THIS EMAIL WAS SENT TO FAMILIES OF CURRENT BLENDED LEARNERS ON APRIL 2, 2021.
This does NOT apply to students who JUST opted into blended learning -- we do not have a date at this time when those students who opt in by April 7, 2021 will join. We will continue to update you.
We hope you had a restful Spring Break and wonderful holiday celebrations with family. We will be fully remote school wide on Monday, April 5, 2021 due to the Building Closure. Notice was sent to the community on Thursday, April 1, 2021 and can be read at this link.
On Tuesday, April 6, 2021, we welcome back our blended learners. All students will enter/exit through the 2nd floor Bridge Entrance. We have divided students into two groups coming to the building through April; grades 9 and 10, “Peg” (for Peglegs) and grades 11 and 12, “Stuy”. A calendar is attached and linked on the school website. Peg days are Monday through Wednesdays (there are fully remote days for the SAT administration on 4/13 and 4/27), and Stuy days are Thursdays and Fridays. This is for April. A calendar will be posted for May and June when the new Opt-In period closes and we receive a start date for new blended students.
As stated previously, a calendar of weekly community building and activities is released with the Weekly Update on Monday mornings and posted on the Talos Blog.
Please make sure to carefully read the following important reminders and To Do’s in preparation for school.
Night Before - Be sure to complete the following tasks the night before school
- Charge your device so it has full power
- Be sure to pack your device (laptop, iPad, or chromebook, etc.), charger, and earphones or headset
- Register your device to access the school WiFi -- follow the steps in your Talos account using the “Argus” feature. You must enter the MAC address by using these instructions
- Please review the Spring Term Calendar on the school website for the updated schedule
Upon Arrival - School doors will open at 8:30 AM
- Complete the Health Screening Assessment -- the screening will need to be shown before entering the building
- Wear your mask at all times (NOTE: Masks will be available at the entrance)
- Use the hand sanitizer dispensers located throughout the building
- This does NOT apply to students who JUST opted into blended learning -- we do not have a datdents in your grade with similar open periods and/or physical education.
- All students will enter the 2nd floor bridge entrance. Staff will direct students to the pod locations.
- Scan your student ID upon entering the building (NOTE: Freshmen will show either a printed copy of their schedule from Talos or show their Talos page on their phones. Freshmen will have their photographs taken for their ID when at school)
- Take a Grab-N-Go breakfast before heading to your pod location (NOTE: Bagged lunches will be delivered to students in their pods between 11:30 - 12:00pm. Students may also bring their own lunch)
During School
- Metrocards will be distributed to students who are in the building (NOTE: Students who have chosen “blended” receive Metrocards. If students opt into “remote” then the Metrocard will be turned off. Students who lose their Metrocard and need a replacement may request one, following directions outlined here)
- LIRR student discounts may find forms on the www.stuy.edu (only applicable for students who use the LIRR)
- Bell Schedule is followed by all students in the building and remote
- Permission Slip to leave the building is required when a student inadvertently comes to school on the wrong day (NOTE: Without this form, a parent or guardian will need to come to Stuyvesant to pick up the student)
- Random COVID-19 testing of students and staff will occur monthly (NOTE: 20% of in-person students and staff at each school will be tested on a weekly basis. This is mandatory.
- Consent to COVID testing is attached and may be returned to adicarlo@stuy.edu
- Parents/Guardians of blended learners may consent in their NYC Schools account. Email Ms. Ingram at ringram3@schools.nyc.gov if you need assistance.
- Students and staff who have recently traveled outside of New York to a place on the State’s travel advisory list must quarantine for 10 days or test out of the 10-day quarantine based on the State’s guidance, which can be found here. As a reminder, DOE staff and students are prioritized for testing at H+H sites across the city; please click here for a list of sites.
After School
- Students will need to leave the building no later than 3:30pm each day
- Teacher Office Hours are from 2:30 - 2:50 pm each day
- Students will exit the building following the same path they used to enter the building
- Use the hand sanitizer dispensers located throughout the building
We are excited to see all of you and want to make sure you have a safe and productive school year.
Sincerely,
Stuyvesant High School
