For Parents and Students
https://heston.philasd.org/2023/04/26/environmental-update/ wing link
April 25, 2023
Dear Heston Community,
I am writing to provide an important environmental update about our school building. Our school is undergoing improvements to our energy and HVAC systems.
Any asbestos-containing materials in our building that are disturbed by the work activities (drilling, hammering, etc.) must be removed and disposed of as required by the building code and The School District of Philadelphia policy to ensure the safety of all. Additionally, any environments where construction occurs are likewise being managed to protect the safety and health of the building’s occupants.
The abatement work is being done by licensed building professionals and overseen by licensed City of Philadelphia Project Inspectors. Any debris produced by the work is being disposed of following regulatory safety protocols in case they contain any trace of asbestos. Abatement work is done outside school hours when students or staff are not in the building. Air quality testing is done during every work shift when abatement work is occurring to confirm that the environment is safe.
It was noted that a locked and sealed disposal container, with a sign that said “asbestos,” was photographed, and concerned individuals have asked questions. The signage used on the container is required by law and was not meant to cause any confusion or fear in the school community. The container reflects the District’s disposal of asbestos waste. in accordance with federal regulatory requirements.
We are delighted our school will soon have an improved HVAC system, and I will continue to engage with you as project information becomes available.
Sincerely,
Angela Edwards
Principal
WELCOME HESTON FAMILIES!
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Information regarding new student registration can be found at www.philasd.org/studentplacement/registration. There are 4 ways to register your student in school…1) online 2) over the phone 3) in-person by appointment only 4) by paper application and dropped off at the headquarters drop box. Registering your student in-person or by paper application are done at The School District Headquarters at 440 N. Broad Street. The Office of Student Enrollment and Placement can be reached at 215-400-4290.
Required documents for all student applications: Student’s birth certificate, student current immunization/shot record, 2 current proofs of address dated within 60 days showing the full frontal view of the document, parent/registering adult’s name, address, and date of document. The parent/registering adult’s driver’s license/state id can be used if the current address is on the id card. The last report card is required for all students that have previously been enrolled in any school (normally 1st-8th grades(.
If the student is transferring from another Philadelphia public school, then the parent needs to contact the previous school that the student is TRANSFERRING FROM to start the withdrawal process. 2 current proofs of address dated within 60 days and a current photo id are required.
New Information
Right to Know When a Student is Instructed by a Teacher Who is Not Appropriately State Certified for 4 or More Consecutive Weeks. Under ESSA, parents must be notified when their child is being taught for four (4) or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not appropriately state certified.
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