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Adult Continuing Education

Eligibility: All residents
Contact: Barry Edelson, Director of Community Relations & Adult Education, 801-5091

The Roslyn School District offers morning, afternoon and evening programs for adults who wish to enhance their technical or vocational skills, expand their cultural and social horizons, increase physical fitness or discover new interests. The courses, for which modest fees are charged, are taught by specialists in many areas including art, computer skills, language, crafts, and personal and professional development. In addition, educational and cultural trips are offered throughout the year. Special programs for senior citizens are arranged at reduced or no cost to Roslyn residents. Nassau BOCES and the Family Service League offer day and evening courses, respectively, in English-as-a-Second Language through the Adult Education program. Review courseW for the SAT ACT college entrance examinations are available at nominal cost to high school students. Adult Education also administers the Driver education program for Roslyn High School students. For more information, please visit the Adult Education web page.

Athletic & Recreation Programs

Eligibility: Students in Grades 4 - 12
Contact: Dawn Cerrone, Director of Physical Education, Interscholastic Athletics and Recreation, 801-5160

At the elementary schools, after-school intramurals afford fourth and fifth graders who wish to participate in athletic experiences within their own school an opportunity to do so. Intramurals are offered once a week, on an informal basis, during the fall and spring. Principals send letters to parents informing them of this program. Middle school and high school intramural programs take place four times a week throughout most of the school year. Activities vary based on student interest, weather and available facilities.

In accordance with New York State regulations, only students in grades 7-12 may be on interscholastic teams. Interscholastic activities are held after school during the fall, winter and spring seasons. In selected sports — where enrollment is high and facilities are available — there may be more than one team fielded. While the program accommodates as many players as possible, some rosters may be limited according to available facilities, staff and resources.

School sports physicals are given in September, November and June of each school year. Physical examination cards completed by private physicians must be co-signed by our school doctor before the student is allowed to participate in a practice or a game. The sports physical examination is in effect for one full calendar year. However, if the physical was given more than thirty days prior to the season, a seasonal medical update form also needs to be completed by the parent. Vision clearance forms are required for all contact sports if an athlete screens at 20/200 or more. Each student must also take an EKG prior to participation in Roslyn athletics. Once the EKG is taken, it is in effect for the remainder of the student's interscholastic athletic career at Roslyn.

A consent form, signed by the parent or guardian, is required before the student may participate. This card contains such vital information as the names of the parents, family doctor and dentist, and any medical concerns. It also includes parental home and work phone numbers and the phone number of an adult the school district can contact in the event of an emergency. This card must be on file in the athletic office prior to the start of the season and is in effect for the entire school year.

Attendance

Eligibility: Pre-K to Grade 12
Contact: Building Principal

At the elementary and middle school levels, an absence is excused when a child misses school for reasons of sickness, death or sickness in the family, religious observance, quarantine, approved educational trips, required presence in court and remedial health treatment. At Roslyn High School, for purposes of awarding credit for a course, only absences related to religious observance, court appearances, school-related activities and college visits (three days allowed for seniors) are deemed to be excused. Attendance records for all students are maintained in each building within the district's centralized student data management system, and procedures for reporting absences and notification upon return to school vary on the elementary, middle school and high levels.

Back to School Night / Open House

Eligibility: All parents of children attending Roslyn Public Schools
Contact: Building Principals

All district schools hold Back to School and Open House nights for parents at the beginning of the school year. Letters are sent home from the school informing parents of the evening's format, time and date. Dates and times for each school are listed in the SCOPE calendar. Back to School/Open House nights afford parents an opportunity to meet classroom teachers, learn about school rules and procedures, and receive an overview of the year's curriculum. Time is also allotted to meet specialty teachers and guidance counselors. Individual parent-teacher conferences are not held during this evening. All parents are encouraged to attend these once-a-year programs.

Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Nassau County (BOCES)

Eligibility: Pre-K - Grade 12
Contact: Dr. Stuart Grossman, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, 801-5060

BOCES is an educational cooperative established by the state legislature for the purpose of providing, on a shared basis, educational services which cannot be effectively operated or financed by a single school district. A wide array of occupational and cultural arts programs is available to Roslyn students, as well as extensive programs servicing special education students. School boards contract with BOCES for only those services desired and pay only for those received.

Board of Education

Eligibility: Any citizen, 18 years or older, who has resided in the Roslyn School District for at least one year prior to an election may be a candidate for the Board of Education
Contact: Cathie Britt, District Clerk, 801-5002; or email boardofed@roslynschools.org

The Roslyn Board of Education is the authorized state agency responsible for setting educational policy in the school district. It is comprised of seven members who serve three-year terms. The terms are staggered so that there is never a complete turnover of members in any given year. Board members are elected by the district's voters each May at the annual election and budget vote. Board members receive no salary or financial compensation and pay school taxes at the established district rate.

The Board of Education generally holds its public meetings on Thursday evenings, with one business meeting and one public work session each month and special meetings as needed. The meetings are open to the public. Meeting dates and times are published in local newspapers and agenda items are posted a few days before each meeting on this site (visit the Board web page).

Residents wishing to register to vote in school board elections and budget votes must: 1) be United States citizens; 2) have attained the age of 18 by the date of the election; and 3) have resided in the district for at least 30 days prior to the date of the vote. In accordance with state law, those who are registered to vote in general elections are also automatically eligible to vote in school elections.

Breakfast Program

Eligibility: All Elementary Students
Contact: Elizabeth McLoughlin, School Lunch Manager, 801-5057

A breakfast program is readily available to all students. Children who participate in the program report directly to the cafeteria upon arrival at school. Each child is served a cold, pre-bagged breakfast. A typical breakfast will include a balanced, nutritious meal such as a bagel and cream cheese or cereal, fruit and milk. Payment will be made when the child picks up the breakfast in the cafeteria. Children participating in the free or reduced price lunch program automatically qualify for the free breakfast program.

Bridging the Gap

Eligibility: High School Students
Contact: Vanessa Gray, HS Counselor, 801-5120

This mentoring/support program is available to high school students in the Roslyn schools. Mentors assist parents and students as advocates and resource persons. Students meet with mentors regularly to discuss areas of interest or concern. Mentors may assist students with homework, classroom preparation, college applications and general social development. In 1996, the Roslyn Public Schools assumed administration of this highly successful program which had been founded by community residents.

Bulldogs Booster Club

Eligibility: All residents
Contact: Steve Shenfeld, Chairman, 626-6202

The Roslyn Bulldogs Booster Association is a parent organization whose purpose is to create an esprit du corps among parents and community members; provide volunteer opportunities to accomplish specific tasks that foster school pride and spirit; recognize athletic achievements and stimulate interest in all sports activities in the district; and raise funds to enhance and help support athletic teams and programs. The Boosters have undertaken a major fundraising effort to underwrite the cost of installing a synthetic turf field at Roslyn High School, which was completed in 2007.

Bus Service

(see Transportation)

Child Find

Eligibility: Preschool Children Ages 2, 3 and 4
Contact: Committee on Pre-school Special Education, 801-5520

The Special Education Department of the Roslyn Public Schools conducts a preschool procedure called Child Find. The purpose of Child Find is to identify all pre-school children residing in our community who might have potential learning problems. The Child Find Program is especially for 2, 3, and 4 year old children with suspected developmental disabilities in the physical, mental, social and/or language areas. If a community resident suspects his or her child may have a disability, it is recommended that they contact the Committee on Pre-school Special Education (CPSE) at 801-5520.

Clubs

Eligibility: Grades 6 - 12
Contact: Middle School Assistant Principal Carol Lynch, 801-5200;
High School Assistant Principal Carol Murphy, 801-5100

Clubs offered after school afford students an opportunity to exercise leadership, render service, socialize with other students and develop talents and special interests. Students can learn about the clubs that are available through their school handbook, public address announcements and posters displayed in the schools.

Committees on Special Education (CSE/CPSE)

Eligibility: Age 3 - Grade 12
Contact: CSE: Dr. Student Grossman, Director of Pupil Personnel Services

New York State mandates that each school district establish a Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE) and a Committee on Special Education (CSE). The CPSE is a team of people who assist parents in obtaining appropriate evaluations and services for preschool children with special needs. The CSE is a team of people who identify, review and make recommendations to the Board of Education regarding the type and amount of special education services needed by each individual child with a handicapping condition. Parents, guardians, school or medical personnel who think a child may be in need of special education services should contact their building principal or the Director of Special Education.

Communications Protocol

Eligibility: All Parents
Contact: Building Principals

The Roslyn Public Schools encourages open communication among students, parents, faculty, support staff, administrators and the Board of Education. The school district actively solicits the opinions, comments and questions of parents and other residents through surveys, interviews with families who are leaving the district and through a uniquely open format at Board of Education meetings. In order to enhance communication, parents and staff are asked to follow a specific protocol that begins with the classroom teacher, followed by the principal and assistant principal and finally to a central office administrator. It is our hope that direct communication between parents and teachers will result in the establishment of good working relationships and the satisfactory resolution of issues. Our goal is also to ensure that your questions and concerns are communicated to the persons best able to address and resolve them. Click for more information

Community Service

Eligibility: All high school students
Contact: Jay Pilnick, High School Assistant Principal, 801-5100

In 1994 the Roslyn Board of Education instituted a community service graduation requirement for all high school students. This mandate requires that all Roslyn High School students complete a one-semester community service course and perform 40 hours of community service field work. The District is committed to the idea that service to the community is an integral part of every student's education. Through a school-based community service program, students have an opportunity to learn by doing and to give something back to their community. The community service hours can be performed throughout the student's years at the high school. Placement information is available on a continual basis from the community service office. Click for more information

Community Use of School Facilities

Eligibility: Youth, Recreational & Charitable Organizations in the Roslyn School District
Contact: Community Relations Department, 801-5090

Use of the district's indoor and outdoor facilities is available to residents when they are not in use for school-related activities. Priority is given to recreational organizations serving children and to Roslyn-based groups. Fees are charged according to Board of Education policy. Permits are not issued for commercial use of school district facilities.

District residents are invited to use many outdoor school facilities - which include tennis courts, ball fields, and tracks - when they are not being used for school-related activities or by groups receiving permits for their use as per above. Regulations have been set by the district to protect the facilities and the people using them. Special regulations for the use of the artificial turf field at Roslyn High School are intended to protect that unique facility. Signs listing specific rules and restrictions are posted at various outdoor facilities. Dogs may not be walked on school grounds. Users of school facilities are expected to leave them as they found them. Failure to abide by district policies and regulations may result in permits being revoked.

Use of Facilities Permit Application

Coordinating Council of Parent Associations (CCPA)

Eligibility: PTA Presidents, Past Presidents and Representatives
Contact: Nancy Goldman, 625-1115, and Nancy Romagna, 627-3964, CCPA Co-Presidents

The primary function of the CCPA, which meets monthly, is to coordinate the efforts of all the Roslyn schools' Parent Associations, acting as a liaison between the parent groups, the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education. CCPA sends delegates to the meetings of the district's committees. CCPA delegates also serve on other citizen advisory committees addressing district-wide concerns. (See also Parent Organizations)

Co-Teaching

Eligibility: All students grade 6 - 12
Contact: Dr. Stuart Grossman, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, 801-5060

The Roslyn Public Schools' Co-Teaching Program is designed to provide direct assistance to students through the assignment of two teachers to some classrooms, one who is a specialist in a subject area and the other who is an expert in the modification of study skills and curriculum. For example, a special education teacher may join a regular Social Studies class every day throughout the year. The two teachers plan lessons together tol meet the needs of all of the students in the class. Co-teaching offers a high level of individualized attention while providing additional social and educational benefits.

Counseling

Eligibility: Grades 6-12
Contact: Art Mandel, Director of K-12 Guidance, 801-5120

School counselors are assigned to entering sixth graders at the middle school. They guide students in program planning, evaluate student progress, conduct group counseling sessions, and contact parents. Students remain with the same counselor throughout their middle school years. Similar services are provided in the high school's counseling center beginning in the ninth grade. As the students advance in high school, counseling emphasizes college and career planning. Parents of students at all grade levels are encouraged to communicate with their child's counselor.

Among the services offered by the Roslyn High School Counseling Center are program planning, evaluation of school progress, and college and career planning. A course offering booklet is sent to all eighth grade students each year when high school planning begins. The Counseling Center organizes a number of special programs for parents and students each year. Students and their families are kept abreast of testing, program planning, and special interest events through newsletters and bulletins. There is also a resource area for student and parent use that includes college catalogs, brochures and applications, and information on summer programs.

Driver Education

Eligibility: Grades 11-12; students must be at least 16 years old.
Contact: Barry Edelson, Director of Adult Continuing Education, 801-5091

Roslyn Adult Continuing Education offers a New York State-approved, 16-week program that includes 24 hours of classroom instruction and 24 hours of driving instruction. The course is open to high school students age 16 and over who have valid New York State learners permits prior to the first day of class. Click here for more information.

East Williston-Roslyn Community Coalition for Drug-Free Youth

Eligibility: All Residents
Contact: Margaret McArdle, President
info@ewrcc.org

The mission of the East Williston/Roslyn Community Coalition for Drug-Free Youth (EWRCC) is to reduce significantly the amount of alcohol and drug use among our children. The organization's purpose is been to educate, inform and raise awareness in the East Williston and Roslyn communities about teenage drug and alcohol use and other aspects of at-risk behavior among our children and youth. Coalition members include parents, school officials, religious leaders and other concerned residents and community leaders in the East Williston and Roslyn school communities. Each year, the Coalition sponsors community-wide parent education programs, often in partnership with the East Williston and Roslyn school districts. All community members are invited to participate in these varied programs and work with the Coalition to support families and their goal of raising healthy and responsible children. Anyone interested in joining or offering their support may visit the Coalition's website.

Elementary Extra-Curricular Activities

Eligibility: All Elementary Students
Contact:
Melissa Krieger, East Hills Principal: 801-5301
Maureen Berman, Harbor Hill Principal: 801-5401

Fourth and fifth grade students have the opportunity to participate in several extracurricular programs. Workshops in athletics, arts and crafts, and computers are available either before or after school. Specific dates and times for all of these programs are sent to all eligible students during the school year. These notices also outline the transportation options for these programs.

English Language Learners

Eligibility: Kindergarten - Grade 12
Contact: Building Principal or Vincenza Graham, Foreign Language Chairperson, 801-5178

Students in all grade levels whose proficiency in English is limited are scheduled to spend part of each school day in small group instruction conducted by an English as Second Language teacher. An English as a Second Language program for adults is offered under the auspices of the district's Adult Continuing Education program and Nassau BOCES.

Extra Help (extended day)

Eligibility: Grades 1-12
Contact: Building Principal or Classroom Teacher

At the high school and middle school, all teachers are available to provide students with extra assistance for a 35-minute period after school on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (unless scheduled for a school meeting or on a day before a school holiday). At the elementary schools, additional help is available for the purpose of re-teaching or review of material previously taught. Arrangements for such help must be made with the teacher in advance.

Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act

Eligibility: Kindergarten - Grade 12
Contact: Building Principal or Guidance Counselor

Board of Education policy, adopted in accordance with Federal law, states that parents have the right to examine their child's complete school records. Parents who wish to do so should call the building principal or guidance counselor for an appointment. Students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Those over eighteen may have access to their school records. The law also provides rules regarding: permission by parents or students for release of such information to other individuals or organizations, the definition of "student records," and the length of time such records will be retained. Copies of this policy are available at the Administration Building.

Foundation for the Advancement of Student Technology (F.A.S.T.)

Contact: Larry Cohen, President, 248-0444

F.A.S.T. is an independent, not-for-profit organization which works closely with the school district to enhance the district's computer technology program and develop new avenues for school, business and community cooperation in this area. Fundraising and other technology-related events are planned throughout the school year.

Friends of the Royal Crown Players

Eligibility: All residents
Contact: Brad Frey, Royal Crown Players Advisor, 801-5154

The Friends of RCP has for many years provided support and encouragement for Roslyn High School's musical and dramatic productions through fundraising and other activities. The Royal Crown Players present two musical productions, one in the fall and one in the spring each year. Friends of RCP offer assistance through the donation of equipment and supplies as well as the organization of activities surrounding the productions.

Friends of Spotlight

Eligibility: All residents
Contact: Tammy Breitman, Spotlight Advisor, 801-5238

Spotlight is the ensemble at the Roslyn Middle School that presents a musical production every spring. The Friends of Spotlight provides support for the students and staff involved in the show through a variety of activities, including organizing the box office and refreshments at the performances.

Gold Card

Eligibility: All residents aged 55 or over
Contact: Community Relations Department, 801-5090

Roslyn residents 55 years and over are invited to participate in programs designed specifically for them. Several adult education courses are offered exclusively for Gold Card holders, including computer education, physical fitness and exercise and defensive driving courses. There is also a volunteer program for senior residents who wish to work with teachers and children in the district's kindergarten center at the Heights School. More than 2,000 Roslyn residents are members of the Gold Card program.

Health Services & Screening

Eligibility: Pre-K - Grade 12
Contact: School Nurse

Each of the district's five schools has a full-time nurse on its staff. No student is admitted to the Roslyn Public Schools until proof of required immunizations has been provided to the school nurse in accordance with state regulations. Parents are requested to keep children who are ill at home and to notify the school nurse about the illness.

Dental forms are distributed annually to all students and must be completed and returned to the building nurse. Medical forms are given to students entering kindergarten and grades 1, 3, 7 and 10, as well as to all new entrants. The forms must be completed by their family physician or osteopath after examination and returned to the school nurse. As mandated by state law, parents of students whose medical forms have not been returned by the specified date will receive written notice that their children will be examined by a school physician.

Screening Procedures
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye): A preventive screening program for amblyopia, a condition which must be detected early in order to prevent deterioration of vision, is provided to all preschool- age children in the school district. The screening takes place in March. All residents are welcome to bring their preschool age youngsters for testing. Children enrolled in pre-kindergarten are screened during school hours.
Hearing: Students in kindergarten through grade 7, as well as those in grade 10, are scheduled for screening to detect hearing impairment.
Scoliosis: Screening for scoliosis (curvature of the spine) is scheduled for all students ages 8 through 16.
Vision: Vision testing occurs annually for all students in all grades.
Medication: A physician's note is required before any medication, including aspirin, may be administered during school hours. State law prohibits the school from giving medication to a child without a physician's and parent's authorization.

Please refer to "Athletic and Recreation Programs" for specific medical requirements for students who wish to participate in those programs.

Home Instruction

Eligibility: Kindergarten - Grade 12
Contact: Building Principal or School Counselor

This service is available when a lengthy absence is anticipated. The illness must be certified in writing by a New York State-licensed physician or psychologist. Home instruction may be arranged with the building principal at the elementary schools and the guidance counselors at the secondary schools.

Inclement Weather

Contact: Superintendent of Schools, 801-5001

When snow or other dangerous weather conditions are predicted, the decision to close school or to delay the opening of school is usually made by 5:30am. Parents can find up-to-date weather-related announcements on this website and can also tune in to local radio and television stations that carry announcements of Roslyn School District closings or delayed openings. If a delayed opening schedule is implemented, buses will pick up students at their regular bus stop either one or two hours later than usual, as indicated in the announcement. Adult Education classes also adhere to the delayed opening schedule. Pre-kindergarten classes are cancelled if there is a two-hour delayed opening.

When a severe storm develops during the course of the school day, students may be dismissed early. High school and middle school students are dismissed before elementary students, so they may be at home when younger siblings arrive. The sequence and timing of dismissal (in all weather conditions) is determined largely by bus schedules. Radio and television stations are also notified of an early dismissal. After-school activities and Adult Education classes are generally cancelled whenever school is closed or students are dismissed early.

During weather emergencies, local media receive information from hundreds of public and private schools. As a result, Roslyn's message may not always get on the air in time to be useful to parents. Therefore, the most reliable and up-to-date announcements can be found on this site.

Lunch Program

Eligibility: Pre-K - Grade 12
Contact: Elizabeth McLoughlin, School Lunch Manager, 801-5057

Hot lunches are provided for students in the district at low prices. Operated on a nonprofit basis, the cafeterias serve a varied menu planned in accordance with the district's nutrition guidelines. In addition to hot lunches, the elementary schools sell pasta, salads, sandwiches, milk, ice cream, and juice, while the middle school sells milk, ice cream, and snack bar items. The high school and middle school provide a snack bar, deli and grill menu. At the elementary schools and the middle school, students are required to remain on school grounds for lunch and recess periods. A free or reduced-cost lunch program is available; contact the Home-School Coordinator (801-5066) for information about eligibility. Monthly school lunch menus are posted on the district website.

Marching Band Fans

Eligibility: All Residents
Contact: Nancy Goldman, Co-President, 625-1115; Susan Schlacter, Co-President, 621-6310

The Marching Band Fans is a parent organization that supports the Marching Bulldogs, Roslyn High School's Marching Band. The Band Fans assist the students in fundraising to enable the band to attend competitions and invitationals within New York State as well as throughout the country. The funds are also used to purchase materials for scenery, props, costumes, refreshments and Band Camp. Elementary and middle school parents are encouraged to attend Band Fans meetings to familiarize themselves with the organization and the program.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Fund

Eligibility: College-Bound Graduating Seniors
Contact: Minnie Gibbs, Chairperson, 621-0325

For more than 25 years, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Committee has helped make the dream of higher education a reality for hundreds of youth of our community. Numerous individuals, corporations and organizations support the fund through its annual fundraising drive and Second-Year Scholarship Dinner. The Committee also co-sponsors with the school district a community program in honor of the birthday of Dr. King every January.

New Pupil Entrant Screening

Eligibility: Kindergarten - Grade 12
Contact: Dr. Stuart Grossman, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, 801-5060

All new entrants to the district are tested to identify those students who may be gifted or have a disability. Those entering from another public school within New York State are tested only at the discretion of their building principal.

OMNI

(see Gifted Programs)

Open House

(see Back to School Night)

Parent-Child Program

Eligibility: Two- and Three-Year-Old Children
Contact: Marybeth Finn, Coordinator, 801-5500

This early intervention program is designed to increase opportunities for school success for two- and three-year olds. Children identified as eligible are visited weekly by a trained volunteer. Books and games are left in the home after the volunteer demonstrates how the parent may use them effectively.

Parent Conferences

(see Report Cards)

Parent Associations

Eligibility: All Parents and Teachers
Contact: Building Principals or Parent Association Presidents

Each school in the Roslyn School District has its own parent organization and each organization is represented on the Coordinating Council of Parent Associations (CCPA). In each of the elementary schools, the organization is called the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). At Roslyn Middle School and Roslyn High School, it is known as the Parent Faculty Association (PFA). There is also a Special Education Parent Association. Parents can meet their PTA representatives at the Open House or Back-to-School Night programs. Click for more information.

Peer Counseling

Eligibility: High school seniors
Contact: Dot McHugh, Social Worker, 801-5134 or Kevin Kearney, Psychologist, 801-5135

In recognition of the importance that peers have on a teenager's life, Roslyn High School has instituted this highly effective program in which students teach other students about various issues of health and safety. Subjects about which peer counselors educate the school's younger students include AIDS and drug abuse. Seniors in the program receive specialized training and serve under the supervision of the high school social worker and psychologist.

Placement Forms

Eligibility: Students in Grades K-4
Contact: Building principal

Placement forms are mailed each spring to parents of children who will be in Grades 1-5 the following September at the East Hills and Harbor Hill Schools. The forms afford parents an opportunity to provide personal information which is kept confidential by the building principal. The form is intended to assist in the appropriate placement of each child for the next academic year by considering parents' perceptions of their child's personality traits, extracurricular preferences and behavioral patterns in personal, academic and social situations. This information, combined with data from classroom teachers and building specialists in contact with the individual child, helps formulate class compositions for the following year.

Pre-Kindergarten (PRE-K)

Eligibility: Youngsters who are four years old by December 1 of the current school year and who meet specified criteria
Contact: Tanya Fernandez, Home-School Coordinator, 801-5066

This three-hour program is designed as an alternative to private nursery school for children meeting specified criteria. Applications are reviewed by a committee comprised of the Heights School principal, nurse, psychologist, pre-K teacher and coordinator, and the district social worker.

Psychological Services

Eligibility: Kindergarten - Grade 12
Contact: School Psychologist, Building Principal or Classroom Teacher

On the elementary level, the function of the school psychologist is to work with teachers, parents and administrators to ensure that each child is working in an optimum learning environment. Early intervention is attempted if there are concerns regarding children's development. In all the elementary schools, the psychologist sees students with emotional, learning or behavioral difficulties. Direct contact with the school psychologist may be made at the parent's request. At the middle school and high school levels, psychological services are available to assist students in solving private concerns that may be inhibiting their performance in school. However, students and parents are encouraged to bring these concerns to guidance counselors first.

Report Cards & Parent Conferences

Eligibility: Pre-K - Grade 12
Contact:
Elementary Schools: Building Principal
Secondary Schools: Guidance Counselor

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten: Written progress reports are issued once a year. Two individual conferences are scheduled per year.

Elementary Schools: Individual parent-teacher conferences are scheduled twice a year, in the fall and in the spring. These take place on half days and evenings listed in the SCOPE calendar. A conference memorandum is prepared by the teacher for the second conference indicating student progress, interest and effort in all areas of academic and personal development. An additional anecdotal report is mailed to the parents in June. Standardized test results are mailed to parents approximately two weeks prior to the fall conference, enabling them to review and formulate any questions that they may have to be discussed at the conference.

Middle School: All students receive quarterly report cards with letter grades, as well as comments on attitude, effort and behavior. Report cards are mailed home to parents. All students receive mid-marking period interim reports.

High School: Quarterly report cards (10-week periods) are issued with numerical grades in each subject. Students receive a copy of their report cards in school and copies are also mailed to parents. Mid-marking period "interim reports" are sent home, when necessary, to call parents' attention to areas of progress or concern. Parents may be provided with an English language translator if needed.

Research Program

Eligibility: All High School Students
Contact: Kevin Scanlon, Principal, 801-5001

The Roslyn High School Research Program enables students to pursue research and thereby further develop their intellectual potential in the fields of humanities, math, science or social science. Participation in the Research Program is designed to teach an appreciation for the skills needed to become successful researchers guided by ethics and rules of procedure, in addition to promote critical thinking skills. After taking the Introduction to Research course, a student in any grade may embark on an independent program of original research under the supervision of a teacher. Students may choose to participate in research competitions such as the Intel Science Talent Search, Long Island Science and Engineering Fair, Metropolitan New York Junior Science and Humanities Symposium and Long Island Math Fair. Click here for more information.

R.I.S.E. Mentoring Program

(Respond Individually with Support & Encouragement)

Eligibility: Middle School students
Contact: Jack Palmadesso, Principal, 801-5201

The program involves middle school staff serving as mentors to middle school students. The objective is to provide an individual youngster with an adult in the building who will serve as an additional source of support. Other benefits associated with the program include developing social skills, understanding and dealing with middle school expectations, making a connection with middle school staff and feeling a part of something positive.

Roslyn Alliance Against Drug & Alcohol Abuse (RADA)

Eligibility: All Roslyn residents
Contact: Mindy Sherman, President, 484-6949

The Roslyn Alliance Against Drug and Alcohol Abuse (RADA) is a community-based organization that was formed in 1989 by a group of concerned parents, educators and local businesses, to foster the prevention of substance abuse through education and community action. RADA is committed to creating a climate and environment in the greater Roslyn area in which drug and alcohol abuse is unacceptable. RADA sponsors Red Ribbon Week every October, during which special anti-drug and anti-alcohol programs are presented in all the schools. Click here for more information.

Roslyn High School Scholarship Fund

Eligibility: College-bound graduating seniors
Contact: Kevin Scanlon, High School Principal, 801-5101

Since its establishment in 1965, the Roslyn High School Scholarship Fund has assisted hundreds of Roslyn graduates to continue their education beyond high school and further their career goals. Private individuals, corporations and community organizations such as civic, fraternal and charitable associations have all contributed to the Fund. Parents have also made donations in honor of their graduating children. Others have made the Fund a beneficiary in their wills or in memory of loved ones. Though students must meet basic academic criteria to be eligible for scholarships, grants are awarded on the basis of financial need. Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, creed or gender. Click here for more information.

Roslyn Teacher Center

Eligibility: Roslyn Faculty and Staff
Contact: Esther Yee, Teacher Center Director, 801-5185

Roslyn's Laura Adler Teacher Center offers in-service courses and workshops for staff and community members. The main focus of the Teacher Center is to enhance teachers' skills so that they can continue to deliver outstanding educational programs and to assist parents in gaining the skills they need to assist their youngsters at home. The Center offers a myriad of programs and workshops for teachers, from computer courses and telecommunications training, to mentoring and professional development. Located in the high school, the Center houses a meeting/work room with a library and resources such as a poster-making machine, a book-binder, laminators, video-cameras and computers for staff use.

SAIL

(see Gifted Programs)

Social Work Services

Eligibility: Children and Parents Residing in the Roslyn School District
Contact: Tanya Fernandez, Home School Coordinator, 801-5066
Jared Levenson, MS Social Worker, 801-5222
Dot McHugh, HS Social Worker, 801-5134

The district's Home-School Coordinator assists families and children within the Roslyn school community. As an advocate and community resource for families with children in our Parent-Child Program to families with children in our high school, the Home-School Coordinator assists families with issues relating to domestic difficulties, financial stressors, parenting concerns, communication with school personnel and referrals to appropriate outside resources. Our coordinator is also responsible for reviewing applications to the Pre-Kindergarten program as well as the free lunch/breakfast program. She serves as a member of school child-study teams and the district's Committee on Special Education. The secondary school social workers are available to meet with all students in grades 6-12 and their parents, and is a resource to faculty members as well. Students and parents are seen for crisis intervention and ongoing individual/group counseling focusing on such issues as substance abuse, peer pressure, bereavement and divorce. When appropriate, referrals are made to outside resources. The high school social worker also plays a major role in the school's peer counseling program and is responsible for coordinating and implementing programs for students, parents and faculty members dealing with substance abuse prevention and other adolescent concerns.

Special Education

Eligibility: Kindergarten - Grade 12
Contact: Dr. Stuart Grossman, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, 801-5060

Special Education is comprised of educational and related services that provide support for pupils who are designated by the district's Committee on Special Education (CSE). Students who may be eligible are those with visual, hearing, motor or other health impairments; retardation; emotional handicaps; learning disabilities; autism; or speech and language disorders. Roslyn's special education program has closely reflected state and national trends, as we have moved to establish a more "inclusive" model of instruction in which most students with special needs spend almost all of their time in a regular educational setting.

Many services are available to children. These services can be as simple as bus transportation or one period a day in a special education resource room, or as complex as placement in a residential facility. The wide array of special education services in Roslyn include: consultant help to the classroom teachers, special or self-contained classes of limited size for the full day; special education resource rooms for students spending up to half their school day in the regular program; cooperative programs with neighboring school districts; BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services) facilities; itinerant services for blind, deaf, and hearing-impaired students; state-approved private day schools and residential facilities; bilingual special education evaluation; co-teaching classes; and individual arrangements for unusual circumstances. A variety of related services including audiological counseling, occupational therapy, physical therapy, adaptive physical education, speech pathology and school-based counseling are also available. Click here for more information.

Speech Services

Eligibility: Kindergarten - Grade 12
Contact: Elementary School Principals and Secondary School Guidance Counselors

The district provides speech and language improvement services to those students who are found to have expressive or receptive language deficits and/or articulation or stuttering difficulties. Special Education students receive speech and language services as an appropriate related service in accordance with their own Individual Education Programs (IEP's).

STRIVE

Eligibility: Grade 9 and 10
Contact: Jay Pilnick, High School Assistant Principal, 801-5100

A transitional program for students entering the high school who exhibit special needs, the Strive Program provides support services that will enable them to manage the ninth and tenth grade curricula more effectively. The program aims to strengthen students' study and time management skills, while familiarizing them with available resources. Individualized services and support are provided by the Strive teachers.

Student Parking

Eligibility: High School seniors with a valid NYS Drivers License and valid NYS vehicle registration
Contact: Kevin Scanlon, High School Principal, 801-5101

Student parking is a privilege reserved only for seniors who have Roslyn High School parking permits issued by the high school office. Parking is on a space available, first come-first served basis. Students holding permits will be allowed to park in selected areas. Students who park in non-permissible areas will have their parking privileges revoked and may have their cars towed away.

Student Security

To assure the safety of children in school and on school property, all school personnel wear photo identification tags and all visitors are required to sign in and report to the main office. Security personnel are assigned throughout the district. Staff are instructed to question persons unfamiliar to them. All parents should make their presence known first at the school office. Children in kindergarten-grade 8 may not leave the school property during the school day without advance, written parental requests. Parents are asked to come in person to pick up their children on such occasions.

Study Centers

Eligibility: Grades 9 -12
Contact: Department Chairperson

Areas in the high school are designed for study, practice and research in English, foreign language, math, science and social studies. A department faculty member or teacher assistant is available for consultation during various periods of the school day.

Testing

Contact: Allison Brown, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction, 801-5010

A number of standardized tests are administered by the school district. Some are mandated by the state. Students scoring below a specified state reference point automatically receive remediation in accordance with state law. An administrator will notify parents in writing when this service is to be provided. Another group of examinations, given in grades 2-7, includes tests measuring achievement and cognitive abilities. College-bound high school students may also opt to take additional tests. Test results help determine a student's areas of progress, as well as those in need of improvement.

Beginning in grade 4, though not annually, children are given New York State tests in various subjects including English (grade 4 & 8), mathematics (grade 4 & 8), science (grade 4 & 8) and social studies (grade 5 & 8). Roslyn High School students must earn passing marks on five NYS Regents Examinations in order to graduate.

All students planning to attend college are encouraged to take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT), which determines eligibility for the National Merit Scholarship competition. The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and ACT are independently administered, nationwide exams given to college-bound students to assess their skills in English and math. SAT results are used as one criterion for some college applications.

Title IX

Eligibility: All Students & Staff
Contact: Dr. Edward A. Salina, Jr., Assistant Superintendent for Administration (Title IX Compliance Officer), 801-5020

A districtwide committee oversees implementation of the law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex in hiring, promotion and other personnel practices. The committee seeks to assure maintenance of nonsexist curriculum and equal opportunity for students in all activities regardless of gender. It also promotes programs dealing with the question of sex discrimination.

Transportation (Bus Service)

Eligibility: Kindergarten - Grade 12
Contact: David Shoob, Transportation Supervisor, 801-5190

Bus service is provided within the district to all public, private and parochial school students in kindergarten through grade 8 and to high school students in grades 9-12 who live more than 1/2 mile from school. Limits are strictly enforced and drivers are instructed to deny transportation to those who do not qualify.

State law provides that students attending private or parochial schools outside the district are entitled to busing at district expense upon application by parent/guardian. Completed applications are due by April 1 for the following school year. Such transportation is provided to students in grades K- 12 who attend schools up to 15 miles from their homes.

Late buses are available for Roslyn Public School students who participate in after school activities.

Working Papers

Eligibility: Students Under Age 18
Contact: Jan Safford, High School Nurse-Teacher, 801-5110

Students under 18 years old are legally required to have employment certificates, issued through the schools, for all jobs. Applications are available in the high school health office.