the Back-to-School Issue

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Dr. Mars, Principal
WEEKLY
La!
Opening Anew
Full Article
on Page 06
Full Article
on Page 02
Front of building before scaffolding.
What’s Inside?
Week of September 7, 2015
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03
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Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts
Weekly Calendar
Principal’s Message
In the News
10
11
13
Building Community
College & Career
Readiness
Administrative
Weekly Bulletin | Week of September 7, 2015
02 | Weekly Calendar
Student Schedules
These are the primary bell schedules
that will be used this year. Please clip
and save
DATE
DAY
DESCRIPTION
Sep 7
Monday
Labor Day; School Closed
Sep 9
Wednesday
First Day of School; Special Schedule; OP After Period 3
Sep 10
Thursday
Schedule Change Meetings w/ Counselors: Freshmen
Fire Drill; Period 3 (See Page 9 for a list of dates.)
AP Textbook Distribution — Math & Science
Sep 11
Friday
Schedule Change Meetings w/ Counselors: Sophomores
AP Textbook Distribution — Art, LOTE, Social Studies
Rapid Dismissal
Sep 9, First Day of School
Important upcoming dates
Regular
1
8:00 - 8:42
2
8:45 - 9:27
1
8:00 - 8:45
3
9:31 - 10:13
2
8:49 - 9:34
OP
10:17 - 10:47
3
9:38 - 10:26
4
10:51 - 11:33
4
10:30 - 11:15
5
11:37 - 12:19
5
11:19 - 12:04
6
12:23 - 1:05
6
12:08 - 12:53
7
1:09 - 1:51
7
12:57 - 1:42
8
1:55 - 2:37
8
1:46 - 2:31
9
2:41 - 3:23
9
2:35 - 3:20
10
3:27 - 4:09
10
3:24 - 4:09
11
4:13 - 4:55
11
4:13 - 5:01
Sep 12
Saturday
SAT Administration
Sep 14
Monday
School Closed — Rosh Hashanah
Sep 15
Tuesday
School Closed — Rosh Hashanah
1
8:10-8:47
1
8:00 - 8:44
Sep 16
Wednesday
OP - New Program Distribution
2
8:51-9:28
2
8:48 - 9:32
Schedule Change Meetings w/ Counselors: Juniors
3
9:32-10:11
3
9:36 - 10:20
Textbook Distribution — Math & Science
4
10:15-10:52
4
10:24 -11:08
Senior Grade Level Assembly: Period 2 & 3
5
10:56-11:33
5
11:12 - 11:56
Archon/Arista Meeting; 4:10 PM; Library
6
11:37-12:14
6
12:00 - 12:44
PM School Begins
7
12:18-12:55
7
12:48 - 1:32
1:36 - 2:20
Sep 17
Thursday
PA Meetings; 6:00 PM, General & Studio Meetings
8
12:59- 1:36
8
Schedule Change Meetings w/ Counselors: Seniors
9
1:40 – 2:17
OP
2:24 - 2:34
Textbook Distribution — Social Studies
10
2:21 – 2:58
9
2:38 - 3:22
Attendance & Safety Meeting; Period 6
11
3:02 - 3:39
10
3:26 - 4:09
11
4:13 - 4:47
SGO Meeting; 4:15 PM; Principal’s Conference Room (PCR)
Sep 18
Friday
OP
Conference
Last Day for Schedule Changes
Fire Drill; Period 2
Building Response Team (BRT); Period 6
Textbook Distribution — Health, Art, LOTE, & Music
Sep 21
Monday
Grade Level Assemblies
Juniors: Period 2, Concert Hall
Sophomores: Period 9, Concert Hall
Archon/Arista Summer Community Service Hours Due;
Input through Naviance (x2VOL); See Page 7.
Bell Schedule
Monday, 7
School Closed
Tuesday, 8
No Students
Wednesday, 9
Special OP
Thursday, 10
Regular
Friday, 11
Regular
Sep 22
Tuesday
Sep 23
Wednesday
School Closed: Yom Kippur
Sep 24
Thursday
School Closed: Eid Al Adha
Sep 25
Friday
Monday, 14
School Closed
Sep 26
Saturday
Citywide High School Fair; Brooklyn Tech
Tuesday, 15
School Closed
Citywide High School Fair; Brooklyn Tech
Wednesday, 16
OP
Thursday, 17
Regular
Friday, 18
Regular
Sep 27
Sunday
Bell Schedule
03 | Principal’s Message
A Message from Dr. Mars
Equity is providing the opportunity for
every child to succeed and excellence is the
benchmark.
Dear fellow LaGuardians,
Welcome to the beginning of another school year, one full of promise and
excitement as we work together to achieve our potential as both artists and scholars.
You are given a tremendous opportunity to develop the highest, most truthful
expression of yourself and to make this world a kinder, more beautiful place. I
challenge you to use this opportunity to hone your crafts. Strive to be the person
you want to be; challenge yourself to achieve your goals; and embrace your
potential, for this year -- and your entire career at LaGuardia Arts.
I urge you to make friends, be kind to those you meet, and have face-to-face
conversations with those whom you disagree. We have an honor system here
at LaGuardia. We expect you to do the right thing. We want your parents and
guardians to be proud of you and your accomplishments. We want you to optimize
your humanity and use your talent to build new bridges to ways of thinking and
knowing. I wish you all the best, and I am inspired by the things we can achieve as a
community.
Sincerely,
Dr. Mars,
Principal
04 | In the News
Guidance News
Staffing
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS OF
OUR GUIDANCE STAFF
We would like to welcome Ms.
Blum, Ms. DiMaggio, Ms. Persaud,
Guidance Department Directory
Assistant Principal,
Pupil Personnel Services
Dr. Mark Stricklin-Witherspoon
and Dr. Suh to our Guidance
Ext. 2206
Rm. 206A
Director of Guidance
Hunt, Shenea
Ext. 3206
Rm. 234A
Guidance Secretary
Marte, Margaret
Ext. 5235
Rm. 206F
Department.
Counseling
SMALL GROUP COUNSELING
CENTER TO OPEN
Guidance Counselor Caseloads
Room 243 is the Small Group
Art
Counseling Center. This will enable
A – Ch
Hunt, Shenea
Ext. 3206 Rm. 234A
Ci – Mi
Scherz Reich, Robyn
Ext. 3234 Rm. 234B
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Di Maggio, Katherine
Ext. 4234 Rm. 234C
the Guidance Staff to conduct two,
small sessions during a period.
Organization Skills
STUDENT PLANNERS
Dance
A–Z
Hunt, Shenea
Ext. 3206
Rm. 234A
DISTRIBUTED DURING OP
Once again our Parents
Association is providing the
Drama
A–Z
Rosenstein, Beth
Ext. 2234
Rm. 206B
La! Student Planners for each
student. Not only is our Handbook
information included but also
Music
students find the monthly and
A – Gn
Blum, Erica
Ext. 1234
Rm. 206E
daily calendars essential for
Go – Ni
Suh, Sunny Park
Ext. 4206
Rm. 206D
staying organized and focused.
Nj – Z
Persaud, Suzette
Ext. 5234
Rm. 234D
Freshmen
Di Maggio, Katherine
Ext. 4234
Rm. 234 C
The NYC DOE is committed to
Sophomores
Rosenstein, Beth
Ext. 1234
Rm. 206E
maintaining a safe and supportive
Juniors
Persaud, Suzette
Ext. 4206
Rm. 206D
learning environment that is free
Seniors
Suh, Sunny Park
Ext. 4234
Rm. 234C
from harassment, intimidation and/
Technical Theater
The planners will be distributred
the day of school during OP.
Respect For All
or bullying and from discrimination
based on actual or perceived race,
Guidance Staff
color, citizen-ship/immigration
Conservatory Specialist
Grilikhes, Nancy
Ext. 1206
Rm. 206B
College Advisor
Currier, Ann
Ext. 1226
Rm. 206B
origin, disability, ethnicity, gender,
College Advisor
Scott, Christine
Ext. 4323
Rm. 206C
gender identity, gender expression,
status, religion, creed, national
sexual orientation, or weight.
Social Worker
John O’Neill
Ext. 2323
Rm. 323D
Substance Prevention
Evelyn Carela
Ext. 5323
Rm. 232A
Intervention Specialist
Our Respect For All liaison is Mr.
Brummel, who can be found in
Room 229B.
(SAPIS)
05 | In the News
Welcome New Staff Members
This year, we have several new staff members into the LaGuardia
Family. Please welcome:
Erica Blum Katherine Dimaggio Deneane Estrada Michelle Krisa Mary Claire O’Keefe Suzette Persaud Dr. Sunny Park Suh Rodrigo Vega Deniss Vinogradov Justos Vogel Joan Wu Kim Yancy-Moore Guidance
Guidance
Secretary (Payroll/Purchasing)
Health
Chemistry
Guidance
Guidance
Vocal Music
Physics
Social Studies
Physical Education
Drama
What students received in First Day of
School OP
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Student Programs with program
change information
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MetroCards
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Lunch Direct Certification letters
(some students) and Lunch
Application Fliers
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Weekly Bulletin
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Student Planners
In addition, Incoming Students will receive:
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ID Cards
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Dining Hall PIN Numbers
Lunch Applications On Line
This year, Lunch Applications are
available on-line by visiting: https://www.
applyforlunch.com/Application. The
process is expected to take approximately
15 minutes. Families wishing to submit a
paper application may pick one up from
Room 229A.
Student MetroCards
First semester MetroCards are distributed
during OP. Students are eligible for free-
Program Change Requests
The Program Office has worked
tirelessly to schedule students
in the appropriate classes. Each
student received with a copy of
their schedule a Program Change
Request Form and should follow
this program until they receive a
new copy. There are 4 situations
in which a program change will be
approved:
1. You are scheduled for a class
that you have already passed.
2. You are missing one of the
academic courses you need to
graduate.
3. You are missing a required
studio class.
4. There is a gap in your program
on five consecutive days.
Students are scheduled into the
classes they need to graduate;
there are very few openings in
classes which would allow for
students to make a schedule
change.
fare privileges on public transit facilities if
they reside 1 1/2 miles or more from school;
students are eligible for half-fare surface
transportation if they reside more than 1/2
mile from their school. The MetroCard is
valid for one semester on the days when
Program change requests for
change of teacher, change or
dropping of lunch period, or
change of session (earlier or later
schedule) will not be honored.
If you would like to discuss your
program with your counselor,
you may meet with her during a
lunch period in the second floor
guidance suite on the following
date:
school is in session. Do not discard your
fall MetroCard until you receive your spring
MetroCard. The card is good for 3 trips
per school day. Lost or stolen cards must
be deactivated, and we are unable to issue
a new MetroCard at the time the card is
reported lost or stolen. For MetroCard
information, please go to Rm 230 before
1:00 PM.
Club Applications Now Available
Club Applications were emailed to each
student to their Gmail @laguardiahs.org
account.
9 graders: Thur, September 10
10th graders: Fri, September 11
11th graders: Wed, September 16
12th grades: Thur, September 17
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The last day to initiate a schedule
change is Fri, September 18.
Girls Bowling
The Girls Bowling Team will have a meeting
after periods 8, 9 and 10 Wednesday
September 9th and Thursday September
10. Our first practice will be Friday
September 11. See Coach Shale for more
information.
06 | In the News
Bring Your Own Device
(BYOD) Policy
Any student who wishes to use a
personally owned electronic device
within LaGuardia Arts must follow the
device policy. For the purposes of
BYOD, “Device” means a privately owned
wireless and/or portable electronic piece
of equipment that includes laptops,
netbooks, tablets/slates, and iPod Touches
(for music and language classes). Cell
phones are not permitted.
•
The student takes full responsibility
for his or her device and keeps it with
him or her at all times. The school is
not responsible for the security of the
Opening Anew for the 31 School Year
st
Every summer for the past 31 school
installed. Last April, scaffolding — the
years, the Custodial Staff prepares the
tiered structure that goes up the side of
building for the return of almost 2,700
the building — was erected around the
students and 200 staff.
building. Our construction crew worked
This summer continued the
device.
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the proper care of their personal
device, including any costs of repair,
replacement or any modifications
needed to use the device at school.
very hard, and as a result, half of the
refurbishment of the outside of our
building is complete and that scaffolding
building. The facade was repaired and
is being removed.
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The school reserves the right to
inspect a student’s personal device
if there is reason to believe that the
In addition, our custodial staff used
painted.
The student is responsible for
Approximately seven years ago,
the time to paint much of the school,
student has violated NYC department
the ‘bridging’ — the covered walkways
thoroughly clean all classrooms, and
of Education Policies or LaGuardia
that keep pedestrians safe from any
strip and wax all tile floors, and drain the
Arts policies, administrative
potential falling dust or debris — was
cooling towers.
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procedures, school rules or has
engaged in other misconduct while
Textbook Distribution
iCal Feature
using their personal device.
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Violations of any policies,
Textbook Distribution will take place
Add La!’s web calendar to
administrative procedures or school
using the following schedule. Students
your computer, phone, or
rules involving a student’s personally
must have their ID Cards in order to scan
tablet by using the iCal feed URL and
owned device might result in the loss
out a textbook.
have the current list of events at your
of use of the device in school and/or
finger tips.
disciplinary action.
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Art (AP only)
9/11/2015
Art (non-AP)
9/18/2015
http://laguardiahs.org/?rhc_action=get_
Health (all)
9/18/2015
icalendar_events&post_type[]=events
The student complies with teachers’
request to shut down the computer/
device or close the screen.
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Personal devices shall be charged
LOTE (AP only)
9/11/2015
LOTE (non-AP)
9/18/2015
Paste the above URL to either iCal
prior to bringing it to school and shall
Math (AP only)
9/10/2015
(Mac) or Google Calendar, or any other
be capable of running off its own
Math (non-AP)
9/16/2015
calendar that supports iCal Feed.
Music (all)
9/18/2015
Generally this can be found in the
Science (AP only)
9/10/2015
Preferences section of your device n
Science (non-AP)
9/16/2015
Social Studies (AP Only) 9/11/2015
Social Studies (non-AP) 9/17/2015
battery while at school.
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The student may not use the devices
to record, transmit or post photos or
video of a person or persons neither
on campus nor at LaGuardia Arts. Nor
Continued Next Page
07 | In the News
BYOD Policy, continued
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Arts. Nor can any images or video
recorded at school be transmitted
or posted at any time without the
express written permission of a
teacher.
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The student should only use their
device to access relevant files.
Headphone usage is subject to
teacher permission and supervision.
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Use of 3G & 4G wireless connections
are subject to the NYCDOE and
Introducing x2VOL and Student GAFE Accounts
Two significant pieces of software are being introduced this school
year, and students and teacher should find these apps very beneficial
as they aim to improve organization and communication. x2VOL is a
secure and accurate system that tracks and documents community
service learning hours and is accessed through Naviance. Google Apps
for Education (GAFE) is a suite of applications designed to facilitate
communication and integration on school and classroom projects.
Both x2VOL and GAFE use the same log-in information (Seniors will
continue to use their current Naviance Log-In information.)
x2Vol can be found on the Naviance home page in the top left section.
You must activate your x2Vol account before signing up or inputting
your volunteer hours.
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If you have a current Naviance account, log in and go to the x2Vol
section. Complete the sign in process. (You should leave La!’s
address as your home address.)
If you do not have a current Naviance account, here is how you
determine your Username and Password.
[first name][last initial][last 4 digits of OSIS]@laguardiahs.org
e.g. [email protected]
PW: [9-digit OSIS]
For GAFE, go to accounts.google.com. Your Username is also your
LaGuardia-specific email account.
LaGuardia Arts rules.
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Senior Portraits Information
Seniors have until October 31 to take
their Senior Yearbook Portrait. All
appointments are handled through the
company, and new appointment times
continually open up – especially now that
school is beginning.
www.PortraitsUSAinc.com
150 W. 25th Street, NYC 10001
The Yearbook photo you will select must
be wearing the jacket, shirt, and tie or
the drape. An third option not listed on
the postcard is a plain white, dressy shirt,
which the photo studio will provide.
To change your appointment, go to
their website and select “Schedule Your
Photo”. Our school code is M485. The
only way it seems to let the studio know
that you cannot make any appointment
during that week is to use the CONTACT
US section.
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While students and staff may already have G-Mail accounts, we suggest
you use your LaGuardiaHS.org email for school-related work as some
of the classroom applications can only be used with this email.
08 | In the News
Grade 9
Dining Hall
Lockers
Locks are already on your school locker. To purchase the school lock, you must
bring $5 to room 231 to receive the combination and locker card.
How to Open a Combination Lock
Turn RIGHT 3 times. Stop at the first number listed on your card.
Turn LEFT one full turn past the first number and stop at the second number.
Turn RIGHT and stop at the third number listed on the card and pull.
Lockers Locations
Our Dining Halls run on a cashless system.
On the first day of school in OP, you
will receive your cafeteria PIN (Personal
Identification Number). Students enter
the food line and input their PIN before
Proceeding. Based on your PIN, the system
knows whether a student participates
in the Free Lunch program or whether
a student is charged. Money must be
preloaded into a student’s account, either
through the kiosk in the Dining Hall or
at mylunchmoney.com. Instructions for
Incoming students is given out in OP.
Students who forgot their PIN should go to
Room 231.
LaGuardia Arts uses myLunchMoney.com,
to prepay for your child’s school lunch,
and a la carte food items using your debit
or credit card.
Locker Number
Floor
Stairwell
3001 – 3098
3
B
3099 – 3196
3
D
3197 – 3290
3
C
3291 – 3384
3
A
8001 – 8118
8
8119 – 8144
8
8145 – 8206
8
(near
elevator)
8207 – 8324
8
D
8325 – 8440
8
C
8441 - 8522
8
8523 – 8638
8
A
F 001 – F060
Basement
Female
Lockers
4001 – 4094
4
B
4095 – 4188
4
D
4189 – 4294
4
C
4295 – 4400
4
A
5001 – 5088
5
B
5089 – 5176
5
D
5177 – 5282
5
C
G 001 – G058
Basement
5283 – 5400
5
A
G 059 – G 098
Basement
G 099 – G 138
Basement
6001 – 6094
6
B
6095 – 6188
6
D
M 001 – M027
Basement
6189 – 6282
6
C
T 001 – T 046
Basement
6283 – 6376
6
A
7001 – 7116
7
B
7117 – 7232
7
D
7233 – 7350
7
C
7351 – 7450
7
A
B
Why Should I Visit the Site?
(near
Rm 818)
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(near
Rm 845)
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Easy: Enrolling and funding is simple
and completed online.
Convenient: Once your account is
established, you can check balances,
view purchases and fund the account
from your computer.
Secure: Your personal and payment
card information is protected by the
most advanced internet security.
Never have to worry about doing it
again: With our recurring payment
option, money will always be in your
child’s account. When a low balance
is reached, money is automatically
deposited.
How Do I Enroll?
T 047 – T 082
Basement
(near
Rm G15)
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Male
Lockers
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(near
Rm A39)
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Go to www.myLunchMoney.com and
click ENROLL NOW
LaGuardia’s zip code is 10023
Create an account for yourself and
your children. Your student’s district
ID number is their OSIS number.
This can be found on their school
program, id, or report card.
Provide credit or debit card
information
Select the Automatic Pre-Payment
Option.
You may also call our toll-free customer
support center at 1-800-479-3531 to
enroll by phone. The support center is
also available to answer any questions you
may have about using the myLunchMoney
web site.
09 | In the News
GRP Summary Sheet for Teachers and Students
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all schools with the direction they will take when an emergency incident occurs. At its core is the use of common language
to identify the initial measures all school communities will take until first responders arrive. In every incident, school
administrators will need to assess the unique circumstances that will affect how the GRP is implemented.
Each protocol has specific staff and student actions that are unique to each response. In the event that a student or staff
member identifies the initial threat, calling 911 and administration is required.
School Safety and General Response
Protocols
La! Is providing you with
information about the Department
of Education’s Emergency
Readiness Initiatives that are in
place in all NYC Public Schools.
Every school currently has
procedures for emergencies. In
2000, New York State Education
Law Section 2801 was enacted
requiring schools to develop
safety plans regarding emergency
response. In July of 2001, the law
was amended to require that plans
include information for evacuation
and sheltering. In accordance with
this, “schools need to conduct
drills and other exercises to test
components of the emergency
response plan.”
School staff members are trained
in various procedures that are
outlined in the School Safety
Plan and we currently conduct
a variety of drills throughout
the year to prepare our staff
and students. Schools are
required to provide and maintain
automated external defibrillator
(AED) equipment, and drills are
conducted during the year to
assess the use of AED units in
an emergency. In accordance
with Section 3623 of the State
Education Law, drills are also
conducted at schools that focus
on safety on a school bus.
In addition to conducting these
types of drills, our school has a
Building Response Team that is
trained to activate and respond to
different incidents that may occur
at our school. Under the new
General Response Protocol (GRP),
every school will be conducting
specific drills designed
to help prepare all school
communities for three
different types of response
to emergencies that may
occur: evacuation, shelter-in,
and lockdown. Opportunities
for parent engagement
are available at our school
to ensure that families are
involved in our schoolbased emergency readiness
program. Parent versions of
the School Safety Plan are
available upon request in the main
office, and information explaining
the GRP is included with this
letter.
Emergency readiness training in
schools takes place in September
and continues for staff and
students throughout the school
year. Student training is grade
appropriate and designed to
ensure that students understand
the importance of these drills
without causing unnecessary
alarm. Please review the General
Response Protocols that have
been given to all students, and
discuss these procedures with
your child.
All families are reminded to
update the Emergency Contact
Cards that are on file in our main
office. This includes providing
and updating information
indicating phone numbers, and
the names of adults to whom the
school may release children in
an emergency. Families are also
encouraged to register with Notify
NYC (https://a858-nycnotify.
nyc.gov/notifynyc/) to receive
information about emergency
Lockdown (Soft/Hard) ± Soft Lockdown implies that there is no identified
imminent danger to the sweep teams. Administrative teams, Building
Response Teams, and School Safety Agents will mobilize to the designated
command post for further direction. Hard Lockdown implies that imminent
danger is known and NO ONE will engage in any building sweep activity. All
individuals, including School Safety Agents will take appropriate lockdown
action and await the arrival of first responders.
³Attention: We are now in Soft/Hard Lockdown. Take proper action.´
(Repeated twice over the PA system.)
Students are trained to:
1. Move out of sight and maintain silence.
Teachers are trained to:
1. Check the hallway outside of their classrooms for students, lock classroom doors, and turn
the lights off.
2. Move away from sight and maintain silence.
3. Wait for First Responders to open door, RUXQWLOKHDULQJWKH³$OO&OHDU´
message: ³7KH/RFNGRZQKDVEHHQOLIWHG´, followed by specific
directions.
4. Take attendance and account for missing students by contacting the main
office.
.
Evacuate ± The fire alarm system is the initial alert for staff and students to
initiate an evacuation. However, there may be times when the PA system
and specific directions will serve as the alert initiating an evacuation.
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(Repeated twice over the PA system.)
1. Leave belongings behind and form a single file line. In cold weather, students
should be reminded to take their coats when leaving the classroom. Students
in physical education attire WILL NOT return to the locker room.
Students without proper outdoor attire will be secured in a warm location as
immediately as possible.
1. Grab evacuation folder (with attendance sheet and Assembly Cards).
2. Lead students to evacuation location as identified on Fire Drill Posters.
ALWAYS LISTEN FOR ADDITIONAL DIRECTIONS.
3. Take attendance and account for students.
4. Report injuries, problems, or missing students to school staff and first
responders using Assembly Cards.
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twice over the PA system.)
1. Remain inside of the building.
2. Conduct business as usual.
3. Respond to specific staff directions.
1. Increase situational awareness.
2. Conduct business as usual.
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PHVVDJH³The Shelter-,QKDVEHHQOLIWHG´, followed by specific
directions.
BRT members, floor wardens, and Shelter-In staff will secure all exits and
report to specific post assignments.
events, and call 311 for additional
information about a school during
an emergency.
Safety Drills
Evacuation and Safety Drills will be
held on:
September 10, Period 3
September 11, Rapid Dismissal
October 1, Lock Down, Period 4
October 7, Unannounced
October 9, Rapid Dismissal
November 2, Rapid Dismissal
10 | Building Community
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Arista and Archon
ARISTA and ARCHON Applications Available
ARCHON (The National Service Honor
ARISTA (The National Honor Society) is
Society) is an organization that recog-
based on the following criteria exhibited
nizes students who perform outstanding
during the three semesters prior to
service to the school and the communi-
induction:
•
Academic achievement with a mini-
Hours in x2Vol by
October 2
Endorsement
•
Exemplary character
enter Service
Chancellor’s Service
ty. The Requirements are:
•
Members Must
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mum average of 85 %
Scholarship with a minimum aver-
Upon graduation, students
age of 90% in academic subjects
who complete 100 hours of
Exemplary character (no major
community service in high school,
dean’s offense)
either indepentenly, through
•
Respect for the rights of others
•
Leadership qualities
service-learning,or as part of
•
Loyalty to the school and the city
•
And a minimum of 50 hours of
a school-led service program,
•
A minimum of 80 hours of commu-
community service a year.
will reieve a special Chancellor’s
nity service and two school-based
•
Service Endorsement on their
activities each year.
ARCHON/ARISTA applications can be
Attendance at Archon meetings.
found at aristalag.weebly.com. The due
Diploma.
date for applications is October 2.
La!mbassadors Needed Yearbook Staff Needed
Students from all grade
for High School Fair
levels are welcome to
Students are needed to
work on the Class of 2016
represent LaGuardia at
Yearbook. Writers, editors, artists,
the City-Wide High School
graphic designers, photographers,
Fair on September 26 & 27, from 9:00
and more positions are available.
AM - 3:00. While students from all
Approximately 2-3 hours per week
studios and grade levels are needed,
will be required. Must be able to work
upperclassmen from Dance and Tech.
independently. Please sign up and
attend the Information Meeting on
Thursday, September 17, in Room 235,
from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM.
11 | College & Career Readiness
Prospective students event
Monday, September 21
4:00 PM
CLICK to RSVP & Explore Macaulay
Macaulay students engage New York City as their
laboratory, their campus, and their home.
Stay Informed
SCHOOL-DAY VISITS FROM
COLLEGE REPS
College Reps come to visit
From the Dean
Macaulay’s Vision
I envision a Macaulay Honors College
Macaulay Honors College inspires
that is recognized as the nation’s
and prepares students to solve the
pre-eminent honors college. Born in
challenges facing New York City, our
235. This year we have expanded
2001 at a critical moment in history,
nation, and the global community.
the visits from Periods 4 - 8 to
Macaulay is truly a new college for a
LaGuardia throughout the Fall, and
Juniors and Seniors are welcome
to attend the sessions in Room
4 - 9. The schedule is listed under
new century. Public higher education
Our Mission Statement
is vital to our nation’s well-being, and
Macaulay Honors College offers
we are proud to serve our students
exceptional students transformative
and their families.
opportunities to develop their
The Guidance Department will
potential beyond what they ever
verify that a student attended;
We seek to attract and retain the best
imagined.
students from New York and around
“Visits” in Naviance.
however, passes are not issued.
Students must receive permission
from any teacher whose class is
the world. We will provide them with
All Macaulay students receive::
unparalleled opportunities to learn
Undergraduate tuition* scholarship**
and grow both inside and outside the
Laptop computer
of this opportunity by being
classroom. Our alumni are extremely
Opportunities Fund to pursue
frequently absent.
well prepared, highly curious, and
global research, study, service, and
ready to make a positive impact on
internships
the world.
Cultural Passport to NY arts venues
being missed, and students should
be mindful not to take advantage
Many students also receive housing
12 | College & Career Readiness
INFORMATION WHEN APPLYING
Counselor. Please follow these deadlines:
COLLEGE INFORMATION OUTREACH
On October 8 & 9, the Guidance
•
FAQ to Application Questions
•
Class Size: 686
•
School Code: 333685
•
We do not rank
Admission, Priority/Scholarship Deadlines,
•
Transcript GPAs are Weighted.
schools with deadlines before December 1.
October 1, 2015
All Early Action, Early Decision, Rolling
(The class grade is not weighted,
but you see this in the GPA.)
November 1, 2015
Counselors will be visiting each Junior
English class to provide information
regarding two of the four domains of the
College and Career Readiness Benchmarks
The Academic & Personal Behaviors
Domain includes the learning habits and
•
AP classes are weighted at 1.1.
•
Honors classes are not weighted.
(if requested after October 1,) and schools
and includes non-cognitive, socio-
•
Grading scale: 100 (For example,
with deadlines December 1 or later.
emotional qualities that support resiliency,
All Regular Decision, Rolling Admission
your GPA is 85.0%, not a 3.0)
•
Report all of your classes.
•
Credit value for each course is 1
and college/career persistence. The
Fee Waivers
College & Career Access Domain This
domain describes a set of transactional
Students who qualify for fee waivers
benchmarks students need to complete
double period class.
should see Ms. Marte, Guidance Secretary,
in order to gain entry to a college/career
List your current Guidance
in the Records Room of the Guidance
training program, to ensure appropriate
Counselor under Guidance
Suite. Completion of a Lunch Application
match decisions, and to proceed most
Counselor,
form is required.
for a single period class or 2 for a
•
skills that support academic readiness
Deadlines
effectively with financial planning and
college applications.
Stay Informed
COLLEGE NIGHT FOR SENIORS AND
You must meet your institution’s
application deadline.
THEIR FAMILIES
College night for Seniors and Their Families
will be Wednesday, September 28, 2015,
LaGuardia’s Deadlines
from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. The content
of this presentation is different from the
Paid Internships for High School Students
Senior Grade Level meeting. While much
at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
school documents/letters for students
of the same information will be reinforced,
Deadline: September 16, 2015
who need them, Seniors must give their
COLLEGE NIGHT targets information
Guidance Counselor enough notice. Not
that both parents and students need to
In order for us to advise and generate
only must you have the college entered
into Naviance, you must have made
an appointment with your Guidance
SUNY
know about the process so they may have
informed conversations. The September 16
Grade Level Meeting, during Periods 2 & 3,
is more technical/computer-based driven
instruction.
Are you an artist, writer, thinker, or
designer? Interested in finding out about
careers in museums? Apply to the High
School Internship Program at the Met
to meet experts, find mentors, make
friends, gain professional experience,
and more. Students do not need prior
College Fair
PLANNING FOR COLLEGE 1: AN EVENING
October 1 & 2
FAMILIES
Jacob K. Javits
Convention Center
The first college meeting for Juniors and
PRESENTATION FOR JUNIORS AND THEIR
their families will be Wednesday, OCTOBER
7, 2015, from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. This
presentation will cover the basics on what
Juniors should be focusing on this year.
experience or specific knowledge to
apply – just an interest in learning about
museum careers and great works of art.
For more information and the link to the
online application, please click here. All
application must be submitted by 6:00
PM on Wednesday, September 16. The
event occurs Early November through
mid-June.
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People to contact when I have a question about ...
LaGuardia is similar to a small city of nearly 2,700 students, 200 staff, and approximately 10,00 parents/guardians, complete with
many services, departments, regulations, and experiences. For the most part, our building runs smoothly, yet every once in a
while, our community members want to ask questions or express concerns. The list of staff members shows the primary contact
person for each area of concern. If you are unable to reach a person, often we have provided a second or third contact person.
By following this organizational chart, we will be able to provide the best service, resolution, or experience that we can.
Area
1st
Rm.
2nd
3rd
Admissions
Panagoulias, Anastaisa
210
Assessments - Large Scale
Shin, Daniel
647
Assessment Security
Sommer, John
Attendance
LaMonica, Maria
Athletics
Brummel, Gregory
Building Issues
Sommers, John
229A
Clubs/Student Activities
Stricklin-Witherspoon, Mark
206A
Early Dismissal
Sommers, John
229A
MetroCards / LIRR
Johnson, Joanne
Pupil Path Log In
Wilson, Kas
Records and Transcripts
Marte, Margaret
206F
Working Papers
Johnson, Joanne
230
Art
Lasky, Nina
761
Chang, Maggie
Butterer, Ingrid
Martin, Veronica
Saronson, Paul
Jimenez, Elizabeth
Sommers, John
229A
201
313/229B
230
Studio APs
Sommers, John
Stricklin-Witherspoon
Dance
Mathesius, Michelle
837
Smith, Joey
Sinacorri, Gregory
Drama
Faison, Sandy
G30
Smith, Clay
Tsantillas, Mala
Music
Fleischer, Bernice
401
Sanitago, Lucinda
Meyers, Joe
Guidance Issues
Guidance Counselor
206/234
Hunt, Shenea
Stricklin-Witherspoon, Mark
Programming Issues
Guidance Counselor
206/234
Hunt, Shenea
Guerra, Manuel
School Safety
Sommers, John
229A
Brummell, Gregory
Vogel, Justos
Special Education/504
Harkness, Owen
321A
Wilson, Kas
Marrero, Julissa
English
Marrero, Julissa
657
Shin, Daniel
647
Mathesius, Michelle
837
Collins, Alyssa
527
Shin, Daniel
647
Languages Other Than
English (LOTE)
Physical Education
Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math
(STEM)
Social Studies
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Weekly Testing Schedule
Day
Test
Mon
Make-Up
Tues
Social Studies/Health
Wed
English
Thurs
Science/Studios
Fri
LOTE/Math
Review Your Transcript
Students received transcripts during OP
on the first day of school. Carefully review
your transcript.
If you have concerns,
please see your Guidance Counselor
during a lunch period or Study Skills
period. Listed below are some areas to
pay particular attention:
Interpreting Transcripts: Science Labs
•
If you believe credits are missing,
please discuss any omissions with
It is great that families are reviewing
the student has enough labs to be
transcripts for accuracy. One question
eligible to sit for the appropriate
that is asked after reviewing Pupil Path
Science Regents Exam. We’ve tried
is about Science Lab grades appearing
other methods of record keeping,
as failing grades, when it is clear that the
but this seems to be the best of all
vast majority of students do not fail labs.
options.
•
your guidance counselor.
•
you have earned and ensure that
you are on track to graduate.
•
a lab attached to the course, and
will set your mind at ease:
they are not worried by the number
for graduation, please see your
Guidance Counselor
•
While Labs show as Failing in Pupil
Admissions Rep reads an entire area
Path, please know that this is not
(like New York City/New York State)
failing. We are not able to correct
and so they are familiar with the
Math — you will be programmed to
take the exam in January.
What to Do During Your Gym Period
Generally, a student must have 13
When You Do Not Have P.E.
On the official transcript (not Pupil
labs at the semester to be on track,
Students enrolled in PE report to
Path,) Lab grades show as numeric
and 27 labs in June to have met the
class on Mondays, Wednesdays, and
grades that are not averaged into a
lab requirement.
Fridays OR Tuesdays and Thursdays.
system.
•
Readiness Benchmark in English or
various ways schools track labs.
this within the confines of the
•
If you missed/failed a Regents Exam
— or if you have not met the College
shown — generally, the same
•
If you are not scheduled for all of
the classes necessary to be on track
Colleges want to see that there is
Here are some quick points that I hope
Please review the number of credits
•
student’s GPA.
Students should do the following during
Large schools — like ours — use a
the days that PE does not meet:
numeric lab grade to ensure that
•
If your PE period is at the beginning
of your school day, you arrive to
school for the beginning of class (or
go home if it is your last class.)
•
If your PE period is not your first or
last period of the day, the you must
go to the location indicated on your
schedule as attendance is taken
during that period..
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COLLEGE INFORMATION OUTREACH
Athletic Physicals
Are you are interested in starting a Science Research Club in your school? Do you want to
be qualified to teach high school research courses where students can earn college credit?
Apply Now for the High School Science
Research Pathways Program!
On October 8 & 9, the Guidance
Counselors will be visiting each Junior
Participating teachers will:
facilitate a Science Research
After-School Club to guide 9th or
10th grade students through the steps
needed to conduct independent,
long-term scientific research;
English class to provide information
regarding two of the four domains of the
develop students’ college and
career readiness skills in literacy
and mathematics through journal
research and interpretation, data
analysis, written communication
and oral presentations; and
College and Career Readiness Benchmarks.
The presentations will last all period and
The school Doctor will be
providing no-cost athletic
physicals on Friday, September
11. Bring the signed medical form
and parental consent forms to Mr.
Brummell in Room 229B on either
Wednesday or Thursday in order
to receive an appointment.
Download both forms at http://
www.lagathletics.org/consent.php
work with their school administration
to develop or reestablish a college
credit bearing science research
program.
will take place in the classroom using
Teachers selected to participate will attend
a three-day High School Science Research
Fundamentals Institute that meets one Friday
and two Saturdays in November of 2015.
the “push in” model. A schedule is being
developed and will be disseminated
Click here http://www.cvent.com/d/rrqvc4
to learn more about the High School Science
Research Pathways Program and to apply.
shortly.
Applications are due by Monday, October 5th.
Textbook Distribution
APPLY NOW FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL
Email questions to [email protected].
PLEASE USE FRONT DOORS FOR
SCIENCE RESEARCH PATHWAYS
ENTERING AND LEAVING THE BUILDING
PROGRAM
Please only use the main doors by the
Application Deadline: October 5, 2015
School Safety Agents’ Desk whenever
Are you are interested in starting or
entering or leaving the building. (The only
reinvigorating a Science Research
exception is for the North Concert Hall
program in your school? Apply Now
doors, which can be opened after public
performances.)
The New York City Council has passed
Avonte’s Law, and the DOE has begun
for the High School Science Research
Pathways Program! Participating
teachers will facilitate a Science
Research After-School Club to guide
implementation. For student safety, all exit
9th or 10th grade students through the
doors must either be alarmed or have a
steps needed to conduct independent,
staff member monitoring the door. There
long-term scientific research; develop
is a stringent protocol whenever a door is
students’ scientific literacy skills through
opened and the alarm sounds.
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data analysis, written communication
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LOTE (AP only)
9/11/2015
LOTE (non-AP)
9/18/2015
Math (AP only)
9/10/2015
Math (non-AP)
9/16/2015
Music (all)
9/18/2015
Science (AP only)
9/10/2015
Science (non-AP)
9/16/2015
Social Studies (AP Only) 9/11/2015
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and oral presentations; and work with
enter and leave our building. The benefits
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research course in 2016-17. Students
from the Science Research After-School
Clubs will present their research at the
STEM Matters NYC Research Symposium
in June 2016. Click here to learn more
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9/4/15
9/4/15
Door Alarms: Avante Oquendo’s Law
As a result of a new law passed by the NYC City Council, all schools will receive door
This
presentation
is designed to:
alarms. Please see the information below provided by
the
NYCDOE.
•  Support school leaders in training all staff.
Responding to
Door Alarms
Responding to
Door Alarms
Office of Safety and Youth Development
Lois Herrera, Chief Executive Officer
This
presentation
is designed
to:
•  Provide
guidelines
for designing
building specific
response procedures when a door alarm is activated.
•  Support school leaders in training all staff.
•  Provide all staff with a clear understanding of how
•  door
Provide
guidelines
for what
designing
buildingofspecific
all staff
alarms
work and
is expected
response
procedures
when
a
door
alarm is activated.
when a door alarm is activated.
•  Provide all staff with a clear understanding of how
door alarms work and what is expected of all staff
when a door alarm is activated.
Office of Safety and Youth Development
Lois Herrera, Chief Executive Officer
The door alarms in our building:
Please note:
•  Are located on (insert exits, doors, locations).
School leaders will have to consider
additional building specific procedures to
Please
note:
address
building specific conditions such
as the locations of the door alarms as related
School leaders will have to consider
to classrooms/ offices, the number of staff
additional building specific procedures to
available to respond, and methods of
address building specific conditions such
communication available in each setting.
as the locations of the door alarms as related
classrooms/
offices,
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•  Each door has clear signage that indicates that the door is alarmed
and that the door can only be used in an emergency.
Your Borough Safety Director remains available
to help your school community properly
implement the door alarm initiative effectively.
•  Alarms may ONLY be temporarily de-activated for:
•  Use during entry or dismissal.
•  Use to access areas for physical education or
recess.
•  In these
must be assigned
to for:
•  Alarms
maycases,
ONLY staff
be temporarily
de-activated
monitor
the use
of the
identified doors.
•  Use during
entry
or dismissal.
• • Staff
must
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and or
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access
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recess. as scheduled.
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Any other
not identified above.
•  Alarms may not be de-activated for:
•  Convenient access to the street instead of
using the main entrance/exit.
•  Any other reason not identified above.
The door alarms in our building:
•  Are located on (insert exits, doors, locations).
Example
•  Each door has
clear signage that indicates that the door is alarmed
and that the door can only be used in an emergency.
•  All door alarms remain activated unless there are specific signs
posted indicating
times of the day when the alarms are temporarily
Example
de-activated.
•  Each alarm operates on its own battery and key. The alarm has a
•  low
All door
alarms
activated
arebespecific
signs
battery
alert remain
to indicate
that a unless
batterythere
should
changed.
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posted operate
indicating
times
of thekey.
day when the alarms are temporarily
alarms
with
a single
de-activated.
•  Each alarm operates on its own battery and key. The alarm has a
low battery alert to indicate that a battery should be changed. All
alarms operate with a single key.
If you are NOT supervising students when you
hear an activated door alarm:
•  Immediately report to the door where the alarm has been activated to
conditions
andsupervising
to determine the students
possible cause
of the alarm
Ifobserve
you are
NOT
when
you
(i.e. staff or students observed in stairwell, student running from
hear
an
activated
door
alarm:
scene in the hallway, door propped open).
•  Immediately report to the door where the alarm has been activated to
•  Immediately call John Sommers, AP Security, ext. 2229 OR Dean
observe conditions and to determine the possible cause of the alarm
Greg Brummel, ext. 4229 to report the specific location of the door
(i.e. staff or students observed in stairwell, student running from
alarm that was activated. Share any observations.
scene in the hallway, door propped open).
•  If you are in possession of a two-way radio (e.g. administrator, dean, security
•  school
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AP
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thespecific
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activated.
Share
any
observations.
other staff with radios so that everyone can respond with accurate
information.
•  If you are in possession of a two-way radio (e.g. administrator, dean, security
school aide) or if a School Safety Agent (SSA) is present, immediately use
the radio to report the specific location of the door alarm that was activated to
other staff with radios so that everyone can respond with accurate
information.
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If you ARE supervising students/with your class
and you hear an activated door alarm:
•  Immediately call John Sommers, AP Security, ext. 2229 OR Dean Greg
Brummel, ext. 4229 and report the specific location of the door alarm that
was activated.
•  Immediately look outside the classroom window and/or look outside the
classroom door in an effort to observe anything that may provide additional
information such as a staff member/ student(s) walking away from the door .
•  Provide the responding staff member/SSA with a description of the
student(s) and the direction the student(s) was traveling.
•  If possible, include the following information in the description:
•  Height and approximate weight
•  Ethnicity
•  Complexion and hair color
•  Attire and any distinguishing features
• 
General Response Protocols and
Missing Student Protocols
If the door alarm was activated and the cause for the alarm is
believed to be the result of an intruder or a missing student, the
Principal/ BRT Leader will activate the appropriate General Response
Protocols and/or Missing Student Protocols based on the specific
information in each incident
•  This will include calling 911.
•  Activate the BRT and other building support staff as appropriate.
Staff/SSAs who respond to an activated alarm:
•  Immediately report to the location and assess the immediate area.
•  This includes opening the door and observing the surrounding
location.
•  Immediately speak to the staff member who reported the activated
door alarm and transmit all critical information that has been obtained
over the two- way radio to other staff with radios who are responding
to the activated door alarm.
•  If IPDVS(video cameras) is operational at the building, immediately
begin monitoring live video feeds in an effort to determine if an
individual has left the building. In addition, another staff member
trained in the use of IPDVS must use the archive system to review
video footage to help identify the student believed to have left the
building.
During each incident:
•  .Information should be communicated to responding staff:
•  Via two- way radios, provide all responding staff/agents with updates and
final results of building searches, observations at the scene, on the video
cameras (if applicable) or when patrolling the perimeter/ immediate area
around the school building.
•  Use the PA system to make appropriate GRP announcements.
•  If a student is missing and it is unconfirmed that s/he has left the
building, frequent announcements should be made to remind staff of
the description of the individual who is missing. Remind staff of the
phone extension to call if they have any information.
•  Activate the Command Post and follow the directions on both sides of
the Command Post Card.
•  Contact EIC (718.935.3210) and be sure to communicate with your
Superintendent and Borough Safety Director.
At the close of each incident:
§  Remember to make the announcement to lift the
GRP action (if used).
§  Remember to make the same announcement on the
two-way radio.
§  Ensure that the recorder has accurate documentation
and compare notes with the school safety agent in
the command post (if the incident required an
activation)
§  Follow the necessary reporting/update requirements
which include such as completing an OORS/ calling
EIC, contacting your Superintendent, and your
Borough Safety Director.

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