Principal's Message

Welcome to the Staten Island Technical High School website!

As a Next-Gen 21st Century leader and communicator, and our school's "Storyteller-In-Chief," I invite you to join us live and "in the moment" as we celebrate and share our progress and accomplishments within and among the Staten Island Technical High School community.

I urge you to follow "our" story together via our social media channels and invite you to contribute any of your personal (student or parent/guardian) accomplishments or news worthy items by sending me your pics, videos and a blurb to my email at: [email protected]

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Sincerely,

Mark Erlenwein

Principal

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VISION: SITHS prioritizes rigorous academics balanced with physical and mental wellness. Our goal is to develop strong social skills, exemplary character, scholarship, service, leadership, and citizenship for all members of the school community. We cultivate innovation through the development of 21st Century Learning Skills (Collaboration, Communication, Creativity and Critical Thinking). Our school community is committed to equity and excellence by ensuring that every student understands how to use the curriculum to create meaningful impact on the world around them. Each individual in our school environment will feel valued and have access to opportunities and support to achieve their greatest potential and succeed in a multicultural society.

MISSION: The SITHS community fosters the development of well-rounded, passionate life-long learners through rigorous, engaging academics and participation in student activities, athletics, social-emotional and work-based learning, cultural responsiveness, and community service. SITHS cultivates strong collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking skills. We strive to instill in our students a sense of wonder, curiosity, and a growth mindset to meaningfully contribute to and shape a society that values equity, excellence, and empathy.

In support of our school vision and mission, it is our pledge to:

• Support close communication between home and school that welcomes greater family involvement, accomplished through families sharing an active role as a team member within the school community.
• Enable students to demonstrate mastery of the curriculum and growth in Habits of Success through engaging in project-based learning and the use of modern technologies that support literacy and communication skills required in the real world.
• Engage students in College & Career readiness activities starting the 9th grade, throughout senior year. 
• Encourage and promote student involvement in local, national and global issues through rigorous and relevant classroom instruction, literature, activities, clubs and experiential learning opportunities that are culturally and historically relevant.
• Encourage lifelong physical and mental health through fitness, social emotional support systems, mindfulness, meditation and peer-mentorships.
• Provide & encourage ongoing individual professional development opportunities for our faculty and staff, with continued emphasis on self care, physical fitness & mental health.

BEGINNING OF THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR INFO:

WHAT SUPPLIES DO I NEED FOR SCHOOL: 

• Individual teachers will share specific classroom supply needs for the school year during the first day of school.

• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): SITHS is a BYOD - Bring Your Own Device school, where students can use their own personal computer device for use in the classroom (when physically in school) and at home for academic use. Please review our BYOD document for further information. If you need to be provided with a device, we can provide you with one by completing the form. If you requested a device, please stop by Room 108 to pick up your device on Thursday, September 5th, or Friday, September 6th at 2:30 PM. YOU MUST complete the form within 24 hours of showing up to receive your device.

• WiFi In School: Students can connect one personal computer device to the school’s WiFi network via the following WiFi information: 
  • PHONES: SSID: DOEGuest PWD: NYC$itevent
  • LAPTOPS/TABLETS: SSID: NCPSP     PWD: 605D785001@rackID78R605

SUMMER READING: Click here to visit the summer reading page.

Staten Island Technical High School believes very strongly in the social-emotional well being of our students. We have instituted assignment free breaks so that a break can be a reset! However, reading can be a GREAT way to relax, so this pamphlet gives you some of our English Department's favorite summer reads without any assignment attached. Click this link to view our pamphlet: English Department Recommendations

This is the link to NYPL's remote resources (including eBooks and library card information): https://www.nypl.org/about/remote-resources

 WHO IS MY GUIDANCE COUNSELOR?

• Click Home Room to look up your guidance counselor by your last name.

 IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING SCIENCE LABS, INTRO TO TECHNOLOGY & WBL CLASS: 

Science Lab, Introduction to Technology & Career Development and the WBL: Work Based Learning class WILL NOT begin until Monday, September 9, 2024. Prior to this date …

If you are:

• scheduled for a Period 1 course, your school day will begin period 2.
• scheduled for a Period 9 course, your school day will end after period 8.
• scheduled for a Lunch Period course, attend lunch in the cafeteria.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORM & LOCK

If you haven't ordered a Phys Ed Uniform as of yet, the "initial" window to order closes on September 9th. Phys Ed teachers will instruct you as to what you should wear until you receive your order.

All 9th grade students scheduled for Physical Education (Not scheduled for Health) will need to purchase a school issued lock for their Phys Ed locker, which they will use during Phys Ed class only. Locks must be purchased via the School SO Store (C-51, near the cafeteria) during the first week of school. (Price = $7.00 for NEW and $5.00 for a USED lock).

Students scheduled for Health in the Fall Term, will buy their lock in the Spring.

Grade 10-12 students who already have their school lock from last year can use that same lock, otherwise, purchase one in the SO Store.

Students will not need to access their locker for Phys Ed until the second week of school where students will begin to change into their Phys Ed uniform for class.

SOCIAL MEET & GREET FOR 9th GRADERS

• Freshmen Social, Friday 9/6/24 (3-4 PM in the Cafeteria)

WHERE CAN I FIND INFORMATION ON PSAL SPORTS?

• Visit the MSIT Athletics Page for more information
• A completed Medical and Parent Consent form are required for participation in any PSAL activities and tryouts.

WHERE CAN I FIND INFORMATION ABOUT THE ACADEMIC GRADING POLICY?

• Visit the Academics section on the www.siths.org website and click Universal Academic Grading Policy.

WHAT ARE THE NYC DOE CITYWIDE BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS TO SUPPORT STUDENT LEARNING?

All students/parents/guardian are expected to review the following hyperlinked documents to help provide students with a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment, the Chancellor's Citywide Behavioral Expectations to Support Student Learning (including the Discipline Code) outline the guidelines and expectations for student behavior in school. The Discipline Code for grades K–5 and 6–12, for the 2019–20 school year, remains in effect for the 2022–23 school year and applies to all students.  Please also review the following letter issued by Dr. Jawana Johnson Chief of School Climate, Culture, and Well-Being New York City Department of Education.

WHAT IS THE SCHOOL'S RESPONSE TO EMERGENCIES?

Schools train and drill all staff and students in the General Response Protocol, which describes what to do in an Evacuation, Shelter-In, or Lockdown. The training is tailored for different grade levels so that students aren’t upset by the information. Schools also sends home a copy of the General Response Protocol, to help you talk to your children about emergency readiness in school. The General Response Protocol gives schools instructions to follow when an emergency happens. It uses common language to identify the steps to take until first responders arrive.

Meet the Principal: 

Hi students! It's typically me (Mr. Erlenwein - [email protected]) who is updating these web pages, and I thought that I'd slip in a quick hello and encourage you to stop by my office (Room 119) if you ever want to chat, say hello or need help. My secretary, Ms. Laforgia and our staff are there to greet and help you. Look forward to getting to know all of you!

Building Entry: 

The Cafeteria entrance will be opened at 7:15 am to begin scanning students into the building. 

ID Cards and Working Papers: 

• Student ID cards must be displayed at all times (with the exception of during Physical Education class) via a student-worn lanyard (to be provided during homeroom on the first day of school). ID cards that do not have pictures on them will be updated once we complete the School ID Photo process during the first week of school. If you need a new ID card, you can request in the SO Store (C-51).
• Working Papers can be acquired in room 119.

Metro Cards: 

Omni - MetroCards will be distributed on the first day of school. Replacements can be acquired by visiting the SO Store (Room C-51).