SCHOOL CALENDAR:
UPCOMING EVENTS
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CALL TO ACTION
Every week, I will share with you a ‘Call To Action’ around our school goals that will help drive our work for that week.
HSFI ‘CARED FOR’ GOAL – RELATIONSHIPS & REALNESS
LOOK OUT FOR TRAUMA IN OUR STUDENTS AS THE TERM WINDS DOWN
While many of our students have thrived in the return to school, we know there are many students who are struggling. Students are worried about failing classes, going to summer school and taking standardized Regents tests for the first time in years. Please look for changes in your students and let one of our mental health professionals know if you see a child in distress.
HSFI ‘CHALLENGED’ GOAL – RIGOR & RELEVANCE
WE ARE IN THE THIRD & FINAL MARKING PERIOD OF THE SPRING TERM
We are in the third and final marking period of the Spring term - please make sure students know where they stand in their classes and know what is required for them to receive the grades that they would like to receive. This marking period is especially critical for at-risk students because summer school and promotion decisions are based on these grades.
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NEW ITEMS:
BIG WEEK FOR OUR CTE DEPARTMENT
This Friday, April 29, our Graphics & Illustration and Visual Merchandising majors will have an external review that will determine our State recertification. Our ability to be state certified is a big deal - it impacts our budget and ability to collect portfolios from incoming students. Thank you CTE for all your efforts!
FASHION SHOWS - SAVE THE DATES
Below are the Save The Dates for our Fashion Shows - our Public Show is on May 18 and the Industry Show is on May 24. We would love you to attend both shows, but we would like all staff to attend the Industry Show where HSFI Staff will be honored for supporting our students in such exemplary ways over the past couple of years.
ACADEMIC CTE ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE MEETING NOTES
We have held two Academic CTE Committee meetings examining our Grading Policy. Here are the notes from the two meetings.
Monday, March 21 (Period 4) Notes
Staff in Attendance
K. Boulamaali; N. Chan; J. Egan; C. Gerasimovich; V. Heney; S. Kohm; A. Looser; T. Lucyshyn; E. McGoldrick; N. Moore; J. Musarra; L. Newport; S. Rau; T. Ricci; K. Santos; E. Sostre-King; D. Stampone; M. Vasquez; D. Blank
Comments
□ Need to hold individual meetings with students to work on revisions and build relationships with students
□ Hard time grading between a 3 and 4 / rather have a 1-5 scale
□ Students like the ability to make revisions - revisions need to be a separate / similar assignment
□ Students still focused on numbers, not skills
□ 0-4 grading scale works
□ Under DOE guidelines, we cannot grade for attendance
□ Main issue is students taking advantage of grading system versus students who legitimately have hardships - still many students with extenuating circumstances
□ CTE - meeting deadlines is an industry standard - students need practice doing this
□ Revisions are where the major learning is happening
□ Flexibility is creating more anxiety for students
□ Issue for special education students getting services based on grades
□ Some students wait until the end to hand in assignments and then able to do a revision
□ Grading policy not working for Physical Education / students not attending consistently but still passing
□ 22 on an assignment yet still goes in as a 50 - think going to pass Regents
□ On Regents - students can get a raw score of 30 and can still pass the Regents
□ Departments can decide standards - make clear what the expectations are and what looking for
□ Statistically we have not seen a dramatic increase in passing grades
□ Student created rubrics are very helpful
□ Assignments can be worth more as the term goes on - technical issue on Jupiter / now that students are better at a skill
□ Can set reasonable windows of time for submissions - can get a student to look at assignment before eligible for a revision
Plan for Next Meeting
Read Chapter 13 of Grading For Equity book entitled ‘Practices That Build Soft Skills Without Including Them in the Grade’
Wednesday, April 13 (Period 4) Notes
Staff in Attendance
K. Boulamaali; N. Chan; C. Gerasimovich; J. Klepacki; S. Kohm; A. Looser; E. McGoldrick; L. Newport; B. Russell; K. Santos; O. Smith; E. Sostre-King; D. Stampone; D. Blank
Comments
□ Student to Student accountability - developing what it means to be a good student
□ Group assignments promote accountability
□ Student Accountability rubrics that include Coming to Class on time / Maximize use of instructional time
□ Fall into the trap of saying “what would happen in the real world” - Grading For Equity book has some good examples of this “real world” not being so real
□ Yet does not mean that student behaviors are not annoying teachers and creating more work for others
□ More practical ways through positive reinforcement to get students invested
□ Grading soft skills is another heavy lift for teachers - focus should be on student peer evaluation and self-regulation
□ Put these soft skills in Jupiter - not graded but they see it and has an impact on them
□ Students need to understand the Why / Reasoning
□ Physical Education issues with the minimum grade of 50 still persist
□ Need for a grade between 85 and 100 especially when it comes to grading writing
□ Students’ focus is still on numbers, not skills
□ ‘Missing’ Grade & ‘Zero’ Grade are not the same thing
Plan for Next Meeting
Bring students to the next meeting to get their perspective
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PREVIOUS ITEMS:
COVID
CHANGES IN COVID-19 POLICIES
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MACWJVyn-umusi9qzVaDJ04YjqLpOeuDglPMU79vKCE/edit?usp=sharing
COVID INFORMATION
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iO-AcNZ1j8IHua3_H9wM9atrkfywbdPZlhJ7iMtX4MA/edit?usp=sharing
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STUDENT SUPPORTS
APRIL’S RACE & EQUITY CELEBRATIONS
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u9PFCtXZRNoahS5kMbniC_w84EppvuJqFIRdenk5574/edit?usp=sharing
SUPPORTING HSFI STUDENTS OBSERVING RAMADAN
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UlUhvcFqdrLmd1h1P-4C9yaOlKlDBqEcWPJsICay_00/edit?usp=sharing
GUIDANCE VIRTUAL WEBSITE
Here is the link to HSFI’s Guidance Department website:
www.tinyurl.com/hsfiguidancehome
SUICIDE PREVENTION / INTERVENTION
Below is a document with some tips around Suicide Prevention and Intervention:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gHSC9baGMLm33zVekd0QNG-T3JfHp7pw1bGjIfkMB-4/edit?usp=sharing
SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH IEPs
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19e0BrTn4GjgwXgznfpzGg9VPZxPtGqc8w5CBxYj-GGY/edit?usp=sharing
WARM HANDOFF
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19iiw-D2ggSSELbvqIAvkhPTY0ShX3MAPDdbQsiBOpQc/edit?usp=sharing
MANDATED REPORTING
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16p7XLrR3EYt9dY0UZsBXWFKsKlKLKWmAgtOk-lCt2PE/edit?usp=sharing
STUDENT PRONOUNS FORM
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pKF98rcHUB_eSO4u1MXaVGKtGPvrqiOoUPF205Q2Fls/edit?usp=sharing
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HSFI SHOWCASES
HSFI'S GOT TALENT VARIETY SHOW - YOUTUBE LINK & MOVIE FILE
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1guHlm_Dp_3ooipEp3tEFemd48uwPkLz8o7FLoZEhjaU/edit?usp=sharing
HSFI CAREER WEEK BEGINS
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k2VHFgNfD4dDoE4Lup2v-bBb0xXpW2uzIIRttOq5DCM/edit?usp=sharing
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REWARDING POSITIVE BEHAVIOR
FASHION DOLLARS INFORMATION
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nHTDnQ2lQEQ_tvwgJvT_Ga-aKPC3BWfWDeDIXCtXGpo/edit?usp=sharing
FASHION DOLLAR TOKENS NOW AVAILABLE IN ROOM 123 (FLY STORE) & 819
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YGVCB6UFy8uG9XpaJzQBJ3m4Ikcm3OHU02UeLrvJgE4/edit?usp=sharing
SHOWCASING THE POSITIVES ABOUT HSFI
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12OfxjGRmZlQSNrwXtelbxf5IjK_TFvxbuGN9Gpheg9Y/edit?usp=sharing
STUDENT OF THE MONTH NOMINATIONS
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cx6DD-M_uzcU2QKD_0eCjvSC190JofSxCr3IW9GEXhc/edit?usp=sharing
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SCHOOL OPERATIONAL ITEMS
CHECK YOUR DOE & HSFI EMAILS EVERYDAY
The expectation is that ALL STAFF check your DOE emails daily – not just your HSFI emails -
BEST PRACTICE: Forward your HSFI emails to your DOE email
REGENTS GRADING PER SESSION OPPORTUNITIES
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1faQSKwLfO2jdQ3cWZm_OD9v3m5774uYiZ8_c0ZyK6M8/edit?usp=sharing
KEY DATES OF SPRING TERM / MARKING PERIOD DATES SET
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a5req9FWtE64-sYGq-_zPSVmS5UrC_Vf104-ZVmf6cY/edit?usp=sharing
RULES TO MOVE AROUND HSFI
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16sPSSBqiMgI_REqsk6VhWsoJEVX2wmyz-gVHZWPWw5w/edit?usp=sharing
RESERVING SPACE AROUND THE BUILDING
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wLBozrG-jwHs4qiIjVcG_PjNHLVjyl_hV7uWu5Io1uQ/edit?usp=sharing
TECHNOLOGY STAFF SUPPORT VIDEOS
Remember the 2 most common ways to make sure your technology is working:
(1) Check whether your computer is plugged in or not
(2) Restart your computer
Here is a link to where our Staff Technology Support Videos can be found:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vJEVE6WvgpeSQ7Ibdy9jiORXEbGGYx4mx_8-0DenCQI/edit?usp=sharing
SUPPLY REQUESTS
Fill out this form for a Supply Request:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKQ2M7fZ3XNtCJB6FRxLTR-Y8-Snw2jgUFqVKGzpxhupmZZA/viewform
Supply requests are for general school items and should be sent to your supervisor.
TECHNOLOGY REQUESTS
Fill out this form for a Technology Request - Technology requests are for assistance with current technology - Not a request for technology equipment:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2WT0fizVk9Ttdn9MPeocvT-0K7qDL5NHRKva3dcLQsjl1HA/viewform
Spreadsheet that shows the Status of Technology Requests
Reviewed means that the Technology dept. is aware of the situation / looked at the ticket.
In Progress means the Technology dept. working on it
On hold means that the Technology dept. is either waiting for the NYC Department of Education or currently no solution
Done is for closed tickets
Any red status bar means that the Technology dept. had not seen this ticket yet.
CUSTODIAN REQUESTS
Fill out this form for a Custodial Request:
https://goo.gl/forms/sQGqPAoqGeI86H132
Depending on the severity of the request. Expect a one to two days before fixing or notification of the issue.
Spreadsheet that shows the Status of Custodian Requests
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xWhZel2F2yaXRZF8z0N_GX-hBzjWxuoRBq3ZcA1W7FQ/edit?usp=sharing
WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE AN ISSUE WITH YOUR PHONE
Have an issue with an office or classroom phone? Please use the link to submit a repair request.
https://forms.gle/5rHjf4UygEdbZACi8
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INSTRUCTION
UKRAINIAN CONFLICT RESOURCES
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZQN2aeMIbOetOwRbYHYSzIeyDnbh8vW32uXPJ3V1yrg/edit?usp=sharing
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ATTENDANCE
Here is the link to the presentation from Ms. Silva focused on Attendance:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1zIc3SS9c0J4lERRghLz8oclQUnUzRsseCjXtEefHltY/edit?usp=sharing
BENEFITS TO TAKING ACCURATE JUPITER ATTENDANCE (INCLUDING LATENESS)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iKSbMfmzwweOASZXM-sOXuIsnF2iMKmLJ7lpE41mQ1Q/edit?usp=sharing
PROCEDURES FOR TEACHERS PROCESSING ADD / DROPS ON JUPITER
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XERQq1DmW5EZpSHHlucL3ojYyVTKqPlUEneoxa1zjo8/edit?usp=sharing
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SAFETY & SECURITY
SAFETY & SECURITY IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Here is a link to a document outlining some important safety and security reminders:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bFm0kRj3bzxouD-FV-OGqqoDji5dHhHcFts6x3HSrZY/edit?usp=sharing
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Here is a link to a document with links to the Emergency Preparedness videos. This series of safety videos are useful tools that demonstrate how Building Response Teams operate, and how school buildings use the General Response Protocols during an emergency. Please take the time to watch the following videos to ensure that you are well equipped in the event of an emergency.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jqUOHirJDl8w9Mpwf1S25dT9j7eCktO7QM0qMpOb9Og/edit?usp=sharing
IMPORTANCE OF CONFIDENTIALITY
Here is a link to a document outlining the importance of confidentiality:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VVXABEHe3TY0KYbY70QmMCn4xxZSr3tHnCd-hf8fXLc/edit?usp=sharing
IMPORTANT MANDATED REPORTING PROCEDURES
Here is a link to a document outlining your Mandated Reporter responsibilities:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z8wpydmtq2ztCAmqUbwRPP_qHwSxBk9EEezQ-BgXE9o/edit?usp=sharing
REPORTING CHILD ABUSE
Here is a link to a document outlining your responsibilities as a mandated reporter about any suspicion of child abuse or neglect to the relevant authorities.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cy8_Y-owU0bIZz8P1pZRawjF5vdpfvOvv1GPewqNI4k/edit?usp=sharing
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS
Here is a link to a document outlining OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standards - this is a federal OSHA regulation (29 CFR 1910.1030) that prescribes safeguards to protect workers against the health hazards from exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials, and to reduce their risk from this exposure.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Kv8vCrjg3S2s-o8uuEOpGer-Wy0WkleF8fdn-D8RVDw/edit?usp=sharing
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STAFF MEMBERS WHO SOARR
Here are some SOARRing staff that are going beyond the call of duty for HSFI!
Thank you to all the staff that contributed to the Spring Fair - MS. DAVID, MS. ADAMCZYK, MS. GREENE & MR. KEARNS for supporting the Spring Fair with clubs; Thank you to MS. ADAMCZYK for spending her free periods at the Fair for staff support; Thank you to MR. ALHIDAMI, MR. LUBRANO & MR. STAMPONE for helping to move tables down to the first floor; Thank you to MS. NEWPORT for helping with the Fair; Thank you to MS. VACCARO for having her class make the table signs and posters; and Thank you to MR. RAU for overseeing the event and making sure it was successfully executed.
Thank you to MS. BOHNER, MS. McGOLDRICK, MS. MOKIM, MS. E. JOHNSON & MS. KANG for showing flexibility and focus in administering the NYSESLAT speaking tests.
Thank you to MS. LUCYSHYN, MR. CLANCY, MR. TRIMPE, MS. DIXON, MS. DYE, MR, LACHOK, MS. PARISE & MR. ROBISON for hosting and supporting IEP meetings this week.
Thank you to MR. MATELUS, MR. KOHM, MR. DUKE, MR. WIEDA, MS. ARCAMAY, MR. SHOLD, MS. MASIN, MS. RONAN, MS. GREENE & MS. ZUBROVICH for participating in IEP meetings this week.
Thank you to MS. URENA & MS. INCE for supporting families and teachers in the IEP process.
Thank you to MS. WRIGHT, MS. HOLDER, MS. W. JOHNSON, MS. JONES, MS. SHAKOOR & MS. POLANCO for supporting various students throughout the week.
If you want to nominate a colleague who SOARRS, email me before Thursday and they will be acknowledged in our upcoming weekly bulletin.
