The Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences

Program Cards

Students must carry their program cards and photo I.D.'s at all times. Program cards indicate the band for each subject which varies from day to day. Monday's schedule for students is 8:15 AM to 1:42 PM. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday All students begin at 8:15 AM and end at 2:40 PM. Wednesday's schedule for students is 8:15 AM to 12:47 PM for instruction and from 12:50 PM to 1:42 PM for Clubs.

Attendance

Daily attendance is required of all students for success in class work and necessary for passing grades. Absentee students must submit an absence note to their Guidance Counselor upon return to school which has been signed by a parent, guardian or doctor. Parents and guardians must make every effort to contact Guidance Counselors and teachers to obtain homework assignments when their youngsters are out from school for an extended period of time. Students should obtain telephone numbers of classmates whom they may contact for homework assignments when they are absent. Unexcused absences (cutting) may lead to a failing grade.

Lateness

Students have three minutes to travel from one class to another. Be prompt! Excessive lateness will prevent students from full participation in subject classes and may result in lower grades or failure.

Student Records

Student records are stored in the Guidance Office. Parents have the right to inspect records, challenge the contents of records, and control disclosure of student records.

Transportation Cards

Students who meet eligibility requirements of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) may obtain free MTA Cards by completing and submitting applications to the Transportation Coordinator at the beginning of the school term. These cards may be used on school days for a maximum of four trips daily from 5:30 AM to 8:30 PM. Students are urged to take care of each monthly MTA card as lost and stolen cards cannot be replaced.

Illness in School

Students should have an updated Emergency Contact Card on file in the Health Office so that the Health Aide may contact parents or guardians when students become ill or are injured. If it is necessary for students to go home, and they are younger than eighteen years old, their parents or guardians must come to the school to pick them up at the Health Office.

Passes

Students must obtain a pass if it is necessary to leave a class unless there is a medical emergency. Teachers have the right to limit use and duration of the classroom pass.

Textbooks

Students must return all textbooks at the end of the school year in good condition so that the next class may use them. Students who fail to return books will have their names listed on an "unreturned book list" and will not be given books for the new class until the previous class books are returned.

Breakfast

Breakfast will be served each morning from 7:45 AM to 8:10 AM. Students may obtain a free or reduced rate breakfast after submitting appropriate forms to the cafeteria staff.

Lunch

Students are required to eat lunch in the Student Cafeteria. Students are programmed for lunch four days each week. On the one day when students are not programmed for lunch, they may bring a sandwich or snack to school and eat in one of their classes. If students wish to obtain full or reduced rate lunch, they must submit required forms to the cafeteria staff.

Lockers

Students may use the hallway lockers. They must secure the lockers with combination locks distributed by the COSA Office. Valuables should not be left in lockers.

Lost and Found

The College Security Office, located in the Library, has a "Lost and Found" office. Students who lose books, clothing and any other valuables, should first check the Dean's Office, and then the Security Office at the College, to see if the lost items were found and returned. Students who lose valuables may file a Board of Education form with attached receipts with the Dean.

Immunization

All students must have complete and up to date immunization records indicating immunization against measles, mumps, polio, rubella, diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus. Students who do not have current immunization will be excluded from school. In addition, for all students' health and safety, they must have annual medicals to participate in physical activities. Immunization records and medicals are stored in the Health Office.


Elevators

The elevators at the high school are for use by disabled or injured students. Students may obtain an elevator pass from the Dean's Office with appropriate documentation, for the duration of their disability.

Fire Drills

The Board of Education requires all students and staff to participate in twelve fire drills throughout the school year. The fire alarm signal is: four series of three bells followed by one bell. Students and staff must exit the building by following the directions posted in the room and leave in a speedy, orderly and silent manner. Students who may happen to be attending classes in buildings used for college courses when the fire alarm sounds, must follow all procedures for fire drills conducted by the City University of New York.

School Trips

The Assistant Principal, Administration, supervises all school trips. Students may participate in school trips if they: 1) attend classes regularly; and 2) maintain good attendance. Students with disciplinary records or history of cutting may be barred from the trip. Students and staff participating in trips over several days must comply with all of the Chancellor's regulations, such as parental permission, emergency notification, chaperone/student ratio, the Discipline Code, and other pertinent trip information. Parents and students must meet with the lead trip teacher and the Principal prior to departure.

Hotline

The Parents' Association provides information on school activities, exam schedules, parents' meetings and all other school matters on the "hotline" which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week - (212) 802-9833.

Parent Coordinator

The Parent Coordinator provides information and assistance for parents, call: 347-563-4656 and 718-368-8564.

Student Activities

The Coordinator of Student Affairs (COSA), supervises all clubs and student activities. Students who meet the following minimum standards may participate in extracurricular activities: 1) attend school regularly; and 2) maintain good academic standing. Students participating in interscholastic sports must comply with Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL) regulations.

Student Government

The Leon M. Goldstein High School For The Sciences has a representative student council of annually elected officers. Students have the right to run for office if they meet the requirements set for candidates.

School Leadership Team

The School Leadership Team of students, parents, teachers, and administrators, conducts monthly meetings to establish policy on curriculum and academic matters.