School Policies
Attendance Policy
Student daily attendance is important because students are more likely to succeed in academics and social development when they attend school consistently. It is difficult for the teacher and the class to build their skills and progress if a student is frequently absent from blended or remote learning.
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A student with a 90% attendance rate is a student that has been absent 18 school days which is equal to one month of school. If a student has an attendance rate less than 90% that student is considered chronically absent.
School attendance is required by law and is critical to students’ success in school and life.
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Research shows that children who miss 10 or more days of school in a given school year are less likely to graduate from High School. Missing even two (2) days a month adds up to 20 DAYS a year. In addition, national data shows that students with more absences score lower on standardized tests, no matter their age, demographic group, or state or city.
We want to help ensure that every student has strong attendance every year.
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Families are encouraged to establish a daily routine and follow the school's calendar to support consistency.
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PLEASE NOTE: Parents are NOT PERMITTED to take their child out of the school for an extended time (more than 3 absences) to attend to personal business, family matters or to vacation. Please schedule personal business, family matters, or vacations for days and times when our students are not required to attend school.
Uniform Policy
Required School Supplies
- binder with dividers
- 2 Composition notebooks
- Black and blue ballpoint pens
- No. 2 Pencils
- Highlighter
- 6 Folders
- Double strapped over the shoulder book-bag (no rolling bookbags for safety)
**Please note – Teachers may require additional supplies as the year progresses.
MS 217 Cellular Phone Policy SY 24 25
Dear Parent/Guardian/Families
Please read attached MS 217 Cellular Phone Policy SY 24 25
MS 217 Cellular Phone Policy SY 24 25.pdf
Thank you
MS217 Mission Statement
At Middle School 217, our commitment is that we all share a passion for lifelong learning. We will
foster integrity, reflection, critical thinking, kindness, and responsibility for others. Together with
families, we will learn to find our voices, solve problems, and improve communities.
