Communication


 * Communication**

//"Who speaks, sows; Who listens, reaps." ~ Argentine Proverb//

Keeping free and open lines of communication between schools and families has been an integral part of the mission and values of the [|Mineola Union Free School District.] Communication is key to the success of a school district, school building or classroom. Keeping families informed about the many facets of student life is essential. Open and meaningful dialogue between all members of the school community is vital. The links below demonstrate some of the ways I help to keep our school community informed.

Class [|attendance]is crucial to academic success in school. Our student management system, Eschooldata has enabled us to keep families informed about class attendance in a variety of ways. Student attendance reports are processed and reviewed daily at the high school. If a student has an "attendance event" that is unaccounted for, an automated phone call home is generated that night. A second method of communication used is a letter sent to the home. Eschool allows us to generate warning letters for families at benchmarked intervals, keeping them aware of student attendance in a timely manner. [|Eschool Parent Portal] is an additional way in which families can stay informed by accessing the student management system themselves. Using a unique and secure password, families can view their child's attendance, progress reports and report cards in real time. This multi-faceted system helps us maintain high rates of student attendance and increase our level of school to home communication.

This step by step presentation demonstrates how to register for Parent Portal access.
 * [[file:ParentPortal.ppt]]

[|ConnectEd] is another way that Mineola High School is keeping families informed about a variety of topics. School announcements, emergency notifications, inclement weather notification and student attendance are just some ways that we are utilizing this system.
 * [[file:ConnectEd letter.doc]]

Our goal at Mineola High School is to inspire our students as they pursue excellence and become productive members of our society. We aim to maintain high academic expectations and to create an environment that promotes lifelong learning and good citizenship. Each year we welcome incoming families and students from Mineola Middle School for a transitional program entitled "Life after Middle School." This program is one of many that take place throughout the year leading up to the first day of school for freshman. Click below to view some of our orientation presentations.
 * [[file:Microsoft PowerPoint - Life After Middle School - October 2007.pdf]]
 * [[file:8th Grade Orientation.pdf]]

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