Hello STEM Families. Spring Testing begins this week - check the schedule below so you are aware of when your Student will have their exams. Please also read the reminders about the 4th Marking Period. Finally, read about today's guest speaker, Barrett Brooks of the Philadelphia Eagles.

We are fast approaching the conclusion of the 2023-24 School Year. While the Spring is an exciting time, it is important to remember there is a great deal of important school work that still must be done.

Families of Students who are in danger of failing have received a second round of Academic Warning Letters. Earlier in the Winter, Students who had failed one or more Core Academic Classes were advised to attend the After School Program for extra help.

All STEM Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress in order to remain enrolled. Support for struggling Students continues to be available.

Students who receive failing grades in more than one Core Academic Class for the year will be assigned to mandatory Summer Credit Recovery. Those Students who do not successfully complete their Credit Recovery courses will not return to STEM for the 2024-25 School Year.

If you have received an Academic Warning Letter, please reach out to your Student's Counselor for more information.

Today, former Philadelphia Eagle and current NBC Sports Commentator, Barrett Brooks, visited STEM to meet with Students and share a message of inspiration.

Mr. Brooks challenged our Students to give their best effort to their classes over the next eight weeks and finish the school year on a positive note. Additionally, he shared his story of becoming an NFL Champion from growing up in St. Louis, and answered questions from Students.

Testing starts tomorrow. Students must be on time on their exam days:

PSSA Exams (All 8th Grade Students)

April 23-25 & April 30-May 2

NOCTI Exams (12th Grade CTE Students)

April 23-25

AP Exams (Students in AP Classes)

May 7: AP Geography

May 8: AP Literature

May 9: AP Psychology

Keystone Literature (All 10th Grade Students)

May 14-15

Keystone Algebra & Biology (All 9th Grade Students)

May 16-17: Algebra

May 20-21: Biology

We are getting closer to celebrating our newest class of CUSD Graduates. Families of Seniors, please see below for information regarding year-end events. Also, be aware that Seniors will be receiving more detailed information in the coming days and weeks about Graduation and other activities. Questions about Senior Events can be directed to Senior Advisor Ms. Thomson or Principal Bell.

Mark Your Calendar for May 2. Tickets can be purchased in the STEM Office. All proceeds benefit Arts Scholarships for CUSD Students.

The Admissions Period for the 2024-25 School Year is now open. Use the link below to begin an application. All Students who reside within the boundaries of the Chester Upland School District and are entering Grades 9-12 next year are eligible and encouraged to apply.

Additional information regarding the application and Admissions Process are available at the link below.

2024-25 New Student Application

Congratulations to these Students for earning Honor Roll in Quarter 3:

Distinguished Honors

Michel Badou

Ni'Yah Black

Ja'Zira Boyer

L'Oron Broadway

Nyree Hamilton

Zionna Stansbury

Dayanara Martinez

Anaijah Reed

Keylean Baez-Muniz

La'Niyah Butler

Yuriza Coronado

Zahmiah Day

Emmanuel Duncan

Sian Grasty

Kevin Stanford

Amina Turay-Webb

Steven Ulloa

Jahlil Carter

Ciani Fournier

Wendy Gomez

Kylah Grasty

Joseph Pollard

Mike Sapatanga

Balqees Shah

Kali Byrd

Princess Jones

Ayesha Khan

Honor Roll

Khaleedah Ahmad

Kaleis Bost

Darrell Carmichael

Tahjee Gant-Irons

Jyazijah Handy

Takaii Harris

Keily Hutchins-Johns

Jazlynn Jones

Sani Lawler

Tiara Lawler

Sabree Lee

Ja'Lee Michael

Dante Payne

Antwon Reed

Yanieltza Santiago-Delgado

Nyla Thomas

Jaylon Bantum

Nicole Blake

Brittany Brown

Jasmine Fitzgerald

Dayshon Jackson

Christopher McFarland

Armand Phillips

Neveah Rothwell

Jasaad Watson-Abdullah

Keenan Aranda

Ny'Elle Black

Sanaa Davis

Ayla Emmens

Rihanna Estrada

Kyila Fisher-Handy

Alianya Franklin

Camiah Gibson

Tyan Grasty

Nyrell Hackett-Pray

Kamarrah Hall

Zane Harris

Jamar Hunter

Jessica Lopez

Ruhaiylah Martin

Ike Nwadiora

Yarielis Pagan

Brianna Sloan

Daniel Stewart

Alonzo Taylor

Tanejah Cooper

Timothy Ferguson

Saaniya Madison

Sharae Rowe

See below for upcoming Student and Family programs being offered through partner organizations in Chester.

Vaping carries short and long term health risks for adolescents and we are committed to reducing our Students exposure to these dangers. Over the past few weeks, we have had an increasing number of Students in possession of, and using vapes. Possessing a vape is a violation of the School Code of Conduct, and we will continue to issue consequences for Students who break the rules. Even greater consequences are in place for those who are found to be distributing these devices to other Students. Heightened security measures are in place at this time in order for us to reduce Student use of vapes.

We are also asking for assistance from Parents. Often when we catch a Student with a vape, Parents are surprised to learn their Student has been engaged in this activity. The reality is that young people across this area can easily obtain these items, and are using them far more frequently than Parents often realize. Speaking with your Child about this can prevent them from finding themselves in trouble, and more importantly reduce the likelihood they engage in this unhealthy activity.

It is critical that our Office have the most up to date contact information for you and your Student, and we are only aware of changes if we are notified. If any of the below information has changed since your Student enrolled at STEM, please reach out to Ms. Jones (yjones@chesteruplandsd.org) and Ms. Dixon (ldixon@chesteruplandsd.org) as soon as possible.

Phone Number

Address

Email Address

Emergency Contacts

This Week's Schedule is Below:

Email: bbell@chesteruplandsd.org
Website: https://www.chesteruplandsd.org/sas
Location: 1100 West 10th Street, Chester, PA, USA
Phone: 610-447-3650