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Monique A. Campbell Dr. John Samerson

Principal Assistant Principal

1224 Park Place, Brooklyn, New York 11213

718-774-0362 Fax: 718-467-4522 Fax: 718-774-0521

|Community School District 17 |

| |

| Ms Rhonda Hurdle - Taylor, Superintendent 1224 Park Place Room 130 |

|Brooklyn, New York 11213 |

|Tel: (718) 221-4372 |

|Fax: (718) 221-4326 |

|Email: RHurdle@schools. |

New York City Department of Education web site:

Parents, Teachers and Children Working Together

According to Andrew Carnegie (1835 – 1919), one of America's most successful businessmen and the wealthiest human being of his time, “Teamwork is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results." Andrew Carnegie was convinced of and committed to the notion that education was life's key. He was convinced of the power of access to information. The many hours he spent in the libraries of Col. Anderson in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania, was an experience he never forgot and which motivated his campaign of world-wide library-building. Over the doors of The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, carved in stone, are his own words, "Free to the People."

Henry Ford (1863 – 1947), founder of the Ford Motor Company and father of modern assembly lines used in mass production, like Andrew Carnegie, strongly believed in teamwork. He believed that, "Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success." He realized his dream of producing an automobile that was reasonably priced, reliable, and efficient with the introduction of the Model T in 1908. The Model T automobile revolutionized transportation and American industry helping this country become a nation of motorists. Henry Ford became one of the richest and best-known people in the world using the guiding principle of, “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself," He valued the contribution of his workers as evidenced by him offering a $5 per day wage, in 1914 (the equivalent of $111.10 per day in 2008 dollars) which more than doubled the rate of most of his workers. In doing so, instead of constant turnover of employees, the best mechanics in Detroit flocked to Ford, bringing their human capital and expertise, raising productivity, and lowering training costs. This "wage motive” as Ford called it, proved quite profitable for Ford Motor Company.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Vision: My vision for The School of Integrated Learning is to form a “professional learning Community” where as a “team” we are able to do “whatever it takes” to ensure academic, and emotional success for our students and all members of our school community.

Welcome to an exciting institution where you will experience the most rewarding time of your life. To those students returning to The School of Integrated Learning Middle School 354, welcome back. We anticipate that you will help us initiate the new members of MS 354 into the Middle School culture here at The School of Integrated Learning (SIL).

The faculty and staff at The School of Integrated Learning are committed to providing a comprehensive and caring program of instruction to each and every student. Through the process of active participation in both the academic and extracurricular programs available at the school, a thorough and comprehensive developmental program is offered. The teachers are prepared and ready to assist you with the essential materials, advice and knowledge that are crucial for the success of this young but noble institution.

Parents and students are both reminded that effective communication is critical to a sound school experience. Studies have shown that parent involvement positively affects student’s academic and social success. You are encouraged to play an active role in the educational process by meeting with teachers, counselors and available staff when needed. We are here to assist in making the middle school years positive and productive. Working together, we can make the years valuable and exciting ones, which will provide everyone with fond memories, a high regard for education and a lifelong love for learning.

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES SCHEDULE

Open School Week will be celebrated during the week of November 14th through November 20th. The theme will be “Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and our Responsibility.” This is the time to reinforce parent-school relationships that will lead to the dynamic partnership that is necessary to ensure the educational success of each student.

Last year, an important additional resource for families, ARIS Parent Link (APL), became available across the city. Parents can now view individual student information about attendance, transcripts, state test results, and periodic assessment results, online. All parents are encouraged to log on and review their child’s performance information in advance of parent-teacher conferences. The School of Integrated Learning Middle School 354 will make computers available for those parents who do not have computer access at home.

INTERMEDIATE AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, FALL 2010

| *Monday, November 15, 2010 – Evening |Tuesday, November 16, 2010- Afternoon |

INTERMEDIATE AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, SPRING 2011

|*Wednesday, February 16, 2011 –Evening |Thursday, February 17, 2011- Afternoon |

NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

2009-2010 SCHOOL CALENDAR

|2010 |August |30, |Monday |Uniform Sale |

|  |September |6, |Monday |Labor Day |

| |September |7, |Tuesday |Teachers return to school |

| | | | | |

| |September |8. |Wednesday |School begins for all students |

| |September |9, |Thursday |Rosh Hashanah (schools closed) |

| | |10. |Friday | |

|  |October |11, |Monday |Columbus Day Observed (schools closed) |

|  |November |2, |Tuesday |Election Day (school closed) |

| |November |11, |Thursday |Veterans Day Observed (school closed) |

|  |November |25, |Thursday |Thanksgiving Recess (school closed) |

| |November |26, |Friday | |

|  |December |24, |Thursday through and |Winter Recess (including Christmas and New Year’s Day), School |

| | | |including |closed - Students return to school on Monday, January 3, 2011. |

|2011 |January |1, |Saturday |New Year's Day |

|  |January |17, |Monday |Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (school closed) |

|  |February |21, |Monday to |Midwinter recess (including Washington's Birthday ) (school |

| | |25. |Friday |closed) |

|  |April |18, |Monday through |Spring Recess (including Good Friday, Easter and Passover) |

| |April |26, |Tuesday |(school closed - students return to school on Wednesday, April |

| | | | |27.) |

|  |May |30, |Monday |Memorial Day Observed (school closed) |

| |June |9, |Thursday |Brooklyn-Queens Day (Teachers’ Professional Development |

| | | | |Conference) (Students will not be in attendance.) |

| |June |28 |Tuesday |LAST DAY FOR ALL STUDENTS (Early dismissal will be scheduled.) |

Note This School Calendar is tentative, depending on weather conditions, and may be modified as required to provide a minimum of 180 days.

Community School District 17

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The School of Integrated Learning Middle School 354

Monique Campbell Dr. John Samerson Principal Asst. Principal

Telephone (718) 774 - 0362 Fax (718) 774 - 0521

1224 Park Place, Third Floor, Room 346, Brooklyn, New York 11213

BELL SCHEDULE

2010-2011

|ACTIVITY |START TIME |END TIME |DURATION |

| | | | |

|Student Breakfast |7:30 |7:55 |25 Minutes |

| | | | |

|Period 0 |8:00 |8:50 |50 Minutes |

|Extended Time Session | | | |

|(T, W, Th) | | | |

| | | | |

|Period 1 |8:50 |9:42 |52 Minutes |

|Attendance Taken | | | |

|Period 2 |9:45 |10:27 |42 Minutes |

|Period 3 |10:30 |11:12 |42 Minutes |

|Period 4 |11:15 |11:57 |42 Minutes |

|Period 5 |12:00 LUNCH |12:42 |42 Minutes |

|Period 6 |12:45 |1:27 |42 Minutes |

|Period 7 |1:30 |2:20 |50 Minutes |

| | |Dismissal M & F | |

|Period 8 |2:20 |3:10 |50 Minutes |

| | |Dismissal T, W, Th | |

| | | | |

2010 - 2011 CITYWIDE AND STATEWIDE ASSESSMENT CALENDAR

|DATE |TEST |IMPACT |PURPOSE |

|September 13 - October 29 |Language Assessment |Grades K - 12 LABR eligible |To identify students who are entitled to |

|Within the first 10 days of |Battery Revised (LABR) or Spanish |students must be tested within the|bilingual/English as a Second Language (ESL) |

|entrance |LAB |first ten days of initial |programs. |

| | |enrollment. | |

|October 23 - 24 |Specialized High |Grade 8 |To qualify applicants for admission to New York|

| |Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) | |City Specialized High Schools. |

|April 13 - May 24 Individual |New York State |Grades K - 12 |To measure student progress in developing |

|school |English as a Second Language Test | |English language proficiency. |

|selected date(s) |(NYSESLAT) | | |

| |(Speaking portion) | | |

|May 4 - 6 |New York State English Language |Grades 3 - 8 |To assess student progress toward New York |

| |Arts (ELA) | |State standards in English language arts. |

|May 11 - 13 |New York State |Grades 3 - 8 |To assess student progress toward New York |

| |Mathematics | |State standards in mathematics. |

|May 16 – 24 |New York State |Grades K - 12 |To measure student progress in developing |

|Individual school |English as a Second Language Test | |English language proficiency. |

|selected date(s) |(NYSESLAT) Reading, Writing, | | |

| |Listening | | |

|May 31 – June 3 |New York State Science Performance|Grades 4 & 8 |To assess elementary and |

|Individual school |Test | |Intermediate level science programs and to |

|selected date(s) | | |assess student progress toward New York State |

| | | |standards in science. |

|June 6 |New York State Science Written |Grades 4 & 8 |To assess elementary and |

| |section | |Intermediate level science programs and to |

| | | |assess student progress toward New York State |

| | | |standards in science. |

GENERAL INFORMATION

The School of Integrated Learning (SIL) was established in May 2005. We opened with an anticipated student enrollment of one hundred and twenty (120) six grade students. For the school year 2010 – 2011, SIL will function at full capacity with approximately 260 students, ranging with students from grades 6 – 8.

SIL is currently housed in the Maggie L. Walker campus on the third (3rd) floor. Also sharing the campus are the Middle School for Academic and Social Excellence, MS 334, the Brooklyn KIPP Charter School and the District 17 Community Office.

MISSION STATEMENT

We at The School of Integrated Learning (SIL) guide our community individually and collectively towards success by making good choices that address academic needs and enhance social development, while awakening and nurturing interests and talents.

Our Motto is: “Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow”

Emergency Home Contact – Blue Card

It is important for the school to be able to contact your home no matter the reason. It may be in the case of an emergency, it may relate to a disciplinary concern or it may just be to inform you about the “good news” on a student’s performance. Whatever the reason, we must be able to contact a family member, a close friend or even a neighbor. Please ensure that you complete the blue cards (two per child) and return them to the main office. Please include your cell phone number(s) and email address where necessary.

CURRICULUM

A comprehensive curriculum package will be sent home with the students. However, SIL will focus on the major subject areas; Mathematics, Language Arts, Science and Social Studies. Gym will also be offered to all students, as well as guidance and counseling services. All Math and ELA classes are scheduled for two consecutive periods for the day, allowing teachers the opportunity to plan and implement interdisciplinary units of study and delve deeply into the lesson. Technology will be infused into all aspects of the curriculum.

BASIC SCHOOL RULES AND REGULATIONS

Students are expected to know and obey the official school rules and regulations as well as the various codes of discipline outlined by the New York City Department of Education (see Citywide Standards of Discipline and Intervention Measures – “The Blue Book”).

EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT BEHAVIOR

CODE OF CONDUCT

Positive student commitment and behavior are essential for effective learning. Your attitudes and acts are directly related to your school experience and that of your classmates. It is expected that you will behave in ways that will enhance social relationships in the school and facilitate learning. You are expected to fulfill the behavioral expectations of the school community, and to:

Prepare yourself mentally and physically for the process of learning

Come to school properly nourished, rested and groomed

Come to school prepared to learn

Demonstrate respect for people and property

Exhibit honest, courteous, and polite actions

• Respect the property of others

• Accept the rights of others to their opinions

• Settle differences peacefully

• Display good sportsmanship at school related functions

• Participate in the maintenance and cleanliness of school facilities and property

Take responsibility for your own behavior and learning

• Recognize that school is work and academic development is the primary purpose

• Complete all homework, class work, and tests

• Accept constructive criticism

• Accept the consequences of your actions

Use time and other resources responsibly

• Attend school regularly and punctually

• Use study periods and library time for school work

• Use books and other equipment appropriately

Meet the unique requirement of each class

• Participate actively in class work

• Follow class rules and procedures

• Bring to class textbooks, clothes and other materials necessary for participation

• Observe rules for safe handling of class equipment

Communicate with parents and school personnel about school related matters

• Take time to discuss academic learning and school progress with parents and teachers

• Transmit information to parents and return responses to appropriate school personnel when requested

• Know the appropriate personnel to involve when a problem occurs

Parents Bill of Rights

Parents’ Rights and Responsibilities

The New York City Department of Education recognizes that children excel when parents work closely with teachers and principals to develop strong partnerships. Children benefit greatly from having positive role models and they need discipline. While they appear to want total freedom they do in fact crave family structure, support and love. As partners in education, parents, guardians, and other family members have certain rights, responsibilities and obligations.

All Families Have the Following Rights:

• The right to a free public school education for their children.

• The right to be given access to information about their children’s performance and the educational programs and opportunities available to them and their children.

• The right to be actively involved in the education of their children.

• The right to file complaints and appeals.

All Parents Have the Following Responsibilities:

• The responsibility to send their children to school ready to learn.

• The responsibility to ensure that their children attend school regularly and arrive on time.

• The responsibility to be aware of their children’s work, progress, and problems.

• The responsibility to keep in touch with their children’s teachers and principal.

• The responsibility to respond to communications from their children’s school.

• The responsibility to attend important meetings and conferences.

• The responsibility to treat all school staff members with courtesy and respect.

We Encourage Parents To:

• Set high expectations for their children.

• Contribute to the school by volunteering time, skills, or resources.

• Get involved in Parent Associations or Parent-Teacher Associations.

• Take part in school and community programs.

Parental Involvement and the Law

parent Teacher Association

In accordance with the Chancellor’s Regulation A660, The School of Integrated Learning (SIL) has established a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). Membership in the association is limited to parents, legally appointed guardians and persons in parental relation to students currently attending MS 354. Once you satisfy any of these requirements you are automatically a member of MS 354 PTA; no membership form is necessary.

Studies have documented that regardless of the economic, ethnic, or cultural background of the family, parent involvement in a child’s education is a major factor in determining success in school. Recognizing that parents are a child’s first teacher, National Parent Teacher Association (NPTA) has worked with federal legislators to include parent involvement requirements in education laws. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) resulted from these efforts. NPTA worked with Congress to initiate the PARENT Act, which sought to strengthen the parent participation policies in the ESEA. In January 2002, the ESEA was signed into law as the No Child Left Behind Act, (NCLB). It authorizes more than 40 programs that provide federal funds to nearly every school district in the nation.

MS 354 Parent-Teacher Association – Executive Board

President: Mr. Kenneth Wright Recording Secretary: Ms. Verna Heron

Treasurer: Ms. Jachita Henderson

MS 354 PTA meets every third (3rd) Wednesday at 6:00 pm in the Maggie L.Walker Campus auditorium.

School Leadership Team (SLT)

The School Leadership Team is a school-based organization comprising of an equal number of parents and staff members. The principal, PTA president, and UFT chapter leader are mandatory members of the SLT. The other parent members are nominated by the PTA. The purpose of the team is three- fold:

• Develop a school wide education plan

• Match the school budget to the plan

• Build a sense of community

MS 354 SLT meets every third (3rd) Wednesday at 5:00 pm. There are currently three (3) vacancies for parent members on the SLT.

SCHOOL DRESS CODE

Uniform

The purpose of the school dress code is to establish standards for what is acceptable dress and grooming within the school setting, with particular concern for the health and safety of all. In addition, the dress code is designed to encourage a mode of dress and grooming which is conducive to establishing a climate for teaching and learning.

Students at SIL are required to wear light/baby blue collared top/polo shirt (with school name and logo) which can be purchased at the school and khaki or navy blue bottoms (pants, skort or skirt).

Footwear

For health, hygienic and safety purposes, socks and appropriate footwear which, provides a firm walking surface and good balance must be worn. Therefore, loose or untied laces or straps that pose a safety hazard are not permitted.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION POLICIES

Physical Education is a mandated school program in which all students are expected to participate. In order to promote a healthy learning environment in Physical Education classes, the following is required:

• Light blue T-shirt and navy blue shorts (can only be purchased at the school) or sweat suit

• White or gray athletic socks

• Sneakers, high or low, must be tightly tied (no platform sneakers)

• No Bermuda shorts, cutoffs, stretch pants or spandex pants

Be reminded that clothing worn during the school day may not be worn to Physical Education class. It is also helpful to put your child’s name on all clothing. This will help in retuning all lost or misplaced items.

To be excused from Physical Education class (gym), the student must bring a dated note from a parent. Participation in the regular class activity will be excused. In order to be excused for more than three days due to illness or injury, a medical excuse issued by a doctor is required. This will be signed by the physical education teacher and school nurse and kept on file in the counseling office.

CAASS SYSTEM

The campus will have the Comprehensive, Attendance, Administration, and Security System, known as the CAASS System. CAASS will allow the school to track student attendance, provide access control into the building, and create photo identification for our students amongst other things.

ATTENDANCE, LATENESS, AND EXCUSES

The DOE acknowledges the importance of regular attendance in an effective instructional program. Attendance shall be required of all students enrolled during the days and hours that the school is in session unless it is shown to the satisfaction of the building principal that an acceptable cause exists to justify the student's absence.

Students not in attendance during any school day are not permitted to engage in school related activities before or after school on the day of said absence.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

The maximum number of absences permitted is 10% of the total number of school days for the academic year (18 days out of 180 days).

Absences That May Be Excluded

Students may have certain absences excluded from the maximum allowable number of absences upon the presentation of acceptable evidence for review. Absences for the following reasons may be excluded:

a. Illness requiring a longer than four-day recuperation period as verified by a doctor's note.

b. Certified hospital stays.

c. Periods during which students receive bedside instruction.

d. All absences for religious holidays as approved by the DOE.

e. School approved reasons such as field trips, suspensions, counseling conferences, death in the family, or any initiated actions.

FAMILY TRIPS/VACATIONS SHOULD BE PLANNED OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL CALENDAR; THAT IS, WHEN SCHOOL IS NOT IN SESSION (e.g., Holidays, Winter or Spring Recess and in summer).

LATENESS/TARDINESS

Avoid tardiness. Be seated in your classroom at 8:00 a.m. If you are tardy, you must secure a late pass from the attendance teacher or the main office and present the pass to your teacher for admittance to class.

Tardiness to class will be treated in the same way as tardiness to school.

HOMEWORK PROGRAM

Homework practices are an important part of the educational process enhancing schoolwork and helping develop good study habits. Teachers will teach study skills and parents are encouraged to strengthen these at home.

The amount of time students in the same grade spend on homework varies. On a daily basis, students will be assigned homework that is appropriate to their grade and instructional level.

Class time is not allotted for the completion of homework assignments. If a student consistently states that he/she has completed an assignment in school, parents should contact the teacher or principal for verification.

TEXTBOOKS

Once a book is given to you, you will be responsible for it. If it is lost, damaged, or misused, you will be expected to pay for it. In case of withdrawal from school, you must return all books to the teachers who issued them.

Any student who does not return his or her textbooks at the end of the school year will not receive a report card unless the parents or guardian pay the appropriate cost for the unreturned textbooks.

REPORT CARD MARKING POLICY

The regular reporting of student progress is an essential part of your child's school experiences. Parents are encouraged to review progress reports and report cards thoroughly, and discuss the performance levels with their child. Grades are administered in the following way:

GRADING SCALE

A. Determination of Grade for the Marking Period

The grade for the marking period represents an average of tests, quizzes, oral and/or written reports, homework, and class work as determined by school policy and the teacher. Major tests will be given at the completion of a unit.

B. Determination of Final Report Card Grade

1. The following scale is used to evaluate final grades

65- 100 Passing

0 - 64 Failing

2. A grade of 65 or better is required for promotion to the next grade level. In addition to report cards, progress reports are issued during the school year indicating the student's academic status in each subject.

3. CHANGING CLASSES

When the time is announced for the end of the period, students are to await permission from the teacher before getting up to leave for their next class. Teachers will escort students to classes outside of the modules and will thoroughly monitor students moving from one module to the next. Lavatories are not to be used during the changing of classes.

HALL PASS

Students are not permitted in the halls during class period unless a teacher accompanies them or they have a valid hall pass.

The hall pass is a privilege and should not be abused. Students who abuse this privilege will be put on a restricted hall pass list.

LUNCH

The entire MS 354 student body will have lunch at the same time. Students will have an opportunity to interact with each other and with the adults. During the 2010 - 2011 school year, SIL students will have their own lunch period from 12:00 noon to 12:42 p.m.

CAFETERIA PRIVILEGES AND PROCEDURES

The New York City Department of Education provides a hot lunch and breakfast program.

Each student is expected to conscientiously follow each of the following regulations:

1. In order to maintain a pleasant mealtime atmosphere, it is necessary for students to conduct themselves in a quiet and orderly manner.

2. Enter the cafeteria through designated entrances.

3. As you enter the cafeteria line, pick up a tray and other necessary utensils. A lunch menu is posted in the cafeteria.

4. Remain seated at your table except when getting food or disposing of your tray.

5. Never leave the cafeteria without permission from one of the teachers or aides in charge.

6. NO FOOD IS TO BE TAKEN OUT OF THE CAFETERIA.

7. Free or reduced lunch tickets are available to those students whose families meet Federal guidelines. Applications can be made at any time the family's economic situation changes.

ELECTIVE ACTIVITIES

SIL offers a diversified elective club program. The clubs serve to broaden interests and encourage development of well-rounded students. They also provide enjoyment and variety to the school day. Students may select the club of their choice when they are instructed to do so.

LEAVING THE BUILDING WITHOUT PERMISSION

Students are not allowed to leave the school or any assigned period during the day without the permission of a teacher or the principal. Leaving the building without being escorted by a parent or guardian is a serious violation of school rules. Returning to school will not be permitted except through the principal's office, accompanied by one or both parents or guardian.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES (IPODS/IPADS/PSP/MP3/CD PLAYERS/CELL PHONES) BICYCLES

SKATEBOARDS/MOPEDS/ROLLERBLADES

All electronic devices such as cell phones, PSP/ipods/ipads/MP3 or CD players are not permitted for use in school. Bicycles, mopeds, skateboards or rollerblades are not to be ridden to school. Any of these items brought to school will be confiscated and returned only to a parent or guardian. Parents may make arrangements to pick up such items from the main office (Room 346).

SUSPENSION

The Board of Education recognizes that from time to time circumstances will exist wherein a student must be disciplined in a manner which may include suspension. Parents will be invited to come in and meet with the appropriate school personnel to discuss issues that may warrant suspension. An alternate site will be provided for students whenever they are suspended.

FIRE DRILLS

All of the teachers will discuss with you very thoroughly the directions you must follow during fire and air raid drills. These directions are placed in a conspicuous place in each room of the school. For your own safety and that of your fellow students, follow all instructions carefully. Obey the following simple rules during all drills:

1. Do not talk from the time the alarm is sounded until you have returned to your room or place of instruction.

2. Move quickly; DO NOT PUSH OR RUN.

3. Form lines without any confusion.

4. In case an exit is blocked, proceed in an orderly formation to the nearest exit.

5. In the event of smoke, stay low to the floor.

LOST AND FOUND

Any found articles are to be taken to the main office. This includes books, money, glasses, and other valuable items. Anyone wishing to recover lost articles may do so by checking at the office before or after school or with the proper permission from the classroom teacher.

TELEPHONE

Generally, telephone use is prohibited during the school day. In case of a problem or an emergency during the school day, the student may check with a secretary in the office who will make the call on the office phone. Remember, cell phones are not permitted and will be confiscated if brought to school.

VISITORS

Anyone visiting the building must first sign in at the school safety desk in the lobby, then obtain a visitor's pass from the main office. All parents are required to sign in with the Parent Coordinator in Room 356 before visiting the main office. No visitor is authorized to be anywhere in the building without a pass. Students are not to open any door for strangers, but should direct them to use the main entrance where school safety will sign them in, after which they’ll go to the main office.

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