P.S. 96Q

All students received a Chancellor's Code of Behavior (Blue Booklet). Please consult this booklet if you have any questions concerning discipline and consequences.

P.S. 96Q is a mandatory uniform school. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to ensure that all students attend school appropriately attired. The standard and required uniform is listed below:

• Navy blue skirt/pants
• Light blue blouse/shirt

• Navy blue skirt/pants
• Light blue shirt

On gym days, students may wear their gym uniform.

Homework is an extremely important part of education as it helps to reinforce the skills, strategies, concepts and knowledge that have been taught during the school day.

It is the responsibility of all students to complete their homework assignments to the best of their ability. It would be beneficial to the child if parents ensure that homework assignments are completed and that the student are prepared for the next day.

P.S. 96Q has certain stipulations that support our homework policy:

• Homeowrk is given every day (including Fridays and holidays for all grades).
• Classroom teachers and cluster teachers give homework daily, with emphasis on literacy and math.
• Teachers will check homework in a timeply manner to ensure that the work is completed correctly.
• Parents will be notified when students are in violation of this policy.
• In order to meet the New York State Standards, researches, projects, and reports are also given in addition to regular assignments.

Daily attendance at school is very important to your child’s academic achievements. New York City Department of Education Promotion Criteria states: All students must maintain a standard of ninety percent (90%) attendance per school year for promotion to the next grade. When a student is absent, a written explanation or a doctor’s note must be provided upon return to school. A note is also required when a student is to be excused from school early.

Any student arriving after 8:15 a.m. is considered late. Late students will be given a note to their classes and their name and time of arrival will be recorded.

When a student is absent or arrives late, it is documented in our system and you will receive a phone call regarding your child’s lateness or absence. Extreme cases of poor attendance and lateness will result in further conferencing between school officials and the student’s parent/guardian.

The Department of Education provides bus transportation for all eligible elementary school students. Assigned personnel handle transportation issues such as metro cards, general, and special education busing.

Good behavior is expected on the bus at all times.

• Sit quietly on the bus.
• Obey the rules of the bus driver and matron.
• There is no pushing or fighting on the bus.
• Use appropriate language at all times.

Students who do not follow the rules may lose their bus privileges.

NOTE: Parking in front of the main entrance during school hours is prohibited. Your vehicle may be ticketed or towed if they are blocking the pick up/drop off area.

Unless specified otherwise, the use of electronics during school hours is prohibited.