Hello STEM Families. Thank you to Parents and Families who joined us today for Report Card Conferences. Recognized below are Students who made Honor Roll for the Third Marking Period. We have also listed Senior Events for the Class of '24. Please also check the Spring Testing Schedule and make sure your Student is prepared!

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

Note that Students will have mandatory State Testing on the following dates. It is critical that Students are on time and present on these dates:

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

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

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.

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

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

As a reminder, all students must be in uniform daily. Our Climate and Safety Team will be addressing Students who are out of compliance. Dress Code will be enforced at the Front Door upon student arrival and throughout the day. Every effort is made to check all Students upon arrival, however each individual Student is aware of the Dress Code and is responsible and accountable for their own attire.

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

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.

Please see this letter as a reminder regarding our Early Dismissal Guidelines:

The 21st Century After-School Program starts 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.

Be mindful that daily on-time attendance is mandatory for all Students. Students who are not in class due to lateness and absences are missing important class time. Those who are not attending regularly may be referred to truancy and receive failing grades in their courses.

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