Cumberland High School

2600 Mendon Road, Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864

TEL (401)658-2600 * FAX (401)658-0880


Principal
Alan J. Tenreiro
Assistant Principals
Jessie A. Butash
Adolfo L. Costa
August 1, 2014
Dear CHS Families and Students,
One of the reasons for Cumberland High Schools success in recent years has been our communitys annual initiative to
embrace a school-wide concept and incorporate it into every day of the school year. Not only does this endeavor
strengthen our community as a whole, but more importantly, the practice has proven to help students find purpose and
meaning in their own high school experience. The results have been overwhelmingly positive, with increases in academic
achievement, graduation rates, and the number of students gaining admission to some of the best colleges in the country.
Last year, the CHS community focused on the power of one: What if we all asked the same question? What if we all
answered it together? How could a question change our life at CHS? How could our answers affect the world beyond our
campus? For our students, part of the process of growing up is what some people call "finding yourself," which simply
means finding or discovering your "best self," the "you" that has something special to give the world. For both staff and
students, it was a transformational experience.
This year, the CHS community wants to pay it forward. Based on the philosophy from ancient Greece, rekindled by
Benjamin Franklin, and in Lily Hardy Hammonds 1916 novel, In the Garden of Delight, the theory gained prominence in
the book by Catherine Ryan Hyde and movie released in 2000 starring Kevin Spacey and Helen Hunt.
For 2014-15, every member of our CHS community will focus on the philosophy of paying it forward, of doing favors for
others and expecting not something in return, but that the person who received the favor will in kind, turn and do favors
for others. It is exciting to think of the difference we can make in the lives of those around us. This year, the classroom,
the art room, the athletic field, the hallway, the Cumberland community as a whole, will be our laboratory for this
experiment and experience. Will each of you really do it? Its your world. So, you decide. (Hyde, 2010, p. 303)
I will.
At CHS, one of our guiding beliefs - our expectation really - is that our students will be actively involved in the learning
process that combines academic depth of understanding with higher order thinking, problem-solving, risk-taking, and
creativity. Over the years, we have added a series of new courses including electives and expanded Advanced Placement
courses, weve strengthened our graduation requirements, and developed authentic learning experiences (like Pay it
Forward and last years Power of One) as part of our commitment to excellence and higher academic expectations at CHS.
This year, weve redesigned our approach to the role of our guidance department, added and expanded our STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) courses, implemented a Freshman Academy, expanded technology and
continue to offer the breadth and depth of experience that only a comprehensive high school can provide.
We at CHS are excited about the coming year and what we will accomplish together, on behalf of the entire faculty and
staff, welcome to the 2014-15 school year.
Sincerely,

Alan Tenreiro
Principal
Cumberland High School
2600 Mendon Road, Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864
TEL (401)658-2600 * FAX (401)658-0880


Principal
Alan J. Tenreiro
Assistant Principals
Jessie A. Butash
Adolfo L. Costa
Important Information

Schedules: Schedules will be available through the ASPEN Parent Portal beginning August 12
th
.
Summer Assignments: Remember to complete summer assignments. Here is the LINK.
Optional 9
th
grade and New Student Open Campus Night:
New this year - On Wednesday August 20, 9
th
grade students and new students are invited to get to casually walk around
the campus and building with families to get to know your way around school. There will be some activities available
including: inflatable activities, activities in the wellness center, outdoor band, and ice cream social.
Mandatory 9
th
grade Orientation:
Freshman Orientation will be held on Monday, August 25, 2014, from 5:30-8:30 pm. At least one parent must attend with
their child. This event is meant to help students transition to high school. Families will meet the leadership team, learn
about rules and expectations, and have a tour of the building. Last Names A-L 5:30-7PM; Last Names M-Z 7:00-8:30. Please
report to the Auditorium in the main lobby.
Optional Grade 10-12 Parent Information Meetings:
Tuesday, August 26
th
Auditorium topics specific to each grade will be covered
Grade 10 5:30PM
Grade 11 6:30PM
Grade 12 7:30PM

Up with People:
The time is here and the Up with People Advance Team has arrived! The team is made up of Lorna Murphy Durran from
Ireland, Elena Dacomba from Mexico & Jinte Veldman from the Netherlands. They will be spending the next 5 weeks in
Cumberland preparing for the international cast of Up with People to arrive on August 25
th
.

As promised, here is the first of a few ways you, your family, friends and neighbors can get involved in this cultural
experience:
Host an Up with People Cast Memberits simple and FUN! (Homes for 100 needed)
Provide a place to sleep, breakfast and dinner and limited transportation in the morning and evening from
August 25
th
until September 1
st
.
Youll receive 2 complimentary tickets to the show for hosting!
Contact Elena Dacomba at Edacomba@upwithpeople.org or 720.391.7019 with questions or for
more information.

The 100-member cast is between the ages of 18 and 29 years old and represents 20 different countries. Cast members are
out of the house during regular business hours, volunteering, rehearsing or taking part in educational workshops. Sunday
31
st
is a host family day, you may choose to show them around your city, include them in a family event or simply relax at
home.
Cumberland High School
2600 Mendon Road, Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864
TEL (401)658-2600 * FAX (401)658-0880


Principal
Alan J. Tenreiro
Assistant Principals
Jessie A. Butash
Adolfo L. Costa

If you have any questions please feel free to contact the advance team:

Lorna Murphy Durran on 303.681.1295 or lmurphy@upwithpeople.org
Elena Dacomba on 720.391.7019 or Edacomba@upwithpeople.org

Find updates at www.upwithpeople.org/NorthernRI


1
st
Week of School Schedule:
Monday
August 25
th

Tuesday
August 26
th

Wednesday
August 27
th

Thursday
August 28
th

Friday
August 29
th

Saturday
August 30
th

No School

Teacher PD Day
No School
Teacher
Orientation Day
9
th
Grade report
to school only
All Grades Report
to School
Regular School
Day
A Day
Periods 1-5

Freshmen & New
Student Orientation
Parent & Student
(Auditorium)

Student Last Names A-L
5:30PM

Student Last Names M-
Z
7:00PM
Optional Parent
Meetings
(Auditorium)

Grade 10
5:30PM

Grade 11 6:30PM

Grade 12 7:30PM
9
th
Graders
report to
Academic
Advisory

Students will
meet all 7
teachers,
participate in Up
with People
Activities, have a
barbecue lunch
with faculty and
meet with the
PBIS team.
All students:

Report to Advisory
by 7:15AM

Attend all 7 classes

All students:
Report to Day A
Period 1 by
7:15AM

Follow Day A
schedule

Period 5 will be
an all school Up
with People
preview show
in the Wellness
Center
Up with People to
Host Families
Up with People
Community
Action Day
Up with People
Community
Action Day
Up with People
Community
Action and
Rehearsal Day
Up with People
Show

Wellness
Center
7PM
Up with People
Show

Wellness
Center
7PM


Cumberland High School
2600 Mendon Road, Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864
TEL (401)658-2600 * FAX (401)658-0880


Principal
Alan J. Tenreiro
Assistant Principals
Jessie A. Butash
Adolfo L. Costa
School Safety: All adults in the building are required to wear a school lanyard and ID identifying them as a member of the
CHS Faculty and Staff. The Emergency Response Plan will be reviewed with all students at class meetings at the beginning
of the year. Electromagnetic timed locks have been installed on entryway doors. They will be open during passing times
only.
Bell Schedule & Rotation: The 2014-2015 Bell Schedule and Rotation are included in this email.
Doors open at 6:45 AM.
Students arriving before 7:05 AM must report to the cafeteria.
At 7:05 students may go to lockers.
Students must report to first period by 7:15 AM or be marked tardy to school.
The first class begins at 7:15 AM
Dismissal 1:55 PM (Buses leave at 2:05)
Wednesdays are early release days Students will be dismissed at 1:05PM (Buses leave 1:15)

Late Bus: A late bus is available that makes depot stops throughout Cumberland on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday. 2:45 back of building pass required
Communication: Please visit the high school website www.cumberlandschools.org/highschool Informational items include
high school twitter accounts, an up to date electronic school calendar, and important documents.
High School Twitter Account: @goblueCHS
Emergency Alert Twitter Account: @CHSalerts
No Twitter account: You can text follow CHSalerts to 40404 to receive text messages to your phone regarding
any school cancellations or emergency announcements.
Facebook: Cumberland High School - RI
Email Bulletins: Almost daily email bulletins are sent out by me beginning mid August. Please take a few minutes
each day to review for any important information.
Email any member of Cumberland School Department can be reached by creating an email address in this format:
firstname.lastname@cumberlandschools.org

Freshman Academy: Incoming 9th graders will be equally distributed among interdisciplinary teams that will
consist of an English, math, science, social studies and special education teacher. The majority of core classes
will be located in the Transitional building and act as a school within a school model. This model will allow for
students to stay in team for the four content areas and be integrated with upperclassmen for electives and AP
classes allowing for gradual assimilation into high school and maximum student success.
Technology Access: Access to new technology will be rolled out this school year. The high school is now fully wireless and
Google Applications will be rolled out to all students. We are working on a Bring Your Own Device policy that will allow
students to use technology appropriately in the classroom in the service of learning.
Cumberland High School
2600 Mendon Road, Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864
TEL (401)658-2600 * FAX (401)658-0880


Principal
Alan J. Tenreiro
Assistant Principals
Jessie A. Butash
Adolfo L. Costa
Inappropriate use of personal technology: The PBIS team developed the following consequences for the inappropriate
use of electronic devices in school:
First Offense: Five day confiscation of the device
Second Offense: Ten day confiscation of the device
Third Offense: Thirty day confiscation of the device

Dress Code: Cumberland High School reserves the right at all times to establish conditions of dress and conduct deemed
appropriate and acceptable to a school environment. (Hats, if worn, will be confiscated for the year.)
1. Dress and grooming will be clean, neat and in keeping with health, sanitary and safety requirements. Any clothing
that interferes with or disrupts the educational environment is unacceptable.
2. Distracting extremes in apparel or make up are inappropriate and unacceptable. Apparel shall cover the torso,
shoulders, hips and upper legs and be opaque. No bare shoulders or backs, including tank tops, muscle shirts,
low-cut necklines that show cleavage, thin straps, strapless or slip tops. Pajama tops/bottoms are prohibited.
No sagging or low-cut pants worn below the waist or excessively short skirts or shorts (no more than 3 inches
above the knee line) are appropriate. No apparel or accessories shall advocate drugs, alcohol, sex, violence, or
discrimination. Caps, hats, hoods, bandanas, and other head attire are not to be worn or carried in the school.
3. No apparel, accessories, footwear, or hairstyle shall be worn that is capable of inflicting damage to the wearer,
another person, or school property. Wallet chains are prohibited. Clothing that contains threats, such as gang
symbols, is prohibited. Sunglasses are prohibited.
4. The administration shall be the judge of appropriate and acceptable dress. Students in violation of the dress code
will be referred to the office and administration will render decisions in individual cases. Any student in violation
of the dress code will be required to immediately make the necessary adjustments to comply with the code.
Disciplinary action may be applied when warranted.

School Pictures: SENIOR PORTRAITS As you know, the high school senior portraits will be taken by H&I Photography (A
division of Gene Hutnak Photography and Images by Bob DiCaprio) at their studios. You should have received a couple of
mailings that explain the different types of sessions that are offered. In order to be in the yearbook, the yearbook portrait
must be taken by H&I Photography. The yearbook session is FREE to CHS seniors (you have the option to purchase
extended portrait sessions if you wish). If you have not made your appointment for your students senior portrait session,
now is the time to call (949-8184). The staff at H&I Photography will be glad to explain the different options available to
you, so that you can choose the right option for you and your student.
Underclassmen photos will be taken on Wednesday, September 3
rd

Student Planner: All Cumberland High School students are required to use a student planner. CHS will provide each
student with a planner at the beginning of the year. Students should use the planner to stay organized and keep track of
all assignments and due dates. Teachers and advisors may periodically examine a students planner. Parents should
review the planner and discuss assignments with their son or daughter daily. Students are not allowed out of class
without an official school pass signed by an authorized member of the staff. The official school pass is the PBIS clipboard or
Cumberland High School
2600 Mendon Road, Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864
TEL (401)658-2600 * FAX (401)658-0880


Principal
Alan J. Tenreiro
Assistant Principals
Jessie A. Butash
Adolfo L. Costa
sheets at the back of the students planner. Students must carry this planner passport while out of the classroom and must
make it available to any authorized person upon request.
Sophomores/Juniors PSAT Testing All 10th and 11th graders take the PSAT. The test will take place on October 15th
during the school day.
Back to School Night Meet teachers for brief presentations as you rotate through the schedule Thursday September
18th
Class Dues: From Student Government - Each student is required to pay class dues to help cover the cost of student
activities, such as: spring fling, prom, dance favors, cap and gowns, and all senior week activities. Payment options
include: a one time payment of $100 or $25 each year paid to the class advisor. Class dues must be up to date prior to the
purchase of important event tickets like spring fling and prom.
Lockers: Students can request a locker from their academic advisor in the first few days of school.
Guidance Office Hours:
Guidance Office will open on a daily basis beginning August 14
th
.
Expanded Guidance Hours: beginning Tuesday after Labor Day for the 2014-2015 school year will be:
Mon, Tues, Thurs - 6:30AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday - 7:00AM 12:55PM
Friday - 6:30AM - 2:00PM
Counselor Distribution for incoming 9
th
grade:
Connor Butler Iwuc Barry Fournier
9
th
grader last
name
A Das Dat Jac Jad Mol Mom R S Z
Rhonda Dion Guidance Director
New Athletic Director: We welcome Christopher Tashjian as the new Clipper Athletic Director. Student athletes are
reminded that updated Physical Participation and notarized Assumption of Risk forms are required to participate.
Student Parking: Students are allowed to park at Tucker Field. Officially issued state disability parking permits are required
to park on the upper campus.
Mental Health support:
Kristin.Grimm@cumberlandschools.org (School Psychologist)
Christine.Bandoni@cumberlandschools.org (Student Assistance Counselor & Substance Abuse)
Lisa.Sparks@cumberlandschools.org (Social Worker)
Or contact a School Guidance Counselor
Cumberland High School
2600 Mendon Road, Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864
TEL (401)658-2600 * FAX (401)658-0880


Principal
Alan J. Tenreiro
Assistant Principals
Jessie A. Butash
Adolfo L. Costa
Consider joining our Light the Night Walk Team for September 27, 2014:
http://pages.lightthenight.org/ri/Providen14/CumberlandHighSchoolClippers
Barnes and Noble Book Fair and Pay it Forward Event
Catherine Ryan Hyde, author of the international bestseller Pay It Forward, will be making a virtual appearance via Skype
exclusively at Barnes & Noble in Smithfield, RI on Friday, August 29th at 6:30pm. She will answer questions and discuss her
book and the movement it inspired. Please sign up at our customer service desk, or call (401) 231-5828 to reserve your
spot.
ENJOY THE REST OF THE SUMMER - BE RESPECTFUL-BE RESPONSIBLE-BE READY TO SUCCEED!
Be the Change!
Clipper Pride Rising!
Check out www.clipperpriderising.com