Dear Parents/Guardians,
Welcome to another eventful year at I.S. 281. Our school website is an excellent tool to communicate with the households of our students. Please continue to check it on a regular basis for school news and announcements.
Our Senior Class is a wonderful group and we truly want to make this a year to remember! It is hard to believe that our children have entered their third year at Cavallaro. On our way to June graduation, it is my goal to schedule a variety of events that celebrate the efforts of your child inside our building and beyond.
High School Application Process -
In June of 2009, High School Directories were distributed to students. H.S. Applications will be distributed to students in October. We are committed to making sure that students and parents are fully informed regarding the H.S. application process. Save the date: HS Information Night, Tues. Oct. 20th!!! (see info below). Also, dates for the City-Wide High School Fairs will be posted on this site. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Schussler or Ms. Weiner in our Guidance Office (718-996-8080) to assist you.
Senior Days – Throughout the school year several days will be dedicated to our Senior Class.Please note that prior to any Senior Day a flyer or letter will be sent home to parents detailing the guidelines of acceptable practices for that day. Senior Jersey Day was great. We're sure that Crazy/Hat Day will be so much fun!
Senior Demerit System – At the beginning of the school year, an assembly will be held to review our Senior Demerit System and Code of Conduct with the students. A letter outlining this policy will be sent home to parents for review. A copy of this letter can also be viewed here and below. If you have any questions regarding the Demerit System, please feel free to contact Mr. Hall at (718) 996-6706 ext. 2262.
Senior Dues – At the beginning of the school year an information packet will be sent home with your child regarding the payment of Senior Dues. Each student who pays senior dues will receive their cap, gown and tassel for our graduation ceremony, a hardcopy of our senior yearbook, a DVD yearbook, senior class t-shirt and polo shirt, free admission to school dances and a host of other senior activities. Senior dues are $95 and can be paid in twenty dollar increments. Please pay with a check or money order. A copy of our Senior Dues Letter can be accessed here and below.
We are all excited about the 2009-2010 school year. Let’s work together to make the Class of 2010 the best one yet!
If you ever you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at (718) 996-6706 Extension 2261.
Sincerely,
Mr. M. Hayden
8th Grade Assistant Principal
High School Information
HS applications were distributed to students on Friday, October 9th. Completed applications are due no later than November 20th. Completed aplications should be returned to homeroom teachers. Guidance counselors will go into each class to discuss the application process with students within the next week or so.
Parents are encouraged to attend the PTA meeting scheduled for October 20th (7PM). The theme of the meeting will be "The HS Application Process". 8th grade students may attend along with their parent(s). Being that this will be a PTA meeting, students may not attend without their parents. Information regarding HS Open Houses will no longer be listed in this section.
Please check the "8th Grade Calendar" section of this website in order to view the most current 8th grade news, including HS Open Houses.
2009 Brooklyn Borough High School Fair
Saturday, October 24th & Sunday, October 25th; 11AM-3PM;
@ Edward R Murrow HS (1600 Ave. L, Bklyn, NY 11230.
***there are Borough HS Fairs scheduled as follows for the other boroughs (same dates and times as Bklyn);
I encourage you to visit HS Fairs. They are always VERY informative.
Regarding "HS Night":
The theme of the October 20th PTA Meeting is The HS Application Process. At that meeting our guidance staff and the 8th grade Assistant Principal will present a comprehensive program to help parents manage the application process. It will be worthwhile, informative meeting. The meeting will begin at 7pm and will end approroximately 8:30pm.
Regarding Specialized HS Exams:
SHSAT exams for Specialized HS's take place as follows:
*November 7/8 for current 8th grade students and 8th grade Sabbath observers
*November 14th for 8th grade students with special needs and approved 504 accommodations
*November 22nd for Sabbath observers with special needs and approved 504 accommodations
***Guidance counselors will go into every class to distribute Admission Tickets (which indicate the date, location and time of the test) before the end of October, to interested students. If a child asks for a ticket, he/she will get one. We have been told that this might take place as late as the end of October.
If you have any questions please call our guidance office.
Senior Notices
You can find any important Senior Notices that are sent home on this page.
Senior Demerit Policy Letter
Senior Dues Letter
Reminder:
8th Graders that fail one (1) core subect for the final report card CANNOT GRADUATE. 8th Graders must also score a 2 or above o State ELA and Math tests in order to graduate (unless a student's IEP states a modified criteria)
We have arranged some exciting social events for our seniors throughout the rest of the year. Participation in these events will be based on appropriate behavior and good academic standing.
Click here for the Senior Year Demerit Policy Notification Letter.
Call the Guidance Department at anytime for help and advice concerning the high school application. 718- 996-6706 (Press 4 on the menu) or 718-996-8080
Most important—please stress the importance of good grades and behavior. Promotion to High School depends on the passing of ALL major subjects.