WCENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

ESTHILL WCENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Where Educational Excellence is a Tradition http://www.westhillschools.org Calendar of events Claire Valenti, Grade 2 2015-2016

Board of Education Dear Parents and Community Members: Welcome to the Westhill Central School District and thank you for taking time to browse our website and calendar. Each school year offers new opportunities for students, teachers, staff and the entire community to begin anew or build upon exciting learning that has been underway. The next several years offer both challenges and excitement as we work to upgrade the 52-year-old high school academic wing. Although it has had some cosmetic upgrades since opening in the early 1960s, the classrooms themselves and physical structure are for the most part as they were for that first graduating class of 1964. The single pane windows and the building skin with minimal insulation are due for an energy efficient and instructional upgrade. Doing so will create interesting and unique challenges from designing learning space to meet 21st Century needs to creating temporary learning spaces while portions of the building are under renovation. It s easy to understand why this task has been postponed, but the time to have the academic learning space meet the expectations of the learning tradition is due. In the meantime, students throughout the district are engaged in exciting learning and activities. I invite you to take time to attend a student presentation, concert and athletic event. You will be impressed with their talents, enthusiasm and inquisitive curiosity. Mrs. Lisa O Reilly...President Mr. Gary Lowery...Vice President Mrs. Roseanne Scrimale...Member Mr. James Wickersham...Member Mr. Andrew Starowicz...Member Meetings of the Board of Education are normally held two Mondays of each month throughout the school year at 7:00 p.m. at Walberta Park School. The public is invited to attend these meetings. The Board, whose members are elected for a five-year term, represents the residents of the district. The Board is responsible for policies and regulations governing public education within the district and delegates the overall management of these policies to the Superintendent as its Chief Executive Officer. Rachel Daniul, Grade 7 We are all looking forward to a great 2015-16 school year. 1 Casey W. Barduhn Superintendent of Schools Abbey March, Grade 10 Sean Dadey, Grade 9

Westhill Central School District District Office 400 Walberta Road Syracuse, New York 13219-2214 Phone: 426-3210 District Office Administration: Mr. Casey W. Barduhn, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Steven E. Smith, Assistant Superintendent for Business Administration Mrs. Sarah VanLiew, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction District Office Staff: Mrs. Annette Iamondo, Secretary to the Superintendent and District Clerk Mrs. Anita Metz-Martin, Treasurer Mrs. Patricia Kesler, Payroll Ms. Cheryl Robinson, Health Benefits Mrs. Linda Galaska, Accounts Payable Office Hours: The District Office is open throughout the school year from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. except for legal holidays and certain school holidays. Walberta Park School (Gr. K-1) 400 Walberta Road Syracuse, New York 13219-2214 Mrs. Beth Kramer, Principal Main Office... 426-3200 Health Office... 426-3203 Hours: Student: 8:50 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. Office: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cherry Road School (Gr. 2-4) 201 Cherry Road Syracuse, New York 13219-1537 Mrs. Maureen Mulderig, Principal Main Office...426-3300 Health Office...426-3306 Hours: Student: 9:05 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. Office: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. District-Wide Personnel Mrs. Beth Kramer, Director of Special Education...426-3226 Mr. Deric Tallman, Director of Technology...426-3300 Ms. Jeri Burke, Transportation Supervisor...426-3030 Mr. Richard Gunther, Food Service Director...426-3019 Ms. Jennie Smarrelli, Athletic Director...426-3020 Mr. Robert Leslie, Director of BOCES Adult Education Program...451-4676 Onondaga Hill Middle School (Gr. 5-8) 4860 Onondaga Road Syracuse, New York 13215-2241 Mr. Mark Bednarski, Principal Ms. Jennie Smarrelli, Assistant Principal Main Office... 426-3400 Counseling... 426-3408 Psychologist... 426-3409 Nurse... 426-3406 Hours: Student: 7:25 a.m. - 2:10 p.m. (IA 2:10 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.) Office: 7:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Westhill High School (Gr. 9-12) 4501 Onondaga Boulevard Syracuse, New York 13219-3318 Mr. Lee Roscoe, Principal Mrs. Marietta Lachenauer, Assistant Principal Main Office... 426-3100 Guidance... 426-3014 Nurse... 426-3015 Athletic Director... 426-3020 Custodian Night... 426-3017 Hours: Student: 7:40 a.m. - 2:10 p.m. (IA 2:10 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.) Office: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 2

3 Table of Contents Academic Intervention Services (AIS)...3 Attendance...3 Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks...4 Board of Education...1 Calendar of 12th Grade Activities...10 Child Abuse and Neglect...4 Counseling and Guidance...4 Discipline...4 District Schools & Information...2 Emergency School Closing...4 Graduation Requirements...10 Health...5 Homebound Instruction...5 Homework...6 Kindergarten...6 Parent Conferences & Visits...6 Parent Advisory Groups...6 Physical Education...7 Psychological & Family Support Services...7 Questions & Concerns - Who to Ask...9 Report Cards... 7 School Calendar... 11 Special Education... 7 Student Accident Insurance... 7 Student Activities... 7 Student Handbooks... 8 Student Records... 8 Transportation Policies... 8 Use of School Facilities... 9 Emma Marshall, Grade 2 Policies and Services... Academic Intervention Services (AIS) Supplementary instruction in reading and math is available to students who qualify through the district's AIS program. Qualification for these services is determined by testing, teacher referral, and/or Child Study Team review. These services are available in each of the four schools in the district. For information on complaint procedures regarding these services, check the following website: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/funding/cladcep/ca0809/complaintappeals.htm. Attendance The Board of Education recognizes that regular school attendance is a critical factor in student success. School attendance is both a right and a responsibility for all students. The Westhill Central School District is an active partner with parents and students in the task of ensuring that all students meet or exceed the New York State Learning Standards. Because the school district recognizes that consistent school attendance and academic success have a positive correlation, a comprehensive attendance policy has been developed in compliance with the Commissioner's regulations relating to school attendance. Copies of the district's policy are available to interested persons at individual school offices. Legal excuses for absence or tardiness recognized under the Education Law include: Illness Illness or death in family, medical appointments Impassable roads or weather making travel unsafe Religious observance Approved school-supervised trips, music lessons, CSE meetings, test modifications that extend time Court appointment and/or legal circumstances Absence or tardiness for any other reason is considered unexcused and is entered on the student s permanent attendance record. Each student who has been absent MUST bring a written excuse from home on the day of his/her return to school. Tardiness cannot be excused except for the reasons cited above. Please also see attendance rules listed in the various student handbooks.

Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks School lunches are available every day for all students. In addition, breakfast is served daily in each building. At Walberta Park and Cherry Road Schools, students may purchase healthy snacks daily from the cafeteria. New prices are in effect for this school year as follows: Lunch at WPS & CRS is $2.35; at OHMS & WHS the lunch price is $2.60. Breakfast is $1.40 at WPS & CRS; at OHMS & WHS the breakfast price is $1.60. Healthy snacks are available at WPS & CRS for just 50. Information on NutriKids and online payments is available at www.westhillschools.org under District Info & Programs/Food Service. Before school begins in the fall, information will be mailed home outlining the free and reduced lunch program. Also, families eligible for free or reduced price lunches may obtain applications in the schools main offices. Child Abuse and Neglect Professional staff members are required by law to report to the County Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment when: 1) They have reasonable cause to suspect that a child coming before them is an abused or maltreated child, or 2) When they have reasonable cause to suspect that a child is an abused or maltreated child where the parent or the person legally responsible for such child comes before them in their professional or official capacity and states from personal knowledge, facts, conditions, or circumstances, which if correct, would render the child an abused or maltreated child. Counseling and Guidance Counseling and guidance services are an indispensable part of the Westhill educational system. School counselors are assigned to all students in the fifth through twelfth grades to assist them in making choices academically, vocationally, socially, and personally. Students and parents concerned with any of the following matters may wish to consult with the school counselor. Career Planning GPA and Class Rank College Entrance Exams Colleges and Private Schools College Visits Course Selections Extra-Curricular Activities Graduation Requirements Referrals to Specialists Program Changes (Speech, Psychologists) Scholarships and Loans Summer Programs Special Programs NCAA and College Athletics Discipline In compliance with the Commissioner s regulations relating to student discipline and student rights, detailed copies of the district's code of conduct are available to interested persons at individual school offices and on the district's website. Emergency Closing of School In the event that weather conditions or other factors necessitate the closing of school for all or part of the day, the following radio/television stations are contacted: WFBL-1390 AM WAER-FM (88.3) WSYR-TV (Channel 9) WHEN-620 AM WBBS-FM (104.7) WSTM-TV (Channel 3) WNSS-1260 AM WLTI-FM (105.9) WCNY-FM (91.3) WSYR-570 AM WWHT-FM (107.9) WKRL-FM (100.9) WSEN-FM (92.1) WNTQ-FM (93.1) WTKW-FM (99.5) WZUN-FM (102.1) WPHR-FM (106.9) WYYY-FM (94.5) WAQX-FM (95.7) YNN (Cable Channel 10) WSEN-1050 AM CNY Central TV (Channels 3, 5 & 6) The winter months in Central New York provide unsettling and unpredictable weather patterns. District personnel monitor the roadways in the district beginning at 4:00 a.m. Decisions to close or delay the opening of school are made by approximately 6:15 a.m. Please note that because of the heavy volume handled by the stations, mistakes can be made in reporting which districts are open and which districts may be closed or delayed. It may be wise to listen to more than one station on these mornings. The district urges all parents to monitor these stations and not to call the school building or the district offices for closing decisions. It is difficult to handle these calls while attempting to carry on school business at the same time. Please develop an emergency plan for the children in your family. Be sure that they are aware of the arrangements you have made for them in the event that you are not home when school is dismissed. Calling parents or having them call the school is not practical in a true emergency. Remember, parents have the ultimate authority whether or not to send their children to school when weather conditions might be inclement. If you believe that the snow is too deep, the wind is too cold, or the conditions are too unsettled, please keep your child home for the day and send a note to school regarding this absence. It is an excused absence. 4

Health PHYSICAL: A physical examination is required for all children entering school in New York State and routinely for all children in grades K, 2, 4, 7 and 10. Parents are encouraged to have their family physician complete the examination and report the results to the health office of the child s school by November 1. A school physician will complete a physical appraisal in cases where the family physician has not been consulted. A physical examination is also required of all students who wish to participate in the athletic program or who desire to apply for working papers. DENTAL: A dental certificate is recommended by New York State for all children in grades K, 2, 4, 7 and 10. Please contact your dentist for written verification regarding your child s dental health and turn it into the health office. SCREENING PROCEDURES: Per New York State guidelines, at certain grade levels students will receive a distance visual acuity test and an auditory acuity sweep test conducted by school health personnel. Westhill also provides scoliosis screening annually for students between the ages of 8 and 16 years, conducted by school health personnel. REPORT TO PARENTS: In every case where a school health examination reveals a defect or symptom, parents will be notified by school health personnel of the need for further diagnostic study. At this time, forms are sent to parents to be filled out by the doctor so necessary adjustments may be made in the school program if indicated. IMMUNIZATIONS: Updated information can be located at www. westhillschools.org under District Info & Programs/Health Services. MEDICATION: School health personnel cannot legally diagnose, prescribe or treat. If it is necessary, however, for a child to receive medication during the school hours, the following procedure must be followed: l. A written request from the parents that medication be given to their child. 2. A parent or guardian must deliver medication to the school nurse. Students are not allowed to transport medication in backpacks or on the school bus. 3. A written order from the physician prescribing the medication stating the name of the medication, dosage, time to be given, and the effect of the medication. School health personnel are most willing to administer medication under the above conditions. Madelyn Nowicki, Grade 8 Homebound Instruction Kathleen Rogers, Grade 3 The Westhill Central School District recognizes the need to provide timely and sufficient homebound instruction (tutoring) to its resident children who qualify for homebound instruction due to long-term illness or a Superintendent's Hearing. These students shall be provided with homebound instruction in accordance with New York State Education Law and Commissioner's regulations. Parents should contact the building principal or school nurse to make arrangements for homebound instruction and should be prepared to present a doctor's note regarding the reason for and length of absence. 5

Homework In our effort to provide education that will meet the varying needs of all students, it is the policy of the district to assign some directed out-of-class work beyond the regular school day. Out-of-class work is assigned to help the student become more self-reliant, learn to work independently, improve the skills that have been taught, and complete certain worthwhile books, projects or research. for the child s best interests. To this end, the practice of individual parent-teacher conferences is strongly encouraged in the Westhill School District. Parents are always welcome to call the school for a conference appointment with the teacher or guidance counselor whenever they feel the need to discuss their child s work. Visits to the school by parents are also welcomed and encouraged. Prior arrangements may be made with the teacher, building principal, or counselor s office. Parents can be valuable partners and co-workers by participating with their child in locating materials, sharing knowledge, experimenting together in an art or science media, listening to or viewing school work in process, and assisting in its application. It is essential that parents provide a good atmosphere for work at home. A specific place should be set aside for the student which provides good lighting, ventilation, and is free from distractions. Parents should observe the child at work and be available to give guidance if the need arises. As a guide to parents, the average duration of out-of-class assignments should approximate the following schedules by grades: Grades K & 1 Everyday Math Homelinks are regularly assigned, as well as some informal assignments in other subject areas. Unfinished work may also be sent home for completion. Daily reading is strongly encouraged. Grade 2 Assigned according to the nature of the lesson and daily effort. Not to exceed 30 minutes. Grade 3 Assigned according to the nature of the lesson and daily effort. Not to exceed 30 minutes. Grades 4-5 About 40-60 minutes per night when assigned. Grade 6 60-75 minutes per night. Grades 7-8 90 minutes per night. Grades 9-12 90 to 180 minutes per night. Kindergarten To be eligible to enter kindergarten, a child must turn five years old on or before December 1 st of that school year. Registration is held each spring for the coming year on the date noted in this calendar. Parents with children of kindergarten age who have newly arrived in the community are requested to contact Walberta Park School at 426-3200 for kindergarten registration. Parent Conferences & Visits It is essential that the people who most directly influence the child s life and development, parents and teachers, maintain a harmonious partnership working Parent Advisory Groups Parent groups are an important part of a successful school-community relationship. They provide a line of communication between school and the community as well as support the academic program and other individual school activities. At the senior high level, parents meet monthly to discuss curriculum, activities and concerns with students, teachers, and administrators. At Walberta Park, Cherry Road, and Onondaga Hill Middle School, parent groups meet to discuss school programs and mutual concerns with the staff and administrators of each building. Westhill Elementary Schools Together (WEST) Co-Presidents... Lisa Bannon and and JoEllen Holowinski Co-Vice Presidents...Kristie Donegan and Amanda Ramsing Secretary... Elena Tjaden Treasurer...Erin Ryan Volunteer Coordinator...Amy Pendergast Board Members...Erica Donadio and Joyce McGlynn Onondaga Hill Middle School Co-Presidents... Kerry Bendall and Kathleen Hunt Co-Vice Presidents... Shannon McMahon and Deb Moriarty Co-Secretaries...Connie McQueeney Co-Treasurers... Heidi Jones and Gayle Milham Westhill Senior High School President...TBA Vice President...TBA Secretary...TBA Treasurer...TBA 6

Physical Education All students (K-12) are required to participate in the activities of physical education classes. Students with an illness or injury of a temporary nature may be excused from activity by written request from a parent. Prolonged or permanent medical excuses from activity must be made in writing by a physician. Should it be advisable to eliminate all or most activity, the school will provide a situation adapted to meet the pupil s needs and abilities. A written physician s release is required for a student to return to activity after a prolonged excused absence. Students are required to change into appropriate clothing for gym classes at the secondary level. All clothing should be marked with the student s name to help prevent loss. Elementary children must wear sneakers. A diversified athletic program is available to both boys and girls. The high school s student handbook details the many events open to student participation. Psychological & Family Support Services Psychological and family support services at Westhill are designed to provide children, parents, and school staff with consultation in a variety of areas related to a child s education and well-being. With children, these services could entail the assessment of educational strengths and weaknesses, as well as counseling to address developmental and behavioral challenges. The school social worker (Grades K-4) and the psychologists (Grades K-12) work with parents to establish the most effective means by which the family and school can work together to benefit the child. Mary Kinney, K 7 Benjamin Leonardo, Grade 7 Report Cards An important part of our total program of reporting to parents involves the use of formal report cards. The primary purpose of this reporting is to give the parent information concerning the child s progress and achievements in the various subjects being studied, as well as an appraisal and evaluation of the child s development. If you have a question concerning your child s report card, please do not hesitate to contact your child s teacher. Please note that progress reports and report cards for students in grades 7-12 are posted on the Parent Portal and are no longer mailed home. Posting dates are listed on the district calendar. Please contact the main office at OHMS or WHS if you have not yet secured the Parent Portal. Special Education Through the district s Committee on Special Education, arrangements can be made for students with disabilities to be served in special placements which provide for their individual needs. Questions regarding such instruction should be directed to the Chairperson of the Committee on Special Education at 426-3226. Student Accident Insurance The Board of Education adopted the Chubb Insurance Company effective July 1, 2011. This plan provides limited insurance coverage for all students enrolled at Westhill, secondary to the parents insurance. If your child is injured at school, please contact your school nurse to obtain the appropriate forms. Student Activities A wide range of planned activities taking place outside regular school are available to every student according to individual interests, abilities and capabilities. They include sports, plays, clubs, musical activities, social events and Student Council, with additional clubs organized whenever student interest indicates the need. Benjamin Hunter, Grade 11 Charlotte Roth, Grade 4

Student Handbook Jake Puglisi, Grade 11 All senior high school students are issued a student handbook at the beginning of the school year. This handbook contains all rules and procedures which point the way toward a student s success in high school. Your child and family should read this handbook carefully and become familiar with its contents. Student Records The Westhill Central School District shall comply with the provisions of the "Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974." Under its provisions, parents/guardians and noncustodial parents, whose rights are not limited by court order or formal agreement, of a student under eighteen (18), or a student who is eighteen (18) years of age or older or who is attending an institution of post-secondary education, have a right to inspect and review any and all official records, files, and data. This includes all material in each student's cumulative record folder and items that are intended for school use or to be available to parties outside the school or school system. Transportation New York State school districts are required by law to provide transportation for all elementary and secondary pupils residing more than a specified distance from school. Reflecting the will of district residents to minimize hazardous crossings in walking to and from school, the Westhill Board of Education has established a policy of transporting children to school according to a plan which eliminates the need for students Delaney Goode, Grade 1 to walk across heavily traveled highways. The same plan also does not require students to walk unreasonable distances to get to and from school. Students are expected to exercise reasonable behavior, and obey the bus driver at all times. The misuse of alcohol, tobacco, drugs and other substances is prohibited at any school-sponsored event or on school property, as outlined in the district Code of Conduct. Any violation is regarded very seriously by school authorities and will be dealt with accordingly. Students in the high school generally are not permitted to drive to school. Exceptions are outlined in the student handbook. Emily Balduzzi, Grade 2 Ella Nares, Grade 10 Ava Lasher, Grade 3 Quinn Etoll, 8 8

Use of School Facilities The school and its facilities exist primarily for our children and their pursuit of an education, but the Board of Education also subscribes to a philosophy which encourages the use of school facilities by not-for-profit community groups providing its use does not interfere with the educational program of our children. If you are interested in the use of our schools and/or facilities, you are requested to contact the school secretary of the school you would like to use. The secretary will provide you with the information and application forms which must be completed and submitted with a certificate of insurance for approval. The application forms list in detail the Ramy Guindy, Grade 11 stipulations which must be met in order to gain approval for the use of a school building and/or facility by a community group. Have a question or a concern? If you wish to see school personnel, it is suggested that you make an appointment before going to the school. SUBJECT PERSON TO SEE Curriculum Elementary Schools... Teacher, Principal Middle School... Teacher, Principal High School... Department Leader Psychological... Psychologist, Counselor School Policy... Principal School Program Elementary Schools... Principal Middle School... Guidance, Principal High School... Guidance, Principal Elizabeth Mueller, Grade 3 Reagan Rogers, K Student/Teacher Relations Elementary Schools... Teacher, Principal Middle School... Teacher, Guidance, Principal High School... Teacher, Guidance, Principal School Bus Operations Schedule & Routes... Transportation Supervisor Discipline... Principal Late bus in a.m.... After ten minutes call bus garage School Accident... Health Personnel, Principal A Special Notice Use of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, skateboards and roller blades on school property is prohibited. Please do not bring any snowmobiles or all-terrain vehicles onto school grounds due to the school district s insurance policy. Thank you. School Budget... District Office Other... District Office 9

Westhill High School Class of 2016 Graduation Requirements Credits: All students must obtain a total of 22 credits in order to receive a Westhill Diploma, including as a minimum: 4 - English 4 - Social Studies 3 - Science 3 - Mathematics 2 - Physical Education (or 1/2 credit per year in school) 1 - Art and/or Music 1 - Foreign Language* 1/2 - Health Regents Exams: The following Regents Examinations must be passed in order to receive a Westhill Diploma: Integrated Algebra Science Global History U.S. History Comprehensive English Regents Diploma Requirements: In order to receive a Regents Diploma, students must pass all five required Regents Exams with a score of 65 or above (see list above). Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation Requirements: In order to receive a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation, students must pass 8** required Regents Exams (the five listed above plus Geometry, Algebra II/ Trigonometry and a 2 nd Science). In addition, students must complete a 3-unit sequence in a Language Other Than English and the Level III final exam.** Board Policy: To receive course credit, the final course average must be 70 or above. * Students receiving Special Education Services may be exempt if stipulated on their IEP. ** The Language Other Than English sequence can be waived if the student completes a 5-credit sequence in Occupational Education (Business, BOCES, or Technology), Art or Music. Calendar of 12th Grade Activities September - November...Visits by College Admission Representatives September 12...ACT October 3...SAT I & II for Seniors October 9...Early Decision Applications (with a Nov. 1st deadline) are due to Guidance Office October 23...Early Decision Applications (with a Nov. 15th deadline) are due to Guidance Office October 24...ACT November 2...Recommended deadline for SUNY 4-year applications to be filed with Guidance December 1...Deadline for college applications that need to go out before the Holiday Recess December 5...SAT I & II for Seniors December 12...ACT December 15...Financial Aid Night - 7:00 PM January 23...SAT I & II January - May...Complete Scholarship Applications January...Send Financial Aid Forms (FAFSA, Profile, TAP) May 1...Candidate Reply Date June 25...Graduation The Westhill Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, national origin, race, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status. veteran status or any other classification or characteristic protected by law in its employment practices or educational programs. 10

August 2015 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Registration Deadline for September ACT - register online 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 WHS Fall Sports Begin Late Registration Deadline for September ACT - register online 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 OHMS Modified Sports Begin

September 2015 1 WPS Kindergarten Orientation 8:30 or 10:15am (letter will be sent home with assigned time) WPS Walk Through 4:30-5:30pm CRS Walk Through 4:00-5:30pm OHMS Summer Walk Through 5:30-7pm 2 STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY FOR STUDENTS 3 Registration Deadline for October SAT - register online 4 5 WHS New Student Orientation 7pm Haws Auditorium 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 LABOR DAY STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY FOR STUDENTS FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Westhill Education Foundation 7pm - WPS Board Room WHS Music Dept. Otis Spunkmeyer Sale Begins ACT for Seniors 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 OHMS 5th Grade Band Information Night 7pm - Cafeteria WEST Parents Club Mtg. 6:30pm - CRS OHMS Parent Council Meeting 6:30pm - Library WHS Parent Organization Mtg. 7pm - Library WEST Yankee Candle Sale through 9/30/15 OHMS Cherrydale Sale Kickoff Assembly AIS Information Meeting Night for CRS - 6:00pm CRS Meet the Teacher Night Grades 2-4 - 6:30pm WPS School Picture Day Registration Deadline for October ACT - register online Booster Club Apparel Sale Booster Club Apparel Sale 20 WHS Booster Club Fall Classic Fundraiser Pine Grove Country Club -1pm Booster Club Apparel Sale 21 Booster Club Apparel Sale 22 OHMS Meet the Teacher Night Grades 5 & 6-6:45pm Late Registration Deadline for October SAT - register online 23 WHS Music Department Fundraising Meeting 7pm - WHS Band Room Booster Club Apparel Sale 24 AIS Information Meeting Night for WPS - 6:15pm WPS Meet the Teacher Night 6:30-7:45pm 25 OHMS Staff Breakfast WHS Music Dept. Otis Spunkmeyer Sale Ends WHS Bonfire - 6:30pm Football vs. Syracuse IT - 7:30pm 26 Booster Club Apparel Sale Booster Club Apparel Sale Booster Club Apparel Sale Booster Club Apparel Sale 27 Booster Club Apparel Sale 28 29 CRS School Picture Day Capital Project Public Hearing and 7pm - WHS Haws Auditorium 30 WPS School Banking Begins

October 2015 1 WHS Underclass School Pictures OHMS Meet the Teacher Night Grades 7 & 8-6:45pm AIS Information Meeting Night for OHMS - 6:45pm OHMS Cherrydale Sale Ends 2 WHS Underclass School Pictures Late Registration Deadline for October ACT - register online 3 SAT I & II for Seniors OHMS School Picture Day 4 5 6 WEST Parents Club Mtg. 6:30pm - CRS 7 OHMS Bingo/Pizza Party Grades 5 & 6, 6-7:30pm 8 WHS Open House 6:30pm - Haws Auditorium 9 STUDENT HALF DAY/ STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY 10 Westhill Education Foundation 7pm - WPS Board Room CRS School Banking Begins OHMS/WHS 5-week Interim Reports Available Online WHS AIS Information Night 6:30pm - Haws Auditorium Proposed Capital Project Vote 7am-9pm WHS Auditorium Foyer (Grand Ave. Entrance) Early Decision Applications (with an 11/1 deadline) due to WHS Guidance Registration Deadline for November SAT - register online 11 12 COLUMBUS DAY 13 WHS After Prom/Ball Committee Mtg. 7pm - Library 14 PSAT/NMSQT Testing for Juniors OHMS Winter Sports Physicals 15 16 17 18 19 WHS Deadline for Senior Photos and Baby Pictures Readers From Birth 6-7pm WPS 20 21 WHS Band Concert 7:30pm - WHS Haws Auditorium 22 23 Early Decision Applications (with an 11/15 deadline) due to WHS Guidance 24 ACT for Seniors OHMS Modified Winter Sports Begins OHMS Red Ribbon Week Activities 25 26 27 Late Registration Deadline for November SAT - register online 28 WHS Choral Concert - 7:30pm Haws Auditorium 29 WPS School Picture Retake Day 30 WPS & CRS Halloween Parade WPS - 1:30pm CRS - 2pm 31 OHMS 5th Grade Halloween Parade/Parties - 11:45am OHMS Gr. 6-8 Halloween Party 7-8:30pm

November 2015 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Recommended Deadline for 4-year SUNY Applications OHMS Parent Council Meeting 6:30pm - Library WHS Winter Sports Physicals OHMS/WHS First Quarter Ends Registration Deadline for December SAT - register online OHMS Cherrydale Distribution Westhill Education Foundation 7pm - WPS Board Room OHMS Spelling Bee 1pm - Cafeteria Registration Deadline for December ACT - register online Garage Sale Set Up & Drop Off 4:30-7:30pm OHMS School Picture Retake Day WHS Music Dept. Garage Sale 9:00am-3:00pm SAT I & II for Seniors Westhill Education Foundation Cider & "Dough"Nuts fundraiser Beak & Skiff Apple Orchard 6-10pm 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 CRS School Picture Retake Day WHS Winter Sports Begin WHS Parent Organization Mtg. 7pm - Library VETERANS DAY OHMS/WHS Report Cards Available Online WPS/CRS Parent/Teacher Conferences 11am Dismissal for Grades K-4 OHMS Grade 5 Parent/Teacher Conferences 10:10am Dismissal 15 16 Readers From Birth 6-7pm WPS WPS Fall Book Fair - 5-7pm 17 WEST Parents Club Mtg. 6:30pm - CRS 18 WPS/CRS Parent/Teacher Conferences 11am Dismissal for Grades K-4 OHMS Grade 5 Parent/Teacher Conferences 10:10am Dismissal 19 20 Late Registration Deadline for December ACT - register online 21 WHS Fall Drama Production 7pm 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 WHS Fall Drama Production 2pm WHS Deadline for Yearbook Ads Late Registration Deadline for December SAT - register online ANNUAL EMERGENCY RELEASE DRILL - EARLY DISMISSAL K-12 Students will be released from school 15 minutes prior to the normal dismissal time THANKSGIVING RECESS THANKSGIVING RECESS THANKSGIVING RECESS 29 30 Westhill Education Foundation 7pm - WPS Board Room

December 2015 1 2 3 4 5 WHS Band Concert 7:30pm - WHS Haws Auditorium OHMS Band Concert 7pm - WHS Haws Auditorium OHMS Cherrydale Rewards Party SAT I & II for Seniors DEADLINE FOR ANY COLLEGE APPLICATIONS TO GO OUT BEFORE THE HOLIDAY RECESS WHS Pizza with Santa 5-7pm 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Town of Geddes Tree Lighting - 7pm OHMS Bingo/Pizza Party Grades 5 & 6, 6-7:30pm WHS Chorus Concert 7:30pm - WHS Haws Auditorium CRS Choral Concerts WHS Haws Auditorium Grade 3-6:45pm Grade 4-7:45pm ACT for Seniors 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 WHS Financial Aid Night 7pm - Haws Auditorium WHS National Honor Society Fall Induction During IA - WHS Library OHMS/WHS 15-week Interim Reports Available Online OHMS Choral Concert 7pm - WHS Haws Auditorium WPS Charity Drive Assembly and PJ Day CRS 4th Grade Drama Club Performance for Parents 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 WPS Holiday Parties STUDENT HALF DAY HOLIDAY RECESS HOLIDAY RECESS 27 28 29 30 30 HOLIDAY RECESS HOLIDAY RECESS HOLIDAY RECESS HOLIDAY RECESS Registration Deadline for January SAT - register online

January 2016 1 HOLIDAY RECESS 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WPS Physicals Westhill Education Foundation 7pm - WPS Board Room 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 WEST Parents Club Mtg. 6:30pm - CRS OHMS Geography Bee 1:00 pm Library OHMS Chocolate Pizza Sale Begins OHMS 5th Grade Band Concert 7pm - WHS Haws Auditorium Late Registration Deadline for January SAT - register online OHMS Movie Night Grades 5 & 6, 6-7:30pm - WHS Haws Auditorium 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY OHMS Parent Council Meeting 6:30pm - Library WHS College Planning Night for Parents of Juniors - 7pm OHMS Career Day SAT I & II OHMS Chocolate Pizza Sale Begins 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 STUDENT HALF DAY/ STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY WPS/CRS Report Cards Distributed OHMS/WHS 2nd Quarter/ 1st Semester Ends REGENTS EXAMS - WHS 31

February 2016 1 2 3 4 5 6 OHMS African American Read In WHS After Prom/Ball Committee Meeting - 7pm - Library OHMS/WHS Report Cards Available Online Registration Deadline for March SAT - register online 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Westhill Education Foundation 7pm - WPS Board Room OHMS Chocolate Pizza Distribution WPS/CRS Valentine's Day Parties OHMS Spirit Week Activities 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 PRESIDENTS' DAY WINTER RECESS WINTER RECESS WINTER RECESS WINTER RECESS 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Late Registration Deadline for March SAT - register online CRS Physicals WHS Spring Sports Physicals WHS Musical 7pm - Haws Auditorium WHS Musical 7pm - Haws Auditorium WHS Musical 2pm & 7pm - Haws Auditorium 28 29 WHS Musical (Snow Date) 2pm - Haws Auditorium CRS Family Breakfast Week

March 2016 1 2 3 4 5 OHMS Parent Council Meeting 6:30pm - Cafeteria WPS Kindergarten Registration 10am-2pm & 5-6:30pm Registration Deadline for April ACT - register online SAT I (only) Westhill District Band Day Concert - 7pm WHS Gym CRS Family Breakfast Week 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 WHS Spring Sports Begin WEST Parents Club Mtg. 6:30pm - CRS WHS Parent Organization Mtg. 7pm - Library OHMS/WHS 25-week Interim Reports Available Online WPS Family Breakfast Week 13 14 15 16 WHS Choral Concert 7:30pm - Haws Auditorium OHMS Spring Sports Physicals Westhill Education Foundation 7pm - WPS Board Room National College Fair OCC Arena - Time TBA 17 18 Late Registration Deadline for April ACT - register online 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 OHMS Modified Spring Sports Begin OHMS 8th to 9th Grade Parent Meeting 7pm - WHS Haws Auditorium WPS Open House and Book Fair - 6-7:30pm STUDENT HALF DAY/ STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY GOOD FRIDAY 27 28 29 30 31 School Budget Information Session with Board of Education Meeting to follow - 7pm WHS Haws Auditorium WPS/CRS Parent/Teacher Conferences 11am Dismissal for Grades K-4 OHMS Grade 5 Parent/Teacher Conferences 10:10am Dismissal WHS Band Trip

April 2016 1 WPS/CRS Parent/Teacher Conferences 11am Dismissal for Grades K-4 OHMS Grade 5 Parent/Teacher Conferences 10:10am Dismissal OHMS Musical 7pm - Haws Auditorium 2 WHS Band Trip OHMS Musical 2pm & 7pm Haws Auditorium 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Senior Citizens Dinner/Concert 6-9pm WHS Cafeteria & Haws Auditorium OHMS/WHS Third Quarter Ends Registration Deadline for May SAT - register online ACT for Juniors WHS Band Trip NYS 3-8 ELA TESTING 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Readers From Birth 6-7pm WPS WEST Parents Club Mtg. 6:30pm - CRS OHMS/WHS Report Cards Available Online Westhill Education Foundation 7pm - WPS Board Room OCMEA Jazz Festival OCMEA Jazz Festival Chip In For Education NYS 3-8 MATHEMATICS TESTING 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 OHMS Spring Open House - 7pm OHMS Bingo/Pizza Party Grades 5 & 6, 6-7:30pm WHS National Honor Society Spring Induction 7pm Haws Auditorium STUDENT HALF DAY/ STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY e 24 25 26 27 29 29 30 SPRING RECESS SPRING RECESS SPRING RECESS SPRING RECESS SPRING RECESS Late Registration Deadline for May SAT - register online

May 2016 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Registration Deadline for June SAT - register online OHMS Staff Appreciation Lunch Registration Deadline for June ACT - register online SAT I & II for Juniors 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Readers From Birth 6-7pm WPS School Budget Public Hearing and 7pm - WHS Haws Auditorium OHMS Parent Council Meeting 6:30pm - Cafeteria WHS Band Concert 7:30pm - Haws Auditorium OHMS 4th to 5th Grade Parent Orientation 7pm - Cafeteria Westhill Education Foundation 7pm - WPS Board Room CRS/OHMS 4th Grade Visit to OHMS WHS Junior Prom Location/Time TBA After Prom Party WHS Location/Time TBA WHS Parent Organization Mtg. 7pm - Library 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 WHS Choral Concert 7:30pm - Haws Auditorium WEST Parents Club Mtg. 6:30pm - CRS OHMS Band Concert 7pm - WHS Haws Auditorium CRS Open House 6-8pm OHMS 6th to 7th Grade Transition Program Annual Budget Vote and Election of Board Members 7am-9pm WHS Auditorium Foyer (Grand Ave. Entrance) OHMS/WHS 35-week Reports Available Online OHMS/WHS 8th Grade Visit to WHS OHMS Spring Dance Grades 6-8, 7-8:30pm Gym Late Registration Deadline for June ACT - register online 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 WHS Senior Swan Songs Concert 7pm - Haws Auditorium OHMS/WHS Small Ensembles Concert 7pm - Haws Auditorium WHS Academic Awards Night 7pm - Haws Auditorium WHS Art in the Round Show & Awards 7pm - Haws Auditorium WHS Fall Sports Physicals Late Registration Deadline for June SAT - register online NYS Grades 4 & 8 Science Performance Test 29 30 31 MEMORIAL DAY NYS Grades 4 & 8 Science Performance Test

June 2016 1 2 3 4 WPS/CRS Art Show 6-7:30pm - WPS SAT I & II for Juniors NYS Grades 4 & 8 Science Performance Test 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 WEST Parents Club Mtg. 6:30pm - CRS OHMS Choral Concert 7pm - WHS Haws Auditorium OHMS Fall Sports Physicals CRS Choral Concerts WHS Haws Auditorium 7pm - Grade 3 8pm - Grade 4 OHMS Grade 8 Moving Up Night 7pm - WHS Haws Auditorium Westhill Education Foundation 7pm - WPS Board Room WHS Fourth Quarter Ends WHS Senior Ball Bellevue Country Club 7-11pm After Ball Party WHS 11:30pm-3am ACT for Juniors NYS Grades 4 & 8 Science Written Test 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 WPS/CRS Flag Day Parade 9:30am at CRS WPS/CRS 1st Grade Visit to CRS WPS Field Day REGENTS EXAMS - WHS 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 WPS Field Day (Rain Date) CRS Water Carnival CRS Water Carnival (Rain Date) CRS Grade 4 Moving On Ceremony OHMS Fourth Quarter Ends REGENTS RATING DAY LAST DAY OF SCHOOL WPS/CRS Report Cards Distributed WHS Graduation Civic Center Time TBD REGENTS EXAMS - WHS WPS Kindergarten Screening 26 27 WHS Summer School Registration 8am-Noon or 1-3pm 28 29 OHMS/WHS Final Report Cards Available Online 30 WPS Kindergarten Screening

July 2016 1 2 3 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 August 2016 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Official School Calendar 2015-2016 Westhill Central School District September 2015 M T W Th F 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 October 2015 M T W Th F 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 November 2015 M T W Th F 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 23 24 25 26 27 30 December 2015 M T W Th F 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 31 January 2016 M T W Th F 1 4 5 6 7 9 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 April 2016 M T W Th F 1 4 5 6 7 9 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 29 29 February 2016 M T W Th F 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 22 23 24 25 26 29 May 2016 M T W Th F 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 23 24 25 26 27 30 31 March 2016 M T W Th F 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 19 21 22 23 24 25 28 20 30 31 June 2016 M T W Th F 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 Key: Holiday Staff Development Day Regents Exams Regents Rating Day CALENDAR INFORMATION September 2... Staff Development Day September 7...Labor Day September 8... Staff Development Day September 9... First Day of School October 9... Staff Development Day/Student Half Day October 12...Columbus Day November 11...Veterans Day November 25-27... Thanksgiving Recess December 24-January 1... Holiday Recess January 18...Martin Luther King Day January 26-29... Regents Exams January 29... Staff Development Day/Student Half Day February 15-19...Presidents' Day/Winter Recess March 24... Staff Development Day/Student Half Day March 25...Good Friday April 22... Staff Development Day/Student Half Day April 25-29... Spring Recess May 30... Memorial Day June 14-22... Regents Exams June 23... Regents Rating Day