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ACADEMIC UPDATES
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Updated Powerschool Account Sign-Up
Creating PowerSchool Parent Account
Follow the steps below to create your Parent Account:
These steps must be done before downloading the PowerSchool App through Apple Store/Google Play
- Go to cusd.powerschool.com/public
- Click "Create Account" and fill in your information under Parent Account Details
- Scroll down to "Link Students to Account"
- Enter your Student's name. Enter your Student's ID number for Access ID. Enter your Student's ID number again for Access Password
- Repeat to add additional Students
- Scroll all the way down and Click Enter
Check your email from Chester Upland School District for a link to confirm your account. Be sure to check your Junk and/or Spam folder for this email.
After you have confirmed your account, you can sign in and check your student's grades through the website cusd.powerschool.com/public. If you want to download the PowerSchool App, follow the steps below:
- Search for the PowerSchool app on Apple Store or Google Play
- Download the App
When opening the app, enter the District Code: PLLL
Sign in using the Username and Password you created
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Zachory Randolph
STEM Senior Zachory Randolph was recently featured in a nationwide Engineering in Education webinar!
Khaleedah Ahmad & Jasmine Alexander
STEM Seniors Jasmine Alexander and Khaleedah Ahmad have been selected to serve on Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon’s Congressional Youth Cabinet for this year. Jasmine and Khaleedah will serve on the non-partisan cabinet that will meet several times this year to collaborate in policy-making, and will also engage in various activities like legislative simulations, community service, and policy debates.
COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR
December 6
Please see the flyer below - Organizations interested in being a part of this event should contact Mr. Edward Franklin at efranklin@chesteruplandsd.org.
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.
Senior Updates
Information regarding Senior Dues has been published, so please do not wait to reach out!
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
District Final
Saturday's District Championship at the A-Field was a thrilling game. Although the Clippers fell just short, they fought hard to the end. Congratulations to the entire Football Program for recording the most wins in School History.
Contact STEM
Email: bbell@chesteruplandsd.org
Website: https://www.chesteruplandsd.org/sas
Location: 1100 West 10th Street, Chester, PA, USA
Phone: 610-447-3650