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THE BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR WRITIING AND COMMUNICATION ARTS
BHSWCA FAMILY NEWSLETTER
SUMMER 2016
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
1
4 5 6 7 First day of Summer
School— Orientation
8:00-8:30 A.M.
Pre—Assessments
8 No School
11 Summer school
in session 8:30am—
12:30pm
12 Summer school
in session 8:30am —
12:30pm
13 Summer school in
session 8:30am—
12:30pm
14 Summer school in
session 8:30am—
12:30pm
15 No school
18 Summer school
in session 8:30am—
12:30pm
19 Summer school
in session 8:30am—
12:30pm
20 Summer school in
session 8:30am—
12:30pm
21 Summer school in
session 8:30am—
12:30pm
22 No school
25 Summer school
in session 8:30am—
12:30pm
26 Summer school
in session 8:30am—
12:30pm
27 Summer school in
session 8:30am—
12:30pm
28 Summer school in
session 8:30am—
12:30pm
29 No school
July 2016
August 2016
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
1 Summer school
in session
8:30am—
12:30pm
2 Summer
school in ses-
sion 8:30am—
12:30pm
3 Summer school in
session 8:30am—
12:30pm
4 Summer school in
session 8:30am—
12:30pm
5 No School
8 Summer school
in session
9 Summer
school in ses-
10 Summer school
in session 8:30am—
11 Summer school in
session 8:30am—
12 No School
15 Summer
school in session
8:30am—
12:30pm
16 Last Day of
Summer School
17 Regents Exams
See Exam Schedule
on next page.
18 Regents Exams
See Exam Schedule on
next page.
19 No school
22 23 24 25 26
29 30 31
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 [email protected] or call her at
347-754-0317.