In This Issue From the Principal

Core Values and Beliefs

Graduation/End of Year Information

Guidance Information

Media Center Information

Fencing Club

Preschool Program

Important Information

The Guardian

Jonathan Law High School A Caring Community

June, 2016 Volume 18 , Number 10

From the Principal

Jonathan Law High School is a community that exists to maximize the intellectual, the social, and the emotional growth of each student in a safe, stable, supportive environment.

June 1, 2016 Dear Friends: It is so hard to believe that our school year is almost over! We have had an unforgettable year at Jonathan Law and, as always, it’s due to the hard work and dedication of our staff and students. There are many activities happening over the next two weeks, none more important than our graduation, senior activities and exam schedules. Our schedule for exams is in the pages of this newsletter and I ask you to please stress to your children the importance of being prepared for their exams and being on time to their exams. Also, please remind your students that all school rules are still in effect and that our last school day for students is Friday, June 10th (which will be a half-day). To Our Senior Parents: Thank you for allowing your children to be part of the Jonathan Law family. They have been a pleasure to get to know and I wish them all the best. I wish you all a safe and happy summer! Sincerely,

Core Values and Beliefs

The Jonathan Law High School community

is committed to developing all students

into productive contributors to our global

society, while empowering them with 21st century skills. Our

beliefs are embedded in all of our endeavors which contribute to

establishing full, responsible, and meaningful lives.

Our community is committed to:

• Providing intellectually and emotionally supportive

environments

• Developing informed decision-making, critical thinking, and

problem-solving skills

• Developing effective communication and collaboration skills

• Responding to success and failure with reflection and

resiliency

• Cultivating academic and social integrity

• Instilling a sense of pride in self, school, and community

• Establishing and maintaining mutually beneficial

partnerships with civic, business, higher education, and

other community groups and resources

Jonathan Law High School

20 Lansdale Avenue

Milford, Connecticut 06460

July 25, 2014

Milford Public Schools Graduation/End of

the Year Information

1. Foran’s graduation will be on June 9, 2016.

Law’s graduation will be on June 10, 2016.

Both graduations take place at 5:15 pm.

2. The last day of school for students will be Friday, June 10, 2016. The last day of

regular classes will be Friday, June 3rd,

2016. The cafeteria will operate on a regular

schedule through Friday, June 3rd

.

3. End-of-year exams will be given from June 2nd

through June 10, 2016. Exams on

June 2nd

and 3rd

are for seniors only. Exams for all other high school students will

start on June 6th

. There will be early dismissal for all students on June 6 through June

10.

4. Buses will make two runs on exam days from June 6th

to June 9th

. In addition to the

usual morning run, buses will bring students to school at 9:35 AM for the second

exam. Students who have no exam in the 9:45-11:45 AM exam period may return on

these buses. Dismissal will be at 11:45 AM and buses will make the last daily return

trip at 12:00 noon.

Exam Schedule

GRADE 12 ONLY – SENIORS ONLY

7:30-9:30 AM 9:45-11:45 AM

Thursday, June 2 – FORAN ONLY – Period 5 Period 6

Friday, June 3 Period 7 Period 8

Monday, June 6 Period 1 Period 2

Tuesday, June 7 Period 3 Period 4

Wednesday, June 8 – LAW ONLY- Period 5 Period 6

Thursday, June 9 Makeups if needed

EXAM SCHEDULE GRADES 9, 10, 11

GRADES 9, 10, 11

7:30-9:30 AM 9:45-11:45 AM

Monday, June 6 Period 1 Period 2

Tuesday, June 7 Period 3 Period 4

Wednesday, June 8 Period 5 Period 6

Thursday, June 9 Period 7 Period 8 and makeups

Friday, June 10 Make-ups if needed

5. All students enrolled in a course must take its examination, with the following

exceptions:

a. A student who takes an AP exam is excused from a final exam in that

course unless a final exam is required, such as in a UCONN/Co-Op

course for UCONN credit.

b. Graduating seniors with a second semester average of B+ or above and no

cuts in that course are exempt from taking the final exam in June.

6. Please be sure that no after-school activities, including athletic events or

practices are scheduled during exam times.

7. Report cards will be mailed to parents as soon as they are completed.

8. Graduation Rehearsal Schedule is as follows:

Wednesday, June 8 Graduation Rehearsal for FORAN ONLY – 9:00am

Thursday, June 9 Graduation Rehearsal FORAN AND LAW – 9:00am

Friday, June 10 Graduation Rehearsal – LAW ONLY – 10:00am

SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE NEWS

Summer 2016 College Boot Camp

Who: Senior Class of 2017

While you are off enjoying your summer, your school counselors are busy planning how

you can get a jump start on your college applications! In August, we will be inviting you

to come in and get started on your Common Application, register for the SAT or ACT,

work on your college essay, and sign up for your FAFSA pin number. Invitations will be

sent in June, for this event, to your Milford public schools email account.

More info to come!!

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Community Service

Who: ALL Students When: Continuous

Community Service is a valuable opportunity to give back to your community

and learn from others. Volunteering is good for you, your resume and most

importantly OTHERS. Please remember that hours must be submitted to the

College and Career Center by May 1st of senior year to be considered for

graduation with distinction (requirements= minimum of 200 hours).

Retirement Homes

Boys and Girls Club

Shelters

Food Pantry

United Way

Many other options!!

**See Ms. Angela in the College and Career Center for more details

**ATTENTION

JUNIORS AND

PARENTS**

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Summer To Do List

Create a college list and visit if possible!

Add colleges you are interested in to Naviance.

Register for October SATs (if applicable).

Study and practice for SATs.

Do community service.

Work on college essay.

Check out www.commonapp.org and create an account this summer!

Get a job.

Read…both for school and for pleasure.

Attend the AP Summer Academy (by invite).

Work on AP summer work.

HAVE FUN…and BE SAFE!

THE TIME HAS COME TO PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE. SEE YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR NOW TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO DISCUSS AND

DEVELOP NEXT STEPS IN THE COLLEGE PLANNING PROCESS. THESE MEETINGS ARE

VITAL AS YOU MOVE TOWADS YOUR FUTURE. CALL NOW!

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WHEN:

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WHERE: MEDIA

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WHAT: GOOD

DISCUSSIONS

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M E E T I N G

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Milford Public Schools

You can check out books and keep them over the

summer! Only 3 easy steps:

1. When you are checking out, just let the librarian

know you’d like to hang onto the book for vaca-

tion.

2. Enjoy the book and an awe-

some vacation!

3. Drop off the book in the li-

brary once school reopens.

Stock up today!

Did you know??

Jonathan Law Media Center

Milford Fencing

Club

The Milford High School Fencing Team held its final tournament

of the year at Jonathan Law High School, wrapping up a banner

third season of statewide competition. After 21 hard-fought bouts,

the women’s championship was won by Law senior Madisyn

Rauscher, followed by Law sophomore Kavitha Mohanarajan

taking the silver medal, and Foran sophomore Arshia Puri winning

the bronze. In the men’s division, Junior Andrew Hiza narrowly

defeated Foran freshman Ben Kissinger to take the men’s 2016

championship for the third consecutive year, with Kissinger taking

the silver and Foran sophomore Matteo Menta taking the bronze.

Kissinger also won the overall epee title, and Hiza placed first in

men’s sabre. Coach Mark Kissinger congratulated every team

member for displaying the highest levels of sportsmanship all

season, and is already looking forward to building on the team’s

success next season.

Looking for a few good Children

The Child Development program at Jonathan Law High School is looking for preschool-aged

children for our program for the 2016-2017 school year. These children should be three or four

years of age, live within the Milford school district, and are required to be fully potty trained.

Our program meets two mornings per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, usually between the

hours of 7:20 and 10:20. The high school students who are in the Child Development courses

work with the children as they play and interact with their peers.

We like to think of our class as an enrichment experience for children. Although not a

traditional preschool program, we incorporate arts and crafts as well as other learning centers

where children can work on physical, intellectual, emotional, social and moral development.

They learn appropriate ways to resolve problems and interact in socially acceptable ways with

their peers.

For further information and to enroll your child for this fall, please contact Ms. McCoy at

203-783-3574 ext. 6571 or email bmccoy@milforded.org. We currently have spots available on

a first-come, first served basis. Give us a call today!

And did I mention the best part? It’s FREE!

Guidance Staff and Counselor Assignments 2012-2013 Mrs. Sena - Ext. 5168 Mrs. Lindsay - Ext. 5060

(CAS-COM)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

JLHS Phone Numbers and Extensions

Main Number: (203) 783-3574 Main Fax: (203) 783-3586

Guidance Fax: (203) 783-3401 Nurse’s Fax: (203) 783-3641 Administration:

Mr. Fran Thompson, Principal…….…….....…………………….…………………………….……....…x5005

Mr. Joshua Marko, Assistant Principal……......(All Students in Grades 9 and 11)……..….….…... x5002

Mrs. Pat Drew, Assistant Principal…….....…...(All Students in Grades 10 and 12)…..…..…....…..x5003

Dean of Students: Mr. Gianni Ragaini.….………..………..….....x5445

Main Office:

Mrs. Carr…...(Mr. Thompson’s Secretary)......x5005

Mrs.Heenan…......(Receptionist/Secretary)…x5001

Miss Kizavul...(Mr. Marko’s Secretary) ........x5002

Mrs. Ramos…(Mrs. Drew’s Secretary)….......x5003

Athletic Director:

Mr. Sarullo...…………..…….………………..x1840

Attendance

Absence Call-In…….………….…..…………x5010

SRO Kiely……………….……….………………..x2100

Nurses’ Office: Mrs. Malski/Mrs. Valentine....…..….x5012

Media Center:

Mrs. Briggs……………….…………x5014

Bookkeeper:

Mrs. Kizavul………………………...x5019

Data Processing:

Mrs. Hofferman…………………….x5150

Custodian Office:

Mr. Smith……………………………x5167

Guidance Staff and Counselor Assignments 2015-2016

Mrs. Stofko - Ext. 5168 Mrs. Carr – Ext. 5268 Mrs. Intellisano - Ext. 5060

Class of Grade Mrs.Dunnuck

x5868

Mrs. Scarpa

x5768

Mrs. Haramis

x5468

Mrs. Kovacs

x5668

Ms. Raymo

x5568

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ABSENTEE HOTLINE

203-783-3574 Ext. 5010

No need to wait until school is open! If your child is sick or will be out of school for the day, call the number below at any time and leave a message.

Be sure to leave both the student name and your name, along with the reason for your call.

PHONE NUMBERS

The Main Office hours are 6:45 a.m. – 3:00

p.m. Monday through Friday

Parents, if you need to speak to a staff member, dial 203-783-3574, ext.

5001, 5002 or 5003 during business hours to be transferred to the staff

member’s voicemail.

JONATHAN LAW HIGH SCHOOL 20 LANSDALE AVENUE MILFORD, CT 06460

The MILFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Statement of Compliance

In compliance with Title VI, Title IX and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Milford Public School system does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in establishing and implementing hiring and employment practices and establishing and providing school activities and educational programs. The Title VI and Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer is Wendy Kopazna. The Section 504 Compliance Officer is Susan Kelleher. They may be contacted by mail at the Milford Public Schools, 70 West River Street, Milford, CT 06460 or by phone at (203) 783-3400

Questions, concerns or comments regarding possible discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should be made in person or in writing to the following:

Regarding Facilities: James L. Richetelli, Jr./Chief Operations Officer Regarding Employment: Wendy Kopazna/Director of Human Resources Regarding Programs: Susan Kelleher/Director of Pupil Personnel Services

The Milford Pesticide Procedure allows interested parents and staff to receive prior notification of pesticide applications. If you require such notification

please contact the school secretary.

The Milford Public Schools is hereby giving annual notice to all students, parents and employees that Asbestos Management Plans are available in every school building. The

plans are available to the public at individual school offices or through the School Department Maintenance Office, 70 West River Street, Milford.

This notice is given annually in accordance with the E.P.A. Regulations.

*Send information for the next Newsletter to: cheenan@milforded.org or call Christine at 203-783-3574 ext. 5001. Thank you