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Attendance Policies & Procedures
Attendance Policies & Procedures
To report a student absence or provide documentation related to an absence please do one of the following:
Call - Main Office at (413) 231-2722
Email - attendance@gmail.com
Text - (413) 271-7516
Attendance Policy for Absent Students (From Springfield Prep’s Student and Family Handbook)
If a student has five (5) or more unexcused absences in the school year, a meeting will be scheduled with an administrator, the parent or guardian, and the student to develop an action plan to improve the student’s attendance.
If a student is absent for eight (8) or more days in a trimester or for ten (10) or more days total, a meeting will be scheduled with the family and an administrator to develop an attendance plan to support regular school attendance, and the school will consider possible retention in the current grade.
When a student reaches fifteen (15) or more unexcused absences, school officials may file a 51A report with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and/or a CRA (Child Requiring Assistance legal filing) petition with the juvenile court.
Uniform Policy & Ordering Guide
Uniform Policy & Ordering Guide
All uniforms are supplied by Blake's School Uniform Co.
Blake's School Uniform Co.
1205 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
P: (413) 782-4123
Hours of Operation:
Mon through Thurs 10:00 AM -5:30 PM
Fri 10:00 AM -2:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM -4:00 PM
Closed Sunday
Helpful Contact Information
Helpful Contact Information
(Please use ClassDojo or email when possible)
Elementary School (K-5) Academics: Shawna Mitchell, Elementary School Principal - smitchell@springfieldprep.org
Middle School (6-8) Academics: Christine Torres, Middle School Principal, ctorres@springfieldprep.org
Special Education (K-8) - Pam Haywood, Director of Student Support, - phaywood@springfieldprep.org
General Operations or ClassDojo: Ms. Ashley Major, Director of Academic Operations - amajor@springfieldprep.org
Transportation, Meals, Powerschool, and Facilities: Will Palmer, Director of School Support Operations - wpalmer@springfieldprep.org
Medications/Health: Mrs. Dawn Bowler, Lead School Nurse - dbowler@springfieldprep.org
Academics: Mrs. Jessica Yiannos, Principal - jyiannos@springfieldprep.org
Title IX Coordinator: Marelin Velazquez, Finance & HR Manager - mvelazquez@springfieldprep.org
General questions, or concerns about policies: Mr. Bill Spirer, Executive Director - bspirer@springfieldprep.org
Support for Students Experiencing Homelessness
Support for Students Experiencing Homelessness
By law, all children in Massachusetts, including homeless children, have the right to free public education. Under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, students experiencing homelessness can:
Continue attending their school of origin (the school they attended when permanently housed or the school in which they were last enrolled), if that is their family’s preference and is feasible.
Receive transportation for up to one hour to and from the school of origin. Or, enroll in the local school immediately and attend classes - even if the student lacks the typically required documents - while the school gathers needed documents.
Receive educational services according to your child's needs.
Appeal district enrollment decisions.
Access special education services if the student has a current Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Participate in any school activity that is available to other students.
Receive free school meals.
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act defines homeless children and youth as “individuals who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence” (within the meaning of section 103(a)(1)). This includes:
Children and youths who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason; are living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations; are living in emergency or transitional shelters; or are abandoned in hospitals.
Children and youths who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.
Children and youths who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings; and
Migratory children (as defined in section 1309 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended) who qualify as homeless because they are living in circumstances described above.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding homeless services, please contact Ashley Major, Director of Academic Operations, who serves as Springfield Prep’s Homeless Education Liaison, at 413-231-2722 or amajor@sprigfieldprep.org.
For more information about State and Local Homeless Services please click the link below.
McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act - Student and Family Support (SFS)
Mass.gov - Apply for Emergency Assistance (EA) Family Shelter
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