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The STEM Weekly Stream
STEM Academy Family Newsletter
WEEK OF MARCH 11
This Week
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Friday Early Dismissal
This Friday, March 15 will be an Early Dismissal Day. STEM Academy Students will be dismissed at 10:30 AM. Students will attend Periods 5/6 or 6/7; 7/8 or 8/9; and 10. Those who attend CTE Programs at CHS should report to STEM on Friday.
SAT School Day - Wednesday, March 20
March 20 is also a very important date for the Class of '25. All Juniors will be taking the SAT in school on that day. Please make sure your Student is ready!
- Be on Time: Students must be in the Testing Room on time in order to participate. It is not possible for a late start!
- Arrive with Chromebook Charged: The SAT exam will be taken on Student Chromebooks. If the battery dies, the test will be invalidated. The exam can only be taken on a CUSD issued device. Personal computers or tablets will not work.
Spring Recess
All CUSD Schools will be closed for Spring Recess from Monday, March 25 through Monday, April 1. Students will return to School on Tuesday, April 2.
Conclusion of Third Marking Period
The Third Marking Period concludes on Friday, April 5.
RAMADAN
Many of our Students and Families are observing Ramadan beginning this week. Students will have access to the Auditorium for prayer.
ADMISSIONS 2024-25
Now Accepting Applications
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.
We have already received a large number of applications. We are encouraging all interested Students, especially those who will be 9th Graders next year, to apply by March 31.
Additional information regarding the application and Admissions Process are available at the link below.
9th GRADE CTE FAIR
Choosing Pathways
On Thursday, 9th Grade Students heard from Teachers and Students from all CUSD CTE Programs of Study. Their options include:
- Engineering
- Communications Technology
- Agriculture
- Cosmetology
- Culinary
- Automotive
- Information Technology
- Marketing
- Criminal Justice
Students completed forms indicating their interest in joining the Programs. Please speak with your 9th Grader about which Program (if any) they chose. We will be in contact with Families in the coming weeks regarding next steps. All Students will require Parental Permission in order to join the Programs for next year.
VAPING
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.
UPDATING CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone Numbers, Addresses, Emergency Contacts and Email Addresses
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
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
Spring Sports
We are excited about the upcoming Spring Sports Season. Please keep eyes out for the Game and Event Schedule!
Contact STEM
Email: bbell@chesteruplandsd.org
Website: https://www.chesteruplandsd.org/sas
Location: 1100 West 10th Street, Chester, PA, USA
Phone: 610-447-3650