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Agenda

What to expect at Amani
How to be successful at Amani
What’s the plan for next year?

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THE AMANI SCHOOL MISSION

The mission of the Amani Public Charter School (“APCS” or the “School”) is to provide 100% of Mount Vernon students who attend the school from 5th through 8th grade with the critical and academic thinking skills necessary to succeed in competitive high school programs, college, and the career of their choice.

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Vision

There are 3 things that we will execute ridiculously well!

Great Teaching

“Without Great Teachers, Nothing Else Matters.”

Exemplary Academic Program�Standards-based, rigorous academic program, with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy.

Strong School Culture

A purposefully structured environment marked by rules, rituals and routines, infused with the joy factor.

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Social Emotional Support at Amani

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Team:

Michelle Ederer- School Social Worker

mederer@amanicharter.org

Michael Jaros- School Guidance Counselor

mjaros@amanicharter.org

Services we provide:

School based counseling support
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) mandated counseling services
Crisis intervention
Case management
Referral services
Classroom/Grade level presentations and workshops

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Strong School Culture

“A purposefully structured environment marked by rules, rituals and routines, infused with the joy factor.”

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High Expectations for Student Behavior

Our school culture is the foundation that propels student achievement.

It creates an environment in which learning thrives, and embeds the expectation that scholars can, and will, achieve academic success.

Rooted in our ACHIEVE values, we provide common expectations for routines, procedures, and student conduct that ensure our school is a structured - yet warm and joyful place - to learn.

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What is Kickboard ?

Kickboard is a tool that is used to analyze and share data regarding their students academic and behavioral performance.It is monitored through what we call our PAYCHECK SYSTEM.

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Uniform

Academic Uniform 5^th & 6^th

Top – Amani purple polo with logo. Shirts must be tucked in at all times. Undershirts SOLID white
Sweater – Official Amani Grey sweatshirt or SOLID grey sweater (Optional)
Bottom – Solid grey slacks. NO jeans, leggings, or cargo pants. Slacks must have a solid black belt through all the loops. Solid grey skirts are acceptable must be knee length. Solid grey shorts are acceptable after set date in May but must be within 1 inch of knee.
Belts – Solid black with NO ornamentation
Socks or stockings must be SOLID white, black, purple, or grey
Footwear – Must have school colors (Purple,black, white or grey . NO open toe shoes
Gym Days - Solid Grey Shorts and T-shirt with or without logo

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Uniform

Academic Uniform 7th & 8th Grades

Top – White Button Down Shirt with Amani Logo. Shirts must be tucked in at all times. Undershirts SOLID white
Sweater – Official Amani Purple Sweater or Vest or SOLID grey sweater (Optional)
Bottom – Solid grey slacks. NO jeans, leggings, or cargo pants. Slacks must have a solid black belt through all the loops. Solid grey skirts are acceptable must be knee length. Solid grey shorts are acceptable after set date in May but must be within 1 inch of knee.
Belts – Solid black with NO ornamentation
Socks or stockings must be SOLID white, black, purple, or grey
Footwear – Must have school colors (Purple,black, white or grey . NO open toe shoes
Gym Days - Solid Grey Shorts and T-shirt with or without logo

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LUNCH

We provide FREE healthy breakfast and lunch under the Community Eligibility Provision of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010

We also offer snacks through the InstaHealthy vending machines .

However, scholars have to eat lunch before they can purchase snacks.

Lunch menus are posted online.

Please note that everyone should fill out the

Economic Survey (in the registration forms) for the

collection of economic data.

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Great Teaching

“Without Great Teachers, Nothing Else Matters.”

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Exemplary Academic Program�

“Standards-based, rigorous academic program, with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy.”

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Attendance is important
When minimizing lateness and absences
Do not pick up your child from school or call during the day or extend vacations
Your child misses crucial instruction time
Take note of all calendar dates TODAY!
Students who are often late and/or absent generally do not pass the grade