The STEM Weekly Stream
STEM Academy Family Newsletter
WEEK OF OCTOBER 16
This Week
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
September Students of the Month
8th Grade: Ayesha Khan
9th Grade: Xavier Ross
10th Grade: Amina Turay-Webb
11th Grade: Christopher McFarland
12th Grade: Deja Simpkins
SAT & PSAT SCHOOL DAY - THURSDAY OCTOBER 26
Thursday, October 26
Students in 8th and 9th Grade will have a regular schedule.
NOCTI Pre-Exams
SCHOOL PICTURE DAY
Monday, October 23
All Students are required to participate in School Picture Day. Photos will be used to create Student ID Cards, will be placed in the Yearbook, and will also be added to Student Profiles in our information system.
ACADEMIC UPDATES
Parent Portal
In the meantime, Students can log into PowerSchool on their CUSD Chromebooks.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Fundraiser
The Senior Class Officers at STEM Academy are organizing a fundraiser this Wednesday to contribute to the worthy cause.
On Wednesday, October 18, for a $1 donation, Students and Staff may wear Pink (Dress Down Regulations are Below). There will be additional opportunities for Students to contribute during the day Wednesday, and donations of larger amounts will be accepted. All proceeds raised will be donated to Breastcancer.org, a charitable organization based in Southeastern PA that provides community and support to individuals affected by breast cancer.
Dress Down Day Regulations
- Ripped Jeans
- Tights/Leggins
- Mid-Riff Shirts
- Open-Toe Shoes/Slides
- Shirts with Inappropriate/Offensive Language
SENIORS - CLASS OF '24
Act 158 Graduation Requirements
Senior Updates
Information regarding Senior Dues has been published, so please do not wait to reach out!
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.
DRESS CODE
School Uniforms
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.
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
Volleyball Senior Day
Football Win Over Downingtown West
Contact STEM
Email: bbell@chesteruplandsd.org
Website: https://www.chesteruplandsd.org/sas
Location: 1100 West 10th Street, Chester, PA, USA
Phone: 610-447-3650