours

or weekends please contact the

On-call provider at 917-301-6271.

For emergencies please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Full health Services will resume on Monday, August 29th

Physical Exams

Mental Health

Counseling

Sick Visits

First Aid for Minor Injuries

Diabetes and Asthma

Management

Immunizations

Adolescent Services

Health Education

Basic Lab Services

Montefiore School Based Health Center

Summer Update

WE WILL BE CLOSED ON JULY 4 and AUGUST 15-AUGUST 26

Registered students and new incoming students are welcomed!

Time: 8:00 a.m. –6:00 p.m.

Whem: July 5th, 2016—August 19th, 2016

Age: 5—14 years old

Location: Evander Childs Campus

All camp activities, trips & food are FREE!!!

Incoming Freshman Summer Bridge

Program Director: Barry Wells

Assistant Director: Maya Doyle

Administrative Assistant: Kerisha Green

Telephone : 347-631-9622

Applications can be picked up at:

Evander Childs Campus

800 East Gun Hill Road—2nd Floor Room 254

Bronx, NY 10467

Applications will only be accepted if completely

filled out & recent medical is attached and

stamped.

Due to limited spacing, all campers will be selected

through lottery. Parents/Guardians will be notified

of campers acceptance in June 2016.

Applications are currently being accepted for return

by Kerisha, Maya or Barry only!!!

Monday—Friday from 4:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m.

ALEJANDRO PINILLA AND

BHSWCA PROM QUEEN 2016 ALEXIIS PABON

Ms. KAIRAISHMA RAI AND EDWIN LEBRON

ON THE RIGHT IS KIONMY ESTRELLA

PROM KING 2016

BRIAN BAILEY, KEVIN BAILEY AND JERRY GARCIA

THE LOVELY MS. GREENE, “THE BEAUTIFUL ONE, MS.

JACKSON ” & THE AWESOME MRS. ALVAREZ

CHRISTIANA BLANKS, AMBER PITT, BRIANNA BYRD

“The family is the nucleus of

civilization.”

Will Durant— American writer,

historian, philosopher.

BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR WRITING AND COMMUNICATION ARTS

Have you checked us out on the web?

We’re there! Visit www.BHSWCA.com

Visit us on the web for all

school information.

Bell schedule

School calendar

Graduation requirements

policies and procedures

Link to SKEDULA

School sports

Special activities and events

College resources

Parent Association infor-

mation

Grading policy

Staff directory

Directions to the school

Thank You to all of our BHSWCA Families.

Please know that there is always someone

available through out the summer that you

can get in contact with.

Enjoy the summer!!!

The bill, known as “Avontes’ Law,” was passed last year and required the Department of

Education to access its buildings for the need for door alarms and other precautions to prevent

students from being able to exit their schools unnoticed. As a result, the alarms have been

installed in our building. The door alarm system was activated Monday, July 12, 2015 and are

installed on Every exit door. All students must enter using their assigned scanning location.

For departure from the building, ALL STUDENTS MUST EXIT THROUGH THE MAIN EXIT ON THE

1ST FLOOR. Should you use an unauthorized door, an alarm will go off and the school safety and

administration will be forced to respond and violating parties will be subject to disciplinary and

legal consequences with Avonte’s Law.

We thank you for your continued support. Should you have any questions or concerns, please

see your Principal, Terri Grey or email her at tgrey@schools.nyc.gov or call her at

347-754-0317.