Principal Manuel Urena

Dear Parents and Students,

1st period Class begins at 8:20 A.M. Students need to arrive to school prior to 8:20 AM and on time regularly so they are able to effectively engage in their first period lesson. Lateness adversely impacts a student’s academic performance. The school day ends at 2:40 P.M.

If your child is or will be absent, please contact Ms. Garcia (9-10thGrade Students) at ext. 5052 or email at NGarcia33@schools.nyc.gov ; Mrs. Vega-Beltran (11-12th Grade Students) at ext. 5091or via email at NVega11@schools.nyc.gov ; or Ms. Bernabel, Parent Coordinator, at ext. 1012 or email at ABernabel@schools.nyc.gov . Please be sure to send an excuse note for your child’s absence and/or a doctor’s note if your child has a medical appointment. 

Please ensure that your child’s medical documents or any other important documents are updated and we have updated copies.

Please keep track of your child’s academic progress, grades, and attendance in their classes through the SyncGrades website. Please be sure that your child’s NYC Student Email account is updated. If you would like to schedule meetings with teachers on Tuesdays, please contact your child’s School Counselor.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER: 

o November 1st – NO SCHOOL – DIWALI 

o November 5th – NO SCHOOL – ELECTION DAY 

o November 11th – NO SCHOOL VETERAN’S DAY

o November 18th – COLLEGE TRIP TO VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY

o November 21st – COLLEGE TRIP TO ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY AND  

                                     EVENING PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES 

o November 22nd – DAY PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

o November 28 – 29th – NO SCHOOL – THANKSGIVING RECESS

12th GRADE SENIOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Please work closely with your senior child this school year to discuss their post-secondary options (plans after high school). They will need your support and encouragement when applying to college/university, trade school, military, and/or financial aid/scholarships. Please look out for future communication regarding college trips, workshops, financial aid, and important deadlines.

Please have your child meet for one on one academic/personal progress meetings with their counselor immediately: Ms. Garcia (9-10th Graders) and Mrs. Vega-Beltran (11-12th Graders). This meeting is important to ensure they are on track academically with their progress towards graduation and to check in on their personal well-being.

Please have your child attend tutoring and join extra-curricular activities to be an active member of the school community. This a great way for students to make new friends, network, and be exposed to various activities/hobbies. 

Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and school community.