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Page 1: Parent Newsletter - Edl · Page | 1 February 1, 2020 Volume 1, Issue 1 Parent Newsletter High school for Health Professions and Human Services 345 East 15th Street, New York, NY 10003

Page | 1

February 1 2020

Volume 1 Issue 1

Parent Newsletter High school for Health Professions and Human Services

345 East 15th Street New York NY 10003 212 7809175

Individual Highlights

Principal Newshellip 2

Parent Coordinator News3

Inside the PTAhellip4

Inside the SLT helliphelliphellip5

Parent and Student Resources6

CDI Newshelliphellip 7

Pupil Path Parent Guidehellip8 Club News (Social Studies amp Ballroom Dancing)hellip9-10 HighlightsAnnouncements11 February Calendarhelliphellip12 Happeningshelliphellip13-15

Page | 2

PRINCIPALrsquoS NEWS 2019-2020 HPHS

INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS

We will provide access for all

students through culturally

relevant curriculum

Students will take

responsibility for their

learning by thinking critically

as readers writers

discussants scientists and

mathematicians Through

this process students will

become more intellectually

and emotionally engaged

and this will ultimately

promote greater college and

career readiness at HPHS

Principal Message to ParentsGuardians Welcome parents and guardians to the Spring 2020 semester I am excited to start the new semester with you Our goal as the staff at HPHS is to continue working with you in order to create a rich learning environment for all of our students Student success is a shared responsibility between the staff students and parents I am excited and pleased to announce that in January our Junior cohort had a 92 passing rate on the ELA Regents Examination with 70 of our students passing the exam with a grade of 85-100 Congratulations to our students and to the English Department for your achievements Parents and guardians your contributions are invaluable to the school I look forward to continuing to work with you and to developing a relationship that will assist in the growth of your child Please encourage your child to attend after-school tutoring teachers are here to help all of our students This is also a reminder to log into your PupilPath account as a way of monitoring your childrsquos progress I look forward to seeing you at the next PTA meeting which is on Wednesday February 5th in the Library at 6pm Best Robert A Gentile Principal

Page | 3

Important

Information Parents please note

in order for us to

maintain efficient

communication

please update your

contact information

including your

home number

mobile number

email address and

emergency contacts

Parent Coordinator News

Dear Families

My name is Betty Benitez and I

am the Parent Coordinator for

Health Professions and Human

Services The role of parent

coordinator in NYC schools is

multi-faceted It is a position

which works directly with the

Principal and administrative staff

to make sure that our parent

community is supported and

informed As a parent I

understand the daily concerns

questions and needs of parents My

goal is to be as accessible as possible

during the school day to make sure

you have all the resources and

information you need to help your

child thrive in a supportive

environment

Sincerely

Betty Benitez

If you have any questions please feel

free to email me

at bbenitez4schoolsnycgov or via

phone at 2127809175 Ext3005

My Responsibilities Include

Maintaining a welcoming environment

for families

Ensuring communication between our teachers staff and

families

Organizing and hosting workshops on various

topics which pertain to our students and families

Working with our PTA on elections and school-wide

events

Page | 4

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document or use this space to emphasize a key point To place

this text box anywhere on the page just drag it]

PTA MEETINGS

February 5th 6pm - PTA Meeting - Library 3rd Floor March 11th 6pm - PTA Meeting - Library 3rd Floor April 1st 6pm - PTA Meeting - Library 3rd Floor May 13th 6pm - PTA Meeting - Library 3rd Floor June 10th 6pm - PTA Meeting - Library 3rd Floor

PTA

The PA PTA advocate for students and families update parents and families about the school plan and run activities for parents and families

PAPTAs can support schools in a number of ways including

hosting parent workshops organizing activities for familiesmdashboth academic

and social raising funds running volunteer events

Members All of the following are automatically members of their schoolrsquos PAPTA

Parents Step-parents Legally appointed guardians Foster parents 

Officers Officers of a PAPTA are responsible for the PAPTA budget events and activities Officers are elected by membership annually

Helpful links

httpswwwschoolsnycgovget-involvedfamiliesparent-associations

httpsptalinkorg

httpswwwptaorghomeAbout-National-Parent-Teacher-Association

PTA Executive Board

President Luis Branez Vice President Angelo Martinez

Treasurer Libby Schlesinger Secretary Stephanie Graham

Page | 5

February 12th 5-6 PM -Library 3rd Floor March 18th 5-6 PM -Library 3rd Floor April 22nd 5-6 PM -Library 3rd Floor May 20th 5-6 PM -Library 3rd Floor June 17th 5-6 PM -Library 3rd Floor

SLT MEETINGS

SLT

What is a School Leadership Team The School Leadership Team (SLT) is a group of people who develop educational policies for their school They also make sure there are resources to support those policies SLTs

Provide ongoing evaluations of a schoolrsquos educational programs and their impact on student achievement

Play an important role in school-based decision-making

Help to make school cultures more collaborative

There are three members of the school community who must be members of the SLT

Principal

Parent AssociationPTA President

UFT Chapter leader

The other members are elected parents and staff members

Helpful Links

httpswwwschoolsnycgovget-involvedfamiliesschool-leadership-team

Page | 6

StudentParent Resources

Resources

COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS SAT inforegistration httpswwwcollegeboardorg SAT Subject Tests httpscollegereadinesscollegeboardorgsat-subject-tests SAT Practice httpscollegereadinesscollegeboardorgsatpractice ACT inforegistration httpwwwactorgcontentactenproducts-and-servicesthe-acthtml College Boards Big Future (college planning) httpsbigfuturecollegeboardorg National Association for College Admission Counseling httpswwwnacacnetorg FastWeb httpswwwfastwebcom Common Application httpswwwcommonapporg STUDENTPARENT RESOURCES Pupil Path httpspupilpathskedulacom Common Core Resources httpswwwengagenyorg NYC DOE School Reports httpswwwschoolsnycgovschoolsM420 Online Virtual Library httpnovelnewyorkorg Khan Academy httpswwwkhanacademyorg GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS NY State Education Department httpwwwnysedgovcurriculum-instructiongeneral-education-and-diploma-requirements Regents Requirements httpswwwhescnygovprepare-for-collegeyour-high-school-path-to-collegeregents-requirementshtml

Page | 7

Upcoming CDI Events for February calendar

CDI Career Week

Feb 3 This Way Ahead Info Session 330pm Library Feb 4 Period 7 Resume Workshop in Media Lab Feb 5 HealthCare Options Fair 330pm Library Feb 6 Lunch amp Learn w NY Dept of Labor Media Lab

Other events (Sign up in B10) Feb 12-Period 4 CDI Resume Workshop Feb 13 Nursing Panel 330pm in Music Room Feb 14 FAFSA deadline for seniors Feb 26-Period 7 CDI Resume Workshop Feb 26 330pm YWLG meeting Library Feb 27-Period 4 CDI Resume Workshop

Fafsa Workshops (Sign up in the college office) Feb 3 9th amp10th Pd Feb 4 8th amp 9th Pd Feb 5 8th amp 9th Pd Feb 11 9th amp 10th Pd Feb 12 8th amp 9th Pd Feb 13 7th amp 8th Pd

Both periods required

Must not have class

Deadline to apply Feb 14th

Page | 8

QUICK GUIDE TO PUPIL PATH

httpspupilpathskedulacom FIRST STEPS ON PUPIL PATH Register at pupilpathskedulacom (click ARE YOU A NEW USER and complete the Information) After registering click on the link in the Datacation email sent to you Log into pupilpathskedulacom CLASS SCHEDULE This tab displays your childrsquos current schedule and teachers (formerly in the classes tab) ASSIGNMENTS TAB or ASSIGNMENTS SHORTCUT on HOMEPAGE This tab displays your childrsquos assignments and grades on those assignments Choose from the All Assignments view the Upcoming Assignments View (NEW) and the Graded Assignments view (NEW) GRADES TAB or GRADES SHORTCUT on HOMEPAGE This tab displays your grades past and present Choose from Class Performance view (NEW) Report Card view Transcript view or Exam view ATTENDANCE TAB or ATTENDANCE SHORTCUT on HOMEPAGE This tab displays your childrsquos Daily attendance history and Course attendance history CALENDAR TAB This tab displays your childrsquos daily attendance history as well as class attendance for any class where the teacher is using the online attendance function PROGRESS TAB This tab compares your childrsquos earned credits against the school Tracking and the New York State Graduation requirements

Page | 9

9th grade Global students just conducted a Book Fair where they presented a non-fiction book

from their classroom libraries that they read independently Some books students read Night by Eli Wiesel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi and The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida

10th grade Global students just studied the Industrial Revolution and had a Tea Party where each

student played the role of an historical character and had conversations from that perspective answering the Essential Question Was the industrial revolution more of a blessing or a curse Some people included Karl Marx Adam Smith and child factory workers

Some 11th grade US students had a student-led Socratic Seminar about the Essential

Question Was the Civil War inevitable Students also discussed the issue of whether Lincoln really deserves the title of Great Emancipator

12th Grade Participation in Government students recently wrote and delivered Soapbox Speeches

on issues in society that they would like to change This project is a collaboration with Civics for All program of the Dept of Education Students choose topics such as immigration teen depression animal abuse LGBTQ+ discrimination sexual harassment and standardized testing Six students were chosen to deliver their speeches in a city-wide event at the New York Historical Society

Page | 10

Fall 2020

Page | 11

iApplied

As part of the DOErsquos College Application Week CDI hosted several events to encourage seniors to apply to

colleges learn about alternatives complete their lists and meet with college representatives The largest

event was iApplied Over 60 students completed their CUNY application with a total of 150 students

completing applications that week Volunteers signed up to assist with the workshops students celebrated

by taking photos at the iApplied photo booth and raffles and t-shirts were given out It was a great event

Page | 12

February

2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

CDI This Way Ahead Info Session 330pm Library

Fafsa Workshop

9th amp10th Pd

Resume Workshop in Media Lab Period 7

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

HealthCare Options Fair 330pm Library

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

PTA Meeting

6-7PM

Lunch amp Learn w NY Dept of Labor Media Lab

Fafsa Workshop

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Fafsa Workshop

9th amp 10th Pd

CDI Resume Workshop Period 4

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

SLT Meeting

5-6PM

Nursing Panel 330pm in Music Room

Fafsa Workshop

7th amp 8th Pd

FAFSA deadline for seniors

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

CDI Resume Workshop Period 7

YWLG meeting Library 330 PM

CDI Resume Workshop Period 4

Page | 13

Presented by Emily Holl Director

Sibling Support Project

Hosted b y NYC DOE Division of Specialized

Instruction and Student Support Office of Safety and Youth Development (LGBTQ Programs) and Includenyc

Join us to learn about the unique concerns and opportunities of siblings of individuals

with disabilities and how to support them through Sibshops and other strategies

Sibshops are fun supportive events for siblings the family members who share the

longest-lasting relationship with a person who has a disability Sibshops provide

children with opportunities to obtain peer support and make connections while

sharing the delights and challenges faced by having a sibling with special needs

Those who are interested in becoming certified Sibshop Facilitators are

professionals and parents educators service providers adult siblings and anyone

who would like to learn more about life as a sib

Participants attending the training will learn how to organize a Sibshop andexperience

one firsthand Sibshop Facilitator Certification Training

bull Friday April 3 ndash 900 am to 330 pm (Light refreshments will be provided)

bull Saturday April 4 - 900 am to 300 pm (Light refreshments will be provided)

Note Must attend both days for certification If interested in sibling issues but not

necessarily interested in how to run a Sibshop you can attend just the first day of the

two-day training

Location

The High School of Fashion Industries 225 West 24th Street New York NY 10011

Please dress in layers as the temperature of the room can fluctuate

Registration

To register use this link httpsrebrandlysibshops

bull CTLE credits will be provided

bull Space is limited

For more information about the training please

contact seosibshopschoolsnycgov

Page | 14

Page | 15

Page 2: Parent Newsletter - Edl · Page | 1 February 1, 2020 Volume 1, Issue 1 Parent Newsletter High school for Health Professions and Human Services 345 East 15th Street, New York, NY 10003

Page | 2

PRINCIPALrsquoS NEWS 2019-2020 HPHS

INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS

We will provide access for all

students through culturally

relevant curriculum

Students will take

responsibility for their

learning by thinking critically

as readers writers

discussants scientists and

mathematicians Through

this process students will

become more intellectually

and emotionally engaged

and this will ultimately

promote greater college and

career readiness at HPHS

Principal Message to ParentsGuardians Welcome parents and guardians to the Spring 2020 semester I am excited to start the new semester with you Our goal as the staff at HPHS is to continue working with you in order to create a rich learning environment for all of our students Student success is a shared responsibility between the staff students and parents I am excited and pleased to announce that in January our Junior cohort had a 92 passing rate on the ELA Regents Examination with 70 of our students passing the exam with a grade of 85-100 Congratulations to our students and to the English Department for your achievements Parents and guardians your contributions are invaluable to the school I look forward to continuing to work with you and to developing a relationship that will assist in the growth of your child Please encourage your child to attend after-school tutoring teachers are here to help all of our students This is also a reminder to log into your PupilPath account as a way of monitoring your childrsquos progress I look forward to seeing you at the next PTA meeting which is on Wednesday February 5th in the Library at 6pm Best Robert A Gentile Principal

Page | 3

Important

Information Parents please note

in order for us to

maintain efficient

communication

please update your

contact information

including your

home number

mobile number

email address and

emergency contacts

Parent Coordinator News

Dear Families

My name is Betty Benitez and I

am the Parent Coordinator for

Health Professions and Human

Services The role of parent

coordinator in NYC schools is

multi-faceted It is a position

which works directly with the

Principal and administrative staff

to make sure that our parent

community is supported and

informed As a parent I

understand the daily concerns

questions and needs of parents My

goal is to be as accessible as possible

during the school day to make sure

you have all the resources and

information you need to help your

child thrive in a supportive

environment

Sincerely

Betty Benitez

If you have any questions please feel

free to email me

at bbenitez4schoolsnycgov or via

phone at 2127809175 Ext3005

My Responsibilities Include

Maintaining a welcoming environment

for families

Ensuring communication between our teachers staff and

families

Organizing and hosting workshops on various

topics which pertain to our students and families

Working with our PTA on elections and school-wide

events

Page | 4

[Grab your readerrsquos attention with a great quote from the

document or use this space to emphasize a key point To place

this text box anywhere on the page just drag it]

PTA MEETINGS

February 5th 6pm - PTA Meeting - Library 3rd Floor March 11th 6pm - PTA Meeting - Library 3rd Floor April 1st 6pm - PTA Meeting - Library 3rd Floor May 13th 6pm - PTA Meeting - Library 3rd Floor June 10th 6pm - PTA Meeting - Library 3rd Floor

PTA

The PA PTA advocate for students and families update parents and families about the school plan and run activities for parents and families

PAPTAs can support schools in a number of ways including

hosting parent workshops organizing activities for familiesmdashboth academic

and social raising funds running volunteer events

Members All of the following are automatically members of their schoolrsquos PAPTA

Parents Step-parents Legally appointed guardians Foster parents 

Officers Officers of a PAPTA are responsible for the PAPTA budget events and activities Officers are elected by membership annually

Helpful links

httpswwwschoolsnycgovget-involvedfamiliesparent-associations

httpsptalinkorg

httpswwwptaorghomeAbout-National-Parent-Teacher-Association

PTA Executive Board

President Luis Branez Vice President Angelo Martinez

Treasurer Libby Schlesinger Secretary Stephanie Graham

Page | 5

February 12th 5-6 PM -Library 3rd Floor March 18th 5-6 PM -Library 3rd Floor April 22nd 5-6 PM -Library 3rd Floor May 20th 5-6 PM -Library 3rd Floor June 17th 5-6 PM -Library 3rd Floor

SLT MEETINGS

SLT

What is a School Leadership Team The School Leadership Team (SLT) is a group of people who develop educational policies for their school They also make sure there are resources to support those policies SLTs

Provide ongoing evaluations of a schoolrsquos educational programs and their impact on student achievement

Play an important role in school-based decision-making

Help to make school cultures more collaborative

There are three members of the school community who must be members of the SLT

Principal

Parent AssociationPTA President

UFT Chapter leader

The other members are elected parents and staff members

Helpful Links

httpswwwschoolsnycgovget-involvedfamiliesschool-leadership-team

Page | 6

StudentParent Resources

Resources

COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS SAT inforegistration httpswwwcollegeboardorg SAT Subject Tests httpscollegereadinesscollegeboardorgsat-subject-tests SAT Practice httpscollegereadinesscollegeboardorgsatpractice ACT inforegistration httpwwwactorgcontentactenproducts-and-servicesthe-acthtml College Boards Big Future (college planning) httpsbigfuturecollegeboardorg National Association for College Admission Counseling httpswwwnacacnetorg FastWeb httpswwwfastwebcom Common Application httpswwwcommonapporg STUDENTPARENT RESOURCES Pupil Path httpspupilpathskedulacom Common Core Resources httpswwwengagenyorg NYC DOE School Reports httpswwwschoolsnycgovschoolsM420 Online Virtual Library httpnovelnewyorkorg Khan Academy httpswwwkhanacademyorg GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS NY State Education Department httpwwwnysedgovcurriculum-instructiongeneral-education-and-diploma-requirements Regents Requirements httpswwwhescnygovprepare-for-collegeyour-high-school-path-to-collegeregents-requirementshtml

Page | 7

Upcoming CDI Events for February calendar

CDI Career Week

Feb 3 This Way Ahead Info Session 330pm Library Feb 4 Period 7 Resume Workshop in Media Lab Feb 5 HealthCare Options Fair 330pm Library Feb 6 Lunch amp Learn w NY Dept of Labor Media Lab

Other events (Sign up in B10) Feb 12-Period 4 CDI Resume Workshop Feb 13 Nursing Panel 330pm in Music Room Feb 14 FAFSA deadline for seniors Feb 26-Period 7 CDI Resume Workshop Feb 26 330pm YWLG meeting Library Feb 27-Period 4 CDI Resume Workshop

Fafsa Workshops (Sign up in the college office) Feb 3 9th amp10th Pd Feb 4 8th amp 9th Pd Feb 5 8th amp 9th Pd Feb 11 9th amp 10th Pd Feb 12 8th amp 9th Pd Feb 13 7th amp 8th Pd

Both periods required

Must not have class

Deadline to apply Feb 14th

Page | 8

QUICK GUIDE TO PUPIL PATH

httpspupilpathskedulacom FIRST STEPS ON PUPIL PATH Register at pupilpathskedulacom (click ARE YOU A NEW USER and complete the Information) After registering click on the link in the Datacation email sent to you Log into pupilpathskedulacom CLASS SCHEDULE This tab displays your childrsquos current schedule and teachers (formerly in the classes tab) ASSIGNMENTS TAB or ASSIGNMENTS SHORTCUT on HOMEPAGE This tab displays your childrsquos assignments and grades on those assignments Choose from the All Assignments view the Upcoming Assignments View (NEW) and the Graded Assignments view (NEW) GRADES TAB or GRADES SHORTCUT on HOMEPAGE This tab displays your grades past and present Choose from Class Performance view (NEW) Report Card view Transcript view or Exam view ATTENDANCE TAB or ATTENDANCE SHORTCUT on HOMEPAGE This tab displays your childrsquos Daily attendance history and Course attendance history CALENDAR TAB This tab displays your childrsquos daily attendance history as well as class attendance for any class where the teacher is using the online attendance function PROGRESS TAB This tab compares your childrsquos earned credits against the school Tracking and the New York State Graduation requirements

Page | 9

9th grade Global students just conducted a Book Fair where they presented a non-fiction book

from their classroom libraries that they read independently Some books students read Night by Eli Wiesel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi and The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida

10th grade Global students just studied the Industrial Revolution and had a Tea Party where each

student played the role of an historical character and had conversations from that perspective answering the Essential Question Was the industrial revolution more of a blessing or a curse Some people included Karl Marx Adam Smith and child factory workers

Some 11th grade US students had a student-led Socratic Seminar about the Essential

Question Was the Civil War inevitable Students also discussed the issue of whether Lincoln really deserves the title of Great Emancipator

12th Grade Participation in Government students recently wrote and delivered Soapbox Speeches

on issues in society that they would like to change This project is a collaboration with Civics for All program of the Dept of Education Students choose topics such as immigration teen depression animal abuse LGBTQ+ discrimination sexual harassment and standardized testing Six students were chosen to deliver their speeches in a city-wide event at the New York Historical Society

Page | 10

Fall 2020

Page | 11

iApplied

As part of the DOErsquos College Application Week CDI hosted several events to encourage seniors to apply to

colleges learn about alternatives complete their lists and meet with college representatives The largest

event was iApplied Over 60 students completed their CUNY application with a total of 150 students

completing applications that week Volunteers signed up to assist with the workshops students celebrated

by taking photos at the iApplied photo booth and raffles and t-shirts were given out It was a great event

Page | 12

February

2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

CDI This Way Ahead Info Session 330pm Library

Fafsa Workshop

9th amp10th Pd

Resume Workshop in Media Lab Period 7

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

HealthCare Options Fair 330pm Library

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

PTA Meeting

6-7PM

Lunch amp Learn w NY Dept of Labor Media Lab

Fafsa Workshop

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Fafsa Workshop

9th amp 10th Pd

CDI Resume Workshop Period 4

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

SLT Meeting

5-6PM

Nursing Panel 330pm in Music Room

Fafsa Workshop

7th amp 8th Pd

FAFSA deadline for seniors

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

CDI Resume Workshop Period 7

YWLG meeting Library 330 PM

CDI Resume Workshop Period 4

Page | 13

Presented by Emily Holl Director

Sibling Support Project

Hosted b y NYC DOE Division of Specialized

Instruction and Student Support Office of Safety and Youth Development (LGBTQ Programs) and Includenyc

Join us to learn about the unique concerns and opportunities of siblings of individuals

with disabilities and how to support them through Sibshops and other strategies

Sibshops are fun supportive events for siblings the family members who share the

longest-lasting relationship with a person who has a disability Sibshops provide

children with opportunities to obtain peer support and make connections while

sharing the delights and challenges faced by having a sibling with special needs

Those who are interested in becoming certified Sibshop Facilitators are

professionals and parents educators service providers adult siblings and anyone

who would like to learn more about life as a sib

Participants attending the training will learn how to organize a Sibshop andexperience

one firsthand Sibshop Facilitator Certification Training

bull Friday April 3 ndash 900 am to 330 pm (Light refreshments will be provided)

bull Saturday April 4 - 900 am to 300 pm (Light refreshments will be provided)

Note Must attend both days for certification If interested in sibling issues but not

necessarily interested in how to run a Sibshop you can attend just the first day of the

two-day training

Location

The High School of Fashion Industries 225 West 24th Street New York NY 10011

Please dress in layers as the temperature of the room can fluctuate

Registration

To register use this link httpsrebrandlysibshops

bull CTLE credits will be provided

bull Space is limited

For more information about the training please

contact seosibshopschoolsnycgov

Page | 14

Page | 15

Page 3: Parent Newsletter - Edl · Page | 1 February 1, 2020 Volume 1, Issue 1 Parent Newsletter High school for Health Professions and Human Services 345 East 15th Street, New York, NY 10003

Page | 3

Important

Information Parents please note

in order for us to

maintain efficient

communication

please update your

contact information

including your

home number

mobile number

email address and

emergency contacts

Parent Coordinator News

Dear Families

My name is Betty Benitez and I

am the Parent Coordinator for

Health Professions and Human

Services The role of parent

coordinator in NYC schools is

multi-faceted It is a position

which works directly with the

Principal and administrative staff

to make sure that our parent

community is supported and

informed As a parent I

understand the daily concerns

questions and needs of parents My

goal is to be as accessible as possible

during the school day to make sure

you have all the resources and

information you need to help your

child thrive in a supportive

environment

Sincerely

Betty Benitez

If you have any questions please feel

free to email me

at bbenitez4schoolsnycgov or via

phone at 2127809175 Ext3005

My Responsibilities Include

Maintaining a welcoming environment

for families

Ensuring communication between our teachers staff and

families

Organizing and hosting workshops on various

topics which pertain to our students and families

Working with our PTA on elections and school-wide

events

Page | 4

[Grab your readerrsquos attention with a great quote from the

document or use this space to emphasize a key point To place

this text box anywhere on the page just drag it]

PTA MEETINGS

February 5th 6pm - PTA Meeting - Library 3rd Floor March 11th 6pm - PTA Meeting - Library 3rd Floor April 1st 6pm - PTA Meeting - Library 3rd Floor May 13th 6pm - PTA Meeting - Library 3rd Floor June 10th 6pm - PTA Meeting - Library 3rd Floor

PTA

The PA PTA advocate for students and families update parents and families about the school plan and run activities for parents and families

PAPTAs can support schools in a number of ways including

hosting parent workshops organizing activities for familiesmdashboth academic

and social raising funds running volunteer events

Members All of the following are automatically members of their schoolrsquos PAPTA

Parents Step-parents Legally appointed guardians Foster parents 

Officers Officers of a PAPTA are responsible for the PAPTA budget events and activities Officers are elected by membership annually

Helpful links

httpswwwschoolsnycgovget-involvedfamiliesparent-associations

httpsptalinkorg

httpswwwptaorghomeAbout-National-Parent-Teacher-Association

PTA Executive Board

President Luis Branez Vice President Angelo Martinez

Treasurer Libby Schlesinger Secretary Stephanie Graham

Page | 5

February 12th 5-6 PM -Library 3rd Floor March 18th 5-6 PM -Library 3rd Floor April 22nd 5-6 PM -Library 3rd Floor May 20th 5-6 PM -Library 3rd Floor June 17th 5-6 PM -Library 3rd Floor

SLT MEETINGS

SLT

What is a School Leadership Team The School Leadership Team (SLT) is a group of people who develop educational policies for their school They also make sure there are resources to support those policies SLTs

Provide ongoing evaluations of a schoolrsquos educational programs and their impact on student achievement

Play an important role in school-based decision-making

Help to make school cultures more collaborative

There are three members of the school community who must be members of the SLT

Principal

Parent AssociationPTA President

UFT Chapter leader

The other members are elected parents and staff members

Helpful Links

httpswwwschoolsnycgovget-involvedfamiliesschool-leadership-team

Page | 6

StudentParent Resources

Resources

COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS SAT inforegistration httpswwwcollegeboardorg SAT Subject Tests httpscollegereadinesscollegeboardorgsat-subject-tests SAT Practice httpscollegereadinesscollegeboardorgsatpractice ACT inforegistration httpwwwactorgcontentactenproducts-and-servicesthe-acthtml College Boards Big Future (college planning) httpsbigfuturecollegeboardorg National Association for College Admission Counseling httpswwwnacacnetorg FastWeb httpswwwfastwebcom Common Application httpswwwcommonapporg STUDENTPARENT RESOURCES Pupil Path httpspupilpathskedulacom Common Core Resources httpswwwengagenyorg NYC DOE School Reports httpswwwschoolsnycgovschoolsM420 Online Virtual Library httpnovelnewyorkorg Khan Academy httpswwwkhanacademyorg GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS NY State Education Department httpwwwnysedgovcurriculum-instructiongeneral-education-and-diploma-requirements Regents Requirements httpswwwhescnygovprepare-for-collegeyour-high-school-path-to-collegeregents-requirementshtml

Page | 7

Upcoming CDI Events for February calendar

CDI Career Week

Feb 3 This Way Ahead Info Session 330pm Library Feb 4 Period 7 Resume Workshop in Media Lab Feb 5 HealthCare Options Fair 330pm Library Feb 6 Lunch amp Learn w NY Dept of Labor Media Lab

Other events (Sign up in B10) Feb 12-Period 4 CDI Resume Workshop Feb 13 Nursing Panel 330pm in Music Room Feb 14 FAFSA deadline for seniors Feb 26-Period 7 CDI Resume Workshop Feb 26 330pm YWLG meeting Library Feb 27-Period 4 CDI Resume Workshop

Fafsa Workshops (Sign up in the college office) Feb 3 9th amp10th Pd Feb 4 8th amp 9th Pd Feb 5 8th amp 9th Pd Feb 11 9th amp 10th Pd Feb 12 8th amp 9th Pd Feb 13 7th amp 8th Pd

Both periods required

Must not have class

Deadline to apply Feb 14th

Page | 8

QUICK GUIDE TO PUPIL PATH

httpspupilpathskedulacom FIRST STEPS ON PUPIL PATH Register at pupilpathskedulacom (click ARE YOU A NEW USER and complete the Information) After registering click on the link in the Datacation email sent to you Log into pupilpathskedulacom CLASS SCHEDULE This tab displays your childrsquos current schedule and teachers (formerly in the classes tab) ASSIGNMENTS TAB or ASSIGNMENTS SHORTCUT on HOMEPAGE This tab displays your childrsquos assignments and grades on those assignments Choose from the All Assignments view the Upcoming Assignments View (NEW) and the Graded Assignments view (NEW) GRADES TAB or GRADES SHORTCUT on HOMEPAGE This tab displays your grades past and present Choose from Class Performance view (NEW) Report Card view Transcript view or Exam view ATTENDANCE TAB or ATTENDANCE SHORTCUT on HOMEPAGE This tab displays your childrsquos Daily attendance history and Course attendance history CALENDAR TAB This tab displays your childrsquos daily attendance history as well as class attendance for any class where the teacher is using the online attendance function PROGRESS TAB This tab compares your childrsquos earned credits against the school Tracking and the New York State Graduation requirements

Page | 9

9th grade Global students just conducted a Book Fair where they presented a non-fiction book

from their classroom libraries that they read independently Some books students read Night by Eli Wiesel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi and The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida

10th grade Global students just studied the Industrial Revolution and had a Tea Party where each

student played the role of an historical character and had conversations from that perspective answering the Essential Question Was the industrial revolution more of a blessing or a curse Some people included Karl Marx Adam Smith and child factory workers

Some 11th grade US students had a student-led Socratic Seminar about the Essential

Question Was the Civil War inevitable Students also discussed the issue of whether Lincoln really deserves the title of Great Emancipator

12th Grade Participation in Government students recently wrote and delivered Soapbox Speeches

on issues in society that they would like to change This project is a collaboration with Civics for All program of the Dept of Education Students choose topics such as immigration teen depression animal abuse LGBTQ+ discrimination sexual harassment and standardized testing Six students were chosen to deliver their speeches in a city-wide event at the New York Historical Society

Page | 10

Fall 2020

Page | 11

iApplied

As part of the DOErsquos College Application Week CDI hosted several events to encourage seniors to apply to

colleges learn about alternatives complete their lists and meet with college representatives The largest

event was iApplied Over 60 students completed their CUNY application with a total of 150 students

completing applications that week Volunteers signed up to assist with the workshops students celebrated

by taking photos at the iApplied photo booth and raffles and t-shirts were given out It was a great event

Page | 12

February

2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

CDI This Way Ahead Info Session 330pm Library

Fafsa Workshop

9th amp10th Pd

Resume Workshop in Media Lab Period 7

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

HealthCare Options Fair 330pm Library

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

PTA Meeting

6-7PM

Lunch amp Learn w NY Dept of Labor Media Lab

Fafsa Workshop

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Fafsa Workshop

9th amp 10th Pd

CDI Resume Workshop Period 4

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

SLT Meeting

5-6PM

Nursing Panel 330pm in Music Room

Fafsa Workshop

7th amp 8th Pd

FAFSA deadline for seniors

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

CDI Resume Workshop Period 7

YWLG meeting Library 330 PM

CDI Resume Workshop Period 4

Page | 13

Presented by Emily Holl Director

Sibling Support Project

Hosted b y NYC DOE Division of Specialized

Instruction and Student Support Office of Safety and Youth Development (LGBTQ Programs) and Includenyc

Join us to learn about the unique concerns and opportunities of siblings of individuals

with disabilities and how to support them through Sibshops and other strategies

Sibshops are fun supportive events for siblings the family members who share the

longest-lasting relationship with a person who has a disability Sibshops provide

children with opportunities to obtain peer support and make connections while

sharing the delights and challenges faced by having a sibling with special needs

Those who are interested in becoming certified Sibshop Facilitators are

professionals and parents educators service providers adult siblings and anyone

who would like to learn more about life as a sib

Participants attending the training will learn how to organize a Sibshop andexperience

one firsthand Sibshop Facilitator Certification Training

bull Friday April 3 ndash 900 am to 330 pm (Light refreshments will be provided)

bull Saturday April 4 - 900 am to 300 pm (Light refreshments will be provided)

Note Must attend both days for certification If interested in sibling issues but not

necessarily interested in how to run a Sibshop you can attend just the first day of the

two-day training

Location

The High School of Fashion Industries 225 West 24th Street New York NY 10011

Please dress in layers as the temperature of the room can fluctuate

Registration

To register use this link httpsrebrandlysibshops

bull CTLE credits will be provided

bull Space is limited

For more information about the training please

contact seosibshopschoolsnycgov

Page | 14

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Page | 4

[Grab your readerrsquos attention with a great quote from the

document or use this space to emphasize a key point To place

this text box anywhere on the page just drag it]

PTA MEETINGS

February 5th 6pm - PTA Meeting - Library 3rd Floor March 11th 6pm - PTA Meeting - Library 3rd Floor April 1st 6pm - PTA Meeting - Library 3rd Floor May 13th 6pm - PTA Meeting - Library 3rd Floor June 10th 6pm - PTA Meeting - Library 3rd Floor

PTA

The PA PTA advocate for students and families update parents and families about the school plan and run activities for parents and families

PAPTAs can support schools in a number of ways including

hosting parent workshops organizing activities for familiesmdashboth academic

and social raising funds running volunteer events

Members All of the following are automatically members of their schoolrsquos PAPTA

Parents Step-parents Legally appointed guardians Foster parents 

Officers Officers of a PAPTA are responsible for the PAPTA budget events and activities Officers are elected by membership annually

Helpful links

httpswwwschoolsnycgovget-involvedfamiliesparent-associations

httpsptalinkorg

httpswwwptaorghomeAbout-National-Parent-Teacher-Association

PTA Executive Board

President Luis Branez Vice President Angelo Martinez

Treasurer Libby Schlesinger Secretary Stephanie Graham

Page | 5

February 12th 5-6 PM -Library 3rd Floor March 18th 5-6 PM -Library 3rd Floor April 22nd 5-6 PM -Library 3rd Floor May 20th 5-6 PM -Library 3rd Floor June 17th 5-6 PM -Library 3rd Floor

SLT MEETINGS

SLT

What is a School Leadership Team The School Leadership Team (SLT) is a group of people who develop educational policies for their school They also make sure there are resources to support those policies SLTs

Provide ongoing evaluations of a schoolrsquos educational programs and their impact on student achievement

Play an important role in school-based decision-making

Help to make school cultures more collaborative

There are three members of the school community who must be members of the SLT

Principal

Parent AssociationPTA President

UFT Chapter leader

The other members are elected parents and staff members

Helpful Links

httpswwwschoolsnycgovget-involvedfamiliesschool-leadership-team

Page | 6

StudentParent Resources

Resources

COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS SAT inforegistration httpswwwcollegeboardorg SAT Subject Tests httpscollegereadinesscollegeboardorgsat-subject-tests SAT Practice httpscollegereadinesscollegeboardorgsatpractice ACT inforegistration httpwwwactorgcontentactenproducts-and-servicesthe-acthtml College Boards Big Future (college planning) httpsbigfuturecollegeboardorg National Association for College Admission Counseling httpswwwnacacnetorg FastWeb httpswwwfastwebcom Common Application httpswwwcommonapporg STUDENTPARENT RESOURCES Pupil Path httpspupilpathskedulacom Common Core Resources httpswwwengagenyorg NYC DOE School Reports httpswwwschoolsnycgovschoolsM420 Online Virtual Library httpnovelnewyorkorg Khan Academy httpswwwkhanacademyorg GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS NY State Education Department httpwwwnysedgovcurriculum-instructiongeneral-education-and-diploma-requirements Regents Requirements httpswwwhescnygovprepare-for-collegeyour-high-school-path-to-collegeregents-requirementshtml

Page | 7

Upcoming CDI Events for February calendar

CDI Career Week

Feb 3 This Way Ahead Info Session 330pm Library Feb 4 Period 7 Resume Workshop in Media Lab Feb 5 HealthCare Options Fair 330pm Library Feb 6 Lunch amp Learn w NY Dept of Labor Media Lab

Other events (Sign up in B10) Feb 12-Period 4 CDI Resume Workshop Feb 13 Nursing Panel 330pm in Music Room Feb 14 FAFSA deadline for seniors Feb 26-Period 7 CDI Resume Workshop Feb 26 330pm YWLG meeting Library Feb 27-Period 4 CDI Resume Workshop

Fafsa Workshops (Sign up in the college office) Feb 3 9th amp10th Pd Feb 4 8th amp 9th Pd Feb 5 8th amp 9th Pd Feb 11 9th amp 10th Pd Feb 12 8th amp 9th Pd Feb 13 7th amp 8th Pd

Both periods required

Must not have class

Deadline to apply Feb 14th

Page | 8

QUICK GUIDE TO PUPIL PATH

httpspupilpathskedulacom FIRST STEPS ON PUPIL PATH Register at pupilpathskedulacom (click ARE YOU A NEW USER and complete the Information) After registering click on the link in the Datacation email sent to you Log into pupilpathskedulacom CLASS SCHEDULE This tab displays your childrsquos current schedule and teachers (formerly in the classes tab) ASSIGNMENTS TAB or ASSIGNMENTS SHORTCUT on HOMEPAGE This tab displays your childrsquos assignments and grades on those assignments Choose from the All Assignments view the Upcoming Assignments View (NEW) and the Graded Assignments view (NEW) GRADES TAB or GRADES SHORTCUT on HOMEPAGE This tab displays your grades past and present Choose from Class Performance view (NEW) Report Card view Transcript view or Exam view ATTENDANCE TAB or ATTENDANCE SHORTCUT on HOMEPAGE This tab displays your childrsquos Daily attendance history and Course attendance history CALENDAR TAB This tab displays your childrsquos daily attendance history as well as class attendance for any class where the teacher is using the online attendance function PROGRESS TAB This tab compares your childrsquos earned credits against the school Tracking and the New York State Graduation requirements

Page | 9

9th grade Global students just conducted a Book Fair where they presented a non-fiction book

from their classroom libraries that they read independently Some books students read Night by Eli Wiesel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi and The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida

10th grade Global students just studied the Industrial Revolution and had a Tea Party where each

student played the role of an historical character and had conversations from that perspective answering the Essential Question Was the industrial revolution more of a blessing or a curse Some people included Karl Marx Adam Smith and child factory workers

Some 11th grade US students had a student-led Socratic Seminar about the Essential

Question Was the Civil War inevitable Students also discussed the issue of whether Lincoln really deserves the title of Great Emancipator

12th Grade Participation in Government students recently wrote and delivered Soapbox Speeches

on issues in society that they would like to change This project is a collaboration with Civics for All program of the Dept of Education Students choose topics such as immigration teen depression animal abuse LGBTQ+ discrimination sexual harassment and standardized testing Six students were chosen to deliver their speeches in a city-wide event at the New York Historical Society

Page | 10

Fall 2020

Page | 11

iApplied

As part of the DOErsquos College Application Week CDI hosted several events to encourage seniors to apply to

colleges learn about alternatives complete their lists and meet with college representatives The largest

event was iApplied Over 60 students completed their CUNY application with a total of 150 students

completing applications that week Volunteers signed up to assist with the workshops students celebrated

by taking photos at the iApplied photo booth and raffles and t-shirts were given out It was a great event

Page | 12

February

2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

CDI This Way Ahead Info Session 330pm Library

Fafsa Workshop

9th amp10th Pd

Resume Workshop in Media Lab Period 7

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

HealthCare Options Fair 330pm Library

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

PTA Meeting

6-7PM

Lunch amp Learn w NY Dept of Labor Media Lab

Fafsa Workshop

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Fafsa Workshop

9th amp 10th Pd

CDI Resume Workshop Period 4

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

SLT Meeting

5-6PM

Nursing Panel 330pm in Music Room

Fafsa Workshop

7th amp 8th Pd

FAFSA deadline for seniors

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

CDI Resume Workshop Period 7

YWLG meeting Library 330 PM

CDI Resume Workshop Period 4

Page | 13

Presented by Emily Holl Director

Sibling Support Project

Hosted b y NYC DOE Division of Specialized

Instruction and Student Support Office of Safety and Youth Development (LGBTQ Programs) and Includenyc

Join us to learn about the unique concerns and opportunities of siblings of individuals

with disabilities and how to support them through Sibshops and other strategies

Sibshops are fun supportive events for siblings the family members who share the

longest-lasting relationship with a person who has a disability Sibshops provide

children with opportunities to obtain peer support and make connections while

sharing the delights and challenges faced by having a sibling with special needs

Those who are interested in becoming certified Sibshop Facilitators are

professionals and parents educators service providers adult siblings and anyone

who would like to learn more about life as a sib

Participants attending the training will learn how to organize a Sibshop andexperience

one firsthand Sibshop Facilitator Certification Training

bull Friday April 3 ndash 900 am to 330 pm (Light refreshments will be provided)

bull Saturday April 4 - 900 am to 300 pm (Light refreshments will be provided)

Note Must attend both days for certification If interested in sibling issues but not

necessarily interested in how to run a Sibshop you can attend just the first day of the

two-day training

Location

The High School of Fashion Industries 225 West 24th Street New York NY 10011

Please dress in layers as the temperature of the room can fluctuate

Registration

To register use this link httpsrebrandlysibshops

bull CTLE credits will be provided

bull Space is limited

For more information about the training please

contact seosibshopschoolsnycgov

Page | 14

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Page | 5

February 12th 5-6 PM -Library 3rd Floor March 18th 5-6 PM -Library 3rd Floor April 22nd 5-6 PM -Library 3rd Floor May 20th 5-6 PM -Library 3rd Floor June 17th 5-6 PM -Library 3rd Floor

SLT MEETINGS

SLT

What is a School Leadership Team The School Leadership Team (SLT) is a group of people who develop educational policies for their school They also make sure there are resources to support those policies SLTs

Provide ongoing evaluations of a schoolrsquos educational programs and their impact on student achievement

Play an important role in school-based decision-making

Help to make school cultures more collaborative

There are three members of the school community who must be members of the SLT

Principal

Parent AssociationPTA President

UFT Chapter leader

The other members are elected parents and staff members

Helpful Links

httpswwwschoolsnycgovget-involvedfamiliesschool-leadership-team

Page | 6

StudentParent Resources

Resources

COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS SAT inforegistration httpswwwcollegeboardorg SAT Subject Tests httpscollegereadinesscollegeboardorgsat-subject-tests SAT Practice httpscollegereadinesscollegeboardorgsatpractice ACT inforegistration httpwwwactorgcontentactenproducts-and-servicesthe-acthtml College Boards Big Future (college planning) httpsbigfuturecollegeboardorg National Association for College Admission Counseling httpswwwnacacnetorg FastWeb httpswwwfastwebcom Common Application httpswwwcommonapporg STUDENTPARENT RESOURCES Pupil Path httpspupilpathskedulacom Common Core Resources httpswwwengagenyorg NYC DOE School Reports httpswwwschoolsnycgovschoolsM420 Online Virtual Library httpnovelnewyorkorg Khan Academy httpswwwkhanacademyorg GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS NY State Education Department httpwwwnysedgovcurriculum-instructiongeneral-education-and-diploma-requirements Regents Requirements httpswwwhescnygovprepare-for-collegeyour-high-school-path-to-collegeregents-requirementshtml

Page | 7

Upcoming CDI Events for February calendar

CDI Career Week

Feb 3 This Way Ahead Info Session 330pm Library Feb 4 Period 7 Resume Workshop in Media Lab Feb 5 HealthCare Options Fair 330pm Library Feb 6 Lunch amp Learn w NY Dept of Labor Media Lab

Other events (Sign up in B10) Feb 12-Period 4 CDI Resume Workshop Feb 13 Nursing Panel 330pm in Music Room Feb 14 FAFSA deadline for seniors Feb 26-Period 7 CDI Resume Workshop Feb 26 330pm YWLG meeting Library Feb 27-Period 4 CDI Resume Workshop

Fafsa Workshops (Sign up in the college office) Feb 3 9th amp10th Pd Feb 4 8th amp 9th Pd Feb 5 8th amp 9th Pd Feb 11 9th amp 10th Pd Feb 12 8th amp 9th Pd Feb 13 7th amp 8th Pd

Both periods required

Must not have class

Deadline to apply Feb 14th

Page | 8

QUICK GUIDE TO PUPIL PATH

httpspupilpathskedulacom FIRST STEPS ON PUPIL PATH Register at pupilpathskedulacom (click ARE YOU A NEW USER and complete the Information) After registering click on the link in the Datacation email sent to you Log into pupilpathskedulacom CLASS SCHEDULE This tab displays your childrsquos current schedule and teachers (formerly in the classes tab) ASSIGNMENTS TAB or ASSIGNMENTS SHORTCUT on HOMEPAGE This tab displays your childrsquos assignments and grades on those assignments Choose from the All Assignments view the Upcoming Assignments View (NEW) and the Graded Assignments view (NEW) GRADES TAB or GRADES SHORTCUT on HOMEPAGE This tab displays your grades past and present Choose from Class Performance view (NEW) Report Card view Transcript view or Exam view ATTENDANCE TAB or ATTENDANCE SHORTCUT on HOMEPAGE This tab displays your childrsquos Daily attendance history and Course attendance history CALENDAR TAB This tab displays your childrsquos daily attendance history as well as class attendance for any class where the teacher is using the online attendance function PROGRESS TAB This tab compares your childrsquos earned credits against the school Tracking and the New York State Graduation requirements

Page | 9

9th grade Global students just conducted a Book Fair where they presented a non-fiction book

from their classroom libraries that they read independently Some books students read Night by Eli Wiesel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi and The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida

10th grade Global students just studied the Industrial Revolution and had a Tea Party where each

student played the role of an historical character and had conversations from that perspective answering the Essential Question Was the industrial revolution more of a blessing or a curse Some people included Karl Marx Adam Smith and child factory workers

Some 11th grade US students had a student-led Socratic Seminar about the Essential

Question Was the Civil War inevitable Students also discussed the issue of whether Lincoln really deserves the title of Great Emancipator

12th Grade Participation in Government students recently wrote and delivered Soapbox Speeches

on issues in society that they would like to change This project is a collaboration with Civics for All program of the Dept of Education Students choose topics such as immigration teen depression animal abuse LGBTQ+ discrimination sexual harassment and standardized testing Six students were chosen to deliver their speeches in a city-wide event at the New York Historical Society

Page | 10

Fall 2020

Page | 11

iApplied

As part of the DOErsquos College Application Week CDI hosted several events to encourage seniors to apply to

colleges learn about alternatives complete their lists and meet with college representatives The largest

event was iApplied Over 60 students completed their CUNY application with a total of 150 students

completing applications that week Volunteers signed up to assist with the workshops students celebrated

by taking photos at the iApplied photo booth and raffles and t-shirts were given out It was a great event

Page | 12

February

2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

CDI This Way Ahead Info Session 330pm Library

Fafsa Workshop

9th amp10th Pd

Resume Workshop in Media Lab Period 7

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

HealthCare Options Fair 330pm Library

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

PTA Meeting

6-7PM

Lunch amp Learn w NY Dept of Labor Media Lab

Fafsa Workshop

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Fafsa Workshop

9th amp 10th Pd

CDI Resume Workshop Period 4

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

SLT Meeting

5-6PM

Nursing Panel 330pm in Music Room

Fafsa Workshop

7th amp 8th Pd

FAFSA deadline for seniors

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

CDI Resume Workshop Period 7

YWLG meeting Library 330 PM

CDI Resume Workshop Period 4

Page | 13

Presented by Emily Holl Director

Sibling Support Project

Hosted b y NYC DOE Division of Specialized

Instruction and Student Support Office of Safety and Youth Development (LGBTQ Programs) and Includenyc

Join us to learn about the unique concerns and opportunities of siblings of individuals

with disabilities and how to support them through Sibshops and other strategies

Sibshops are fun supportive events for siblings the family members who share the

longest-lasting relationship with a person who has a disability Sibshops provide

children with opportunities to obtain peer support and make connections while

sharing the delights and challenges faced by having a sibling with special needs

Those who are interested in becoming certified Sibshop Facilitators are

professionals and parents educators service providers adult siblings and anyone

who would like to learn more about life as a sib

Participants attending the training will learn how to organize a Sibshop andexperience

one firsthand Sibshop Facilitator Certification Training

bull Friday April 3 ndash 900 am to 330 pm (Light refreshments will be provided)

bull Saturday April 4 - 900 am to 300 pm (Light refreshments will be provided)

Note Must attend both days for certification If interested in sibling issues but not

necessarily interested in how to run a Sibshop you can attend just the first day of the

two-day training

Location

The High School of Fashion Industries 225 West 24th Street New York NY 10011

Please dress in layers as the temperature of the room can fluctuate

Registration

To register use this link httpsrebrandlysibshops

bull CTLE credits will be provided

bull Space is limited

For more information about the training please

contact seosibshopschoolsnycgov

Page | 14

Page | 15

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Page | 6

StudentParent Resources

Resources

COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS SAT inforegistration httpswwwcollegeboardorg SAT Subject Tests httpscollegereadinesscollegeboardorgsat-subject-tests SAT Practice httpscollegereadinesscollegeboardorgsatpractice ACT inforegistration httpwwwactorgcontentactenproducts-and-servicesthe-acthtml College Boards Big Future (college planning) httpsbigfuturecollegeboardorg National Association for College Admission Counseling httpswwwnacacnetorg FastWeb httpswwwfastwebcom Common Application httpswwwcommonapporg STUDENTPARENT RESOURCES Pupil Path httpspupilpathskedulacom Common Core Resources httpswwwengagenyorg NYC DOE School Reports httpswwwschoolsnycgovschoolsM420 Online Virtual Library httpnovelnewyorkorg Khan Academy httpswwwkhanacademyorg GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS NY State Education Department httpwwwnysedgovcurriculum-instructiongeneral-education-and-diploma-requirements Regents Requirements httpswwwhescnygovprepare-for-collegeyour-high-school-path-to-collegeregents-requirementshtml

Page | 7

Upcoming CDI Events for February calendar

CDI Career Week

Feb 3 This Way Ahead Info Session 330pm Library Feb 4 Period 7 Resume Workshop in Media Lab Feb 5 HealthCare Options Fair 330pm Library Feb 6 Lunch amp Learn w NY Dept of Labor Media Lab

Other events (Sign up in B10) Feb 12-Period 4 CDI Resume Workshop Feb 13 Nursing Panel 330pm in Music Room Feb 14 FAFSA deadline for seniors Feb 26-Period 7 CDI Resume Workshop Feb 26 330pm YWLG meeting Library Feb 27-Period 4 CDI Resume Workshop

Fafsa Workshops (Sign up in the college office) Feb 3 9th amp10th Pd Feb 4 8th amp 9th Pd Feb 5 8th amp 9th Pd Feb 11 9th amp 10th Pd Feb 12 8th amp 9th Pd Feb 13 7th amp 8th Pd

Both periods required

Must not have class

Deadline to apply Feb 14th

Page | 8

QUICK GUIDE TO PUPIL PATH

httpspupilpathskedulacom FIRST STEPS ON PUPIL PATH Register at pupilpathskedulacom (click ARE YOU A NEW USER and complete the Information) After registering click on the link in the Datacation email sent to you Log into pupilpathskedulacom CLASS SCHEDULE This tab displays your childrsquos current schedule and teachers (formerly in the classes tab) ASSIGNMENTS TAB or ASSIGNMENTS SHORTCUT on HOMEPAGE This tab displays your childrsquos assignments and grades on those assignments Choose from the All Assignments view the Upcoming Assignments View (NEW) and the Graded Assignments view (NEW) GRADES TAB or GRADES SHORTCUT on HOMEPAGE This tab displays your grades past and present Choose from Class Performance view (NEW) Report Card view Transcript view or Exam view ATTENDANCE TAB or ATTENDANCE SHORTCUT on HOMEPAGE This tab displays your childrsquos Daily attendance history and Course attendance history CALENDAR TAB This tab displays your childrsquos daily attendance history as well as class attendance for any class where the teacher is using the online attendance function PROGRESS TAB This tab compares your childrsquos earned credits against the school Tracking and the New York State Graduation requirements

Page | 9

9th grade Global students just conducted a Book Fair where they presented a non-fiction book

from their classroom libraries that they read independently Some books students read Night by Eli Wiesel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi and The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida

10th grade Global students just studied the Industrial Revolution and had a Tea Party where each

student played the role of an historical character and had conversations from that perspective answering the Essential Question Was the industrial revolution more of a blessing or a curse Some people included Karl Marx Adam Smith and child factory workers

Some 11th grade US students had a student-led Socratic Seminar about the Essential

Question Was the Civil War inevitable Students also discussed the issue of whether Lincoln really deserves the title of Great Emancipator

12th Grade Participation in Government students recently wrote and delivered Soapbox Speeches

on issues in society that they would like to change This project is a collaboration with Civics for All program of the Dept of Education Students choose topics such as immigration teen depression animal abuse LGBTQ+ discrimination sexual harassment and standardized testing Six students were chosen to deliver their speeches in a city-wide event at the New York Historical Society

Page | 10

Fall 2020

Page | 11

iApplied

As part of the DOErsquos College Application Week CDI hosted several events to encourage seniors to apply to

colleges learn about alternatives complete their lists and meet with college representatives The largest

event was iApplied Over 60 students completed their CUNY application with a total of 150 students

completing applications that week Volunteers signed up to assist with the workshops students celebrated

by taking photos at the iApplied photo booth and raffles and t-shirts were given out It was a great event

Page | 12

February

2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

CDI This Way Ahead Info Session 330pm Library

Fafsa Workshop

9th amp10th Pd

Resume Workshop in Media Lab Period 7

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

HealthCare Options Fair 330pm Library

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

PTA Meeting

6-7PM

Lunch amp Learn w NY Dept of Labor Media Lab

Fafsa Workshop

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Fafsa Workshop

9th amp 10th Pd

CDI Resume Workshop Period 4

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

SLT Meeting

5-6PM

Nursing Panel 330pm in Music Room

Fafsa Workshop

7th amp 8th Pd

FAFSA deadline for seniors

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

CDI Resume Workshop Period 7

YWLG meeting Library 330 PM

CDI Resume Workshop Period 4

Page | 13

Presented by Emily Holl Director

Sibling Support Project

Hosted b y NYC DOE Division of Specialized

Instruction and Student Support Office of Safety and Youth Development (LGBTQ Programs) and Includenyc

Join us to learn about the unique concerns and opportunities of siblings of individuals

with disabilities and how to support them through Sibshops and other strategies

Sibshops are fun supportive events for siblings the family members who share the

longest-lasting relationship with a person who has a disability Sibshops provide

children with opportunities to obtain peer support and make connections while

sharing the delights and challenges faced by having a sibling with special needs

Those who are interested in becoming certified Sibshop Facilitators are

professionals and parents educators service providers adult siblings and anyone

who would like to learn more about life as a sib

Participants attending the training will learn how to organize a Sibshop andexperience

one firsthand Sibshop Facilitator Certification Training

bull Friday April 3 ndash 900 am to 330 pm (Light refreshments will be provided)

bull Saturday April 4 - 900 am to 300 pm (Light refreshments will be provided)

Note Must attend both days for certification If interested in sibling issues but not

necessarily interested in how to run a Sibshop you can attend just the first day of the

two-day training

Location

The High School of Fashion Industries 225 West 24th Street New York NY 10011

Please dress in layers as the temperature of the room can fluctuate

Registration

To register use this link httpsrebrandlysibshops

bull CTLE credits will be provided

bull Space is limited

For more information about the training please

contact seosibshopschoolsnycgov

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Page | 7

Upcoming CDI Events for February calendar

CDI Career Week

Feb 3 This Way Ahead Info Session 330pm Library Feb 4 Period 7 Resume Workshop in Media Lab Feb 5 HealthCare Options Fair 330pm Library Feb 6 Lunch amp Learn w NY Dept of Labor Media Lab

Other events (Sign up in B10) Feb 12-Period 4 CDI Resume Workshop Feb 13 Nursing Panel 330pm in Music Room Feb 14 FAFSA deadline for seniors Feb 26-Period 7 CDI Resume Workshop Feb 26 330pm YWLG meeting Library Feb 27-Period 4 CDI Resume Workshop

Fafsa Workshops (Sign up in the college office) Feb 3 9th amp10th Pd Feb 4 8th amp 9th Pd Feb 5 8th amp 9th Pd Feb 11 9th amp 10th Pd Feb 12 8th amp 9th Pd Feb 13 7th amp 8th Pd

Both periods required

Must not have class

Deadline to apply Feb 14th

Page | 8

QUICK GUIDE TO PUPIL PATH

httpspupilpathskedulacom FIRST STEPS ON PUPIL PATH Register at pupilpathskedulacom (click ARE YOU A NEW USER and complete the Information) After registering click on the link in the Datacation email sent to you Log into pupilpathskedulacom CLASS SCHEDULE This tab displays your childrsquos current schedule and teachers (formerly in the classes tab) ASSIGNMENTS TAB or ASSIGNMENTS SHORTCUT on HOMEPAGE This tab displays your childrsquos assignments and grades on those assignments Choose from the All Assignments view the Upcoming Assignments View (NEW) and the Graded Assignments view (NEW) GRADES TAB or GRADES SHORTCUT on HOMEPAGE This tab displays your grades past and present Choose from Class Performance view (NEW) Report Card view Transcript view or Exam view ATTENDANCE TAB or ATTENDANCE SHORTCUT on HOMEPAGE This tab displays your childrsquos Daily attendance history and Course attendance history CALENDAR TAB This tab displays your childrsquos daily attendance history as well as class attendance for any class where the teacher is using the online attendance function PROGRESS TAB This tab compares your childrsquos earned credits against the school Tracking and the New York State Graduation requirements

Page | 9

9th grade Global students just conducted a Book Fair where they presented a non-fiction book

from their classroom libraries that they read independently Some books students read Night by Eli Wiesel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi and The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida

10th grade Global students just studied the Industrial Revolution and had a Tea Party where each

student played the role of an historical character and had conversations from that perspective answering the Essential Question Was the industrial revolution more of a blessing or a curse Some people included Karl Marx Adam Smith and child factory workers

Some 11th grade US students had a student-led Socratic Seminar about the Essential

Question Was the Civil War inevitable Students also discussed the issue of whether Lincoln really deserves the title of Great Emancipator

12th Grade Participation in Government students recently wrote and delivered Soapbox Speeches

on issues in society that they would like to change This project is a collaboration with Civics for All program of the Dept of Education Students choose topics such as immigration teen depression animal abuse LGBTQ+ discrimination sexual harassment and standardized testing Six students were chosen to deliver their speeches in a city-wide event at the New York Historical Society

Page | 10

Fall 2020

Page | 11

iApplied

As part of the DOErsquos College Application Week CDI hosted several events to encourage seniors to apply to

colleges learn about alternatives complete their lists and meet with college representatives The largest

event was iApplied Over 60 students completed their CUNY application with a total of 150 students

completing applications that week Volunteers signed up to assist with the workshops students celebrated

by taking photos at the iApplied photo booth and raffles and t-shirts were given out It was a great event

Page | 12

February

2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

CDI This Way Ahead Info Session 330pm Library

Fafsa Workshop

9th amp10th Pd

Resume Workshop in Media Lab Period 7

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

HealthCare Options Fair 330pm Library

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

PTA Meeting

6-7PM

Lunch amp Learn w NY Dept of Labor Media Lab

Fafsa Workshop

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Fafsa Workshop

9th amp 10th Pd

CDI Resume Workshop Period 4

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

SLT Meeting

5-6PM

Nursing Panel 330pm in Music Room

Fafsa Workshop

7th amp 8th Pd

FAFSA deadline for seniors

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

CDI Resume Workshop Period 7

YWLG meeting Library 330 PM

CDI Resume Workshop Period 4

Page | 13

Presented by Emily Holl Director

Sibling Support Project

Hosted b y NYC DOE Division of Specialized

Instruction and Student Support Office of Safety and Youth Development (LGBTQ Programs) and Includenyc

Join us to learn about the unique concerns and opportunities of siblings of individuals

with disabilities and how to support them through Sibshops and other strategies

Sibshops are fun supportive events for siblings the family members who share the

longest-lasting relationship with a person who has a disability Sibshops provide

children with opportunities to obtain peer support and make connections while

sharing the delights and challenges faced by having a sibling with special needs

Those who are interested in becoming certified Sibshop Facilitators are

professionals and parents educators service providers adult siblings and anyone

who would like to learn more about life as a sib

Participants attending the training will learn how to organize a Sibshop andexperience

one firsthand Sibshop Facilitator Certification Training

bull Friday April 3 ndash 900 am to 330 pm (Light refreshments will be provided)

bull Saturday April 4 - 900 am to 300 pm (Light refreshments will be provided)

Note Must attend both days for certification If interested in sibling issues but not

necessarily interested in how to run a Sibshop you can attend just the first day of the

two-day training

Location

The High School of Fashion Industries 225 West 24th Street New York NY 10011

Please dress in layers as the temperature of the room can fluctuate

Registration

To register use this link httpsrebrandlysibshops

bull CTLE credits will be provided

bull Space is limited

For more information about the training please

contact seosibshopschoolsnycgov

Page | 14

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Page | 8

QUICK GUIDE TO PUPIL PATH

httpspupilpathskedulacom FIRST STEPS ON PUPIL PATH Register at pupilpathskedulacom (click ARE YOU A NEW USER and complete the Information) After registering click on the link in the Datacation email sent to you Log into pupilpathskedulacom CLASS SCHEDULE This tab displays your childrsquos current schedule and teachers (formerly in the classes tab) ASSIGNMENTS TAB or ASSIGNMENTS SHORTCUT on HOMEPAGE This tab displays your childrsquos assignments and grades on those assignments Choose from the All Assignments view the Upcoming Assignments View (NEW) and the Graded Assignments view (NEW) GRADES TAB or GRADES SHORTCUT on HOMEPAGE This tab displays your grades past and present Choose from Class Performance view (NEW) Report Card view Transcript view or Exam view ATTENDANCE TAB or ATTENDANCE SHORTCUT on HOMEPAGE This tab displays your childrsquos Daily attendance history and Course attendance history CALENDAR TAB This tab displays your childrsquos daily attendance history as well as class attendance for any class where the teacher is using the online attendance function PROGRESS TAB This tab compares your childrsquos earned credits against the school Tracking and the New York State Graduation requirements

Page | 9

9th grade Global students just conducted a Book Fair where they presented a non-fiction book

from their classroom libraries that they read independently Some books students read Night by Eli Wiesel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi and The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida

10th grade Global students just studied the Industrial Revolution and had a Tea Party where each

student played the role of an historical character and had conversations from that perspective answering the Essential Question Was the industrial revolution more of a blessing or a curse Some people included Karl Marx Adam Smith and child factory workers

Some 11th grade US students had a student-led Socratic Seminar about the Essential

Question Was the Civil War inevitable Students also discussed the issue of whether Lincoln really deserves the title of Great Emancipator

12th Grade Participation in Government students recently wrote and delivered Soapbox Speeches

on issues in society that they would like to change This project is a collaboration with Civics for All program of the Dept of Education Students choose topics such as immigration teen depression animal abuse LGBTQ+ discrimination sexual harassment and standardized testing Six students were chosen to deliver their speeches in a city-wide event at the New York Historical Society

Page | 10

Fall 2020

Page | 11

iApplied

As part of the DOErsquos College Application Week CDI hosted several events to encourage seniors to apply to

colleges learn about alternatives complete their lists and meet with college representatives The largest

event was iApplied Over 60 students completed their CUNY application with a total of 150 students

completing applications that week Volunteers signed up to assist with the workshops students celebrated

by taking photos at the iApplied photo booth and raffles and t-shirts were given out It was a great event

Page | 12

February

2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

CDI This Way Ahead Info Session 330pm Library

Fafsa Workshop

9th amp10th Pd

Resume Workshop in Media Lab Period 7

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

HealthCare Options Fair 330pm Library

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

PTA Meeting

6-7PM

Lunch amp Learn w NY Dept of Labor Media Lab

Fafsa Workshop

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Fafsa Workshop

9th amp 10th Pd

CDI Resume Workshop Period 4

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

SLT Meeting

5-6PM

Nursing Panel 330pm in Music Room

Fafsa Workshop

7th amp 8th Pd

FAFSA deadline for seniors

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

CDI Resume Workshop Period 7

YWLG meeting Library 330 PM

CDI Resume Workshop Period 4

Page | 13

Presented by Emily Holl Director

Sibling Support Project

Hosted b y NYC DOE Division of Specialized

Instruction and Student Support Office of Safety and Youth Development (LGBTQ Programs) and Includenyc

Join us to learn about the unique concerns and opportunities of siblings of individuals

with disabilities and how to support them through Sibshops and other strategies

Sibshops are fun supportive events for siblings the family members who share the

longest-lasting relationship with a person who has a disability Sibshops provide

children with opportunities to obtain peer support and make connections while

sharing the delights and challenges faced by having a sibling with special needs

Those who are interested in becoming certified Sibshop Facilitators are

professionals and parents educators service providers adult siblings and anyone

who would like to learn more about life as a sib

Participants attending the training will learn how to organize a Sibshop andexperience

one firsthand Sibshop Facilitator Certification Training

bull Friday April 3 ndash 900 am to 330 pm (Light refreshments will be provided)

bull Saturday April 4 - 900 am to 300 pm (Light refreshments will be provided)

Note Must attend both days for certification If interested in sibling issues but not

necessarily interested in how to run a Sibshop you can attend just the first day of the

two-day training

Location

The High School of Fashion Industries 225 West 24th Street New York NY 10011

Please dress in layers as the temperature of the room can fluctuate

Registration

To register use this link httpsrebrandlysibshops

bull CTLE credits will be provided

bull Space is limited

For more information about the training please

contact seosibshopschoolsnycgov

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Page | 9

9th grade Global students just conducted a Book Fair where they presented a non-fiction book

from their classroom libraries that they read independently Some books students read Night by Eli Wiesel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi and The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida

10th grade Global students just studied the Industrial Revolution and had a Tea Party where each

student played the role of an historical character and had conversations from that perspective answering the Essential Question Was the industrial revolution more of a blessing or a curse Some people included Karl Marx Adam Smith and child factory workers

Some 11th grade US students had a student-led Socratic Seminar about the Essential

Question Was the Civil War inevitable Students also discussed the issue of whether Lincoln really deserves the title of Great Emancipator

12th Grade Participation in Government students recently wrote and delivered Soapbox Speeches

on issues in society that they would like to change This project is a collaboration with Civics for All program of the Dept of Education Students choose topics such as immigration teen depression animal abuse LGBTQ+ discrimination sexual harassment and standardized testing Six students were chosen to deliver their speeches in a city-wide event at the New York Historical Society

Page | 10

Fall 2020

Page | 11

iApplied

As part of the DOErsquos College Application Week CDI hosted several events to encourage seniors to apply to

colleges learn about alternatives complete their lists and meet with college representatives The largest

event was iApplied Over 60 students completed their CUNY application with a total of 150 students

completing applications that week Volunteers signed up to assist with the workshops students celebrated

by taking photos at the iApplied photo booth and raffles and t-shirts were given out It was a great event

Page | 12

February

2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

CDI This Way Ahead Info Session 330pm Library

Fafsa Workshop

9th amp10th Pd

Resume Workshop in Media Lab Period 7

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

HealthCare Options Fair 330pm Library

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

PTA Meeting

6-7PM

Lunch amp Learn w NY Dept of Labor Media Lab

Fafsa Workshop

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Fafsa Workshop

9th amp 10th Pd

CDI Resume Workshop Period 4

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

SLT Meeting

5-6PM

Nursing Panel 330pm in Music Room

Fafsa Workshop

7th amp 8th Pd

FAFSA deadline for seniors

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

CDI Resume Workshop Period 7

YWLG meeting Library 330 PM

CDI Resume Workshop Period 4

Page | 13

Presented by Emily Holl Director

Sibling Support Project

Hosted b y NYC DOE Division of Specialized

Instruction and Student Support Office of Safety and Youth Development (LGBTQ Programs) and Includenyc

Join us to learn about the unique concerns and opportunities of siblings of individuals

with disabilities and how to support them through Sibshops and other strategies

Sibshops are fun supportive events for siblings the family members who share the

longest-lasting relationship with a person who has a disability Sibshops provide

children with opportunities to obtain peer support and make connections while

sharing the delights and challenges faced by having a sibling with special needs

Those who are interested in becoming certified Sibshop Facilitators are

professionals and parents educators service providers adult siblings and anyone

who would like to learn more about life as a sib

Participants attending the training will learn how to organize a Sibshop andexperience

one firsthand Sibshop Facilitator Certification Training

bull Friday April 3 ndash 900 am to 330 pm (Light refreshments will be provided)

bull Saturday April 4 - 900 am to 300 pm (Light refreshments will be provided)

Note Must attend both days for certification If interested in sibling issues but not

necessarily interested in how to run a Sibshop you can attend just the first day of the

two-day training

Location

The High School of Fashion Industries 225 West 24th Street New York NY 10011

Please dress in layers as the temperature of the room can fluctuate

Registration

To register use this link httpsrebrandlysibshops

bull CTLE credits will be provided

bull Space is limited

For more information about the training please

contact seosibshopschoolsnycgov

Page | 14

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Page | 10

Fall 2020

Page | 11

iApplied

As part of the DOErsquos College Application Week CDI hosted several events to encourage seniors to apply to

colleges learn about alternatives complete their lists and meet with college representatives The largest

event was iApplied Over 60 students completed their CUNY application with a total of 150 students

completing applications that week Volunteers signed up to assist with the workshops students celebrated

by taking photos at the iApplied photo booth and raffles and t-shirts were given out It was a great event

Page | 12

February

2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

CDI This Way Ahead Info Session 330pm Library

Fafsa Workshop

9th amp10th Pd

Resume Workshop in Media Lab Period 7

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

HealthCare Options Fair 330pm Library

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

PTA Meeting

6-7PM

Lunch amp Learn w NY Dept of Labor Media Lab

Fafsa Workshop

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Fafsa Workshop

9th amp 10th Pd

CDI Resume Workshop Period 4

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

SLT Meeting

5-6PM

Nursing Panel 330pm in Music Room

Fafsa Workshop

7th amp 8th Pd

FAFSA deadline for seniors

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

CDI Resume Workshop Period 7

YWLG meeting Library 330 PM

CDI Resume Workshop Period 4

Page | 13

Presented by Emily Holl Director

Sibling Support Project

Hosted b y NYC DOE Division of Specialized

Instruction and Student Support Office of Safety and Youth Development (LGBTQ Programs) and Includenyc

Join us to learn about the unique concerns and opportunities of siblings of individuals

with disabilities and how to support them through Sibshops and other strategies

Sibshops are fun supportive events for siblings the family members who share the

longest-lasting relationship with a person who has a disability Sibshops provide

children with opportunities to obtain peer support and make connections while

sharing the delights and challenges faced by having a sibling with special needs

Those who are interested in becoming certified Sibshop Facilitators are

professionals and parents educators service providers adult siblings and anyone

who would like to learn more about life as a sib

Participants attending the training will learn how to organize a Sibshop andexperience

one firsthand Sibshop Facilitator Certification Training

bull Friday April 3 ndash 900 am to 330 pm (Light refreshments will be provided)

bull Saturday April 4 - 900 am to 300 pm (Light refreshments will be provided)

Note Must attend both days for certification If interested in sibling issues but not

necessarily interested in how to run a Sibshop you can attend just the first day of the

two-day training

Location

The High School of Fashion Industries 225 West 24th Street New York NY 10011

Please dress in layers as the temperature of the room can fluctuate

Registration

To register use this link httpsrebrandlysibshops

bull CTLE credits will be provided

bull Space is limited

For more information about the training please

contact seosibshopschoolsnycgov

Page | 14

Page | 15

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Page | 11

iApplied

As part of the DOErsquos College Application Week CDI hosted several events to encourage seniors to apply to

colleges learn about alternatives complete their lists and meet with college representatives The largest

event was iApplied Over 60 students completed their CUNY application with a total of 150 students

completing applications that week Volunteers signed up to assist with the workshops students celebrated

by taking photos at the iApplied photo booth and raffles and t-shirts were given out It was a great event

Page | 12

February

2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

CDI This Way Ahead Info Session 330pm Library

Fafsa Workshop

9th amp10th Pd

Resume Workshop in Media Lab Period 7

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

HealthCare Options Fair 330pm Library

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

PTA Meeting

6-7PM

Lunch amp Learn w NY Dept of Labor Media Lab

Fafsa Workshop

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Fafsa Workshop

9th amp 10th Pd

CDI Resume Workshop Period 4

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

SLT Meeting

5-6PM

Nursing Panel 330pm in Music Room

Fafsa Workshop

7th amp 8th Pd

FAFSA deadline for seniors

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

CDI Resume Workshop Period 7

YWLG meeting Library 330 PM

CDI Resume Workshop Period 4

Page | 13

Presented by Emily Holl Director

Sibling Support Project

Hosted b y NYC DOE Division of Specialized

Instruction and Student Support Office of Safety and Youth Development (LGBTQ Programs) and Includenyc

Join us to learn about the unique concerns and opportunities of siblings of individuals

with disabilities and how to support them through Sibshops and other strategies

Sibshops are fun supportive events for siblings the family members who share the

longest-lasting relationship with a person who has a disability Sibshops provide

children with opportunities to obtain peer support and make connections while

sharing the delights and challenges faced by having a sibling with special needs

Those who are interested in becoming certified Sibshop Facilitators are

professionals and parents educators service providers adult siblings and anyone

who would like to learn more about life as a sib

Participants attending the training will learn how to organize a Sibshop andexperience

one firsthand Sibshop Facilitator Certification Training

bull Friday April 3 ndash 900 am to 330 pm (Light refreshments will be provided)

bull Saturday April 4 - 900 am to 300 pm (Light refreshments will be provided)

Note Must attend both days for certification If interested in sibling issues but not

necessarily interested in how to run a Sibshop you can attend just the first day of the

two-day training

Location

The High School of Fashion Industries 225 West 24th Street New York NY 10011

Please dress in layers as the temperature of the room can fluctuate

Registration

To register use this link httpsrebrandlysibshops

bull CTLE credits will be provided

bull Space is limited

For more information about the training please

contact seosibshopschoolsnycgov

Page | 14

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Page | 12

February

2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

CDI This Way Ahead Info Session 330pm Library

Fafsa Workshop

9th amp10th Pd

Resume Workshop in Media Lab Period 7

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

HealthCare Options Fair 330pm Library

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

PTA Meeting

6-7PM

Lunch amp Learn w NY Dept of Labor Media Lab

Fafsa Workshop

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Fafsa Workshop

9th amp 10th Pd

CDI Resume Workshop Period 4

Fafsa Workshop

8th amp 9th Pd

SLT Meeting

5-6PM

Nursing Panel 330pm in Music Room

Fafsa Workshop

7th amp 8th Pd

FAFSA deadline for seniors

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

Midwinter Recess

Schools closed

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

CDI Resume Workshop Period 7

YWLG meeting Library 330 PM

CDI Resume Workshop Period 4

Page | 13

Presented by Emily Holl Director

Sibling Support Project

Hosted b y NYC DOE Division of Specialized

Instruction and Student Support Office of Safety and Youth Development (LGBTQ Programs) and Includenyc

Join us to learn about the unique concerns and opportunities of siblings of individuals

with disabilities and how to support them through Sibshops and other strategies

Sibshops are fun supportive events for siblings the family members who share the

longest-lasting relationship with a person who has a disability Sibshops provide

children with opportunities to obtain peer support and make connections while

sharing the delights and challenges faced by having a sibling with special needs

Those who are interested in becoming certified Sibshop Facilitators are

professionals and parents educators service providers adult siblings and anyone

who would like to learn more about life as a sib

Participants attending the training will learn how to organize a Sibshop andexperience

one firsthand Sibshop Facilitator Certification Training

bull Friday April 3 ndash 900 am to 330 pm (Light refreshments will be provided)

bull Saturday April 4 - 900 am to 300 pm (Light refreshments will be provided)

Note Must attend both days for certification If interested in sibling issues but not

necessarily interested in how to run a Sibshop you can attend just the first day of the

two-day training

Location

The High School of Fashion Industries 225 West 24th Street New York NY 10011

Please dress in layers as the temperature of the room can fluctuate

Registration

To register use this link httpsrebrandlysibshops

bull CTLE credits will be provided

bull Space is limited

For more information about the training please

contact seosibshopschoolsnycgov

Page | 14

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Page | 13

Presented by Emily Holl Director

Sibling Support Project

Hosted b y NYC DOE Division of Specialized

Instruction and Student Support Office of Safety and Youth Development (LGBTQ Programs) and Includenyc

Join us to learn about the unique concerns and opportunities of siblings of individuals

with disabilities and how to support them through Sibshops and other strategies

Sibshops are fun supportive events for siblings the family members who share the

longest-lasting relationship with a person who has a disability Sibshops provide

children with opportunities to obtain peer support and make connections while

sharing the delights and challenges faced by having a sibling with special needs

Those who are interested in becoming certified Sibshop Facilitators are

professionals and parents educators service providers adult siblings and anyone

who would like to learn more about life as a sib

Participants attending the training will learn how to organize a Sibshop andexperience

one firsthand Sibshop Facilitator Certification Training

bull Friday April 3 ndash 900 am to 330 pm (Light refreshments will be provided)

bull Saturday April 4 - 900 am to 300 pm (Light refreshments will be provided)

Note Must attend both days for certification If interested in sibling issues but not

necessarily interested in how to run a Sibshop you can attend just the first day of the

two-day training

Location

The High School of Fashion Industries 225 West 24th Street New York NY 10011

Please dress in layers as the temperature of the room can fluctuate

Registration

To register use this link httpsrebrandlysibshops

bull CTLE credits will be provided

bull Space is limited

For more information about the training please

contact seosibshopschoolsnycgov

Page | 14

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