Principal Manuel Urena

Dear Parents and Students,

WELCOME BACK!! 

We are excited to welcome your family and your child back to school for the 2025-2026 School Year! We look forward to working closely with your child and family to ensure your child’s academic and social emotional growth and success! Below are some important reminders about the school year:

• 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.

• Students will receive individual lockers in the coming weeks. 

• 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.

• 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. We will send information for tutoring and extra-curricular activities in the coming weeks.

• Please reach out to Ms. Garcia (9-10th Grades) or Mrs. Vega-Beltran (11-12th Grade) if you feel that your child needs social/emotional support.We have an abundance of services for students at the school and can refer your family to outside resources/assistance. 

Please feel free to contact your child’s School Counselor directly with any questions, concerns, or if you need assistance: 

Ms. Niurkary Garcia, 9 & 10thGrade Counselor (212)391-0041 Ext. 5052 Email: NGarcia33@schools.nyc.gov 

Mrs. Nicole Vega-Beltran, 11 & 12thGrade Counselor 212-391-0041 Ext. 5091 Email: NVega11@schools.nyc.gov

Best regards,

Manuel A. Ureña, Principal