THE SOUND SCHOOL

2020 Back-To-School/COVID-19 Updates

Last updated: 11:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Sep. 15, 2020 (new items up top)

UPDATE: Textbook and Materials Distribution
- We will be distributing textbooks and materials to any students that need them this WEDNESDAY (September 16) FROM 1:30-6pm on the Sound School Campus. The distribution will be through the windows of the Thomas Building, which will be labelled by department.
- Each student/parent/family (masked, socially distanced) will proceed to each room’s window in turn and receive what they need.
- STUDENTS: to make this run smoothly, please make sure you are aware of the books or other things you need, the course you need them for, and the name of the teacher teaching that course.
The 2020 Sound School Open House has been canceled due to the ongoing pandemic.

Sound School Daily Announcements
- Daily announcements return!
Parents’ Guide to Getting Started with Google Classroom
- District guide for parents to assist their child in signing into Google Classroom on their issued Chromebook.
2020 Fall Welcome Back Message (YouTube.com)
- New Sound School Principal Marc Potocsky and Assistant Principal Eric Yuhas welcome new and returning Sound School students to the 2020 school year.
2020 Fall Sound School Schedule
- Advisory at 8:00 a.m. every day for PowerSchool attendance. Get Advisory Meet link in Google Classroom.
Sound School Chromebook Pickup
- Tuesday, September 1, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 2, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to noon.
- Read the letter from Principal Potocsky (PDF)
Sound School Q&A Meet Session, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
- https://meet.google.com/dpa-eywn-dup
- For Sound School current and incoming students and families
2020 Sound School Orientation Presentation (PDF of PowerPoint)
- Overview of 2020 Sound School Student-Parent Handbook
NHPS Online Orientation and Student Forms (nhpsorientation.net)
- District Orientation Information and Mandatory Student Forms
2020-2021 Sound School Student-Parent Handbook (PDF)
- Sound School policies
2020 Sound School Virtual Orientation (YouTube.com)
- Walking video tour of the Sound School Campus
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Principal Marc Potocsky at 475-220-6800 or email me at marc.potocsky@new-haven.k12.ct.us

The Sound School Community

Located in the historic City Point Quarter of New Haven, Connecticut, the Sound School prepares public high school students for college, careers, and life in a maritime-focused environment, offering students from 25 diverse districts aquacultural education and New Haven residents agricultural classes.

Parent Advisory Council (PAC)

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Student Support Services

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Community Education

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Founded in 1981 as an educational alternative to the large comprehensive high schools in New Haven, Sound School has grown to 345 students, 50 faculty and staff, serves 25 school districts, and encompasses five buildings on South Water Street.