FORTES FORTUNA JUVAT

Annette Fiorentino, Principal

Anna Nelson, Panayiota Cubero, Devon Shanley

Assistant Principals

Parent/Student Handbook

14th Edition, 2023 – 2024

Mission Statement: The Bronx Latin School is a college preparatory school, where the core of our work is educational equity for all students in grades 6 through 12. We offer a rigorous program of arts and sciences and encourage serious scholarship, independent thought, and student-led engagement through engagement around civic and social justice issues through Socratic Seminars. In order to support rigorous learning outcomes for all students our staff will work to identify barriers and obstacles students may be facing and provide students with opportunities to learn and grow while being nurtured, supported, and challenged with a culturally responsive curriculum. Our goal is to inspire students to achieve their personal best through collaboration, and goal-setting in a supportive environment of high expectations and inclusive curriculum. We believe every child has the right to an exemplary education. We strive to empower our students to thrive in and graduate from college and positively impact their communities.

Telephone and Facsimile contact information

Bronx Latin Main Office Telephone: 718 991-6349

Facsimile: 718 991-6627

A MESSAGE TO THE SCHOLARS OF BRONX LATIN

Dear Scholars,

Welcome to a new 2023-24 school year! We are so excited to continue the progress we have made over the last few years, and are looking forward to a Bronx Latin that is as vibrant as ever. To the new members of our community, we extend to you a very warm welcome! We are happy to have you as members of our learning community here at Bronx Latin. To our returning members, we welcome you back and look forward to continuing our work with you to help you advance yourselves both academically and socially.

As we embark on another academic year, I would like to take a moment to emphasize the vital importance of regular attendance for your educational journey. Education is a partnership between the school and families, and consistent attendance plays a fundamental role in ensuring your child’s success. Attending school every day is more than just a requirement; it’s a commitment to their growth, development, and future opportunities.Here are some key reasons why regular attendance is crucial:

Continuous Learning: Classroom instruction is carefully planned to build upon each lesson. Missing even a day can cause your child to miss out on important concepts, leading to gaps in their understanding that may be challenging to bridge later.
Academic Achievement: Studies have shown a strong correlation between attendance and academic performance. Consistent attendance allows students to engage with the curriculum fully, leading to better grades and overall achievement.
Social Interaction: School is not only a place of learning but also a place to develop social skills and build friendships. Regular attendance enables your child to engage with peers, collaborate and grow socially.
Habit Formation: By attending school daily, students establish a routine of responsibility and discipline. This habit extends beyond the classroom and prepares them for future academic and professional settings.
Preparation for Life: In the real world, punctuality and regular attendance are highly valued traits. Instilling these habits early on will benefit your child in their future endeavors, whether it’s in college, the workforce, or other pursuits.
School Community: Consistent attendance fosters a sense of belonging within the school community. It allows your child to participate in school events, clubs, and activities that enrich their overall experience.

While we understand that unexpected circumstances may arise, we kindly request that you prioritize your child’s attendance and schedule appointments and vacations outside of school hours whenever possible. While we all understand the allure of taking trips during peak seasons, it’s important to consider the impact on your child’s education. If your child must be absent, please inform the school as soon as possible, and we will work together to ensure they receive any missed assignments and catch up on the material.

As you walk through our hallways and enter into our classrooms, be respectful of all teachers, staff and scholars. Greet one another with a friendly “Good Morning” or “Good Afternoon”. Demonstrate care for yourself and for your peers. Enjoy your learning experience and strive for success. As always, we, your principal, teachers and staff members, are here to support you on your journey from students to scholars! Fortes Fortuna Juvat!

Bronx Latin Administration, Faculty & Staff

Click here for Bronx Latin Calendar for the 2023-24 school year

DOE CALENDAR: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-year-2023-24-calendar-corrected

Marking Periods for 2023-24 School Year

	MP1	MP2	MP3	MP4
PR Grades Deadline	Thursday, September 28 Friday, October 20	Monday, November 20 Friday, December 15	Thursday, February 12 Friday, March 15 Friday, April 5	Friday, May 10 Friday, May 31
End of MP	Friday, November 3	Wednesday, January 31	Friday, April 12	Tuesday, June 13 (HS) Friday, June 16 (MS)
MP Grades Deadline	Wednesday, November 8	Monday, February 5	Wednesday, April 17	Tuesday, June 18
Report Card Distribution	Wednesday, November 16	Thursday, February 8	Friday, April 19	Wednesday, June 26

Parent Teacher Conferences – All PTC will be VIRTUAL for the 2023-24 school year

Fall

Spring

Thursday, September 28 [4:30 – 7:00 pm]

Thursday, November 16 [4:30 – 7:00 pm]

Friday, November 17 [12:30 – 3:00 pm]

Thursday, March 21 [4:30 – 7:00 pm]

Friday, March 22 [12:30 – 3:00 pm]

Thursday, May 23 [4:30 – 7:00 pm]

Standards of Conduct & Conduct Code

Expectations. Bronx Latin expects each student and parent/guardian to affirm and actively support its standards and rules, which are outlined in the handbook. These rules support the foundation of academic and ethical standards on which Bronx Latin’s mission depends. These rules actively encourage the student to establish habits of courtesy and respect for others, including others rights and property and respect for oneself as a member of a community. At the Bronx Latin School we expect our students to make the appropriate choices that will ensure success in all areas. Individuals are responsible for their own success and failure, which is determined by your daily choices. Please observe the following behaviors:

Be polite to everyone.
Be alert and attentive to learning opportunities.
Be prepared for class by bringing all necessary books and materials with you.
Honor the uniform code.
Arrive on time and ready to learn.
Be considerate of the school, its classrooms and the school community by keeping our space clean, organized and quiet.
Welcome visitors and show them why our school is a special place for learning.
Be mindful that when you are away from the school on a school activity, you are representing Bronx Latin as a special place of learning.

Water Bottles: The only allowed beverage in the school building, including the cafeteria, is plain water. Water must be in a clear water bottle. No sugary drinks are allowed in school and this includes, but is not limited to, Arizona Iced Teas, sodas, juices, Vitamin Water and coffee/tea. Water bottles may not be placed on a desk. Clear water bottles containing water must be kept in the student’s backpack and must be returned to their bag after taking a drink of water.

School Trips: The following items are not permitted on school grounds or on school trips: illegal substances, visible/ audible cell phones, headphones, sharp edged instruments, soda, candy, and gum.

Students Leaving the Building: Students are not allowed out of the building without being signed out by a parent/guardian or his/her designee.

COVID Personal Health & Safety Measures

As of August 17, 2023, New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) will continue to provide COVID-19 tests upon request; however, NYCPS will not be replenishing inventory after current tests are distributed.

Bronx Latin Student Expectations – Distance Learning (if the school must transition to remote learning)

Bronx Latin’s Distance Learning plan is designed to give students an engaging online learning experience that includes clear expectations and outcomes for each week. These expectations will include online and offline learning activities. The work for the week in each content area can be found in Google Classroom as well as posted on Bronx Latin social media.

It is important that students understand their responsibility as learners to engage in their classrooms each day. In addition, they are responsible for the same regulations as listed in their building code of conduct. This includes appropriate online behavior within the learning platforms being.

During remote learning students will:

Follow the dedicated school schedule for learning
Seek help when needed (teachers, guidance, principals)
Create balance by taking opportunities to work offline and upload tasks
Sign into the classrooms daily- keep connected
Demonstrate learning with completion of assignments
Engage with the classroom and virtual assignments, and attend live classes when they are scheduled. During live classes, be a good listener. Take the time to listen to what people are saying. During live classes keep your in class and chat comments appropriate.
Attendance remotely is as important as in person – attend ALL your classes whether in person or remote every day.
Communicate with your teacher and examine feedback teachers leave you
Follow the Bronx Latin rules and code of conduct
Demonstrate online learning etiquette
Reach out to your teachers if you are overwhelmed
Collaborate with peers using respectful language and behaviors
Use technology equipment as outlined in the Acceptable Use Policy.
Wear appropriate attire even while in classes remotely
Support each other in this new way of learning
Check online grades on a weekly basis and be aware of your grades in each class
Be patient with yourselves and your teachers- we are all learning together!

School Uniform Policy

Dress Code

Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Students in middle school will wear polo/collared shirts in white; tan or beige uniform skirts to the knee (no mini-skirts); solid tan uniform slacks. Skirts and slacks (no jeans or sweatpants) must be worn at the waist and in an appropriate size. Jeans are not permitted. Solid black shoes or solid black sneakers must be worn. Sweaters and hoodies may be worn, however they MUST be solid black. Clothing worn under the uniform, such as tights or long-sleeve shirts, must either be solid black or solid white.

High School (Grades 9-12)
Students in high school will wear black or white polo/collared shirts; tan or beige uniform skirts to the knee (no mini-skirts); solid tan uniform slacks. Skirts and slacks (no jeans or sweatpants) must be worn at the waist and in an appropriate size. Jeans and leggings are not permitted. In addition to the solid black shoes or sneakers, students may also wear other styles of sneakers/shoes. Slippers and flip flops are not permitted. Sweaters and hoodies may be worn; however they MUST be solid black. Clothing worn under the uniform, such as tights or long-sleeve shirts, must either be solid black or solid white.

All Students
No headgear, hoods, or “doobies” may be worn at any time. Rosary beads may not be worn at any time. Clothes must not be oversized or baggy. During warm weather, students may wear beige or tan uniform shorts to the knee. If shorts are worn at an inappropriate length, the student will be removed from classes for the day. Changing clothes in the bathroom, before school, or after school, is not permitted.

Consequences: A Pattern of Non-Compliance
Students who are determined to have a pattern of not being in dress code with regard to the Bronx Latin uniform will be:

barred from trips;
barred from after-school activities;
barred from communal lunch and recess;
barred from assemblies; and
given detention, and a Case Conference will be scheduled.

Bronx Latin Cell Phone Policy

Personal Property and Cell Phone Policy

NYCDOE Policy: As of 2/26/15 the NYC Department of Education Chancellor issued a new regulation regarding cell phones and other electronic devices in school. Chancellor’s Reg A-413 states that students are permitted to bring the following electronic items to school: cell phones, laptops, tablets, iPads, and other similar computing devices, and portable entertainment systems such as iPods, MP3 players, PSP and Nintendo DS. Cell phones and portable music and entertainment systems may not be turned on and used during the administration of any school quiz, test, or examination. 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 entertainment systems may not be used in locker rooms or bathrooms.

Bronx Latin Policy: Chancellors Reg A-413 states that schools must make their own school based policies regarding the use of cell phones, computing devices, and tablets about use on school property and procedure for confiscation, storage, and return of such items.

Bronx Latin Student Cell Phone Policy

Cell phones are not to be used or visible during school hours. At the beginning of the school year, every student will be assigned a personal Yondr Pouch. While the Yondr Pouch is considered school property, it is each student’s responsibility to bring their pouch with them to school every day.

Process

Building Entrance: As students enter the building, they will:

Turn their phone off.
Unlock their empty Yondr Pouch using an Unlocking Base at the building entrance(s).
Place their phone inside the pouch, securely close it and store it in their backpack.

Each student will maintain possession of their cell phone inside their Yondr Pouch for the duration of the school day. Students arriving late will go through this process in the main hallway.

Building Exit: As students exit the building at the end of the school day, they will:

Unlock their pouch using an Unlocking Base at a building exit(s).
Remove their phone from their pouch.
Securely close their empty pouch and place it in their backpack for the next day.

(Exception: excused absence for a doctor’s appointment in which case the student will unlock their pouch at the main office)

Violations

Below are a list of potential student violations. Each of these violations will result in the student’s phone and/or pouch being confiscated by school administration.

Physical damage to the pouch in an attempt to circumvent its intended purpose. (Ex: Discoloration, pen marks, bent pin or stripped lock inside the pouch)
Forgetting or losing the pouch.
Using a phone during school hours.

Disciplinary Action

Phone+Pouch will be confiscated and parent/guardian will be notified immediately.
Student’s parent/guardian must come to the school to pick up their child’s phone and a replacement pouch may be assigned. Further disciplinary actions may be taken by the school if for continued incompliance with phone policies.
Students will be given their first pouch for free. There will be a $15 replacement deposit for any replacement pouches. This deposit can be returned if the replacement pouch is returned undamaged at the end of the year.

Bronx Latin cannot be responsible for personal property brought to school. Students are urged not to bring sentimental or valuable property to school. Bronx Latin cell phone policy states that students must put away and turn off technology before entering the school building in the morning, place inside the Yondr pouches, and students are not permitted to use electronic devices/cell phones at all during the school day including during class, in the halls, lunchrooms, bathrooms, gym, school yard, or on any other part of the school premises. Use of technology in the school building will lead to confiscation of prohibited items. If a student forgets their Yondr pouch and is on a phone, the phone will be confiscated by the deans and will be returned to the student at dismissal.

Items Prohibited. Certain personal property is not to be brought to school. Students may not use Apple watches or similar smart watches as a means of texting and circumventing cell phone policy. Headphones are not to be worn or visible on students in the school building, except in classes where headphones are being used for educational purposes and with the teacher’s permission. Headphones must be put away before entering the school building. Other items including “selfie sticks”, other monopods or tripods, electronic games, laser pointers, etc. and sharp metal instruments, belts with large buckles and wallet chains are prohibited in school. These items will be confiscated. See the NYCDOE Citywide Standard of Discipline and Intervention Measures (the “NYCDOE Discipline Code”) and the Chancellor’s Regulation A-412.

Retrieving Confiscated Items. Confiscated headphones, cell phones, and other items must be picked up at 5:00 pm. By a parent/ guardian at Bronx Latin in the Main Office, Room 426.

Other Bronx Latin Policies

Athletic & After-School Activities Expectations

The athletic department at The Bronx Latin School has many opportunities for scholar-athletes. In order to be a part of a sports team, all scholars must be in good academic standing and exhibit exemplary behavior as a model student within the school community. Disciplinary action can be taken against those scholar-athletes who do not perform according to standards, both academically and athletically. Participation in games and practices is determined by the Director, coaches, the principal and school faculty.

Metro Card

Students’ Responsibility. It is the students’ responsibility to be accountable for their Metro Cards. Bronx Latin expects students to keep their Metro Cards until the Metro Cards expire.

Passes and Hallway Policy

Non-Negotiable Policy. It is a non-negotiable policy of Bronx Latin that no student may be in the hallway without a pass, except during the change of class or under the supervision of faculty, staff or another adult. This non-negotiable policy ensures the safety and security of the Bronx Latin community as well as provides an appropriate environment for learning.

No Restroom passes will be given during the first ten (10) minutes or last ten (10) minutes of class and only three (3) passes are given in any class period except in emergencies. No restroom passes are given during first period or the period immediately after lunch. Students are expected to use the bathroom during breakfast and lunch.

Cutting Consequences. Any student in the hallway without a pass is cutting and will be given a Recess Detention in the Middle School. High School period attendance is an essential component for gaining credits for the course. Students determined to have a persistent pattern of this behavior will be issued an after-school detention and a Case Conference will be scheduled. Any student who leaves the building without permission may be searched upon re-entry.

Locker Policy – Bronx Latin students are required to keep their coats in a locker during the school day. Students may go to their lockers in the morning before 1st period, before lunch, after lunch (middle school only) and at dismissal. Students may NOT go to their lockers at any other time of the school day. School lockers should be kept clean and orderly. If students share lockers, both students should know and memorize the combination. Students are required to give their combinations to their advisors. If they forget their combination, students can get it from their advisor. Students must use combination locks. Locks that open with keys are not permitted.

School Property

Expectations. Students are expected to use equipment and furniture as intended. Students are expected to:

clean the area surrounding their seats after each class;
discard all paper and trash in an appropriate trash receptacle; and
discard no paper or other items in the hallways, stairwells, schoolyard or on school grounds.

Consequences. Students who are destructive by marking, cutting or defacing desks, walls, buses, buildings or any other school items or materials will be disciplined. At the discretion of the Bronx Latin administration, students and parents/guardians may be required to pay for damages.

Technology Policy

A Privilege. Use of the technology resources owned by the NYCDOE and/or Bronx Latin is a privilege, not a right, and the privilege may be revoked at any time for unacceptable conduct. The Bronx Latin Honor Code applies to work done on a computer and to research conducted on a computer.

Acceptable Uses. Acceptable and responsible use of technology resources requires that users:

respect the privacy of others by not tampering with their files, passwords or stored materials;
use only computer ID’s/passwords and systems which you are authorized to use, and use them for the purpose for which they are intended;
respect the integrity of the technology systems and data; for example, not intentionally developing or using programs that harass others, infiltrate the computer or computing system, and/or damage or alter the software components or computing systems;
respect the legal protection provided by copyright and license to programs and data;
use the technology resources in a manner that is consistent with ethical principals, accepted community standards and the Bronx Latin Honor Code.
If you have any questions, ask the Bronx Latin faculty.

Google Apps for EDU Acceptable Use (Privacy and Safety)

Apps for Education is primarily for educational use. Students may use Apps for personal use subject to the restrictions below and additional school rules and policies that may apply.

Privacy – School staff, administrators, and parents all have access to student email for monitoring purposes. Students have no expectation of privacy on the Apps system.
Limited personal use – Students may use Apps tools for personal projects but may not use them for:

Unlawful activities
Commercial purposes (running a business or trying to make money)
Personal financial gain (running a web site to sell things)
Inappropriate sexual or other offensive content
Threatening another person
Misrepresentation of the school, staff or students. Apps, sites, email, and groups are not public forums. They are extensions of classroom spaces where student free speech rights may be limited.

Safety

Students may not post personal contact information about themselves or other people. That includes last names, addresses and phone numbers.
Students agree not to meet with someone they have met online without their parent’s approval and participation.
Students will tell their teacher or other school employee about any message they receive that is inappropriate or makes them feel uncomfortable.
Students are responsible for the use of their individual accounts and should take all reasonable precautions to prevent others from being able to use their account. Under no conditions should a user provide his or her password to another person.

Access Restriction – Due Process

Access to Google Apps for Education is considered a privilege accorded at the discretion of the school. The school maintains the right to immediately withdraw the access and use of Apps when there is reason to believe that violations of law or NYCDOE policies have occurred. In such cases, the alleged violation will be referred to the Principal for further investigation and account restoration, suspension, or termination. As a party of the Agreement with Google, the school also reserves the right to immediately suspend any user account suspected of inappropriate use. Pending review, a user account may be terminated as part of such action.

Academic Policies

Bronx Latin Grading Policy

2023-24 SY

Regular updates must be made in our online gradebook. Constant feedback and parent outreach for students who are borderline or failing.

Course Categories: Core Courses

Course Categories: Elective Courses

5% – Notebook Checks

10% – Homework

40% – Classwork

20% – Summative Assessments

25% – Formative Assessments

100% – Classwork and Projects

[*To add assessments and/or projects, teachers can increase the weights of specific assignments.]

Homework	Classwork	Summative Assessments	Formative Assessments
Annotation Flipped Classroom Problem Sets (P Sets) Review (Castle Learning, Khan Academy, Quizlet)	Do Nows Close Readings Nearpods Document Analysis Problem Sets (P Sets) Exit Tickets	Unit Exams Essays Socratic Seminars Performance Task Labs / Lab Reports Projects Presentation	Quizzes (paper/online) Exit Tickets Portfolios Performance Task Presentation

Grading Expectations – students must have a constant pulse of how they are doing in a class. Grades should be updated at minimum once a week in the online gradebook, and have enough grades in the gradebook to produce valid grades. All stakeholders need to know the progress of the student on a continuous basis.

CORE COURSES

Progress Report Grades [minimum requirements]

3 Notebook Checks

10 assignments – Homework

15 assignments – Classwork

1 assignment – Summative Assessments

3+ measures of student learning – Formative Assessments

Report Card Grades [minimum requirements]

6 Notebook Checks

20 assignments – Homework

30 assignments – Classwork

2-3 assignments -Summative Assessments

6+ measures of student learning – Formative Assessments

ELECTIVE COURSES

Progress Report Grades [minimum requirements]

5 – Classwork and Projects

Report Card Grades [minimum requirements]

10 – Classwork and Projects

Students will also earn conduct grades, which assess the student’s behavior during the entire marking period (E-excellent, G-good, S-satisfactory, N-needs improvement, U-unsatisfactory)

At Bronx Latin, students will have the opportunity to earn Bronze (85 – 89 average), Silver (90-94 average), Gold (95-100 average), and Platinum honors (100+)! Work hard and your name will appear on the Hall of Fame Bulletin Boards throughout the school! All honors students are celebrated!

Homework Policy

Homework Assigned. Homework is determined and assigned at the discretion of each faculty member and is explained in each course outline. In the middle school, parents must check their child’s homework planner on a daily basis and are required to sign it.

Late homework assignments are accepted without penalty only with a letter from a doctor or parent. If students hand in homework assignments late without a note, they will receive partial credit.

Grading

Below is an explanation of how you (the students) will be graded in each category:

Examinations/Tests. Examinations/tests cover material presented and discussed in class as well as information in the readings and homework and will usually take an entire class period.

Missed Examinations/Tests. Faculty will schedule the time for a student to take a missed examination/test. Make-up examinations/tests, and some assignments, can be taken or completed only with a note from parents/guardians explaining the absence.

Quizzes. Quizzes may be given with or without notice. Quizzes may be multiple choice, short answer, brief essay or in another form. “Do Now” problems may also count as a quiz.

Homework. Students will receive at least one hour of homework daily, including the thirty (30) minutes of independent reading. Completed homework assignments must be turned in on the due date. Students must hand in work neatly handwritten in blue or black ink or typed. Pencils are encouraged for Mathematics.

Classroom Participation. Participation is often an indication that homework has been thoroughly completed. When considering this part of the grade, the faculty will take into account the following criteria:

the ability to participate actively in class discussions, demonstrating that the assigned work was completed;
the ability to follow directions; and
preparedness for class (having all required materials for class).

It also encompasses how well students conduct themselves in class. When considering this part of the grade, the faculty will take into account the following criteria:

behavior throughout the entire class period;
how the student asks questions; and
how the student maintains the classroom routine and practices as set by each faculty member.

Students who show a poor attitude are considered to be lacking the appropriate classroom participation conduct. Poor or inconsiderate behavior is unacceptable.

Project-Based Work/Portfolio Assignments. These include projects, papers, research assignments, book reports, laboratory reports and group projects given at any time during the school year as homework, Holiday Assignments (those assignments that are to be completed over school holidays) and any other assignment. Work and assignments submitted after the due date are subject to partial credit.

Extra Credit. Extra credit is available to students but must not be used in place of satisfactorily completing regularly assigned work or successfully taking examinations/tests and quizzes. Extra credit is not a method to use to pass regular class work or examinations/tests.

Punctuality. Punctuality involves coming into class on time, quietly taking a seat, copying the homework and beginning the “Do Now” assignment immediately.

Attendance Policy

Bronx Latin Policy. Bronx Latin strongly insists upon excellent attendance, which is the only way students can gain the benefit of their education. The life and work ethic exemplified by excellent attendance is necessary to maintain a first-class school, to support the mission of Bronx Latin and to build a better community.

Please adhere to the attendance guidelines listed below:

Absence from School. If a student will be absent from school, the parent/guardian must contact the school either the day of the absence, or, if possible, prior to the absence. A letter is required upon your return explaining your absence.
All absences from school are recorded as absences, even absences that are deemed legitimate. Once the school has been notified about the reason for the student’s absence, the Principal will determine whether the absence is legitimate or not for purposes of making up classroom work and examinations.
Repeated Absences. After three (3) absences deemed not legitimate over the course of the marking period, the school will contact the parent/guardian and appropriate home visits or a Case Conference will be scheduled.
Return after a Long Absence. Decisions regarding make-up work will be made on a case-by-case basis by the Principal in consultation with faculty and the Guidance Counselor.
Cutting and Chronic Lateness. Chronic lateness to school and/or cutting, which is absence from individual classes or staying home without parental permission, will also result in disciplinary action and the school contacting the parent/guardian. Consequences apply!
Ten Consecutive Absences. School officials are required by law to contact the state for absences that last 10 consecutive days or longer. In the event, an investigation will follow that is conducted by ACS, Administration of Child Services.

Attendance Award

Importance of Attendance. Bronx Latin believes that excellent academic achievement and mastery of critical skills are necessary to be a truly effective person and are directly related to school attendance.

Religious Holidays & Other Legitimate Absences

To be excused for a religious holiday, students must have:

advance written notice signed by a parent/guardian; and
approval from the Principal.

To be excused for a non-medical absence other than a religious holiday, students must have:

advance written request, signed by a parent/guardian (no telephone calls); and
approval from the Principal.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THIS IS AN ABBREVIATED VERSION OF THE BRONX LATIN STUDENT HANDBOOK. ADDITIONAL POLICIES, PROCEDURES, RULES AND EXPECTATIONS APPLY AND CAN BE ENFORCED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BRONX LATIN ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY AND STAFF IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND CITY LAW.

For more information visit www.bronxlatin.com or

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Parent/Student Handbook,

12th Edition, 2021 – 2022

Mission Statement: The Bronx Latin School is a college preparatory school, where the core of our work is educational equity for all students in grades 6 through 12. We offer a rigorous program of arts and sciences and encourage serious scholarship, independent thought, and student-led engagement through engagement around civic and social justice issues through Socratic Seminars. In order to support rigorous learning outcomes for all students our staff will work to identify barriers and obstacles students may be facing and provide students with opportunities to learn and grow while being nurtured, supported, and challenged with a culturally responsive curriculum. Our goal is to inspire students to achieve their personal best through collaboration, and goal-setting in a supportive environment of high expectations and inclusive curriculum. We believe every child has the right to an exemplary education. We strive to empower our students to thrive in and graduate from college and positively impact their communities.

Telephone and Facsimile contact information

Bronx Latin Main Office Telephone: 718 991-6349

Facsimile: 718 991-6627

A MESSAGE TO THE SCHOLARS OF BRONX LATIN

Dear Scholars,

Welcome to a new school year! After the last year and a half of dealing with hybrid and remote schooling, we are so happy to be welcoming you back. To the new members of our community, we extend to you a very warm welcome! We are happy to have you as members of our learning community here at Bronx Latin. To our returning members, we welcome you back and look forward to continuing our work with you to help you advance yourselves both academically and socially.

We know that this upcoming school year will be unlike any other we have had. We know that adjusting to coming back to school full time with all students and staff will be a lot to handle. This school year, you will work harder than you’ve ever worked before. This is a good thing: learning, like exercise, will build up your intellectual muscles and prepare you for a successful future, both throughout the school year and beyond Bronx Latin.

As you walk through our hallways and enter into our classrooms – whether it be in person or virtually, be respectful of all teachers, staff and scholars. Greet one another with a friendly “Good Morning” or “Good Afternoon”. Demonstrate care for yourself and for your peers. Enjoy your learning experience and strive for success. As always, we, your principal, teachers and staff members, are here to support you on your journey from students to scholars! Fortes Fortuna Juvat!

Bronx Latin Administration, Faculty & Staff

Click here for Bronx Latin Calendar for the 2021-22 school year

DOE CALENDAR: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/news/2021-2022-school-year-calendar

Important Dates

DATE	WEEKDAY	EVENT
September 13	Monday	First day of school for students
September 16	Thursday	Yom Kippur, schools closed
October 11	Monday	Italian Heritage Day/Indigenous People’s Day, schools closed
November 2	Tuesday	Election Day, fully remote, asynchronous instructional day
November 3	Wednesday	Evening parent-teacher conferences for elementary schools and K–8 schools.
November 4	Thursday	Afternoon parent-teacher conferences for elementary schools and K–8 schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early.
November 10	Wednesday	Evening parent-teacher conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools.
November 11	Thursday	Veterans Day, schools closed
November 12	Friday	Afternoon parent-teacher conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early.
November 17	Wednesday	Evening parent-teacher conferences for middle schools and District 75 school programs.
November 18	Thursday	Afternoon Conferences for middle schools and District 75 school programs; students in these schools dismissed three hours early.
November 25–26	Thursday–Friday	Thanksgiving Recess, schools closed
December 24–31	Friday–Friday	Winter Recess, schools closed
January 17	Monday	Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, schools closed
January 25–28	Tuesday–Friday	Regents Administration
January 31	Monday	Professional Development day for 9–12 and 6–12 schools, students in these schools do not attend
February 1	Tuesday	Lunar New Year, schools closed
February 2	Wednesday	Spring Term begins for semester-based schools
February 21–25	Monday–Friday	Midwinter Recess, schools closed
March 2	Wednesday	Evening parent-teacher conferences for elementary schools and K–8 schools.
March 3	Thursday	Afternoon parent-teacher conferences for elementary schools and K–8 schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early.
March 9	Wednesday	Evening parent-teacher conferences for middle schools and district 75 schools and programs.
March 10	Thursday	Afternoon parent-teacher conferences for middle schools and district 75 schools and programs; students in these schools dismissed three hours early.
March 16	Wednesday	Evening parent-teacher conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools.
March 18	Friday	Afternoon parent-teacher conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early.
March 29–31	Tuesday–Thursday	3–8 ELA Assessment administration
April 15–22	Friday–Friday	Spring Recess (includes Good Friday and Passover), schools closed
April 26–28	Tuesday–Thursday	3–8 Math Assessment administration
May 2	Monday	Eid al-Fitr, schools closed
May 30	Monday	Memorial Day, schools closed
June 7	Tuesday	Clerical Day, K–5, K–6, 6–8, and K–12 schools and D75 programs, students in these schools do not attend
June 9	Thursday	Anniversary Day, Chancellor’s Conference Day for staff development, students do not attend
June 15–24	Wednesday–Friday	Regents Administration
June 20	Monday	Juneteenth (observed), schools closed
June 27	Monday	Last day of school for students

Marking Period Dates for 2021-22 School Year

	MP1	MP2	MP3	MP4
Progress Reports	Thursday, October 14	Thursday, December 23	Thursday, March 17	Thursday, May 19
End of MP	Wednesday, November 10	Wednesday, January 26	Wednesday, April 6	Tuesday June 14 for HS & Friday June 17 for MS
MP Grades Deadline	Monday, November 15	Monday, January 31	Monday, April 11	Wednesday, June 22
Report Card Distribution	Thursday November 18	Thursday, February 3	Thursday, April 14	Monday, June 27

Parent Teacher Conferences

- As of September 2021, the DOE has stated that app parent teacher conferences for the 2021-22 will be held virtually on the following dates:

Wednesday, Nov 10, 2021 (Evening conferences)

Friday, Nov 12, 2021 (Afternoon conferences – Early Dismissal for students)

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 (Evening conferences)

Friday, March 18, 2022 (Afternoon conferences – Early Dismissal for students)

Grades can be viewed online through our online grade books at www.pupilpath.com . Please ask your 21 Century Skills/Advisory Teacher to help you access your PupilPath Account so that you can log in and check your grades. You can use this website to look at your exams (both from Middle School and High School Regents), in addition to your current grades in all of your classes and download the PupilPath app on your phone as well

Standards of Conduct & Conduct Code

Be polite to everyone.
Be alert and attentive to learning opportunities.
Be prepared for class by bringing all necessary books and materials with you.
Honor the uniform code.
Arrive on time and ready to learn.
Be considerate of the school, its classrooms and the school community by keeping our space clean, organized and quiet.
Welcome visitors and show them why our school is a special place for learning.
Be mindful that when you are away from the school on a school activity, you are representing Bronx Latin as a special place of learning.

Students Leaving the Building: Students are not allowed out of the building without being signed out by a parent/guardian or his/her designee.

COVID Student Personal Health Measures

Per Department of Education Guidance:

Physical Distancing – All individuals in school buildings should remain at least 3 feet apart per CDC guidelines. We will work with schools to create conditions that make physical distancing possible.

Face Coverings/Masks – Face coverings/masks will be required inside school buildings. Everyone entering a DOE building is required to wear a mask/facial covering during the entire time they are in the building, consistent with New York State executive orders 202.17 and 202.34. All students and adults are mandated to wear a face mask properly (over the nose and mouth) throughout the whole day with the exception of lunch. Refusal to wear a mask will result in disciplinary action.

Handwashing and Hand Sanitizing – There will be increased access and regular opportunities for students and staff to wash hands or use hand sanitizer throughout the day.

Health & Safety @ BxL [ENTRY and DISMISSAL Procedures]

Student Entry

- - Students will enter the building socially distanced through Exit 4 at Tinton and Home Street intersection 8:00 AM for middle school and high school.
  - Ms.Rosso and Mr. Ponce will be there to let you in, take temperatures, and check health screening forms. Phones will be pouched in Yondr cases and locked.

Student Dismissal

- Middle School students will leave through Exit 9 on Tinton Ave and High School students dismiss at Exit 4 on Tinton Ave and Home Street at 2:40 pm every day.
- Students will unlock their phone on Yondr bases as they are leaving the building.
- Teachers will escort their students out of the building with social distancing.
  Students are not allowed to leave on their own for dismissal.
- School busses will pick students up on Tinton Ave between Exits 9 and 4 at dismissal.
- Parents must pick their kids up socially distanced along TInton Ave if walking home with students or around the corner from dismissal on Home Street if picking up via car

Health & Safety @ BxL [HEALTH SCREENING]

Health Screening

Students must show a completed Health Screening or complete on paper.
- Student Pick Up: If a student fails a health screening or shows symptoms of COVID-19, the guardian of the student must be immediately contacted and advised to pick up the child. Student will go to the Isolation Room.
- If the guardian cannot be reached, the school must contact the emergency contacts on the student’s Blue Card. [Virtual Blue Card]
We are required to conduct random temperature checks of staff and students.

Please answer honestly and please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms!
If a student fails a health screening or shows symptoms of COVID-19, the guardian of the student must be immediately contacted and advised to pick up the child.

NEW Procedures – Going to nurse

If a student is showing symptoms, we will follow the safety protocol.
- Fever of 100.0 degrees F or higher or chills,
- New cough,
- New loss of taste or smell,
- New shortness of breath.
The Building Response Team (BRT) will be activated and student will be escorted to the Isolation Room [We will discuss this more on next slide].
If a student needs other medical attention, a staff member will escort the student downstairs.

NEW Procedures – Bathroom

Going to wash hands and/or going to the bathroom
- Only one student will be allowed in the bathroom at a time.
- Support staff will be scheduled to monitor the day’s active hallways.

COVID Instructional Lunch Rules

Based on current DOE recommendations – Students must follow policy and rules for eating in the classroom to ensure the safety of all students, faculty and staff:

only take their face mask off while eating lunch
face forward in the class while eating lunch, no turning around and spreading droplets around the classroom
raise your hand to get out of your seat to throw away lunch with the permission of the teacher
stay seated and remain socially distanced
keep their areas clean;
follow directions given by the teacher in the classroom;
as this is an “instructional lunch students must continue working on their classwork on the computer during lunch;

Prohibited Foods. Soft drinks and candy are prohibited. Remember, food, including snacks, may not be eaten at any other time except during the instructional lunch time

Bronx Latin Student Expectations – Distance Learning (if the school must transition to remote learning)

During remote learning students will:

Follow the dedicated school schedule for learning
Seek help when needed (teachers, guidance, principals)
Create balance by taking opportunities to work offline and upload tasks
Sign into the classrooms daily- keep connected
Demonstrate learning with completion of assignments
Engage with the classroom and virtual assignments, and attend live classes when they are scheduled. During live classes, be a good listener. Take the time to listen to what people are saying. During live classes keep your in class and chat comments appropriate.
Attendance remotely is as important as in person – attend ALL your classes whether in person or remote every day.
Communicate with your teacher and examine feedback teachers leave you
Follow the Bronx Latin rules and code of conduct
Demonstrate online learning etiquette
Reach out to your teachers if you are overwhelmed
Collaborate with peers using respectful language and behaviors
Use technology equipment as outlined in the Acceptable Use Policy.
Wear appropriate attire even while in classes remotely
Support each other in this new way of learning
Check PupilPath on a weekly basis and be aware of your grades in each class
Be patient with yourselves and your teachers- we are all learning together!

School Uniform Policy

All Students:

All Bronx Latin students must wear appropriate-fitting clothing and avoid anything ill-fitting or too revealing. The midriff and lower back should be completely covered regardless of whether the student is sitting or standing. Therefore, short shirts and low-cut blouses, which reveal cleavage, are not allowed. The expectation of appropriate-fitting attire applies to both boys/young men and girls/young women.
At no time should the under clothing of any student be exposed from underneath their uniform. Shear blouses, low-hanging pants (“sagging”) and any other clothing that would reveal the underclothing or body of a student is not accepted in The Bronx Latin School.
Hats, caps, head gear (such as ear muffs, bandanas or head bands), scarves, gloves, mittens or any other article of clothing considered to be outerwear are not allowed to be worn by students while they are in the building. Jackets, bubble vests and coats are also prohibited.
Any layered clothing (undershirts, long sleeve shirts under short-sleeved shirt, and the like) can be SOLID black or white. Stockings/leggings that are worn underneath appropriate-length shorts or skirts can be SOLID black, white or beige (no design is allowed).

No headgear, hoods or “doobies” may be worn at any time. Clothes must not be oversized, baggy, or worn in a way that exposes undergarments. During warm weather, young men and women may wear beige or tan uniform shorts to the knee. If shorts are worn at an inappropriate length, the student will be removed from classes for the day. Changing clothes in the bathroom, before school or after school, is not permitted.

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

MS Young Women: Middle school young women will wear white polo/collared shirts; tan or beige uniform skirt to the knee (no mini-skirts); solid tan uniform slacks. Skirts and slacks (no jeans or sweat pants) must be worn at the waist and in an appropriate size. Jeans are not permitted. Solid black shoes or solid black sneakers must be worn. Sweaters and hoodies may be worn, however they MUST be solid black and hoods may not be worn on head. Clothing worn under the uniform, such as tights or long-sleeve shirts, must either be solid black or solid white.

MS Young Men: Middle school young men will wear white polo/collared shirts; solid tan or beige uniform slacks. Slacks (no jeans or sweat pants) must be worn at the waist and in an appropriate size. Jeans are not permitted. Solid black shoes or solid black sneakers must be worn. Sweaters and hoodies may be worn, but they MUST be solid black and hoods may not be worn on head. Clothing worn under the uniform, such as long-sleeve shirts must either be solid black or solid white.

Uniform Detention Policy: If students arrive out of dress code, they will be required to visit their teachers during the first period of the day in order to pick up the day’s work. They will then be placed in the SAVE room, where they will be expected to work on their assignments independently. They will be given a bag lunch, as they will not be permitted into the lunchroom, and must turn in all work and borrowed textbooks to the appropriate teachers by the end of the day.

High School (Grades 9-12)

HS Young Women: High school young women will wear black or white polo/collared shirts; tan or beige uniform skirt to the knee (no mini-skirts); solid tan uniform slacks. Skirts and slacks (no jeans or sweat pants) must be worn at the waist and in an appropriate size. Jeans and leggings are not permitted. In addition to the solid black shoes or sneakers, the ladies may also wear other styles of sneakers/shoes. Slippers and flip flops are not permitted. Sweaters and hoodies may be worn; however they MUST be solid black and hoods may not be worn on head. Clothing worn under the uniform, such as tights or long-sleeve shirts, must either be solid black or solid white.

HS Young Men: High school young men will wear black or white polo/collared shirts; solid tan or beige uniform slacks. Slacks (no jeans or sweat pants) must be worn at the waist and in an appropriate size. Jeans are not permitted. In addition to the solid black shoes or sneakers, the gentlemen may also wear other styles of sneakers/shoes. Slippers and flip flops are not permitted. Sweaters and hoodies may be worn; but they MUST be solid black and hoods may not be worn on head. Clothing worn under the uniform, such as long-sleeve shirts, must either be solid black or solid white.

Uniform Detention Policy: If students arrive out of dress code, they will be required to visit their teachers during the first period of the day in order to pick up the day’s work. They will then be placed in the SAVE room, where they will be expected to work on their assignments independently. They will be given a bag lunch, as they will not be permitted into the lunchroom, and must turn in all work/ borrowed textbooks to the appropriate teachers by the end of the day.

THIS LIST IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE; ADDITIONAL VIOLATIONS OF DRESS CODE WILL BE DETERMINED AT THE DISCRETION OF ANY BRONX LATIN ADMINISTRATOR, FACULTY & STAFF MEMBER

Consequences for A Pattern of Non-Compliance: Students who are determined to have a pattern of not being in dress code will be barred from trips, after-school activities/ sports

Athletic & After-School Activities Expectations

Metro Card

Students’ Responsibility. A Metro Card will be distributed in Advisory to all eligible students. These cards may be used until the end of 2020. In January, Metro Cards for the spring semester, 2021 will be distributed. It is the students’ responsibility to be accountable for their Metro Cards. Bronx Latin expects students to keep their Metro Cards until the Metro Cards expire.

Passes and Hallway Policy

Non-Negotiable Policy. It is a non-negotiable policy of Bronx Latin that no student may be in the hallway without a pass, except during the change of class or under the supervision of faculty, staff or another adult. This non-negotiable policy ensures the safety and security of the Bronx Latin community as well as provides an appropriate environment for learning.

Cutting Consequences. Any student in the hallway without a pass is cutting and will be given a Recess Detention in the Middle School. High School period attendance is an essential component for gaining credits for the course. Students determined to have a persistent pattern of this behavior will be issued an after-school detention and a Case Conference will be scheduled. Any student who leaves the building without permission may be searched upon re-entry.

Personal Property and Cell Phone Policy

Bronx Latin Student Cell Phone Policy

Process

Building Entrance: As students enter the building, they will:

Turn their phone off.
Unlock their empty Yondr Pouch using an Unlocking Base at the building entrance(s).
Place their phone inside the pouch, securely close it and store in their backpack.

Each student will maintain possession of their cell phone inside their Yondr Pouch for the duration of the school day. Students arriving late will go through this process in the main hallway.

Building Exit: As students exit the building at the end of the school day, they will:

Unlock their pouch using an Unlocking Base at a building exit(s).
Remove their phone from their pouch.
Securely close their empty pouch and place it in their backpack for the next day.

(Exception: excused absence for a doctor’s appointment in which case the student will unlock their pouch at the main office)

Violations

Below are a list of potential student violations. Each of these violations will result in the student’s phone and/or pouch being confiscated by school administration.

Physical damage to the pouch in an attempt to circumvent its intended purpose. (Ex: Discoloration, pen marks, bent pin or stripped lock inside the pouch)
Forgetting or losing the pouch.
Using a phone during school hours.

Disciplinary Action

Phone+Pouch will be confiscated and parent/guardian will be notified immediately.
Student’s parent/guardian must come to the school to pick up their child’s phone and a replacement pouch may be assigned. Further disciplinary actions may be taken by the school if for continued incompliance with phone policies.
Students will be given their first pouch for free. There will be a $15 replacement deposit for any replacement pouches. This deposit can be returned if the replacement pouch is returned undamaged at the end of the year.

Items Prohibited. Certain personal property is not to be brought to school. Students may not use Apple watches or similar smart watches as a means of texting and circumventing cell phone policy. Headphones are not to be worn or visible on students in the school building, except in classes where headphones are being used for educational purposes and with the teacher’s permission. Headphones must be put away before entering the school building. Other items including “selfie sticks”, other monopods or tripods, electronic games, laser pointers, etc. and sharp metal instruments, belts with large buckles and wallet chains are prohibited in school. These items will be confiscated. See the NYCDOE Citywide Standard of Discipline and Intervention Measures (the “NYCDOE Discipline Code”) and the Chancellor’s Regulation A-412.

Retrieving Confiscated Items. Confiscated headphones, cell phones, and other items must be picked up at 5:00 pm. By a parent/ guardian at Bronx Latin in the Main Office, Room 426.

Locker Policy (to be determined due to COVID protocols – so students may not have lockers this year but it is still TBD). Bronx Latin students are required to keep their coats in a locker during the school day. Students may go to their lockers in the morning before 1st period, before lunch, after lunch (middle school only) and at dismissal. Students may NOT go to their lockers at any other time of the school day. School lockers should be kept clean and orderly. If students share lockers, both students should know and memorize the combination. Students are required to give their combinations to their advisors. If they forget their combination, students can get it from their advisor. Students must use combination locks. Locks that open with keys are not permitted.

School Property

Expectations. Students are expected to use equipment and furniture as intended. Students are expected to:

clean the area surrounding their seats after each class;
discard all paper and trash in an appropriate trash receptacle; and
discard no paper or other items in the hallways, stairwells, schoolyard or on school grounds.

Consequences. Students who are destructive by marking, cutting or defacing desks, walls, busses, buildings or any other school items or materials will be disciplined. At the discretion of the Bronx Latin administration, students and parents/guardians may be required to pay for damages.

Technology Policy

Acceptable Uses. Acceptable and responsible use of technology resources requires that users:

respect the privacy of others by not tampering with their files, passwords or stored materials;
use only computer ID’s/passwords and systems which you are authorized to use, and use them for the purpose for which they are intended;
respect the integrity of the technology systems and data; for example, not intentionally developing or using programs that harass others, infiltrate the computer or computing system, and/or damage or alter the software components or computing systems;
respect the legal protection provided by copyright and license to programs and data;
use the technology resources in a manner that is consistent with ethical principals, accepted community standards and the Bronx Latin Honor Code.
if you have any questions, ask the Bronx Latin faculty.

Google Apps for EDU Acceptable Use (Privacy and Safety)

Apps for Education is primarily for educational use. Students may use Apps for personal use subject to the restrictions below and additional school rules and policies that may apply.

Privacy – School staff, administrators, and parents all have access to student email for monitoring purposes. Students have no expectation of privacy on the Apps system.
Limited personal use – Students may use Apps tools for personal projects but may not use them for:

Unlawful activities
Commercial purposes (running a business or trying to make money)
Personal financial gain (running a web site to sell things)
Inappropriate sexual or other offensive content
Threatening another person
Misrepresentation of the school, staff or students. Apps, sites, email, and groups are not public forums. They are extensions of classroom spaces where student free speech rights may be limited.

Safety

Students may not post personal contact information about themselves or other people. That includes last names, addresses and phone numbers.
Students agree not to meet with someone they have met online without their parent’s approval and participation.
Students will tell their teacher or other school employee about any message they receive that is inappropriate or makes them feel uncomfortable.
Students are responsible for the use of their individual accounts and should take all reasonable precautions to prevent others from being able to use their account. Under no conditions should a user provide his or her password to another person.

Access Restriction – Due Process

Access to Google Apps for Education is considered a privilege accorded at the discretion of the school. The school maintains the right to immediately withdraw the access and use of Apps when there is reason to believe that violations of law or NYCDOE policies have occurred. In such cases, the alleged violation will be referred to the Principal for further investigation and account restoration, suspension, or termination. As a party of the Agreement with Google, the school also reserves the right to immediately suspend any user account suspected of inappropriate use. Pending review, a user account may be terminated as part of such action.

ACADEMIC POLICY

Grading Policy

There are FOUR marking periods in an academic year. Students at Bronx Latin are given numerical grades:

15% – Homework

35% – Classwork and Participation

30% – Summative Assessments

20% – Other Assessments

Homework	Classwork and Participation	Summative Assessments	Other Assessments
Annotation Flipped Classroom Problem Sets (P Sets) Review (Castle Learning, Khan Academy, Quizlet)	Do Nows Close Readings Document Analysis Problem Sets (P Sets) Exit Tickets	Unit Exams Essays Seminars & Debates Performance Tasks Labs / Lab Reports	Quizzes Projects Presentations Collaboration Portfolios

Students will also earn conduct grades, which assess the student’s behavior during the entire marking period (E-excellent, G-good, S-satisfactory, N-needs improvement, U-unsatisfactory)

Homework Policy

Homework Assigned. Homework is determined and assigned at the discretion of each faculty member and is explained in each course outline. In the middle school, parents must check their child’s homework planner on a daily basis and are required to sign it.

Late homework assignments are accepted without penalty only with a letter from a doctor or parent. If students hand in homework assignments late without a note, they will receive partial credit.

Grading Scheme

Below is an explanation of how you (the students) will be graded in each category:

Examinations/Tests. Examinations/tests cover material presented and discussed in class as well as information in the readings and homework and will usually take an entire class period.

Quizzes. Quizzes may be given with or without notice. Quizzes may be multiple choice, short answer, brief essay or in another form. “Do Now” problems may also count as a quiz.

the ability to participate actively in class discussions, demonstrating that the assigned work was completed;
the ability to follow directions; and
preparedness for class (having all required materials for class).

It also encompasses how well students conduct themselves in class. When considering this part of the grade, the faculty will take into account the following criteria:

behavior throughout the entire class period;
how the student asks questions; and
how the student maintains the classroom routine and practices as set by each faculty member.

Students who show a poor attitude are considered to be lacking the appropriate classroom participation conduct. Poor or inconsiderate behavior is unacceptable.

Project-Based Work/Portfolio Assignments. These include projects, papers, research ass

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Policies / Handbook

A MESSAGE TO THE SCHOLARS OF BRONX LATIN

Standards of Conduct & Conduct Code

COVID Personal Health & Safety Measures

School Uniform Policy

Bronx Latin Cell Phone Policy

Personal Property and Cell Phone Policy

Retrieving Confiscated Items. Confiscated headphones, cell phones, and other items must be picked up at 5:00 pm. By a parent/ guardian at Bronx Latin in the Main Office, Room 426.

Other Bronx Latin Policies

Metro Card

Passes and Hallway Policy

School Property

Academic Policies

Homework Policy

Homework Assigned. Homework is determined and assigned at the discretion of each faculty member and is explained in each course outline. In the middle school, parents must check their child’s homework planner on a daily basis and are required to sign it.

Grading

Attendance Policy

Attendance Award

Religious Holidays & Other Legitimate Absences

A MESSAGE TO THE SCHOLARS OF BRONX LATIN

Important Dates

Standards of Conduct & Conduct Code

Physical Distancing – All individuals in school buildings should remain at least 3 feet apart per CDC guidelines. We will work with schools to create conditions that make physical distancing possible.

only take their face mask off while eating lunch

raise your hand to get out of your seat to throw away lunch with the permission of the teacher

stay seated and remain socially distanced

keep their areas clean;

follow directions given by the teacher in the classroom;

as this is an “instructional lunch students must continue working on their classwork on the computer during lunch;

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Consequences for A Pattern of Non-Compliance: Students who are determined to have a pattern of not being in dress code will be barred from trips, after-school activities/ sports

Metro Card

Passes and Hallway Policy

Personal Property and Cell Phone Policy

Retrieving Confiscated Items. Confiscated headphones, cell phones, and other items must be picked up at 5:00 pm. By a parent/ guardian at Bronx Latin in the Main Office, Room 426.

School Property

Grading Policy

Homework Policy

Homework Assigned. Homework is determined and assigned at the discretion of each faculty member and is explained in each course outline. In the middle school, parents must check their child’s homework planner on a daily basis and are required to sign it.

Grading Scheme

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