William H. Carr, JHS 194 Back to School Night Learning Today ~ Leading Tomorrow Jennifer Miller, Principal September 15, 2016

Mission Statement To develop and maintain a community of life-long learners it is essential to educate the “whole- student.”  While we strive to challenge every student through rigorous and engaging tasks, we also look to support each individual’s passion and talents with a diversified arts program.  We believe that it is necessary for students to learn how to work collaboratively and support each other through success and difficulty.  We further believe that in order for any individual student to be successful, he or she needs to develop genuine tenacity, resilience, independence, and tolerance.  Our mission at JHS 194 is to ensure every child has the supports necessary to demonstrate GRIT and attain their greatest success.

Class Work/Class Participation/Notebooks 10% Component Percentage Class Work/Class Participation/Notebooks 10% Quizzes/Projects/Lab Reports 20% Homework Post Assessments and Culminating Tasks 50%

Important Papers… Lunch Forms – due ASAP – can also fill out online through the NYCDOE website CARR Code of Conduct Electronic Device Policy – will be reviewed and sent home in October Photo Release Form Blue Cards – multiple copies necessary Blue cards should contain all people who may pick up child – photo ID required to access building and in main office to check with the blue card

Reminders… Pupil Path ID to enter the building Electronic Device Policy Class assignments and day to day schedule Getting home How to get in contact Dress Code

Expectations… Lighten the backpacks Backpacks on backs Respecting individual space Walking through the halls If there is something going on – speak to an adult

Ways for you to be involved… PTA meetings Volunteering at the PTA store Coming to school events Coming to Parent-Teacher conferences Using Pupil Path Ensure information is accurate and up-to- date – if you are not receiving phone calls – please come to school with ID to update

Mark your calendar… October 27th – Parent-Teacher conferences November 2nd – End of First MP January 11th – End of Second MP March 16th – Parent-Teacher conferences May 18th – Parent-Teacher conferences (evening only) March 22nd – End of Third MP June 28th – Last Day of School

How do we celebrate your child? Perfect Attendance Awards GRIT Awards – every month Silver, Gold, Platinum Honor Roll – with each marking period

How can you assist at home? Read more non-fiction text Ask for evidence when having a discussion Talk about what you are reading Know what the priority work is for your child’s grade Fluency in mathematics = knowing the basics Do the math that comes up everyday

People to know… Assistant Principal: Ms. Robins – Ext. 3101 Dean: Ms. Groeneveld – Ext. 3281 Guidance Counselor: Ms. Ventura – Ext. 3311

For more information… For more details about contact information, the PTA, or JHS 194, check out our DOE website or the PTA website: http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/ 25/Q194/default.htm www.jhs194pta.org www.engageNY.org