Chavez Lower School

_{Chavez Middle Vision:}

_{We envision our school to be a place where access to a world class education gives you access to the world. At Cesar Chavez Parkside Middle School, we are committed to creating an environment where every child is safe, known and loved. Scholars will utilize multiple modalities to access and engage with curriculum and demonstrate proficiency through authentic intellectual work. By creating a culture of lifelong learning, families, students and staff will develop their talents and consider how they may leverage their strengths to make positive contributions to the local community.}

_{In-Person School Hours}

_School

_{School day begins}

_{School day ends}

	_M/Tu/Th/F	_Wednesday	_M/Tu/Th/F	_Wednesday
_{Lower School}	_{8:50 AM}	_{8:50 AM}	_{3:20 PM}	_{1:00 PM}

_{Cesar Chavez PCS follows DCPS school delay/closing decisions. Information regarding school closings}
_{due to snow, excessive heat, etc., as well as other emergency information related to the school, will}
_{be announced on local radio and television stations.}

_{If Cesar Chavez PCS needs to open, close, delay, or close early when DCPS does not, we reserve the}
_{right to do so. Please watch local news channels for Cesar Chavez PCS closings, and keep your}
_{contact information up to date so you receive automated messages.}

_{In the event that the school is closed for more snow and/or emergency closing days than allotted per}
_{each calendar year, a contingency plan will be enacted to restore academic days.}

_{Bell Schedule for Lower School}

_MTRF	_{6th/7th Grade}	_MTRF	_{8th Grade}	_Wednesdays _Schedule	_{Time Frame}
_Breakfast	_{8:15-8:45 am}	_Breakfast	_{8:15-8:45 am}	_Breakfast	_{8:15 - 8:45}
_{Period 1}	_{8:50-9:50 am}	_{Period 1}	_{8:50-9:50 am}	_{Period 1}	_{8:50 - 10:10} _am
_{Period 2}	_{9:55-10:55 am}	_{Period 2}	_{9:55-10:55 am}	_{Period 2}	_10:15-11:35 _am
_Lunch	_{11:00-11:30 am}	_Lunch	_{11:00 am-12:00} _pm	_{Period 3}	_{11:40-1:00 pm}
_{Period 3}	_{11:35-12:35 pm}	_{Period 3}	_{12:05-12:35 pm}
_{Period 4}	_{12:40-1:40 pm}	_{Period 4}	_{12:40-1:40 pm}
_{Period 5}	_{1:45-2:45 pm}	_{Period 5}	_{1:45-2:45 pm}
_Advisory	_{2:50-3:20 pm}	_Advisory	_{2:50-3:20 pm}

Middle School Stats

_{LOWER SCHOOL UNIFORM:}

_{● SHIRT: Chavez schools Red shirt and/or RED polo shirt (long/short sleeved) and/or sanctioned}
_{school shirts such as: Athletic Program, Grade Level Shirts, and Official Chavez Club shirts}
_{approved by the Lower School Leadership TeamTeam}
_{● PANTS/SKIRT: Pants must be chino or khaki materials. Skirts must be knee-length. No joggers}
_{permitted. Pants must be worn at your waist. NO SAGGING OR UNDERGARMENT SHOWING}
_{● Shirts must be tucked in pants for both male and females.}
_{● SHOES: Closed-toe with no heels crocs, slides, flip flops, Yzy FoamRunners are not permitted}
_{● SWEATER: Solid black sweater/vest with or without Cesar Chavez logo, no hoodies permitted}
_{● BELTS: Solid black or brown belts without decorative belt buckles}
_{● No alterations to the uniform is permitted. (no cut shirts or pants)}