Marble Hill School for International Studies

Student & Parent Handbook

2ND EDITION REVISED SEP 2014

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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION TO MARBLE HILL SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIESLetter from Principal 3 Mission, Vision Statement, & Educational Philosophy 4Administration, Faculty and Staff 5-6School Hours 6 SCHOOL REGULATIONSAttendance and Punctuality 7Updating Contact Information 8 Dress Code 9Conduct and Discipline, Detention, Suspension & Cyberbully 10-11 General Campus Rules & Procedures 11-12ID Cards & Programs 13Cheating & Plagiarism ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES Confidentiality of Student Records 14Lunch Forms 14Immunization 14Health Services, Emergency Care & Medication 14-15 Emergency Procedures: Fire Drill/Rapid Dismissal Procedure 15 Facilities, Equipment and Supplies 16-17Classroom Supplies & Suggested Dress Code List 17-18 Getting to School 18ACADEMICSGuidance, Mental Health Services & Advisors 19Advisory 19iMentor Program 20 School-Wide Grading System, No Credit (NC) Policy 20Student Progress Report & Grading: Report Cards, Portfolio Assessment 21 Homework Policy & Guidelines 22 Tutoring 22Student Recognition, Valedictorian & Salutatorian 22Course Requirements, NYS Common Core Standards, College & Career Readines 23Graduation Requirements 24 College Now & Advanced Placement Courses (AP Courses) STUDENT ACTIVITIESField Trips 26Sports 26Clubs and Other Extracurricular Activities 26 Other Events & School Activities 27General Rules for Student Activities 27 Student Council 27 Computer Use at School: School & District Policies 28 FOR PARENTSCommunication Between Home & School 29 Approprate Channels of Communication Between Parents & School Support for Families: Parent Association/School Leadership Team 30 School Calendar 31

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Welcome Classes of 2014-2015!

D e a r S t u d e n t s a n d P a r e n t s / G u a r d i a n s ,

On behalf of the administration, faculty, and staff of Marble Hill School for International Studies, I would like to welcome you to the 2014-2015 school year. At Marble Hill, we are comitted to excellence and will work to challenge you to perform at the highest level possible, both academically and socially. We expect that your academic success will be your number one priority.

To help you become familiar with the school, we have prepared the following Student and Parent Handbook. Please take the time to read it carefully. It contains very important information about the school.

It is my sincere hope that this handbook will be helpful to both students and parents. It is provided to familiarize you with school culture, procedures, rules and regulations.

I encourage you to follow the guidelines in this handbook. It will provide answers to questions that may arise during the school year.

Best wishes in this new school year!

Sincerely,

Kirsten LarsonPrincipal

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MISSION

The mission of Marble Hill School for International Studies is to develop in each student the necessary skills to acquire and apply knowledge. We seek to provide a social, emotional and physical environment that is nurturing, supportive, intellectually challenging and conducive to learning. We are committed to empowering students to become self-directed, life-long learners inspired by their personal quest for an understanding of themselves. We will foster respect and understanding of all people and cultures and equip students to function effectively in their community and the global society in which they live.

VISION

Marble Hill School for International Studies is a collegial environment in which students and teachers participate equally. Students will explore the increasingly technological society and global economy in which they live by learning a second language and by engaging in the multi-cultural perspective, which results from it. Our students will become members of a world community. By becoming connected to citizens of other countries, engaged with global concerns and tolerant of differences among community members, our students will understand the necessity of thinking globally in their life and work. The school will reflect the value and expectation of students’ cooperative engagement in the learning experience.

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHYMARBLE HILL SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES IS DEDICATED TO

THE FOLLOWING BELIEFS ABOUT EDUCATION AND LEARNING:

☐ Student learning is the chief priority and focus of the school.

☐ Learning must occur through experiences that are valuable and meaningful for the learners.

☐ Learning must engage a student's unique gifts, passions and rights.

☐ Students learn best in heterogeneous settings using collaborative grouping and a variety of instructional approaches.

☐ All students, regardless of language background, have the ability to learn English fluently to successfully function in school and society. ☐ Fluency in more than one language is an asset for the student, the school and the community.

☐ Language learning promotes awareness and tolerance of other cultures.

☐ Teachers have greater commitment to the school when their roles become that of counselors and facilitators.

☐ Sharing responsibilities as members of the school community creates a supportive learning environment.

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ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY & STAFFADMINISTRATION

Ms. Larson PrincipalMr. Parris Assistant Principal, Dean & History Teacher Ms. Dingman Assistant Principal, Data Specialist, ESL Coordinator & ESL Teacher

GUIDANCE

Ms. Garcia-Vanderhorst Guidance CounselorMs. Jackson Guidance Counselor Ms. Jacobson College Advisor

SCHOOL STAFF

Ms. Reyes Parent CoordinatorMs. Velez School SecretaryMs. Ramos Administrative Support StaffMs. Pol Attendance CoordinatorMs. Kamal Educational ParaprofessionalMs. Contin Educational ParaprofessionalMr. Chowdury Educational ParaprofessionalMr. Gonzalez Technology CoordinatorMs. Mercado School Aide

FACULTY

ENGLISH

Mr. Cuttler 9th & 11th Grade English Teacher Ms. Lewkowicz 11th & 12th Grade English TeacherMs. Soto 12th Grade English Teacher

ESL

Mr. Bernal 10th Grade EAL, ESL & Journalism TeacherMs. Hughes 9/10th Grade ESL Teacher Ms. McMurdo 10th Grade Humanities & ESL TeacherMs. Nzekio 9th Grade ESL Humanities

FOREIGN LANGUAGE Ms. Jacobson AP Spanish Teacher & College AdvisorMs. Nunez Italian Teacher & Campus SAT SupervisorMs. Young Japanese Teacher

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MATH

Ms. Cruzado 10/12th Grade Math Teacher Mr. Garofalo 10th Grade Math TeacherMs. Peterson 10th Grade Math Teacher Mr. Pesola 9th Grade Math & AP Calculus Teacher Mr. Rossi 9/12th Grade Math Teacher & ProgrammerMr. Wahl 11/12th Grade Math Teacher

SCIENCE

Ms. Lane 10th Grade Living EnvironmentMs. Lo 11th/12th Grade Science TeacherMr. Meek 9th, 10th Grade Science, AP Bio Teacher & SLT ChairpersonMr. O’Connell 11th/12th Grade Chemistry Ms. Ramirez 9th Grade Environmental Studies Teacher

SOCIAL STUDIES

Ms. Allen 10th Grade Humanities & AP European TeacherMr. Benson 11th Grade US History & AP US History TeacherMr. Bernal 10th Grade Humanities TeacherMs. Kind-Slater 12th Grade Government & Econ & AP Global TeacherMr. Parris 11/12th Grade US History Teacher

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Mr. Barreto 9th Grade Special Education Teacher & COSAMr. Boyle 11th–12th Grade Special Education TeacherMr. Levine 9th & 10th Grade Humanities & Special Education Teacher

SCHOOL HOURS

BEFORE SCHOOL — SCHOOL & COMMUNITY SERVICE, RESOURCE ROOM AND CLUBS MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

8:00 - 8:30am 8:00 - 8:30am 8:00 - 8:30am 8:00 - 8:30am 8:00 - 8:30am

REGULAR SCHOOL HOURSMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

8:30AM - 3:05 pm 8:30am - 3:05 pm8:30am-2:06pm (9th & 10th grades)

8:30am - 3:05pm 8:30am - 3:05 pm8:30am-12:35pm OR 1:06pm (11th & 12th grs)

EXTENDED SCHOOL DAY --MANDATORY PHYSICAL EDUCATION & TUTORINGMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

3:10 - 4:40pm 3:10 - 4:40pmNO EXTENDED SCHOOL DAY

3:10 - 4:40pm 3:10 - 4:40pmNO PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES OR TUTORING

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SCHOOL REGULATIONSATTENDANCE

As in the working world, every student is expected to be in school and on time every day. Each student is an essential part of every class and is missed if she/he is absent or late. Since our school is strongly focused on collaborative group learning, students who miss school disrupt not only their own educational progress but also the progress of students in their classes. Please note that 90% attendance is required by New York State for promotion to the next grade.

Marble Hill School for International Studies recognizes that in special circumstances parents must take their children out of school for a day(s).

EXCUSED ABSENCES are defined as school days missed due to a serious illness or emergency in the family. STUDENTS ARE STILL RESPONSIBLE for making up the work missed. In case of any absence, parents and stu-dents are responsible for the following:

1. Parents must call Ms. Pol, the Attendance Coordinator, at (718) 561-0973 Ext. 7431 or (718) 817-7431(direct #), before 8:30 a.m. on the day of the absence. 2. When your child returns to school she/he must bring a parent letter or a doctor's note to the Attendance Coor-dinator, Ms. Pol, in room 846A. The note should include the reasons for the absence and the parent's or doctor’s signature. This note must also be shown to and initialed by each of your teachers.3. Students must ask teachers for make-up or assignments missed during the absence and check Pupilpath for missed work.4. Students must get the class notes missed during the absence from a classmate or the teacher. In the case of long-term absences (3 days or more), parents or guardians must call the school to request assignments and homework. In these cases, it is the family’s responsibility to pick up work for their child from the school or communicate via Pupilpath with teachers to get work.

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES are defined as any appointments of a non-emergency nature, like routine doctor’s appointments, translating for family members or caring for siblings. The following procedure will be followed in the case of unexcused absences:

• If we have not received a call in the morning, parents and guardians will be called the day of their child’s absence.• The absence will be recorded in the student’s permanent record.• Parents will be called in for a meeting.• Upon the fourth unexcused absence, the student will receive an hour detention after school.• If unexcused absences persist, the attendance teacher will visit the house and a report of educational neglect

will be made.

EARLY RELEASE FROM SCHOOL

If the student must leave the building for an appointment, he/she must be picked up by a parent/guardian or other adult that is listed on the emergency blue card. Only students 18 years and older can leave on their own with verbal and written consent from parent/guardian and prior authorization of school administration. Students who leave school on their own , without speaking to an administrator or guidance counselor are considered to be cutting. Parents will be contacted and there will be disciplinary action.

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LATENESS

STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ARRIVING ON TIME TO EVERY CLASS EVERY DAY. Classes begin at 8:30 a.m. Many students arrive early to Marble Hill, 8:00a.m. in the morning, to study in the school’s Common Area, to get free or reduced breakfast in the cafeteria, to get help from a teacher or classmate, or just to spend time with school friends.

• Punctuality to school and classes plays a crucial role in academic success and helps prepare students for future occupations. Therefore, it is important for students to arrive to school and classes on time.

• The doors to the campus are opened at 7:45am and students are encouraged to arrive early to avoid delays during scanning. Students should pay attention to weather reports and leave earlier when there is bad weather.

• First period begins at 8:30 am and it is important for students to arrive before first period. Students arriving after the start of first period must present a late pass to their teacher. Late passes will be given at scanning or by Ms. Pol in room 846A.

• Students who arrive to school late to classes will receive detention and their parents will be called. Chonic deten-tion for lateness will result in a arent conference and possible suspension.

• Guidelines for students receiving detention for lateness can be found on page #10.

• Students will receive detention for every THIRD lateness to school or classes. Parents will be notified of lateness and detention.

• If a student receives detention three times for lateness a parent conference will be scheduled with Mr. Parris or Ms. Garcia.

LATENESS IS UNACCEPTABLE. STUDENTS WHO ARRIVE AT SCHOOL AFTER 8:30 A.M. WILL RECEIVE A LATE PASS UPON ENTRY. THEY MUST PRESENT THIS PASS TO THEIR CLASSROOM TEACHER AS THEY SIGN THE CLASSROOM’S LATE LOG. DISCIPLINARY ACTION WILL FOLLOW EXCESSIVE LATENESS (after school detention, parent conference or suspension).

UPDATING YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION

Change is a part of life. When your contact information changes, it is imperative that you inform Ms. Velez, the School Secretary in Office 822, your Guidance Counselor, Assistant Principal, or Principal. The school will support you best if some of the adults know, at all times, where you are living, how to reach you after school, and how to reach the important adults in your life. Your responsibility is to keep the school informed, by telling Ms.Velez immediately about changes to your contact information.

You’re a Marble Hillian, now (hooray!). So, you can always count on your school community supporting you 110%. One of the few things you have to do, besides STUDY and submit your completed LUNCH FORM, is to inform of any changes to your contact information, such as:• A new home address (or a new place you’ll be staying for a few days or weeks),• A new home telephone number,• A new work or cell number for your parents/guardian or for yourself, or• A new email address for your parents/guardian or for yourself.

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DRESS CODE POLICY

Our dress code was developed as an integral part of the school to promote a professional environment that is focused on learning. Every student enrolled in the school is mandated to follow the school’s dress code policy without exception, everyday, unless there is a dress down day scheduled by the school administration.

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YOUNG MEN:DRESS PANTS: Black, navy blue, gray, brown or khaki. NO CARGO PANTS (pants with pockets on the outside), sweatpants or shorts. NO JEANS OF ANY COLOR ALLOWED.

COLLARED SHIRT OR POLO SHIRT: White, button down short or long sleeves, with or without school-logo( brans logo cannot be too large). Shirt MUST always be tucked in. Only plain white shirt to be worn underneath collared shirt. Gym clothes not to be worn under dress code.

TIE: MANDATORY (of student choice with appropriate design, worn with appropriate knot and raised to top of neck of shirt).

SHOES: ALL BLACK SHOES OR SOLID BLACK SNEAKERS. NO colored laces or multi-colored design elements/logos in shoes allowed. NO slippers, flip-flops or open toe shoes.

BELT: Young male students are required to have their pants up and their underwear should not be showing. Therefore, male students are required to wear a belt to hold their pants up while in school. Belt buckles must be simple in design. Belt buckles must not contain any pictures, designs, words or emblems. Decorative belts, including those with studs, designs or metal pieces, are not acceptable.

YOUNG WOMEN:DRESS PANTS OR SKIRTS: Black, navy blue, gray, brown or khaki. NO capris/shorts/legging- pants or short skirts. NO JEANS OF ANY COLOR ALLOWED. LENGTH OF SKIRTS MUST NOT BE MORE THAN 3 INCHES ABOVE KNEES WHEN SITTING.

COLLARED SHIRT: White, button down or polo shirt. With or without school-logo. Short or long sleeved. ONLY PLAIN WHITE SHIRT TO BE WORN UNDERNEATH. You should demonstrate good judgement and professional taste. The shirt must not be too tight and should not show your midriff.

SHOES: All black shoes or solid black sneakers. NO colored laces or multi-colored design elements/logos in shoes allowed. NO slippers, flip-flops or sandals. NO HEELS SHOES ALLOWED. /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// COLD WEATHER DRESS (Both genders):CARDIGANS OR VESTS: Solid colored, full length. Black, navy blue,gray, white or beige. No turtle neck , t-shirts, sweatshirt or long john shirts worn as sweaters. No hoodies, scarves, hats or gloves to be worn during school day.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (GYM) DRESS CODE: Marble Hill School's t-shirt OR sweatshirt (to be purchased at school), shorts or sweat pants and gym-appropriate shoes.Students are not allowed to leave any part of their uniform in their locker to retrieve in the morning, e.g. shirt, shoes, tie, belt, etc.

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ANY STUDENT NOT FOLLOWING THE SCHOOL DRESS CODE WILL BE SUBJECTED TO THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS AS NECESSARY: ☑ Parents will be called to bring in dress code.☑ Borrow clean dress code clothing from the school for the day upon turning in student ID card.☑ Wear a dress code violation tag, and have the violation recorded in the student’s record, and receive a Referral to the Dean for minor vilolations.☑ Students will be asked to study or do class work outside of the classroom in the Dean’s office if wearing jeans or no dress code items.☑ After 3 referrals to the Dean, extra school service assignments and additional disciplinary action, as needed. ☑ If violations continue, conference with the Principal or Designee and additional disciplinary action, in accordance with the New York City Department of Education Discipline Code for Schools.

CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE

The school will provide a safe educational atmosphere that allows for all students to fully develop their academic and social skills. Marble Hill School for International Studies expects all students to participate daily in a positive, safe, and productive manner.

The school will cultivate an environment conducive to the learning of all students, by following the New York City Department of Education Discipline Code for Schools. Students will be informed about the Discipline Code dur-ing school-wide, mandatory lessons about the code in the first week of the school year. Thereafter, students will be responsible for following it. The Code is available to all families in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Spanish and Urdu.Parents/guardians will receive the Discipline Code from their children or can access it all: http://schools.nyc.gov/RulesPolicies/DisciplineCode/default.htm.

Students who choose not to follow school rules, or to disrupt the learning process are responsible for their actions. Students sent by classroom teachers to the office for disciplinary reasons are to report directly to Mr. Parris at Office 844. Infractions against school rules or disruption of learning will require parents/guard-ians to come to the school and may result in disciplinary actions such as detention or suspension.

DETENTIONS

■ Students will be issued detention for various DOE and school infractions.■ Detention will be held after school from 3:07 pm - 4:07 pm two days a week. For those who arrive late to detention, it will start at the time of arrival.■ If a student cuts detention, she/he will receive two hours of detention.

SUSPENSIONS

◾Suspended students will be given dates and times to complete their detention in school.◾Students who are suspended from school will do classwork and homework.◾Students who are suspended MUST attend school in DRESS CODE.

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CYBER BULLYING IS A CRIME

Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology such as cell phones, computers, and tablets as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites.

• IT IS THE GOAL OF NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE STAFF AND FACULTY OF MARBLE HILL HIGH SCHOOL TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND CIVIL ENVIRONMENT TO NURTURE THE DEVELOPMENT OF ALL STUDENTS. IN ORDER TO HAVE SUCH AN ENVIRON-MENT, IT IS IMPORTANT TO STOP AND PREVENT ACTS OF CYBER BULLYING.

• ANY TYPE OF BULLYING WHETHER IT IS PHYSICAL OR CYBER (online) IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED BY NYC DEPartment OF EDUCATION AND THE STAFF AND FACULTY AT MARBLE HILL.

• THE CITYWIDE DISCIPLINE CODE OUTLINE ACTS OF CYBER BULLYING, IF YOU FEEL YOU BEING CYBER BULLIED PLEASE INFORM YOUR PARENTS RIGHT AWAY. SAVE THE INFORMA-TION ON YOUR COMPUTER, PHONE, OR ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICE IN WHICH THE MES-SAGE CAME TO YOU AS EVIDENCE OF BULLYING.

•IF THE PERSON BULLYING YOU IS A STUDENT AT MARBLE HILL SCHOOL, SOMEONE YOU KNOW, OR SOMEONE YOU DON’T KNOW, INFORM YOUR PARENTS OR IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK TO SOMEONE, PLEASE SEE THE SCHOOL’S ADMINISTRATION OR COUNSELOR.

to learn more about cyberbully, please visit: http://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/what-is-it/

STATEMENT OF PROCEDURES FOR MAINTAINING PUBLIC ORDER ON SCHOOL PROPERTY

Public schools must provide a safe environment for students, staff, parents and visitors. The following actions are specifically prohibited: willful physical injury to any person; willful damage to property; willful disrup-tion of the orderly conduct of classes or any other school program or activity; willful interference with the lawful and authorized activities of members of the school community.

GENERAL CAMPUS & SCHOOL RULES AND PROCEDURES

1. ALL STUDENTS MUST ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING:■ CARRY A PROGRAM CARD AND I.D. PICTURE AT ALL TIMES■ CARRY A HALL PASS WHEN OUT OF THE CLASSROOM■ DRESS APPROPRIATELY■ FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF SCHOOL & CAMPUS SAFETY AT ALL TIMES■ PREPARE THEMSELVES FOR SCANNING BY: A) REMOVING THEIR BELTS, WATCHES AND OTHER METALIC OBJECTS B) PLACING THEM INTO THEIR BAGS FOR SCANNING■ ALL STUDENTS WILL ENTER THROUGH EXIT 1 ON THE FIRST FLOOR

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2. STUDENTS MAY NOT BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS INTO SCHOOL: ■ BEEPERS■ CELLPHONES ■ MP3 PLAYERS■ IPODS ■ DISCMAN ■ WALKMANS ■ KNIVES■ BOX CUTTER ■ LASER POINTERS ■ WEAPONS■ MARTIAL ARTS WEAPONS■ GUNS ■ ALCOHOL OR DRUGS ■ CHEMICAL AGENTS (ACIDS, CLOROX, ETC.) ■ OPEN BOTTLES (BOTTLES CANNOT BE OPENED BEFORE ENTERING THE BUILDING) POLICE WILL BE INVOLVED IF ANY WEAPON OR DRUG IS BROUGHT IN. 3. STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO:■ CUT CLASS■ ARRIVE LATE TO SCHOOL■ WEAR HATS■ WEAR DU-RAGS■ LEAVE THE CLASSROOM WITHOUT A PASS■ WEAR BEADS VISIBLY■ WRITE ON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROPERTY (GRAFFITI)■ EAT OR DRINK IN CLASSROOM (ONLY BOTTLED WATER IS ALLOWED IN CLASS)■ USE THE ELEVATOR WITHOUT A PASS OR PERMISSION FROM A STAFF MEMBER■ HANG OUT IN THE HALLS OR STAIRWELLS■ USE VULGAR, LEWD, OBSCENE OR PROFANE LANGUAGE**All confiscated items MUST BE picked-up by parents or guardians on the last Wednesday of the month.**

4. VISITOR'S PROCEDURES TO THE CAMPUS:■ ALL VISITORS WILL ENTER THROUGH EXIT 1 (STUDENTS ENTRANCE)■ UPON ENTERING THE BUILDING, ALL VISITORS WILL BE SCANNED■ ALL VISITORS MUST PRESENT SOME FORM OF IDENTIFICATION AND SIGN-IN BEFORE GOING TO THE SCHOOL OF CHOICE■ ALL VISITORS WILL BE GIVEN A COLOR CODE PASS INDICATING THE SCHOOL ThEY ARE VISITING.(MARBLE HILL COLOR IS RED)■ ALL VISITORS MUST WAIT FOR A SCHOOL PERSONNEL TO ESCORT THEM UPSTAIRS TO THE SCHOOL THEY ARE VISITING■ ALL VISITORS WILL BE ESCORTED DOWNSTAIRS BY SCHOOL PERSONNEL . AT THIS TIME ALL VISITORS MUST RETURN THEIR PASSES AND EXIT THE CAMPUS

5. CAFETERIA RULES AND PROCEDURES:■ STUDENTS WILL LISTEN FOR THEIR OFFICIAL CLASSES TO BE CALLED, UPON HEARING THEIR CLASS CALL, THEY WILL LINE UP IN AN ORDER FASHION FOR LUNCH■ STUDENTS MUST EMPTY THEIR TRAYS AND ALL GARBAGE THEY ACCUMULATED DURING LUNCH AND CLEAN UP THEIR AREAS BEFORE EXITING THE CAFETERIA ■ STUDENTS CANNOT LEAVE THE CAFETERIA WITHOUT A PASS OR PERMISSION FROM THE CAFETERIA PERSON-NEL■ UPON LEAVING THE CAFETERIA, STUDENTS MUST TRAVEL STRAIGHT TO CLASS, NOT THE BATHROOM OR AN OFFICE UNLESS YOU ARE GIVEN PERMISSION■ NO RUNNING, HORSEPLAYING, SITTING OR STANDING ON TABLES, GAMBLING, CARDS PLAYING, ROLLING DICE, THROWING OF FOOD, OR YELLING IN THE CAFETERIA IS ALLOWED.

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8. Drug or alcohol use is prohibited. The use of drugs or alcohol is expressly forbidden at school or at any school-sponsored activity. Students found in possession of drugs or alcohol will be suspended and may receive further discipline under New York State Law.

9. The school is a completely smoke-free environment. Smoking is not permitted in any location or at any activity in which the school participates or is sponsoring.

10. Students are not to loiter in the building or on school grounds at any time.

IDENTIFICATION (ID) CARDS & SCHOOL PROGRAMSID cards and school programs are a student’s passport to the school community’s membership and benefits.

Every student of Marble Hill School for International Studies is issued an ID card. The student must carry this card at all times. It is used to swipe in as they enter scanning, to swipe for lunch and for campus safety. It is to be shown upon request. Any lost cards must be reported to Mr. Gonzalez in room 844. After the first replacement any additional replacements will cost $3. Identification cards will be required to enter school events and testing. Students can also receive many discounts with their student identification card at cultural institutions within the city.

Each student is also issued a school program. Students are also mandated to carry their school programs at all times and must show their programs upon request to any adult campus staff member. Students are required to follow their school programs throughout the school day.

CHEATING/ PLAGIARISM

• Insults your intelligence!• Is illegal• Puts your high school graduation at risk!• May result in expulsion from college/university

Cheating includes the actual giving or receiving of any unauthorized aid or assistance resulting in an unfair advantage on any form of academic work. Plagiarism includes the copying of the language, structure, idea and/or thought of another and representing it as one’s own original work.

Students who plagiarize or cheat may delay their own completion of required classes and credits required for high school graduation. Any student caught cheating and/or plagiarizing will receive a zero on the test or assignment. The classroom teacher will contact parents to schedule a meeting. Further disciplinary action may be taken in accordance with the New York City DOE Discipline Code for Schools. In addition, New York State mandates that the Regents Exams scores of any student caught cheating will be invalidated and student will be suspended.

In summary, cheating and plagiarism are obstacles to students’ success. Avoid these obstacles by getting:1. Your questions answered by teachers and 2. Any extra explanations, demonstrations or practice help you need in order to understand and use new information.

Be ready to use your own words and ideas when you need to show what you know!

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CONFIDENTIALITY OF STUDENT RECORDS

When a student officially enrolls, an enrollment form is completed and a student file is created. Report cards, transcripts, and standardized test scores from other schools should be presented at the time of enrollment. Such records will become a part of the student’s file. Student files contain information that is pertinent to the school. Notes on academic, social, and behavioral progress are included. Files may not be removed from the school.

LUNCH FORMS AND LUNCH

Every student is mandated to complete a School Lunch Form within the first month of school, every school year. Each lunch form makes it possible for the school to educate and support the student during the school day and beyond.

Students are required to remain in the school during lunch. Students will have a choice of hot or cold lunches daily. Students are responsible for throwing garbage in proper receptacles. General rules of etiquette and orderly conduct should be followed. Administration and school support staff will be present in the cafeteria daily.

Free or reduced price lunch- Families may qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Income guidelines are set by the United States Department of Agriculture. At the start of the school year all students are given lunch applica-tions (Lunch Forms) that must be completed accurately and returned to the school as soon as possible. Funding for schools depends on having every student complete this application correctly and return it to the school on time. Even if you do not eat the school lunch, you must complete the school lunch form application.

IMMUNIZATION

All students entering Marble Hill School for International Studies must show proof of immunization by providing a copy of their immunization record. Any student with an incomplete immunization record will be suspended from school until all required immunizations are completed, for the health and safety of the school community. If you are first time entrant into the NYC Department of Education, the PPD (Tuberculosis) vaccination is a must before beginning school. There are no exceptions to this regulation. Vaccination records must be brought to the school secretary in room 822.

HEALTH SERVICES

The JFK Campus has a School-Based Health Center and Center for Community Health and Education (CCHE) that provides services to all students in the campus. It is located on the first floor. The Health Center is staffed by trained professionals of New York Presbyterian Hospital. When it is open, your child can receive services in this center at no cost to you, regardless of insurance status, as long as, a consent form has been previously filled and signed.

Some of the services offered to students are: physical examinations, medications and prescriptions, medically prescribed laboratory tests, immunizations, medical care, including treatment for acute and chronic conditions, health education and counseling, mental health services, screening for vision, hearing, asthma, obesity and dental services.

Therefore, if a student becomes ill during the school day, he/she should request a pass from his/her classroom teacher, to see Ms. Ramos in room 822 OR Ms. Pol/Ms. Reyes in room 846A. From these offices, the student will be referred to the health center. Parent or emergency contact person will be notified and arrangements made to get the student home if necessary.

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EMERGENCY CARE

In case of an emergency, school personnel must be able to contact a parent/ guardian. It is the parent/ guardian’s responsibility to:

1. Keep the school informed of updates to contact information, such as current telephonenumbers for home, work, and other responsible individuals who will take charge in an emergency.

2. Provide the school with pertinent information regarding their child, and

3. Assume responsibility for the student as soon as possible and decide a course of action. This may require coming to the school or meeting your child at a hospital emergency room.

MEDICATION

It occasionally may be necessary for a student to use a medication during school hours. If a student needs to use medication during school hours, the following guidelines must be observed:

1. Any medication to be taken by a student must be delivered directly to the the main office.

2. A note, signed by the parent, must accompany all medication. The note must specify: - The name of the student to take the medication - The name of the medication taken - The reason for taking the medication - The frequency and amounts with which the medication must be taken - The specific time period during which the medication must be taken

3. A school Health Professional will control the use of the medication as appropriate.

The school will not, under any circumstances, give medication to students from the first aid supplies on hand in the office without permission from parents. The school will follow the regulations established by the New York City Board of Education regarding the administration of medicine.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURESFIRE DRILL/ RAPID DISMISSAL PROCEDURE

The school will conduct rapid dismissal procedures throughout the school year in conjunction with the John F. Kennedy High School Campus schools.

It is crucial for students to follow all instructions given by school staff in an orderly manner.

When the fire alarm sounds students must line up in an orderly manner to follow specific instructions given by their classroom teacher and other school staff. Students and school staff will go down the designated stairwells and out onto the street. Classes must stay together during the entire drill. Specific rapid dismissal instructions for exiting the building will be given by each classroom teacher, and a Fire Drill poster indicating stairwell exits is posted in every classroom.

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GENERAL RESPONSE PROTOCOLS

• The Department of Education establishes General Response Protocols for various emergencies within and outside of schools. It is important that students all follow these protocols and other emergency information given by staff and faculty. • Lesson will be given at the beginning of the school year to further review the GRP protocols and the Citywide Discipline Code.• There will be several drills throughout the school year on lock downs, fire, evacuation, shelter-in, and bus drills.

FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

Classrooms and offices of Marble Hill School for International Studies are located on the 8th and 6th floors of the building. Students are required to stay within the school’s classrooms and offices during the school day, as speci-fied on each student’s school program.

School and campus facilities, equipment and supplies exist for the benefit of all students, families and the community served by the school. They are yours to respect, maintain and use for learning during your high school career. Treat your school property with care.

SCHOOL OFFICES

The school’s main office is located in Room 822. The main office includes the Principal’s office, desk of the School Secretary, and desks of the Administrative Support Staff. →Office 844 includes the desk of the Assistant Principal & Dean- Mr. Parris, Testing Coordinator-Mr. Garofalo and Technology Coordinator- Mr. Gonzalez.→Office 846A includes the desks of the Parent Coordinator – Ms. Reyes, Guidance Counselors – Ms. Garcia and Ms. Jackson, the Attendance Coordinator – Ms. Pol, the IMentor coordinator Ms. Almendral→Office 660 includes Assistant Principal - Ms. Dingman, College Advisor – Ms. Jacobson, Coordinator of Stu-dents Affairs, COSA - Mr. Barreto and Senior Advisor- Ms. Vazquez.

LIBRARIES

Students are encouraged to use the school’s classroom libraries and New York City Public Library (NYPL) Branches to study, research and learn. The Kennedy Campus Library-located on the first floor- is being remod-eled. It will be accessible in the morning and after school for all students when remodelation is done.

Students can request to sign books out of classroom libraries from their teachers with book receipts. Students should visit the Kingsbridge Branch of the New York City Public Library, located at 280 West 231st Street, (718) 548-5656. The Kingsbridge Branch is open Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed Sundays). Other branch libraries can be located at the NYPL website: www.nypl.org .

GYMNASIUMS & PLAYING FIELDS

Marble Hill School for International Studies is proud to share the gymnasiums and playing fields of the John F. Kennedy High School Campus. Physical Education classes for all schools in the campus are conducted in these common facilities, and the facilities must be treated with the same care and respect as all school property. Students are mandated to follow the specific instructions of school staff in using school facilities, and must be sure to maintain a respectful and orderly demeanor when traveling between Marble Hill classrooms and gymna-siums or playing fields for physical education classes.

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STUDENTS LOCKER POLICY

Each 10th - 12th grade student will be assigned either their own locker or will have to share with a classmate.Each student is responsible to buy a combination lock.Students will be allowed to go to their lockers twice a day: BEFORE Period 1(8:30 a.m.) and after the last class at the end of the school day (3:05 p.m.). There will be NO other locker time during the day.

ESCALATORS /ELEVATORS

Elevators are for the use of campus staff members and students with special needs. Students with temporary disabilities and medical conditions should apply for a special elevator pass in the main office by presenting a doc-tor’s note. The school secretary will issue the pass after medical papers are submitted. ALL OTHER STUDENTS ARE TO USE THE ESCALATORS. ANY STUDENT FOUND ON ELEVETOR WITHOUT PERMISSION WILL BE SUSPENDED. ANY STUDENT CAUGHT FOOLING AROUND ON ESCALATORS WILL RECEIVE DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS.

HALLWAYS AND PASSES

Students are to acknowledge that school conduct codes extend beyond the classroom walls. Students are not to be in the hallway during class time. In order to leave the classroom, students must: ▷ Obtain the permission of the classroom teacher ▷ Sign out in the classroom Late/Bathroom Pass Log ▷ Get the Bathroom Pass before leaving the room▷ Sign back in when returning to the classroom, return the pass to the teacher and ▷ Show an appropriate pass to any staff member who asks to see it.

CLASSROOM SUPPLIES

Students supply their own personal items such as paper, pencils, pens and notebooks. Students are expected to come prepared to school every day with these essential items and all books and materials assigned by their tea-chers. All textbooks are furnished by the school and must be returned at the end of the school year. Lost of da-maged textbooks will be billed to the student and must be paid for before the end of the school term.

MANDATORY SCHOOL SUPPLIES

▶ 3 RING BINDER at least 2" thick▶ BINDER DIVIDERS At least 6, one for each class▶ PENS & PENCILS multiple pencils, pens: blue or black▶ ERASER & SHARPENER▶ LINED LOOSE LEAF PAPER about 4-6 packages/semester▶ HIGHLIGHTERS 1-3 colors▶ USB POWER GRAPHIC CALCULATOR CASIO fx-9860 GII▶ USB-THUMB DRIVE To save computer work. It can be bought at Staples or Target). ▶ DICTIONARY can be straight English and/or in native language, to be used at home for school work.**Some teachers may expect you to have materials that are just for their classes. For example, you will need a separate binder for foreign language which should be kept for all three years.

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SUGGESTED DRESS CODE SHOPPING LIST

GIRLS:

1-3 Black, navy, grey, khaki, or brown DRESS Pants OR Skirts: NO JEANS OR CARGO PANTS IN ANY COLOR. If skirts, LENGTH OF SKIRTS MUST NOT BE MORE THAN 3 INCHES ABOVE KNEES WHEN SITTING.1-4 White, collared, button-up shirts or polos (short & long sleeve suggested): Must be long enough to cover body when girls lift arms and loose enough to fully button up.1-2 Pair of black dress shoes or all black gym shoes.

BOYS:

1-3 Black, navy blue, grey, khaki, or brown DRESS Pants. NO JEANS OR CARGO PANTS IN ANY COLOR.1-4 White, collared, button-up shirts or polos (short & long sleeve suggested).1-2 Pair of black dress shoes or all black gym shoes.2-4 Ties: Any color or pattern allowed as long as not offensive image.1-2 Belts: Black, navy blue, grey khaki, or brown.

GETTING TO SCHOOL

DIRECTIONS AND BUS/TRAIN ROUTES By subway: #1 train to 225th Street.

By bus: BX 1 to W231st; BX 9 to Kingsbridge Rd. & W225th St; BX 10 to West 231st & Tibbett Ave; M7 to West 225th & Marble Hill Ave.; M20 to West 231st.

TRANSPORTATION PASSES

Metrocards are issued to students who qualify based on distance from home to school. Students who live within a half-mile of the school may not receive a pass. Students who live between a half -mile and a mile may receive a half fare bus pass. Students living more than a mile and a half from school may choose between a bus and a subway pass. To obtain both, full fare subway and full fare bus pass a student would have to travel more than a mile and a half on each type of transportation. However, a students using subway passes may receive a half fare bus pass if they live a significant distance from their subway stop.

Metrocards are issued on a semester basis. If you are absent from school from an extended period of time with no acceptable excuse, your metrocard will be invalidated. If you lose your card or if it is stolen, you must notify Ms. Ramos, in the Main Office 822 immediately, in order to get a replacement. Upon reporting a lost card, it will be invalidated and it will take 1 week to get a new replacement metro card.

• NYPD DOES GIVE FINES TO STUDENTS WHO JUMP TURNSTILES OR BUSES AND WILL NOT ACCEPT THE EXCUSE THAT THEY ARE MISSING THEIR METROCARDS. ADULTS USING SCHOOL METROCARDS WILL ALSO BE FINED AND THE CARD CONFISCATED.

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ACADEMICS AND GRADE ADVISING

SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

One of the school guidance counselor’s main responsibilities is grade advisement. The school has one full time counselor, Ms. Garcia, and a part-time counselor, Ms. Jackson. Their office is in room 846A. A counselor can be seen before school, at lunch time, or after school and if there is an emergency, students can ask a teacher or staff member to speak to the guidance counselor.

Parents can also call the counselor if they have any questions or issues regarding their child’s academic, social, or behavioral progress in school.

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Counseling and special services are available to any student who needs it. The school Guidance Counselors and health professionals from our school-based health center (SBHC) can provide individual and group counseling/therapy, crisis interventionand case management. All services provided by the SBHC are confidential under New York State Law. No student should feel like they can't turn to any one for help if they need it. If you or someone you know needs help, let an adult know so that they can refer you to the proper peolple who are trained to help make situations better.

ADVISORS

Every student must fulfill the New York State academic requirements in order to graduate. Students will review their programs and transcripts at the beginning of each semester and can schedule an appointment with a guidance counselor, administration, or their Advisory teacher if there is a question or problem. Parents can make appointments to speak with the Advisor after school hours.

ADVISORY

Each student in the school is assigned a teacher or staff member who assists the student in achieving his or her academic and personal goals. This adult is called the Advisor. Advisory has two distinct parts: Advisory class that meets once a week, and one-to-one advisement to address individual issues.

The roles and responsibilities of the Advisor are:

1) Facilitate and teach Advisory classes 2) Meet individually with students and serve as their advocates when needed.

In their advocacy role they will:

• Keep up with each student’s progress at school by gathering information about each child’s academics, atten-dance and behavior.• Foster communication between the school and home.• Provide support when a student’s pattern of behavior is interfering with academic performance.• Document meetings and communication regarding each student they advise.

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iMENTOR

This year Marble Hill’s freshmen will be participating in the iMentor program. iMentor is a school-based men-toring program matching public high school students in New York City in one-to-one relationships with college-educated mentors. Every freshman will receive a mentor to help him/her to be successful in high school so that they will be ready for college. Mentor-mentee pairs are matched for four years and exchange weekly emails and meet monthly in person. Additionally, each week you will have an iMentor lesson given by staff from the iMentor program. During your lessons you will learn important information about how to best prepare for, choose and be successful in college. If you have any questions about this program please see Ms. Dingman.

SCHOOL-WIDE GRADING SYSTEM

Numerical grades are issued for each class taken. The final grade of the class is a combination of all the work the students have done during the school year. The final grade will determine passing or failing the class for the year. Students will receive a total of six grades per year for each class. There are two semesters and each semester is comprised of three marking periods. Students will receive a grade for each marking period that reflects the following elements:

• Class Participation (20 %) – All students are expected to participate in each class on some level. This may be through asking or responding to questions, participating positively in-group work, being attentive in class and taking notes. • Performance on Quizzes, Tests (20 %) – Students will be given various forms of assessments throughout the semester to assess their knowledge of material covered in the class. • Homework Assignments (20 %) – Each class will have 20-25 minutes of homework daily that pertains to the material covered in the class. Plan on 2 -4 hours of homework per day!• Notebook (20 %) —Each student is mandated to keep a 3-ring binder section for each subject class, with sections clearly divided and labeled. Students are required to record daily the AIM, HOMEWORK and DO NOW/ MOTIVATION TASK for each class, as well as other notes assigned by the classroom teacher. In each class, teachers will specify what and how to complete notebook tasks and will assess the quality of the notebook section for his/her class. Teachers may also include classroom journals or other forms of daily writing in the notebook grade.• Project (20 %) - During each marking period students will complete at least one project in order to demonstrate

the material learned within each unit of study. Elements of projects may be included in the student’s portfolio presentations at the end of each semester.

NO CREDIT (NC) POLICYWhat is an "NC"?A student may receive an NC for a marking period grade in a class when he/she does not complete a project but will pass the class if they turn a satisfactory project in before the end of the semester.

For the semester, a student will receive the grade of NC unless he or she completes a satisfactory missing marking period project(s). NCs cannot be changed to a failing grade, unless at the end of the school year, the student does not completes the owed project(s).Projects will be graded by a teacher who teaches the same class/subject area. All projects must be completed within the academic year or the NC will turn into a failing grade that will require the student to retake and pass the class in either the summer or next school year.

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STUDENT PROGRESS REPORTS AND GRADING

Parents/guardians may call the school at any time to request an informal progress report for their child via telephone, email or school meeting, from the Principal or Assistant Principals. In addition, the school communi-cates grades and progress to families at regular intervals:

• All students and parents at Marble Hill have access to pupilpath.com. This is an online grading system that allows you to see grades, assignments, attendance and transcripts. Also, through pupilpath you can communicate with teachers, guidance counselors and administrators. If you have any questions about pupilpath or would like to register please contact Ms. Reyes or Ms. Dingman.• Teachers will call homes and/or send letters or emails throughout the year to make parents/guardians aware of both student progress and need for student improvement. • Report cards will be issued at the end of each marking period • Open School/Parent Conferences each semester. • Students in danger of failing or showing significant change in academic achievement will receive a warning of possible failure. A parent-teacher conference will be scheduled to inform the parent of possible failures too. • Parents/Guardians of students who are at risk of not being promoted to the next grade due to academics, Regents and/or attendance will have a Promotion-in-Doubt letter sent home and will be required to attend a guidance meeting. REPORT CARDS

Throughout the school year, students will receive six(6)report cards. Additionally, final grades at the end of each term, will be recorded on the official transcript (January and June). Grades of the Regents Exams will also appear on both, report card and transcript. On the report cards, teachers may make comments to elaborate on the marked grade such as "shows special attitude in this field", "has the potential to do better" or "excessive late-ness". These comments will not appear on the official transcript. The student's performance reflected on the June report card will determine whether the student needs to repeat an specific course or to attend summer school for promotional purposes.

DATES WHEN REPORT CARDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED THIS SCHOOL YEAR 2014-2015:

Report Card #1 - TBDReport Card #2 - TBDReport Card #3 - TBDReport Card #4 - TBDReport Card #5 - TBD

Report Cards # 6 - June 26, 2015*Please note that report cards #1 & #4 must be picked up by a parent/guardian at

Parent Teacher Conferences. All other report cards will be mailed home.PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT

Portfolio assessment will be an important part of each semester grade for every student. Students will prepare, with the guidance of each subject area teacher, materials that will become part of an academic portfolio. They will be responsible for presenting their learning to a teacher at the end of each semester. The portfolio is an important assessment tool, as it is designed to reflect a student’s learning and ability over time. Seniors complete a Senior Exit Project, in lieu of a portfolio with support from their English and College Readiness classes and Advisors. Seniors present their exit projects during the spring semester.

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HOMEWORK

Homework is an extension of classroom work that is necessary for reinforcement, remediation, relearning, of skills already introduced in the classroom. Homework is mandatory. Parents are encouraged to view their child’s notebook sections, projects and school work regularly.

GENERAL HOMEWORK GUIDELINES:

Grades 9-10 Minimum of 20 minutes per class, per night = about 2 hrs per night Grades 11-12 Minimum of 30 minutes per class, per night = about 3 hours per nightIt is the intention of the school to give no student in grades 9-12 more than 3 hours of homework a night provided that the student works in an efficient and regular fashion. Many teachers will elect to give assignments to cover the homework for several days in advance. The school encourages this, where possible, since this gives students more flexibility in organizing and managing their time to complete assignments.

TUTORING

Students in need of extra help in any subject area should consult their Guidance Counselor, Assistant Principals, or Advisor. The school organizes voluntary and mandatory tutoring for all students. Classroom teachers teach After-School Tutoring and Saturday Academy, providing tutoring instruction based on student needs. Students and parents/guardians are encouraged to contact the school Guidance Counselor, Advisor or Assistant Principals with additional request or concerns about a student's tutoring needs. The school’s tutoring scheduled is dependent on funding and will be announced in October. You may call the school to find out the schedule for this school year.

STUDENT RECOGNITION

Students will be awarded at the end of each marking period to recognize those who have made significant aca-demic achievement or improvement as well as have perfect attendance and behavior in school. The criteria for receiving an honors award are as follows:

•85% or higher combined average in all classes•Completion of ALL unit/ term projects•Completion and presentation of portfolio•Demonstrated satisfactory conduct and attendance in all classes•Perfect Attendance•Punctuality•Adherence to school rules like dress code and being prepared for class

VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN

The highest awards at our school are the honors of valedictorian and salutatorian. This honor is bestowed upon the two most well rounded graduating seniors. The selection of valedictorian and salutatorian invloves using some of the criteria mentioned below:

• Cumulative Grade Point Average• Difficulty of course work: Taking advanced courses such as APs, College Now, Higher Level Math and Science

Regents Courses• Test Scores: SAT/ACT, Regents, AP• Involvement in extracurricular activities such as Clubs, Sports, Community Service, Internships, International

Exchange Programs, etc.

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: GRADUATION AND LIFE-LONG LEARNING

College preparedness takes more than New York State requires for high school completion. For example, many colleges and universities in New York City and New York State require students to achieve scores of 80% or above on Math and 75% or better on English Language Arts Regents Exams, to be eligible to enroll in classes. Students with scores below 75 usually have to pay to take remedial classes—pre-college level classes that do not carry college credit and pay for it! Who wants to “go to college” just to pay for high school? Educational research also shows that 4 years of high school-level math and science are the best predictors of suc-cess in college. All students will take 4 years of math and science at Marble Hill and/or through Lehman College.NEW YORK STATE COMMON CORE STANDARDS

The Common Core Learning Standards define what students have to learn in order to be ready for college and careers after high school, and they are the reason for all we do at Marble Hill School. Thirty five states, including New York, are adopting these learning standards, so you are part of a national movement for greater college and career readiness!

The Common Core Standards describe Mathematics, English Learning Arts, Reading and Writing across Social Studies, Science, and other technical subject areas. The standards emphasize research assignments in all subjects and the ability to read, understand and make arguments about complex pieces of literature, in discussion and writing. We must follow these standards. Students and families can also use them as a checklist for high school. You can read about the New York State Common Core Standards on any internet-accessible computer by visiting schools.nyc.gov, select "Academics", then "Common Core Library", and last "Why Common Core?" Students can also read exemplary student writing and mathematics by selecting "See Student Work".

COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS

The next four years are a chance for you to learn a little more about yourself in order to plan for life after high school. Success in high school is a three step process called GOT: Goals, Organization and Time. If you set goals for yourself, organize those goals and create a time plan to carry them out, then you are on the right path. The key words to remember as you map out your plan for every year in high school is COLLEGE & CAREERS. The best way to guarantee success in college and a career is by being successful in high school. As a freshman, your choices are in front of you. You just have to make sure you make the right ones by:• Maintaining excellent attendance and punctuality,• Keeping track of your earned credits;• Passing all your classes,• Maintaining a GPA (80+)• Achieving high scores in all your Regents Exams (75+),• Challenging yourself by taking Advanced Placement classes and College Now classes;• Communicating with your parents, counselor and college advisors about your future plans,• Developing leardership skills and adquiring experience through extracurricular activities (Student Council,

sports, clubs, etc.) and community service.It's never too early to start the college preparation by learning about standardized tests (SAT, ACT, TOEFL); researching and visiting college websites and campuses; finding out about financial aid and scholarships. Know that Marble Hill School for International Studies is here to help and guide you on every step of the way. →For students planning to enter CUNY, see the following links for details:http://cuny.edu/academics/testing/cuny-assessment-test/faqs.htm#5→For students who are looking to enter CUNY and would like to enroll in an intense preparatory program to improve "college success" see the following link for CUNY Start:www.cuny.edu/cunystart.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:Minimum STATE

Graduation Requirements 44 Credits

MARBLE HILL SISGraduation Requirements

60 Credits

Desirable College Entrancefor

CUNY & SUNY

ENGLISH/ ESL Minimum of 8 credits (4 years)

Minimum of 12 credits (4 years)

Minimum of 8 credits (4 Years)

SOCIAL STUDIES 8 Specific Credits (4 years) Global History 1,2,3,4U.S History 1&2GovernmentEconomics

8 Specific Credits (4 years) Global History 1,2,3,4U.S History 1&2GovernmentEconomics

8 Specific Credits (4 years) Global History 1,2,3,4U.S History 1&2GovernmentEconomics

MATHEMATICS Minimum of 6 credits 8 Credits (4 years) 4 years & higher level Math and passing Algebra 2 / Trigono-metry (or higher level course)

SCIENCE Minimum of 6 Credits:■ 2 Life Science & Lab (Living Environment)■ 2 Physical Science & Lab (Chem, Env. Sci, Earth Sci, Physics)■ 2 Life or Physical Sci.

Minimum of 8 Credits:■ 2 Life Science & Lab (Living Environment)■ 2 or more credits: Physical Science & Lab (Chem, Env. Sci, Earth Sci, Physics)■ 2 or more credits: Life or Physical Sci.

4 years & higher level Science (Physics, AP Bio, AP Physics)■ 2 Life Science & Lab (Living Environment)■ 2 Physical Science & Lab (Chem, Env. Sci, Physics)■ 2 Life or Physical Sci.

ARTS 2 Credits (Art, Music, or other Art credit)

2 Credits (Art, Music, or other Art credit)

2 Credits (Art, Music, or other Art credit)

HEALTH/PE (PHYSICAL EDUCATION)

7 Semesters of PE1 Semester of Health

7 Semesters of PE1 Semester of Health

7 Semesters of PE1 Semester of Health

MISCELLANEOUS/GUIDANCE

7 Additional Credits or Elec-tives

8 Semesters of Advisory4 Semesters of Com. Service (11th & 12th grade years) 1 Sem. of College Readiness

Electives in areas of interest or higher level courses if possible

REGENTS/ COMMON COREEXAMINATIONS

Regents Diploma (5)■ Common Core ELA - 65+■ Global Regents - 65+■ US History RE - 65+■ Comon Core Math - 75+( passing score on one Math Exam: Algebra, Geometry or Algebra 2)■Science RE - 65+

Regents Diploma (5)■ Common Core ELA - 75+■ Global Regents - 65+■ US History RE - 65+■ Int. Algebra or Geom 75+■ Science RE - 65+Advanced Diploma(9):■ 2nd Science RE - 65+■ 2nd & 3er Math RE - 65+■ Foreign Language - 65 + 6 ■ Foreign Language creditsAdv. Diploma w/Honors (9):■ Average of 90 on all 9 Regents

Regents Diploma (5)Minimum Scores:■ Common Core ELA - 75+■ Global Regents - 65+■ US History RE - 65+■Math RE 1st 80+ , 2nd 65+■ Science RE - 65+Advanced Diploma(9):■ 2nd Science RE - 65+■ 2nd & 3er Math RE - 65+■ Foreign Language - 65 + 6 ■ Foreign Language creditsAdv. Diploma w/Honors (9):■ Average of 90 on all 9 Regents

OTHER: Development of Leadership Skils, Paresonal Interest, and Service to Community through participation in:■ Clubs, sports, extracurricular activities■ Internships, mentoring pro-grams, community service■ Exchange /travel programs■ College Now

Development of Leadership Skils, Paresonal Interest, and Service to Community through participation in:■ Community Service■ Clubs, sports, extracurricular activities■ Internships, mentoring pro-grams■ Exchange /travel programs

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COLLEGE NOW

The College Now Program at Lehman College provides 11th and 12th grade students with exposure to college level courses on the Lehman Campus and self reliance. Students who achieve a score of 75% or higher on the English Language Arts Regents Examination are eligible to receive $1,000+ scholarship to cover the cost of tuition and fees, to participate in College Now courses at the College campus. Students must travel independently, after school hours, to Lehman College campus to attend courses in World Languages, Science or Humanities. Marble Hill School collaborates with Lehman to ensure excellent attendance, participation and progress among our participat-ing students.

College Now requires a high degree of self-motivation and commitment to learning. Parents must consent for their child to participate and understand the time & work commitment that is required of their child in addition to the mandated Marble Hill classwork. On weekend and during the summer, College Now also coordinates classes in the Arts and Sciences that have no Regents eligibility criteria, and carry no college credit.

When the opportunity arises to recommend students for College Now, administration will first recommend stu-dents who have both met the entrance requirements, are on track for graduation and demonstrated excellent attendance and citizenship at school. These qualities, above all, show that a student is ready to take College Now classes on full scholarship.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

Offered by College Board, the same entity that works on SATs, Advanced Placement (AP) courses are college level couses intended to prepare 11th and 12th grade students for higher education. Passing scores on AP Exams can lead to free college credits (depending on the college requirements). Aditionally, these courses offer a chance for committed students to transition to college-level work before leaving Marble Hill School.

Students should be aware that these courses are significantly more rigorous than non-AP courses and will demand a greater workload than they have faced in other courses. Students should expect to spend a minimum of one hour every day outside of school to work for an AP class. Before signing up for an AP course, you should be well aware of our expectations and requirements:

→ Each course requires some form of pre-assessment (tests or possibly Regents scores)→ Recommendation from subject area teachers→ High GPA→ Minimal attendance/punctuality, and behavioral infractions→ No failing grades or NCs on transcript→ High scores on Regents exams in subject area→ Summer assignments before you begin the course in the fall→ Meeting a minimum of 5 hours a week (for science, 8 hours)→ Mandatory attendance to the AP exam for the course in May. (Fees for exams vary annually and are about $75)

AP COURSES OFFERED AT OUR SCHOOLHUMANITIES MATH & SCIENCE

• English Literature & Composition• Spanish Language• European History• United States History

• Biology• Calculus

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Student ActivitiesFIELD TRIPS

The Marble Hill School for International Studies requires all students to participate in scheduled field trips related to the school academic program. All students must adhere to the following guidelines:

→ FIELD TRIPS ARE MANDATORY→ DRESS CODE IS REQUIRED ON FIELD TRIPS.→ FIELD TRIPS ARE SOMETIMES LIMITED TO A CERTAIN NUMBER OF STUDENTS.→ PARENTS WILL BE ASKED TO CHAPERONE→ PARENTS MUST SIGN A TRIP CONSENT FORM GRANTING PERMISSION FOR THEIR CHILDREN TO ATTEND FIELD TRIPS, TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL A MINIMUM OF ONE DAY BEFORE THE TRIP.→ STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO GO ON ANY FIELD TRIP WITHOUT THE PARENT/GUARDIAN'S WRITTEN CONSENT.→ ALL PERTINENT SCHOOL REGULATIONS AND THE NYCDOE DISCIPLINE CODE FOR SCHOOLS APPLY TO STUDENTS WHILE ON THE FIELD TRIPS.→ STUDENTS MUST RECEIVE THE PERMISSION OF THEIR OTHER TEACHERS BEFORE GOING ON THE FIELD TRIP AND MUST COMPLETE AND MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO COMPLETE THEIR HOMEWORK BEFORE THEY LEAVE.→ MISBEHAVIOR OR ANY VIOLATION OF THE SCHOOL'S RULES AND REGULATIONS WILL JEOPARDIZE PARTICIPA-TION IN FUTURE FIELD TRIPS.

SPORTS & ACADEMICS

There are many campus teams that are open for all students to try out for throughout the year. Some of them are football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, track, baseball, bowling, gymnastics, tennis and cheerleading. Most teams have practice after school, but some do practice in the morning.

Remember that while we want all students to join extracurricular activities, you must maintain a good academic record. Students must have an average grade point of at least a 75, no failures or NCs to participate. Once on the team, your grades will be checked by both, our school and your coach to make sure that you have met the acade-mics guidelines. Students that fall below these minimum requirements will be removed from the team. While on a team, your practice will fulfill your PE requirement during the season and we will check with your coach for your attendance and participation. You must notify Mr. Parris when your season ends and must return to attending your regular PE schedule also.

CLUBS AND OTHER EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Marble Hill offers a wide range of extra curricular activities and clubs for students. One of these clubs is the Peer Mediation Club, which is a student organization led and advised by Advisory Coordinators (Ms. Ramirez and Ms. Lewkowicz). Students complete training to become mediators, by recommendation. Peer Mediation provides a communication structure for students in conflict. The peer mediation process helps students to overcome the negative effects of strong emotions, to improve communication and conflict resolution skills.

OTHER CLUBS: ■ Student Council ■ China Exchange Program ■ Writers Club ■ BuilOn ■ Guitar Club ■ Dance Club■ National Honor Society ■ Photography Club ■ Model UN Club■ Peer Mediation Club ■ Health Club ■ Fashion Club ■ Math Club ■ Debate Club ■ Manga Club■ Environmental Club ■ Gay/Straight Alliance ■ Chess Club

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OTHER EVENTS & ACTIVITIES:

■ International Dress Day & Int. Dinner ■ Dream Yard Sharing■ School Dances ■ Career Day ■ Student-teacher sports games ■ Alumni Day■ Annual Talent Show ■ Field Day ■ Community Service Day ■ Theme Days (i.e. Dress Down, Crazy Hair…)

GENERAL RULES FOR STUDENT ACTIVITIES:

A. Absence from school - If you are absent from school for any reason you are not allowed to participate in an extra-curricular function occurring that day.

B. Activity fundraising must be approved by the Principal. The funds collected by means of a school function are school funds. A copy of all accounting of that activity & the money must be submitted to COSA (Coordinator Of Student Affairs) within 2 days after the function. The money must be deposited into school account. All payments for activity expenses must be documented with official receipts for the expenses.

C. Building use. Regular clubs and organizations are allowed to use the building after school, until 4:30pm but no loitering is permitted. Rooms and space must be signed out with the school secretary at least one week prior to use. If other facilities on the campus are needed, in most cases, space must be arranged at least 3 weeks in advance. There must be a faculty member present at all times.

D. Chartering a club. If you would like to form a new club, you must present your proposal to the COSA (Coordi-nator Of Student Affairs) and it must be approved by the principal. You must submit an application to the COSA with the following information:

• Purpose of the club and activities club will engage in during meeting times• Date, time and location of meetings• Name of faculty member who agrees to advise the club• A list of 10 students and their ID numbers who wish to be members

STUDENT COUNCIL

Student voice is an essential element at Marble Hill School for International Studies. The student council is an elected body that has the responsibility to make the school a respectful and engaging place for all students. The Council will meet with the Coordinator of Student Activities and the Principal to discuss problems affecting the students. The elected members will also represent the school at various community and city functions. Any stu-dent interested in running for office should meet with the coordinator and submit an application. Elections will take place at the beginning of each year.

Student Council Office positions to be elected for 2013-2014 School Year:

PresidentVice President

SecretaryTreasurer

Public Relations DirectorPublicity Director

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COMPUTER USE AT SCHOOL

COMPUTER ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

The Marble Hill School for International Studies believes that the benefits to educators and students from access to the Internet, in the form of information resources and opportunities for collaboration, far exceed any disadvantage of access. Each person has basic rights and responsibilities when using technology in classrooms during the school day.

Internet access is available to all students. The goal in providing this service is to promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication.

Unacceptable computer uses include:

1. Using the network for illegal activity, including violation of copyright or other contracts.

2. Intentionally degrading or disrupting equipment, systems or data.

3. Gaining unauthorized access to resources, data, or entities.

4. Using an account owned by another user.

5. Posting personal communications without the author’s consent.

6. Using or accessing inappropriate language, profanity, or obscenity.

7. Knowingly accessing and/or deeper exploration resulting from accidental discovery of inappropriate material.

8. Eating, drinking or chewing gum while using the computers.

9. Destroying computers in any way

10. Playing games during instructional time, unless given permission by a staff member.

11. Printing non-school related materials and information on the school printers.

DISTRICT POLICY

The New York City Department of Education offers access to the Internet to students and staff who have signed the Internet Access and Consent Waiver Form. In signing this form the staff and students agree to engage in use of the Internet for academic, resource sharing, and communication following the guidelines outlined in the policy. The policy will be sent home with each student at the beginning of each term. A copy of the policy may be obtained from the school.

Unacceptable uses of Internet while on school or accessed through the school facilities can result in the suspension or revoking of privileges, at the least, along with suspension or dismissal from the school for the most serious offenses.

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COMMUNICATION BETWEEN HOME AND THE SCHOOL - PARENTS AND GUARDIANS SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION:

ADDRESS: 99 Terrace View Avenue, Room 822 - Bronx, N.Y. 10463 PARENT COORDINATOR: Ignacia Reyes PHONE: (718) 561-0973 OFFICE: 846AFAX: (718) 561-5612 TELEPHONE: (718) 561-0973 Ext. 7434EMAIL: info@marblehillschool.org EMAIL: ireyes@marblehillschool.orgWEBSITE: www.marblehillschool.org

APPROPRIATE CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PARENTS AND SCHOOL

Good, consistent, and timely communication between faculty members, families and students is encouraged and expected. Since the faculty and parent/ guardians have the best interests of the students in mind, it is important that communication be open and constructive. For this reason the office must be given any changes in contact information (including telephone numbers, addresses, emails and emergency contact names and numbers).

All students, parents, and staff at Marble Hill School have access to pupilpath.com. New students and parents will be registered at the beginning of the school year and at parent oreintations. Pupilath is an online grading system that allows parents/guardians and students to see grades, assignments, progress in all classes as well as important dates, attendance, Regents scores and transcripts. Also, through pupilpath you can communicate with teachers, guidance counselors and administrators as well as you can read comments about how your child is doing in his/her classes academically and behaviorally. Registering on pupilpath only requires you to have an active email ac-count. New parents / guardians and students will be able to create an individualized username and password, to log in to Pupilpath, at the beginning of the school year. If you have any questions about pupilpath or would like to register please contact Ms. Reyes or Ms. Dingman.

SCHOOL TO PARENT/GUARDIAN

Marble Hill School will communicate information of interest and importance to the student, parents/guardians in multiple ways: phone messages, mail, letters sent home with students, and emial. To date, the main way the school communicates with parents is the school messenger system, personal calls and Pupilpath. Also periodically, the school will send newsletters home to inform parents and students of school events.

PARENT/ GUARDIAN TO TEACHER

Parent /guardians may contact their child’s teacher(s) via the school’s main number or through Pupilpath. If a parent/guardian needs to see a teacher, he/she should make an appointment to see them. To make an appointment you can contact the school Parent Coordinator, Ms. Reyes at: (718) 817-7434 or Ms. Garcia , our Guidance Coun-selor. Parent/guardians who need access to their child during the school day are required to go to the Main Office, room 822, and their child will be sent for.

PARENT/GUARDIAN CONFERENCES

Every school year the Department of Education designates two days in the fall and spring for parents to visit school, monitor their children's progress and meet with teachers. Open School Nights and Open School Days are very important dates. The school recommends that all parents/guardians visit each teacher during these dates.

Fall Parent - Teacher Conferences Spring Parent - Teacher Conferences• Thursday, October 24, 2013 - 5:30 - 8:00 PM • Thursday, March 27, 2014 5:30 - 8:00 PM• Friday, October 25, 2013 - 1:00 - 3:30 PM • Friday, March 28, 2014 1:00 - 3:30 PM

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supp or t for fami l i e s

The following supports and activities have been developed to encourage communication and collaboration between the school and families:

☑ Pupilpath (https://pupilpath.skedula.com/)

☑ Parent Newsletter (4 times/year)

☑ Information on: Health care, social services (parenting , counseling, college-readiness activities for youth, adult/ continuing education, etc.), and inmigration.

☑ Open School Nights & Afternoon for families and the community

☑ Family Events: International Dinner (fall), Career Day, Dreamyard Sharing, Talent Show, College Readiness Seminar, Parents Workshops (sponsored by our parent association, staff and community based organizations).

Marble Hill School for International Studies aims to develop meaninful relationships with students and their families. Parents and guardians are invited to participate in school decision-making through development of a Parent Association (PA) and the School Leardership Team (SLT).

PARENT ASSOCIATION

The Parent Association is an organization for parents and legal guardians of children attending Marble Hill School for International Studies. All parents /guardians are automatic members of the association and therefore are welcome to join it and to attend the monthly meetings. This association is a non-profit organization whose objectives are to expand communication between the school, parents/guardians, families and the outside community; to support the goals and objectives of the school.

The Parent Association of Marble Hill School for International Studies encourages all parents/guardians to be active, involved members. The parent association's executive board invites all members to volunteer and participate by helping any of the committees and activities. The parent Association will follow the regulations established by the NYC Department of Education (Chancellor's Regulations A-660). They will play an importamt role in overseeing how parents collaborate and become vital members of the school community. Elections of the Executive Board's members will be held in the spring and parents are encourage to get involved and run for a board position or just commit to attend the monthly meetings ( schedule of the meetings will be sent home the first week of the school year).

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM

The School Leadership Team is a school-based organization composed of an equal number of parents and staff. SLT includes mandatory members: the Principal, the PA/PTA President and the UFT Chapter Leader. The team plays an important role in the decision-making of school planning and policies. It meets once a month and will be facilitated by the school principal. The core responsability of the team is to develop the school's Comprehen-sive Educational Plan(CEP) that is aligned with the school-based budget. The School Leadership Team will fol-low the regulations established by the NYC Department of Education (Chancellor's Regulations A-655).

For more information about School Leadership Team please visit: http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/OFEA/Be-comingaParentLeader/SchoolLeadershipTeam/default.htm OR for Parent Association: http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/FACE/BecomingaParentLeader/ParentAssociationParentTeacherAssociation/default.htm

M A R B L E H I L L S C H O O L F O R I N T E R N A T I O N A L S T U D I E SSCHOOL YEAR 2014 -2015

STUDENT ACADEMIC CONTRACT

I, _________________________________________, understand that I must do the following:

■ Maintain 90% attendance and a high degree of punctuaility for all classes■ Adhere to the Dress Code ■ Respect classmates, teachers and staff regardless of race, ethnicity, language, gender, religion or sexual orientation■ Come prepared with writing utensils, three-ring binder and relevant class material■ Complete all my homework, classwork and projects■ Make time to complete daily homework for all classes■ Avoid plagiarism, which will not be tolerated at Marble Hill School■ Attend any tutoring sessions mandated for me■ Attend, be prepared with the proper gym attire, and participate in gym■ Communicate with my teachers about dificulties in class■ Use Pupilpath frequently to check my academic progress■ Achieve college-readiness by continuing to take Math Regents till achieving an 80 and the ELA Re-gents Exams until reaching a 75 or better, to avoid remedial courses in college.

In order to be promoted to the next grade, I must complete a minimum of 10 credits, 6 of which must be in English, Science, Math and Social Studies.

I also understand the following facts of being a student:

▶ All of my Regents scores will be reprted on my transcript, including absences▶ I must pass my science labs in order to take the Regents Exam and to pass the class▶ My Wednesday classes are credit bearing and will appear on my transcript ▶ Community Service is an important part of Marble Hill School's mission and culture, and it is credit bearing▶ Extended vacations and appointments for myself or family members must be scheduled to occur when school is not in session. If I have to be absent from school, I will take resposibility for completing all work that I missed. ▶ I understand that my participation in extracurricular activities (camus PSAL sports, dress down days, Talent Show and the following senior activities: Senior Trip, Senior Week, Prom and Senior T-Shirt Day) are contingent upon academic performance, effort, attendance and behavior at school.

_________________________________ ________________ Student Signature Date