Davis Academy for Arts and Design Innovation Magnet School
35 Davis Street - New Haven - Connecticut - 06515
Phone: 475-220-7800 Fax: 475-220-7805
Pre K 3 - Grade 8
School Hours: 9:10am - 3:30pm
Phone: 475-220-7800 Fax: 475-220-7805
Pre K 3 - Grade 8
School Hours: 9:10am - 3:30pm
ORIENTATION:
Click HERE for the slides filled with information from orientation.
Davis Orientation: https://www.facebook.com/DavisAcademyPTA/videos/3277077175691537/?vh=e&extid=YOLtFUfxUnAFzrVV&d=nDavisAcademyPTA
Davis 7/8 Orientation:file:///C:/Users/marisa.asarisi/Downloads/Welcome%20Back%202020-2021%20(2).pdf
Davis Academy - Orientation 2020-2021 - FAQ
FORMS: (5 total)
- health form: https://nhpsorientation.net/city-of-new-haven-burea-of-nursing-health-and-emergency-contact-information/
- internet and technology use policy: https://nhpsorientation.net/authorized-internet-safety-form/
- emergency contact form: https://nhpsorientation.net/extended-contact-details-emergency-contact-form/
- media release form: https://nhpsorientation.net/media-release-form/
- educational continuity plan agreement: https://nhpsorientation.net/nhps-opportunity-for-educational-continuity-plan/
Powerschool Info: https://www.nhps.net/site/default.aspx?PageID=119
Powerschool Help: Ms. Discenza laura.discenza@new-haven.k12.ct.us
Specific questions about your student? Please contact the office at (475) 220-7800 or fax forms to (475) 220-7805.
Physicals are required for PreK, K and 7th
Food pickup at school between 11 and 1
Don't forget to sign up for PTA here: https://davisacademy.new.memberhub.store/store
Educational Neglect Due to COVID - 19 - Memorandum
As a host of questions have been brought forward re: COVID - 19 and Educational Neglect, please be advised of the following information and share with Educators and support staff. This memo is an addendum to the current Mandated Reporter Training guidelines. Thank you.
Monitoring Student Engagement in Continued Learning
As in-school attendance processes have changed, student engagement remains paramount. During the COVID - 19 disruption of school, district and school administrators should make sure that regular connections are made with students and families.
Teacher and support staff should connect with all students to maintain their relationship, assist with issues and concerns related to assignments and encourage full participation in continued learning opportunities.
Identify students who are chronically absent pre-COVID - 19 or otherwise identified as requiring additional support and determine if the available pre-COVID - 19 supports can continue virtually.
School Administrators and support staff should reach out to students who are not signing into online learning or engaging in other continued learning opportunities.
As a host of questions have been brought forward re: COVID - 19 and Educational Neglect, please be advised of the following information and share with Educators and support staff. This memo is an addendum to the current Mandated Reporter Training guidelines. Thank you.
Monitoring Student Engagement in Continued Learning
As in-school attendance processes have changed, student engagement remains paramount. During the COVID - 19 disruption of school, district and school administrators should make sure that regular connections are made with students and families.
Teacher and support staff should connect with all students to maintain their relationship, assist with issues and concerns related to assignments and encourage full participation in continued learning opportunities.
Identify students who are chronically absent pre-COVID - 19 or otherwise identified as requiring additional support and determine if the available pre-COVID - 19 supports can continue virtually.
School Administrators and support staff should reach out to students who are not signing into online learning or engaging in other continued learning opportunities.
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Visit www.nhpsorientation.net to watch the virtual orientation videos by both Dr. Tracey and Ms. Coleman.
There are forms for parents to complete. Some of the forms are online, some for downloading,
and some for information only.
Visit www.nhpsorientation.net to watch the virtual orientation videos by both Dr. Tracey and Ms. Coleman.
There are forms for parents to complete. Some of the forms are online, some for downloading,
and some for information only.
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Tech4Teens: Empower Youth Through Technology
Tech4Teens is a Concepts for Adaptive Learning program that empowers youth to share their passion through technology!
Each student receives a free website, and learns how to maintain it safely and securely (caregivers will also have access to websites).
Students have the option to learn how to:
All student projects are posted on individual websites, and will be showcased on community showcase at end of program. Weekly prizes including cellphone powerbars, wireless earbuds, wireless speakers, and even programmable robots will be given away each week! (Prizes must be picked-up by caregiver.) Students meet only three days a week (hours vary based on programs) and are mentored by college students studying information technology. Students in the greater New Haven area who complete the entire program will be eligible to receive a free refurbished Chromebook!
The program is FREE to all. Space is limited. Register through our website: cfalct.org/tech4teens. Or call: 203.691.1078
https://www.cfalct.org/tech4teens
Tech4Teens is a Concepts for Adaptive Learning program that empowers youth to share their passion through technology!
Each student receives a free website, and learns how to maintain it safely and securely (caregivers will also have access to websites).
Students have the option to learn how to:
- create and edit videos,
- create and edit podcasts, and or
- create mini-coding programs in Scratch, Alice Animation and Snap!
All student projects are posted on individual websites, and will be showcased on community showcase at end of program. Weekly prizes including cellphone powerbars, wireless earbuds, wireless speakers, and even programmable robots will be given away each week! (Prizes must be picked-up by caregiver.) Students meet only three days a week (hours vary based on programs) and are mentored by college students studying information technology. Students in the greater New Haven area who complete the entire program will be eligible to receive a free refurbished Chromebook!
The program is FREE to all. Space is limited. Register through our website: cfalct.org/tech4teens. Or call: 203.691.1078
https://www.cfalct.org/tech4teens
A video message from Davis Teachers and Staff
Online learning:
Free books:
Audible - https://stories.audible.com/start-listen - All ages
Hoopla (need New Haven library card) - https://www.hoopladigital.com - All ages
Need free books that are read aloud to your child in grade K - 4? Check out:
www.storyonline.net
Parents, select books for your middle school aged child at:
https://digilibraries.com/category/juvenile-fiction
https://www.classicly.com/young-readers
A Parents Guide to Google Classroom
Emotional supports from Ms. Malloy:
docs.google.com/document/d/19G2z7SHWpRTRXO1o3ozGyjMXiSprc0Vkn2A_4IqZ7qk/edit?usp=sharing
Connecticut School Counselor Association: https://csca.wildapricot.org/Covid-19-School-Counselor-Resources/
Need more ideas?
9 Virtual Field Trips for Students:
https://www.waterford.org/resources/3-great-virtual-field-trips-for-early-learners/
Georgia Aquarium Live Cams: https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/webcam/ocean-voyager/
Scholastic Offers free daily lessons for students PreK - Grade 8:
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html?caching
Even when schools are closed, you can keep the learning going with these special cross-curricular journeys. Every day includes four separate learning experiences, each built around a thrilling, meaningful story or video. Kids can do them on their own, with their families, or with their teachers. Just find your grade level and let the learning begin!
Click here: 30 Apps for students with Special Needs
Other online resources:
http://www.smarterbalanced.org/assessments/samples/
https://learnathome.withyoutube.com/ (Youtube has partnered with education companies and nonprofits to bring videos to students)
https://www.dreambox.com/ (offering free access)
https://www.reflexmath.com/ (Students have log in information or request from teacher Gr 3-5)
https://www.explorelearning.com/ (Middle school students have log in)
https://www.ixl.com/ (Students who use ixl know their log in information)
https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePCLandingPage/ (Teacher would have provided log in information)
https://newhavenct.springboardonline.org/ebook/login (Request log in information from math teacher - Only grades 6 - 8)
https://www.khanacademy.org/ (Help with middle school math)
https://www.splashlearn.com/
https://web.stmath.com/
https://www.abcya.com/
https://www.arcademics.com/
https://mathsnacks.com/
https://readtheory.org/
Lexia (for students who have access)
https://newsela.com/
https://www.getepic.com/
https://www.readworks.org/
https://www.storylineonline.net/
https://www.tumblebooks.com/
http://wonderopolis.com
Principal, Sequella Coleman ~Assistant Principal, Marisa Asarisi
Important Upcoming Dates
Check out the Greatness page to see all the incredible
events happening at Davis!
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