PS/IS 268 school information
P.S./I.S. 268 Mission Statement
The mission of P.S./I.S.268Q is to provide a nurturing environment for children, to inspire in our students a love of learning and appreciation of the Arts. To foster high self-esteem and respect for others while appreciating cultural diversity.
At P.S. /I.S. 268 we encourage respect and responsibility to self and others as well as encourage a love of learning.
We endeavor to instill qualities that create character and concern for the world around us.
It is our belief that students learn best in an environment that recognizes their interests, embraces cultural diversity and teaches to diverse learning abilities.
PS/IS 268 School Safety Plan
Click on the link below to view the Parent Guide to school safety and emergency preparedness for all student and staff.
School Hours & Dismissal procedure
Breakfast:
7:45 AM
NO CHILDREN WILL BE PERMITTED IN BUILDING BEFORE 7:45 AM
Arrival time:
8:00 AM-8:19 AM
MORNING ARRIVAL:
Grades K-2: Students will be picked up by their teacher in the Cafeteria.
Grades 3-5: Students will be picked up by their teacher in the Auditorium.
Grades 6-8: Students will be picked up by their teacher from the Gymnasium.
Homeroom:
8:20 AM-8:23 AM
If your child is NOT in homeroom at 8:20 they will be marked absent and you will receive an automated phone call.
If your child arrives LATE (8:20AM) please advise your child to receive a late pass from the main office so that their attendance can be adjusted in time to prevent an "absent" call.
Dismissal :
Grades K-2: Students will be dismissed from the cafeteria
Grades 3-4: Side entrance A on 175th Street. Parents please do not block the doorway
Grades 5-8: Side entrance B on 176th Street
Please wait outside the gate until your child's class is brought out of the building by the teacher for dismissal.
There are NO EXCEPTIONS. PLEASE PREPARE TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD ON TIME.
Instruction takes place until dismissal;
unless there is an emergency
Please keep early pick up* of your child to a minimum,
YOUR CHILD will thank you.
*REQUEST FOR (EARLY ) PICKUP AFTER 2:15PM MUST WAIT FOR REGULAR DISMISSAL AT 2:40 PM.*
PLEASE NOTE your child will be called to the office when you ARRIVE in the office for pick up, NOT BEFORE.
Thank you for your consideration .
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance at PS/IS 268 Q is very important to your child's progress at school. We encourage our students to be in attendance everyday by celebrating those who have 90% or greater attendance during our Student achievement assemblies. Please make sure your child is in attendance everyday.
We realize that unforeseen events may occur that result in absences from school however please note, according to the Chancellors Regulations, the only excused absences from school are :
- illness,
- death in the family,
- religious observance,
- weather emergency
Steps to follow when absent from school:
- Parent or guardian writes a letter giving the first and last name of student, Class/ homeroom, date, reason for, and days of absence.
- Student must give the letter to the teacher upon returning to the school.
- A doctor’s note must accompany the parent’s note if the student has been absent three or more consecutive days and has received medical care.
- Students absent an excessive number of days will receive an “NC” (no credit) in their subject classes and will be referred to the Attendance officer for follow up.
Early Pick-up:
Frequent early pick-ups from school lead to missed instruction and disruption of class. We kindly ask that you plan appointments and other commitments to after school hours.
Please help us to provide an uninterrupted, productive learning environment for all of our students by keeping them in school for the full day-.8:20AM-2:40PM.
Thank you.
School Visitor Policy
NYCDOE School Building Visitor Policy
Protocol for Visitors
Upon entry to a Department of Education building, all visitor's must sign in and show photo identification to the Safety Agent. At which point you will be directed to the Main Office for all inquiries.
All visitor's MUST receive a visitor pass/sticker if you are meeting for an appointment or visiting in our school building for an extended amount of time.
PS/IS 268 Grading Policy
Report Card Distribution
Dress Code Grades K - 5
THIS SCHOOL HAS A DRESS CODE
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD WEARS HIS/HER ATTIRE EVERY DAY:
Light Blue Polo
Navy Blue Pant OR Skirt/Jumper
NO SHORTS ARE PERMITTED TO BE WORN IN SCHOOL
NO RIPPED JEANS ARE PERMITTED TO BE WORN IN SCHOOL
NO CROCS OR OTHER OPEN TOE SHOES ARE PERMITTED TO BE WORN IN SCHOOL
** YOU WILL RECEIVE A PHONE CALL TO BRING A CHANGE OF CLOTHING/SHOES FOR YOUR CHILD IF HE/SHE DOES NOT ADHERE TO THIS POLICY**
Dress Code Grades 6 - 8
THIS SCHOOL HAS A DRESS CODE
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD WEARS HIS/HER ATTIRE EVERY DAY:
Polo shirt (any color except white)
Navy Blue Pant or Skirt
NO SHORTS ARE PERMITTED TO BE WORN IN SCHOOL
NO RIPPED JEANS ARE PERMITTED TO BE WORN IN SCHOOL
NO CROCS OR OPEN TOE SANDAL ARE ARE NOT PERMITTED TO BE WORN IN SCHOOL
** YOU WILL RECEIVE A PHONE CALL TO BRING A CHANGE OF CLOTHING/SHOES FOR YOUR CHILD IF HE/SHE DOES NOT ADHERE TO THIS POLICY**
Cell Phone Policy
In response to Chancellor’s regulation A-413, which governs the use of cell phones, computing devices and portable music and entertainment systems on school property, PS/IS 268 Q has opted for a school-based policy for the use of such devices on school property. A-413 provides as follows: Students are permitted to bring the following electronic items to school: cell phones, laptops, tablets, iPads and other similar computing devices, portable music and entertainment systems.
PS/IS 268’s policy will be as follows:
The use of cell phones, computing devices, portable music and entertainment systems, and other electronic devices is PROHIBITED IN SCHOOL unless a teacher requires their use during classroom instruction. Students are allowed to bring these devices to school as long as they are turned off and out of sight.
- Cell phones, computing devices, portable music and entertainment systems, and other electronic devices may not be turned on, seen or used at any time in school: including the bathrooms, locker rooms, stairwells, during dismissal until students have exited the building, or during any fire drills or other emergency preparedness drills or actual emergencies. If this rule is violated, items will be confiscated and returned to the Parent/Guardian ONLY.
- Cell phones, computing devices, portable music and entertainment systems, and other electronic devices may not be turned on, seen or used during the administration of any school examination, except where such use has been explicitly authorized by the school or is contained in an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Section 504 Accommodation Plan. If this rule is violated, items will be confiscated and returned to the Parent/Guardian ONLY.
- The cell phone policy is in effect during lunch time and after-school programs as well. If this rule is violated, items will be confiscated and returned to the Parent/Guardian ONLY.
- Students who use cell phones, computing devices, portable music and entertainment systems and/or any other electronic device in violation of any provision of the DOE’s Discipline Code, The School Cell Phone Policy, Chancellor’s Regulation A-413 and/or the DOE’s Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy will be subject to discipline in accordance with the guidance interventions and disciplinary responses set forth in the Discipline Code.
- Students should NOT use personal cell phones to contact their parents during the school day. If the student is sick they should go to the nurse's office where she will contact a parent in the event that the student is to be sent home; or the student may ask to use the telephone in the main office to contact a parent.
- If a student chooses to bring cell phones, computing devices, portable music and entertainment systems and/or other electronic devices to school they do so at their own risk. The school will not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items.
Confiscation and return of cell phones, computing devices, portable music and entertainment systems and/or other electronic devices:
If items are confiscated we will notify the parent or guardian by phone as soon as possible to make an appointment to return the confiscated item to the parent or guardian ONLY.
Thank you for your cooperation in these matters.
NYC Department of Education Chancellors Regulation
NYC Department of Education Chancellors Regulations
http://schools.nyc.gov/NR/rdonlyres/27CAA4C5-A723-44E6-B271-338CF89C3D79/0/A701.pdf
