Leonardo Da Vinci Intermediate School 61 98-50 50th Ave Corona, New York 11368 (718) 760-3233 School Principal Mr. J. Lisa Academy Principals Cornell - Ms. E. Larsen extension 416 Harvard - Ms. J. Cruz extension 288 Princeton - Mr. S. Thomas extension 241 Stanford - Ms. S. Burgoyne extension 316 Yale - Ms. G. Napolitano extension 188 Academy Deans Cornell - Mr. Mast extension 406 Harvard - Mr. Bunze extension 207 Princeton - Mr. Espinal extension 249 Stanford - Ms. Montanes extension 310 Yale - Mr. Carboni extension 261 Academy Guidance Counselors Cornell - Mr. Torres extension 436 Harvard - Mr. Guzman extension 204 Princeton - Ms. Gladstone extension 245 Stanford - Mr. Natale extension 306 Yale - Ms. DiSalvo extension 168 Respect for All (RFA) Liaison Guidance Counselor, Joseph Natale extension 306 Email: jnatale@schools.nyc.gov Academy Entrance/Exit Cornell - 99th Street at the security gate Harvard - 50th Avenue near the main entrance Princeton - Christie Avenue near the corner of 99th Street Stanford - 99th Street at the security gate Yale - 50th Avenue near the school parking lot Cell Phone Policy Each school's Leadership Team has been given the task of creating the cell phone policy for their individual school. Therefore, cell phone policies will differ for each school. In creating the cell phone policy for IS 61, the School Leadership Team took into account New York State testing regulations which states that during the administration of any State exam, students cannot be in possession of any electronic device. Any student who is found with an electronic device during a state test runs the risk of having their exam invalidated. The IS 61 School Leadership Team met on September 17th to review IS 61's existing cell phone policy. The Leadership Team unanimously agreed to the follow cell phone policy outlined below: -Students have always and will continue to be allowed to bring their cell phone to school. However, it must be turned off and out of sight during the school day. This means that students cannot text, chat, take videos, photos, or post anything on social media during the school day, unless otherwise authorized by a school staff member. This policy includes school functions like trips and dances. -There may be times when the cell phone can be used for instructional purposes during the school day. When these occasions arise a school staff member must give the students permission as well as monitor the use of the cell phone. -According to New York State Regulations, students cannot be in possession of any electronic device during the administration of any State exam. Any student who is found with an electronic device runs the risk of having their exam invalidated. In an effort to prevent this, students will be asked to surrender all electronic devices to a school staff member prior to the start of any New York State exam. On New York State testing days the device(s) will be returned to the student before the end of the school day. -Any student, who uses their phone to video text, chat, take videos, photos, or post anything on social media are subject to the consequences set in the Department of Education's Internet Policy and Discipline Code. -Any unauthorized use of a cell phone during the school day will result in the device being confiscated. The School Leadership Team created the stipulation that once the device is confiscated, it can only be redeemed by an adult whose name appears on the student’s Emergency Blue Card. If there is an emergency situation, students are encouraged to contact a school staff member who will allow them to use a school phone or cell phone to contact a family member. Any parent who needs to contact their child, should call the school at 718-760-3233 and a message will be given to your child. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the new IS 61 cell phone policy, which will be effective immediately, please contact the school for more information. | School Grading Policy 60% - Departmental Assessments 40% - Student Performance (Classwork, Homework, Projects, etc.) School Hours and Bell Schedule School Uniform Policy Intermediate School 61Q strives to provide an educational setting that focuses on high standards and a dedication to academics. This is why the I.S. 61Q School Leadership Team instituted a school uniform policy in 2004. The School Leadership Team approved to continue this policy for the 2019-2020 school year. We believe that when students are focused on education, they will succeed. Our School uniform is: Tops: White, Blue or School Issued Shirts Bottoms: Tan or Black New for the 2019-2020 school year, our Student Ambassadors received approval for students to wear hoodies under the following conditions: · the hood cannot be worn on a student’s head during the school day, · hoodies follow the school uniform colors and cannot have pictures or logos on them, · student ID must be worn outside of the hoodie, and · the student must follow the school uniform policy, Students are not permitted to wear blue jeans, jerseys, beads, bandannas, or hats of any kind. Students can lock most of these items in their homeroom every morning. Parents will be notified each day when a student is not in uniform. Students who are not in uniform will be given a school shirt to wear for the day. Those students who consistently wear their uniforms will be rewarded for doing so. I hope that by working together we can instill in your children that hard work and being dedicated to learning will lead to a successful future. Thank you for your cooperation and support! |
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