8th Grade
Corner
Class of
2010
Assistant Principal
Mr. Deric Borrero
8th Grade Guidance Counselor:
Ms. Sherry
Under Construction at This Time
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8th Grade Pictures 2009-2010
Picture This at 718-447-4607
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High School Admission Process
Mrs. Sherry: Team 9 - 807, 808, 809, 814 & 815
Mrs. Siegel: Team 7 - 800, 801, 802, 803, 811, 816 & 817
Mrs. Kiefer: Team 8 - 804, 805, 806,812 & 812
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Dear 8th Grade Parents/Guardian,
Keep in mind, the combined results of the first, second, and third marking period report cards will determine Arista status. All candidates for Arista must meet the following criteria in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd marking periods.
1. Attain an overall average of 90 or higher
2. Pall all subjects, with no failing grades
3. Have a record of good behavior and satisfactory attendance, and no more than one S in conduct.
4. Minimum of twelve hours community/school services which may include:
a. Volunteering on a regular basis to assist teachers as a monitor
b. Volunteering for out-of-classroom school projects/committees including staff member for school publications, audio visual or library squad, G.O. committees, etc.
c. Volunteering in the peer tutoring program and monitorial squads
d. Volunteering in community service outside of school
In order for students to receive an invitation for the Washington DC overnight trip, they must obtain Honor Roll expectations or higher during the 1st, 2nd & 3rd semester of this year. You can review the criteria on page 6 of the IS 24 Student Agenda Book. Teacher recommendations will also be taken into consideration.
Reports cards will be distributed on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. Thursday, February 25th will be a half day. Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday afternoon and Thursday evening, February 25, 2010. Please use this opportunity to visit with your child's teachers, and discuss any questions you may have.
Finally, senior dues notices have been distributed. Please understand that payments for the Senior Dance, Washington DC, and Great Adventure trip will NOT be accepted unless the Senior Dues are paid.
*Please note students who are not meeting promotion requirements and have a 'U' in conduct from any classes will not be permitted to participate in senior activities (ie Great Adventure Trip, Senior Day, Senior Dance).
Sincerely,
Deric Borrero,
Assistant Principle
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Monday February 22nd School Resumes
Tuesday February 23rd General PTA Meeting at 9:15 am
Thursday February 25th P/T Conferences (12-2:15 pm) *Due to inclement of bad weather Evening Conferences r/s March 11th.
Monday March 1st SLT Meeting at 2:45 pm
Tuesday March 9th PTA Executive Board at 9:15 am
General PTA Meeting at 9:30 am
Thursday March 11th P/T Conferences (5:30-8pm)
Weds&Thurs March 24th&25th Spring Performance Arts of
Guys&Dolls at 7pm
Mon-Tues March 29th-Apr 6th Spring Recess
*Dates Subject to Change