PARK SLOPE COLLEGIATE

• At PSC we are committed to building an anti-racist, integrated school community.

The Purpose of Orientation

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• For the Students: A fun and engaging opportunity for students to meet and get to know teachers, and fellow classmates.
• For Families: An opportunity for families to get a better understanding of their child’s day at PSC, to learn about our antiracist mission and to answer any questions.

First Day of School & Morning Entry

• Arrive by 8:25 most days ….. first day of school arrive by 8:15
• Student entry is on 5th Street between 7th & 8th Avenues (ALL students from ALL schools enter through the same entrance)
• Period 1 begins promptly at 8:40, be in your seat by 8:40
• Teachers are in classrooms by 8:00 each day, if you need to re-take an assignment or have questions for a teacher, come before 8:40 to receive help

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Shared Spaces on John Jay Campus

• Cafeteria
• Library
• Gyms
• Auditorium
• Pool

PSC Bell Schedule

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Student Progress and Communication

Grade Progress

• Parents and Students sign up for SyncGrades

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NYC Schools Account

• View student schedules
• View past report cards
• Graduation progress
• Communications directly from DOE

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If you need support with your NYCSA Account please see

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Email: Tmitchel@schools.nyc.gov

vboyhan@schools.nyc.gov

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Attendance Alerts

• Through SyncGrades Texting

More than a gradebook: SyncGrades connects Google Classroom, report cards, attendance, dynamic student groups, paper assessments, family communication, and a student-powered school economy in one platform built for NYC schools.

M.S Cell Phone Policy

1. COLLECTION/STORAGE
1. Upon arrival, students must power off their devices.
2. PSC students in grades 6, 7 & 8 will have their devices collected each day.
• A designated collection point, supervised by staff members, will be set up by students’ first period classes, between 8:30 am and 8:50 am. If students arrive after this window, students should report to AP Moskowitz in room 407 to turn in their devices.
• At the end of the school day, devices will be distributed by school staff in their last period classes at 3:00pm.
• Students who were late will pick up their device from AP Moskowitz in room 407.
• Students with approved early dismissal will retrieve their devices from their last period classrooms or from an administrator.

· In case of emergency or exigent circumstances, parents or guardians can call the following office to reach their child: Main Office 718-832-4305, 718-832-4303, 718-832-4304. 718-832-4300

Parents are automatically signed up for Kinvolve. Parents should make sure that the school has their most up to date cell phone number and email address so that they will receive all messages. To check to see if PSC has the correct contact info in Kinvolve, please email Parent Coordinator Steffen Nelson at snelson20@schools.nyc.gov.

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Meet your Teacher!

English Language Arts:Michelle Orchard & James Sehring

Social Studies: James Sehring & Michelle Orchard

Science: Nadine Kechaiche & Sahtora Sykes

Onema Ahmed

Math: Amer Zaffar & Omar Afzaal

Vocal Music: Robert Wyatt

Guitar: Matthew Gross

Physical Education & Health: Veronica Vega, Jonathan Piniero & John Cannetti

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6th Grade Team

HS Cell Phone Policy

• All devices stay in Yondr Pouches from 8:40 - 3:00
• Students are given 1 Yondr Pouch. If broken or lost, students must buy a replacement for $5. Devices must be turned in to an administrator while waiting for a replacement pouch
• Pouches distributed in Circles on Friday

Create a focused learning environment for all students from arrival to dismissal.

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Meet your Teacher!

English Language Arts: Rahsan Robinson

Social Studies: Andres Marquez, Gabriel Solis & Liberty John

Biology: Adero Forsythe & Katrina Villanueva

Algebra 1: Samantha Tulloch, Abigail Benavente & Maysa Jarara

Language: Phoebe Layne (French) Andres Marquez (Spanish)

Vocal Music & Guitar: Robert Wyatt & Mathew Gross

Physical Education: Veronica Vega, Kevin Iboy, Jonathan Pineiro & John Cannetti

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9th Grade Team

Special Education @ PSC

• Integrated Co-Teaching Classes – ICT Model at PSC-Serves as both a model of Adult Collaboration as well as a inclusive structure to provide individualized support all types of learners
• School Based Support Team- to address the needs of students who may require additional support and services

*All Special Education questions please email mmoskowitz6@schools.nyc.gov

High School Elective Cycles and Programs at PSC

• High School Electives: Spanish (2 credits), Vocals, Guitar, & Academic Electives
• Physical Education: P.E. 3/2 split opposite arts elective
• Health - All HS students must take 1 credit of Health in high school
• Partnership with ATC(Atlantic Theater Company) 7th grade-12th grade experience
• College Now opportunities (earn college credit in high school at a college campus)

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Middle School Elective Cycles and Programs at PSC

• 6^th Grade Arts Electives: Vocal Music, Acoustic Guitar
• Physical Education: P.E. 4 days each week, Health 1 day per week
• Swimming Cycle (pending funding)
• 7^th Grade Electives: Vocals, Guitar
• 8^th Grade Elective: Vocals, Guitar, Language cycle
• All 8th graders take Regents Algebra 1 and Biology HS coursework
• Partnership with ATC(Atlantic Theater Company) 7th grade-12th grade experience

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Social-Emotional Learning @ PSC

Student Advisory: Tuesdays and Fridays Circles

• Community Building that build connections and a sense of belonging in our community
• Social-Emotional Growth and Development
• Opportunities to build on the PSC mission of creating an anti-racist, integrated community to extend beyond our walls
• Utilizing Restorative Practices model
• Academic plus Executive Functioning Support

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Lunch

Middle School Lunch

• All middle school students must eat lunch in the cafeteria
• Lunch clubs will be organized by MS teachers, students will need a pass from teachers to come upstairs for clubs after they eat
• Recess (weather permitting)

High School Lunch

• 9th & 10th graders - out lunch privilege (with parental consent) after they’ve passed all classes marking period 1
• 11th & 12th graders - out lunch privilege (with parental consent)

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All HS Students can eat lunch in 4th Floor Classrooms or in the 1st Floor Cafeteria

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Sample Student Schedule

Middle School Student Activities

• Student Groups and Clubs
• Manhattan Youth After-School (homework, arts, leadership, basketball, archery, soccer)
• CHAMPS - Sports (baseball & volleyball)

Important PSC Contact Information

• Main Office - 718-832-4305 & 718-832-4304 & 718-832-4300
• 6th Grade Team Leader (Michelle Orchard) MOrchard@schools.nyc.gov
• 9th Grade Team Leader (Rahsan Robinson) RRobinson25@schools.nyc.gov
• AP Melissa Moskowitz (grades 6-8) - 718-832-4312 MMoskowitz6@schools.nyc.gov
• AP Trevon Adams(grades 9-10)- 718-832-4121 TAdams52@schools.nyc.gov
• AP Shawn Farnum(grades 11-12) - 718-832-4305 sfarnum2@schools.nyc.gov
• Principal Jill Sandusky - 718-832-4319 -JSandusky@schools.nyc.gov

Middle School Curriculum

Manhattan Youth Middle School After-School Program

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Full-time, after-school program including academic support, leadership, sports and arts

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Start Date:

End Date:

Run time - 3:00pm - 6:00pm

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Parents and Community Engagement

• Parent Teacher Association
• Parent Teacher Circles
• Manhattan Youth After-School
• Welcome Back PotLuck and BBQ
• Grade Level WhatsApp Groups

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Q & A

The more you know, the more you are able to learn.

The more you learn, the more you can contribute to changing the world!

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Do Your Best!

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Thank you for joining us today

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Q & A

Thank you for joining orientation. Please stay if you have additional questions.

PARK SLOPE COLLEGIATE

• At PSC we are committed to building an anti-racist, integrated school community.

Shared Spaces on John Jay Campus

• Cafeteria
• Library
• Gyms
• Auditorium
• Pool

Essential Questions: Using the Cultivating Genius Framework

• Students all pursue understanding of the important concepts in each subject but may often choose from a variety of texts that address those concepts with varying complexity. Students can choose from multiple assessments to demonstrate understanding and are always expected to challenge themselves as much as possible.
• In History units of study are created around questions about:
• How the pursuit of wealth has affected the world we live in?
• What is freedom in the US and who gets to decide?
• In ELA:
• What can we learn about ourselves and the world from the stories of others?
• In Science:
• How can we better understand the interdependence of all life systems?
• How can science solve some of the world’s problems?
• In Mathematics:
• How can we define equality and inequality?
• In Foreign Language/ENL:
• Why is it important to communicate in the language of those who are part of our society?

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PSC Bell Schedule

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Anti-Racist Curricula

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• At PSC we want every student to leave our community with a more profound understanding of themselves and of the world around them.
• We want our mission of creating an anti-racist, integrated community to extend beyond our walls.
• As educators, we have worked to create curriculum that provides opportunities for students to grapple with critical issues of power, race and oppression that have shaped our world using Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s Culturally Responsive framework
• Through incorporating the work of Zaretta Hammond’s Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain, we are working to create equitable spaces for all children.

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The PERC Program

Something’s Happening Here: A Radical Restructuring of Urban High School Mathematics and Science Classrooms.

PERC | Teens Teaching, Leading, Succeeding (percprogram.org)

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*Please see Ms. Moskowitz if you would like to register for this program.

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TEACHING ASSISTANT SCHOLARS VIDEO

Special Education is inclusive education is anti-racist education

Dear Principals,

I hope this email finds you well. It was lovely seeing all of you yesterday. I wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for your dedication and hard work in ensuring that all students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) receive the support they need at our school.

In order to further strengthen our commitment to meeting the needs of these students, we are requesting all schools organize a virtual Special Education Open House specifically for incoming freshmen with IEPs. This event aims to provide an opportunity for students and their parents to familiarize themselves with our special education services, meet the support staff, and address any questions or concerns they may have.

To ensure the success of this event, I kindly request that each school designates a point person who will be responsible for coordinating the virtual open house. Please provide us with the date, time, and link for the event so that we can share this information on our school website and during parent forums. It is essential that we advertise this event widely within our community to reach as many parents as possible.

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding the virtual Special Education Open House, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or our Special Education Department. We are here to assist you in any way we can to ensure the success of this event.

Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to the well-being of our students. Together, we can make a significant difference in their educational journey.

Suggested topics and information you can share at your virtual open house

1. Exactly how physically accessible the school is for students who require ramps and elevators. Explain the "partial accessibility" if applicable.

2. Share how long they have had 15:1 Special Class and ICT services at the school

3. Commit to providing the services on the IEP even if it is not being currently offered there now, especially related services such as hearing and vision education, and physical therapy

4. Any Universal Design for Learning strategies employed by all teachers in the school such as students’ curriculum being fully available on Google Classroom

5. If they have OT and SLPs ON STAFF or if those persons change year after year

6. Commitment to honoring the student's IEP as written upon arrival.

7. Any special training that teachers have had (Orton Gillingham, The Writing Revolution, Executive Functioning, AAC, Restorative Justice)

8. Any summer bridge programs available to students with disabilities prior to 9th grade.

9. Transitional services that are unique or very well done at their school (this is an area of improvement needed in all schools)

10. Any special programs: special afterschool club, support for students with disabilities parents to participate in afterschool activities, specialized programs within the school (D75 inclusion, ASD Nest/Horizon, ACES... etc.)

11. Any special methods used to ensure students with disabilities participate in services offered to all students ie. Office Hours

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