1/10/14 Weekly Bulletin

January 13 - 17, 2014
www.laguardiahs.org
The LaGuardia Arts Weekly Bulletin
Dr. Lisa Mars, Principal (IA)
Soft-Opening For
Renovated Library
Mid-Year Exams
Begin
After extensive renovation, our Library had a softopening this week, which began with the reopening
of the Tutoring Center. Students now are able to
utilize the lunchtime tutoring provided by teachers
as well as have a quiet place to study. The main
Library entrance is still closed, so students enter
from the 64th Street side of the building. During the
renovation, the Tutoring Center and study area were
held on the Mezzanine.
Mid-Year Exams begin this week and run through
January 24.
Teachers have the opportunity of
administering an exam over two class periods. The
complete exam schedule is included in the “Measures
of Student Learning” section.
New procedures have been put in place for students
who receive extended time testing accommodations.
As the information is very specific, affected students
and teachers should take the time to thoroughly
familiarize themselves with the information. This will
make the administering the extended time exams
operate more smoothly and provide the optimal
testing environment for students.
Full access to the Library is expected at the beginning
of the second semester.
Two OPs Added
to Calendar
Yearbook Photos to Be Taken
Performing Groups
January 17 & 24
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On January 16 & 17, the group portrait of each
performing group for the Yearbook will be taken
during class. The schedule is being developed by
the Music Studio, so teachers will be announcing
the dates and the procedures to their classes.
Students must be in performance attire.
Two OPs -- January 17 and January 24 -- have been
added to the school calendar. During the January
17 OP, Spring Schedules, which will include PM
School (if applicable), will be distributed along with
Regents Invitations, and an informational pamphlet
regarding allergies. All students will also be given a
Consent to Photograph form, which is to be returned
to the OP teacher on January 24. This Consent to
Be Photograph form allows us, when appropriate,
to give recognition to students by displaying their
image or work on the La! website, in the Yellow
Sheet, or in school publications and materials. Most
studios already collected this form for studio events;
however, having a general-use form from every
student in a central location from every student is
a more efficient way of verifying that a Consent to
Photograph form is on file. Incoming students will
also be given a FAFSA Opt-Out form.
This Week’s Events
January
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During the January 24 OP, students are to return
the signed Consent to Be Photographed form. They
will also receive their Spring MetroCard. The Spring
cards do not go into effect until February 4, so it is
important that students keep the new card secure
until that time. Until the new card goes into effect,
students should continue to use their Fall MetroCard.
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Semi-Annual Art Exhibit Opens through January 17; Gallery Opening:
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Semi-Annual Chorus and Symphonic
Band Concert; 7:30 PM; Concert Hall;
Tickets $15/door
Mid-Year Exam: Thursday Science
Labs Only (1/2)
Musicale #1; 6:00 PM; Concert Hall;
Tickets $10/door
Mid-Year Exams: Health, LOTE,
Social Studies (1/2)
Musicale #2; 6:00 PM; Concert Hall;
Tickets $10/door
Mid-Year Exams: English, Math (1/2)
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Musicale #3; 6:00 PM; Concert Hall;
Tickets $10/door
Mid-Year Exams: Science (nonThursday Labs), Studios
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Music Studio Performance Groups
Yearbook Pictures; Concert Hall (see
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OP Schedule (Just Added)
Music Studio Performance Groups
Yearbook Pictures; Concert Hall (see
teacher for schedule)
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Mid-Year Exams: Make-Up Exams
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Newsworthy
Flag Football Survey
All female students interested in trying
out/joining the Girls Flag Football
Team, please fill out this attached slip
and return to the box in Room 313 by
January 17, 2014.
Box Office
The Symphony Orchestra &
Chorus Concert
Friday, January 10; 7:30 PM
Flag Football is a Spring sport. At this
point, we are gauging interest to see
if we will be able to field a team this
upcoming Spring. Thank you for your
interest.
Musicale #1
Jr. Jazz, Intermediate Orchestra,
Girls Chorus, and Opera Workshop
Monday, January 13; 6:00 PM
Name:_______________________
Respect For All Liaison: Mr. Brummel, located in the Deans Office
Musical #2
Women’s Chorus, Jr. Band,
Brass Ensemble, and
Percussion Ensemble
Tuesday, January 14, 6:00 PM
Official Class:__________________
Seniors: January is
Financial Aid Month
Musical #3
Jr. Orchestra, Elementary Chorus,
Mixed Chours, and
Elementary Orchestra
Wednesday, January 15; 6:00 PM
It is vital that all students file financial aid applications
such as FAFSA, tap, and CSS profile (where applicable)
in the month of January. Financial aid is awarded
on a first come first serve basis! Determining
eligibility and securing for scholarships, grants, workstudy, and educational loans is an important step in
your college application process. Additionally, many
colleges have their own supplementary financial aid
applications and deadlines. Be sure to check the
requirements for each college. Even if you think
your family will not be financially eligible for aid,
many colleges use FAFSA eligibility to determine
awards for academic merit scholarships. If your
parents/guardians have not filed 2013 taxes, yet,
you may complete the FAFSA by entering estimates
using 2012 tax documents. You will be required to
file revised applications once your parent/guardian
completes thier 2013 taxes.
Musicale tickets are available for $10 the
evening of the performance.
Translation and Interpretation Services
Translation and interpretation services are available
to parents/guardians. For information regarding
language assistance services, please contact Mr.
Della Pena. He can be reached at ADellaPenna2@
schools.nyc.gov or through ext. 2647.
Available College Research Resources
Juniors and Seniors may make use of the printed
copies of college guides from Princeton Review and
Fiske, found in the College and Career Center. As
students begin their research, it is helpful to read
a review shortly before and/or after a college visit.
This will assist you in interpreting how the reviews
align with your perceptions. After a short while, you
will be able to read a review and determine whether
this is a school in which to add to the list of schools
you are interested in.
There are many websites that look to take advantage
of students and families during this very important
time. Do not fall victim to the many fraudulent
websites offering quick and easy services.
Use only the following links to access financial aid
applications!
1) FAFSA (free application for federal student aid):
www.FAFSA.ed.gov
Here is a recycling tip:
2) NYS TAP (new york state tuition assistance
program): www.hesc.com
Sort what you throw out in the cafeteria! It
is an easy way to make LaGuardia’s recycling
efforts so much more successful.
3) CSS profile (used by specific private colleges and
universities): http://student.Collegeboard.Org/CSSfinancial-aid-profile
Blue bins are for metal, glass, plastic, and
milk cartons.
(Please refer to online help and FAQ sections for
assistance in completing applications.)
Pour liquids out into the white bucket.
Finally, the US Department of Education has an
amazing youtube website that offers many great
videos to help you and your family easily access and
understand the FAFSA. Explore further and educate
yourself on the financial aid process by visiting
http://www.Youtube.Com/playlist?List=pl23b9a23c
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The lidded compost bin can take any food and
even trays and paper boats.
The gray trash bin is for anything else, but
what else is there?
Lunchtime is the perfect time to reduce waste!
Note: if you did not attend the December financial
aid presentation, please see your Guidance Counselor
to obtain copies of the materials provided at the
December 10, 2013, meeting.
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2013-2014 Midyear Exam Schedule
Annual midterms will be administered over the course of two class periods. Students with extended time
will take the midterms in a separate location and follow a special schedule. For more information, review
the Midyear Exam Extended Time Schedules on the adjacent page.
Subject
Testing Days
Science (Lab Thursdays)
Mon., Jan. 13, and Fri., Jan. 17
Social Studies
Tue., Jan. 14, and Tue., Jan. 21
Health
Tue., Jan. 14, and Tue., Jan. 21
World Languages
Tue., Jan. 14, and Tue., Jan. 21
English
Wed., Jan. 15, and Wed., Jan. 22
Mathematics
Wed., Jan. 15, and Wed., Jan. 22
Science (Lab Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Fridays) Thu., Jan. 16, and Thu., Jan. 23
Studios
Thu., Jan. 16, and Thu., Jan. 23
Make-up: The make-up will be offered after school on Friday, January 24.
2013-2014 Midyear Exam Accommodations:
Extended Time
Students who qualify for extended testing time will use the PE off-days/Study Skills periods and time
after school to complete the extended portion of their exam each day. In addition, we will provide a block
of time after school (starting period 9) to finish the exams.
When students have the PE off-days/Study Skills periods before the exam, they should start the exam
in the extended time location and continue the exam in class. Such students will get the exam from the
department office the morning of that day and bring it to the location.
When students start the exam in class, at the end of the period teachers need to send the student with
the exam in a sealed envelope to be finished in the testing area.
Students should go to the after-school examination area after their last period of the day starting with
period 9.
Drama and Dance Majors
Students should take the extended time portion of the exam after school or during theirs Study Skills
class if they have one.
If staying after school is not an option (due to prior obligations), we will have the examination locations open on Friday, January 17, and Friday, January 24, during the day and after school.
Students may take advantage of more than one of the options provided: PE off-days/Study Skills periods, after school, and the two Fridays.
Teachers
At least one working day prior to the scheduled exam, additional exams need to be available in each
department office, and each teacher should have a few extra tests on hand in the event that we need
them. When students start the exam in your class, please give the exam in a sealed envelope to the student to be completed in the extended time space.
Testing Locations
Students
Testing Location
Qualifying for 1.5 time under 504 accommodations and ELL The Library
Qualifying for double time under 504 accommodations
Room 323
Students with IEPs (1.5 time and double)
Room 321
If you cannot fit the extended time part of the test under any of the options alone, please e-mail Kas
Wilson at [email protected] by Monday, January 6. You will get an answer within one working day.
Notes for Teachers
• For English, Social Studies and LOTE exams: The midterm exams need to be organized in the following
manner: The first day should be assigned for the essay portion of the exam, and the second day should
be assigned for the multiple choice questions or short answers.
• Please be mindful that the weeks of examinations are very busy and stressful for all students. Please
minimize or eliminate homework. The students will need to use the time to prepare for these tests.
• Students with 504s and IEPs are especially at risk of becoming overwhelmed by the work and the
additional pressure of completing homework while studying for mid-terms may affect their performance.
In addition, be advised that some students may not be able to complete some tests on the assigned days
and might need to take the extra time on the two Fridays of the test weeks or another day.
• Should you identify any students who need support during this time, please inform the guidance
counselor.
If you have any questions regarding information on this page, please call
Ms. van Keulen, AP Administration, at (212) 496-0700 X 2261.
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Students
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Students (Continued)
January Regents Examinations
Invitations to Regents were distributed
during third period on Friday, December 6.
If you are registered for a Regents you
have already passed or if you meet other college
readiness criteria, such as subject SAT, please
bring proof to your guidance counselor ASAP.
Otherwise, not showing up to take your
scheduled Regents exam will result in an ABS
on your transcript. This mark will not be removed
and may affect college admission.
Students who have not demonstrated readiness
will receive an invitation.
A student can demonstrate college readiness in
English with any one of the following assessments:
NYS English Regents: 75, SAT I Verbal: 480, ACT
English 20, or CUNY Assessment Test Reading: 70
and Writing: 56.
A student can demonstrate college readiness
in math with any one of the following assessments:
NYS Math Regents (any): 80 plus coursework
requirement (Integrated Algebra, Geometry, and
Algebra 2 and Trigonometry), SAT I Math: 480, ACT
Math: 20, or CUNY Assessment Test Math 1: 35 and
Math 2: 40.
PSAT Results Distributed During OP
PSAT results were distributed during
OP on Thursday, December 19.
Attendance and College Visits
If you have visited colleges this semester,
please fill out and submit the School
Audition/Visit Form at LaProgram.org in
the Attendance Documents section. We will send
home “jeopardy to graduation” letters to the
parent or guardian of any student with less than
90% attendance. (At this point, that would mean
nine days or more of absence.) College visits do
not count toward this number.
No Classes During January Regents
Students who do not receive an invitation
to the Regents will not come to school on
the following days: January 27-30.
Teachers
Important Reminders about
Midterms
Please review information for
teachers about midterm exams at the
bottom of the exam schedule in this
week’s Yellow Sheet.
Regents Proctoring Schedules
Proctoring Schedules for the January Regents Examinations were placed in
teacher mailboxes.
Parents
College Visits and Competitions
If your child misses classes to
audition at a particular institution or
visit a school, ask an official there to
sign the Verification of School Audition/Visit
Form. If your child misses school to participate
in a competition, ask an official there to sign
the Verification of Competition form. Both of
these forms can be obtained at Laprogram.
org in the Attendance Documents section. The
direct URL is http://www.laprogram.org/docs/
verificationOfSchoolAuditionForm.pdf.
Regents Invitations Distributed
During OP
Students who are registered for a
January Regents received an invitation
during OP on Thursday, December 19.
The Spring Semester Approaches!
Tuesday, February 4, is the first day of
the new semester.
Command of Language:
A Distant Mirror:
Preparing for College and the SAT
This Week in History
Welcome to “Command of Language,” a new
installment that will be featured regularly in The
Yellow Sheet! This section is designed to introduce to students words that often appear on the
SAT.
We are excited to announce the launch of “A
Distant Mirror,” a new section of The Yellow Sheet
that aims to familiarize students with important
developments in history by focusing on events
that occurred on dates in the weeks ahead.
circuitous -- (adj) indirect, taking the longest
route
January 15, 1929: Activist, pastor, and father
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was born.
January 16, 1919: The Eighteenth Amendment,
which banned the consumption and sale of alcohol, was ratified.
January 17, 1893: Queen Lili’uokalani of Hawaii
was overthrown and forced to surrender the Hawaiian kingdom to the United States.
January 22, 1997: Madeline Albright was confirmed as the first female Secretary of State.
Serving under President Bill Clinton, she focused
on areas such as Kosovo, the Middle East and
North Korea.
January 23, 1973: President Lyndon B. Johnson
died. People lined up to pay their respects as LBJ
lay in state at his Presidential Library in Austin,
Texas.
deleterious -- (adj) harmful, destructive, detrimental
reverence -- (n) worship, profound respect
substantiate -- (v) to verify, confirm, provide
supporting evidence
surreptitious -- (adj) secret, stealthy
Work Cited:
“Education Marketplace.” The Washington Post. The
Washington Post. Web. 9 Jan. 2014.
Work Cited:
“This Day in History.” PBS. PBS. Web. 9 Jan. 2014.
If you have any questions regarding information on this page, please call
Ms. van Keulen, AP Administration, at (212) 496-0700 X 2261.
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New Extended Time Testing Center
We are beginning an extended time testing center pilot program on Monday, January 6.
Room 323 will be opened to accommodate students who are eligible for extended testing
time according to 504 accommodations. The testing center will be staffed and open during
all lunch periods. A teacher will be present to oversee testing. Please be aware that this
is a pilot. The procedures below may be adjusted as necessary. We will ask students and
teachers for feedback at the end of January. We are implementing this plan to make the process of taking
tests over a longer period of time easier for students and teachers.
Notes for students follow:
Students: On Monday, January 6, we will open a new extended time testing center in room 323. If
you are entitled to extended time according to 504 accommodations, you will now be able to take the 23
minutes of testing time in this separate location. Please note the following:
• You cannot start a test later than ten minutes into the period.
• If you are taking a test during a lunch period, you will be given a pass to eat lunch for the remainder
of the period (about twenty minutes) after you have finished the exam.
• You will need to sign in when you take an exam. All of the exams will be logged in by the teacher
proctor.
Notes for teachers follow:
Teachers: If you have students who you would like to take advantage of this facility, please do the
following:
1. Bring the exam to room 323 during lunch periods.
2. Place the test in a folder provided for you on site. (Folders will also be located in your department office.)
3. Write the student’s name on the front tab of folder, and write the teacher’s name on the back tab of the
folder. Please reuse folders.
4. The student will take the extended time part of the exam during the lunch period.
5. Return the next day to room 323 to pick up the completed exam.
Please note the following:
• If a student takes advantage of extended time immediately before your period, the teacher proctor will
give the student the started exam in a sealed envelope to be continued in the class.
• Testing materials will be locked in a secure location for
all periods other than lunch.
• If a student starts the test in the class and immediately
has a lunch period free and you are unable to go to 323,
please send the students to 323 with the exam in a
sealed envelope. These envelopes can be found in your
department office.
If you have any questions regarding information on this page, please call
Ms. van Keulen, AP Administration, at (212) 496-0700 X 2261.
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The Digital Dispatch
LaG Programmers Paint on Computer Canvases
“We build upon and build upon and build
upon, just like a painter would with colors
on a paintbrush or a composer would
with musical notes” (Wozniak 290).
A student who had never before produced a line of computer code
decided that she wanted to take a computer science course following
an after-school experience at LaGuardia Arts High School. The event
was Code Week, a nationwide initiative to encourage students to learn
more about computer programming. This student was one of several who benefited from the opportunity to discover either Java, PHP,
MYSQL, or HTML. Art teacher Ms. Lombardi facilitated.
Ms. Lombardi believes that Code Week was a great success at LaGuardia because so many of our students participated who had never
tried computer programming before, yet they were comfortable with
the tutorials which guided
them step by step to work
at their own pace.
On the first day, students watched a short
video featuring words of
encouragement from President Obama: “No one’s born a computer scientist, but with
a little hard work - and some math and science - just about
anyone can become one,” he said. Students were actively
engaged, getting hands-on programming experience. Tutorials were available for coding neophytes and veterans alike.
Code.org offers free resources for anyone interested in trying
computer programming.
Ms. Lombardi emphasizes the importance of computer literacy for students at the high school level. Programming and
computer applications are important throughout the arts. For
example, art majors create interactive art, and technical theater majors use 3-D Studio Max.
Following the success of Code Week, students are eager to
advance their programming skills to prepare themselves for
the future. In addition, many students found programming to
be
enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. They were eager to
If (ProgrammingExperience>0)
take
their skills to the next level.
JobOpportunities++;
Increasingly, careers in the arts demand computer literacy
and reward proficiency in programming.
Wozniak, Steve. iWoz. New York: W.W. Norton and Company, 2006. Print.
iPad Workshops for LaGuardia Educators
Time:
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for refreshments and snacks
sponsored by the UFT.
To Register for the January 14, 2014 workshop,
click on:
https://edseminars.apple.com/register/6RzJ3Lh54U/
Are you bringing an iPad?
1. Download the latest version of iTunes U.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/itunes-u/
id490217893?mt=8
2. Once downloaded, open the APP, scroll to the
bottom and look for the enroll button.
3. Enter the following enrollment code (JZP-83A-344)
We will approve you on a rolling basis.
Evaluation URL:
http://surveys.apple.com/f/171555/1acc/
The UFT would like to invite LaGuardia teachers,
library media specialists, technology coordinators,
and staff to the iPad in the NYC Public Schools Threesession workshop. This is an in-depth exploration
of iPad use for educators in the Classroom to aid
instruction in NYC Public Schools. Learn how iPad
supports innovation in teaching and learning. Learn
from other educators on how they are using iPad in
their classrooms.
• January 14, 2014 – Using Apple Technology
with ELL/ESL Students
• March 18, 2014 - STEM
• May 20, 2014 - ACCESSIBILITY
Location:
United Federation of Teachers
52 Broadway
Shanker Hall “B”
New York, NY 10004
If you have any questions regarding information on this page, please call
Ms. van Keulen, AP Administration, at (212) 496-0700 X 2261.
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Semi Annual Art Exhibit
Congratulations to the following students whose work was selected to appear in the Fall Semi-Annual Art
Exhibit. The exhibit appears both on the Mezzanine and in the Art Gallery.
Abayan, Siena
Abbot, Tess
Abraham, Sophie
Aca, Alondra
Accarino, Meaghan
Akhmadeeva, Amina
Akzamova, Beatrice
Alfarius, Samira
Alisultanova, Madina
Alsheimer, Steven
Alunan, Alane
Alva, Victoria
Alvarado, Emily
Amaya, Arly
Amaya, Luz
An, Chloe
Ananyeva, Alina
Apostolo, Rebecca
Ara, Safat
Arango, Kelly
Arzuaga, Chloe
Ashai, Asra
Ayres, Asabea
Badikova, Daria
Badrieva, Shokhina
Baez, Evelyn
Baidal, Leonidas
Baker, Lillian
Baker, Saya
Baum, Molly
Benoit Savci, Emre
Bianchi, Julia
Blasen, Rachel
Bleeker Adams Esme
Boday, Mia
Bonilla, Alberto
Born, Vitel
Bowling, Ursula
Boyd, Adelaide
Boyle, Megan
Breaux, Kailee
Brito, Daniella
Brown, Adam
Burgel, Octavia
Burgess, Lauren
Butler, Chiara
Byers, Zoe
Caamano, Melissa
Cabrejos, Alexandra
Cadman, Delia
Cagan, Jazz
Calero, Nicole
Calungsod, Denise
Camara, Mariam
Carroll Warhola, Oonagh
Carter, Robert
Castro, Marlan
Castro, Avery
Chai, Jahkada
Chan, Ashley
Chan, Kelly
Chan, Kimberly
Chan, Louis
Chan, Sharis
Chandlerblomstr, Claire
Cheang, Rachel
Chen, Grace
Chen, Lucy
Chen, Shan
Chen, Shirley
Cheung, Cindy
Cheung, Erica
Chin, Emily
Ching, Wendy
Chipilo, Alexandra
Chipilo, Mark
Cho, Ah
Cho, Sulgi
Chow, Erica
Chow, Olivia
Christou, Alexia
Chu, Christine
Chu, Matthew
Chung, Rose
Cimino, Nicolas
Clarke, Victoria
Coffey, Hailey
Cohen, Danielle
Cohen, India
Coletta, Nina
Collins, Lauren
Cortez, Genesis
Covaci, Kristie-Anna
Cox, James
Craig, Caroline
Crisson, Matthew
Cronin, Devin
Cunningham, Jo
Curtiss, Aiden
Czartorysky, Kateryna
Dabalsa, Laura
Dabrowska, Emilia
Dangin, Cecilia
Danglar, Khalia
Daniel, Rena
Daniels Baumrin, Mikah
Danna, Elizabeth
Darling Menking, Halle
Das, Poulomi
De Leon, Reggiani
Deborja, Juan Paolo
Delgadillo, Nayelin
Deloach, Collin
Delpercio Evans, Cassandra
Demartino, Amos
Deprizio, Matthew
Derrick, Maxine
Deshong, Jhakai
Desir, Emmanuel
Deutsch, Ariel
Dinkelaker, Emily
Drozdova, Veronika
Dutta, Tandrila
Eastman, Anna
Ecker, Carly
Eisenstadt, Lia
Eldridge, Christian
Eley, Xian
Enate, Rob Jason
Eng, Anson
Estrada, Carolyne
Estrada, Monica
Fain, Sophie
Farynyk, Lianne
Feist, Sophia Teresa
Felton, Grace
Feng, Hui Lin
Ferber, Lihi
Fermin, Pamela
Fernandez, Victoria
Fidler, Christina
Fields, Olivia
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Fine, Ruby
Fishelson, Natasha
Flynn, Erin
Fong, Florence
Force, Charlotte
Forika, Esther
Forman, Daniella
Fraidenraich, Sabrina
Freeman, Kyla
Freynk, Bethany
Fuentes, Kartika
Fung, Tiffany
Gadir, Vlademir
Gaibor, Rodrigo
Gallagher, Samantha
Gallo, Sophia
Garcia, Elena
Garcia, Pilar
Garcia Nevado, Silvia
Gasser, Alban
Gazal, Carolina
Ghanem, Rowan
Ghorpade, Maya
Ghuliani, Taiss
Gilligan, Clara
Gjonbalaj, Drilon
Glass, Samuel
Glazomitskaya, Maria
Glumicic, Anja
Goetz, Eleanor
Gomez, Isabella
Goncalves, Afilandra
Goncharova, Elizabeth
Gonzalez, Jason
Gorlovetskaya, Julia
Grandits, Anouk
Graziolo, Nicholas
Grossman, Victor
Guan, Amy
Guan, Vincy
Guillotin, Charlotte
Guiracocha, Jerry
Gutkin, Liza
Hacker-Keating, Olivia
Hai, Ryan
Hale, Serena
Halpern, Mikayla
Halpin, Natalie
Han, Erica
Hasan, Naomi
Haye, Kaylah
Heller, Charlotte
Henk, Paulette
Hennessy, Alice
Henriquez, Stephanie
Hilany, Sara
Hitier, Julien
Ho, Alayna
Hodge, Sebastian
Hood, Richard
Hopkins, Gwynellen
Hrytsiv, Nataliya
Humphries, Georgia
Husten, Max
Ifill, Chloe
Intriago, Sheyla
Isayeva, Michelle
Ismail, Brevin
Itzkowitz, Elizabeth
Ivan, Violet
Jefferies, Marc
Jew, Kelsi
Jimenez, Elinett
Joachimsthaler, Sophia
Johnson, Camilla
Johnson Rasaili, Devi
Josephson, Nina
Juarez, Janet
Kabakci, Fatime
Kamio, Mai
Kan, Kit Yee
Karam, Christin
Karpishin, Jessica
Kasinitz, Basya
Katsikoumbas, Artemis
Katz, Susan
Kelly, Brianna
Khananayev, Emin
Khaytin, Mika
Kheyman, Mira
Kibria, Shanjida
Kim, Christie
Kim, Da Hye
Kim, Juhee
Kim, Minna
Kim, Yeon Su
Kim, Young Joo
Kline Salamon, Maayan
Kneitner, Aya
Kofman, Maria
Kokkoris, Catrina
Koltunov, Alexandria
Kong, Stephanie
Kong, Yi
Korolkova, Maria
Krsek, Isadora
Krugolets, Fiona
Kruk, Julia
Kurebayashi, Ryo
Kwan, Sophia
Labarca, Catherine
Lah, Chris
Lam, Brandon
Lam, Tiffany
Landgraf, Natalya
Lau, Megan
Laurencio, Katherine
Lazala, Lisbeth
Lee, Kris
Lee, Maya
Lee, Noah
Lee, Seong Eun
Lee, Sungbin
Lehrecke, Nina
Lercari, Vida
Leshchinsky, Matthew
Levine, Samantha
Levy, Adina
Li, Ally
Li, Luoying
Liang, Jessica
Lo, Alice
Lobato, Flavia
Loo, Ashley
Louis, Willow
Loukopoulos, Cristina
Low, Michelle
Lowery, Ruby
Lu, Catherine
Lu, James
Lui, Kristine
Lum, Christopher
Lundstrom, Selma
Lyte, Sydney
Ma, Jiayi
Mache-Ashuah, Zoe
Mahoney, Musa
Maisonet, Carla
Malleck, Jessica
Mamedova, Sabina
Manna, Olivia
Marfleet, Anna
Margolis, Amelia
Marin, Christina
Markowski, Alyssa
Marrera, Kimberly
Marte, Isabel
Martinez, Marianna
Matson, Alexander
Matsushiro, Aika
Matthews, Jacari
Mboup, Mame Diarra
Mc Fall, Allison
Mccormick, Megan
Mccurdy, Bowen
Mcgloin, Erica
Mcguire, Marcus
Mcintyre, Eleanor
Mckeown, Kian
Mcmahon, Halle
Mcsweeny, Paloma
Mediratta, Kaira
Medrano, Yahilin
Mellow, Diana
Mena, Gilberto
Mendyk, Julia
Meredith Goujon, Anastasia
Merrell, Lile
Mertens, Izabella
Michael, Chelsea
Miller, Sophie
Mimi, Sobnom
Mocheniat, Gabriella
Mok, Teresa
Mole, Olivia
Molinart, Robert
Morales, Brenda
Moran, Nina
Moreno, Ashley
Morgan, Sophie
Morgan, Taylor
Mosesson, Alana
Mustard, Roxanne
Musto, Kaitlyn
Naipaul, Marquise
Nauman, Sophie
Nazaryan, Lena
Nedell, Alyssa
Negrao, Simon
Newman, Annabel
Newman, Brittainy
Ng, Eunice
Ng, Lauren
Ng, Madeleine
Ng, Victoria
Nhan, Maggie
Nicolas, Anjelica
Nieuwenhuizen, Audrey
Niles, Maya
Nix, Niaya
Nowogorski, Ewa
Nuce, Isabella
Nunez, Gabriel
Nunez, Jatniel
Obando, Jennifer
Oconnor, Jack
Oledzka, Natalia
Ortiz, Moriah
Ortiz, Tarynn
Otero, Tiffany
Ovsepian, Maria
Paganucci, Julia
Paganucci, Lauren
Paik, Mikaela
Pantoja, Marilin
Paredes, Madison
Partyka, Taria
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Passy, Emma
Patterson, Emma
Paul, Katherine
Paulino, Lexi
Paulus, Deepa
Peltzer, Emma
Peng, Qiao Shan
Perez, Alondra
Perli, Simona
Pietromonaco, Jenni
Pisano, Lily
Polin, Anabel
Pollio, Samantha
Powell, Christian
Powell, Emma
Powers, Mia
Powers Jackson, Azali
Prosyannikova, Darya
Proteasa, Isabelle
Prudhomme, Hector
Qiu, Kyra
Quiambao, Isabela
Quint, Loretta
Radoncic, Mirza
Raghunandan, Farah
Rahman, Radhia
Ramirez, Julissa
Ranieri, Marsha
Rattoballi, Nolan
Razzaq, Asma
Regan, Ann
Reina, Monel
Reyes, Samantha
Reynoso, Valerie
Riccio, Janice
Richards, Jessica
Rickman, Joshua
Rigas, Ariadne
Rivera, Jonathan
Roberts, David
Roberts Pereira, Mariele
Robinson, Gabrielle
Robinson, Jasmyn
Robinson, Rieko
Rodriguez, Alma
Rodriguez, Remy
Rome, Alissa
Rosenbush, Amira
Rouse, Deirdre
Rraci, Jetmira
Ruan, Emily
Ruan, Salina
Russell, Ajani
Rutishauser, Mirit
Saat, Peri
Sachs, Kymberlie
Sadowski, Tanya
Saint Preux, Edith
Saji, Mayo
Samadjopoulos, Grace
Sambat Francisc, Nicole
Sanchez, Emiliano
Sanfilippo, Gillian
Santiago, Alaina
Santiago, Arrianna
Santos, Martina
Sapini, Andrew
Sarte, Kim Saira
Saskin, Sophie
Saylor, Lydia
Schall, Kira
Schechter, Ruby
Schmidt, Steen
Schneeberg, Simone
Schneider, Felicia
Schrempp, Lauren
Schwartz, Tallulah
Sealy, Malik
NYC PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Seifter, Joanna
Seldon, Ugyen
Seroiczkowski, Monica
Serrano, Marissa
Shapiro, Emily
Sherman, Olivia
Sherpa, Alison
Sherwoodcaballe, Lorna
Short, Nico
Shteinberg, Debra
Shvets, Aleksandra
Silverstein, Ian
Simon, Ysabel
Simonds, George
Simoniello, Lea
Skassi Venieri, Katerina
Slavis, Julia
Smetana, Anna
Somogyi, Alexander
Sompanya, Khuanchivin
Song, Yeon Ju Annie
Songco, Diane Patricia
Spielholz, Talia
Stashuk, Iryna
Stepanova, Maria
Stinson Hurwitz, Sarah
Stock, Shane
Stone Lemberg, Olivia
Stupakova, Maryia
Suh, Jean
Syed, Amber
Taboada, Adriana
Tamaki, Sakura
Tan, Melanie
Tang, Amy
Tang, Weisheng
Tansel, Sena
Tatarinov, Rudyard
Tavares, Yohanna
Teodoro, Elisa Marie
Tin, Casey
To, Katarina
To, Melody
RESPECT
FOR
Torres, Dhaynne
Torres, Madeline
Tribe, Lila
Truong, Steven
Tsang, Michelle
Tse, Flora
Tse Wall, Brianna
Tse Wall, Lauren
Tseung, Mei Yi
Tsourounakis, George
Tu, Michelle
Turbee, Rebecca
Ubidia Boulogne, Lourdes
Ugarte, Brigitte
Urgiles, Erika
Valentin, Mya
Vasconcelos, Rafael
Vasquez, Melissa
Vazquez, Gabrielle
Velez, Noelle
Venglarova, Nikola
Vibar, Ralph
Villa, Jennifer
Voronova, Ksenia
Wajskol, Micol
Wan, Stephanie
Wander, Jonah
Wang, Augustina
Wang, Cindy
Wang, Jennifer
Wang, Ruiyi
Wang, Winnie
Wang, Yizhou
Waters, Emma
Weber, Michelle
Wechsler, Maya
Weiss, Delilah
Wen, Michelle
Winick, Emma
Wong, Oon Yan
Wong, Patty
Wu, Kathy
Wu, Susan
ALL
T H E
N Y C
D I S C I P L I N E
C O D E
P R O H I B I T S
I N T I M I D A T I O N
A N D
B U L L Y I N G
B E H A V I O R
Students who believe they have
been the victim of bullying or
intimidating behavior by another
student, and all students who see
or know of such behavior, should
report the incident to
school personnel immediately.
To Report an Incident
If you need help because
someone has bullied or
intimidated you, or if you
have concerns about being
the victim of bullying or
intimidation, you can go to:
Pat Delio
________________________
Parent
Coordinator
________________________
Deans
Office
___________________________
The NYC Public Schools Citywide Discipline Code prohibits students from bullying or
intimidating other students for any reason, either by engaging in verbal or physical
conduct, including taunting and/or intimidation through the use of epithets or slurs involving race, color, ethnicity, citizenship/immigration status, national origin (which includes groups of students of common ancestry, heritage, background or those from
the same country), religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, weight or disability. This standard is set forth in the Discipline Code. It is in
effect on school grounds, school buses and at all school-sponsored activities, programs and events.
Staff members who witness bullying or intimidating behavior will
take appropriate action to intervene to stop such behavior and will
report such an incident to their supervisor .
Students who violate the Citywide Discipline Code will be subject
to appropriate disciplinary action as outlined in the Discipline
Code and Chancellor’s Regulation A-443.
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Xu, Lucy
Yanovska, Karyna
Yau, Maggie
Yau, Shannon
Ye, Ling
Yee, Iris
Yee, Michele
Ying, Cheri
Yoon, Hyun Ji
Youn, Donna
Young, Sarah
Yu, Shiyi
Yu, Stephanie
Yu, Wanlin
Yuan, Jiayan
Yuen, Vickie
Zakirova, Maftuna
Zelenko, Nicole
Zelikovsky, Keanna
Zeng, Amy
Zeng, Jiawen
Zeng, Ting
Zhang, Zu Xing
Zhao, Shujuan
Zheng, Queena
Zheng, Tiffany
Zheng, Tina
Zheng, Yan
Zheng, Yin
Zhong, Calvin
Zhong, Sharon
Zhou, Loraine
Zhou, Sandy
Zhu, Eva
Zhu, Ling
Zhu, Xin Lin
Zia, Hajra
Zombek, Steven
Zou, Wendy
Freshmen & Incoming Sophomores
FAFSA & NSC Opt Out Form
The College Office is required to determine whether
or not graduates are attending college 6 months and
18 months after graduation. There are a variety of
reasons why this information is helpful to both La!
and the DOE. The DOE is able to automatically verify
this information if you do not return the Opt Out
form below (meaning, (the DOE, FAFSA, and NSC will
share the information.)
DOE: FAFSA: NSC: After reading the information below, you may return
the Opt Out form to Dr. Stricklin in Room 206A.
LaGuardia will still attempt to verify this information
either through e-mail or telephone with the individuals
listed in Daedalus and on the blue emergency card.
The New York City Department of Education (DOE)
is working to provide students with a rich, engaging,
and rigorous education that prepares them for college
or a career when they graduate. To accomplish this,
the DOE is working with the U.S. Department of
Education and the National Student Clearinghouse
(NSC), which provides information on graduates’
college outcomes.
New York City Department of Education
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
National Student Clearinghouse
2013-2014 DIRECTORY INFORMATION NOTICE AND OPT OUT FORM FOR THE
US DOE FAFSA COMPLETION PROJECT AND NATIONAL STUDENT CLEARINGHOUSE
A Federal law called the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”) prohibits the New York City
Department of Education (“NYC DOE”) from releasing personally identifiable information contained in a
student’s educational record without the consent of the parent (if the student is under the age of 18) or of the
student (if the student is over the age of 18). However, an exception in FERPA to this prohibition allows the NYC
DOE to designate certain types of personal information about you and/or your children as “directory
information” and to release it unless you have specifically instructed the NYC DOE not to do so in accordance
with the procedures set forth below. “Directory information” is defined in FERPA as information that is
generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released. It includes the names of students, their
grade level, their dates of birth and their home addresses, as well as other categories of information that are not
the subject of this notice.
Effective Wednesday, January 1st 2014, the NYC DOE designates certain categories of information as “directory
information” for each of the limited purposes described below in Designations #1 and #2.
If you wish to stop the NYC DOE from releasing directory information as described in this notice about you or
your children, you must complete the opt out form below no later than Friday, January 31st, 2014 and submit it
to the principal of your or your child’s school, or if you are submitting on behalf of more than one child, to the
principal of each child’s school. If you do not wish to opt out, there is no need for you to fill out the opt out form
or to take further action. You must submit one opt out form for each student. Under FERPA, students age 18
or above have the right to prohibit release of directory information, and completion of the opt out form by
a parent or guardian will be ineffective. Copies of this notice and opt out form are available at your or your
child’s school, or may be accessed at http://schools.nyc.gov/RulesPolicies/default.htm. Any request you
make to prohibit release of directory information with respect to Designations 1 and 2 below will remain in
effect for a particular opt out unless you specifically revoke it. Therefore, if you completed an opt out last
year concerning these designations, your opt-out remains effective and there is no need to resubmit this
form. If you later wish to revoke an opt out, you must do so in writing to the principal of your or your child’s
school, or if you are revoking an opt out on behalf of more than one child, to the principal of each child’s school.
In order for the DOE to obtain data and information
from the U.S. Department of Education and NSC on
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
completion and college enrollment, the DOE will
be sharing certain student information with these
organizations.
Designation #1 – The FAFSA Completion Project
Federal law regarding student privacy requires the
DOE to provide families and students with notice and
an opportunity to instruct the DOE not to release this
information. Families and students who do not want
to share student information should complete the US
DOE FAFSA Completion Project and National Student
Clearinghouse Directory Information Notice and Opt
Out Form. Only students and families that wish to
exercise that right to opt out need to complete the
form.
In 2010, the US DOE launched the FAFSA Completion Project (the “Project”). The Project will help the NYC DOE
assist students and families in completing Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and also in
improving student access to financial aid for their postsecondary education. To continue participation in the
FAFSA Completion Project, the NYC DOE designates the names, addresses and dates of birth of 2013-2014 NYC
DOE students in grades 9 through 12 as directory information for the limited purpose of disclosing this
information to the US DOE. The US DOE, in turn, will inform the NYC DOE whether NYC DOE students submitted
a FAFSA, on what date it was submitted, and if the initial submission was complete.
Please complete and sign below if you wish to opt out of release of information to the US DOE for the FAFSA
Completion Project. If you do not wish to opt out, there is no need for you to take further action.

I am the student listed below, and am age 18 or over. I do NOT want my name, address and date of birth
released to US DOE for the FAFSA Completion Project.

I am the parent or guardian of the student listed below, who is under age 18. I do NOT want my child’s
name, address and date of birth released to US DOE for the FAFSA Completion Project.
FORM CONTINUES ON THE NEXT PAGE
Designation #2 – National Student Clearinghouse
The National Student Clearinghouse (the “NSC”) is a non-profit organization that will provide college enrollment
and graduation information to the NYC DOE. This information will help schools understand and improve
students’ college readiness and success, and will be used by NYC DOE for research purposes. The NYC DOE
designates student names, grade levels (for example, ninth grade) and dates of birth of students entering 9th
grade, together with NYC DOE students for the years 1998-2013, as directory information for the limited
purpose of disclosing this information to the NSC. The NSC, in turn, will give the NYC DOE information on NYC
DOE students who enrolled in a higher educational institution. This information includes where the student
entered college, the state where the college is located, dates enrolled, graduation date (if applicable) and
degree earned (if applicable).
To High School Students and Families:
Your school, with support from the New York City Department of Education (DOE), is working to provide
students with a rich, engaging, and rigorous education that prepares them for college or a career when they
graduate. That preparation begins early in required coursework and involvement in your school community.
We continue to strengthen supports for students and families, as well as principals, teachers, counselors, and
college advisors so that the work in classrooms every day produces meaningful growth in student learning
and prepares students to make successful transitions after graduation.
Please complete and sign below if you wish to opt out of release of information to the NSC
If you do not wish to opt out, there is no need for you to take further action.
As we work toward the goals of college and career success, we understand the need to help students,
families, and schools understand the progress they are making. Toward that end, we are working to address
two critical needs:
1) Helping students and families applying to college complete the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA), which is required to receive many forms of financial aid to pay for college.

I am the student listed below, and am age 18 or over. I do NOT want my name, grade level and date of
birth released to the National Student Clearinghouse.

I am the parent or guardian of the student listed below, who is under age 18. I do NOT want my child’s
name, grade level and date of birth released to the National Student Clearinghouse.
Parent/guardian signature if student is under age 18
2) Helping schools understand information about their high school graduates’ college success so
teachers and principals can better align the high school program with expectations for college
readiness.
Student signature if student is age 18 or above
PLEASE COMPLETE IN FULL IF YOU HAVE MADE ANY OF THE ABOVE OPT OUTS:
To accomplish these goals, the DOE is working together with the U.S. Department of Education and the
National Student Clearinghouse (NSC), which provides information on high school graduates’ college
performance. In order for the DOE to collect data and information on FAFSA completion and college
enrollment from the U.S. Department of Education and the NSC, the DOE will be sharing names, addresses,
grade levels and dates of birth of students. For the DOE to do this, federal law regarding student privacy
requires us to provide you with notice and an opportunity for you to instruct the DOE not to release this
information.
Student Name:
OSIS #:
Parent/Guardian Name:
Name of School (and Borough):
Grade:
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY):
Home Address:
We are therefore providing the attached "opt out" forms for families who do not want to share student
information. Only students and families that wish to exercise that right to opt out need to complete the
form. If you completed an opt out last year concerning these designations, your opt-out remains effective
and there is no need to resubmit this form. If you did not previously complete the opt out form and wish to
do so now, please read the attached opt out form, and if you do not want information released about you (if
you are an adult) or about your child or children (if they are under age 18), please complete it as indicated.
Telephone Number:
Email Address:
FOR 2013-2014 STUDENTS: RETURN THIS ENTIRE FORM TO YOUR OR YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL
While the DOE believes that using this information to support student transitions is worthwhile, we
understand that in doing so we must respect individual student privacy.
If you have any questions about the attached forms, or the efforts of you or your child’s school to prepare
you or your child for college and careers, you may contact the school for additional information.
Thank you,
New York City Department of Education
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Keep your kids safe. Get their seasonal flu vaccines every year.
Seasonal Flu: A Guide for Parents
Is seasonal flu more serious
for kids?
Infants and young children are at a greater risk for getting seriously ill from the flu. That’s why the New York State
Department of Health recommends that all children 6 months and older get the seasonal flu vaccine.
Flu vaccine may save your
child’s life.
Most people with seasonal flu are sick for about a week, and then they feel better. But, some
people, especially young children, pregnant women, older people, and people with chronic health
problems can get very sick. Some can even die.
A flu vaccine is the best way to protect your child from seasonal flu. It is recommended for
everyone 6 months and older.
What is seasonal flu?
The flu, or influenza, is an infection of the nose, throat, and lungs. The flu can spread from person
to person.
Flu shot or nasal-spray
•Flushotscanbegiventochildren6monthsandolder.
•Anasal-sprayvaccinecanbegiventohealthychildren2yearsandolder.
•Childrenyoungerthan5yearswhohaveexperiencedwheezinginthepastyear–oranychildwithchronichealth
problems–shouldgettheflushot,notthenasal-sprayvaccine.
•Childrenyoungerthan9yearsoldwhogetavaccineforthefirsttimeneedtwodoses.
vaccine?
How else can I protect
my child?
•Gettheseasonalfluvaccineforyourself.
•Encourageyourchild’sclosecontactstogetseasonalfluvaccine,too.Thisisveryimportantifyourchildisyoungerthan
5orifheorshehasachronichealthproblemsuchasasthma(breathingdisease)ordiabetes(highbloodsugarlevels).
Because children under 6 months can’t be vaccinated, they rely on those around them to get vaccinated.
•Washyourhandsoftenandcoveryourcoughsandsneezes.It’sbesttouseatissueandquicklythrowitaway.Ifyoudon’t
have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve, not your hands. This will prevent the spread of germs.
•Tellyourchildrento:
•Stayawayfrompeoplewhoaresick;
•Cleantheirhandsoften;
•Keeptheirhandsawayfromtheirface,and
•Covercoughsandsneezestoprotectothers.
What are signs of the flu?
The flu comes on suddenly. Most people with the flu feel very tired and have a high fever,
headache, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, and sore muscles. Some people, especially
children, may also have stomach problems and diarrhea. The cough can last two or more weeks.
How does the flu spread?
People who have the flu usually cough, sneeze, and have a runny nose. The droplets in a cough,
sneeze or runny nose contain the flu virus. Other people can get the flu by breathing in these
droplets or by getting them in their nose or mouth.
How long can a sick person
spread the flu to others?
What should I use to clean
hands?
What can I do if my child
gets sick?
Mosthealthyadultsmaybeabletospreadtheflufromonedaybeforegettingsicktoupto5
daysaftergettingsick.Thiscanbelongerinchildrenandinpeoplewhodon’tfightdiseaseaswell
(peoplewithweakerimmunesystems).
Washyourchildren’shandswithsoapandwater.Washthemforaslongasittakestosingthe
“Happy Birthday” song twice. If soap and water are not handy, use wipes or gels with alcohol in
them unless they are visibly soiled. The gels should be rubbed into hands until the hands are dry.
Makesureyourchildgetsplentyofrestanddrinkslotsoffluids.Talkwithyourchild’sdoctor
beforegivingyourchildover-the-countermedicine.Ifyourchildrenorteenagersmayhavethe
flu, never give them aspirin or medicine that has aspirin in it. It could cause serious problems.
Can my child go to school/
day care with the flu?
No. If your child has the flu, he or she should stay home to rest. This helps avoid giving the flu to
other children.
When can my child go back
Childrenwiththeflushouldbeisolatedinthehome,awayfromotherpeople.Theyshouldalso
stayhomeuntiltheyaresymptom-freefor24hours(thatis,untiltheyhavenofeverwithoutthe
useoffever-controlmedicinesandtheyfeelwellfor24hours.)Remindyourchildtoprotect
others by covering his or her mouth when coughing or sneezing. You may want to send your child
to school with some tissues, wipes or gels with alcohol in them if the school allows gels.
to school/day care after
having the flu?
For more information about the flu, visit
http://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/influenza/seasonal/
Or, www.cdc.gov/flu
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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