The entire school will gather on the concrete past the playground and parking lot. All students and staff will line up silently by homeroom.
What is the fire drill location for Van Block Avenue?
100
The first and third Friday's from 2:30-3:30.
When are the Full Staff Meeting?
100
This person will be responsible for the Comprehensive Student Intervention Center and will be supporting both teachers and students.
Who is Nicole Rafala?
100
From the middle of October to the end of January.
What is the application period for new students?
100
This procedure must be completed daily upon arrival.
What is signing in on Time Force?
200
All students will go out the closest exits and report to the back of the building. Students will remain with their current teacher. If the alarm is during lunch, students will gather by homeroom.
What is the fire drill location at Locust Street?
200
A blue short of long sleeve polo shirt and tan bottoms.
What is prek-grade 8 dress requirement?
200
This new Dean of Students came from New Britain, with a brief stop at Parkville along the way. His background includes special education and is very knowledgable with the Common Core.
Who is Josh Scherer?
200
This office located at the State Department of Education supports the recruitment efforts of KMSPA.
What is the Regional School Choice Office (RSCO)?
200
This from must be completed if you arrive late or need to leave less than two hours before dismissal.
What is a Tardy/Leave Early Form?
300
This code is used for a FULL LOCKDOWN. You will stay in a supervised area with kids. Secure by locking your door. Students should be quiet. Sit on the floor away from windows and doors. Shut off lights and close shades. Stay in the area until "All Clear" command is given.
What is a Code Red?
300
A blue oxford button down shirt, tan bottoms, a blue and gold striped and one of the following...a navy blazer, navy sweater or navy vest.
What is the high school dress requirements?
300
These people have worked at KMSPA for many years. However, this year they have both taken on new roles as support staff.
Who are Josie Cotto and Irene Rietze?
300
These students who are related to current students have preference in the lottery, but it is NOT a guarantee.
What is sibling preference?
300
This form must be completed if you are taking a planned day off (professional development, legal business, Jury Duty, etc...)
What is a Confidential Leave Form?
400
This action can allow a visitor to enter the building without going past security or the main office. It should not be done even for a "quick second".
What is prop a door open?
400
This is the social service agency that you are mandated to call if you suspect any type of child abuse. You will receive more training on this in the immediate future.
What is DCF?
400
This person will be the AP at the high school. She comes to Kinsella from Pathways and has been working diligently on training her brain from thinking software to spot light. Although she will primarily focus on the high school, she will be an integral part of the prek-grade 8 school as well. (Dr. Saperstein will primarily be at the prek-8 building, but will be an integral part of the high school.)
Who is Kate Dougherty?
400
This is your opportunity to present your knowledge of innovative teaching at a magnet school to your peers throughout the Nation.
What is the Magnet School's of America Conference that is being hosted by the Hartford Public Schools this year.
400
This is the name of the service that you need to use if you are calling in sick.
What is Smart Finder?
500
This procedure was a focus in the cafeteria at the end of last year. This aided in making sure that there were not too many students walking around during lunch.
What is "Reminding students to stay in their seat during lunch"?
500
The character education program at KMSPA that positively reinforces appropriate behaviors.
What is PBIS?
500
He joined the KMSPA staff on July 1st bringing a wealth of knowledge in the area of special education and theater. His most recent production was Our Town at the CT Repertory Theater.
Who is Ken O'Brien?
500
EVERYONE in the school!
Who's responsible for student recruitment?
500
The time you need to call the main office if you are going to be out sick.