Welcome to All Hallows Academics at All Hallows

Welcome to All Hallows!

Academics at All Hallows Mr. Paul Michael Fontana Vice Principal for Academics pfontana@allhallows. org

The School Mission Statement All Hallows High School , founded in 1909 by the Congregation of Christian Brothers, is an inner city, Catholic, college preparatory school for young men in the heritage of Blessed Edmund Rice that develops students: ● ● who are prepared to realize their fullest potential; who can effect positive change in society; who possess a lifelong desire to learn. We do this by offering a challenging, structured

A Very Busy Day at All Hallows

A Very Busy Day at All Hallows D. E. A. R. 20 -minute silent sustained reading period MUST have something to read (not: magazine, textbook, newspaper) (yes: an actual book, or a book on a reader) Graphic Novels but not Comic Books DEAR Notebook

A Very Busy Day at All Hallows NYS REGENTS COURSES: Regents Algebra Regents Biology English 9 – lead up to Regents in 10 th or 11 th Grade Global History 9 – lead up to Regents in 10 th Grade

A Very Busy Day at All Hallows Religion Grammar & Composition (half-year) Latin (half-year) Computer Skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite) Health Gym

Homework Expect 1 -3 hours per night (including reading) Homework Alerts from our website Honor Code Plagiarism - Turn. It. In. com Cheating

Summer Reading I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai and Patricia Mc. Cormick (Young Readers Edition)

Chrome. Books Every Student will have his own. Homework Textbooks Google Classroom

Grades Parent Portal ● see all grades in real time. . . ● look for email with password!

Grades Marking Periods - 4 Quarters Progress Reports will be generated through the Parent Portal Exams – Midterms and Finals After-School Program / Regents Tutoring Program IEP / IESP / 504 s - Mr. Gener is the coordinator for students Mandatory: Clubs, Activities, Sports & Service Learning

Mr. Paul Michael Fontana Vice Principal for Academics pfontana@allhallows. org 718 -293 -4545, x 119

Ms. Jennifer Pritchard Vice Principal for Student Affairs jpritchard@allhallows. org

School Policies

Dress Code ● Shirt and Tie: A dress shirt with a collar and a properly knotted tie must be worn at all times. ● Pants: Dress slacks that are clean, pressed and neat are required (black, brown, khaki, gray, navy blue). ○ NO jeans of any kind, cargo or work pants are permitted.

Dress Code ● Shoes: dress shoes or loafers must be worn at all times. Sneakers, sandals, moccasins, slippers, and boots are not permitted and may not be worn into or out of the building. ○ BROWN or BLACK shoes are permitted - NO OTHER COLORS. ● Belts: a belt must be worn properly at all times.

Dress Code School sweaters and Blazers: A blazer or a school sweater must be worn at all times during the nonrelaxed dress code period.

Hair ● Hair must be neat, trimmed, and well-groomed at all times. ○ Hair length must not touch the shirt collar in the back, reach below the ears or eyes or exceed two inches in height above the scalp. ● Do-Rags, handkerchiefs and bandanas are not permitted inside or outside the building. Hats, caps, and hoods are not to be worn inside the school building. ● Facial hair must be kept neat and trimmed at all times.

Attendance ● Each day the student is absent from school, a parent MUST telephone the attendance office between 7: 00 and 9: 30 to inform the school of the reason of absence. ● When the student returns to school he must bring a note that verifies the reason and length of his absence to the attendance office. The note must be signed by a parent/guardian only. ● After 5 consecutive days absence, a doctor’s note must be presented to the registrar before the student can be readmitted to school.

Tardiness ● A student arriving at homeroom after 8: 10 is late and must report to the Registrar’s Office before going to class. ● He must sign the late book and receive a late pass, which will result in detention.

Early Dismissals ● If an early dismissal is absolutely necessary, a note stating the time of dismissal and explaining the reason for dismissal must be brought to the registrar before the beginning of homeroom. The school will also need a telephone call from the parent. ● Students are NOT PERMITTED to contact their parents during the school day to leave early. Parents will be contacted by the School Nurse or a School Administrator ONLY.

Anti-Bullying Policy ● All Hallows High School has a zero tolerance policy when dealing with bullying and cyberbullying. ● This policy applies to all students, parents, and faculty members. ● Students are encouraged to report bullying concerns to their counselors or another school staff member. ● Parents are encouraged to report directly to the Guidance Department or administration their concerns about any bullying behaviors.

Detention ● There are two sessions of detention. ● Typical reasons for detention: late to school/class, violation of student handbook, violation of dress code, disruptive in class.

The Counseling Department

9 th Grade Counselors Ms. Kerry Murphy kmurphy@allhallows. org Ms. Silvia Santo ssanto@allhallows. org Director of IEPs Mr. Joshua Gener jgener@allhallows. org

Individual Counseling -Academic planning: courses, Regents exams, college -Problem Solving Skills -Goal Setting

Classroom and Group Guidance -Transition from middle school to high school -Freshman orientation -Freshman Mini Schedule -Freshman Parent Night -Study skills -Time management -Decision making -Responsibility and accountability -Group Counseling

Responsive Services -Mediation -Crisis Intervention -Referrals