- What do I do if my child is absent?
Please do not call the main office number to report an absence. Instead, call 716-592-3276 both to report absences and to request homework. If you need to speak with the nurse regarding an absence, call 716-592-3244. Upon your child's return, please send in a note explaining the absence.
- Where does my child drop off notes from home and why would I send a note?
There is a basket at our reception desk for notes. Notes should come in after an absence or to request early pick-up of a student during the day. A note is also needed if you need the bus to drop off your children at a stop that is not their regularly scheduled stop or the designated alternate childcare stop.
- Will the school provide transportation to the Boys and Girls Club?
Yes. Please make sure to provide that information to the bus garage.
- Can students carry backpacks all day?
No. Backpacks are to be stored in student lockers for the day.
- Will the school assign lockers?
Yes. Students will receive their locker assignments when they are given schedules. The locker numbers and combinations will be located right on their schedule for their convenience.
- Will the school assign gym lockers?
Yes. Students will receive a lock for their locker from their PE teacher.
Students are to keep cell phones, headphones and earbuds in their lockers for the day. If parents need to contact their children, rather than texting them, contact the school.
- How is the schedule structured?
We rotate on an A/B every other day schedule. Students have core classes every day. Exploratory classes are scheduled in two ways: students enrolled in the class for the semester attend every-other-day; if they are enrolled for ten weeks, they attend daily.
Academic Intervention Services. Students enrolled receive additional support in math and or ELA. They do not miss core or exploratory class time in order to do so.
- What are Math & ELA Labs?
Lab time is used to reinforce skills in the math and ELA content areas. This time will also be used to address any gaps in content, skills, and standards as determined by teachers.
- What is 12th period Triple E?
Students not assigned to Band, Chorus, or Orchestra will be assigned a 12th period Extracurricular Ensemble and Enrichment period (Triple E). During that time, students are expected to work on homework and to receive support from their teachers. If students have their work completed, they will be able to use this quiet time to read.
