Words from Byrd
HVHS REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS
Several 8th grade students attended the Regional Science Fair at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Out of this outstanding group the following projects further qualified for the State Science Fair on May 9 , in Worcester:
Caffeine Impact on Heart Rate by Chloe Dimitripolis and Ava Jagiello
How Light Intensity Affects the Bioluminescence of Dinoflagellates by Skyana Field and Nadine Daniels
Testing Sunscreen by Hunter Loynes, Danika Toomey, and Leila Millard
Comparing Homemade Heat Protectant vs. Store Bought by Harper Bialas, Kendall Moran, and Avery Nadeau
Natural and Synthetic Chemical Indicators by Ava Clay, Peyton Crane, and Everly Todd
FOR YOUR CALENDAR:
MAY 12-13: MCAS GRADE 8 SCIENCE
MAY 19-20: MCAS GRADE 10 MATH
May 21: Adaptive Games (rain date May 22)
May 25: NO SCHOOL
May 27-28: MCAS CIVICS Grade 8
May 29: Seniors' last day! Pep rally and field day for the whole school after lunch.
May 30: Prom at Berkshire Hills Country Club -- 6 p.m. start
NEEDOH IS A NO
We are seeing an increase in students bringing NEEDOH to school, and they are beginning to create distractions in the classroom. Students have been passing them around, handling them frequently, and using them during instructional time, which can interfere with the learning environment.
Because these items are shared among students, they also present a potential concern for the spread of germs.
Please encourage your student to leave NEEDOH at home or keep them in their locker or backpack during the school day. They should not be used during class time.
Students who continue to use NEEDOH during class or do not follow staff directives regarding these items may have them confiscated and could receive additional consequences.
Thank you for your support in helping us maintain a focused and healthy learning environment for all students.
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Each student will start the day in homeroom and attendance will be taken at 7:30. Students must be in homeroom at 7:30 to be considered on time for school.
Policy: Students can be absent from school up to 20 days per year (10 for semester courses), before losing credit for each course taken that year. A student shall not receive credit toward graduation for each course for which a student is absent without an approved excuse for more than 20 days per year (10 days for semester courses). Approved excuses are documented appointments when seen by medical staff or appointments within the court system, or other approved by the school principal. If a family anticipates that their student will exceed the 20 allowable absences due to unusual circumstances, with the prior written application and documentation signed by the parent/guardian, school administration may, in very select and unusual circumstances, assign administrative absences. These 20 allowable absences should be used for illness not accompanied by a physician’s note, family emergencies, college visits, funerals, suspensions, etc. Credits for all courses will be granted at the end of the course based on a combination of grades earned and adherence to the attendance policy. Attendance will be calculated on a daily basis.
Absences from classes in excess of 20 days (10 for half year courses), regardless of excuses, will result in loss of credit, and will also automatically be referred for appeal.
Attendance is checked regularly. After eight absences within a 10-week period (or sooner if warranted), parents will receive a warning letter with information regarding Massachusetts General Laws.
3 Tardies in a 2-week period = After School Detention.
Hoosac Valley High School
Principal: Colleen ByrdAssistant Principal of Teaching and Learning: Regina Diesz
Dean of Students: Brian Wert
Website: hoosacvalley.org
Location: 125 Savoy Road, Cheshire, MA 01225
Phone: (413) 743-5200