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Massapequa Public Schools
20142015
2014-2015 CALENDAR
2006-2007
CALENDAR AND
AND HANDBOOK
HANDBOOK DIRECTORY
DIRECTORY
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Board of Education
Public Meeting Dates
Central Office Directory
Central Administration
Business Office
K-12 Program Administrators
District Office Hours
Central Switchboard
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Directory of Schools
Parent-Teacher Associations
School Information
Emergency Closing of Schools
Make-Up Days Schedule
Delayed School Opening
Messages for Children and Teachers
Parent Conferences and Visits
School Playgrounds
Public Information
Pesticide Notification
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District Policies
Dignity Act/Code of Conduct
Attendance Information
Student Dress Code
Release of Directory Information
Student Records
Health Services
Homework
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Absence Notification
Emergency Management
NCLB Notification
Sex Offender Information
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Student Services and Programs

Student Activities
Homebound Instruction
Kindergarten
Student Employment
School Lunch Service
Extra Help and Tutorial Programs
Special Education/Student Support Svcs
Guidance
Psychological Services
Social Workers
Literacy Program
Summer School
Transportation
The Testing Program
Important High School Test Dates
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Community Services and Programs

MTA
Citizens Advisory Committees
Voter Registration
M-Tract
Adult Continuing Education
Recreation
Young Peoples Cultural Arts Workshop
Massapequa Philharmonic Orchestra
Summer Fine Arts
Massapequa Public Library
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Our mission is to educate all students to their highest level of academic potential and to teach them the
skills and knowledge to become capable, creative and responsible members of our society. Responsibility
for learning must be shared by all - children, parents, teachers and community.
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SUNDAY
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WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
BMS Back to School

Night 7 PM
Labor Day
Schools Closed
EL Back to School
Night 7pm
Teacher Orientation
Schools Closed
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
FF PTA Exec Mtg

9:45 AM
BOE Public Session

8 PM Board Room1
School Opens
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Mtg Aud 7 PM
Night 7pm
McK Back to School

Night 7pm
FF Back to School
Night 7pm
RJL Back to School

Night 7pm
Unq Back to School

Night 7pm
BMS Fall Sports Begin
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Library Bd Mtg 7:45 PM Primary Day
Senior Center Program

Begins
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Cultural Arts Wksp
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Cultural Arts Wksp
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8:15 - 9:45 AM
Homecoming Parade
12:30 PM
BL PTA Gen Mtg

9:45 AM
Varsity Football vs
Valley Stream Central
2 PM
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Night 7 PM
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Mtg 7 PM
Wksp Welcome to HS
7 PM
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Application Process
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Rosh Hashanah**
Schools Closed
August 18 - Varsity/JV Football Starts
August 25 - Varsity/JV Fall Sports Begin
*MHS is NOT a test center for the ACT on Sept. 13.
**NOTE: Observance begins at sundown the previous
day. All activities must end early enough on the
previous day to allow students to be home before
sundown.
1Please refer to page ii for more information about the Board of Education meetings.
Days of religious observance as identified by the New York State Commissioner of Education are provided for informational purposes.
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FRIDAY
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*Secondary grading comments and grades will be available online on Parent Portal.
**NOTE: Observance begins at sundown the previous day. All activities must end early
enough on the previous day to allow students to be home before sundown.
*
*
***MHS is NOT a test center for the SAT exam scheduled on Oct. 11 or the ACT exam
scheduled for Oct. 25.
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Orientation Night
BMS Library 7 PM
Open Recreation
Gr 9-12 & Alumni
@ MHS 7-10 PM

10:30 AM - 12 PM
BOE Public Session

8 PM Board Room1
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Appraisals, Gr 7-12*
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Wksp Planning Your
Future 7 PM
McK PTA Exec/Gen Mtg Jr/Sr PTSA Gen Mtg

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MHS 7:30 PM
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Safe Halloween
2-5 PM
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Young Peoples
Cultural Arts Wksp
Mass Phil Orch Concert

MHS Drama
BMS 8 PM
Presentation, Aud 8 PM
MHS Drama
Presentation, Aud 8 PM
Library Bd Mtg 7:45 PM
Columbus Day
Schools Closed
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BOE Public Session

8 PM Board Room1
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Cultural Arts Wksp
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Begin
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9:45 AM
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Cultural Arts Wksp
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Conference Day
BOE Public Session
8 PM Board Room1
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MHS Transition Fair

Lobby/Little Theater
7 PM
Election Day
Schools Closed
All Saints Day
First Marking Period

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Begins
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MHS 7:30 PM
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Cultural Arts Wksp
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Concert
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Schools Closed
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Parent/Athlete Mtg 7 PM 9:45 AM
7 PM
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Admissions Wksp
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Cultural Arts Wksp
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Schools Closed
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12
13
14
15
16
17
18
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20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
JANUARY 2015
S
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
30
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
*Secondary grading comments and grades will be available

online on Parent Portal.
**MHS is NOT a test center for the ACT on Dec. 13.
2
RJL PTA Gen Mtg 9 AM
4
AIDS Awareness
Week
Schedule to follow
6
SAT/SAT Subject
Elementary Parent/Teacher NYSSMA All-State

Conferences, Gr K-6
Conference
Report Cards distributed @
conference.
Early Dismissal on
12/3-12/5
BOE Public Session

8 PM Board Room1
Young Peoples
Cultural Arts Wksp
Open Recreation
Gr 4-6
@ Fairfield 9 AM-12PM
Open Recreation
Gr 9-12 & Alumni
@ MHS 1-4 PM
Afternoon and
Evening Conferences Afternoon Conferences Afternoon Conferences BMS 8 PM
7
NYSSMA All-State
Conference
BMS Concert #1
Band 8, Chorus 8,
Orch 8, 7 PM
Open Recreation
Gr 9-12 & Alumni
@ MHS 12-4 PM
14
Feast of the
Immaculate Conception
15
16
BMS Concert #3
Band 7, Chorus 7,
Day 2, 7 PM
21
22
10
First Night of
Hanukkah
23
11
BMS Concert #2
Orch 7, Chorus 7,
Day 1, 7 PM
17
18
MHS Holiday Concert

Aud 8 PM
MHS Holiday
Alumni Concert
Aud 8 PM
24
25
Holiday Recess
Schools Closed
28
29
30
Holiday Recess
Schools Closed
12
13
ACT**
Young Peoples
Cultural Arts Wksp
Second Mid-Quarter
19
20
26
27
Massapequa Holiday
Wrestling Tournament
9 AM
31
Christmas Day
JANUARY
2015
DECEMBER 2014
S
10
11
12
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24
25
26
27
28
29
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31
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
FEBRUARY 2015
THURSDAY
10
11
12
13
14
15 16
17
18
19
20
21
22 23
24
25
26
27
28
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
10
Ames Incoming
Gr 9 Orientation
Morning Option 8 AM
Young Peoples
Cultural Arts Wksp
New Years Day

Holiday Recess
Schools Closed
5
BMS Gr 7-8
Electives Mtg, 7 PM
MHS Guidance Wksp
Financial Aid 7 PM
6
Ames Winter Concert
@ MHS 8 PM
EL PTA Exec/Gen Mtg

8:45 AM
Ames Incoming
Gr 9 Orientation
Evening Option 7 PM
NMEA Division 1
Rehearsals
BOE Public Session

8 PM Board Room1
11
NMEA Division 1
Concert
12
14
Boys, Gr 5
Companion Night
BMS 7 PM
Summer Recreation
CA, Leader & Volunteer
Online Application
Process Begins
MHS 7:30 PM
18
13
19
NMEA All County

Rehearsals & Concerts
Divisions 2-5, Gr 6-12
(1/13-1/18)
15
16
Unq PTA Gen/Exec Mtg RJL PTA Gen Mtg 7 PM BL PTA Exec Mtg
9:45 AM
9:45 AM
Girls, Gr 5
Companion Night
BMS 7 PM
17
Young Peoples
Cultural Arts Wksp
FF PTA Gen Mtg

9:45 AM
NMEA All County

Rehearsals & Concerts
Divisions 2-5, Gr 6-12
(1/13-1/18)
20
21
Winter II Sports Begin

12:30/1 PM
22
23
Jr/Sr PTSA Gen Mtg

Ames 7:30 PM
24
SAT/SAT Subject
Young Peoples
Cultural Arts Wksp
SEPTA Exec Mtg

McK Sr Ctr 8 PM
25
Martin Luther King Jr.

Day
Schools Closed
26
BOE Public Session

8 PM Board Room1
27
28
Regents Testing Days

Gr 9-12
Midterm Exams
Gr 9-12
29
30
31
Young Peoples
Cultural Arts Wksp
Second Marking Period

Ends, Gr 7-12*
FEBRUARY
2015
JANUARY 2015
S
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Mass Phil Youth Concert Winter II Parent/Athlete

BMS 2 PM
Mtg, BMS 7 PM
WEDNESDAY
MARCH 2015
S
EL PTA Gen Mtg 7 PM
10
11
Library Bd Mtg 7:45 PM Unq PTA Gen/Exec Mtg Jr/Sr PTSA Exec Mtg
7 PM
MHS 7:30 PM
MHS Band Concert
8 PM
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
7
Young Peoples
Cultural Arts Wksp
Make-Up Class

MHS 7:30 PM
THURSDAY
BOE Public Session &

Budget Workshop #1
8 PM MHS1
12
FF PTA Exec/Gen Mtg

7/7:45 PM
RJL PTA Exec Mtg
7 PM
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
26
27
28
WinterRecess
Schools Closed
22
Presidents Day
23
Ash Wednesday
24
25
SEPTA Gen/Exec Mtg

McK Sr Ctr 8 PM
Kindergarten
Registration*
EL, RJL, McK
Announcement mailed
home and information
made available on
district website.
BL PTA Gen Mtg

6:30 PM
Twirling Registration
Gr K-8
McK 9 AM - 12 PM
Kindergarten
Registration*
BL, FF, Unq
Announcement mailed
home and information
made available on
district website.
LISFA Elementary
Rehearsals, Gr 5-7
* Kindergarten Registration - Incoming Kindergarteners for Sept. 2016.

Announcement mailed home and information made available on district website.
MARCH
2015
FEBRUARY 2015
S
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
SUNDAY
1
LISFA Elementary
Concert
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Spring Varsity/JV
Sports Begin
9
BMS Incoming Gr 7
Parent Orientation
7 PM
THURSDAY
McK PTA Exec/Gen Mtg Senior Citizen Preview

Sr Ctr 6:30/7 PM
of MHS Musical
MHS Aud 12:30 PM
PTA Council Gen Mtg

MHS 7:30 PM
WEDNESDAY
10
11
APRIL 2015
S

Budget Discussion #2
8 PM MHS1
12
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
MHS Musical
Aud 8 PM
MHS Musical
Aud 8 PM
Third Mid-Quarter
13
RJL PTA Gen Mtg 7 PM MHS Mandatory Senior MHS Chorus Concert
Prom Mtg, M-Z, 7 PM
8 PM
MHS Mandatory Senior
Prom Mtg, A-L, 7 PM
14
SAT
Report Cards Gr K-6
15
Art Supervisors Assn.
Nassau All County
Exhibit
12 - 4 PM
Adelphi University
22
Massapequa 1K/3K
Wellness Run & Fair
9 AM
29
16
17
MHS Orchestra/Jazz
Concert 8 PM
18
19
Unq PTA Gen/Exec Mtg FF PTA Gen Mtg

9:45 AM
9:45 AM
Jr/Sr PTSAExec Mtg
MHS 7:30 PM
23
Faculty Recital
MHS Aud 7 PM
30
24
SEPTA PTA Gen/Exec
Mtg, McK Sr Ctr 8 PM
31
25
20
21
Summer Recreation
CA, Leader & Volunteer BMS 8 PM
Online Application
Deadline
BL PTA Exec Mtg
9:45 AM

Budget Workshop #3
8 PM MHS1
26
27
28
K-12 Foreign Language

Festival
MHS 7-8:30 PM
BMS Spring Sports

Begin
APRIL
2015
MARCH 2015
S
10
11
12
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14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
MAY 2015
S
3
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
*Secondary grading comments and grades will be available online on

Parent Portal.
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
**MHS is NOT a test center for the ACT on April 18.

***NOTE: Observance begins at sundown the previous day. All activities
must end early enough on the previous day to allow students to be home
before sundown.
Spring Recess
Schools Closed
Holy Thursday
Good Friday
10
Spring Recess
Schools Closed
Easter Sunday
Greek Orthodox
Good Friday
First Days of
Passover
Last Days
of Passover
First Days of
Passover***
11
12
13
MHS 7:30 PM
Greek Orthodox
Easter
19
20
14
15
MHS Incoming Gr 10
Parent Orientation
7 PM
Jr/Sr PTSA Mtg

Ames 7:30 PM
Gr 3-8 NYS
ELA Assessments
21
22
Berner Spring
BOCES Budget Vote
Parent/Athlete Mtg 7 PM
EL PTA Gen Mtg
8:45 AM
16
17
SEPTA Gen/Exec Mtg

McK Sr Ctr 8 PM
23
BL PTA Gen Mtg

6:30 PM
18
ACT**
Third Marking Period

Ends, Gr 7-12*
24
25
NYSSMA Festival
@ MHS
Unq PTA Gen/Exec Mtg

7 PM
FF PTA Gen Mtg 7 PM

6:30/7 PM
26
27
28
Elementary Advanced
Concerts:
EL @ BMS 7 PM
FF @ MHS 7 PM
RJL @ McK 7 PM
Gr 3-8 NYS
Math Assessments
29
MHS NHS Induction
7:30 PM

Budget Adoption
8 PM MHS1
30
Elementary Advanced
Concerts:
BL @ MHS 7 PM
Unq @ BMS 7 PM
McK @ McK 7 PM
MHS AP Studio in
Drawing Exhibit
7:30 - 9 PM, Upper Gym
MAY
2015
APRIL 2015
S
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
JUNE 2015
S
THURSDAY
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
2
SAT/SAT Subject
4
BMS Concert #1
Chorus 7 Day 1,
Orch 7, Jazz Band,
Chamber Orch 7 PM
5
BMS Concert #2
Band 8, Chorus 8,
Orch 8, Vocal Points
7 PM
BMS Concert #3
Chorus 7 Day 2, Band 7
7 PM
Advanced Placement
Exams
9
BMS 8 PM

Budget Hearing
8 PM MHS1
Fourth Mid-Quarter
10
11
12
13
All-Elementary
Rehearsal #1
@ BMS 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Elementary Beginner
Concerts:
McK @ McK 7 PM
Unq @ BMS 7 PM
Library Bd Mtg 7:45 PM FF @ MHS 7 PM
All-Elementary
Jr/Sr PTSA Exec Mtg
Rehearsal #2
MHS 7:30 PM
@ BMS 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Voter Registration Day
@ each Voting Location
17
18
All Elementary Concert
@ BMS 7:30 PM
MHS 7:30 PM
19
14
Science Symposium
7 PM, MHS Aud
SEPTA Gen/Exec Mtg
McK Sr Ctr 7:30 PM
Last Day for

Voter Registration
Advanced Placement
Exams
20
21
EL PTA ExecMtg 7 PM
24
25
26
Gr 4 & 8 NYS Science

Performance
Assessment (5/20-5/29)
27
Elementary Beginner
Concerts:
Schools Closed
RJL @ McK 7 PM
Emergency Make-Up EL @ BMS 7 PM
Day #1
Shavuot*
31
Memorial Day
Schools Closed
16

8:30/9 AM
BL PTA Exec/Gen Mtg
9:45 AM
FF PTA Gen Mtg
9:45 AM
Ascension Thursday
Unq PTA Gen/Exec Mtg Summer Recreation

9:45 AM
Registration
Rec Office, 4-7 PM
BL Beginner Concert
@ MHS 7 PM
BMS NJHS Induction
7 PM
Budget Vote
6 AM - 9 PM
15
22
23
MHS Guidance Wksp

Transition to College for
Senior Parents in
conjunction with YES
Community Counseling
Center
Little Theatre, 7 PM
BOE Public Session
8 PM Board Room1
28
Schools Closed
Emergency Make-Up
Day #2
29
30
Ames Spring Concert

@ MHS 8 PM

Performance
Assessment (5/20-5/29 )
)
JUNE
2015
MAY 2015
S
3
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
JULY 2015
S
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
31
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
PTA Council Installation McK PTA Award Mtg

Ames 7 PM
Sr Ctr 6 PM
WEDNESDAY
3
MHS Ensembles
Concert 8 PM
Gr 9 Art Exhibit
Ames Library
7:30 - 9 PM
MHS Band Concert
8 PM

Written Assessment
BMS Gr 7 Awards
Night 7 PM
Regents Testing
Day
BMS Gr 8 Awards
Night 7 PM
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
6
SAT/SAT Subject
Gr 7&8 Honors by
Achievement in Art
Ceremony
BMS Aud 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Gr 7&8 Art Exhibit
BMS Gym 7:30 - 9 PM
Kindergarten Screening
for Incoming K Students
10
BOE Public Session

8 PM Board Room1
11
RJL PTA Gen Mtg 9 AM Gr 3 Instrumental Music

Parent Mtg
BL PTA Reorg Mtg
@ McK 7 PM
6:30 PM
MHS Senior Awards
Unq PTA Gen/Exec Mtg 7 PM
7 PM
EL PTA Gen Mtg
7:30 PM
MHS Orch & Chorus
Concert 8 PM
12
13
ACT*
14
15
Whole New World
Gr 6 Parents
BMS 6 PM
16
Senior Athletic Awards
Banquet 7 PM
17
Jr/Sr PTSA Exec Mtg
MHS 7:30 PM
18
19
20
26
27
FF PTA Gen Mtg

9:45 AM
PTA Council Reorg Mtg

McK Sr Ctr 7:30 PM
21
Gr 9-12 Final Exams

Begin
22
EL Moving-Up
Ceremony
Regents Testing
Days
23
FF Moving-Up
Ceremony
BOE Public Session

8 PM Board Room1
24
BL Moving-Up
Ceremony
25
McK Moving-Up
Ceremony
Unq Moving-Up
Ceremony
RJL Moving-Up
Ceremony
Early Dismissal
All elementary schools
28
29
One Hour Early

Dismissal
All elementary schools
Report Cards, Gr K-6
SEPTAAwards Night
McK Sr Ctr 7 PM
Regents Testing
Days
Last Day of School
30
Summer Recreation
Staff Orientation
@ MHS 9 AM
Fourth Marking Period

Ends, Gr 7-12**
*MHS is NOT a test center for the June 13 ACT exam.

**Secondary grading comments
and grades will be available
online on Parent Portal.
Graduation
JULY 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
BOE Public
Session/Reorg Mtg
8 PM Board Room1
Independence Day
10
11
Summer Recreation
Begins
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
AUGUST 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
6
BOE Public Session
8 PM Board Room1
10
11
Regents Testing
Days
Last Day of Summer

Recreation, 1/2 Day
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE
District Administration Building

Massapequa High School
4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758
The Board of Education, Administrative and Business Offices are open daily throughout the year from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, except for legal and certain school holidays.
Hours may be slightly different during the summer.
516-308-5000
Lucille F. Iconis, Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Thomas J. Fasano, Asst. to the Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Diana Haanraadts, Asst. to the Superintendent for Instructional Support &
General Administration
Dina Maggiacomo, Executive Director for HR and General Admin.
Robert Schilling, Executive Director for Assessment, Student Data &
Technology Services
Jean Castelli, Executive Director for Special Education and Student Support Services
BUSINESS OFFICE
Alan Adcock, Deputy Superintendent
Christine Petrullo, Assistant Business Administrator
Timothy ODonnell, Director of Facilities and Operations
Keyana Wright, Transportation Supervisor
K - 12 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS
John Piropato, Director of Health, Athletics and Physical Education
Dr. David Gaines, Curriculum Associate for Music
SCHOOL TELEPHONES
CENTRAL SWITCHBOARD 308-5000
The switchboard is open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Hours may be slightly different during the summer.
It is the policy of this District to provide equal educational and employment opportunities without regard to gender, race, color, national origin, age, religion or disability.
The Massapequa Board of Education has appointed the Asst. to the Superintendent
for Curriculum and Instruction, Dr. Thomas Fasano and Executive Director for HR
and General Administration, Dina Maggiacomo, Massapequa Public Schools, 4925
Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York, 11758, telephone 308-5000, and the administrative staff as the district officials responsible for the coordination of activities relating to compliance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972. The CSE
Chairperson, Danielle Silbert, Massapequa Public Schools, 4925 Merrick Road,
Massapequa, New York, 11758, telephone 308-5000 is the appointed individual
responsible for coordination of activities related to compliance with Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
The Board of Education condemns all harassment of a sexual nature between staff,
students and staff, and students. The Board acknowledges that such conduct is illegal,
in that it violates an individuals civil rights, and under certain circumstances may constitute criminal conduct or may be in violation of the laws against child abuse or maltreatment. District policy and regulations regarding sexual harassment are available to
the public in each school building and at the District Office.
In accordance with 40 CFR 763.84.c, regard this statement as the districts annual
notification to all workers, students and or their legal guardians that the district continues to maintain its Asbestos Management Plan (AMP) which documents all performed or planned asbestos related inspections, response actions, and postresponse action acitvities, including periodic reinspection and surveillance activities
within the school district. A copy of this AMP is available for your review and or
inspection at the districts facilities office and within the main office of each school
building.
DIRECTORY OF SCHOOLS
BIRCH LANE SCHOOL
41 Birch Lane, Massapequa Park

School Hours:
Grades K-6
EAST LAKE SCHOOL
154 East Lake Ave., Massapequa Park

School Hours:
Grades K-6
FAIRFIELD SCHOOL
330 Massapequa Ave., Massapequa

School Hours:
Grades K-6
RAYMOND J. LOCKHART SCHOOL

199 Pittsburgh Ave., Massapequa
School Hours:
Grades K-6
JOHN P. McKENNA SCHOOL
210 Spruce St., Massapequa Park

School Hours:
Grades K-6
UNQUA SCHOOL
350 Unqua Road, Massapequa

School Hours:
Grades K-6
Joyce Becker-Seddio, Principal

Telephone: 308-5100
9:15 am - 3:30 pm
ALFRED G. BERNER MIDDLE SCHOOL

50 Carman Mill Road, Massapequa
School Hours: 8:02 am - 2:55 pm

Thomas McKillop III, Principal
Telephone: 308-5200
8:30 am - 2:45 pm
Lori Dano, Principal

Telephone: 308-5300
9:15 am - 3:30 pm
Stephen Scarallo, Principal

Telephone: 308-5400
8:40 am - 2:55 pm
Jason Esposito, Principal

Telephone............308-5700
Attendance Office.........308-5720
Guidance.....................308-5730
Social Worker...............308-5750
MASSAPEQUA HIGH SCHOOL - AMES CAMPUS

198 Baltimore Ave., Massapequa
Patrick DiClemente, Principal

Telephone............308-5800
Attendance Office.......308-5820
Guidance...................308-5830
Social Worker.............308-5850
MASSAPEQUA HIGH SCHOOL - MAIN CAMPUS

4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa
Dr. Barbara Williams, Principal

Telephone............308-5900
Attendance Office.......308-5920
Guidance...................308-5930
Social Worker.............308-5950
Dr. Amanda Lowry, Principal

Telephone: 308-5500
8:25 am - 2:40 pm
Deanna Catapano, Principal

Telephone: 308-5600
9:15 am - 3:30 pm
Specific information about the dismissal of walkers and changes in bus

schedules will be provided by building principals.
PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS
ASSOCIATIONS
PARENT-TEACHER
Web Page:
Page: www.massapequapta.org
www.massapequapta.com
Web
PTA COORDINATING COUNCIL OFFICERS
President
First Vice President
Second Vice President
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secy
Susan Altamura
Rose Stein
Maria Buscemi
Debra Fick
Marion Murphy
Dan Batik
799-4587
809-7249
799-0442
799-7964
541-1428
799-0273
President
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
797-0467
797-5064
541-1598
798-4062
797-4231
797-0675
UNQUA SCHOOL PTA

President
Kristen Stanton
Executive Vice Pres
Nicole Annunziata
VP Membership
Cindi St. George
VP Programs
Debra Roussos
Treasurer
Eileen Grady
Recording Secretary
Gloria Rattin
Corresponding Secretary Michelle Silverman
798-2277
799-7333
804-3041
541-6091
797-0232
799-3734
541-0481
JUNIOR/SENIOR PTSA
President
Allison Prystupa
Executive VP
Susanne Smoller
VP Membership
Deanna Popeck
Treasurer
Marion Murphy
Recording Secretary
Barbara Algeri
Corresponding Secretary Dan Batik
VP Berner MS
Diane Portogallo
VP MHS Ames Campus Ron Catapano
VP MHS Main Campus
Lucille Vitale
799-5399
799-5539
799-5703
541-1428
797-1396
799-0273
795-0056
798-0412
798-8718
BIRCH LANE SCHOOL PTA

President
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Terri Swinarski
Gina Scarola
Kim San Filippo
Kaitlyn Beleckas
Beth Rinaudo
Danielle Benvenisti
EAST LAKE SCHOOL PTA

Barbara Shine
Theresa Capone
Lauren Gonzalez
Roseann Blejec
Treasurer
Melissa Matassa
Recording Secretary
Gina Cutter
Corresponding Secretary Terry Molloy
797-8172
795-0044
799-1976
795-0530
799-2576
804-9965
799-4065
FAIRFIELD SCHOOL PTA

Randi Jankowski
Kathleen Romano
Ilene Hellman
Debbi Vilardi
Treasurer
Marielaina Gless
Recording Secretary
MaryLou Rollo
Corresponding Secretary Patricia Riddle
799-1107
541-4636
795-0517
541-9062
946-1088
799-3055
799-2058
Co-Presidents:
Co-Presidents:
JOHN P. McKENNA SCHOOL PTA
RAYMOND J. LOCKHART SCHOOL PTA

Co-Presidents
Laura Mener
804-3004
Maria Merlo
541-7345
Christine Santospirito
797-2631
Amy Brown
799-7251
Treasurer
Lisa Cali
798-9156
Recording Secretary
Stephanie Cassuto
804-0088
Corresponding Secretary Jennifer Covello-Nigro
804-8710
Maria Buscemi
Annmarie Nolan
Lori Buffolino
Kerry Wachter
Cindy Scognamiglio
Cher Lepre
799-0442
804-9376
795-8115
797-4641
795-5233
795-1376
SEPTA (Special Education)

President
1st VP Fundraising
2nd VP Membership
3rd VP Programs
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
TBD
Katie Beleckas
Rene Vecchione
Kristin Lavoie
Angela Grisanzio
Jodi Spagnolo
Joanne Friedman
798-4062
754-8652
799-1350
359-5100
631-875-3448
797-9482
SCHOOL INFORMATION
EMERGENCY CLOSING OF SCHOOLS
Occasionally, hazardous weather conditions or other issues may necessitate the altering of arrival and dismissal times, or the closing of schools for the day. In these
circumstances, families will be notified via our automated telephone Parent Notification
system. Additionally, all information will be posted on the districts website
www.msd.k12.ny.us and sent to subscribers of the districts e-mail center. The
following radio and TV stations will also be notified of any closing event:
WALK (97.5 FM), WBAB (102.3 FM), WBLI (106.1 FM), and LI News Channel 12.
EMERGENCY CLOSING MAKE-UP DAYS SCHEDULE

If school is closed for emergency reasons, then make-up days will be scheduled in
the following order:
1 Make-Up Day - School will be open on May 26
2 Make-Up Days - School will be open on May 22
The Board of Education reserves the right to revise the calendar if emergency school
closings during the year require additional teaching days.
DELAYED SCHOOL OPENING
Sometimes weather conditions are such that a delayed opening is preferable to closing schools for the whole day. On these days, schools will open on a one or two hour
delay. Students will be picked up at their regular bus stops one or two hours later than
the normal schedule. All out of district school openings will be delayed by one or two
hours, including private, parochial and occupational education programs.
The following programs will be cancelled entirely when a delayed opening is
announced. Students should NOT report to these programs:
YMCA Child Care (before school)
All scheduled field trips
All before school programs
Dismissal from school will be at the regular time. Parents are reminded to check the
District website www.msd.k12.ny.us for additional information about delayed openings.
MESSAGES FOR CHILDREN AND TEACHERS
Children may not be called to the telephone nor messages taken for them except in
cases of emergency. Teachers may not be called to the telephone, however messages
may be left with the General Office.
PARENT CONFERENCES AND VISITS
It is essential that those who most directly influence the student's academic and social
life and development - parents and teachers - develop a harmonious partnership on
behalf of the youngster. To help establish and nurture this partnership, the
Massapequa School District strongly supports the practice of individual parent-teacher
conferences. In addition, parents are encouraged to request a conference with the
childs teacher, instructional team and/or guidance counselor to discuss any concerns.
Each fall, parent-teacher conferences are held in the elementary schools. Detailed
information regarding these conferences will be provided from the home school.
Parents of students in the middle and high schools may arrange for conferences before
and after school. While parents are welcomed and encouraged to visit their childs
school, arrangements must be made in advance through the principal's office.
SCHOOL PLAYGROUNDS
Residents are welcome to use school playgrounds and fields when not in use by the
district or community groups that have arranged for their use. Please help us keep our
fields in top condition by using trash receptacles and adhering to information posted at
each field. Contact the Athletics & Recreation Office at 308-5080 for information on
reserving fields for Massapequa community groups.
PUBLIC INFORMATION
In an ongoing effort to inform residents of programs, policies, and special events, the
District issues news releases to local newspapers and publishes the official newsletter
Insight several times during the school year. Beginning summer 2013, Insight will only
be produced in electronic format and made available on the districts website. With the
exception of the Budget edition of Insight, print copies will no longer be produced or
mailed. The District website, www.msd.k12.ny.us, is in operation 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week. Residents are encouraged to sign up for the Districts E-News service, whereby subscribers receive brief e-mail notifications, announcements, and reminders. Visit
the website and click on E-mail Center for more information. Parents are also provided telephone notification for emergencies and other important school news via our
Parent Notification System.
PESTICIDE NOTIFICATION
New York State Education Law Section 409-H, effective July 1, 2001, requires all public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools to provide written notification to all
persons in parental relation, faculty, and staff regarding the potential use of pesticides
periodically throughout the school year. In accordance with this law, the Massapequa
School District is required to maintain a list of persons in parental relation, faculty, and
staff who wish to receive 48 hour prior written notification of certain pesticide applications.
If you wish to register to receive 48 hour prior notification of any pesticide application
that is scheduled for your school, please phone (308-5040) or write to Facilities
Department, Massapequa UFSD, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758.
DISTRICT POLICIES
THE DIGNITY ACT
The Dignity Act was signed into law on September 13, 2010 and took effect on July 1,
2012. This legislation amended State Education Law by creating a new Article 2 Dignity for All Students. The Dignity Act also amended Section 801-a of New York State
Education Law regarding instruction in civility, citizenship, and character education by
expanding the concepts of tolerance, respect for others and dignity to include: an
awareness and sensitivity in the relations of people, including but not limited to, different races, weights, national origins, ethnic groups, religions, religious practices, mental or physical abilities, sexual orientations, gender identity, and sexes. The Dignity Act
further amended Section 2801 of the Education Law by requiring Boards of Education
to include language addressing the Dignity Act in their codes of conduct, which the
Massapequa School District has done. The complete Code of Conduct is available on
the District website www.msd.k12.ny.us/codeofconduct and at each school upon
request.
No student shall be subjected to harassment by employees or students on school property or at a school function; nor shall any student be subjected to discrimination based
on a persons actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity
or expression), or sex by school employees or students on school property or at a
school function.
*Please refer to the Dignity Act section on the district website for further information and
resources.
Dignity Act Coordinators are expected to:

1. Promote a safe, orderly and stimulating school environment supporting active teaching and learning for all students regardless of actual or perceived race, color, weight,
national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation,
gender or sex.
2. Identify curricular resources that support infusing civility in classroom instruction and
classroom management; and provide guidance to staff as to how to access and implement those resources.
3. Be responsible to monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of the Districts bullying prevention efforts.
4. Address issues of harassment or any situation that threatens the emotional or physical health or safety of any student, school employee, or any person who is unlawfully
on school property or at a school function.
5. The Dignity Act Coordinators for each school are identified as the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Birch Lane, Building Principal J. Becker-Seddio, 308-5100

East Lake, Building Principal T. McKillop III, 308-5200
Fairfield, Building Principal L. Dano, 308-5300
Lockhart, Building Principal S. Scarallo, 308-5400
McKenna, Building Principal A. Lowry, Ed.D., 308-5500
Unqua, Building Principal D. Catapano, 308-5600
Berner MS, Building Principal J. Esposito, 308-5700
MHS Ames Campus, Building Principal P. DiClemente, 308-5800
MHS Main Campus, Building Principal, B. Williams, Ed.D., 308-5900
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Board of Education is committed to providing a safe and orderly school environment in which students are able to receive and District personnel are able to deliver quality educational services without disruption or interference. Responsible behavior by students, school and District personnel, parents, and other visitors is essential to achieving this goal. The District has a long-standing set of expectations based on the principles of civility, mutual respect, citizenship, character, tolerance, honesty, and integrity
for conduct on school property and at school functions. The information presented here represents a brief overview of the Massapequa School District Code of Conduct. It
is not intended to serve as a substitute for the complete Code of Conduct, which is available on the District website www.msd.k12.ny.us/codeofconduct and at each school
building upon request. Parents and students are urged to read the complete Code of Conduct and to bring all questions to the attention of our professional staff. All students will be held responsible for the rules, policies, and procedures as described in the complete version of the Code of Conduct. The Board of Education expects all students to conduct themselves in an appropriate and respectful manner with regard to the rights and welfare of other students, District personnel, and other members of the
school community, and in the use of school facilities and equipment. Students may be subject to disciplinary action when they engage in conduct that is disorderly, insubordinate, disruptive, or violent, conduct that endangers the safety, morals, health, or welfare of others, misconduct on a school bus or at a school bus stop, bullying or any form
of academic misconduct. Specific details about prohibited student conduct and possible disciplinary actions may be found in the Code of Conduct which has been revised and
updated to include all aspects of the Dignity Act.
ATTENDANCE
The Board of Education recognizes that regular school attendance is an important component of academic success. Accordingly, the Board has adopted a comprehensive
attendance policy, which is available upon request at each school building, the District
Office, and on the District website. Below is a brief summary of this policy, which
emphasizes specific aspects of the role parents play in student attendance. For more
information, please review the policy in its entirety or contact your home school.
Excused absences/tardiness/early departures include the following:
personal illness
illness or death in the family
impassable roads or weather
religious observance
quarantine
required court appearances
scheduled medical treatments/appointments
college visits pre-approved by the principal or his/her designee
cooperative work programs pre-approved by the principal or his/her designee
military obligations
such other reasons as may be approved by the principal or his/her designee
All other absences/tardiness/early departures (e.g., class cuts, unverified absences
and tardiness, unapproved early leaves) are considered unexcused.
All absences/tardiness/early departures must be accounted for. It is the
parent/guardian's responsibility to communicate with the school, either verbally or in
writing, to verify a student absence.
Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes. Consistent with the importance
of classroom participation, any absence from class that is not made up may result in
the loss of points from the student's class participation grade for the marking period.
Only those students with excused absences will be given the opportunity to make up a
test and/or turn in a late assignment for inclusion in the calculation of the academic performance portion of their grade. Make-up opportunities must be completed by a date
specified by the student's teacher for the class in question.
Family-Oriented Unexcused Absences
The District stresses academic rigor and expects full-day attendance by all students.
The school calendar provides ample opportunity for family vacations and/or family-oriented absences, both during the summer and at specific dates during the school year.
Absences due to family-oriented activities undermine the ethos of academic commitment and will disadvantage the student, as work will be interrupted.
Therefore, absences/tardiness/early departures due to vacations and/or other activities
arranged by the parent/guardian that do not meet the criteria for excused as specified
in Board policy 5100 are considered unexcused. Consistent with Board of Education
policy, such unexcused absences will result in the loss of points from the student's class
participation grade and the student will not be provided the opportunity to make up work
missed for academic credit.
Appeals
An appeal regarding the determination of an absence as excused or unexcused may
be made in writing by the parent/guardian to the building principal or his/her designee
within thirty (30) days of the absence in question.
Any student who misses a class for any reason is expected upon his/her return to consult with his/her teachers regarding missed work. While unexcused absences will not
afford a student the opportunity to make up missed work for grading purposes, students
must be mindful that missed work will have a direct effect on their overall success in the
class and their understanding of the curriculum.
STUDENT DRESS CODE
All students are expected to give proper attention to personal cleanliness and to dress
appropriately for school and school functions. Students and their parents have the primary responsibility for acceptable student dress and appearance. Teachers and all
other district personnel should exemplify and reinforce acceptable student dress and
help students develop an understanding of appropriate appearance in the school setting.
A students dress, grooming and appearance, including hair style/color, jewelry, makeup, and nails, shall:
1. Be safe, appropriate and not disrupt or interfere with the educational
process.
2. Recognize that extremely brief garments, plunging necklines (front and/or
back) and see-through garments are not appropriate.
3. Ensure that underwear and midriffs are completely covered with outer
clothing.
4. Include footwear at all times. Footwear that is a safety hazard including
footwear with wheels, will not be allowed.
5. Not include the wearing of hats in the classroom except for medical or
religious purposes for students grades K-8.
6. Not include items that are vulgar, obscene, suggestive, libelous, or
denigrate others on account of race, color, religion, creed, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation or disability.
7. Not promote and/or endorse the use of alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs
and/or encourage other illegal or violent activities. This includes, but is not
limited to, clothing, jewelry, hats, emblems, and badges that, by virtue of
color, arrangement, trademark, or attribute, are associated with or denotes
membership in or affiliation with any group or organization that promotes
illegal behavior or behavior that is a violation of the Districts Code of Conduct.
Students who violate the student dress code shall be required to modify their
appearance by covering or removing the offending item, and if necessary or practical,
replacing it with an acceptable item. Any student who refuses to do so shall be subject
to discipline, up to and including in-school suspension for the day. Any student who
repeatedly fails to comply with the dress code shall be subject to further discipline, up
to and including out of school suspension.
RELEASE OF DIRECTORY INFORMATION
In accordance with the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, unless
objection to any of the specific items in the following "directory information" is submitted in writing by parents, legal guardians, or those students over the age of 18 years,
the Massapequa School District herewith gives notice of intention to provide, release or
publish in the District Newsletter Insight, on the Districts website and in other District
publications; school or student newspapers; athletic programs; musical, theatrical or
award programs; news releases and school-related organizations; any or all of the following directory information pertaining to students as may be appropriate under the circumstances: student's name, parent's name, address, telephone listing, photograph,
digital image, video broadcast, sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams,
dates of attendance, degrees and awards received and the most recent, previous educational agency or institution attended by the student. Under the regulations of this act,
parents, guardians, or students over the age of 18 who do not desire the release of any
of the above directory information must make a specific request in writing to the building principal. Failure to make such request shall be deemed consent to release, provide or publish directory information during the current school year.
STUDENT RECORDS
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law designed to
protect the privacy of student records. The law and corresponding Board of Education
Policy affords parents and students over 18 years of age (referred to in the law as "eligible students") the following rights:
The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 30 days
of the day the district receives a request for access.
The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the
parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading.
The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information
contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA
authorizes disclosure without consent.
The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning
alleged failures by the district to comply with the requirements of FERPA.
Questions or inquiries regarding student records should be addressed with the administrative team at your child's school.
Physicals/Screenings
HEALTH SERVICES
Physical examinations are required by New York State Education Law for all newly
enrolled students in kindergarten, second, fourth, seventh and tenth grades, and when
necessary for special education evaluations. The examination may be conducted by
either the family physician or the school physician. A sports physical is required before
a student may participate in any interscholastic sport or sports practice. The official
school form must be used. Physical examinations for fall sports are offered to athletes
in school during the month of May and prior to each sports season. The physical is performed by the school physician unless the parent requests a private examination. No
student may participate without the approval of the school medical officer. Every student in the Massapequa Schools receives a visual acuity test annually and an auditory sweep test is conducted annually until grade 7 and again in grade 10. Scoliosis
screening of the spine is done annually for all students in grades 5-9. Students in
grades 4, 7, and 10 also have their blood pressure taken if it is not recorded by their
private physicians. In cases where a school health examination reveals a potential
problem, parents are notified of the need for further study by the family physician or
dentist and forms are sent to parents to be filled out by the doctor so that the necessary adjustments may be made in the school program. Please refer to our website
under Health Services & Wellness for additional information.
Medication in School
Before any medication may be administered to or by any student during school hours,
the Board requires a written request by the parent and a written order by the prescribing physician. Specific forms are available through the nurse's office at each school
regarding the administration of medication in school, as well as student self-direction
and administration of medication.
Immunization
Each student must present a record of immunization upon registration signed by a doctor or certified by a clinic. Students will not be permitted to attend classes without proper immunization as determined by New York State Public Health Law, Education Law,
and New York Codes, Rules and Regulations.
Concussions/Head Injuries
As per the New York State Education Department, any student who exhibits signs,
symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion (such as loss of consciousness,
headaches, dizziness, confusion or balance problems) shall not return to Physical
Education or Athletics until cleared by the school medical officer (School District
Physician).
HOMEWORK
In an effort to provide an instructional program that meets the varying needs of all students, it is the policy of the Massapequa Public Schools to assign homework beyond
the regular school day. Properly designed homework, carefully planned and geared to
the development of the individual student, plays an important role in helping students
to work independently, practice the skills that have been taught, expose students to
content before it is formally taught, and complete projects and research that extend the
classroom learning experience. Parents can be invaluable partners in the process by
assisting in locating appropriate materials, sharing knowledge and monitoring schoolwork progress. Parents should also provide an atmosphere conducive to work at
home, setting aside a specific place for homework that is well lit and ventilated and free
from distractions and noise. While self-direction is one of the major goals of homework,
it is important for parents to be available to provide guidance and oversight.
ABSENCE NOTIFICATION
The Districts automated telephone notification system will contact parents when their
child is noted as having an unverified absence. Attendance is recorded once daily in
elementary and each class period in secondary. When a call is received, parents
should follow the directions given in order to verify their childs absence.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
The Massapequa School District has developed an Emergency Management Plan in

compliance with New York State Education Department Commissioner's Regulations.
The plan is designed to help staff and emergency response officials manage emergency situations involving the District. Building-level emergency response plans have
been developed for each school through the collaborative efforts of staff, parents, police
and fire department officials with student and staff safety as the primary concern.
Parents can obtain information about emergency situations within the District from the
District website www.msd.k12.ny.us and PTA representatives.
NCLB NOTIFICATION
The Massapequa Schools take great pride in the quality of our staff and work closely
with our licensed faculty to ensure they all meet certification requirements and continue to grow in their field. Although the district remains diligent in this area, parents may
also, as per the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, request information concerning the
professional qualifications of their child's classroom teachers.
Parental requests to view professional certification status and degrees held by their
child's classroom teachers will be fulfilled in accordance with the Freedom of
Information Law, and may be directed to: Public Information Officer, Massapequa
Public Schools, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758
SEX OFFENDER INFORMATION
As a result of Megan's Law legislation, the district will occasionally receive information
from the Nassau County Police Department about registered sex offenders who reside
within school district boundaries. This information is maintained in a manual of all sex
offender notifications received, which is available to community residents at the district
central offices during regular business hours.
The district also provides easy access to the Parents for Megan's Law (PFML) e-mail
notification system through our website. Subscribers to this system are automatically
notified via e-mail of new registrants to the NY State Sex Offender's Registry and directed to the PFML website where they can access the on-line Registry for New York, as
well as other states. Residents without home Internet access may utilize this system
by means of the Massapequa Public Libraries.
Please visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/sexoffender for more information about sex offender
notifications and the PFML e-mail notification system.
STUDENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS

STUDENT ACTIVITIES
A wide range of planned activities taking place outside of regular school hours is available to students according to individual interests and abilities, including sports,
debates, plays, clubs, musical events, social events, and a student government.
Notices and announcements in each school provide information about the many specific activities available. Participation in two clubs, interscholastic athletic teams or community-based service activities is one of the criteria for eligibility for induction into the
National Junior Honor Society at Berner and the National Honor Society at MHS.
Students are encouraged to participate in the many activities offered in each school.
It is also important that students who participate in activities maintain an acceptable
level of academic performance and behavior. The Board of Education has adopted
policy establishing academic, attendance, and disciplinary standards for participation in
extracurricula activities which applies to all students in grades 9-12. Further information is available in each school.
HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION
Homebound instruction is available to resident public and private school children in

grades one through twelve who are likely to be absent for an extended period of time
due to illness. In order to apply for homebound instruction, parents must obtain the
appropriate forms, available in their child's school, and have them completed by a
physician. This service is not available to children absent from school because of communicable diseases. At the elementary level, parents should contact the building principal or assistant principal for information regarding homebound instruction. At the secondary level, parents should speak to their child's guidance counselor.
KINDERGARTEN
Massapequa is pleased to offer a full-day Kindergarten program. To be eligible to enter

kindergarten, a child must be five years old on or before December 1st of that school
year. No exceptions will be made to this policy. Registration is held in late winter
for the upcoming school year. Parents with children of kindergarten age who move into
the community should contact the District immediately for information about registration. Copies of the District's information booklet, distributed to all parents of new kindergartners, are available in the home schools administration offices.
daily. Food preparation and management are under the direct supervision of a professional staff. There are also a number of a la carte foods available at an additional cost.
A computerized debit card system that can be used for lunch meals and a la carte
items has been implemented throughout the District. The price of lunch is $2.40 in the
elementary schools and $2.65 in the secondary schools. A discounted yearly card that
entitles the student to a full lunch every school day is also available. The yearly cards
cost $366 for elementary students and $406 for secondary school students. Free or
reduced price lunches are available for children in families that qualify for assistance.
Applications for this program will be distributed to all students the first day of school.
For further information, please contact the School Lunch Office at 308-5745.
EXTRA HELP AND TUTORIAL PROGRAMS
Elementary After School Tutorial (EAST) is a supplementary program for elementary

pupils who need short term extra help in core academic areas. Sessions are scheduled either before or after the school day. Pupils are admitted to EAST with the
approval of the building principal through recommendation of one of the advisory teams
set up in each building (Instructional Support Team, Educational Planning Committee,
etc.) In the secondary schools, various extra-help programs are provided. Information
is available through the guidance department.
SPECIAL EDUCATION/STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
The Massapequa School District provides services for children who require specialized
programs due to physical, emotional, speech/language or learning disabilities.
Recommending placement into an appropriate special education program is the
responsibility of the Committee on Special Education (CSE). The Board of Education
is responsible for approving or disapproving the recommendation of the CSE or CPSE.
If your child is between the ages of 3 and 21 years of age and you suspect that your
child may have an educational disability, please contact the Special Education/Student
Support Services office at 308-5050.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
Working papers are required for anyone under 18 to be employed. Application forms
are available in the General Office of each school and must be completed by the student's parent and by the school doctor after a physical examination. The school issues
the working papers when the application is completed.
SCHOOL LUNCH SERVICE
The cafeteria in each of the Massapequa's nine schools serves a nutritionally balanced
lunch that meets all federal guidelines, offering a choice of hot meal or cold sandwich
GUIDANCE
Guidance Services are an indispensable part of the Massapequa education system and
are integrated with all phases of the secondary school program. Guidance Counselors
are certified educators with a minimum of a masters degree in school counseling making them uniquely qualified to address all students academic, personal/social and
career development needs. Guidance Counselors serve a vital role in maximizing student success. Incorporating leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, counselors promote equity and access to opportunities and rigorous educational experiences for all
students. Counselors are assigned to students in grades 712 to assist them in making intelligent choices academically, socially, and personally, consistent with each students post high school plans. Counselors work with students in individual counseling
sessions to help resolve immediate problems and to make decisions regarding their
future. Counselors also work with students in groups, especially when disseminating
information on academic, college, and career planning. Counselors collaborate across
grade levels and consistently encourage students to explore intellectual interests
through curricular investigation and developing extracurricular, artistic, and athletic
experiences through exploration outside of the classroom. Communication is a cornerstone to the services offered by the Guidance Department. In-school and evening
workshops are held throughout the year at each grade level to assist students and parents with relevant issues. Frequent mailings, website updates, and e-mails are used to
maximize communication between the student, parents, and school. Please feel free
to contact the Guidance Department with any questions or concerns you may have.
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
The services of school psychologists are available to all students in the Massapequa
schools. They may be obtained by pupils themselves or at the request of parents or faculty. Through diagnostic testing, counseling, interviews and consultation with parents
and school personnel, school psychologists assist with the educational planning
process, individual student issues, and academic recommendations.
SOCIAL WORKERS
The District provides Social Work services at Berner (308-5750), MHS Ames Campus
(308-5850) and MHS Main campus (308-5950). Services can be obtained by the student, or at the request of the faculty or parent. Social Workers are trained to address
issues such as school, behavioral and family problems as well as substance abuse.
They also offer parenting programs throughout the school year and Character
Education programs in all three buildings. Please feel free to contact them with any
questions or concerns regarding your child.
LITERACY PROGRAM
The Districts Literacy Program is developmental in approach and designed to ensure

the mastery of skills essential to reading and writing proficiency. The New York State
Common Core Learning Standards provide the foundation for all literacy instruction and
as a result, the following six instructional shifts are inherent withihn all content:
Balancing Informational and Literary Text, Knowledge in the Disciplines, Staircase of
Text Complexity, Text-based Answers, Writing from Sources, and Academic Vocabulary.
Emphasis throughout the program is placed on the acquisition and application of reading/writing skills and creating lifelong learners. Classroom instruction begins in kinder-
garten with phonemic awareness, sound/symbol relationships, and building basic sight
vocabulary. Additional reading skills, including word recognition, fluency and comprehension, are developed progressively throughout the primary grades. Young elementary students learn the basic skills necessary to communicate in writing. Eventually, the
writing process becomes central to the life of a writer as students engage in writing personal narratives, fiction, expository non-fiction, persuasive and argumentative essays
and poetry. At the intermediate level, emphasis is placed on reading and writing to
learn, advanced research and study skills, and the application of higher-level strategies
to all content areas. Instruction is differentiated; a variety of instructional programs and
methods are employed to encourage individual achievement and may vary according
to the needs, abilities and interests of students. Literacy support is available to all students who meet entrance criteria. Teachers, counselors, psychologists, administrators
or parents may refer a student for evaluation through the Instructional Support Team
(IST) in each building. The ultimate goal of the Districts Literacy Program is to cultivate independent, self-motivated readers and writers whose lives are enriched through
the written word.
SUMMER SCHOOL
The District offers a secondary summer school program. Secondary summer school is
available to pupils in grades 9-12 upon approval from their guidance counselor.
TRANSPORTATION
The Massapequa School District Transportation Office phone no. is 308-5065 and the
emergency after hours no. is 308-5333. The contractors are Acme (631-471-4600),
Educational Bus Transportation (631-842-7373), Educational Bus Inc. (formerly
Raybern) (631-694-5555), First Student (516-433-7600), Suburban (516-781-5484),
Anytime Bus (516-333-1800) and We Transport (516-349-8200). NYS School districts
are required by the Education Law to provide transportation for all elementary pupils
residing more than two miles from school and for secondary pupils residing more than
three miles from school. The Massapequa Board of Education has lowered these
requirements as follows:
Minimum Distance From School
Grade
Kgn
1/2 mile
1-6
1 mile
Minimum Distance From School

Grade
7-9
1 mile
10-12
1 1/2 mile
Parents of children registered to attend or who are on a waiting list for

private or parochial school (gr. K-12) must file an application for transportation
before April 1st with the Transportation Office, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa,
NY 11758. Requests for bus stop changes must be submitted in writing to the
Transportation Office. Each child eligible for bus transportation will be issued a bus
pass and must present it to the driver upon boarding. If a pass is lost, a duplicate may
be issued through the school's general office for a charge of $2.50. If a pass becomes
worn or mutilated through normal use, it will be replaced free of charge upon presentation of the old pass. Inappropriate behavior while on a school bus or improper use of
the bus pass may result in the loss of bus pass privileges. More information will be provided when the bus pass is issued.
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THE TESTING PROGRAM

"How am I doing?"
Whether asked by students, faculty, school officials, or the New York State Education
Department, this question represents the cornerstone of any system of evaluation.
Assessing the effectiveness of the curriculum, the teaching and learning that occurs in
the classroom, and the success students achieve are all integral parts of an educational program.
TEST
DATES
TEST
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE
09/13/14
American College Testing Services ACT Exam
08/08/14
10/11/14
SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject

Tests
Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/ National
Merit Qualifying Test (PSAT)
09/12/14
The district has a rigorous program of assessment that incorporates a variety of evaluation systems, from state assessments to evaluative tools and techniques implemented by the teaching staff.
10/18/14
All students in New York take part in State assessments as noted below*:
Grade 3 - English Language Arts and Mathematics
Grade 4 - English Language Arts, Mathematics and Science
Grade 8 - English Language Arts, Mathematics and Science
Regents Assessments in the secondary grades
11/08/14
The district also utilizes locally determined standardized assessment tools as well as
provides secondary students opportunities to take assessments important for higher
education, such as the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and Advanced Placement exams.
Results of regular assessments help the district to compare its programs against State
and local standards, as well as provide students an understanding of their performance
in school. Parents can help their child to demonstrate their best on assessments by:
Encouraging them to take assessments seriously and put forth
their best effort.
Providing a calm and reassuring environment prior to assessments.
Ensuring students receive a good night's rest and nutritious breakfast prior
to assessments.
* Some students with special needs may instead be administered an alternate assessment, as prescribed by the District Committee on Special Education. Students who
receive Limited English Proficiency services are administered the New York State
English As A Second Language Achievement Test in addition to those noted.
IMPORTANT HIGH SCHOOL TEST DATES
10/25/14
In School
Registration
09/19/14

Tests
Tests
10/09/14
12/29/14
03/14/15

Tests
SAT Reasoning Test (only)
04/18/15
03/13/15
05/02/15
04/06/15
06/06/15

Tests
SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject Tests
05/08/15
06/13/15
05/08/15
12/06/14
12/13/14
01/24/15
11/06/14
11/07/14
02/13/15
PLEASE NOTE:
Massapequa High School is the Test Center for all SAT Reasoning and SAT
Subject test dates except October 11, 2014
Advanced Placement Tests - May 4-15, 2015
New York State Regents and Regents Competency Exams - June 2 and
June16-24, 2015
Students should contact the Guidance Office to verify all
testing dates and registration information
The Massapequa High School Code is #333060
Massapequa High School is NOT a test center for ACT exams
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COMMUNITY SERVICES AND PROGRAMS

MASSAPEQUA TAKES ACTION (MTA)
MTA is a group of concerned educators, parents, and community agencies whose goal
is to combat substance abuse, violence, and other high-risk behaviors in Massapequa
by offering programs that address these issues. Our mission is to recommend and
implement programs that impact young people and their families with the goal of minimizing risk-taking behaviors and maximizing positive behaviors and better decisionmaking. For more information, please visit our link located on the district website or
contact Diane Marascia at MHS, 308-5950, or Mark Wenzel at YES Community
Counseling Center, 799-3000.
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEES
The Board of Education and school district annually establish committees to regularly
review and provide input and feedback in a variety of areas. Below are listed committees for which annual participation from parents and community members is available
and encouraged. Keep in mind that participation and membership in certain committees may be limited to specific members, require expertise in specific areas and/or
require appointment by the Board.
Buildings and Grounds Committee, Finance Committee, HIV/AIDS Committee and
District Safety Committee. Please contact the District Clerk at 308-5001 for information pertaining to each committee.
VOTER REGISTRATION
The Board of Education and central administration encourage all residents and students who have turned 18 to register to vote. In order to vote, you must be:
18 years of age or older
A United States Citizen
A resident of the district for more than 30 days prior to the day of
the vote (two proofs of residency are required)
Registered with either the school district or the Nassau County Board
of Elections
For more information, please call the District Clerk at 308-5001
M-TRACT
The Massapequa Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center (M-TRACT) is a

vital and essential institution for teacher growth and development. Our programs and
services link the districts need to improve student achievement while promoting a professional setting for teachers in a supportive, collegial and affirmative environment. For
more information contact the center at 308-5580.
ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION*
A variety of approximately 70 courses are available to Massapequa residents each

semester through the comprehensive Adult Continuing Education Program. The program is divided into two semesters - the Fall program and the Spring program.
Brochures will be available on our website @ www.msd.k12.ny.us in August and
January. For information contact the office at 308-5083.
The Massapequa Senior Citizens program is a part of the Adult Education program,
with a large membership of senior citizens. The group meets from September to June
on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., when school is in session.
All meetings are held at the Senior Center, McKenna School, Spruce Street, in
Massapequa Park. The first meeting will be held on September 10, 2014. The telephone number is 308-5585.
RECREATION*
Each of the Massapequa elementary schools offers a Summer Recreation Program.

Children entering kindergarten through sixth grade can register to participate in the six
week program. There is also a Teen Center Program offered for students entering
grades 7-9 held at the Ames Campus. Summer sport camps for boys and girls of various ages include: Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Field Hockey, Football,
Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, Under the Lights
Basketball, Volleyball and Wrestling. All participants must pay a registration fee to
attend the camps.
Winter Recreation includes activities for students in grades 4-12 and alumni. Activities
offered include: Basketball, Twirling and Open Recreation.
Massapequa students are eligible for employment in the Summer Recreation Program
both Volunteer and Leader positions must be applied for. Applications will be available
on the district website beginning January 2015. Deadline for application submision is
March 20, 2015.
For further information regarding the Recreation Programs call Fran Mauceri 308-5080.
*These programs are contingent upon the passing of the school district budget.
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YOUNG PEOPLE'S CULTURAL ARTS WORKSHOP*
The Young Peoples Cultural Arts Workshop offers Saturday morning classes at a nominal cost in art, dance, music, science, hobbies, drama, and special interests to all district children, grades pre-K through 12. This nonprofit program is in its 48th year and
is run by volunteer members in the community. The 2014-2015 classes will be held at
Berner Middle School. Course brochures will be sent out to all District residences in
September. Extra brochures will be available at the Massapequa Public Libraries.
Please do not call the school office for information about the program. If you have any
questions, please visit our website at MassapequaCulturalArts.org or send an email to
contactus@MassapequaCulturalArts.org
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Donna Grennan________________________________________________President
Judy Novet _______________________________________________Vice President
Laura Coiro __________________________________________________Treasurer
Geraldine Woll _______________________________________________Secretary
Christine Poplawski ___________________________________________Secretary
In-person registration will be held Saturday, September 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
and Wednesday, September 17 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Berner Middle School, on
a first-come, first-served basis. Numbered tickets will be handed out starting one hour
before registration begins. Mail-in registration is also available. Class dates: October
18, 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22, December 6, 13 and January 10, 17, 24, 31.
MASSAPEQUA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA*
The Massapequa Philharmonic Orchestra, an Adult Continuing Education program,

offers five free concerts (no tickets required) during the 2014-2015 school year. The
orchestra is composed of approximately seventy musicians who come from all over
Long Island to participate in this program. Outstanding young artists, embarking on
solo careers, appear with the orchestra as soloists. The orchestra is coordinated by
Cecele Miller and membership is by audition only. The concert dates are: October 18,
December 6, 2014 and February 1 (Youth Concert at 2 p.m.), March 21, and May 9,
2015. All concerts are held in the Berner Middle School Auditorium and will begin at 8
p.m. except as noted above. For more information please call 516-795-2128,
516-795-4071 or visit the orchestras website www.massphil.org.
SUMMER FINE ARTS PROGRAMS*
Our Summer Fine Arts Programs are offered for 6 weeks during the summer at MHS.
Programs include: Instrumental Music, Jazz Band, Musical Theater and Visual Arts.
Each program will conclude with a musical demonstration performance or visual arts
exhibit.
MASSAPEQUA PUBLIC LIBRARY
40 Harbor Lane
523 Central Avenue

Massapequa, NY 11758
Tel. No. 798-4607
Fax No. 798-2804
Massapequa Park, NY 11762

Tel. No. 799-0770
Fax No. 541-2648
www.massapequalibrary.org
The Massapequa Public Library is one of the largest and, without a doubt, the best in Nassau
County. Our last year statistics show that over 360,000 people crossed our thresholds while over
29,000 attended our programs. Our staff has answered more than 62,000 reference questions,
and our public computers were used more than 40,000 times. The Library circulation of all types
of materials exceeded 364,000, while our website was visited over 102,000 times. We have more
than 34,000 registered patrons and, most exciting of all, our circulation of e-books is the highest
in the County.
We hope you have noticed the changes we made over the past year: our beautiful updated website, the addition of Freegal which offers free downloadable music, Zinio which offers free downloadable magazines, and of course, our new Library cards. We look forward to bringing you more
changes enhancing the services available to you.
We continue to house a vast collection of bestsellers, classics, magazines, newspapers, DVDs,
and audiobooks. For those preferring electronic formats, books are ready to be downloaded to
your iPods, iPads, computers or eReaders. Information from soup to nuts is on our website, and
within our Library, our knowledgeable Reference Librarians will add a personal touch.Live tutors
offer support online from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., 7 days a week. Online help is also available with topics such as job searching, writing a resum, citizenship tests and report writing, 24/7.
Kids of all ages are in need of entertainment. Enjoy a movie, play Scrabble, try a relaxing yoga
session, try your hand at Mah Jongg, or a video gaming session. Lets not forget all of our discussion groups.
The goal of our Library remains a constant. YOU, our patrons come first, as we continue to offer
the broadest spectrum of services, while spending your tax dollars wisely and efficiently. Our
promise is to be prudent in managing resources, while not compromising the quality of Library
services. We have been able to hold our budget increase to 1.76%, which is less than last year
and within the New York State mandated cap.
Your loyal support for the Library is greatly appreciated, and our doors will always be open as we
continue to do our very best to serve you.
Respectfully,
Janis A. Schoen, Director
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
*These programs are contingent upon a passed School District budget.
Rosemary Gensler, Chairman

Anthony Santabarbara, Gail K. Kubit, John H. Laibach, Catherine R. Reilly
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BMS Back to School

FF PTA Exec Mtg

BOE Public Session

MHS Fall Parent/Athlete BL Back to School

McK Back to School

RJL Back to School

Unq Back to School

BMS Fall Sports Begin

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Ames Back to School

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MHS Back to School

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MHS College Mini Fair

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RJL PTA Gen Mtg 7 PM EL PTA Gen Mtg

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SEPTA Gen/Exec Mtg

Mass Phil Orch Concert

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FF PTA Exec Mtg

MHS Transition Fair

All Saints Day

First Marking Period

McK PTA Exec/Gen Mtg

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FF PTA Gen Mtg 7 PM

Varsity/JV Winter Sports BMS Winter I

SEPTA Gen/Exec Mtg

*Secondary grading comments and grades will be available

Elementary Parent/Teacher NYSSMA All-State

BOE Public Session

Library Bd Mtg 7:45 PM

MHS Holiday Concert

New Years Day

EL PTA Exec/Gen Mtg

BOE Public Session

Library Bd Mtg 7:45 PM

NMEA All County

FF PTA Gen Mtg

NMEA All County

Winter II Sports Begin

Jr/Sr PTSA Gen Mtg

SEPTA Exec Mtg

Martin Luther King Jr.

BOE Public Session