Parent Ledger '25-26 Volume XXXII

• 4/27 11th Grade SAT Testing
• 5/4-5/5 RP 4 Progress Reports Emailed
• 5/4 Mock Keystone Testing Day
• 5/4-5/8 Teacher Appreciation Week( Share a message with a staff member see link below)
• 5/15--5/19 Keystone Testing(Digital- Students will need to use their laptops) 2PM Dismissal
• 5/25 Memorial Day ( No School for Students)
• 5/26-5/29 RP4 Benchmarks and 1PM Dismissal
• 5/29 Final Day of School

On Thursday, Latin IV students attended a trip to Glencairn Museum. Students immersed themselves in activities and learned about art, history and religion.

On Tuesday, we held a career day for 9th-11th grade students. Select 9th graders had the chance to visit the State Capitol Complex. Various guest panelist visited 10th and 11th grade classrooms to talk about their careers and their pathways to their careers.

On Thursday, our dual-enrollment students and select 9th -11th graders had the opportunity to tour Georgetown University.

Friday, May 1st is National College Decision Day. Seniors can wear T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, quarter zips or polo shirts representing the colleges they plan to attend in the fall. Seniors must still wear their uniform pants and shoes with their college attire.

Staff Appreciation Week will be on the first week of May. We would like to capture any messages of appreciation that families have for all staff or specific staff members. Please click the link below to share your written message.

Boys' Latin is going to Italy for Summer 2027! Quick reminder that the early enrollment discount of $200 is still available—but only for a limited time. Enrolling now also means lower monthly payments and priority access to one of our limited spots.

Here's the enrollment link: www.eftours.com/2945892JD

We only have 15 spots total, and several are already spoken for!

Lock in one of the 15 spots available with a $95 Enrollment Fee by March 20, 2026. By enrolling now, you will also receive a $200 tour scholarship and qualify for your risk-free enrollment period!

As a quick refresher, here are just a few highlights your student will experience on this incredible journey:

• Venice highlights: Gondola ride through the canals, glass-blowing demonstration, St. Mark's Square, Grand Canal, water taxi to colorful Burano island

• Florence's Renaissance: Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Basilica of Santa Croce, Gates of Paradise, free time to explore

• Vatican City: Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica—some of the world's most renowned religious art and architecture

• Ancient Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, Capitoline Hill, immersive scavenger hunt through the Eternal City

If you'd prefer to enroll by phone, EF's Traveler Support Team is happy to help at 800-665-5364. You can also reach out to them at www.eftours.com/contact-us via online chat! They are available M-F from 9am-7pm.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about this trip, please contact our Performing Arts Teacher and Fine Arts Department Chair Mr. Celeiro for more information at cceleiro@boyslatin.org

Early Dismissals- We understand that early dismissals are necessary at times. Here are some things to keep in mind when seeking an early dismissal:

• Some parts of our day are busier than others, for this reason, we ask that all early dismissals happen before 2pm.
• We cannot accept requests over the telephone.
• Students are not allowed to dismiss themselves, even if they are 18 years old.
• To request an early dismissal for your student, please complete this new form we will be using this school year.

Excusing an Absence- This year, there is a new way to excuse your child's absences. The link to the new form can be found below. Please review the following information:

• The form to excuse your student's absence can be found here.

The wait is finally over!! Boys' Latin has a store and all stakeholders( students, staff and parents) can purchase Boy's Latin gear!! When you purchase items a portion of the proceeds goes to our Boys' Latin sports teams. There are multiple items you can purchase click link below.

Boys' Latin Swag Store

Beginning Monday, November 3rd and every Monday for the remainder of this school year we will have "Warrior SWAG Day" for all students! Students MUST wear their Khaki Pants, any sneakers and any Boys' Latin Swag on top!! This includes any Boys' Latin hoodies, t-shirts, quarter zips, sports gear and any SWAG you purchase from our SWAG Store!

If a student is absent unexcused from a course for more than 14 percent of school days during a quarter, then the student will fail the course for the quarter. There are currently 45 instructional days for RP1 which means your warrior can not have more than 5 unexcused absences or they will fail for the quarter. Please keep the following in mind when it comes to unexcused absences:

• When your child is absent, an absent note is required to excuse the absence.
• You are able to excuse the absence for up to 2 consecutive days with the parent excuse note.
• If your child is absent for a 3rd consecutive day, a note from a medical professional is required.
• Vacations are not considered an excused absence.
• Only 9 parent excuse notes are accepted during the entire school year.
  
• The form to excuse your student's absence can be found here.

Students are able to wear Spring Uniforms until the end of the school year. Students are still able to wear full winter uniforms if they choose. A few things to keep in mind as temperatures will fluctuate in the classrooms as the weather changes.

• Students are permitted to wear to Boys' Latin High School approved outer wear over their maroon Boys' Latin polo shirt.

• Students can NOT wear non-Boys' Latin outerwear over their uniform shirts. Families can purchase Boys Latin hoodies and other outerwear by using the Boys' Latin store link below

• Students can NOT wear middle school uniform attire.

Cell Phones

Students are not allowed to use cell phones during class or in the hallways. If students are using cell phones, they will be taken and returned to the student at the end of the day. Students who refuse to turn over a cell phone will be suspended.

Bookbags and Back Packs

During the day students will be required to leave their book bags or backpacks in their lockers during the day. Students can visit lockers during specific periods to retrieve any important items for their classes or lunch.

If you would like the nurse to administer Tylenol and other over the counter medicine please print the form below, sign it and have your warrior return the form to the school nurse.

Attendance and Transportation Questions

Administrative Assistant Ms. Sheppard

Csheppard@boyslatin.org

Academic Questions:

History and ELA- Mr. Goodwin lgoodwin@boyslatin.org

Math, Science, and Latin - Mr. Padilla tpadilla@boyslatin.org

Electives and Scheduling- Mr. Parker rparker@boyslatin.org

Specialized Services Questions:

Ms. Shaki- lshaki@boyslatin.org

Climate and Culture Questions

Mr. Swiggett- Jswiggett@boyslatin.org

Laptop/Technology Issues

IT Support - support@boyslatin.org

Early Dismissals- We understand that early dismissals are necessary at times. Here are some things to keep in mind when seeking an early dismissal:

• Some parts of our day are busier than others, for this reason, we ask that all early dismissals happen before 2pm.
• I cannot accept requests over the telephone.
• Students are not allowed to dismiss themselves, even if they are 18 years old.
• Students are also not permitted to leave class to request a dismissal from me.
  
• To request an early dismissal for your student, please complete this new form we will be using this school year.

Excusing an Absence- This year, there is a new way to excuse your child's absences. The link to the new form can be found below. Please review the following information:

• When your child is absent, an absent note is required to excuse the absence.
• You are able to excuse the absence for up to 2 consecutive days with the parent excuse note.
• If your child is absent for a 3rd consecutive day, a note from a medical professional is required.
• Vacations are not considered an excused absence.
• The number of parent excuse notes allowed for the year has been reduced from 10 to 9. Only 9 parent excuse notes are accepted during the entire school year.
  
• The form to excuse your student's absence can be found here.

Transportation

Only students that live 1.5 miles or more from the school qualify for transportation and will receive a Septa Fare Card. The fare card is of no cost to families. The School District of Philadelphia determines whether your child is eligible for transportation. If your child is found to be eligible for transportation they will receive (1) YELLOW fare care. Although issues are isolated, please be advised that you may have to provide transportation for your child for up to the first 2 weeks of school if there is an issue with your transportation status. The school district does not furnish us with day passes, vouchers or any other fare items. More information regarding the Septa Student Fare Card can be found here.

• If you live outside of Philadelphia, the school district where you reside is responsible for providing transportation for your student. Please visit that school district in-person and apply to their school for "transportation only". Your child is still a student at Boys' Latin, but we do not provide their transportation(this includes lost, stolen or damaged Septa passes).

• If your child was a student at Boys' Latin High School last year and was issued a Septa Student Fare Card, your child will continue to use that same card this year as long as your address qualifies for transportation. It will be activated by the School District of Philadelphia at the beginning of the school year. If that card is lost, stolen or damaged, please email me and I will issue your student a new card.

• If your child has never received a fare card from Boys' Latin or was a student at Boys' Latin Middle School, your child will be issued a new card as long as your address qualifies for transportation.
  

Contact Information- Please make sure that all of your contact information is up-to-date. We use the contact information that you provide to issue early dismissals, emergencies and communication, etc..

• If you need to update any information, please use the following link.

Dr. Washington's Virtual Counseling

If you need resources or want to connect with Dr. Washington visit her virtual page

Dr. Washington's Counseling page

ALL RETURNING STUDENTS === If your warrior’s laptop was lost or stolen over the summer or during last school year you must pay a $300 replacement fee for your student to receive a laptop. Please click the link to make a payment link: https://www.boyslatin.org/for-families/chromebook-fees Payment Plan option is available.

Are school uses the platform Clever to access all of our online platforms which include: PowerSchool, Schoology, IXL, and Kickboard/PowerSchoolBehavior. We HIGHLY recommend that you download the clever app so you can access this information at the click of a button. You can use your warriors login information to login to the platform.