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8th Grade Teachers

ELA	Ms. Flowers Mrs. Mulvihill
Math	Mr. Frey Mrs. Patafio
Science	Mr. McCalla
Social Studies	Dr. Westcott
Spanish	Ms. Nunez
Physical Education / Health	Mr. Yarusso
ENL	Mr. Semper
Technology	Ms. Baker

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Support Staff

Danielle Bucolo, Culture Coach

Amanda McAllister, Guidance Counselor

Jose Morales, SAPIS Worker

Terry Reginella, Parent Coordinator

Ayse Ustares, Social Worker

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Where should my updated emergency contact information be?

Please make sure your most up to date phone numbers, emails, and addresses are reflected on Operoo!

Teachers will send out mass emails to the grade through this website. If you do not have your most up to date email, you may miss out on the important information!

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801 Schedule

Period	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
1	US HISTORY	MATH	ELA	ART	US HISTORY
2	ADVISORY	MATH	ELA	SCIENCE	P.E.
3	ELA	US HISTORY	MATH	MATH	SPANISH
4	ELA	SCIENCE	MATH	PE	SCIENCE
5	MATH	SCIENCE	SCIENCE	ELA	ELA
6	SCIENCE	ELA	SS	US HISTORY	MATH
7	L	U	N	C	H
8	HEALTH	ELA	TECH	ROBOTICS	MATH

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General Information

We love your children; especially,

when they come to school and are

on time.

School begins at 8:20 (Students are considered late after 8:25am)

Absences

Absent notes are required. Absences are recorded on HS applications, report cards, etc.
High Schools look at 6th & 7^th grade report card grades and attendance for the year.

Notices

Most, will be sent out to parents/guardians through Operoo and Google Forms.

Grades

All student grades can be found by accessing DOE Grades.

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Grades, PBIS & Bathroom Policy

Grades: Teachers input grades into the DOE Grading system

PBIS: Positive behavior is encouraged in all grades. Teachers reward students with points each day for their behavior. Once students reach a certain amount of points, they get to participate in an activity that the class and/or grade chooses!

Bathroom Policy: In order to optimize learning, students are not allowed out of the classroom the first 10 minutes of the period and 10 minutes before the end of the period.

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Report Card Schedule

P.S. 19 MarkingPeriods	Dates	Report Card Due Date	P/T Conference Date	# of school days
Marking Period 1	9/72023-10/28/2024	10/31/2022	9/15/22; 11/3/22	33
Marking Period 2	10/31/2022-1/6/2023	1/9/2023		40
Marking Period 3	1/9/2023-3/3/2023	3/6/2023	3/9/2023	34
Middle School Midterm Exams 2/13/2023-2/17/2023
Marking Period 4	3/6/2023-6/7/2023	6/21/2023	5/4/2023	59
NYS ELA 4/19-4/20; NYS Math 5/2-5/3; Middle School Finals 5/30-6/2; Grade 8 Science 6/5
Final Grades	6/16/2023	6/20/2023

Marking Periods	Dates	P/T Conference Date
1	09/05/24-10/31/24	11/14/24
2	11/1/24-01/03/25
3	01/06/25-02/28/25	03/06/24
Middle School Midterms Exams 02/10/25 - 02/14/25
4	03/03/25-06/13/25	05/1/25

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Grading Policy/Honor Roll

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Grading Policy/Honor Roll

Grades 6-8 All Marking Periods Numeric Course Grades: 95 – 100 High Honors 94 - 85 Honors 84- 75 74- 65 64 - Below (Fail) NL New admit where the teacher has inadequate documentation to fairly assess a student’s progress.	Honor Roll Criteria 6 - 8 High Honors 95-100 Cumulative Average in the following subjects: ELA Math Social Studies Science No failing grades in any other subject area Honors 94-85 Cumulative Average in the following subjects: ELA Math Social Studies Science No failing grades in any other subject area

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The Core Four

Respect staff, students, and each other's property.

Take ownership of your own learning and contribute to a positive learning

environment.

Follow class expectations.

Keep all interactions positive

Cell phones are to be turned

off and remain in book bags until

the Yond’r bags are distributed.

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MAP Testing

Students will be MAP tested 3 times a year. Fall, Winter, and Spring.

Why do we MAP test?

MAP testing is designed to measure students achievement and growth throughout the school year. It informs the teacher where the student exceeds and where they need additional support.

Students see their MAP data and make goals with their teachers.
Parents see their child’s data

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Cell Phone Policy (con’t)

Confiscation and return of cell phones

Students who use their cell phones during the school day or during self-sustaining after school will meet with the following disciplinary consequences:

First Infraction- Confiscation of cell phone by teacher. Cell phones will be sent to the Dean’s office. The Dean will notify parents. The phone will be returned to a parent or guardian only. .
Second Infraction - Confiscation of cell phone by teacher. Cell phones will be sent to the Principal’s office. The cell phone will be returned to a parent or guardian only.
Third Infraction - Confiscation of cell phone by teacher. Cell phones will be sent to the Principal’s office. Parents will be notified by the Principal. The cell phone will be returned to a parent or guardian. There will be a revocation of cell phone privilege for students for a period of one month (in consultation with parent). Students will receive in-school disciplinary consequences according to the New York City Discipline Code. Consequences may include a removal from class by the teacher or a Principal’s Suspension.

Confiscation and return of electronic items (other than cell phones):

Students who bring prohibited electronic devices to school or to self-sustaining after school will meet with the following disciplinary consequences. This includes using school issued devices inappropriately:

First Infraction - Confiscation of electronic device by teacher. Electronic device will be sent to the Principal’s office. Parents will be notified by the Principal. The electronic device will be returned to the student at end of school day.
Second Infraction - Confiscation of electronic device by teacher. Electronic device will be sent to the Principal’s office. Parents will be notified by the Principal. The electronic device will be returned to a parent at end of school day.
Third Infraction - Confiscation of electronic device by teacher. Electronic device will be sent to the Principal’s office. Parents will be notified by the Principal. The electronic device will be returned to a parent at end of school day. Student will receive in-school disciplinary consequence according to the New York City Discipline Code. Consequences may include a removal from class by the teacher or a Principal’s Suspension.

PLEASE NOTE: PS 19 and school personnel are not responsible for lost, stolen, or broken cell phones, computing devices, portable music devices, “Smart” watches or any other entertainment systems. Students who bring these items to school assume all risks.

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Cell Phone Policy- Yond’r

POLICY FOR USE OF CELL PHONES, COMPUTING DEVICES, AND PORTABLE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY

2024-2025

As a school we strive to provide the best learning environment for your child. Students are permitted to bring the following electronic items to school: cell phones and school issued laptops and iPads.

Students are not permitted to bring the following electronic items to school:

“Smart” watches, and other similar computing devices (“computing devices”); and
Portable music and entertainment systems, such as iPods, MP3 players, PSP, and Nintendo DS.
Home devices stay at home.

The use of cell phones at school is subject to the conditions below.

Cell phones may not be turned on or used during the school day, class trips or during before/afterschool programs. This ban includes the use of cell phones for photography or videoing purposes.
Each student will be provided a Yondr pouch in September. If they lose it they will have to purchase a new one or turn in the cell phone daily to the Dean, Ms. Bucolo.
All Cell phones must remain turned off and stored in the student's Yondr ( 5^th – 8^th grade) pouch during the school day and after school. Students will be able to unlock the Yondr pouch at dismissal. If they need to contact you, we will provide them access to a phone. We will never deny your child access to you.
Students who use cell phones, in violation of any provision of the DOE’s Discipline Code, the school’s policy, Chancellor’s regulation A-413, and/or the DOE’s Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy (“IAUSP”) will be subject to discipline in accordance with the guidance interventions and disciplinary responses set forth in the Discipline Code.

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Parent, Student, School Agreement

P.S. 19 is a partnership between parents, students, teachers and staff to provide the best possible education for our students. Children succeed when parents work closely with teachers and principals to develop strong relationships and have open communication.
As a parent/guardian, I will: ● Send my child ready to learn with all necessary tools and materials. ● Ensure that my child/children attend school regularly and arrive on time. ● Be aware of their children’s progress and struggles. ● Respond to communications from the school. ● Attend important meetings and conferences. ● Show respect and support for my child, the teachers and the school. ● Support the school’s discipline policy. ● Read with my child or make sure they are reading daily for a minimum of 15 minutes. ● Get involved in PTA and take part in school and community programs.	As a student, I will: ● Always try to do my best work. ● Follow the schools core values by commitment to being DRIVEN. ● Come to school prepared with my homework and supplies. ● Believe that I can and will learn. ● Spend at least 15 minutes reading and studying at home for my classes. ● Talk to my parents about school and my activities. ● Show respect for my fellow classmates and welcome new friendships. ● Be open minded and willing to explore new experiences.
As a member of the school staff, I will: ● Provide a safe and comfortable environment that is conducive to learning. ● Help each child to obtain and excel to the fullest potential. ● Provide relevant, meaningful activities and homework. ● Show respect for each child and the family. ● Acknowledge and celebrate the unique identity of each child. ● Clearly communicate information about your child’s performance and the educational programs. ● Communicate regularly with parents about their child’s progress.

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You can register now at;

www.tachsinfo.com� $71.00

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SHSAT Prep (8th Grade Only)

Starting in the next few weeks, a SHSAT prep class will be offered to the 8th grade students. Students take the SHSAT test to gain admittance to the Specialized High Schools. Students are not required to attend this prep class or take the exam. However, if they are taking the SHSAT, it would be a good idea to attend the prep class. The review class will take place 2 afternoons per week directly after school. One day will be with Mr. Frey for Math and the other day will be with Mrs. Patafio for ELA. Students that sign up must attend the class and will not be allowed to leave the building without a parent/guardian signing them out.

A permission slip will be sent home for students to sign up.

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Birthday Celebrations

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MS Teacher Emails

Mr. Frey - 8th Grade Math & Algebra - jfrey@schools.nyc.gov

Mrs. Patafio - 7th & 8th Grade Math - mpatafi@schools.nyc.gov

Dr. Westcott -7th & 8th Grade S.S, - fwestco@schools.nyc.gov

Mr. Keefe - Science - jkeefe3@schools.nyc.gov

Mrs. Mulvihill - 7th & 8th Grade ELA - bmulvihill2@schools.nyc.gov

Mr. Anderson - 7th Gr. Math - preardonanderson@schools.nyc.gov

Ms. Flowers - 8th Gr. ELA - yflowers@schools.nyc.gov

Ms. Nunez - Spanish- Knunez11@schools.nyc.gov

Mr. Yarusso - Phys. Ed. - jyarruso@schools.nyc.gov

Ms. Baker - Technology - Lbaker@schools.nyc.gov

Ms. Roman - 7th Gr. ELA - aroman5@schools.nyc.gov

Mr. McCalla - 8th Grade Science rmccalla@schools.nyc.gov

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US History - Accelerated

Dr. Westcott

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U.S. History - Dr. Westcott

7th Grade

Pre-Columbian American to the Civil War

Students should come to class each day prepared with a SS notebook and a pen/pencil.

1st HALF OF 11th Grade

Grading Policy

70% - Assessments

(Tests, Essays, DBQs)

20% - Classwork (Assignments, group work, preparedness, participation)

10% - Homework

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