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]

SITHS Twitter 

Mr. Erlenwein's Twitter

SITHS Instagram 

SITHS Facebook

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.

Posted (11/3/2024)

 

 

Purchase SING Tickets Here:

https://cur8.com/25220/project/127253

 

 

 

SI Tech November PTA Meeting

When: Wednesday, November 13 at 7 PM

Watch via link: https://bit.ly/SITHSPTANov1324

 

十一月家长教师会 (PTA) 会议
时间:11月13日,星期三,晚上7点

 

 

Missed Mr. Erlenwein's Principal Chit Chat? You can view the PDF presentation via: bit.ly/PrinChitChatPDF926

错过了 Erlenwein 校长的座谈会?您可以通过以下链接查看 PDF 演示文稿:bit.ly/PrinChitChatPDF926

 

BEGINNING OF THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR INFO:

 

The Schedule for Thursday, September 5th and Friday, September 6th is as follows:

 

Thur, 9/5: 8:00 AM - 2:02 PM (9/5/2024 Bell Schedule)

Fri, 9/6: 8:00 AM - 2:02 PM (9/6/2024 HR & Freshman Social Bell Schedule)

Mon, 9/9 - Fri, 9/13: 8:00 AM - 2:47 PM (11 Min Homeroom Schedule)

  

WHAT TIME DOES SCHOOL START?

Thur, 9/5: 8:00 AM - 2:02 PM (9/5/2024 Bell Schedule)

Fri, 9/6: 8:00 AM - 2:02 PM (9/6/2024 HR & Freshman Social Bell Schedule)

 

WHAT TIME DO THE DOORS OPEN & HOW EARLY CAN I ARRIVE?

  • 9TH & NEWLY ADMITTED 10TH GRADERS: All 9th-grade students will report to the 1st Floor Gymnasium, by entering through the 1st Floor Gym Entrance Stairwell near the Cafeteria located by the Softball Field. Doors will open starting at 7:15 Am. The 1st Floor Gym Entrance Stairwell is accessible from both Colgate Place and Lindberg Avenue. After the first day of school, 9th graders will enter via the Cafeteria.
  • 10th-12th GRADE: Enter via the Cafeteria.

 

WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, SEPT 5?

  • 8:00 AM - 2:02 PM (9/5/2024 Bell Schedule)
  • 60-min Homeroom before Period 1 from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM to distribute programs, Metro-Omni and ID cards.
  • After Homeroom, the Period 1-9, schedule will begin.
  • If you don’t have a Period 1 class, you will report to the Cafeteria.
  • Breakfast / Lunch will be available in the cafeteria.

 

WHAT IS MY HOMEROOM / WHO IS MY HR TEACHER / WHERE IS MY HR CLASSROOM?

  • 9th graders will be able to look up their homeroom (location) in the 1st Floor Gymnasium upon arrival.
  • 10-12th graders will be able to look up their homeroom (location) in the Cafeteria upon arrival.
  • Use the Home Room to Look Up your HR by last name / year.

 

HOW DO I VIEW MY PROGRAM?

You will receive a paper program during homeroom on Thursday, September 5th. On Wednesday, September 4th, you can look up your program by either

1.) Having your parent access your NYCSA (NYC Schools Account) via your home computer, or

2.) Student visits the TeachHub Website using your @nycstudents.net account at https://teachhub.schools.nyc/ - see instructions at the top of this page, and click on schedule, or

3.) Students may log on via the Teach Hub App (iOS Click Here) (Android Click Here), or log into Google Classroom using the @nycstudents.net student email address / account, or by Parents & Guardians accessing thei NYCSA (NYC Schools Account) - see instructions at the top of this page, and click on schedule.

Email: If you DO NOT know your @nycstudents.net email account username, please email Parent Coordinator, Barbara Malenfant at [email protected]. For more information on your @nycstudent.net account, visit this link.

 

WHAT DO I DO IF THERE IS AN ERROR IN MY PROGRAM?

 

Once programs are posted on September 4th - after viewing your program, please double check it and then read the important instructions below before requesting a program change.  ALL program changes need to be requested through the google form (link to be posted Thursday, September 5th after 4 PM). DO NOT email individual staff members regarding your program.  All requests must be submitted by a date TBA.

 

Due to the complex nature of programming, most program changes will not be possible EXCEPT in instances where students are mistakenly programmed into the incorrect class.  

  • All students are required to have 7 periods of instruction. 
  • The following classes count as 2 periods of instruction: AP Calculus (AB & BC), AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1D & 2 and AP Environmental Science. 
  • ONLY seniors are permitted to drop lunch.

 

Please do not request start or end times, specific teachers, specific lunch or period changes or to go back to your previously posted program. They will not be considered, and you will not receive a reply for these requests.

 

If you received extra lunch periods, all attempts were made to fix this, but based on the courses you were matched to, it was not possible.

 

Seniors please be advised that unfortunately the English course, Gods, Monsters and the Apocalypse is not available this year.

 

All students are expected to attend the 56-minute homeroom on Thursday, September 5 at 8 AM. Dismissal will be at 2:02 PM.

Here you will eventually have the survey link to request a change.  Requests made before the programs are released will not be considered and you will not receive a reply.  Thank you.

 

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: 

 

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?

 

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).

++++  SUMMER DESIGN INSTITUTE  夏季设计学院 ++++

 
Check out what Staten Island Technical High School students have been busy accomplishing during July & August in the Summer Design Institute. 了解史坦顿岛技术高中的学生在 7 月和 8 月期间在夏季设计学院忙着完成哪些工作。

 

PTA / PARENT MEETING RECORDINGS

October PTA Meeting - Video Link
November 20th, FAFSA / Financial Aid Meeting: https://bit.ly/SITHSFinAid24
November PTA Meeting - Video Link
December, PTA Meeting - Video Link
January PTA Meeting - Video Link
10th Grade College Info Meeting - Video Link
February PTA Meeting - Video Link
March PTA Meeting - Video Link
April PTA Meeting - Video Link
May PTA Meeting - Video Link
College Info Mtg - Video, Slides, Letters of Rec Guide
 

 

 

++++  EARLY VOTING UPDATES ++++

++++  提前投票更新 ++++

 

EARLY VOTING UPDATES:  We need your help still … please read below to the end!

早期投票更新:我们仍然需要您的帮助……请读到底!

 

 

I wanted to share some good news: Bill S1148 has passed in the NYS senate to remove early voting at schools. It is sponsored by Liz Kreuger and Brad Hoylman-Sigal, 2 of the lawmakers who wrote a letter to the Museum of Natural History: 

 

我想分享一些好消息: 比尔S1148 纽约州参议院已通过取消学校提前投票的法案。该项目由两位立法者 Liz Kreuger 和 Brad Hoylman-Sigal 赞助,他们给自然历史博物馆写了一封信: 

 

 

"In February, three local lawmakers wrote to the museum asking it to consider serving as a polling site, citing concerns that the nearby, 1,500-student William O’Shea public school complex was ill-suited to the task. The museum’s reply: yes...The museum’s president, Sean Decatur, offered thanks to the three lawmakers for bringing the issue to the museum’s attention. It's a first step but it's not enough." (NYC’s American Museum of Natural History to serve as early-voting site -- Daily News, April 8, 2024)

 

2月,三名当地议员 写了 向博物馆请求其考虑作为投票站,理由是担心附近有 1,500 名学生 威廉·奥谢 公立学校综合体不适合这项任务。博物馆回复:是的……博物馆馆长, 肖恩·迪凯特, 感谢三位立法者让博物馆注意到这个问题。这是第一步,但还不够。”(纽约美国博物馆 自然历史将作为早期投票网站 -- 日常的 消息, 2024 年 4 月 8 日)

 

Send a letter to ALL NYC Assembly members to urge them to vote in favor of the bill. The bill has passed the NYS Senate and now needs to be voted on by the Assembly in order to move on to the Gov. Hochul's desk.

 

致函所有纽约市议会议员,敦促他们投票支持该法案。该法案已在纽约州参议院获得通过,现在需要由议会进行投票才能提交给霍赫尔州长的办公桌。

 

The link below works best from your smart phone. 下面的链接在您的智能手机上效果最佳。

 

https://tinyurl.com/3ezj7kcs

 

Please help this effort by spreading this message urging families and school communities to do the same. 请传播此信息,敦促家庭和学校社区也这样做,以帮助这项努力。

 

Thank you!!

谢谢你!

 

 

 

REMINDER: FREE PrepScholar Digital SAT/ PSAT / ACT Prep Platform 

免费 PrepScholar 数字 SAT/PSAT/ACT 备考平台 

Remember that students have access to a FREE PrepScholar (www.prepscholar.com/sat/s/) PSAT / SAT / ACT Preparation Tool. More information is available at https://bit.ly/SITHSPrepScholar on how to access this service.

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请记住,学生可以访问免费预科学者www.prepscholar.com/sat/s/ PSAT / SAT / ACT 准备工具。更多信息请访问https://bit.ly/SITHSPrepScholar 关于如何访问此服务。

 

 

 

~  NEW TEACH HUB MOBILE APP ~

教学中心移动应用程序

 


TEACH HUB MOBILE APP

 

Use the new Teach Hub Mobile App to access your New York City School Account (NYCSA) to access Grades, Schedule, Attendance, Regents scores, Unofficial Transcripts and more.

 

IOS APP: bit.ly/TeachHubios 

ANDROID APP: bit.ly/TeachHubAndroid 

 

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教学中心移动应用程序

 

使用新的教学中心移动应用程序 访问您的那个兽人CS学校A账户(纽约市安全局) 访问成绩、时间表、出勤率、摄政分数、非官方成绩单等。

 

苹果应用程序: bit.ly/TeachHubios 

安卓应用程序: bit.ly/TeachHubAndroid

 

 

 

++++  CONGRATULATIONS & CELEBRATIONS ++++

 

Check out our social media pages for more student and staff celebrations! We've had a number of milestone events these past few weeks and these are just a few of our school's accolades:

SITHS Twitter 

Mr. Erlenwein's Twitter

SITHS Instagram 

SITHS Facebook