Remote Learners (gr. 9)
This information is intended for our ninth grade families who are participating in full remote learning.
- Disciplinary Structure
- Technology
- Class Information
- Student Expectations
- Lunch
- Video Resources
- Resources
Disciplinary Structure
Remote Learners will need to review the information below. When you are finished reading you, click here to digitally sign a Google form to demonstrate your acknowledgement of the policies contained within the Disciplinary Structure.
Offense:
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Minimum Consequence:
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Alcohol - possession of
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Recommendation for expulsion
of 45 school days, possible arrest
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Alcohol – sale/transfer/distribution of
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Mandatory recommendation for
one (1) calendar year expulsion, possible arrest |
Alcohol – use of/under the influence of
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Automatic 10-day out-of-school suspension, parent conference, possible arrest
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Assault of another student (on or near school property or any school-sponsored event)
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10-day out-of-school suspension, possible arrest
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Assault, physical contact, or threat to NFA faculty or staff member
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10-day out-of-school suspension, possible arrest
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Attendance Violations
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Conference; Possible loss of credit
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Bullying
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Conference with parent/guardian, 5-day out-of-school suspension
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Computer violations
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1-day in-school suspension, parent notification, loss of computer access and/or privileges, possible arrest
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Disruptive behavior
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Conference
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Dress code violations
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Parent notification & change
of clothing 1st offense: Warning
2nd offense: House Detention 3rd offense: Extended Detention More than three(3) offenses: possible loss of privileges |
Drugs - Paraphernalia possession, crafting of
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3-day out-of-school suspension, parent notification, possible arrest
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Drugs – Possession of controlled substance, illegal prescription drug, restricted drug, and/or hallucinogenic
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1st offense: 10-day out-of-school suspension, possible arrest
2nd offense: Recommendation for 90-day expulsion, possible arrest
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Drugs – Sale, delivery, distribution, possession with intent to sell of a controlled substance, illegal prescription drug, restricted drug,
and/or hallucinogenic |
Recommendation for expulsion of
one (1) calendar year, possible arrest |
Drugs – Soliciting the sale, delivery, distribution of controlled substance, illegal prescription drug, restricted drug, and/or hallucinogenic
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5-day out-of-school suspension
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Drugs – Suspicion of/Under the influence of controlled substance, illegal prescription drug, restricted drug, and/or hallucinogenic
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Automatic 10-day out-of-school suspension, parent conference, possible arrest
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Electronic Devices – Unauthorized use of
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1st offense: Conference
2nd offense: House Detention 3rd offense: Extended Detention More than 3 offenses: Possible suspension |
Electronic Devices – Taking/Distributing/Displaying/Sharing Unauthorized Photos/Audio/Video
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3-day out-of-school suspension
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Explosive materials – Possession/Use of
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Recommendation for expulsion, possible arrest
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False alarm – Blue Emergency Phone
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1-day in-school suspension, possible arrest
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False alarm – Fire Alarm
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10-day out-of-school suspension, authorities notified, possible arrest
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Fighting
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10-day out-of-school suspension, possible arrest
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Fighting, Aiding in a
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3-day out-of-school suspension
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Forgery
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Conference, parent notification, loss of privileges
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Gambling
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Parent notification
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Harassment (including Sexual)
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3-day out-of-school suspension, possible arrest
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Hazing
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3-day out-of-school suspension, possible arrest
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Incendiary (Inflammable) Devices – Reckless Use of
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10-day out-of-school suspension, possible arrest
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Incendiary (Inflammable) Devices – Intentional Use of
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Recommendation for expulsion, possible arrest
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Inciting Disruptive Behavior
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3-day out-of-school suspension, possible arrest
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Insubordination 1 – Untruthful, refusal to follow direction
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Conference; parent notification
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Insubordination 2 – Refusal to identify oneself, providing false identification, disrespectful toward faculty/staff
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1-day in-school suspension
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Insubordination 3 – Serious disrespect/abusive behavior toward faculty/staff
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3-day out-of-school suspension
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Intimidation
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3-day out-of-school suspension, possible arrest
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Loitering on school grounds while under out-of-school suspension or expulsion
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Possible arrest
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Mask Refusal
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1st offense - Parent notification, if continued refusal, dismissal from school
2nd offense - Parent notification, dismissal from school, assigned to full remote learning,
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Medical policy violation
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Warning; parent notification
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Off-campus, leaving school grounds
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Warning; parent notification; possible loss of credit
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Physical Contact, Inappropriate (including that of a sexual nature, while on campus or while attending a school-sponsored event)
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2-day out-of-school suspension
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Plagiarism, cheating
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1st offense: No credit for assignment, parent & counselor notification, completion of learning packet
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Slurs – discriminatory or sexual in nature, written or verbal
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1st offense: 1-day in-school
suspension, parent notification, completion of learning packet 2nd offense: 3-day out-of-school suspension
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Social Behavior, inappropriate (including horseplay, roughhousing, insults, taunts, meanness, etc.)
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Conference
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Theft 1 – estimated value less than $50
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1st offense: 1-day in-school suspension
2nd offense: 2-day in-school suspension |
Theft 2 – estimated value $50 or more or 3rd or more offense of Theft 1
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3-day out-of-school suspension, possible arrest
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Threat 1 – Low Level (on or off campus)
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Conference
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Threat 2 – Moderate Level
(on or off campus) |
1-day in-school suspension, possible risk assessment and/or behavior contract
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Threat 3 – High Level
(on or off campus) |
10-day out-of-school suspension, parent conference, notification of authorities, risk assessment,
possible expulsion |
Tobacco/vaping — smoking or use of tobacco or possession or use of vaping device
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1st offense: 1-day in-school suspension, parent notification
2nd offense: 5-day out-of-school suspension, parentl notification, and conference
3rd offense: 10-day out –of-school suspension, parent conference
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Tobacco -- possession of products and/or paraphernalia
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Conference
Confiscation with return to parent/guardian
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Traffic Violation – Erratic Driving
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1st offense: Temporary loss of privileges, authorities may be notified
2nd offense: Permanent loss of privileges, authorities may be notified
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Traffic Violation – Parking violation
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Conference, possible loss
of privileges |
Traffic Violation – Pedestrian
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Conference
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Truancy
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Parent notification, possible notification of authorities, possible loss of credit
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Unauthorized area – Being present in
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Conference
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Vandalism, graffiti or willful destruction of school or personal property
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Restitution required, parent notification, possible arrest
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Vulgarity/Obscene Gestures, Language, Writing
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Conference; Extended Detention
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Weapons, Possession/Use of:
a) Dangerous instrument or object which can be used to cause injury
to others b) Dangerous/deadly weapon as defined in state and/or federal statutes, including but not limited to firearm or martial arts weapon
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a) 10-day out-of-school suspension, possible expulsion, arrest and/or risk assessment
b) Mandatory one (1) calendar year expulsion required by C.G.S., possible arrest and/or risk assessment
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Technology
- If you are in need of a Chromebook loaner, contact Student Affairs Secretary Laura Howe (860) 425-5511 to arrange a pick up time.
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All student emails have been changed to @nfaschool.org
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Student Directions for Migrating from @nfastudents.org to @nfaschool.org
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- Cranston House (main campus)- Ms. Anderson: 860-425-5771
- Sachem Campus (Sachem only)- Ms. Morin: 860-425-5764
The IT Department is available for technical help regarding online access or hardware issues, Monday through Friday, from 7:00am - 4:00pm. Students or parents/guardians can email studenthelpdesk@nfaschool.org or call (860) 425-5636 to speak with a member of our team.
Class Information
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All class information will be posted on individual teacher Google Classroom pages.
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Google Classroom pages are now available for all classes.
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If you require textbooks or other materials at home for a class, please contact Student Affairs Secretary Laura Howe (860) 425-5511 to arrange pick up.
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“Google Tech Tip” resources for students:
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Student Quick Guide for Google Classroom (shakeuplearning.com)
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Tips and Tricks for Using Google Classroom Like a Pro (gadgetstouse.com)
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Student Directions for Using Originality Reports (Google Classroom Help)
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Student Expectations
- Students are expected to check their email at least once a day during the school week.
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Students are expected to contact their teachers with questions as needed.
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Students are expected to contact their teachers if they are having difficulty accessing Google classroom.
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To be successful in your classes, you must be a regular participant.
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You must be present in your “in-person” cohort days and in your “remote” cohort days.
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If you are sick and will not be in attendance in either an “in-person” or “remote” cohort day, your parent/guardian must contact Ms. Montalvo at 860-425-5772. Please write this number into your planners.
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If you are absent for a medical appointment, please get a doctor’s note so that your absence is DOCUMENTED. Ten (10) undocumented absences = loss of credit.
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Lunch
- Grab and Go lunches will be available at the East Gate on Joseph Perkins Road (behind the Bradlaw/Frank Center) from 12-1pm.
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Students will need their ID number.
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Lunches are free to those who qualify for free and reduced lunch.
- Please print and complete Free and reduced lunch forms. Once completed, please mail to:
Video Resources
Welcome to Cranston House - Mr. Sheldon and Mr. Iovino
Edwin H. Land library and the MyNFA Student Portal
Cranston Hallway directional video
Wildcat Beginnings - YouTube livestream event 8/20/20
Resources
Important Documents
Campus Traffic & Building Traffic Patterns
Traffic patterns will be put into place on campus in order to promote as much one-way traffic as possible. Signage will be visible in all hallways, stairways and building entrances/exits. In addition, our campus safety team will be assisting with traffic flow.
Modified Building Entry/Exit Doorways
Modified Campus Traffic Flow Pattern