Greetings CAMS Families:
Thank you for helping to make the Open House a successful event at Carmen Arace Middle School!
As a result of your support, we ended the first month of school with a 95% attendance rate.
We aim to sustain our 95% attendance rate and reduce our chronic absenteeism from 13.8% to 10%.
Research shows that students who attend school regularly have been shown to achieve at higher levels than students who do not have consistent attendance.
We are looking forward to working together to accomplish our goals for students in an effort to capture our dreams for their future.
Thank you, parents and guardians for all you do!
Please continue to reinforce the below-referenced items at home:
1. Check PowerSchool on a weekly basis to remain informed of student academic performance. If you require assistance with gaining access to PowerSchool, please contact school counselors - Karen Goldman and Allison Glenney at (860) 286-2622.
2. Adhere to all academic and behavioral expectations including daily class schedules and school procedures/policies.
3. Come to school, daily, on time, in uniform, and focused on being successful!
4. Monitor your student’s peer groups and social activity outside of school. We must eliminate all distractions to teaching and learning!
5. Be prepared each day with:
a) Large 3-ring binder (that zips closed, if possible)
b) School agenda
c) Notebook paper
d) Lock for the locker (purses, bags, cell phones, and personal items are to be placed in student lockers)
e) two pocket folders for each subject (i.e., math, science, language arts, and social studies)
f) Pencils and pen
6. Be present and on time for each class. Violation of this policy will result in detention and possibly suspension, if chronic.
7. Ensure cell phones, ear pods, and Apple watches are not heard or seen by anyone at any time while in school. All will be confiscated should there be a violation of this expectation.
8. Follow the dress code guidelines found on page 12 of the Student Handbook:
a. Collard Tops and Sweaters: White, Yellow, Black
b. Bottoms: Khaki, Navy, and Black
c. No hoodies
d. No open toe shoes
e. No leggings, no sweats, no jeans
If a student is not in compliance with this policy, a parent/guardian will be asked to bring in appropriate clothing to school.
9. Outside food deliveries are not allowed.
Upcoming Events and Happenings:
• Be in the know with Bloomfield_APP.png
• SOAR Orientation Wednesday, October 2 at 6:00 P.M.
Best Regards,
Dr. Trevor L. Ellis, Principal