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