Policies & Procedures

What if I have questions about my child’s education? If I have a question about what they are learning in school, who should I contact?

The first step is to speak to the teacher who will be responsible for communicating to you information about what your child is learning. Teachers send out weekly communication for their classes. The school has also created a weekly Parent Newsletter that is sent via email. You can also visit our school website: www.theedwardkellingtonschool.org for more information.

How Do I Have My Child Evaluated?

Call the school to make an appointment to speak with the School Psychologist. Discuss your concerns and we will advise you on your next steps. Send an email to: mainoffice@ps140q.org

How Do I Sign My Child up For Bussing?
Please call the school about any concerns; however, bus complaints or concerns specific to bussing should be made directly to the bus company.

Who Do I Speak to If Something Happens to My Child on the Bus?
Please call the school about any concerns; however, bus complaints or concerns specific to bussing, should be made directly to the bus company.

What happens if my child is in an altercation? Who should I expect a call from?
Depending on the altercation, when it occurred and where it occurred will often determine who you will receive a call from. The Principal will not call you regarding every altercation that occurs in the building, but it is expected that you receive a call from a staff member in the building.

The following people may call you when an altercation occurs in the building:

Your child’s teacher
School Aide
Parent Coordinator
Guidance Counselor/School Social Worker
Assistant Principal
Principal

Any one of these individuals may call you to inform you of the incident that occurred. You may receive a call from a school staff member, but not directly from the Assistant Principal or Principal. Most altercations can be resolved by anyone listed above. The severity of the altercation will determine who will call you and how it will be resolved. In order to avoid further hostility, mediation will be handled by our Guidance Counselor and/or Administration, as they see fit. Parents will receive a follow-up call.

Who can I speak to if I have a concern?
All concerns are initially handled by our Parent Coordinator; she will direct you to the appropriate person in the building who will handle your concern. If you don’t receive any feedback within 48-72 hours please contact the Parent Coordinator to check on the status of your request.

Parent Coordinator:

Contact Information: 718-657-4760 / 347-433-7663

I Prefer to Speak to the Principal.
Did you speak to.…?

Parent Coordinator
Teacher
Guidance Counselor
Social Worker
Assistant Principal

Has it been 48-72 hours since you expressed your concern?

Making an Appointment

Teachers can meet with parents during parent engagement time. Communication should be made by parents directly to the teacher via email, to facilitate setting up an appointment with your child’s teacher. The Guidance Counselor and Social Worker have a little more flexibility with their daily schedules, and you should also contact them directly to set up an appointment to speak with them. Our Principal and Assistant Principal have very tight schedules. If you need to speak with them, you must first speak with the Parent Coordinator, Teacher, Guidance Counselor, Social Worker. The Parent Coordinator is here to help, and can assist you with reaching the person you need to make an appointment with.

Communication

School Phone #: 718-657-4760

Website: www.theedwardkellingtonschool.org

Email: mainoffice@ps140q.org

Speak to your child daily.

Ask them what they did, what they learned and what happened. You should also be in constant contact with your child’s teacher via phone, email, and written notes. You should be abreast of academic progress, behavioral and social issues. Teachers cannot speak/meet during class time. Feel free to write a note, send an email or call for an appointment. Please contact Ms. Baptiste with your concerns so that she can help direct you to the correct party. Parent Engagement Time is held regularly. Please reach out directly to your child’s classroom teacher, to make an appointment during this time. This is time specifically designed for teachers to speak to parents regarding their child’s academic progress.

In Case of an Emergency-Essential Information

Every student needs two working phone numbers for parents and an email address that is checked regularly. Our primary method of communication is email. Each student needs to have an Emergency Contact Form on file. Update your information as often as needed. Information can be sent to: mainoffice@ps140q.org if something is needed for same day notice i.e.: someone different is picking up a student, a student will be picked up early, a student should not walk home alone, etc. However, all permanent changes should be made to a new Emergency Contact Form.

Classroom Change Request

Classroom changes are not recommended. Please note, that you can only make requests for your own child. Parents may not request that another child's class be changed.

Procedures for Resolving a Parent and Community Complaint

The following procedures, adopted by the Department of Education as part of Chancellor's Regulation A-420, A-421, are designed to provide parents and other community members with an efficient and effective way of processing and resolving complaints and concerns at the earliest possible stage. The procedures listed below should be followed before an issue is brought before the Department of Education.

Complaints and concerns shall be channeled as follows, in the order indicated:

Teacher: In most cases, a parent should speak with the individual who works most closely with his/her child, usually his/her teacher.
Fill out Parent Concern Form
Guidance Counselor
Social Worker
Assistant Principal: If an issue is not resolved after speaking with the teacher or guidance person, a building administrator should be contacted.
Transportation Office: If an issue involves transportation matters, such as routing or times, the transportation office should be contacted first, and if not resolved, the Transportation Supervisor should be contacted.
Has it been 48-72 hours since you expressed your concern?
Principal

NYCDOE STUDENT DISCIPLINE CODE

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/know-your-rights/discipline-code