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The STEM Weekly Stream
STEM Academy Family Newsletter
WEEK OF APRIL 8
This Week
UPCOMING DATES
Dates to Know
Wednesday, April 10: Observation of Eid al-Fitr - CUSD Schools Closed
Monday, April 15: Report Card Conferences 11:30-3:00; No School for Students
Week of April 22: Spring Testing Begins (See below for schedule)
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Students of the Month
Congratulations to the following Students for being chosen by their Teachers as Students of the Month.
8th Grade: Sharae Rowe & Keiyana Naylor
9th Grade: Khyir Wilkins & Kylah Grasty
10th Grade: Saniya Williams & Steven Ulloa
11th Grade: Ma'Naya McKie & Dayanara Martinez
12th Grade: Jyazijah Handy & Michel Badou
Assistant Principal Week
Last week was National Assistant Principals Week. Please join me in thanking STEM AP Mr. Ronald Brown for all he does for the Students of Chester!
SPRING TESTING DATES
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
CHESTER'S GOT TALENT
Mark Your Calendar for May 2
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.
Additional information regarding the application and Admissions Process are available at the link below.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
See below for upcoming Student and Family programs being offered through partner organizations in Chester.
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.
ATTENDANCE
Daily Attendance
ATHLETICS
Spring Sports
This Week's Schedule is Below:
Contact STEM
Email: bbell@chesteruplandsd.org
Website: https://www.chesteruplandsd.org/sas
Location: 1100 West 10th Street, Chester, PA, USA
Phone: 610-447-3650