Eagle Parent News

Good Afternoon CompSci High Families,

What a great week we had at CompSci High! Spirit Week brought tremendous energy and participation from students across all grade levels. We ended the school week with two grade-level Color Wars, both planned and executed by our Student Senate, who did an outstanding job bringing our school community together. On Saturday evening, we welcomed more than 130 students to our Homecoming Dance! It was great to see our students enjoying themselves, spending time with friends, and making memories together.

This week, we shift our attention back to academics as we move closer to the end of the first quarter. Our 10th and 11th graders will be taking the PSAT, while our seniors will be taking the SAT. It is extremely important that students are in school on their scheduled testing day, arrive well-rested, and come prepared with a fully charged Chromebook and their charger. Please help us reinforce the importance of these assessments and encourage your student to give their very best effort.

Also this week, our seniors will have their Senior Portraits taken on Friday. As we enter the final stretch of the quarter, please continue checking PowerSchool, encouraging your student to stay on top of assignments, and making attendance a priority.

Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to a strong academic week and finishing the first quarter on a positive note. Have a wonderful week!

Mr. Carter
Principal

• 9th Grade Field Trip to Peabody Museum - Tuesday October 20 (Only for students that completed permission slip)
• 12th Grade Field Trip to 2 Colleges Tuesday October 20 (Only for students that completed permission slip)
• 10th Grade PSAT - Tuesday October 20
• Half Day - Wednesday October 21
• 9th Grade Field Trip to Springfield College - Thursday October 22 (Only for students that completed permission slip)
• 10th Grade Field Trip - 3 Colleges - Thursday October 22 (Only for students that completed permission slip)
• 11th Grade PSAT - Thursday October 22
• 12th Grade SAT - Thursday October 22
• Senior Picture Day - Friday October 23

A parent or guardian should provide either a phone call (8602530274); an email (ckennedy@crec.org); or send documentation in with the student at the time of re-entry.

This week we will be giving the PSAT for our 10th and 11th Graders and SAT for our 12th Graders.

On Tuesday October 20th - 10th Grade will be taking the PSAT

On Thursday October 22nd - 11th Grade will be taking the PSAT

On Thursday October 22nd - 12th Grade will be taking the SAT

On Tuesday October 20th -

• 10th Graders are expected to be at school taking the PSAT
• 9th graders will be on a field trip to the Peabody Museum; 11th Graders will have a Team Building Day on campus; and 12th Graders will be at Quinnipiac or St. Joseph's College. - Important - 9th and 12th graders - if you did not complete the permission slip for the field trip, your student should remain home, there will be no academic classes for those grades.

• 12th Graders are EXPECTED to be at school taking the SAT
• 11th Graders are EXPECTED to be at school taking the PSAT
• 9th graders have a field trip to Springfield College; 10th graders have a trip to 3 different colleges.
• Important - 9th and 10th graders - if you did not complete the permission slip for the field trip, your student should remain home, there will be no academic classes for those grades.

Attention 12th Grade Families -

This Friday, October 23rd, Seniors will be sitting for their Senior Portraits. Each Senior will have the opportunity to have two changes for the pictures. For a student that only chooses to have one outfit, their second outfit will be a Graduation and Gown (provided). If you have any questions please reach out to Mrs. Sarah Fairbanks - sfairbanks@crec.org

CompSci High will be hosting the 1st Robotics Competition of the year at the school on Saturday October 24th. We would love anyone interested in seeing what happens at a Robotics Competition to come and check it out. At the same time our Football team will be hosting a home game at 11:00 AM. We hope to see you there!

With field trips coming up, please review the medical information you have provided to the school. If a doctor’s order states that your student needs an inhaler or EpiPen, the school must have both a current order and the medication. If the order allows your student to carry the medication themselves, they must have it with them on the day of the trip or they will not be permitted to attend.

We know some families may have listed an inhaler or EpiPen on school forms because their student needed one in the past. Please check that the information we have is current and accurate. An outdated doctor’s order can also prevent a student from attending a field trip. If you receive an email from us about missing or outdated documentation before a trip, please respond and address it as soon as possible so there are no surprises on the day of the trip.

These are district requirements, and the school must follow the direction of the Health Services Team.

Each student has been provided a Chromebook and charger, both of which have identifying numbers assigned to that student. Please remind your student to keep track of both items and take care of them throughout the school year.

If a charger is lost, there is a $20 replacement fee. Students and families are also responsible for damage to Chromebooks and will be billed in accordance with the Technology Agreement.

Beginning this school year, all CREC secondary schools, including CompSci High, will have an Electronic-Free School Day from arrival through dismissal. Students will store cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and other personal electronic devices in a locked Cell Phone Home in their first-period classroom and retrieve them at the end of the day. iPads, tablets, and non-school-issued computers should not be brought to school, as students will use school-issued technology for all academic needs. This change is designed to give students a school day focused on learning, attention, relationships, and being fully present without the distractions created by personal devices. If a device is seen, heard, or used during the school day, it will be collected and securely stored in the Main Office, with repeated violations requiring parent/guardian pickup. We appreciate our families partnering with us as we make this important change and create the best possible learning environment for every CompSci High student. - See the full policy below -

Please Complete the Parent Acknowledgement Form Below (if you have not already)

If you are still in need of accessing Powerschool, please do the following below to either find or recover your username and password:

1. Check your primary email from mid August for an email from "CREC PowerSchool"

- If you do not find that email please do step 2

2. Email powerschoolsupport@crec.org - state that you cannot log into your account and they will provide you with your username and password

Powerschool access is essential for you to see Attendance, Grades, Assignments, Sign Field Trip Forms, Report Cards, Transcripts, and coming soon Make Payments.

Families, please use this document as reference for courses that will be offered next school year.

Please take a few minutes to review the Technology Agreement attached below. Once you have read and understand the agreement, complete the sign off by clicking the link below and completing the Google Form below. Please click the button.

CREC Health Service’s September Family Update

💬 FAMILY MESSAGE

Welcome back! A healthy school year starts with preparation.
As your child settles into a new routine, take time to:

• 🗂 Submit updated immunization records and medication orders to the health office.
• 💊 Provide labeled emergency medication and the Provider Medication Administration Authorization Form of any medication that needs to be administered during the school day. The form MUST be signed by the provider and parent (EpiPens, inhalers, etc.).
• 👂 Teach your child how to recognize their symptoms if not feeling well and speak up for help.
• 🧭 Review emergency pick-up plans and who is authorized to take your child home.
• 🥪 Label personal belongings like water bottles, lunch boxes, and supplies to reduce spread of germs.
• 🚦 Practice safe walking/biking routes, and talk about bus stop or carpool behavior.
• School Sports Physicals – all fall athletes MUST have a current physical (dated within the past 13 months) – Forms MUST be submitted before tryouts or participation.

📚 RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

• CDC: Connection at school is essential for young people (https://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/director-letters/building-connectedness-with-students.html)
• Safe Kids: School Travel Safety (https://www.safekids.org/interactive/getting-school-safely)
• HealthyChildren.org: Immunizations by Age and Frequently Asked Questions (https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/default.aspx)

🩺 HEALTH OFFICE REMINDERS

• Immunization compliance audits begin this month—submit forms ASAP.
• ALL medications must be in original packaging with current orders.
• Medications can only be brought to the school by an adult. Students are not allowed to carry, bring in any medications to the school unless they have an order from their provider that allows them to self-carry an EpiPen, and Asthma Inhaler or diabetic supplies/medications
• If your child has allergies, asthma, or seizures, request a care plan update from your provider.

Below are the links to the Advisory Slides your student sees on the first day of each week, usually Mondays. In them you will see videos and pictures of our students, information, reminders that your student needs to know, and much more.

CompSci’s Writing Center is a space for students to get tutor support with ANY writing assignment for ANY course. The Writing Center is open during every period 4 for scheduled and walk-ins appointments. Students can sign up for an appointment using this form.

Homework Club - Please read below for how to sign your student up

How to Sign Up:

• Parents/guardians only can sign up students for Homework Club starting at 8am Friday mornings through 8am Tuesday.
• Students cannot elect to stay without their parent signing them up.
• This allows us to provide enough time to staff members to prepare.
• If your student is interested in attending, please fill out the form using the button below

When Does it Run:

• Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:15 – 4:30pm in the Library (with a snack provided).

Expectations:

• Students need to have work to complete - This is not a hangout club
• No Cell phones will not be allowed during HW Club.
• No Food Deliveries are allowed

• Both Hartford Late Bus and a Suburban Late busses are available.
• Please look at the list of stops here for more information https://docs.google.com/document/d/1llvZLHtkg921a0dfSb5tJif4vjIN5jnQenkQEkekLLo/edit?usp=sharing.

This week:

Homework Club - Tuesday and Thursday w/ Parent Sign Up required

Robotics - Monday/Tuesday/Thursday - Advisor: Mr. Dewey or Ms. Windsor Post

Esports - Tuesday - Advisor: Ms. Wolliston

Girls Who Code - Tuesday - Advisory: Dr. Mitchell

Clubs Coming Soon:

1. Ducks of Doom: Table Top Gaming Club: Start Date 10/20 - Tuesdays; Advisor: Mr. Gibbs or Dr. Woodard

2. Anime Club: Start Date 10/20 Advisor: Mr. Gibbs

3. Drones Competition Club - Anticipated Start Date: 11/2; Advisor: Ms. Gates

4. Art Club - Anticipated Start Date: 10/29; Advisor: Ms. Vendetti

As part of our commitment to a positive and respectful athletic experience, we follow the 24-Hour Rule for all athletic programs. This means that parents and family members should not approach coaches within 24 hours of a game to discuss concerns or frustrations. This includes topics such as playing time, strategy, other players, or the outcome or performance of the team.

If concerns do arise, student-athletes should take the lead by scheduling a meeting with their coach. If, after that meeting, concerns remain, families may request a meeting that includes the coach, the Athletic Director, and the player.

If communication with a coach is necessary, it should be done through email and never directly after a game. We appreciate your partnership in helping us ensure our athletics program is built on sportsmanship, respect, and student growth.

5:00 PM Girls Volleyball Varsity vs. Capital Prep @ Capital Prep

TUE 10/20

2:00 PM Boys and Girls Cross Country @ Stanley Quarter Park

3:45 PM Boys Soccer Junior Varsity vs. HMTCA @ HMTCA

WED 10/21

3:15 PM Boys Soccer Varsity vs. University/Prince Tech @ Annie Fisher School

3:15 PM Girls Soccer Varsity vs. Parish Hill @ Parish Hill

4:00 PM Girls Volleyball Junior Varsity vs. SMSA @ Home

5:00 PM Girls Volleyball Varsity vs. SMSA @ Home

FRI 10/23

3:45 PM Boys Soccer Varsity vs. Bulkeley @ Bulkeley

3:45 PM Girls Soccer Varsity vs. Capital Prep @ Quirk Turf Field

4:00 PM Girls Volleyball Junior Varsity vs. Goodwin Tech @ Goodwin Tech

5:15 PM Girls Volleyball Varsity vs. Goodwin Tech @ Goodwin Tech

SAT 10/24

11:00 AM Football Varsity vs. Weaver/Hartford Public @ CompSci High

If your student is looking to engage in Fall Sports for any grade, the following are the Head Coach contacts for the various sports:

Football - Shubasz Gordon sgordon@crec.org

Boys Soccer - Marlowe Barnes mbarnes@crec.org

Girls Soccer - Sandy Nelson snelson@crec.org

Girls Volleyball - Kendall Manderville kmanderville@crec.org

Co-Ed Cross Country - Mark D'Alesandro mdalesandro@crec.org

Please reach out to them with any questions about signing up, summer workouts, or anything else.

As we move to the midpoint of the 1st quarter, it is important to begin thinking about Winter Sports eligibility. Eligibility for both Basketball and Indoor Track is based on 1st Quarter grades.

Eligibility - 2 types of eligibility

Type 1 - Eligible to Practice and Play in Games/Meets: No Failing Grades and a GPA of 2.2 (75 Average or higher) for Quarter 1

Type 2 - Eligible to Practice but not Play in Games/Meets: 1 or less Failing Grades and a GPA of 1.7 - 2.19 (67 - 74 Average) for Quarter 1

Any student falling below the 1.7 GPA is not eligible to Try Out

Hello senior families! Welcome back! We know senior year can be exciting but you might have some questions. Below is some helpful information from the school counseling department regarding senior year.

Small Group Senior School Counselor Meetings

-Counselors will begin small group meetings during senior workshops in the coming weeks. During these meetings, counselors will be reviewing the post secondary planning process including college applications, requesting letters of recommendation, and deadlines among many other items.

-After these small group sessions are complete, counselors will begin individual meetings with seniors. These links can also be found in the student’s Class of 2027 Schoology page in the School Counseling folder.

Forms, Links, and Resources for College Applications

Senior Year Post Secondary Planning Tasks – Hand out from when we met in small groups during senior workshops

Post Secondary Links & Resources – a link to all important resources/forms you might need! Including Financial Aid and Scholarship Info

The importance of recommendations and essays – a 3 minute informative video!

Senior Counseling FAQ – answers to common questions you might have for your Common App or other college/senior related tasks

Senior Brag Sheet – Complete this form for your teachers and counselors to write you letters of recommendation

Highlights

Niche- Direct Admissions with Niche: get accepted by participating colleges based on your Niche Profile - no application needed! https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/direct-admissions/

CAAP- CT Automatic Admission Program for students with a 3.0 GPA or higher https://www.ct.edu/autoadmit

UConn Scholarships- Merit Scholarships specific to UConn https://admissions.uconn.edu/cost-aid/scholarship/

CT State Community College Free Tuition (Mary Ann Handley Award)- Debt-Free Tuition funding covers the gap between federal and state grants you receive, and community college tuition and mandatory fees. To receive funding, apply, register for classes (6+ credits), and fill out the FAFSA. https://www.ct.edu/admission/free

NCAA- Thinking about sports in college? Make sure you are registered with the NCAA if you are considering D1 or D2 athletics https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/

FAFSA & FSA ID

FAFSA is opening on October 1st! Mr. Serrano will be coming in to assist students in completing their FSA ID. In order to do this step, students will need to know their Social Security Number and bring their chrome books. Having your FSA ID completed will help speed up the FAFSA process. He will be at our school on Wednesdays throughout the year for more FAFSA support. Students or parents can sign up with the link below.

FSA ID Video – 6 minute How-To video

Create your account – begin creating account here **You will need your social security number**

College & Career Support Flyer

Upcoming College Rep Visits

You can register to attend and view all rep visits directly through SchooLinks. Once you are logged into your SchooLinks account you will see the visits listed under Events on your Homepage/Dashboard. To access your SchooLinks account login using your CREC google account here https://app.schoolinks.com/login/k12. This list can change regularly so check SchooLinks often.

Quinnipiac University10/19/202610:00 AM

Worcester Polytechnic Institute10/22/202610:00 AM

Bryant University10/22/20261:00 PM

Western New England University10/28/20261:00 PM

Mitchell College11/02/20261:00 PM

Eastern Connecticut State University11/04/20261:00 PM

UMass-Dartmouth11/05/20261:00 PM

Rivier University11/09/202610:00 AM

CT Application Fee Free Week – 10/26-10/30

-In support of CT’s Application Fee Free day, Comp Sci is holding an application event in the atrium the last week of October! All of Connecticut’s public universities have free application windows the week leading up to 11/1.

-Come to the atrium to complete your application or show us that you have already submitted to one of the 5 universities and you will receive treats and raffle tickets! Any student that completes their application on or before 11/1 will be entered into a variety of raffles!

-Be sure you have your college essay complete! This is necessary in order to submit your application. You can talk to your English teacher or access the Writing Center for essay support prior to completing your application.

-If we have 92% of seniors apply to one of these colleges by 11/1, the senior class will earn a pizza party! Be sure to get those applications in!

-Schools participating in this event are UConn, Western CT State University, Central CT State University, Southern CT State University, and Eastern CT State University.

District Senior Year Incentives

The following incentives are offered to CREC High Schools as a way to promote a college going culture. It is our goal to make sure that every senior who graduates from a CREC school is prepared for post-secondary success. This includes making sure that each student has college as an option and creating a culture where success in college is an attainable goal for every CREC graduate. In order to have the most options, all students need to complete both the FAFSA and apply to college early. The incentives below are designed to recognize the work of the seniors in making effective progress with the college preparation process.

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Free Application Day

Free Application Day

FAFSA

College Applications

To schedule an appointment with Mr. Serrano or your school counselor, you can fill out this contact request form. Counselor phone numbers are also listed below.

Testing: PSAT - October 20

October 30 - Bushnell Performing Arts Center - Permission Slips Due on Thursday October 15

CompSci High School Main Number - 860-253-0274

CompSci High Admin:

Greg Carter - Principal - ext. 7801 gcarter@crec.org

Dr. Jessica Sanborn - Assistant Principal 10th/12th - ext. 7814 jsanborn@crec.org

Latoya Malcolm - Assistant Principal - 9th/11th - ext. 7815 lmalcolm@crec.org

Attendance Officer:

Chris Kennedy - Email: ckennedy@crec.org; Call: ext 7833

Counselor Contact Info: Main Number: 860-253-0274

Lauren Sondrini (Grade 9) Email: lsondrini@crec.org Call: ext. 7810 or Text (860) 698-0560

Heather Venitosh (Grades 10 -12) Email: hvenitosh@crec.org Call: ext. 7808 or Text (860) 856-9990

Kathryn Zadrowski (Grades 10- 12) Email: kzadrowski@crec.org Call: ext. 7829 orText (860) 281-7305

School Counseling Office Assistant:

Ashley Wilson Email: awilson@crec.org Call: ext. 7806

CompSci High School Social Worker Contact Info:

Linda Dadario Email: ldadario@crec.org Call: ext. 7807

Joel Weisel Email: jweisel@crec.org Call: ext. 7809

Barbie Nadal-Cristofaro Email: bnadalcristofaro@crec.org Call: ext. 7906

Dayana Hernandez Perez; Email dayhernandez@crec.org; Call: ext. 7899

Faculty Manager (Athletic Director):

Nurse:

Jessenia Alix - jalix@crec.org; Call ext. 7803

Grade Level Teacher Team Leaders:

Melissa Gates - 9th Grade - mgates@crec.org

Rob Eustace - 10th Grade - reustace@crec.org

Natalie Mikan - 11th Grade - nmikan@crec.org

Mike Dewey - 12th Grade - mdewey@crec.org

Melissa Jahne - Special Education - mjahne@crec.org

CREC Transportation:

Transportation (860) 524-4077

1. The Rule: No Phones or Devices, Bell to Bell

All CREC secondary schools are personal electronic device-free from the first bell through dismissal. During the school day, students may not use, hold, show, wear, or access a personal electronic device anywhere on campus, including classrooms, hallways, restrooms, the cafeteria, lunch, passing time, advisory, or study periods.

Devices must be turned off or silenced and stored in the school-approved location for the entire school day. A device kept in a pocket, backpack, or worn on the body does not meet this expectation.

2. Who and What This Covers

The rule applies to all students in grades 6–12 and includes personal devices capable of communication, recording, internet access, entertainment, or artificial intelligence. This includes cell phones, smartwatches, fitness trackers, earbuds/headphones, smart glasses, tablets, e-readers, personal laptops, and gaming devices.

School-issued Chromebooks and other technology used at the direction of staff are permitted and continue to follow the school's Acceptable Use policies.

3. How Students Store Devices

Students must securely store their devices at the beginning of the school day and retrieve them at dismissal. Students arriving late must immediately store their devices as directed by school staff.

Approved storage may include locking pouches, locked classroom bins, assigned lockers, or designated secure storage in the Main Office. Each school will communicate its specific storage procedure to families.

4. Photographs and Recordings

Students may not photograph, record, livestream, or transmit audio, video, or images during the school day unless specifically authorized by a staff member or administrator.

Unauthorized recording may result in disciplinary action and may also be addressed through school policies related to privacy, harassment, bullying, cyberbullying, and school climate.

5. Academic Integrity

Using a personal electronic device or unauthorized artificial intelligence tool to access, give, receive, or record information during an assignment or assessment may be considered academic dishonesty. Students remain responsible for following the school's Academic Integrity and Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence policies.

6. Reaching a Student During the Day

Families who need to reach their student during the school day should contact the Main Office by phone or email. Staff will ensure that messages are delivered to students, including urgent messages. Students who need to contact a parent or guardian during the school day may also do so through the Main Office.

7. In a School Emergency

During an emergency, students should remain off personal devices and follow the directions of school staff. Personal device use can distract students from important instructions, spread inaccurate information, and interfere with emergency communications.

CREC and school staff will communicate directly with families through official notification systems during emergencies or unexpected situations.

8. Field Trips and Special Events

Expectations for field trips, athletics, dances, and other school-sponsored activities may vary depending on the activity. Any exception to the regular rule will be communicated in advance.

If no exception is communicated, the regular bell-to-bell expectation remains in effect.

9. What Happens If a Student Breaks the Rule

Enforcement will be immediate and consistent. If a personal electronic device is seen, heard, worn, not turned in, or used during the school day, it will be collected, secured in the Main Office, and returned at dismissal. There is no warning before the device is collected.

For a first or second occurrence, the device is secured until dismissal, the family is notified, and the incident is documented.

A third occurrence results in family contact and the creation of a support plan, which may include temporarily requiring the student to check the device into the Main Office each morning.

Persistent violations beyond the third occurrence may require parent/guardian pickup of the device and an individualized device plan. Egregious violations, including refusing to surrender a device, unauthorized recording, harassment or bullying, academic dishonesty, or using a device in a manner that significantly disrupts school, may result in additional school consequences.

The goal throughout this process is to address the device while keeping students in class and focused on learning.

10. Taking Care of Devices

Students bring personal electronic devices to school at their own risk. Devices should be turned off and stored only in the school's designated secure location.

When the school collects or stores a device, reasonable care will be taken to keep it secure. The school is not responsible for pre-existing damage, ordinary wear, or devices that students fail to store according to school expectations.

• CompSci High would like to remind all families of the Attendance Policy. There are actually two Attendance Policies that all schools run - School Attendance and Meeting (class) Attendance.

School Day Attendance - Impact on state reporting for Truancy and course credit

• What is an "Excused School Day Absence"? An absence that the school has confirmed the student was not/will not be in due to something occurring outside of school through documentation.
• Per State of CT Policy - All families can "excuse" the first 9 school absences with a parent note, email, or phone call.
• After Nine (9) School Absences, an excused absence will only be put in the system if a:

  • Student illness as documented by an appropriately licensed medical professional;

  • Student observance of a religious holiday;

  • Death in student’s family or other circumstance outside the student’s family’s control;

  • Mandated court appearances;

  • Lack of transportation that is normally provided by a district other than the one the student attends;

  • Extraordinary educational opportunities pre-approved by CompSci administration

  • Disciplinary purposes (as decided by CREC and/or CompSci)

• Any School Absences that do not meet the above will be coded as Unexcused

Class (Meeting) Attendance - Impact on Credit being Awarded in each Class

Any student with 12 or more absences in a half year course or 24 absences in a full year course will lose credit and be required to go through the Appeal Process to potentially have credit restored.

• Types of Absences with Class Attendance:
  
• 1. Exempt Absences - do not count as absences in a class. These include:
• Religious Holidays - Parent communication is required
• Standardized Testing - Documentation is needed
• College Acceptance Orientation - Documentation is needed
• Death in the Family - Parent communication is required
• Appointments with Student Support Staff - School managed
• Long Term Illness (3+ Day) - Medical documentation is needed
• Mandated Court appearance - Official documentation is needed
• Field Trip - School managed
• Suspension(s) - School managed

• 2. Appealable Absences - class absences that can be appealed and removed if student/family complete the process. These include:
• College Visits: Parents/Guardians are asked to schedule all visits during school vacations or weekends.
• Student-initiated Appointments
• Short Term Illness: Up to two (2) consecutive school days verified by a note
• Non-emergency Medical Visits: Doctor and dental appointments should be scheduled for after-school hours.
• Family Vacations/Trips: Discretion should be used in planning such events. CREC Magnet Schools strongly discourages travel outside of school vacation periods. Students and parents/guardians should realize that if extended vacations contribute to excessive absence, an appeal for reinstatement of credit will not be possible.
• Visits to Nurse: Visits to the school nurse will count as Appealable absences if the student brings a pass from the teacher and the nurse deems the visit necessary.
• Early Dismissal: Proper documentation for early dismissal will include official documentation from the school nurse or documentation from the parent/guardian including the reason that early dismissal is necessary.

• 3. Unappealable Absences - Absences that cannot be appealed
• Class Cuts (in school and skipping class)
• Leaving School Grounds (suppose to be in school but have left school grounds)

The Essential Rule regarding Dress Code:

All students must cover certain body parts at all times.

All students’ attire must fully cover genitals, buttocks, midsection, chest/breasts, & nipples with opaque fabric, cannot be seen through, at all times.

(a) Students must wear clothing including both a shirt with pants or skirt, or the equivalent (for example: dresses, leggings, or shorts) and shoes; no slides, slippers, or flip flops.

(b) Shirts and dresses must have fabric in the front and on the sides (under the arms).

(c) Clothing must cover undergarments (visible waistbands and straps are permitted).

(d) Fabric covering midsection, breasts/chest, genitals and buttocks must be opaque (unable to be seen through).

(e) No Slides, Slippers, or Open Toe footwear is allowed. All footwear must have a hard sole. Crocs are ok.

(f) Face must be visible at all times to staff. Hats or hoods but not both may be worn in the building. Any other headwear must allow the face to be visible to staff, and not interfere with the line of sight of any student or staff. Hoodies must allow the face to be visible to school staff. Ski masks and Sunglasses are not permitted.

(g) Clothing must be suitable for all scheduled classroom activities including physical

education, science labs, wood shop, and other activities where unique hazards exist. Specialized courses may require specialized attire, such as sports uniforms or safety gear.

(h) The dress code further clarifies prohibitions on attire or grooming “depicting or advocating violence, criminal activity, use of alcohol or drugs, pornography, or hate speech;” defines parent, student, and staff responsibilities; and addresses appropriate enforcement.

(i) No Blankets or pajama pants are permitted to be worn at school.

(j) Costumes of any kind are not permitted with the exception of school sanctioned days.

Greg Carter - Principal

Jessica Sanborn - Assistant Principal

Latoya Malcolm - Assistant Principal

Email: gcarter@crec.org
Website: https://acse.crecschools.org/
Location: 1617 King Street, Enfield, CT, USA
Phone: (860) 253 -0274

Mission: The Academy of Computer Science and Engineering High School is a community that promotes student-centered practices by challenging each student in and out of the classroom to be the writer of their own future.