AN IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION FROM THE PRINCIPAL
The following notification will be distributed to all students this week. Please also reference the attached Pertussis fact sheet for more information.
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE
Thomas A. Farley, MD, MPH
Commissioner
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Dennis M. Walcott
Chancellor
Office of School Health
January 18, 2012
Dear Parent and Guardians:
Your child may have been exposed to someone with possible pertussis ("whooping cough").
The Pertussis germ is carried in the respiratory secretions of an infected individual and spreads to healthy people who have direct contact with these secretions. Examples of direct contact include a cough or a sneeze in the face, sharing food or eating utensils, or kissing. A young child who has met the school-entry vaccination requirement for the DTP (diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis) vaccine should be protected against this illness. However, protection against pertussis following vaccination wears off after several years, and teenagers and adults can become infected.
The symptoms of pertussis include fits of coughing which may end with a whoop-like sound or with vomiting. The cough is persistent and may last for up to 10 weeks.
The first signs of pertussis include low-grade fever, cough, runny nose, and sneezing. If your child had any of these symptoms, please contact your doctor as well as the Department of Health at 212-676-2288. Your doctor will assess your child's symptoms to see if further tests (nose and throat swabs) or antibiotic treatment is necessary.
A child with pertussis must remain home until either 5 days after treatment, is begun, or, if no treatment is started, until 21 days after the onset of symptoms.
Please feel free to contact the Department of Health, Bureau of Immunization 212-676-2288 if you have any further questions about pertussis and its treatment or prevention.
If you or a member of your family develops symptoms of pertussis, please take this letter to your provider. If your medical provider thinks your child might have pertussis they should notify the Bureau of Immunization at 212-676-2288.
Pertussis Fact sheet.docm
Welcome to the Tottenville High School eChalk website!
Parents and students do not need to log on with special passwords in order to access important information that has been posted to this website. Our website is constantly updated in order to provide parents, students and the general public with timely and important information. Please visit our site often during the school year and especially during breaks to receive important notices.
Senior Newsletter 2012
Please click on the link below for important information regarding
senior dues, prom, graduation, etc...
SENIOR NEWSLETTER.2012.doc
JANUARY REGENTS PREP TUTORING SCHEDULE
Please click on the link to view the January Regents Prep Tutoring Schedule
REGENTS PREP TUTORING SCHEDULE REVISED 12-16-11.pdf
Report Card Distribution
December 16, 2011
Distribution of report cards for the second marking period of the fall term will take place on Friday, December 16th during period 3. The original distribution date was changed in order to accommodate the posting of Regents examinations and RCT examinations that designated students must take in January. Please click here for the January 2012 Regents Examination Schedule.
The second report card for the fall term reflects students work for the 2nd marking period: Oct. 20 – Dec. 2. The third and final report card for the fall term will be distributed on January 31st and will reflect student work for the 3rd marking period: Dec. 5 – Jan. 23 and a final grade for the entire fall term. Tutoring & Regents Prep opportunities are available during the school day and after school.
Fall Tutoring Schedule
Please click on the link below for the latest tutoring schedule:
Tutoring Schedule Fall 2011.docx
PSAT SCORE REPORT DISTRIBUTION
As part of our College & Career Readiness Initiative, students who took the PSAT examination in October will participate in our annual informative and interactive PSAT assembly. The 11th grade assembly is scheduled for Wednesday, December 14th and the 10th grade assembly is scheduled for Thursday, December 15th. Students will be escorted to the assembly by their English teachers. During the assembly, students will receive their individual score reports and valuable information as to how to to interpret their scores and what the next steps should be in prepartion for the next PSAT and/or SAT. Students will also receive information regarding free online College Board resources that are now availble to students who took the October 2011 PSAT. These include:
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PSAL Athletics Parental Consent Form
PSAL.ParentalConsentForms.pdf
PUPIL PATH
Registration letters for Pupil Path, our internet grade and communication website, will be distributed to students during third period classes on Monday, September 26, 2011. This letter for parents/guardians describes all the features of Pupil Path, the instructions to access the website, and the specific registration codes required for parents/guardians and students to sign into Pupil Path. The Pupil Path website, in conjunction, with the ARIS parent link and this eChalk website will provide parents/guardians with the requisite 21st century tools to take an active role in their child’s education.
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Tottenville High School
Athletic Department
There are special responsibilities and requirements that accompany the privilege of being a student-athlete at Tottenville High School and in participating in our varied successful athletic program. As a representative of a Tottenville High School athletic team, you are expected to conduct yourself in a manner that is favorable to yourself, your school and your team.
Please click on the link to download the Student-Athlete Contract for Success
StudentAthleteContract.cb[1].doc
TOP 5 REASONS TO JOIN A CLUB!!!
Meet People and Make Friends: Joining a club gives you a comfortable place to meet others with similar interests. This often forms the basis for lifelong friendships.
Learn Teamwork while Developing your own Independence: Many activities require children to work together towards a common goal, By participating in clubs, you learn to be outside of their family. You will learn skills and values that will carry through to your adult lives.
Learn Leadership and Responsibility: Have the opportunity to make your own decisions and elect officers. You learn to lead, follow and carry your portion of the responsibility.
Make a Difference =)
College Admissions & Scholarships: In addition to solid academics, college admissions boards like to see well-rounded students. Club participation demonstrates this on your college applications.
Please click on the link below for a list of clubs:
CLUB.LIST 11.doc
School Year Calendar
2011-2012
Please click on the link below for important date:
Admin Memo No 15 School Year Calendar 2011.2012.doc
THS DRESS CODE
“Dressing for Success” applies not only to the workplace, but also to school. Appropriate attire does contribute to a productive learning environment. The following is a list of inappropriate apparel and accessories that should not be worn in the school building:
low-cut blouses tube tops sunglasses
low-cut tank tops short shorts halter tops
metal wallet chains pants chains hats/doo-rags
micro-mini skirts midriff tops
metal spike bracelets/necklaces
extreme low riders men's muscle tank tops
Clothing worn to school should provide adequate coverage of the midriff area, and undergarments should never be visible. T-shirts with inappropriate or offensive logos, designs, or pictures are also prohibited. Students who report to school with inappropriate attire will be asked to change into a physical education uniform, and parents will be contacted. Additionally,cell phones, iPods and other electronic devices are not permitted. These devices will be confiscated if used in our building.
NEW NYSED POLICY REGARDING THE SCORING OF REGENTS EXAMINATIONS
EFFECTIVE JUNE 2011
Effective June 2011, for schools with grades 8-12, NYS Regents scoring procedures have changed. Scoring committees, once they have rated an exam, are no longer permitted to re-score them, regardless of the final score. Specifically, exams receiving a final score of 60-64 or 50-54 are not permitted to be re-scored.
How to Find Out if Your Child Qualifies for
Medical Services or Section 504 Accommodations:
Your child may be entitled to direct health services and/or accommodations in school under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Please click on attachment below for further information:
504 letter echalk Sept. 2011.docx
SCHOOL FUNDRAISING ALERT
All fundraising for New York City Public Schools is carefully regulated by Chancellor’s Regulations and closely monitored by the Department of Education. Please be aware that any students who claim to be Tottenville High School students fundraising for after-school programs and school supplies are not sanctioned by the school and are in direct violation of Chancellor’s Regulation
A-610, which states that solicitation of funds by children is prohibited.
Should you encounter any students engaging in illegal fundraising and solicitation, we kindly ask that you report this information to our Parent Coordinator, Connie Assennato.
Planning a family vacation?
Family vacations should be planned to coincide with vacation days and weeks of the annual school calendar. Please be aware that teachers are not obligated to make prior arrangements for assignments, projects, and other instructional activities involving work that has not yet been presented. Student absence for vacation will also be treated as an unexcused absence. You should also be aware that teachers cannot be expected to extend their normal workday to provide remediation or to administer tests for students who have been on vacation, nor shall teachers be required to repeat lessons that were given during the vacation period. Please keep this in mind when planning your next family vacation.