2023-2024 SITHS School Year Info

Assistant Principal of Organization & Programming

Assistant Principal of Mathematics, Foreign Language and High School Admissions

The Schedule for Thursday, September 7th and Friday, September 8th is as follows:

Thurs, 9/7: 8:00 AM - 2:02 PM (9/7/2023 Bell Schedule)

Fri, 9/8 - Fri, 9/15: 8:00 AM - 2:47 PM (11-Minute HR Bell Schedule)

WHAT TIME DOES SCHOOL START?

Thurs, 9/7: 8:00 AM - 2:02 PM (9/7/2023 Bell Schedule)

Fri, 9/8: 8:00 AM - 2:47 PM (11-Minute HR 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 7?

• 8:00 AM - 2:02 PM (9/7/2023 Bell Schedule)
• 60-min Homeroom before Period 1 from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM to distribute programs, metro 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 / HR TEACHER / 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 7th. On or about September 6th, you can look up your program by having your parent access your NYCSA (NYC Schools Account) - see instructions at the top of this page, and click on schedule; or by logging into your Google Classroom using your @nycstudents.net student email address / account, or by accessing your NYCSA (NYC Schools Account) - see instructions at the top of this page, and click on schedule. 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?

Programs should be visible tomorrow in your NYC account.  The previous program that was posted was not finalized and is obsolete.  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. Do not email individual staff members regarding your program.  All requests must be submitted by Thursday, September 7th.

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.

Here is the 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.

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 11, 2023. 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

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. If you haven't ordered a Phys Ed Uniform as of yet, the "initial" window to order closes on September 12th. Phys Ed teachers will instruct you as to what you should wear until you receive your order. 

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 or Friday 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

SOCIAL MEET & GREET FOR 9th GRADERS

• Freshmen Social, Friday 9/8/23 (3-4 PM)

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) 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: 

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