Graduation at Chelsea Piers
June 26, 2019
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
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2019-2020 SCHOOL CALENDAR- SCHOOL CLOSED
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Welcome to a new school year! I want to welcome returning and new parents/guardians to our school. My name is Carolina Velasquez and I’m the Parent Coordinator at Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers. As your Parent Coordinator, I’m here to help you connect and understand our school. Think of me as your personal guide to the school system, your go to person. You are welcome to come to me with any questions or concerns. I ask parents to take some time and make an effort to participate in our workshops/PTA meetings & activities. This is a team effort and I’m here to make you, your child and our school the best working team possible.
Sincerely,
Carolina Velasquez
Parent Coordinator
Carolina Velasquez
Parent Coordinator
Tel: 212.691.0934 Ext. 1120
Mobile: 646.384.1119
Download/Print our Parent Handbook
English: MEETING DATES 2019-2020 ENG VERSION.pdf
Español: MEETING DATES 2019-2020 SPA VERSION docx.pdf
Archives 2019-2020
*Interpreters provided during meetings
Find out what is going on at Liberty H.S.
Get alerts about PTA, SLT, Parent Workshops and other important events happening in our school.
You can also connect directly for questions or concerns
*Instructions for Text messages in Spanish (ESPAÑOL)
Follow this link: https://www.remind.com/join/libertyesp
Remind-Sign up instructions for Spa.pdf
*If you don’t have a smartphone, get text notifications.
Text the message @libertyesp to the number 81010.
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*Instructions for text messages in English
Follow this link: https://www.remind.com/join/libertyhsm
Remind-Sign up instructions for Eng.pdf
*If you don’t have a smartphone, get text notifications.
Text the message @libertyhsm to the number 81010.
If you’re having trouble with 81010, try texting @libertyhsm to (573) 234-4359.
Get instructions on how to get the Remind app by visiting: Remind App
*You only need the app if you are interested in all the features*
Adult programs
For Youths, Adults, Families & Seniors
Visit: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/services.page
The Citizenship project
Visit: http://www.nyhistory.org/education/citizenship-project
Visit: https://www.nyic.org/
Visit: https://jeromehands.com/
Empowering immigrant youth and their Allies. Unlocking immigrant youth's access to legal services, leadership development and learning opportunities in a space owned run and governed by the youth.
Men living in the U.S., citizen and non-citizens alike, are required by law to register with Selective Service at 18 years old.
Men who register with Selective Service remain eligible for federal student financial aid, state-funded student financial aid, federal employment, state employment, job training under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, security clearances, and U.S. citizenship for immigrant men. Selective Service accepts early registrations as young as 17 years and 3 months.
Visit: https://www.sss.gov/Home/registration
Visit: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/support/get-help
Visit: https://mystudent.nyc/
If you need medical services at a low cost or free, Please see the attached lists for clinics in your borough:
BROOKLYN SLIDING SCALE FREE CLINICS 8-2019.pdf
BRONX SLIDING SCALE FREE CLINICS 8-2019.pdf
MANHATTAN SLIDING SCALE FREE CLINICS 8-2019.pdf
QUEENS CLINICS COMING SOON.
For a clinic near you, you can also visit the Free Clinics Website at: https://www.freeclinics.com/
ELECTRONIC DEVICE/CELL PHONE POLICY
Students are not allowed to use cell phones in the school building. Cell phones must be placed in student lockers for safekeeping.
Cell phone restrictions are listed below.
Consequences
Violation of the rules listed above will result in the following consequences:
*If you need to get in contact with your child, Please call your child' guidance counselor:
T: 212.691.0934
Ms. Chu: Extension 4070
Ms. Mejia: Extension 4002
Ms. Garcia: Extension 3070
Liberty High School CellPhone Policy 002.pdf
Chancellor's Regulations: a-413-english Cell phones and other electronic devices.pdf
Issue | Person | Room |
Metro Cards | Kathy Wong | 113 |
Records | Joyce Tso | 113 |
ID Cards | Joyce Tso | 113 |
Transcripts | Guidance Counselors | 307, 407, 400 |
NYSESLAT Questions | Christina Lozano | 211 |
Technology | Derry Delinois | 310 |
Help with Registration | Carolina Velasquez | 112 |
Medical | G. Tessler | 516 |
College Applications | J. Conway | 518 |
Vaccination Assistance | C. Velasquez | 112 |
Download videos:
ICYMI_Ep1_SocialMediaTermsExplained.mp4
Link:
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
Disponible en Español cuando visita la página:
Tips for Safe Travel This Summer
It is important to keep your family safe and healthy if you plan to travel to another country this summer.
Getting sick during your travels can prevent you from enjoying your trip. You may also have symptoms
when you return home, which can prevent you from going to work and your children from going to
school. Here are some ways you can protect your family’s health before and during your trip:
For more information and specific advice on the country you are visiting, visit headinghomehealthy.org and click the blue “TRhIP” button for more information.
Print Travel Health Fact Sheet below:
travel-health-factsheet-for-parents.pdf
All of our students receive free breakfast and lunch daily. Check out the link for the monthly menu:
June 26, 2019
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Say thank you to a teacher this week and share how they have made a difference in your life. Click the link below and send a message...
The second marking period comes to an end Friday, May 3, 2019.
Today, Tuesday, April 2, 2019, there will be a meeting for students interested in taking Advanced Placement courses next school year. Meet in the cafeteria.
Please adhere to Liberty's Start and End times.
Students will receive their second marking period report cards this Friday during 8th period.
There are four more Saturday study sessions before Regents Exams in January. Sign up with your guidance counselor and get a free metro card for the trip!
September 26, 2018 @ 4:30 to 7:30 pm.
Find out information about each academic department and attend the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony. Parents can also sign up for SKEDULA.
Liberty High School is now accepting new students for Summer 2018 and Fall 2018.
Please find information regarding Summer School on the Guidance Department Page.
Upon arrival, on January 30, 2018, students will receive their final report card for the fall 2018 term and a new program card. GOOD LUCK.
Please adhere to Liberty's start and end times for the exam period.
Morning Exams begin at 8:00 am and afternoon exams at 12:00 pm
During the Spring Term our school will use YONDR a cell phone pouch system. Please see the attached letter for more information.
Congratulations to the Robotics Team and Ms. Taiae for coming in first place this weekend at John Dewey High School. Liberty's team will now compete in the citywide competition in February. We are so proud of you!
If you are scheduled to take any New York State Regents exam in January, there will be five Saturdays to review and receive extra help!
Liberty's QR is scheduled for November 15 and November 16