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WELCOME TO CONTE WEST HILLSPARENT & STUDENT ORIENTATION: 2022-2023August 23, 2022Grades K-81
HARRY A. CONTEWEST HILLSMAGNET SCHOOL:A SCHOOL OFEXPLORATION ANDINNOVATIONSchool Vision:School Mission:Developing in eachstudent the curiosity ofan explorer and thecreativity of aninnovator.Conte West Hills Magnet– A school of Explorationand Innovation; uses theresources of our schooland community membersto offer a challenging,integrated curriculumthat inspires students tobecome active,independent learners ontheir academic and socialjourney towardexcellence.2
CONTE WEST HILLS:ADMINISTRATIVETEAM Kenneasha Sloley:Kenneasha.sloley@new-haven.k12.ct.us(475) 220-5410 Thomas McCarthy:Thomas.mccarthy@new-haven.k12.ct.us(475) 220-5411 Jo-Ann Ferris: Jo-ann.ferris@new-haven.k12.ct.us(475) 220-5412 School Nurse: Cynthia .ct.us(475)22054153
SCHOOL HOURSPre K 8:30-2:50K-89:05-3:25Early DismissalPre K 8:30-12:50K-89:05-1:254
First Day of Schoolfor the 2022-2023 school yearMonday, August 29thKindergarten - Grade 85
6UNIFORMSThe mandatory uniform dress code at Conte West HillsMagnet School is as follows:Short sleeve navy blue polo shirt (summer), long sleeveblue polo shirt( (winter) and khaki bottoms.If students arrive at school out of uniform, parents will becontacted to bring a change of clothes. In extenuatingcircumstances the school will work with families to provideaccess to a school uniform.*Students must wear sneakers on designated gym days. It isrecommended that students wear blue/gray sweatpants on PE days.
ARRIVAL FOR STUDENTS7 Arrival: Arrival time for students is 9:05 a.m. Students in Grades K-3 will enter the building through the bus platformdoors nearest Room 15. Students in Grades 4-8 will enter the building through the doors on busplatform nearest the gymnasium. Drop-offs: Parents will drop off students on Greene Street. Staff memberswill be present to direct students to the bus platform entrance. Please note that parents will not have access to the building during arrival time.
DISMISSALFORSTUDENTSDismissal time for students is 3:25 p.m. If a student is in grades K-3, than the parent mustsign the student out by completing the QR form atthe time of dismissal. All grade 4-6 students who are designatedwalkers/pickups will be released out theauditorium doors. All grade 7-8 students who are designatedwalkers/pickups will be released out the busplatform doors.If a student is picked up early for an appointment,he/she/they MUST be picked up prior to 2:45 p.m.8
9Procedures for Drop-Off and Pick UpSafety Purposes: No Access to BuildingPickupDrop Off1.2.3.4.5.Take Chapel Street to Olive StreetTurn onto to St. John’s StreetContinue around corner.Proceed to Greene Street.Follow staff directions for “drop off”spot.1.2.3.4.5.6.Take Chapel Street to Olive StreetTurn onto to St. John’s StreetContinue around corner.Proceed to Greene Street.Park in lot closest to basketball court.Proceed around building toauditorium.Video Link:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MYj xV-f9LnqsUZjIHree-4L9EyIvyGG/view
Kindergarten - 8th GradeDrop Offs - Greene StreetAll BusStudentsRm 15Pre K Studentsfront playgroundCONTE WEST HILLSParents & families will not have access to the building.10
BEFORE YOUARRIVE EACHDAY. HEALTH SCREENER- DAILYMASK FRIENDLYUNIFORMCHROMEBOOK & CHARGERWATER BOTTLETEST MASK GO11
HEALTH POLICY1. All kindergarten and 7th grade students mustsubmit a Health Assessment Record(updated physical and immunization record)2. All new students to Conte West Hills must alsosubmit a Health Assessment Record beforebeing admitted to school3. All medications must be handed to theschool nurse along with the MedicationAuthorization Form, signed by the physician,along with the medical plan4. If a student has a medically documentedfood allergy, the parent/guardian must notifythe school and submit a written EmergencyAllergy Plan from the child’s physician.12
CELL PHONESAll electronic devices are strictly prohibited for use bystudents during school hours 9:15-3:30pm. Receiving andsending text during the school day, making anunauthorized phone call, or visiting sites inappropriate innature becomes a major disruption with loss of instructionaltime which negatively impacts our school climate.Our goal is to be as preventative as possible to maintainthe safety and well-being of all students. Please be vigilantof your child’s use of social media applications such asSnapChat, Instagram, TikTok, Kik, etc. on a daily basis.Students should not be texting or listening to music. NOearphones attached to a cell phone will be allowed. Theschool day is for educational learning and we needstudent’s complete attention on their education.13
14CELL PHONESIf your child is caught with a visible cell phone the following will be the consequences:First Violation:Conversation andreminder of policy.Second Violation:Third Violation:More than 4 times:A second infraction shallresult in cell phone/earphones taken away andgiven to admin for theremainder of the day. It isthe student’s responsibility toretrieve the phone at theend of the day from Adminor designee staff.A third infraction cellphone/ear phones will betaken to the office and willnot be returned until a parentcomes in to pick them up.Continued violations of this rulewill result in more severedisciplinary measures.
15Attendance Matters Starting in kindergarten, and even pre-kindergarten, too manyabsences can cause children to fall behind in school. Missing 10 percent (or about 18 days) can make it harder to learn toread(this is also the strict cutoff requirement for receiving the New HavenPromise Scholarship) Students can still fall behind if they miss just a day or two every fewweeks. Being late to school may lead to poor attendance. Absences can affect the whole classroom if the teacher must slowdown learning to help children catch up.
Reporting StudentAbsences STAY HOME WHEN SICK Report an absence by calling the main office oralert the homeroom teacher16
WWW.NHPSORIENTATION.NETClick on Conte West Hills SchoolsScroll down for Powerschool Information17
MANDATORYFORMS INPOWERSCHOOL Extended Contact Emergency FormMedia Release FormNHPS Opportunity Continuity PlanAuthorize Internet and Technology Use Policy18
HOME & SCHOOLCOMMUNICATIONTOOLS District Website: www.nhps.net School Website: www.contewesthills.net PowerSchool: https://powerschools.nhboe.net/public/ Google Classroom & Google Meets Parent Link Classroom DoJo Staff Email Please make sure phone numbers and email are up to date.Changes can be made by calling the Main Office at (475) 220-5400.19
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School Nurse: Cynthia Harris-Jackson: Cynthia.harrisjackson@new-haven.k12.ct.us (4 7 5) 2 2 0-5 4 1 5 3. . Kindergarten - Grade 8 5. UNIFORMS The mandatory uniform dress code at Conte West Hills Magnet School is as follows: Short sleeve navy blue polo shirt (summer), long sleeve blue polo shirt( (winter) and khaki bottoms. If students .
