School starts promptly at 8:00 am.
Our doors open at 7:30 am. Students will use the entrance located on the corner of St. Paul’s Place and Washington Avenue.
Students arriving early may eat breakfast.
Students who arrive to MH3 (5th Floor) after 8:00 am will be considered late. They must get a pass from the Main Office (Room 511) before entering class.
School will end at 2:50 pm every day.
Absence & Lateness Policies
Attending school every day is essential for academic success!
Please schedule doctor and dentist appointments for times outside the school day.
In case of sickness or a family emergency, please notify the school by telephone or by sending a note with the student when he or she returns to school.
When a student is absent, it is his or her responsibility to speak to the teachers and arrange to make up missed assignments.
Important Note to Parents:
Students arriving after 8:00 am will be marked late and will serve detention.
Parent Visits
We encourage parents to visit the school to meet the teachers and discuss your child's progress. When visiting, please sign in at the security desk, and then come to the Mott Hall III Main Office – Room 511. If the teacher is available, you may meet with him/her immediately. If the teacher is in class, you can schedule an appointment for later. We hope parents will be involved in the school in many ways.
Cell Phones/Electronic Devices
According to the Citywide Standards of Discipline and Intervention Measures (the discipline code set forth by the Department of Education), cellular phones, iPods, MP3 players, Walkmans (all electronic listening devices), as well as all electronic games are prohibited and will be confiscated.
We hold all students at Mott Hall III to a high academic standard, and we will provide extra help to students who need it in order to meet that standard. Reflecting our commitment to excellence, a 75 is the minimum passing grade.
Student grades will be based on the following criteria:
Math, Science, Social Studies
Exams/ Projects 40%
Homework 25%
Quizzes 25%
Class Participation 10%
ELA
Projects 40%
Collected Assessments 30%
Homework 20%
Class Participation 10%
Physical Education
Class Participation 50%
Preparation 25%
Skill Development 25%
Weekly Progress Report
Parents, students and teachers working together make for a successful school experience for our children. To this end, we monitor academic and social progress closely through a weekly report. This report will inform you of your child’s weekly performance in the following areas: homework, classwork, attendance, tests/projects and conduct. Your child will bring home his/her progress report every Friday. Please review and discuss the report with your child then sign and return to your child’s homeroom teacher each Monday. Students who earn positive feedback and high scores (a 23-25 point average) on their reports will be eligible to participate in special events and receive rewards of various kinds. Low Progress Report scores will jeopardize participation in school activities, trips, teams, clubs, etc.
Important Note to Parents:
Progress Reports are an important means of communication between the school and home! Please talk to your son or daughter about his or her report every week, and call the school if you have any questions or concerns.
Library Policy
Students will need to use the New York Public Libraries regularly for research projects and to check out books for independent reading. Therefore, all students must have their own library cards. Several of the local branch libraries are listed below:
Francis Martin Branch Melrose Branch
910 Morris Ave. 2150 University Ave.
718-588-0110 718-295-5287
High Bridge Branch Tremont Branch
78 West 168th St. 1866 Washington Ave.
718-293-7800 718-299-5177