THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Carmen Fariña, Chancellor

17K543 S T AR E A R L Y C O L L E G E S C H O O L AT ERASMUS
Dr. Eric L. Blake, Principal Mr. Daniel Holmes, AP Supervision
Mr. Evan Goldwyn, AP Administration

STAR E ARLY C OLLEGE S CHOOL

S TUDEN T AND P AREN T H ANDB OOK
S Y 2 01 6 - 2 0 1 7

Guided by our Theory of Action

“With effort and support, all students can achieve at the highest levels.”

This handbook contains important information to help you succeed at STAR Early College School at
Erasmus Hall. Students are responsible for knowing the content of the handbook, including the procedures
and policies it contains.

Dr. Eric L. Blake, Principal

STAR Early College School
911 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11226

Telephone| (718) 564-2540 Fax | (718)564-2541 Website| http://www.starearlycollege.org/

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 Contact List of Key Staff Members

Administration
Dr. Eric Blake Principal 1n26
Mr. Daniel Holmes AP Supervision 3n24
Mr. Evan Goldwyn AP Administration 1n40
Parent Support
Ms. Icon Morgan Parent Coordinator 718-564-2540 Ext. 36081 3n8
Ms. Karen Reid PA President 718-564-2540 Ext. 36180 1n15
Ms. Debbie Lombard CoSA DLombard@Starec.org 2n28
Mr. Nixon Mercidieu Director of BCCP After School Programing 4N36
Guidance & Student Support Services
Ms. Stacy Goulbourne Guidance Counselor of High School 2n8
Ms. Denise Richmond-Baldie Guidance Counselor of Middle School 2n24
Dr. Norma Ellis-Wright IEP & SETSS Coordinator 2n46
Office of Student Programming
Mr. Dominick Camastro Head of Programing 1n24
Mr. Kirk Utley Programmer 1n24
School Based Support Team
Ms. Karla Gooden SPARK 3n9a
Ms. Sarah Jompulski School Psychologist 4w27
Ms. Melanie Homsey Speech Teacher 4w23a
Ms. Bridget Buckery Social Worker 4w23
Lutheran Health Clinic at Erasmus Hall
Ms. Antoinette Lacey Nurse BS14

Vision Statement
The opportunities for young people to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century will be
determined by the habits, knowledge and creative energy they develop and perfect during their
formal educational years. Star early college school’s staff, parents, and partners at Brooklyn
College and Gateway Institute will collaborate to develop an educational environment that
prepares all students to be successful in this global and ever-changing world. The faculty and staff
will emphasize skills in inquiry-based learning, higher-order thinking and communication that
will equip all students to be successful in college, the world of work and as citizens. To this end,
our community is committed to designing and implementing research-based instructional
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 methods with progressive approaches to instruction and assessment that will meet the diversified
learning needs of all students. The school will foster open communication with students, parents
and the community in order to create a unified learning community dedicated to promoting the
academic and social success for all students.

Mission Statement
STAR Early College strives to promote and maintain a nurturing and rigorously challenging college
oriented learning environment. Star prepares all students to take college courses at Brooklyn
College as part of the early college experience and equips students to pursue professional careers
in science, mathematics, technology and related area.

Core Values of STAR:

 Striving for Success;

 Tolerance in a multicultural society;
 Academic Honesty; and,
 Responsibility for self and others
Belief Statements
All students have the potential to learn, and star celebrates developing that potential.
The early college model provides students the opportunity to acquire up to thirty college credits
or more.
A successful early college-learning environment supports students and educational partners who
respect each other’s socio-economic backgrounds and collaborate across various differences to
achieve shared goals.
Instruction and assessment are linked, and quantitative and qualitative data inform educational
decisions.

STAR Early College School Expectations

Students are expected to:

 Arrive promptly to all classes with all necessary supplies (books, pens, pencils, notes, etc.)
 Complete all work by the specified date due.
 Abide by uniform code at all times.
 Assume responsibility for keeping the school clean by picking up after oneself, by seeing that others
do not damage the building or property and by leaving other people's belongings alone.
 Be kind and considerate and avoid settling disagreements by force or with hurtful words.
 Respect teachers and classmates and the rights of others to learn, to participate and to work.

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 Student Responsibilities1

Responsible behavior by each student is the only way in which the rights set forth in this document can be
preserved. Violation of some of these responsibilities may lead, in accordance with the Discipline Code, to
disciplinary measures. Full acceptance of responsibility with the exercise of rights will provide students
with greater opportunity to serve themselves and society. Students have a responsibility to:

1. Attend school regularly and punctually and make every effort to achieve in all areas of their education;
2. Be prepared for class with appropriate materials and properly maintain textbooks and other school
equipment;
3. Follow school regulations regarding entering and leaving the classroom and school building;
4. Help maintain a school environment free of weapons, illegal drugs, controlled substances and alcohol;
5. Behave in a manner that contributes to a safe learning environment and which does not violate other
students’ right to learn;
6. Share information with school officials regarding matters which may endanger the health and welfare of
members of the school community;
7. Respect the dignity and equality of others and refrain from conduct which denies or impinges on the rights
of others;
8. Show respect for school property and respect the property of others, both private and public;
9. Be polite, courteous and respectful toward others regardless of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color,
gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, citizenship/immigration status,
weight, sexual orientation, physical and/or emotional condition, disability, marital status and political
beliefs, and refrain from making slurs based on these criteria;
10. Behave in a polite, truthful and cooperative manner toward students and school staff;
11. Promote good human relations and build bridges of understanding among the members of the school
community;
12. Use non-confrontational methods to resolve conflicts;
13. Participate and vote in student government elections;
14. Provide positive leadership by making student government a meaningful forum to encourage maximum
involvement;
15. Work with school staff in developing broad extracurricular programs in order to represent the range of
physical, social and cultural interests and needs of students;
16. Observe ethical codes of responsible journalism;
17. Refrain from obscene and defamatory communication in speech, writing and other modes of expression,
including electronic expression, in their interactions with the school community;
18. Express themselves in speech, writing and other modes of expression, including electronic expression in a
manner which promotes cooperation and does not interfere with the educational process;
19. Assemble in a peaceful manner and respect the decision of students who do not wish to participate;
20. Bring to school only those personal possessions which are safe and do not interfere with the learning
environment;
21. Adhere to the guidelines established for dress and activities in the school gymnasium, physical education
classes, laboratories and shops;
22. Be familiar with the school Discipline Code and abide by school rules and regulations;
23. Provide leadership to encourage fellow students to follow established school policies and practices;
24. Keep parents informed of school-related matters, including progress in school, social and educational
events, and ensure that parents receive communications that are provided by school staff to students for
transmittal to their parents.

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NYC DOE Discipline Code (2015) Pg. 15 http://schools.nyc.gov/NR/rdonlyres/CD69C859-524C-43E1-AF25-
C49543974BBF/0/DiscCodebookletApril2015FINAL.pdf
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Delayed Opening
In the event of inclement weather, school delays and closings will be posted at the New York City
Department of Education website at http://schools.nyc.gov/default.aspx. Delay and closing information
will also be reported on the following local television stations and radio stations:

ABC – CBS - NBC –

TV TV TV
WINS WNYE WYLX
1010 71.5 620
AM FM AM
WCBS WSKQ NY 1
880 97.9
AM FM
WBLS WLIB WNYE
107.5 1190 –TV
FM
WADD WLDM
1280 1380
AM AM

Bell Schedule – FY 2015-16

Start End
Period
Time Time
7:15 8:00
0
a.m. a.m.
8:05 8:50
1
a.m. a.m.
8:52 9:37
2
a.m. a.m.
9:39 10:24
3
a.m. a.m.
10:26 11:11
4
a.m. a.m.
11:13 11:58
5
a.m. a.m.
12:00 12:45
6
p.m. p.m.
12:47 1:32
7
p.m. p.m.
1:34 2:19
8
p.m. p.m.
Periods are 45 minutes

Attendance
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General Attendance Information
Our school is in session from 7:15 a.m. to 2:19 p.m. Students who are present at 7:30 a.m. may
enjoy a free breakfast in our cafeteria. Our official daily attendance is taken after a student scans
into the building and subject class attendance is taken in all periods. Students who are late must
report directly to the attendance office, in room 2n15, and then to his/her appropriate subject
class. All students are expected to attend school every school day and to report to all of their
scheduled classes.

Parent/Guardian Notifications
When a student is absent from school, a phone call will be made notifying the parent/guardian of
the absence.

The Role of the Parent/Guardian

When a parent or guardian informs our school that their child will be absent for more than three
consecutive days, then the parent coordinator will inform the teachers and homework support
will be arranged. In addition, parents or guardians are responsible for submitting documents
related to absences due to illness, college visits, and other educational events to the attendance
office. These documents will be reviewed by the attendance office staff and a specific reason code
will be recorded for each absence.

At the end of each marking period, the parent or guardian should review the record of attendance
appearing on the report card. If an error has been made, he/she should provide the student with
a note identifying the error. This note must be brought to the Attendance Office, Room 2n15.

Unexcused Absences
Students who fail to bring a written excuse upon their return may be subject to disciplinary action.
Students who are present in school but absent from certain classes may be disciplined in a similar
manner.

Lateness
When a student scans in late, our computer system, CAASS, automatically prints out a Late Pass.
The Late Pass will be used to admit him/her to the subject class. The Late Pass must be presented
to the classroom teacher when he/she reports to the class.

Messages and Telephone Calls

Except for emergencies, your child will not be able to call you during the school day. If you wish to
speak with your child's teacher or a staff member, please contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Icon
Morgan, at 718-564-2540 Ext. 16326.

Uniform Policy
In order to provide an environment conducive to promoting educational excellence with minimum
distractions and disruptions of the learning environment, we have adopted a Uniform Policy that
ALL Students are required to subscribe when school is in session and/or during school related
trips/functions. The uniform policy is a outlined below:

Shirt Sweaters Pants Shoes

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 Middle  Light blue  White/Black/Navy  Navyblue pants  Black
School polo shirts  No logos, images or or skirts
 STAR logo writing  No jeans
 No Hoodies
High  White polo  White/Black/Navy  Black pants or  Black
School shirts  No logos, images or skirts
 STAR logo writing  No jeans
 No Hoodies

In order to provide an environment conducive to promoting educational excellence with minimum

distractions and disruptions of the learning environment, we expect you and your child’s
cooperation in complying with the following dress code. Students who violate the dress code shall
be required to modify their appearance by covering or removing the inappropriate item. If
necessary or practical, it shall be replaced with an acceptable item. Any student who refuses to
cooperate may be required to return home with a parent/guardian or be suspended.

Use of Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices

Students can enter school buildings with their cell phones, and electronic devices. However, it does
NOT give students the right to USE their phones or electronic devices in the building. The following
is the policy of STAR Early College High School and the Erasmus Campus regarding the use of cell
phones and other electronic devices at school.

 We are a full time scanning campus, which means that all items; including cell phones and all
electronic items must be scanned to protect the safety and security of the students and staff of this
campus.
 Upon entering the school building, all students are expected to turn off their cell phones and
electronic devices.
 During instructional time cell phones, computing devices, portable music and entertainment
systems may not be turned on.
 During hall passing cell phones computing devices and portable music and entertainment systems
may not be turned on.
 Students may not turn on or use their cell phones or electronic devices in the classroom.
 It is STRICTLY prohibited, for any student to photograph; video or audio record any student,
teacher, administrator, or anyone else in the vicinity of the school building.
 Cell phones, computing devices, and portable music and entertainment systems may not be turned
on or used during school fire drills or other emergency preparedness exercises.
 Cell phones, computing devices, and portable music and entertainment systems may not be used
in the cafeteria, locker rooms or bathrooms.
 During an exam or quiz, if a student is caught on their cell phone or any other electronic device,
the student will be found in violation of the schools electronic policy, and upon investigation may
receive a failing grade on that examination.
 During state administered exams (regents exams) students will NOT be allowed to have their cell
phone or electronic device on them.
 STAR Early College High School and the Erasmus Hall high school campus will NOT be held
responsible or liable for damaged, lost, or stolen, cell phones or any other electronic device.

Students who use cell phones, computing devices, and/or portable music and entertainment
systems in violation of any provision of the DOE’s Discipline Code, the school’s policy, Chancellor’s

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 regulation A-413, and/or the DOE’s Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy (“IAUSP”) students
who’s use of cell phones, computing devices, and/or portable music and entertainment systems
leads to a disruption of the educational process, puts any student (including him or herself) any
teacher, administrator or staff member in a compromising, unsafe, illegal, unethical, immoral or
questionable situation or position, can be punishable according to the chancellors regulations and
the New York State/City penal code. And can be subjected to disciplinary action in accordance with
the guidance interventions and disciplinary responses set forth in the Discipline Code. Some of
these disciplinary actions may include, but are not limited to:

 Confiscation of the device until the end of the school day.

 Confiscation of the device until a parent/guardian retrieves the device.
 Suspension of the student’s right to bring a cell phone or electronic device into the building.

Code of Conduct
Students are expected to be courteous and respectful to the staff and to each other. It is essential
for all students to be prepared for classes with notebooks, pens, and other materials requested by
teachers.

Misconduct and Possible Consequences

Students are not permitted to:

 Bring weapons to school.

 Threaten or otherwise endanger the safety of others.
 Sell, distribute, or use illegal drugs and/or controlled substances.
 Engage in scholastic dishonesty.
 Bring visitors into the school area.
 Use abusive language or engage in verbal, physical, or sexual harassment of others.
 Remain in the school building after classes unless under direct supervision of a staff member.
 Smoke or drink alcohol in the building or on the grounds contiguous to the school.
 Play with playing cards in school.
 Play games of chance on school property.
 Loiter in exits, stairwells or halls.
 Use headphones.
 Wear Clothing with inappropriate messages.
Students who engage in misconduct may be subject to disciplinary action. Additionally, privileges,
such as school trips, out to lunch, participation in after-school activities, school prom, graduation,
and participation in PSAL events, may be revoked. For a comprehensive listing of all school rules
please see The New York City Department of Education Citywide Standards of Discipline and
Intervention, available at school or at http://schools.nyc.gov.

Bullying
Bullying is an intentional and repeated written, verbal or physical act that causes mental or
physical harm to another person. No students are allowed to engage in bullying.

Elevator Policy
Students are not permitted to ride the elevator unless they have a valid elevator pass issued by the
school.

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 Use of School Locker
 Lockers are the property of the school and the administrative staff has the authority to govern
their proper use.
 Lockers and locks are assigned to individual students. Students may not swap lockers or locks.
 Students wishing to use the school locker must use a school lock. The application to use a locker
and to purchase a lock can be found on the school website.
 Locks may not be removed, substituted or exchanged.
 If a lock is broken or lost, a replacement lock will be supplied at the cost of a new lock.
 Contraband (such as illegal drugs, weapons or alcoholic beverages) is not permitted in the school
building and may not be stored in lockers.
 Safeguarding lockers and their contents is the responsibility of the student.

Academics
Academic Honesty Policy
Two of the most important principles of higher education are academic freedom and academic honesty.
Academic freedom is the right of all members to participate in a free and open exchange of ideas. With
this freedom comes the responsibility for academic integrity.

Academic dishonesty of any type, including cheating and plagiarism, is unacceptable at STAR Early
College School. Cheating is any misrepresentation in academic work. Plagiarism is the representation of
another person's work, words or ideas as your own and is punishable by failure of the quiz, test,
examination, term paper, or other assignment on which plagiarism or cheating occurred. Disciplinary
proceedings will be held in consonance with the NYC DOE Discipline Code (2015) and may result in
penalties of admonition, warning, disciplinary probation, suspension, expulsion.2

Examples of academic dishonesty include:

 Presenting the ideas of others (either by paraphrasing or direct quotation) without credit to the
source. This applies equally to a single phrase or an entire essay.
 Using secondary sources, even for research, if a teacher has advised students not to do so.
 Failing to provide adequate citations for material obtained through online sources.
 Copying from someone else’s exam, homework, or lab.
 Allowing someone to copy or submit one’s work as his/her own.
 Using notes or other materials (including cell phones) during a test or exam without authorization.
 Submitting the same paper in more than one course without the knowledge and approval of the
teachers involved.
 Knowingly participating in a group project which presents plagiarized materials.
 Sharing questions or answers with students who have yet to take an exam.

All students and their parents/guardians are required to sign the school’s academic honesty
policy.

School Grading Policy

You are responsible for knowing our school wide grading policy and monitoring your (or your
child’s) academic performance and progress. Grades will be comprised of:

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See Brooklyn College Policy on Academic Honesty. http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/core3/currah/acinteg.htm
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 Tests & Projects 40 %
Quizzes 20%
Classwork 20%
Homework 10%
Participation 5%

Note: Professors at Brooklyn College are not obligated to subscribe to STAR’s grading policy. Each
professor at Brooklyn College will discuss his/her expectations and grading policies, including
exam make-up policies for the class, at the beginning of each semester.

Pupil Path - Real Time Monitoring of Grades and Student Performance

Any student, parent or guardian can check on the submission of assignments (e.g. classwork,
homework) grades (e.g. quizzes, tests and projects) as well as conduct. At the beginning of the
school year, all incoming students, parents and guardians will receive a packet that contains
information on how to register your PupilPath account. Students Username ID and Password will
be different from Parents and Guardians and students will have different accounts to see the same
grades for the student. Furthermore, students, parents and guardians can – and should -
communicate with their teachers as frequently as possible.

Any parent or guardian can keep track of their child's assignments in their classes on this
homepage without having to login by following the directions below:

Please Note: If you need a Pupil Path Registration Code or need to reset your Username ID and/or
Password please email Ms. Lombard at DLombard@schools.nyc.gov.

Library
All students are permitted to use the school library during their lunch and free periods. They must
show their student ID at the door, which is open during the first fifteen minutes of each period.

Use of School Computers and Internet Policy

The use of school computers, as well as accessing the internet using a school computer, must be
solely educational. Students are prohibited from:

 Sending or receiving personal messages

 Using the internet for commercial purposes
 Using copyrighted materials without permission
 Lobbying for political purposes
 Accessing pornographic or obscene materials
 Sending or receiving inappropriate messages
 Vandalizing equipment

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Physical Education Policy
Students will be required to take and pass physical education each semester. Any student failing
physical education must repeat the course. The department dress code for physical education is navy blue
shorts with the STAR logo and a gray t-shirt with the STAR logo.

Promotion Requirements
 A ninth grade student entering tenth grade is required to have earned a minimum of eight (8) credits.
Furthermore, these credits must include two credits in English, two credits in social studies, and two
passing terms of physical education (one may be substituted by health).
 A tenth grade student entering eleventh grade is required to have earned a minimum of twenty (20)
credits. Furthermore, these credits must include four credits in English, four credits in social studies,
two credits in mathematics, two credits in science, and four passing terms of physical education (one
may be substituted by health).
 An eleventh grade student entering twelfth grade is required to have earned a minimum of twenty
eight (28) credits. Furthermore, these credits must include six credits in English, six credits in social
studies, four credits in mathematics, four credits in science, and six terms of physical education (one
may be substituted by health).
 In order for a student to graduate at the end of the twelfth grade, he/she is required to have earned
a minimum of forty-four (44) credits as well as satisfactory grades on all required New York State
Regents Exams. See next page for details.

Any student who does not meet promotional requirements will be held back in his/her current grade.
Additionally, he/she is expected to take extra courses in the following year(s) to make up the failing courses
and may be required to attend summer school and/or extended hour programs.

NYS Graduation Requirements

Regents Diploma Advanced Regents
Diploma
Credit Requirements # Credits # Credits
English 8 8
Social Studies 8 8
Global History 4 4
American History 2 2
Economics 1 1
Participation In Government 1 1
Science (Including Lab) 6 6
Life Science 2 2
Physical Science 2 2
Life Science or Physical Science 2 2
Mathematics 6 6
Visual Art, Music, Dance 2 2
Second Language 2 6
Health and Physical Education 5 5
Physical Education 4 4
Health Education 1 1
Elective Areas 7 3
Total 44 44

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 Regents Diploma Advanced Regents
Diploma
Regents Exam requirements Score Score
Comprehensive English ≥ 65 ≥ 65
Integrated Algebra ≥ 65 ≥ 65
Geometry ≥ 65 ≥ 65
Algebra II/Trigonometry ≥ 65 ≥ 65
Global History and Geography ≥ 65 ≥ 65
U.S. History and Government ≥ 65 ≥ 65
Science ≥ 65 (any science) ≥ 65 (life science)
Science ≥ 65
Language other than English ≥ 65
*Students who receive an Advanced Regents Diploma with an average of 90 or above on nine required Regents Exams will be
granted an Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors. If students who meet requirements for an Advanced Regents diploma achieve
a score of 85 or higher on each of the three required math Regents exams (Integrated Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra
2/Trigonometry), they are considered mastery in mathematics. If students who meet requirements for an Advanced Regents
Diploma achieve a score of 85 or higher on any three science Regents exams, they are considered mastery in science. * Students in
orchestra or chorus for three terms are exempt from music appreciation.

Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Valedictorian status is awarded to the student(s) earning the highest grade point average* in the
graduating class at the end of the 7th term. Salutatorian status is awarded to the student(s) earning
the second highest grade point average* in the class at the end of the 7th term. If two students
receive exactly the same grade point average, both of them will be awarded the valedictorian
status and no salutatorian status will be awarded.
* All credits beginning in the 10th grade must be earned in STAR.

Guidance Counselors/College Counselors

Guidance counselors help students with both academic and personal needs. A student should seek
counseling when needed. Except in certain circumstances, what he/she discloses to the counselor
is confidential. A student may also be referred to his/her guidance counselor by parents, teachers,
or other students. If additional counseling is necessary, the guidance counselor will then follow up
with a referral to outside resources.

College counselors work primarily with juniors and seniors to help the with the college and
scholarship application process.

OTHER STUDENT SERVICES

Metrocards
The New York City Department of Education Office of Pupil Transportation determines whether a
student is eligible for a Metrocard, based on the distance of his/her home from the school.

All students eligible for Metrocards will receive their Metrocards at the beginning of each
semester. Proper behavior is expected of all students on the buses and trains. A student Metrocard
is only to be used by the student to whom it is issued, and whose name appears on the card. No
student may loan his/her card to any other student.

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Metrocards are only to be used for transportation to and from school or for school related activities
during the hours of 5:30 am to 8:30 pm. Students may not use their Metrocards on weekends and
holidays. Students who are members of teams may be entitled to additional 2-trip Metrocards for
transportation to practices and games. A full fare Metrocard provides three trips on both train and
surface bus lines. On most trips, students can use their Metrocards freely to transfer from bus to
bus, train to bus, or bus to train. A half-fare Metrocard is only good for bus transportation and is
also valid for three trips per day.

If a student loses or damages a Metrocard, he/she must fill out a request for a replacement card.
This form is available in the Main Office, room 1n32. Replacement Metrocards will be available
the next day.

Working Papers
Working papers are available in the guidance offices and can be processed in Room 2n6. See Ms.
Goulbourne for details.

Updating Personal Information

In order to maintain the accuracy of student records, any change to personal information, such as
name, home address and phone number, should be reported. A request of change can be processed
in Room 2n15 with the proper documentation.

Photo Release
Written parental consent is required for any student to be photographed in school related
activities and to appear in any school publications. This form will be distributed to all new students
annually.

Immunizations and Health Screenings

A student may not attend school unless he/she provides documentation that he/she meets the
provisional immunization requirements set forth by the New York City Department of Education.

Visitors
All visitors must sign in the Visitor Log Book, which is located in the main office, room 1n32. In
general, an appointment is required for a parent/guardian to meet with a school official. When
there is an urgent need and an appointment is not possible, a parent/guardian can check in at the
front desk and he/she will be directed to the appropriate office. ABSOLUTELY NO visitor passes
will be issued to students’ friends, out-of-town guests, siblings, cousins, or anyone else who is not
coming to school on official business.

Fire Drills
Fire drills at regular intervals are required by law. It is essential that, during a fire drill, every student obeys
orders promptly and exits the room and/or building by the prescribed route as quickly as possible. Talking
is not permitted during fire drills.

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Lutheran Health Clinic at Erasmus Hall
The Nurse’s Office (located in the basement, BS14) is open from 7:15 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, when school is in session. Students who become ill at school must obtain a written pass from the
main office and report to the Health Office. If a student needs to take medication during school hours, it
should be brought to the Health Office with a form signed by the parent or guardian. The form, Section 504
Medication Form, is available in the Health Clinic. If a student is going to self-medicate, he/she needs to
carry a note from the parent or guardian stating the medication, its purpose, and how long the medication
will be needed.

Messages
In general, no messages will be delivered to students during the school day. In case of emergency,
parents/guardian should contact Dwayne Salmon, Parent Coordinator, at 718-564-2540 Ext. 16326.

Lost ID Cards
Lost ID cards can be replaced by filing a request form in the Main Office, room 1n32. The replacement fee
is $2.00 for an ID card.

Extracurricular Activities
Involvement in extracurricular activities requires good academic standing. All clubs/pubs must be
registered with the Ms. Lombard and have a faculty advisor who is responsible for the club. The faculty
advisor cannot be the Ms. Lombard. Clubs can't meet without an advisor on record. All rooms must be left
in their original condition following a club meeting.

Student Government Organization (SGO)

The student body of STAR is represented by the Student Government Organization (SGO) consisting of a
group of elected and appointed students who serve the student body in the areas of improving student life
by through managing extracurricular activities and organizing out-of-school activities.

ARISTA
The STAR chapter of ARISTA, the National Honor Society, is an organization dedicated to upholding the four
pillars of Character, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service. Students in 10th and 11th grades with a GPA of 90
are eligible to apply. Once selected, ARISTA members must complete a service requirement which may be
fulfilled by activities such as tutoring, volunteering, ushering for school theater productions, and working
at school’s open houses.

PSAL Athletics
The following PSAL Sports are available to students in 9th – 12th grade.

PSAL Sports Teams at Erasmus Hall

Boys’ Athletic Teams Girls’ Athletic Teams
Baseball Softball
Basketball Basketball
Bowling Bowling
Golf Golf
Gymnastics Gymnastics
Track & Field Track & Field
Football Football
Soccer Soccer
Swimming Swimming
Volleyball Volleyball
Wrestling Wrestling

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