The STEM Weekly Stream
STEM Academy Family Newsletter
STEM WEEKLY STREAM
Week of January 23
STEM CALENDAR
ACADEMICS
Report Cards
Conferences
Academic Probation
Students on Academic Probation will be provided with extra supports designed to help them improve their grades, such as tutoring, mentoring and remediation. Academic Goals will be established which must be achieved by the conclusion of the School Year. Students on Academic Probation who do not meet those goals may not be permitted to return to STEM for the 2023-24 School Year.
Home Access Center
If you do not have your HAC set up yet, email Ms. Misha Memon (mmemon@chesteruplandsd.org). She will reply with your username, password and a link to the log in page.
We encourage All Students and Families to check HAC every day!
PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR PARENT WORKSHOPS AND HAC TRAININGS!
ATTENDANCE
Daily Attendance Report
On-Time Arrival
All students must be in their First Period classes by 7:50 AM. There is a direct connection between students' grades in their First Period classes and their time of arrival. Students who consistently miss the beginning of class are suffering to keep their grades where they should be.
PARENT AND FAMILY TRAININGS
HAC and FAFSA Training for Families
Additionally, the time is now for Parents of Seniors to complete the FAFSA, the federal application for student financial aid. We are fortunate that we have parents who are experienced in this process willing to help. If you'd like to set up an appointment for FAFSA training, see the schedule below.
HAC Training (Walk-In): January Wednesdays (Final Date 1/25) 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM in the Maker Space. More dates may be added if needed!
FAFSA Training (Appointment Needed): January Thursdays 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Financial Workship
STUDENT HEALTH
Vaping
Additionally, please be aware that students are not permitted to use or be in possession of vapes or any tobacco products while at school. Students will face serious consequences including suspension from school if found to have or be using these products.
See the links below for more information.
CELL PHONES
Reducing Distractions
- Reduced interpersonal conflicts among students: Our staff is spending less time this year mediating conflicts that arise between students during the school day
- Increased engagement in class: Teachers are reporting that, without the distraction of their phones, students are more engaged in class than last year
Although we are seeing progress, enforcing this rule has not been easy, and like any new program, we are experiencing challenges. We know reducing cell phone use is a positive for students' academic success, and we're continuing to search for ways to achieve this goal most efficiently.
Yondr Pouches
After School Program
After School Program Accepting Registrations!
Academic support and tutoring is available daily, and is extremely beneficial to students who need extra help, as well as those who just need a good setting for doing homework and studying.
Additionally, there are a number of popular extra-curricular opportunities, including Robotics, Drama and Gymnastics with Mr. Harris, which is getting great reviews from students. The link to sign up for After School is below.
After School Programs
- Reading Olympics
- Gymnastics
- Drama
- Robotics Team
- Physical Fitness
- Choral Group
- Hi-Q Team
- School Newspaper
- Art Workshop
Additionally, daily tutoring is available in Math, ELA and Science, as well as College & Career Planning.
Click Below to Sign-Up!
PTSA
Parent Teacher Student Association - Get Involved!
If you're interested in helping out, please be in contact with Ms. Anita Littleton (alittleton341@msn.com) and/or Ms. Karla Beaver (beaverkarla66@gmail.com).
Be sure to check in regarding upcoming meeting dates in February!
ATHLETICS
Winter Sports are Here!
Games this Week
Contact STEM
Email: bbell@chesteruplandsd.org
Website: https://www.chesteruplandsd.org/sas
Location: 1100 West 10th Street, Chester, PA, USA
Phone: 610-447-3650