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The STEM Weekly Stream
STEM Academy Family Newsletter
WEEK OF JANUARY 29
This Week
SCHEDULE REMINDERS
Thursday, February 1: 10:30 AM Dismissal
Students will attend Periods 1; 2; and 11
Report Card Conferences 11:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Friday, February 2: 10:30 AM Dismissal
Students will attend Periods 4; 5/6 or 6/7; and 7/8 or 8/9
ACADEMIC UPDATES
Report Card Conferences
Now that the Semester has concluded, Teachers are entering final grades for all Students. Be sure to join us on Thursday, February 1 for Report Card Conferences. Teachers will be available from 11:15 AM until 5:15 PM.
Academic Integrity
With the introduction of new technology, it has become easier than ever for Students to pass the work of others off as their own. When they do so, they are not preparing themselves to be successful in the future. There are severe penalties at colleges and in the real world for dishonest work. Beginning this semester, the rules for Academic Honesty at STEM will be updated to account for new technology and artificial intelligence. These rules and consequences will be reviewed with Students in the coming weeks. An overview of the new rules will be available for Parents to see during Conferences on Thursday.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
PA Technology Student Association
Three STEM Students participated in the Regional Leadership Conference for Engineering at Colonial School District over the weekend.
Nafis Evans, Jayden Correa and Sani Lawler demonstrated skills in Computer Aided Drawing and AutoDesk Fusion 360 they have learned in our Engineering Program.
Great job by our Students, thank you to Mr. Allen Smith for leading the program, and to Mr. Nelson Mayrant for assisting, as well as joining the Students this weekend.
UPCOMING DATES - SENIORS
January 31 - Parent Meeting
Be aware that the Parent Meeting Scheduled (on Zoom) for this Wednesday, January 31 is for Chester High Seniors. STEM Senior Parents may attend, however it is not necessary.
Senior Pinning
The annual Title One Parent Information and Pinning Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, February 7 at Chester High at 6:00. All Seniors in good standing and their Families are invited to attend.
DRESS CODE
Dress Code
Chester Upland High School Dress Code (CHS & STEM Academy)
Students may wear Chester Upland, Chester Clippers, or STEM Academy logo shirts. These shirts are available through the CUSD vendor. Additionally, Students may wear plain black, or orange polo shirts.
Pants must be black, navy blue, gray or tan.
Shoes must have a closed toe
Non-Permitted Clothing
The following clothing is not permitted (as outlined in the Student Handbook, and communicated with Students and Families at the beginning of the School Year):
Tights/Leggings
Sweatpants
Bubble Slippers and/or Open Toed Shoes
Plain White T-Shirts
Shorts
Students wearing these items will continue to be addressed. Students who wear these items after having been warned may be denied entry until they obtain proper attire. Please assist us in ensuring Students follow the Dress Code.
EARLY DISMISSALS
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Sign-Up Today
Daily tutoring in Academic Subjects is available to all Students through this program. Students at all levels can benefit from spending extra time working with Teachers individually or in small groups. Whether your Student is a 9th Grader adjusting to Algebra, a Senior preparing for SAT's, or anywhere in between, staying for the After-School Program can help them improve.
The After School Program runs from Dismissal until 5:30 every Monday-Thursday. Students do not have to stay each day in order to attend.
Additionally, enrichment activities and clubs will meet daily or weekly, including:
-School Newspaper
-Yearbook
-Chess
-Art
-Strength and Conditioning
Use the link below to register your Student.
ARRIVAL AND ATTENDANCE
7:30 AM Start
As we have communicated, Students who consistently arrive late are missing a significant and important amount of class time. Those arriving daily after 7:45 AM will not receive passing grades in their First Period classes.
ATHLETICS
Contact STEM
Email: bbell@chesteruplandsd.org
Website: https://www.chesteruplandsd.org/sas
Location: 1100 West 10th Street, Chester, PA, USA
Phone: 610-447-3650