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The Virgin Islands Department of Education’s Office of Public Relations and Communications exists to heighten the public’s awareness of the Department’s mission to ensure that all students are prepared for college or the career of their choice upon graduation from high school.

In support of the mission, the Public Relations Office provides publicity for events, activities and the many successes of the Department’s schools, students, teachers, employees and leadership through internal and external communication.

The Office of Public Relations and Communication, through an integrated marketing communications approach services the marketing, branding, public, and media relations, advertising and graphic design needs of the Department, districts, and schools.

The Public Relations Office reports directly to the Commissioner of Education.

 

St. Croix Educational Complex 2013-2014 Orientation/Fee Schedule and New Uniform Policy

Mr. Willard John, Principal of the St. Croix Educational Complex High School, is advising parents/guardians and students of the following August orientation dates – parents and guardians must accompany their child/children for the orientation.

 
Aug. 20, 21, and 22nd from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm:
Pre-Orientation: Locker sales, school insurance, and ID picture taking (must have on white shirt with collar)
 
Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013 – 12th grade students from 11:00 a.m.
(New and returning students) in school uniform
 
Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013 – 11th grade students from 1:30 p.m.
 (New and returning students) in school uniform
 
Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013 – 10th grade students from 11:00 a.m.
(New and returning students) in school uniform
 
Friday, Aug. 30, 2013 – 9th grade Session 1
A-I  students from 11:00 a.m. (Only NEW students) in school uniform
Friday, Aug. 30, 2013 – 9th grade         Session 2
 J-Z   students from 1:30 p.m. (Only NEW students) in school uniform
 
Students must come to orientation prepared to pay  the following fees:
•       School Insurance - $15.00
•       School ID - $15.00
•       School Lockers - $10.00
All other school fees will be announced through your child’s/children’s teachers. Only cash or money orders – no checks – will be accepted.
 
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 – Classes begin - ALL STUDENTS return. During school hours, students are asked to adhere to the following school uniform policies and be attired properly at all times:
 
GIRLS
Skirt: (Plaid) boxed or knife accordion pleated, no shorter than knee length. The
back of the skirt must reach the bend at the back of the knee. No designs,
yokes, bibs, gathers, cummerbund waists, wraps, splits or skorts.
 
Blouse: White regular loosed polo shirt with sleeve, or short sleeve cotton blouse, buttoned down at the front with collar. Blouses /shirts should not be embellished with the plaid material of the skits.
Shoes: (A) Dress Shoes: only black, brown or gray. No slides, mules, high   
       heels, jelly beans, or ballerina flats.
        (B) Sneakers: black, white or gray only. No slide-in sneakers.
Socks: White or blue only. Socks must be visible and worn while wearing the school uniform.
Jewelry: One small pair of earrings and one watch allowed. No chain or bracelets will be allowed. Seniors will be allowed to wear their class rings when purchased.
 
BOYS
Pants: Long gray dress pants only, not exceeding shoe soles. No extra embroidered or printed designs, no cargo or over-sized pants. No exceptions to this policy will be allowed. Absolutely no jeans or denim pants will be allowed.
Shirt: White polo or short-sleeve cotton shirt, buttoned down at the front with collar. 
Shoes :       (A) Dress Shoes: only black, brown, or gray shoes
                (B) Sneakers: Black, white or gray only.
Socks: White, blue or gray only. Boots of any kind are no longer permitted. Socks must be worn while wearing the school uniform.
Jewelry: NO earrings, chain or bracelet. One watch will be allowed. Seniors will be allowed to wear their class ring when purchased.
 
UNISEX BOYS/GIRLS:
Hair must be well groomed, no caps or hats. Absolutely no head wraps of any kind will be permitted to include head ties, scarves, do-rags, bandanas, stocking caps or head wraps. If religious affiliation mandates head wrapping, cases will be dealt with individually. Students claiming this exemption must have a note from their local religious leader on file.
 
Additionally:
-       No sunglasses
-       No windbreakers or jackets except on rainy days, at which time they will not extend beyond the waist and zippers will be kept in an open position. Exceptions for this rule will apply only for students with medical conditions, as specified by a valid doctor’s note.
-       There will be no multicolored belts or belts with excessive extensions hanging down (in a tail-like fashion)
-       Only white or gray undershirts can be worn under the school shirt or blouse (to include t-shirts or marinas). Colors other than white or gray are prohibited.
-       School ID’s are now a mandatory part of the uniform and should be worn at all times. Students will have until September 30th of each school year to purchase their ID’s.
-       Ties may be worn by seniors only. They may be gray or made with the plaid of the school skirt. Absolutely no bandanas will be displayed as a part of the uniform.
 
Violations of the uniform policy in part, or its entirety will result in disciplinary actions, to include being sent home until the proper adjustment (s) is/are made. It is recognized that not all situations and conditions can possibly be covered by a dress code. Therefore, the administration reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of any item of school dress.

 

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St. Croix District Holds Common Core Conference for Educators

Teachers, school-based administrators, and other educational staff will be involved in professional learning activities on Wednesday, August 28th and Thursday the 29th at the St. Croix Educational Complex that are centered on gaining a deeper understanding and continued implementation of the Common Core State Standards, during a two-day Everything Common Core Conference on the theme “Getting to the Core.”

Over the upcoming year, the district will be focused on "Getting to the Core" of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and on implementing best practices to prepare our students for the next grade level, college, and careers. The CCSS are curriculum and instruction standards that have been adopted by the Virgin Islands Department of Education as well as by forty-five states, the District of Columbia, and other territories. These standards provide a coherent delineation of what students should know and be able to do as they progress from one grade level to another and prepare for college and careers. 

 Educators are scheduled to participate in the upcoming conference as follows:
 
August 28th – Elementary educational staff and administrators
August 29th – Secondary educational staff and administrators and all school counselors
 
Each day registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with the opening and general session to commence at7:55 a.m. Workshops will span until 4:15 p.m. daily.
 
Attendees will have the opportunity to communicate, collaborate, and learn with colleagues both from the public and private sectors and to provide input on strategies for actualizing continued mastery of the standards. The core conference presenters are all certified in the Common Core State Standards--some in mathematics and others in English language arts. Additional presenters bring a wealth of knowledge on best practices and available resources that when used strategically will improve teacher and leader effectiveness, academic achievement, and positive school cultures.
 
Included in this year’s conference is keynote speaker Stephen Peters. Stephen has over 32 years in education and has been a classroom teacher, assistant principal, principal and director of secondary education. Most of his experiences have been in schools that made significant growth in short periods of time thus, resulting in both National and State Blue-Ribbon distinction. He is the founder of the nationally recognized Gentlemen’s & Ladies Club programs, which provide options for thousands of at-risk and honor students throughout the United States. Stephen is currently CEO and President of The Peters Group, a national education consulting company.
 
Stephen has served on panels as an education expert with former U.S. Secretary of Education, Dr. Rod Paige in Washington, D.C. His mentoring and self-empowering program, The Gentlemen’s Club, has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show as well as on “America, America,” which broadcasts to two million viewers in Portugal and Brazil.

For more information, contact Cheryl Willocks, Director of Curriculum and Instruction at 340-778-1600.

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CAHS Announces 2013-2014 ID Photo Schedule

The schedule for Charlotte Amalie High School students to come in and take ID photos, pay fees, and present immunization information begins on Tuesday, August 20th and runs through Thursday, August 22nd, 2012, CAHS Principal Carmen Howell announced Friday.

Students must present a photocopy of their updated immunization record and be able to pay the following fees: $15.00 for ID, $17.00 for school accident insurance, and $10.00 for PTSA dues. Students who do not wish to purchase accident insurance must present a photocopy of an insurance card (front and back) under which they are covered.
 
The ID schedule will be as follows:
All new 9th graders will report to CAHS to take photographs for their school identification cards according to the first letter of the last name. Students must wear the uniform shirt.
 
Tuesday, August 20th: 8:00 a.m. last names A-F
12:00 noon last names G-M
 
Wednesday, August 21th: 8:00 a.m. last names N-S
         2:00 noon last names T-Z
 
Thursday, August 22nd: 8:00 a.m. for all new students who need to purchase a permanent school

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1834 Kongens Gade, St. Thomas, VI 00802
Phone: 340-774-0100

Curriculum Center:
340-775-2250
Mon – Fri:  8AM – 5PM

          

St. Croix

2133 Hospital Street, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI 00820
Phone: 340-773-1095

Curriculum Center:
340-778-1600
Mon – Fri:  8AM – 5PM

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