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Calendar2017-18

Wheatland-ChiliCentral School District

Korrine Minster

Shane Smith

Maya Miles

background art by Vanessa Nowicki

Directory InformationIndexThe Directory presents information that all community members may find helpful in terms of school procedures and practices, as well as contact information for school personnel. The index will guide readers to this information.

Central Offices, 13 Beckwith Avenue, Scottsville, NY 14546

Deborah Leh, Ed.D., Superintendent.......... 889-6246Judith Cianciola, District Clerk/Superintendent’s Secretary ...................................................... 889-6247Jennifer Sinsebox, Executive Director of Curriculum ................................................... 889-6212Diane Stocking, Central Office Secretary ............889-6813Jerilee DiLalla, HR Manager ....................... 889-6282Beth Gillette, Business Manager ................. 889-6244Roberta Bilinski, District Treasurer/Purchasing Agent .........................................................................889-6225MaryPat Tobey, Payroll Clerk ................................889-6250Jennifer Adrian, Office Account Clerk/Tax Receiver ....................................................................................889-6268Dana Boldt, Food Services Director ................. 889-6257

T.J. Connor Elementary School (Grades K-5)13 Beckwith Avenue, Scottsville

Margaret Wright, Principal .......................... 889-6299Kristina Henry, K-12 Ass’t. Principal ........... 889-6933Paula Clement, Secretary ........................................889-6236Bonnie Casagrande, School Nurse .......................889-6238

Middle School (Grades 6-8) High School (Grades 9-12) 940 North Road, Scottsville

Eric Windover, Secondary Principal ............ 889-6245Kristina Henry, K-12 Ass’t. Principal ........... 889-6254Cynthia Rhoda, Secretary .......................................889-6227Charlene Birnie, Office Clerk ................................889-6235 Kathy Hiltunen, School Nurse ..............................889-6221Andrea Goodfellow, Counselor ............................889-6240Meg Lynch, Counseling Secretary ........................889-6232Todd Grimes, Athletic Director ............................889-6224Mary Vito, PPS Director/CSE Chair ........... 889-6259Linda Ratajczak, PPS/CSE Secretary ..................889-6249

Transportation & Facilities, 940 North Road, Scottsville

Cynthia Kwiatkowski, Transportation/Facilities Director .............. 889-6243Todd Shero, Transportation/Facilities Assistant ....................................................................................889-6271

A Message from the Superintendent ...................................................... 3Leadership Team ................................................................................... 3Board of Education Members ................................................................. 4Board Meetings .................................................................................... 4Board Of Education Priorities ~ 2017-2018 ........................................... 5Mission Statement / Values .................................................................... 5Commitments ....................................................................................... 6Profile of our Graduates ......................................................................... 6New Entrants ........................................................................................ 6Change of Student Status ...................................................................... 6Kindergarten Registration ...................................................................... 6Work Permits ........................................................................................ 6McKinney-Vento Act .............................................................................. 7Where Are Our Graduates? ................................................................... 7Website ................................................................................................ 7Building Schedules ................................................................................ 7Committee on Preschool Special Education Membership ......................... 7Committee on Special Education or CSE Sub-Committee Membership ..... 7Special Education Services .................................................................... 8Counseling ........................................................................................... 8Transportation ....................................................................................... 8School Lunch Department ..................................................................... 8BOCES ................................................................................................. 8School Closings ................................................................................... 9“Go Home Plan” ................................................................................... 9Help Keep our Schools Safe! .................................................................. 9Sex Offenders Registry Information ........................................................ 9Health Services ................................................................................... 10Use of Substances .............................................................................. 10Pupil Accident Insurance Program ........................................................ 10No Smoking on School Grounds ........................................................... 10Opportunities for Parental Involvement ................................................. 11Developmental Assets ......................................................................... 11Olweus Bullying Prevention Program .................................................... 11K-12 Science/Technology/Engineering/Math (STEM) Focus .................... 11Pesticide Notification Available ............................................................. 33District Facilities Available .................................................................... 33AHERA Compliance ............................................................................. 33Annual Notice Of Your Rights Concerning Student Records And Information .................................................................................. 34Notice Of Release Of Information To Military Recruiters .......................... 34Annual Written Notice Regarding Limited Disclosure of Directory Information ...34Civil Rights Policy ................................................................................ 35Non-Discrimination And Anti-Harassment Policy .................................... 35Highly Qualified Teachers ..................................................................... 35Teacher and Principal Composite Effectiveness Score Request ............... 35District use of Social Media and Electronic Communications .................. 36Keep Updated with Our Electronic Newsletters ...................................... 36New Technology Resources ................................................................. 36 2

Governance and Leadership

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Standard for Accreditation: The District is authorized by the appropriate civil authority and is in compliance with all applicable statutes, ordinances, and regulations of all civil authorities of the jurisdiction in which the District operates.

The District’s governing body and leadership act ethically and consistently to ensure an atmosphere of mutual respect, purposeful effort, and a productive environment for teaching and learning while demonstrating adherence to the District’s mission. The governing body and leadership maintain timely and open communication with the District’s community of stakeholders. The governing body and leadership provide the vision that drives strategic planning and day-to-day operations. They ensure the integrity, effectiveness, and reputation of the District by establishing policies, providing necessary resources, and ensuring the quality of the District’s educational program.

Deborah Leh, Ed.D. Superintendent

Eric WindoverSecondary Principal

Margaret WrightElementary Principal

Kristina Henry K-12 Assistant Principal

Jennifer Sinsebox Executive Director of Curriculum

Dana Boldt Food Services Director

(Shared with Honeoye Falls-Lima CSD)

Cynthia KwiatkowskiTransportation/ Facilities Director

Beth Gillette Business Manager

(Shared with Greece CSD)

Jerilee DiLallaHR Manager

(Shared with Honeoye Falls-Lima CSD)

I would like to thank you again for your support of our school district. As we engage with you to continue this work, our Board of Education has identified priorities for the District in 2017-2018:

Encourage all students to meet college and career readiness expectations;

Improve parent engagement, communication, and customer service; and

Support students in the development of 21st century and social/emotional learning skills.

There are many exciting things occurring in the District to support these priorities:

• Accredited by the Middle States Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools, which means that we meet challenging standards of quality and will use these external standards to identify areas for continuous school improvement.

• Created a task force to establish a social and emotional learning (SEL) vision for the District and create a plan to support our students in the development of SEL skills.

• Partnering with the University of Rochester Medical Center and the Children’s Institute to enhance the SEL support for our students and professional development provided for our staff.

• Updating our Code of Conduct to align with our social and emotional learning vision. Our Code of Conduct will be recalibrated into a Code of Character, Conduct, and Support through stakeholder involvement.

• Offering K-12 college and career readiness experiences to our students, from completion of

Mary Vito PPS Director

age-appropriate career plans and interest inventories in elementary school to access to the Naviance college and career readiness platform beginning in sixth grade. It is our goal to help students identify what makes them unique and help with the transition from elementary school to secondary school and beyond.

• Providing our students and families with access to Microsoft Office 365 with cloud storage and the ability to download multiple versions of Microsoft products onto your personal devices. If you haven’t taken advantage of this, please visit our website at www.wheatland.k12.ny.us and click on the global icon on the right-hand side.

• Engaging our K-12 students in a Science-Technology-Engineering-Math (STEM) approach to learning through the integration of Project Lead The Way into science and technology instruction.

We will keep you informed on our progress throughout the school year in our biweekly Electronic Newsletters, print newsletters, and on the District website. Based on your feedback, we will be delivering additional print newsletters into your homes. We will also be seeking interested community stakeholders to engage with us in this work.

At Wheatland-Chili, we believe in the potential of our youth to grow and excel as citizens in a global society. We will continue to work together to deliver services and support to our students throughout the 2017-2018 school year.

I wish you all a happy and successful school year.

Deborah Leh, Ed.D.

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BoArd of educAtIon MeMBers

James Musshafen, PresidentTerm Expires 2018

Shanna Fraser, Vice PresidentTerm Expires: 2020

Gregory Berl, TrusteeTerm Expires 2019

Beth Nolan, TrusteeTerm Expires: 2020

Courtney Panek, TrusteeTerm Expires, 2020

Tiffany Passmore, TrusteeTerm Expires: 2018

Michelle Rocha, TrusteeTerm Expires: 2019

As your elected representatives, the Wheatland-Chili Board of Education strives to ensure the best possible program for all students at the most reasonable cost. Board members are elected to three-year terms. They are volunteers who serve without pay. Board members are required to follow State law in the provision of an educational program and all other aspects of our district. Members of the Board of Education value their role as your representatives, examining issues in education law and policy, and making informed decisions designed to protect students at all times. They oversee district activities through close contact with the Superintendent of Schools and other administrators.

The Board of Education meets in the Board Conference Room, Central Office, 13 Beckwith Avenue, according to the schedule listed. The public session begins at 7 p.m. All Board meetings are open to the public and district residents are urged to attend these meetings.

Participation through comments and suggestions is welcome at any time. Written communications can be sent to the Board in care of the Superintendent, District Office, 13 Beckwith Avenue, Scottsville, NY 14546, or by e-mail to [email protected]. A portion of our district's webpage is devoted to Board of Education activities. On it you will find the agenda and minutes for all Board meetings. This is one way in which the Board keeps the community informed about its activities and actions.

Persons interested in running for the Board of Education must file a petition at the District Office at least 30 days prior to the Board election. The last day for such petitions is April 16, 2018. Election of Board members occurs on the same date as the school budget vote. This year’s election is scheduled for May 15, 2018.

dAte event

August 28New Employee Orientation (½ Day)

Ninth-Grade Orientation, HS Cafeteria, 9 a.m.

August 29 New Employee Orientation (½ Day)

August 30Conference Day, Faculty Only

Sixth-Grade Orientation, HS Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.

August 31 Conference Day

Sept. 5Conference Day, Faculty and Staff

K-5 Open House, 2-3 p.m., TJC

BoArd MeetIngs7:00 p.m. • Central Office

13 Beckwith Avenue

Monday, August 28

Monday, September 11

Tuesday, September 26

Tuesday, October 10

Monday, October 23

Monday, November 6

Monday, November 20

Monday, December 4

Monday, December 18

Monday, January 8

Monday, January 22

Monday, February 12

Monday, February 26

Monday, March 12

Monday, March 26

Monday, April 9

Monday, April 23

Monday, May 7 - Including Meet the Candidates Night/

Budget Hearing

Tuesday, May 15 - Budget Vote

Monday, May 21

Monday, June 11

Monday, June 252017-18 Board Members

Governance and Leadership: Board of Education

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MissionStandard for Accreditation: The District has a mission that conveys clearly and concisely the District’s vision of a preferred future for the District’s students and its expectations for student learning. The mission is consistent with ethical norms and demonstrates respect for persons of all races, creeds, and cultures. The mission serves as the basis for daily operational and instructional decision-making as well as strategic planning. It is developed using a process that considers input by appropriate stakeholders of the District and is aligned with the needs of the community the District serves.

LeArnIng: We believe in providing a world class education for each student.

chArActer: We expect all to model behaviors of respect, responsibility, trust-worthiness, fairness, caring, and citizenship.

LeAdershIp: We believe in developing and retaining strong leaders.

envIronMent: We believe it is necessary to have a clean, safe, and healthy environment.

coMMunIcAtIon: We believe in maintaining open communications with all stakeholders.

coMMunIty/pArentAL InvoLveMent: We value the importance of collaborative relationships between the school district and the community.

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The Wheatland-Chili Central School community is committed to academic excellence which empowers all individuals to become motivated learners and challenges them to excel as citizens in a global society.

MIssIon stAteMent

School Improvement PlanningStandard for Accreditation: The District plans strategically and continuously to grow and improve its students’ performance and the District’s capacity to produce the levels of student performance desired and expected by its community of stakeholders. The District’s strategic plan is aligned with and supports achievement of its mission. The District uses a collaborative process to develop and implement its strategic plan for growth and improvement and ensures that the plan includes professional development activities the staff needs to implement the plan and achieve its goals.

BoArd of educAtIon prIorItIes ~ 2017-20181. Support the design and delivery of high quality, individualized curriculum that produces clear evidence of learning and the development of 21st Century learning skills (life and career, learning and innovation, and information, media, and technology skills).

• Develop a school environment that uses data to inform discussions and decisions related to classroom instruction and uses progress monitoring tools to refine output to provide meaningful individual student data.

• Create a curricular program that develops 21st Century Learning Skills for consistent implementation.

• Develop consistent K-12 progress monitoring processes aligned with the curriculum to monitor and communicate student progress, and support through financial resources.

• Consistently deliver Project Lead The Way experiences.

2. Support shared accountability for student academic and social success, and operational efficiencies, through high expectations for all staff – “Improve parent engagement, communication, and customer service.”

• Create a school culture that demonstrates a shared commitment from all staff in the belief that every student can learn; that students are encouraged to start, continue, and finish programs, and that indicators of our success are highly visible.

• Create a school culture where all staff members are focused on customer service.

• Create a school culture where communication and engagement with families and the general community is regular, productive, and meaningful.

• Support a shared commitment to high standards of learning through appropriate professional development for all staff.

• Ensure that individual student needs inform all aspects of schooling and that students have an opportunity for academic goal setting.

• Create a school culture that proactively advocates for children, families, and caregivers, and engages the support of parents.

• Ensure that all stakeholders are engaged in the District’s mission, vision, and values.

• Consistently deliver differentiation of instruction to meet the diverse needs of every student, utilizing learning targets and specially designed instruction.

3. Support the development of college and career readiness skills – “Encourage all students to meet college and career readiness expectations.”

• Support experiences for K-12 students to learn about the world of work, explore career options (yearly college and career day, volunteer, shadowing, internship experiences, etc.), and relate personal skills, aptitudes, and abilities to future career decisions.

• Ensure effective communication and engagement of every student, staff, and parents in college and career opportunities through various means including course offerings materials.

• Ensure that students seeking career and technical options outside of the District maintain a strong connection to their Wheatland-Chili experience.

• Ensure policy alignment to support instructional needs related to instructional technology.

• Ensure information and instructional technology supports the development of college and career readiness skills.

• Increase percentage of students who earn the Advanced Designation Regents diploma.

4. Identify, promote, and support social and emotional development by designing systems and experiences that lead to healthy relationships and a safe, respectful environment that removes barriers to learning – “Support students in the development of 21st century and social/emotional learning skills.”

• Support the creation of a task force for the establishment of a social and emotional learning vision.

• Ensure that tiered levels of intervention are developed and that professional development is provided to staff to support the social and emotional learning skills of students.

• Ensure that the District’s Code of Conduct is aligned with the social and emotional learning vision and implemented with fidelity.

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Standard for Accreditation: The District provides student services that are effective, appropriate, and that support student learning and achieving the District’s mission. The services are well-planned and well-delivered, and they are an integral part of and contribute to the District’s educational program. Services are delivered by qualified personnel, sufficiently financed, evaluated periodically for their effectiveness. Services comply with any requirements of the civil authorities of the jurisdiction in which the District is located.

Student Services

new entrAntsIf you are new to the district, please register your children at the District Office, 13 Beckwith Avenue, as soon as possible. Children may begin school in Wheatland-Chili before they actually reside in the district if their parents are in the process of establishing residence in Wheatland-Chili and that process can be verified through records.

School personnel may give your children tests to determine the best classroom placement and courses for them. The school will make arrangements for the transfer of your children’s records from their former school after you sign a release form.

Proof of Guardianship:

A student may be eligible to attend the Wheatland-Chili Central School District when his/her legal guardian resides in the school district. Proof of such status is required by the superintendent. Forms can be requested at the District Office.

chAnge of student stAtusChange of a student’s personal status should be reported to the school office in advance, including:

• Moving (within or out of the district)

• Telephone number change

• Name change (family or individual)

• Temporary residence change due to family emergency

• Other situations (extended vacations, trips abroad, etc.)Personal information is handled confidentially. Simply notify the principal or school counselor.

KIndergArten regIstrAtIonChildren are eligible to enter kindergarten in September 2017 if they will be five years old by December 1, 2017.

Pre-kindergarten screening will be held in March of each year at the elementary school and includes an orientation program for incoming kindergartners and their parents.

worK perMItsWork permits with different restrictions for different types of jobs and hours of work are issued from the High School Office, 940 North Road, Scottsville, NY 14546 (889-6227). New York State Labor Laws governing the employment of minors (under age 18) require the following to issue a permit: parent’s permission in writing for the student to work, proof of age, and a certificate of physical fitness. These permits are available:

• Newspaper Carrier Permit - Ages 12-18

• Summer Farm Work Permit - Ages 12-13 and Ages 14-15

• Non-Factory Employment Permit - Ages 14-15

• Full-Time Employment Permit - Ages 16-17

• Student General Employment Permit - Ages 16-17

We are committed to:

• Sustaining a rigorous and engaging continuum of learning through meaningful experiences that support the highest level of achievement. (Learning)

• Treating all members in the Wheatland-Chili community with honesty, respect, and compassion. (Character)

• Modeling a positive attitude, fostering an enthusiasm for learning, and exemplifying a growth mindset with students, colleagues and the community. (Character)

coMMItMents• Working as dedicated individuals

who, as part of a collaborative team, continually strive toward excellence. (Leadership)

• Creating a safe and supportive environment that centers on wellness. (Environment)

• Enhancing open, consistent communication. (Communication)

• Advocating for and responding to the needs of the Wheatland-Chili Community. (Community/Parental Involvement)

profILe of our grAduAtesWheatland-Chili graduates will:

• Effectively use a wide array of strategies to solve problems and think critically. They will be able to compete with other high-achieving graduates in the global society. (Learning)

• Advocate for themselves and others, and accept responsibility for their own actions. They will demonstrate respect for the opinions and beliefs of all regardless of cultural, political, religious, and gender differences while making a difference for the greater good. (Character)

• Take the leadership skills they have learned to demonstrate civic responsibility by working

collaboratively to enhance their community. (Leadership)

• Be mindful of and responsive to the environmental and technological needs of their local and global community. They will strive to enhance the world around them. (Environment)

• Communicate and collaborate effectively as well as consider other views while contributing to the global society. (Communication)

• Become responsible, compassionate members of society. They will participate in community service, develop skills of collaboration, and will appreciate diversity. (Community/Parental Involvement)

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2017-2018 coMMIttee on preschooL specIAL educAtIon MeMBershIp

Position: Person/Provider:LEA Representative Mary Vito

School Psychologist Dalit Spindel

Special Education Teacher SE Teacher/Program Manager SE Dept.

Monroe County Representative Joann Spencer/Kathy Dewey Napier

Parent(s) Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of student being discussed

Additional Parent Member* Shirli Morris, Susan Saeva

Related Service Provider(s)** Determined prior to each meeting

Other Evaluator(s)** Determined prior to each meeting

Other Certified Professional(s)** Determined prior to each meeting

coMMIttee on specIAL educAtIon or cse suB-coMMIttee MeMBershIp Position: Person/Provider:Chairperson Mary Vito

School Psychologist Dalit Spindel

Special Education Teacher** Varies by child

General Education Teacher** Varies by child

Parent(s) Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of student being discussed

Additional Parent Member* Shirli Morris, Susan Saeva

School Physician C. Jay Ellie, Jr., MD

Other Certified Professional(s)** Determined prior to each meeting

Student If appropriate

Student Services

BuILdIng scheduLes

Middle School/High School...................... 7:38-2:14School Opens........................................................7:25

Elementary School ...................................... 8:50-3:08School Opens........................................................8:20

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vIsIt the dIstrIct’s updAted weBsIte At: www.wheatland.k12.ny.us

where you wILL fInd IMportAnt AnnounceMents And recent news.

McKInney-vento ActThe McKinney-Vento Act covers youth who don’t have a fixed, adequate, and regular nighttime residence. If you lost your housing due to economic hardship and now live doubled-up with family or friends; in a shelter, motel, vehicle, camping ground, or temporary trailer; on the street; or in another type of temporary housing, your child(ren) may be able to receive help through the McKinney-Vento Act. For more information, please contact the Superintendent’s Office at 889-6247.

where Are our grAduAtes? We have launched a new feature in our Electronic Newsletter to highlight the accomplishments of our graduates. If you are a Wheatland-Chili graduate and would like to share the story of your accomplishments and how WCCSD helped you achieve your success, please email [email protected] with details. You may consider sharing the story of your military service, the college you attended and how it led to a successful career, how WEMOCO provided the foundation for your career choice, etc.

Help us inspire our current Wheatland-Chili students by sharing your stories.

*When requested in writing at least 72 hours prior to the meeting**Appropriate individuals are selected based on their knowledge of the student and/or program

*When requested in writing at least 72 hours prior to the meeting**Appropriate individuals are selected based on their knowledge of the student and/or program

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quarter of a child’s nutritional requirements. Clearly, school meals are a benefit to a child’s health and ability to learn.

• School meals are subsidized by the state and federal governments. This helps the school district keep the meal price low so that most students are able to participate.

• Additional school meal subsidies are available for families that are determined to be eligible for the Free and/or Reduced Price Meal Program. Applications are available at each school office or by contacting the School Lunch Department at 889-6257. A new application must be filed each school year.

• A school meal program announcement, menus, prepaid meal information, and free and/or reduced lunch applications are mailed to all parents in August.

• The School Lunch Department has a computerized cashing system. All students have accounts in the system.

• Prepayments may be made into a student’s account at myschoolbucks.com or at the cafeteria cashier.

• Prepaid money may be used for meals only or meals, milk, and al a-carte items at the parent’s discretion.

For questions, please contact the School Lunch Department, 889-6257.

Student Services

BocesBOCES is the abbreviation for Board of Cooperative Educational Services. Wheatland-Chili belongs to Monroe 2–Orleans BOCES, located in nearby Spencerport. High School students have the opportunity to enroll in one of approximately 30 courses at the WEMOCO Career and Technical Center at BOCES. Courses for the development of middle skills are offered in the areas of communication and visual arts, construction, human and public service, information technology, manufacturing, and transportation. Students who attend BOCES spend one-half day in the school classroom at Wheatland-Chili and are transported to BOCES for their career and technical classes.

Additional programs for students such as Career Education Internships and New Visions are also available to our students through BOCES.

2017-18 prIces

Elementary School Breakfast ........................... $1.60

Elementary School Lunch ................................ $2.70

Middle/High School Breakfast ........................ $1.60

Middle/High School Lunch ............................. $2.70

trAnsportAtIonBus transportation is provided for all children.

Safety of students is of prime importance, and parents are urged to be sure their children understand that disorderly behavior is extremely dangerous in a moving vehicle. The bus driver has complete charge of the bus. Drivers will refer serious discipline problems to the school administration for appropriate action. Adequate safety demands orderly behavior on school buses.

All district transportation policies are reviewed annually by the Board of Education and are intended to provide safe and cost effective services.

Special Transportation: Busing is provided for students who attend non-public schools located within 15 miles of the child’s home. State law requires that the parents file a written request annually with the district’s transportation office prior to April 1. Parents must submit a request for transportation when applying for non-public school enrollment prior to the April 1 deadline, pending acceptance into the non-public school. Requests for transportation to and/or from child care providers must be requested by August 1.

If you have any questions regarding transportation, contact the Transportation Department at 889-6243.

schooL Lunch depArtMentThe School Lunch Department offers the national breakfast and lunch program at the elementary and secondary schools. The school lunch fulfills one-third of a child’s requirements for calories, protein, vitamins, and minerals. The breakfast program is designed to fulfill one-

specIAL educAtIon servIcesThe Wheatland-Chili Central School District offers special services for children with learning, physical, and emotional difficulties which interfere with their ability to learn. No discrimination against any person with a disability will be permitted in any of the programs and practices in the Wheatland-Chili Central School District. The District recognizes its responsibilities under Public Law which require it to identify and evaluate children ages 3-21, and, if a child is determined to be eligible, to provide access to free appropriate educational services.

The Committee on Special Education and Committee on Preschool Special Education are multi-disciplinary district committees which review all student referrals for special education support. Final recommendations are made to the Board of Education. An appeal procedure exists to give due process rights to parents and children.

counseLIngMany young people will need periodic help to deal with the world in which they live. All young people will need help with decisions and planning.

Your child’s school counselor is a professional who is trained to deal with both issues. Among other roles, the school counselor assists students in making personal choices and developing long range plans, provides personal counseling, coordinates and interprets students’ records and testing, and disseminates information about school offerings, higher education, and careers.

A Top 100 High School New York State 2013, 2015

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Standard for Accreditation: The District provides a safe, orderly, and healthy environment for teaching and learning that meets the health and safety requirements of the civil jurisdiction in which the District operates. The District has and implements policies and/or procedural guidelines to ensure the health and safety of students, the staff, and visitors to the District. The District has and implements plans for responding to emergencies and crises.

Health and Safety

schooL cLosIngs When inclement weather, or any other emergency situation, forces the closing of district schools, the information will be communicated by radio broadcast. Please do not telephone the school.

The decision to close schools in weather-related situations will normally be made no later than 6:15 a.m. The following will be notified as soon as possible:

WHAM 13 and related media outlets

WHEC 10

WROC 8

YNN

Democrat and Chronicle

The District will post school closing information on the District website and will use the automated calling system to send telephone calls and emails to parents and guardians listed in our student management system. Please make certain that your telephone number and email address are accurate by contacting the School Secretary.

When the schools are closed due to weather conditions, all other activities including sports practices, student activities, and adult and continuing education classes will be cancelled for the entire day.

“go hoMe pLAn” On rare occasions it may be necessary to close the District’s schools due to loss of power, loss of water, or other emergency situations. In such an instance the District will attempt to transport students to their homes in the same manner that they are usually taken home at the close of the school day. If both the elementary and secondary schools must be closed early, we will try to dismiss the secondary first so that older siblings will be home to care for younger brothers and sisters. Radio and television stations will be notified.

It is especially important that parents pre-arrange child care in the event that an emergency school closing is necessary. If the pre-arranged child care is at a different site than at the child’s home, the principal should be notified in advance so that proper transportation can be arranged.

heLp Keep our schooLs sAfe!Safe School Helpline 1-800-418-6423 ext. 359 Your name is never asked.

• When you spot an activity that hurts students or our school, call the Safe School Helpline.

• To report suspected fraud, malfeasance or illegal activities, call the Safe School Helpline.

sex offenders regIstry InforMAtIon

The following Web site: http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/nsor/search_index.htm or toll free number 1-800-262-3257 can assist families to determine if sex offenders reside in your zip code.

heALth servIcesSchool nurses perform a variety of services to help insure the children’s health on a daily basis and to help them develop habits beneficial to long term health. Each year, nurses screen students for scoliosis and vision or hearing problems and conduct a general health screening. Our nurses are available to counsel students and parents on health related problems. They are also vital to the District’s health education program, working with teachers to help students learn good health habits.

Immunization: All students are required by law to be immunized against polio, diphtheria, measles, German measles (Rubella), mumps, and meningitis. School districts may not admit students without proof of immunization.

Illness or Injury at School: If your child becomes sick or injured during the school day, you or the person whom you designate will be called. The school nurse will administer first aid if it is needed. If you cannot be reached or if the

situation appears to be an emergency, family or school doctors will be called and the student will be taken to the hospital. Your child will not be sent home unless the school can reach you, a neighbor you designate, or another family member who can arrange to be home when the child arrives.

If a student is diagnosed as having a contagious disease or a condition that can be easily spread, the school nurses will notify the parents of students with whom he/she may have been in contact and assist in recommending the necessary treatment. Tutoring services during an extended illness (generally two weeks or longer) may be arranged through the principal’s office.

Physical Examinations: Kindergarten, second, fourth, seventh, and tenth grade students are asked to bring a report of a health examination by their family physician. This examination is also required for those students participating in team sports and club sports (ski club and cheerleading). If such a report is not provided, the school physician will examine the student and report any concerns to the parent/guardian.

Services to Non-Public School Students: Students in the non-public schools are provided with the following services: health examination, hearing & vision testing, speech correction, psychological examination (on request), school social work services (on request), library materials under Chapter II, Chapter I remedial reading and math for grades 1-8, transportation, textbooks, vocational instruction, and computer software.

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use of suBstAncesAll students and staff of the Wheatland-Chili Central School District are prohibited from possession, using, or being under the influence of drugs, hallucinogens, and/or narcotics at all times. Possession, consumption, or being under the influence of alcohol is also forbidden. In accordance with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, the use or sale of illicit drugs, as well as alcohol and steroids on school premises or at any school sponsored activity, home or away, may result in the immediate removal of the student from school or the dismissal or termination of employment of the staff member.

Any act which is criminal or illegal will automatically be referred to the appropriate law enforcement agency.

no sMoKIng on schooL groundsBoard of Education Policy and New York State Law bans smoking by all persons on school property, both outdoors

and indoors. Please help your children by encouraging them not to smoke!

pupIL AccIdent InsurAnce progrAM

Pupil accident insurance coverage is carried by Pupil Benefits Plan, Inc. Claims and communications regarding this plan should be addressed as follows:

Pupil Benefits Plan, Inc.Student Accident Insurance101 Dutch Meadows LaneGlenville, NY 12302

The District’s student insurance contract is a supplemental one. This means that you must submit medical expenses to your own personal health insurance carrier first and then to the student accident carrier. It is designed to assist in paying medical bills which are not covered by the family policy or to cover limited expenses in the event that the family does not have an accident policy. This insurance program does not guarantee 100% coverage. Claim forms and a brochure outlining coverage through the District’s accident policy may be obtained from the school nurse or on the District website under the Services/Health Services tab.

Health and Safety

Standard for Accreditation: The District’s educational program consists of carefully planned and well-executed programs of study that are based on appropriate content and learning standards, instructional methods, and assessments of student learning that reflect current research and best practices in learning and teaching. The educational program is aligned with the District’s mission, approved by the governing body, and sufficiently financed and supported. The educational program is designed so that all students can achieve at the levels desired by the District’s community of stakeholders.

Educational Program

Standard for Accreditation: The District provides non-discriminatory student activities that are age- and developmentally appropriate and that supplement and enhance the school’s educational program. A balance of academic, social, co- or extra-curricular and service activities is maintained. Student activities are designed to foster intellectual, cultural, and social growth and physical health and wellness. Activities provide opportunities for student leadership and social interaction, encourage development of student interests, and, when appropriate, family involvement. Activities are adequately financed, periodically reviewed for their effectiveness, and appropriate for the District’s mission.

Student Life and Student Activities

Standard for Accreditation: The District has a program for assessing student learning and performance that is consistent with the District’s mission. The program is based on current research and best practices and is aligned with the District’s educational and instructional programs. The assessment program systematically collects and rigorously analyzes quantifiable and observable evidence of student learning and performance and growth using multiple, valid, and reliable assessments that are respected by the District’s community of stakeholders. The District expects all students to learn and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and habits of mind required in the educational program. Students are learning and performing at the levels expected, or the District has and is implementing a plan to raise learning and performance to the expected levels.

Assessment and Evidence of Student Learning

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socIAL And eMotIonAL LeArnIng

In our region, there is a crisis of care among school-age children struggling with social and emotional learning. As a small district we are seeing the need for behavioral reinforcement efforts that assist students in making good choices.

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the way that children learn how to:• manage their emotions• set goals• feel and show empathy for others• create positive friendships• make good choices

The District is partnering with the University of Rochester Medical Center, the Children’s Institute, and Partners in Restorative Initiatives to help us with this work. The Children’s Institute works with community agencies and schools to strengthen the social and emotional health of children. The Partners in Restorative Initiatives, located in Rochester, uses restorative practices to build relationships and restore communities.

Here is what the District is doing:

• we are crafting a social and emotional strategic plan to guide our work

• we are working with the University of Rochester Medical Center to provide coaching and expertise to our staff

• we are training teachers in therapeutic crisis intervention • we are training staff in restorative practices, which will

help people restore relationships when conflicts arise• we are undertaking a thorough review of our Code of

Conduct• we are bringing Primary Project into the District to

support K-2 children as they transition into school

We will continue these efforts in the 2017-2018 school year, and will be surveying our parents, staff, and students,

The Wheatland-Chili Parent Teacher Association strives to inspire positive change in our community. To accomplish this, we believe that it is vitally important for our children to see us, as parents and role models, actively involved in their lives by supporting and volunteering in planned activities. In addition, we are committed to supporting the parents, teachers, and role models in their efforts to provide creative learning environments that encourage academic and social growth.For more information, please contact Lisa Hitchings at 613-6141.

in grades 5 through 12, to get your feedback on school climate.

Families received a letter from the District in January 2017 with resources and information about social and emotional learning. All resources are available on the District website at https://www.wheatland.k12.ny.us/Domain/419.

Together we can ensure that this important work is done so all students develop important skills that will last a lifetime.

opportunItIes for pArentAL InvoLveMent

Parents wishing to be involved in their child’s school may do so in several ways. The PTA is active and sincerely seeks volunteers for any number of planned activities. The district has a shared decision making team with parent seats available. The Board of Education meets regularly and welcomes parental input and often seeks volunteers to serve on committees studying specific issues. Classroom teachers are eager to accept volunteer assistance in many areas. If you would like to volunteer, please look under “Parental Involvement” on the webpage to fill out an application.

The Wheatland-Chili system recognizes that parents are their child’s first teachers and that parents and teachers working together provide the greatest opportunity to assure the success of each child.

deveLopMentAL AssetsThe District partners with the Town of Wheatland to support youth activities and programs in the community to promote the growth of the 40 Developmental Assets. The Developmental Assets are positive qualities that influence young people’s development, helping them become caring, responsible, and productive adults. Based in youth development, resiliency, and prevention research, the Developmental Assets framework has proven to be effective and has become the most widely used approach to positive youth development in the United States and, increasingly, around the world. Look for the 40 assets throughout the

calendar and consider how you might assist us in developing these qualities in our youth.

oLweus BuLLyIng preventIon progrAM

In the District, we implement the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program for our kindergarten through 12th grade students. Olweus will support the District’s efforts to reduce bullying issues among students, prevent the development of bullying problems, and to achieve better peer relations at school. Coordinating committees have been formed at T. J. Connor Elementary and the Middle/High School comprised of staff, students, parents, and community members. All staff members have been trained in the principles of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. Students and staff were surveyed to guide our implementation, and parents will be given an opportunity to also complete a survey on their perception of bullying in our schools.

K-12 scIence/technoLogy/engIneerIng/MAth (steM)

focusWe introduce our elementary students to the wonders of a STEM approach to learning in kindergarten through grade five through the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Launch. The project-based aspects of the PLTW curriculum give students a chance to apply what they know, identify a problem, find unique solutions, and lead their own learning. When students understand how their education is relevant to their lives and future careers, they get excited, and that is why PLTW students are successful. PLTW is a pre-engineering program that continues in middle school for all students and through high school elective courses. The program is designed to prepare students to successfully meet the challenges of post-secondary Engineering and Engineering Technology degree programs. High school students have opportunities to earn college credit through their high school studies through Monroe Community College and Rochester Institute of Technology.

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1 2Sports Schedules are

available at

www.wheatland.k12.ny.us,

High School Tab, Athletics,

Sports Schedules or by

contacting the Director of

Athletics at 889-6224

support1. Family Support | Family life provides high levels of love and

support.

2. Positive Family Communication | Young person and her or his parent(s) communicate positively, and young person is willing to seek advice and counsel from parents.

3. Other Adult Relationships | Young person receives support from three or more nonparent adults.

4. Caring Neighborhood | Young person experiences caring neighbors.

(see Developmental Assets, page 11)

A Top 100 High School New York State

2013, 2015

Sunday Monday TueSday WedneSday ThurSday Friday SaTurday

September 2017 background art by Eboni Colangelo

Lilah Rocha

Mackenzie Jackson

DJ Brown

Jakob DeSalvo

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Homecoming Weekend

NO SCHOOL

Labor Day

Gr. K-5 Open House, TJC, 2-3 p.m.

NO SCHOOL Conference Day

Faculty and Staff

School Opens Full Day Session

All StudentsSenior Field Trip

Camp Stella Maris

Board of Education Policy Committee, TJC

Supt. Office, 6 p.m.

Board of Education Meeting, TJC 3rd Floor

Board Room, 7 p.m.

Wheatland Community Night, Wheatland Senior Center, 5-7 p.m.

Superintendent’s Forum, MS/HS Main

Office, 6:30 p.m.

PTA Meeting, TJC Library, 6:30 p.m.

International Club Chicken BBQ, MS/HS Foyer,

5:30 p.m.

Music Booster Meeting, MS/HS Music Room,

6:30 p.m.

MS/HS Parent Curriculum Night, 7 p.m.

Constitution Day Assembly, TJC

Homecoming Parade & Community

Celebration, 10 a.m.

HS Homecoming Dance, 8:30-10:30 p.m.

MS Homecoming Dance, 6-8 p.m.

Senior Parent Night, HS Auditorium, 6 p.m.

Sports Booster Meeting, MS/HS Cafeteria, 7 p.m.

MS/HS Picture Day

Superintendent’s Forum, TJC Library,

5 p.m.

K-5 Mini Open House and Family Picnic, TJC,

5:30-7 p.m.

Communications/Engagement Committee Meeting, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room, 7 p.m.

Board of Education Meeting, TJC, 3rd Floor

Board Room, 7 p.m.

College Night, Marketplace Mall,

6:30-8 p.m.

College Night, Greece Ridge Mall, 6:30-8 p.m.

Family and Community Engagement Night,

MS/HS, 6 p.m.

Urban Suburban Breakfast, HS Cafeteria,

7:30 a.m.

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Brianna Parker

Abby Hogan

Nissa Burch

MS/HS College and Career Readiness Day

Audit Committee Meeting, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room, 6 p.m.

Rochester Area Colleges Fair, MS/HS

Library, 10 a.m.

Conference Day - NO SCHOOL FOR

STUDENTS


October 2017

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29 30 31Red Ribbon Week

Sports Schedules are

available at






support

eMpowerMent

5. Caring School Climate | School provides a caring, encouraging environment.

6. Parent Involvement in Schooling | Parent(s) are actively involved in helping the child succeed in school.

7. Community Values Youth | Young person perceives that adults in the community value youth.

8. Youth as Resources | Young people are given useful roles in the community.

(see Developmental Assets, page 11)

Columbus Day, NO SCHOOL

TJC School Picture Day, TJC




Board Room, 7 p.m.

PTA Meeting, Overview of District’s Use of Federal Funds,

6:30 p.m.

MS/HS Progress Reports Mailed

PSAT, WC High School, 8 a.m.


TJC, 6 p.m.

Board of Education Visitation Day

Committee on Growth and Improvement (formerly Shared

Decision Making Team), TJC 3rd Floor Board

Room, 6 p.m.

Communications/Engagement

Committee Meeting, TJC 3rd Floor Board

Room, 7 p.m.

Storytelling Firelight Performance, Johnson

Park, 7 p.m.

Financial Aid Night, HS Library, 6 p.m.


Board Room, 7 p.m.

MS/HS Picture Make-up Day

1 2 3 4eMpowerMent

BoundArIes And expectAtIons

9. Service to Others | Young person serves in the community one hour or more per week.

10. Safety | Young person feels safe at home, school, and in the neighborhood.

11. Family Boundaries | Family has clear rules and consequences and monitors the young person’s whereabouts.

12. School Boundaries | School provides clear rules and consequences.

Raina Evans

Scout Brandes

Olivia Cross

Connor Wehle

Leilani Whyte


Superintendent’s Forum, Artisan Coffee

House, 9 a.m.

Secondary Early Dismissal, Parent

Conferences, 10:40 a.m.

Elementary Early Dismissal, Teacher

Professional Development, 11:20 a.m.


November 2017

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Thanksgiving RecessNO SCHOOL

Thanksgiving RecessNO SCHOOL

Thanksgiving DayNO SCHOOL

Veterans Day NO SCHOOL

PTA Scholastic Bookfair, TJC


available at









Board Room, 7 p.m.

Veterans Day Assembly, TJC

Financial Committee

Meeting, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room, 6 p.m.

Board Budget Workshop, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room,

7 p.m.

TJC Picture Makeup & Yearbook Photo Day,

TJC

Committee on Growth and Improvement, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room,

6 p.m.

Music Booster Meeting, MS/HS Music

Room, 5:30 p.m.

PTA Scholastic Bookfair Family Night,

TJC, 3-8 p.m.

College and Career Readiness Night,

BOCES 2 WEMOCO, 6-8 p.m.

MS/HS Report Cards Mailed

PTA Scholastic Bookfair Family Event,

TJC

Family Science Fair, TJC


Board Room, 7 p.m.

HS Honor Roll Breakfast, MS/HS

Library

MS Honor Roll Breakfast, MS/HS

Library

High School All-State Conference, Eastman

School of Music/Convention Center

HS National Honor Society Induction, HS

Library, 6:30 p.m.

1 2Sports Schedules are

available at







13. Neighborhood Boundaries | Neighbors take responsibility for monitoring young people’s behavior.

14. Adult Role Models | Parent(s) and other adults model positive, responsible behavior.

15. Positive Peer Influence | Young person’s best friends model responsible behavior.


2013, 2015

Ashley Gottorff

Olivia VanDenBush



Superintendent’s Forum, Scottsville

Library, 10 a.m.




December 2017

Marena DeBruyne

Natalie Bergeron

Madison Gushue

Jacob Spence

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Holiday RecessNO SCHOOL

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Junior Parent Night, HS Auditorium, 6 p.m.




Board Room, 7 p.m.

Elementary Report Cards Sent Home

Elementary Early Dismissal, Parent


High School Winter Concert, HS Auditorium, 7 p.m.

Secondary Early Dismissal, Teacher

Professional Development,

10:40 a.m.






Middle School Winter Concert, HS Auditorium, 7 p.m.




Board Room, 7 p.m.

Gr. 5 Winter Concert, TJC Cafetorium, 7 p.m.


6 p.m.

Holiday Senior Tea, HS Library, 1:45 p.m.

Alumni Basketball Game, HS Gym,

2:30 p.m.

Middle School Band Seabury Woods

Concert, 10:30 a.m.




Room, 7 p.m.

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Holiday RecessNO SCHOOL


available at






Ashley Miles

Abigail Winslow

Cassie Parker

Superintendent’s Forum, Artisan Coffee

House, 9 a.m.

JH/SH Vocal/Vocal Jazz Solo Fest, Brighton Twelve Corners MS

JH/SH Vocal/Vocal Jazz Solo Fest, Brighton Twelve Corners MS


January 2018

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day NO SCHOOL

constructIve use of tIMe

16. High Expectations | Both parent(s) and teachers encourage the young person to do well.


17. Creative Activities | Young person spends three or more hours per week in lessons or practice in music, theater, or other arts.

18. Youth Programs | Young person spends three or more hours per week in sports, clubs, or organizations at school and/or in community organizations.

19. Religious Community | Young person spends one hour or more per week in activities in a religious institution.



College Prep Parent Night, HS Auditorium,

6 p.m.


Board Room, 7 p.m.


MS/HS, 6 p.m.


High School Instrumental Solo-

Fest, Fairport Minerva Deland

High School Instrumental Solo-

Fest, Fairport Minerva Deland

Board of Education Workshop, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room,

7 p.m.


6 p.m.

Junior High Instrumental Solo-

Fest, Brighton Twelve Corners MS

Junior High Instrumental Solo-

Fest, Brighton Twelve Corners MS



Board Room, 7 p.m.

Elementary Instrumental &

Jazz Solo-Fest, Pittsford Barker Road

School Improvement Day/Regents Scoring, No school for 6-12, K-5

Early Dismissal

Elementary Early Dismissal, TJC,

11:20 a.m.

Elementary Instrumental & Jazz

Solo-Fest, Pittsford Barker Road

Kindergarten Registration, TJC Library, 6:30 p.m.

Family Math Night, TJC, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

8th Grade Parent Night, HS Auditorium,

6 p.m.

1 2 3Sports Schedules are

available at






Superintendent’s Forum, Scottsville

Library, 10 a.m.


Interact Ground Hog Day Dinner, HS Cafeteria, 3-7 p.m.

Storytelling Poetry Café, TJC, 6:30 p.m.



2013, 2015


February 2018

Elizabeth Hogan

Hannah Beldue

Jacob Elliott

Morgan Parkerbackground art by Eboni Colangelo

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Winter RecessNO SCHOOL

President’s Day

PTA Scholastic Bookfair, TJC

coMMItMent to LeArnIng

20. Time at Home | Young person is out with friends “with nothing special to do” two or fewer nights per week.

constructIve use of tIMe

21. Achievement Motivation | Young person is motivated to do well in school.

22. School Engagement | Young person is actively engaged in learning.

23. Homework | Young person reports doing at least one hour of homework every school day.

Financial Committee Meeting, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room, 7 p.m.


TJC, 6 p.m.




Board Room, 7 p.m.

HS Honor Roll Breakfast, MS/HS

Library


Library

TJC School Spring Picture Day, TJC

PTA Scholastic Bookfair Family Night, TJC, 3-8 p.m.

Communications/Engagement Committee Meeting, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room, 7 p.m.


Board Room, 7 p.m.

Committee on Growth and Improvement,

TJC 3rd Floor Board Room, 6 p.m.

1 2 3

posItIve vALues

24. Bonding to School | Young person cares about her or his school.

25. Reading for Pleasure | Young person reads for pleasure three or more hours per week.

coMMItMent to LeArnIng

26. Caring | Young Person places high value on helping other people.

March 2018Sports Schedules are

available at






Eli Orloff

Kai Chitaphong

Sammy Kakarantzas

Olivia VanDenBush

Superintendent’s Forum, MS/HS Main

Office, 6 p.m.

District Concert, HS Gym, 7 p.m.

Bedtime Stories at TJC, TJC Library,

6:30 p.m.

Read Across America Day

Junior High All-County Festival, Churchville-

Chili H.S.

Junior High All-County Festival, Churchville-

Chili H.S.


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International Club Europe Trip


HS All County, Eastman Theater


HS All County, Eastman Theater

International Club Pancake Breakfast, American Legion,

9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Board of Education Policy Committee, TJC Supt.

Office, 6 p.m.


Board Room, 7 p.m.

School Improvement Day, No school K-5, 6-12 Early

Dismissal

Board of Education Visitation Day

Budget Outreach Meeting, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room, 7 p.m.

Kindergarten Screening, TJC

Kindergarten Screening, TJC

Elementary All-County Festival, Hilton H.S.

Elementary All-County Festival, Hilton H.S.

Budget Outreach Meeting, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room, 7 p.m.


Spring Musical Teaser, TJC


Spring Musical Senior Citizen Reception, MS/HS

Library, 3 p.m.

Spring Musical Senior Citizen Show, HS

Auditorium, 4 p.m.

Committee on Growth and Improvement, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room, 6 p.m.

High School Spring Musical, HS Auditorium, 7 p.m.

High School Spring Musical, HS Auditorium, 7 p.m.



Board Room, 7 p.m.

Spring Recess No School

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Spring Recess No School Budget Workshop, TJC

3rd Floor Board Room, 7 p.m.

International Club Europe Trip

(First snow make-up day if needed)

(Second snow make-up day if needed)


April 2018

Abby Hogan

Edwin Mendoza Torres

Amanda Piper

Korrine Minster

background art by Jamie Coleman

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NYS Gr. 3-8 ELA Assessments


available at






posItIve vALues27. Equality and Social Justice | Young person places high value

on promoting equality and reducing hunger and poverty.

28. Integrity | Young person acts on convictions and stands up for her or his beliefs.

29. Honesty | Young person “tells the truth even when it is not easy.”

30. Responsibility | Young person accepts and takes personal responsibility.

31. Restraint | Young person believes it is important not to be sexually active or to use alcohol or other drugs.




Board Room, 7 p.m.




Room, 7 p.m.


Conference Day NO SCHOOL FOR

STUDENTS

Board of Education Meeting, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room, 7 p.m.

Music Booster Meeting, MS/HS

Music Room, 5:30 p.m.

Committee on Growth and Improvement,

TJC 3rd Floor Board Room, 6 p.m.

Storytelling Spring Performance, TJC,

6:30 p.m.

Varsity Softball Team Trip

Varsity Softball Team Trip

1 2 3 4 5socIAL coMpetencIes32. Planning and Decision Making | Young

person knows how to plan ahead and make choices.

33. Interpersonal Competence | Young person has empathy, sensitivity, and friendship skills.

34. Cultural Competence | Young person has knowledge of and comfort with people of different cultural/racial/ethnic backgrounds.

Nissa Burch

Alejandra Rosado Mercado

Tyler Goff

Lindsay Moorebackground art by Maddie Jewell

HS Honor Roll Breakfast, MS/HS,

Library


Library

Budget Overview with Superintendent, Artisan Coffee House,

9 a.m.

Budget Overview with Superintendent,

Scottsville Diner, 9 a.m.

NYS Gr. 3-8 Math Assessments


May 2018

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27 28 29 30 31Memorial Day NO SCHOOL

Memorial Day Parade


available at






Meet the Candidates, TJC 3rd

Floor Board Room, 6:30 p.m.

Budget Hearing, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room,

7 p.m.

Board of Education Meeting, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room, 7:30 p.m.

High School Spring Concert, HS Auditorium, 7 p.m.

Gr. 5 Class Picture Day

TJC Reads Begins



Middle School Spring Concert, HS Auditorium, 7 p.m.

PTA Meeting - Budget Overview, TJC Library,

6 p.m.

Senior Cap and Gown Pictures

Jr/Sr Prom, 6-11 p.m.

BUDGET VOTE, HS Gym, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

Elementary Spring Concert, HS

Auditorium, 7 p.m.


6 p.m.


Senior Trip

Senior Trip

Senior Trip



Board Room, 7 p.m.

HS Art Show, HS Gym, 7 p.m.

Grade 4 Science Performance Testing

HS Awards Night, HS Auditorium, 7 p.m.

Grade 8 Science Performance Testing

6/7 LeRoy Band Exchange, TJC, 1 p.m.

MS Art Exhibition, MS/HS Library, 6:30 p.m.

MS Awards Night, HS Auditorium, 7 p.m.

AP Exams

AP Exams

1 2

posItIve IdentIty

35. Resistance Skills | Young person can resist negative peer pressure and dangerous situations.

36. Peaceful Conflict Resolution | Young person seeks to resolve conflict nonviolently.

37. Personal Power | Young person feels he or she has control over “things that happen to me.”

socIAL coMpetencIes

38. Self-Esteem | Young person reports having a high self-esteem.

39. Sense of Purpose | Young person reports that “my life has a purpose.”

40. Positive View of Personal Future | Young person is optimistic about her or his personal future.


available at






Olivia Cross

Olivia Passmore

Julia Shelton

Leilani Whytebackground art by Olivia Murray

Elementary & MS Instrumental Solo

Festival, Gates Chili CSD

Board of Education Lunch with Grade

12 Students, MS/HS Library, 12 p.m.

Elementary & MS Instrumental Solo

Festival, Gates Chili CSD


June 2018

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PTA Scholastic Book Fair, TJC

Regents Exams

Board of Education Workshop, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room,

7 p.m.

NYS Gr. 4 and 8 Science Written Test

Regents Exam

Athletic Banquet, HS Auditorium, 6 p.m.

MS Honor Society Induction Ceremony,

HS Library, 7 p.m.

8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony, HS

Auditorium, 1:45 p.m.

Board of Education Policy Committee, TJC Supt. Office,

6 p.m.

Board of Education Meeting, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room,

7 p.m.

Last Day of Classes For 6-12 Students

PTA Scholastic Bookfair Family Night, TJC Library, 3-8 p.m.

PTA Meeting, Staff Lounge, 6:30 p.m.

Gr. 5-7 Marching Band Trip

Financial Committee Meeting, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room, 7 p.m.


Elementary Early Dismissal

Gr. 5 Moving Up Day, TJC Cafetorium,

9:30 a.m.


Gr. 5 Band Parent Night, TJC, 7 p.m.



Last Day of Classes For K-5 Students

Senior Recognition Night, HS Auditorium &

Courtyard, 6:30 p.m.

Regents Rating Day, NO SCHOOL FOR

STUDENTS

Graduation Rehearsal, Roberts Wesleyan

College, Hale Auditorium, 10 a.m.

Graduation, Roberts Wesleyan College, Hale Auditorium,

2 p.m.

Board of Education Meeting, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room, 7 p.m.



Room, 7 p.m.


Regents Exams

Field Day, TJC

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July 2018

August 2018

pestIcIde notIfIcAtIon AvAILABLePursuant to New York State Education Law Section 409-H, the Wheatland-Chili Central School District is required to maintain a list of persons in parental relation, faculty, and staff who wish to receive 48-hour prior written notification of certain pesticide applications. The following pesticide applications are not subject to prior notification requirements:

• a school remains unoccupied for a continuous 72-hours following application• anti-microbial projects• nonvolatile rodenticides in tamper resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to

children• nonvolatile insecticidal baits in tamper resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible

to children• silica gels and other nonvolatile ready-to-use pastes, foams or gels in areas

inaccessible to children• boric acid and disodium octaborate tetrahydrate• the application of EPA designed biopesticides• the application of EPA designed exempt materials under 40 CFR 152.25• the use of aerosol products with a directed spray in containers of 18 fluid

ounces or less when used to protect individuals from an imminent threat from stinging and biting insects including venomous spiders, bees, wasps, and hornets

In the event of an emergency application necessary to protect against an imminent threat to human health, a good faith effort will be made to supply written notification to those on the 48-hour prior notification list.

If you would like to receive 48-hour prior notification of pesticide applications that are scheduled to occur in Wheatland-Chili schools, please forward the following information to Judith Cianciola, District Clerk, Wheatland-Chili Central School District, 13 Beckwith Avenue, Scottsville, NY 14546: Your Name, Address, Day Phone, Evening Phone, and E-Mail Address.

dIstrIct fAcILItIes AvAILABLeApplications for the use of school facilities and grounds are to be filed with the building principal who clears the date(s).

The superintendent checks the application to ascertain that the applicant is qualified and has provided the required certificate of insurance that names the Board of Education as an additional insured and identifies the fees that are to be charged.

For additional information, call the principal of the school or the District Office.

AherA coMpLIAnceAHERA is a federal law enacted in 1987 which requires all school districts to reinspect facilities for asbestos containing building materials.

Our facilities have been inspected and response actions are planned to insure a continued safe environment for our students and employees. Activities include training of maintenance staff to prevent disturbance of asbestos and periodic reinspection and surveillance activities by trained personnel.

Details of such activities are described in the district’s AHERA Management Plan which is available for your review in the District Office.

Standard for Accreditation: The District provides facilities that are safe, clean, and well maintained and that are appropriate and adequate to achieve the District’s mission. The facilities provide a physical environment that supports delivery of the District’s educational program, services, and activities, and the ability of students to achieve the levels of learning and performance expected of them. The facilities are inspected regularly for effective operation and are in compliance with all applicable health and safety codes of the civil jurisdiction within which the District is located.

Facilities

A Top 100 High School New York State 2013, 2015

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Governance: Important Notices

This is to advise you of your rights with respect to the school records relating to your child, or yourself (for students 18 or older) with regard to the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (“FERPA”).Parents of a student under 18, or a student 18 or older (an “eligible student”), have a right to inspect and review any and all official records, files, and data directly related to their children, or themselves, including all material that is incorporated into each student’s cumulative record folder, and intended for school use or to be available to parties outside the school or school system, and specifically including, but not limited to, identifying data, academic work completed, level of achievement (grades, standardized achievement test scores), attendance data, scores on standardized intelligence, aptitude, and psychological tests, interest inventory results, health data, family background information, teacher or counselor ratings and observations, and verified reports of serious recurrent behavior patterns.A parent of a student under 18 years of age or an eligible student shall make a request for access to a child’s (or their own) school records, in writing to school principal (K-5) or school counselor (6-12). Upon receipt of such request,

arrangements shall be made to provide access to such records within a reasonable period of time, but in no case no more than fifteen (15) days after the request has been received.Such parents and students are also entitled to an opportunity for a hearing to challenge the content of such records, to insure that they are not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the privacy or other rights of students, and to provide an opportunity for the correction or deletion of any such inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise inappropriate data contained therein. Any questions concerning the procedures to be followed in requesting such a hearing should be directed to the superintendent of schools.Student records and any material contained therein, which is personally identifiable, are confidential and may not be released or made available to persons other than parents or eligible students without the written consent of such parents or eligible student. There are a number of exceptions to this rule, such as other school employees and officials, and certain State and Federal officials, who have legitimate educational need for access to such records in the course of their employment.

AnnuAL wrItten notIce regArdIng LIMIted dIscLosure of dIrectory InforMAtIon

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law, generally requires that the District obtain your written consent prior to disclosing personally identifiable information from your child’s/your education records (to persons other than those with a legitimate educational interest). The District may, however, disclose “directory information” for limited purposes without your written consent, unless you have timely advised the District of your decision to opt out of such disclosure(s) in whole or in part.

Directory information is information contained in an education record of a student that would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. The District defines “directory information” to include only the following:

X name X address X telephone listing X dates of attendance X photograph/image X grade level X participation in officially recognized activities and sports X honors and awards received

In accordance with FERPA and Board Policy No. 7242, “Limited Disclosure of Student Directory Information,” the District’s disclosure of directory information will be limited to specific parties and specific purposes only. Specifically, the District will include directory information in certain school publications, such as the yearbook, honor roll and other recognition lists, graduation programs, sports activity sheets, and playbills showing your child’s/your role in drama productions in a timely manner and without the necessity for requesting consent in situations in which it is expected that there would be no significant concern about invasion of privacy or any danger or harm from the disclosure. Unless the parent/eligible student opts out, the District will make the disclosure without obtaining consent. The District may also disclose directory information to outside organizations/parties without a parent’s/eligible student’s prior written consent but only for school-related activities or purposes. Examples of such outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks.

The District shall not disclose directory information in any situation when a risk to student safety, risk of identity theft, or other harm to student(s) is reasonably perceived.

If you do not want the District to disclose any or all of the types of information designated below as directory information from your child’s/your education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the District in writing of such decision to opt out in whole or in part. Your written notice must be received by your school principal at 13 Beckwith Avenue (T. J. Connor) or 940 North Road (Middle/High School), on or before October 1. A “Notice of Objection to Release of Limited Student Directory Information” is contained on the District website at www.wheatland.k12.ny.us for your convenience.

notIce of reLeAse of InforMAtIon to MILItAry recruIters

Under the No Child Left Behind Act (“NCLB”), the District (Military Recruiters’ Access to Secondary School Students and Information on Students Policy #7243) is required to disclose the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of high school students to military recruiters, subject to the right of parents and students over age 18 (“eligible students”) to “opt out” and preclude such disclosure. Parents and eligible students who wish to “opt out” and preclude disclosure must complete an “opt out” form and return the form to the high school principal by October 1 of each school year. The form is included on the District website (www.wheatland.k12.ny.us).

AnnuAL notIce of your rIghts concernIng student records And InforMAtIon

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GovernancecIvIL rIghts poLIcy

The Wheatland-Chili Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, national origin, or handicapping condition in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply with the regulations listed in Title IX of the 1972 Educational Requirements and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Any member of the Wheatland-Chili Central School District staff or any Wheatland-Chili Central School District pupil or parent believing himself or herself aggrieved because of discrimination based on sex, age, race, color, national origin, or handicapping condition should be in contact with the Office of Superintendent of Schools.

non-dIscrIMInAtIon And AntI-hArAssMent poLIcy

The Board of Education affirms its commitment to nondiscrimination and recognizes its responsibility to provide an environment on school property, including school buses, and at school functions, that is free of harassment and intimidation as required by federal and state law. “School property” means in or within any building, structure, athletic playing field, playground, parking lot or land contained within the real property boundary line of a public elementary and secondary school, or in or on a school bus, as defined in Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 142. “School function” means any school-sponsored curricular or extra-curricular event, activity, or trip. Discrimination and harassment are a violation of law and stand in direct opposition to District policy. Therefore, the Board prohibits and condemns all forms of discrimination and harassment by employees, school volunteers, students, and non-employees such as contractors and vendors as well as any third parties who are participating in, observing, or otherwise engaging in activities subject to the supervision and control of the District.

hIghLy QuALIfIed teAchers

In accordance with the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), parents have the right to request the following information about the professional qualifications of their child(ren)’s current classroom teacher(s):

• Whether the teacher has met New York State qualifications and licensing criteria for the grade level and subject area he or she teaches;

• Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status under which state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived; and

• The teacher’s college major; and whether the teacher has any advanced degrees, and if so, the subject of those degrees.

Requests to receive any of the above information may be directed to the Superintendent’s Office at 889-6247.

Standard for Accreditation: The District’s organization facilitates achievement of its purposes and core values as expressed in its mission and successful implementation of its educational program, services, and activities. Members of the administrative, instructional, and support staffs are qualified, competent, and sufficient in number to provide a high quality educational experience as defined by the District’s mission. Staff members possess the qualifications required by the civil authority in which the institution operates to administer and teach the program(s) to which they are assigned. Staff members are evaluated regularly based on clear expectations for performance and are provided with professional development experiences that address areas in which staff members need to grow and/or improve. The District’s leaders and staff demonstrate collegial and collaborative relationships.

School Organization and Staff

teAcher And prIncIpAL coMposIte effectIveness

score reQuestIn accordance with New York Education Law Section 3012-c(10), parents and legal guardians may request the final quality rating and composite effectiveness score for each of the teachers and for the principal of the school building in which your student(s) is assigned for the current school year. The District will also provide you with an oral or written explanation of the composite effectiveness scoring ranges for final quality ratings, and an opportunity to understand such scores in the context of teacher evaluation and student performance. If you are interested in obtaining

this information, you should contact the Superintendent’s Office at 889-6247 to obtain the request form that needs to be completed before any information can be released. The request form can also be obtained from the District website under the Our District/APPR Plan tab.

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The Wheatland-Chili School District uses the social media tools of Facebook and Twitter to communicate with families, in addition to the current methods.

The Facebook fan page provides information about upcoming events, recognitions, or news happening at Wheatland-Chili Schools. A fan page is different than a personal Facebook account and is used to post newsworthy

dIstrIct use of socIAL MedIA And eLectronIc coMMunIcAtIons

information.

The District is also using Twitter to send text messages to mobile devices.

The Facebook and Twitter widgets are located on the District website home page. You will simply click to sign up.

The District website remains the primary source for information for parents and families at www.wheatland.k12.ny.us.

Standard of Accreditation: The District has financial resources that are sufficient to provide its students with the educational program defined in the District’s mission and strategic plan. Financial resources are stable, and indications are they will continue to be stable for the foreseeable future. The District uses business practices that are ethical and follow accepted budgeting and accounting principles. The practices promote confidence in the District’s ability to manage its fiscal and material resources in a responsible manner. The District dedicates its financial resources to implementing its educational program, services, activities, and operations.

technoLogy resourcesOur District website provides you with improved access to information that adjusts to fit multiple screen sizes on different devices. There are new features on the website, including “Announcements” for quick updates throughout the school year. We also launched a District App to improve your access to important updates. Be sure to check out the website and look for more information on the District App.

Our wireless infrastructure provides our students, staff, and community with guest access to the Internet while on school grounds. Any access to the guest network will be filtered by the District’s filtering software to comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act.

We also provide our students and staff with access to Microsoft Office 365. Students and staff have access to online versions of Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote, as well as cloud storage, anywhere there is an Internet connection. Staff and students are also able to download up to five versions of each of these software applications on home computers and devices while a member of the Wheatland-Chili community.

Information ResourcesStandard of Accreditation: The District’s information resources are appropriate and adequate in scope, quantity, and quality to facilitate achieving the District’s mission and delivery of its educational program. The resources are accessible to all students and the staff for use in learning and teaching and to broaden and extend their knowledge and skills. Appropriate instruction is offered to the students and the staff on the appropriate, ethical, and most effective uses of the information resources. Information resources are current and functional.

You may notice copies of our Electronic Newsletter at various businesses and locations within the School District. In an effort to reach more of our community members and parents, we are distributing copies of the newsletter at the Village and Town Halls, Libraries, and at local businesses. Past editions of our newsletter can be found by accessing the District website at www.wheatland.k12.ny.us and selecting the QUICK LINKS tab for the Electronic Newsletter.

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