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School Hours
School hours will be from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Monday through Friday. The earliest possible arrival time is 7:30 AM.
Attendance and Tardy Policy
Consistent attendance is expected of a student enrolled at the Pathways Academy. If a student indicates to us by his lack of attendance or tardiness that he is not serious about getting an education, that student will be subject to expulsion.
Inclement Weather
Pathways Academy follows the same schedule as the Danbury Public Schools for school closures or delays. Please listen and follow the same instructions given to DPS students.
Lockers
Each student is issued a corridor locker for his personal use. It is the responsibility of each student to properly secure his locker with a school issued combination lock. Students must keep their locker locked to avoid theft of their personal belongings.
School Supplies
While special school supplies will be provided by Pathways Academy, each student is responsible for his own paper, pencils, pens, and other basic school supplies. Teachers will provide a list of needed supplies at the beginning of each semester.
Breakfast/Lunch
Students will be served breakfast each day at 8:00 AM. Hot or cold lunch will be served around noon each day. A small snack will be served to those students attending our after-school program. There is no charge for these meals. Food and drink is strictly prohibited in the classrooms.
Dress Code
The community and general public often judge the quality of education by the behavior, appearance, and activities of its student body. The results of ones dress, appearance and behavior generally go far beyond the individual student. Pathways Academy students are required to wear standard uniforms each day. The uniforms consist of a collared polo shirt, khaki pants, a belt, and black sneakers.
Appropriate Clothing for Physical Education
At the middle school level, clothing worn in physical education shall not be worn in other classes or other parts of the school; nor shall clothing worn in regular classes be worn in physical education. The physical education teachers will specify the kind of clothing appropriate for their activities. Students will be expected to dress four days per week, with one day reserved for the classroom.
Library/Media Center
The library consists of books and materials available to the students and staff members. The books are categorized by the following topics: Animals, Biography, Classics, Fiction, Geography and History, Math and Science, Mysteries and Scary Stories, Poetry and Arts, References, Religion, Series, and sports. Also available in the library are Games and Puzzles and a variety of magazines. "Library Rules" are posted in the library to be followed by the Academy students.
Field Trips
Field Trips for students at Pathways Academy are planned to provide students with experiences that enrich and supplement their in-school instructions. The administration and staff feel that one day trips are of value, and students should be well-prepared for what they will be experiencing. Students will be given a preview of the trip, and significant items, displays, scenes, characters, etc. will be emphasized prior to the trip. Field trips are an extension of the curriculum and should be attended by all students.
Bus Transportation
All Pathways Academy students ride Danbury Public School buses to/from school each day. They are required to ride to and from their assigned public middle school and transfer onto a bus to and from PATHWAYS ACADEMY/ENDEAVOR. It is the students' responsibility to get on the correct bus to and from school daily.
Token Economy
Token Economy is a way to teach our young men financial literacy. It is designed to provide real world experience in earning, spending, using online banking, and learning about taxes and payroll. Each student receives a paycheck every Monday for the work he did the previous week. Taxes are taken out, and the balance goes into the student's account (savings or checking). The student can use his token economy balance to purchase items from our token economy General Store. Store hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 2:10 PM to 3:00 PM. Students are entitled to a tax return if they file their taxes by April 15. The objective of the program is to provide a real-world learning environment without the consequences of the real world.
After-School Tutoring Program
Pathways Academy offers an after-school tutoring program to assist students with homework or key project assignments. The program is offered on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 2:10 PM until 4:30 PM. Students are given a snack and free-time until 3:00 PM; homework is done between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM (longer if necessary). Students are given additional free-time at 4:00 PM if all homework is completed. Community volunteers support teachers in tutoring students.
All core curriculum classes (Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies) will require homework Monday through Wednesday. Generally, there is no homework given on Fridays. Most homework assignments require a maximum of 20 minutes of study time per evening. All homework assignments will be documented in RenWeb and available for parents viewing via ParentsWeb.
Discipline Policy
Our goals as they relate to discipline are to preserve and maintain high academic standards and integrity; to protect the learning environment; and to create a safe place for students and faculty at the Pathways Academy. If a student causes a problem, he will be asked to fix it. If a student cannot or will not fix the problem, the school will intervene and take corrective action. What the school does will depend on the unique situations.
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