2023 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) Lottery is Now Open
All students ages 14–24 are invited to apply to participate in the 2023 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) via the general lottery through March 31.
For questions, email SYEP@strongschools.nyc.
Additional Guidance for Students with IEPs for the SYEP Application: Interested students should follow this SYEP 2023 TCAC Online Application Guide and submit an online application for their age group through their borough’s Transition and College Access Center (TCAC) office by 5:00 p.m. on March 31. TCACs will support students with IEPs and 504 Plans with the necessary information to be added to their applications in order to receive targeted support for placement in the TCAC-specific lottery; this enhances their chances of being placed in their respective borough and program choice. In addition, note the following:
Students ages 16–21 should submit a completed SYEP Older Youth Participant Application
Students ages 14–15 should submit a completed paper SYEP Younger Youth Participant Application
2023 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) Lottery is Now Open
All students ages 14–24 are invited to apply to participate in the 2023 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), which is now accepting applications (attached)for summer 2023 via the general lottery through March 31. Please share the program flyer (attached)with your school community and encourage your students to apply. For questions, email SYEP@strongschools.nyc.
Additional Guidance for Students with IEPs for the SYEP Application: Interested students should follow this SYEP 2023 TCAC Online Application Guide and submit an online application for their age group through their borough’s Transition and College Access Center (TCAC) office by 5:00 p.m. on March 31. TCACs will support students with IEPs and 504 Plans with the necessary information to be added to their applications in order to receive targeted support for placement in the TCAC-specific lottery; this enhances their chances of being placed in their respective borough and program choice. In addition, note the following:
Students ages 16–21 should submit a completed SYEP Older Youth Participant Application; and
Students ages 14–15 should submit a completed paper SYEP Younger Youth Participant Application.
Congratulations
to our
Science Olympiad team
Congratulations to the following students: Miryam Bigord and Sanskriti Khadka competed in Anatomy and Physiology. A 6th place medal was won by Nikoloz Koviridze in Fermi questions. Tony Alfy, Isabella Feliz and Franklyn Perez won 6th place in the Flight event, and Sherry Salib and Kevin Kulmazewski won 6th place in Wifi Lab. Bridges designed by Marcia Criollo and Katherine Mendez won 5th and 12th places in Bridge Building. Martin Denkiewicz and Victor Hernandez won an impressive 4th place in Wifi lab. In Wifi Lab, Grover Cleveland’s antenna had the strongest tested signal at the maximum tested distance of all competing teams’ tests and came in first place in that portion of the Wifi Lab event. Thank you to our students for their persistence and dedication, and to the Grover Cleveland community for their help in making this event a success. Go Tigers!
SUPPORT SCHOOL FUNDING
FAMILY INCOME INQUIRY /LUNCH FORM APPLICATION INFORMATION
Dear Students and Parents / Guardians,
If you have not yet completed and submitted a family income inquiry / lunch application either by paper form or on-line for this school year, please note the following:
School Meals are free for all students. However, we must continue to gather information from parents on household income using the Family Income Inquiry Form (School Meals Application) to help ensure that our school does not lose Title I eligibility. Title I funding supports many critical programs in support of your child and our students. A family income / lunch form application should be submitted and completed every single school year. It does not matter whether or not a student is scheduled to have lunch and it does not matter whether or not there is universal free lunch in progress. Application information may determine the price a student pays for school lunch if and when there is a cost, and is linked directly to particular school funding. All information is strictly confidential.
A paper form may take up to two weeks to process. But if the application is submitted on-line it can be processed in as little as 48 hours. See below as to how to submit an application on-line.
The quickest and easiest way to complete an application is on-line at myschoolapps.com . On-line applications are updated in our records much quicker than paper forms.
Thank you for your cooperation this matter.
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Gregory Ambrosini
Assistant Principal / Administration
Grover Cleveland High School - 24Q485: 21-27 Himrod Street - Ridgewood, NY 11385
Phone: 718-381-9600 x1271 - Fax: 718-417-8457 - Email: gambros2@schools.nyc.gov
Calendar
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Student Dress Code
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
GROVER CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL – Marc A. Pascente, Principal
Suzanne Ledée Garcia, Ed.D.,APPPS
2127 Himrod Street | Ridgewood, NY 11385 | 718.381.9600 extension 1361 fax 718.417.8457 | sgarcia2@schools.nyc.gov
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Student Dress Code
In order to maintain a positive learning environment, it is expected that Grover Cleveland High School students dress in a manner that maintains an environment of college and careers and teaching and learning. We expect Grover Cleveland High School students to address appropriately, to ensure safety and to keep the focus on teaching and learning, while expressing their individuality. We would like all parents and guardians to remind students of proper dress protocols on campus.
Students, please take note of the following clothing items and accessories that do not support college and career readiness and so are not appropriate for a school setting:
Clothing/accessories that contains references to drugs, alcohol, sex, violence, racism, or gang affiliation
Clothing that does not provide coverage of torso, undergarments and private body parts, including see-through garments of any kind
Short shorts (or any clothing item that rises above mid-thigh)
Headbands
Beads
Sunglasses (while indoors)
Visors
Bandanas
Du-rags
Hats, or caps
With the exception of headwear worn for religious observance (hijab, kufi, burga, sheitel, turban, etc.)
If a student comes to school wearing clothing prohibited by the dress code, then the student’s parent/guardian will be notified, the student may be subject to the interventions and disciplinary responses set forth in the NYC DOE Discipline Code, and the student will be expected to make appropriate adjustments to his or her clothing to conform with the dress code, i.e.: turning shirt inside out, borrowing temporary clothing until the end of the school day, etc.
DOE Student Accounts
DOE Student Accounts
Every New York City public school student has a DOE account. It is created automatically when you enroll in school. Your DOE account stays the same the entire time you are in school, and with it you can access all DOE technology platforms.
Platforms include:
· TeachHub,
· Google for Education,
· iLearnNYC,
· Microsoft Office,
· Zoom,
· and more.
Getting Started
Your school must give you your username and a password. Once you have these, you can start signing into DOE applications.
Your school may give you a generic password. If so, we recommend you reset the password yourself, to something unique. This will give you more safety and security. Instructions on how to reset your own password are below. The best way to start using your DOE account is to sign into TeachHub. From here, you can access all DOE applications with one click, and you only need to sign in once.
Resetting Your Password
There are three different ways you can reset your DOE password:
1. Reset it yourself through the Student Self-Service tool. To use the Student Password Reset Password & Profile Management (schools.nyc) tool you must have created a PIN or set up security questions. If you have not done either, see options 2 and 3. Through this method, you can reset your own password once every 30 days.
2. Ask your parent or guardian to reset it through NYCSA. Your parent or guardian can reset your password in NYCSA. If they do not have a NYCSA account, they can create one for free.
3. Ask your school to reset your password for you.
If you are unable to reset your password, contact Mrs. Martinez via email at Lmartinez37@schools.nyc.gov for help.
Letter from Principal
March 16, 2022
Dear Grover Cleveland Community,
Two years ago today, New York City Public Schools were closed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. So much has changed in these two years. Many in our communities lost loved ones due to the virus. Too many became unemployed and struggled to meet basic needs. It is important that as our community continues to recover, we remember the loss and sacrifice caused by COVID.
Yet still, we have much to be thankful for as we continue to move forward as a school community. During the school closure, I was humbled by the dedication of our teachers, guidance counselors, support staff, and administrators who worked so diligently to support our students’ social, emotional, and educational needs. I am in awe of you, our parents and caregivers, who are so steadfast in your love and advocacy for your children. I am especially grateful for our wonderful Grover Cleveland High School students who faced adversity, who struggled, and who persevered in strength and resiliency. Because of our staff, families, and especially our students, our school has emerged stronger than before.
· Our graduation rate is the highest it has been in 20 years
· The graduation rate for non-native English speakers is higher than it has been for many years
· More students are on-track for promotion to the next grade
· We have narrowed the achievement gap between students with IEPs and all students
· We have maintained our award winning programs, certifications, and partnerships including:
· Lifeguard Training
· EMT Certification
· Amazon Cloud Computing
· Cisco Networking
· Syracuse University
· LaGuardia Community College, College Now
I am particularly excited to share with you that Grover Cleveland High School was THE FIRST SCHOOL IN NEW YORK CITY to award the seal of civic literacy.
We have much to be grateful for as a community, but especially, I am thankful for all of you, our parents and guardians who place your trust in us to care for your precious children each and every day. Wishing you health and well-being during this Year of the Tiger.
Humbly and with Gratitude,
Marc A Pascente
Digital Equity Family Questionnaire ***
The Department of Education has created a Digital Equity Family Questionnaire about your family’s digital access. Your answers will help identify school needs and target resources for you and your children. Further details on how to complete this survey was sent to your Pupil Path email account.
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We are the first school in New York City to have students
graduate with the Civic Seal of Readiness
Congratulations!!!
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Civics Week kicks off | South Queens News | qchron.com
Civics for All Week kicked off at Grover Cleveland High School on Monday with a celebration that included a voter registration drive, top center, and student civic showcases.Students highlighted ...
Hello Future Tigers, here is a video for you of One Amazing Place - Your New High School, the Grover Cleveland High School!
Messages for Families “What’s Happening in NYC Public Schools”
Information about important forms for parents to complete, COVID-19 vaccination and testing, quarantine protocols, remote instruction, and resources.
Translations are posted at https://schools.nyc.gov/messagesforfamilies.
FRAGMENTS
of
Unity
We want to be TOGETHER more DIVERSIFIED and UNITED than ever
...to be EDUCATED
...to be SUCCESSFUL
...to be STRONGER
...we are the FUTURE
Health & Safely
GRADUATION CEREMONIES RECORDING
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MISSION STATEMENT | VISION
MISSION STATEMENT
At Grover Cleveland High School, we are committed to providing a rigorous, engaging, relevant education that equips students for the academic and professional challenges of the 21st Century.
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, nurturing, safe and student-centered environment where our children excel academically with continued cultural, social and emotional supports.
VISION
We believe students learn best when cognitively engaged in inquiry-based work through challenging and rigorous curricula that motivates them to formulate questions, think critically, evaluate, problem-solve and engage with one another in meaningful discourse and analysis.
We will implement rigorous instruction that is culturally responsive, delivered by a caring and dedicated staff that facilitates student engagement and discourse in a supportive and challenging learning environment.
We will foster an inclusive environment where diverse learners have equal access to instruction and graduate prepared to be civic-minded and engaged citizens of our school community and beyond and to thrive in the college and career of their choosing.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Grover Cleveland High School caters to the needs and interests of our students. Clubs can be academic, athletic or social in nature. Forming a club is easy. Students simply have to gather at least 10 interested students and gain approval from the Coordinator of Student Activities and/or the principal.
Key Club: Key Club students positively impact the community by engaging in community-based events throughout the year, which not only helps improve the community at large, but also helps build leadership abilities and bolster their resumes for college and career.
Cheer: Currently being run as a club, our Cheer program is well-on-its way to becoming a competitive sport. Cheer not only challenges our students physically and mentally, but also promotes teamwork, character building, and academic excellence.
Robotics: The Robotic Club gather students who are interested in learning about and working with robots. It is competition driven club where teams of students must design and build a robot that can compete against opponents from other high schools in a series of specific challenges.
WHO WE ARE?
We are large comprehensive public high school that offer many opportunities and pathways for students success.
We are a student-centered school deeply committed to the philosophy of creating life-long learners. Our goal is to prepare students to be productive, pro-active members of society. Our students are challenged to excel in both academic and extra-curricular programs. They are encouraged to explore, experiment and question. The faculty and staff of Grover Cleveland expect our students to meet high academic and behavioral standards. Therefore, we provide every possible means of support to help students meet and surpass those standards.
We encouraged students to be physically active and engage in sport activities. Besides housing a pool in the main building, the Grover Cleveland High School campus also contains an attached softball field, as well as a newly renovated multi-sport field a few block away where baseball, handball, softball, soccer, tennis, and track and field can be played. Here at Grover Cleveland High School we firmly believe in teaching the whole child, academically, socially, and physically.
"Students at one New York high school are learning how to swim for the first time while also training to be lifeguards.
The students are able to use their jobs as lifeguards to save money for college and help their family members in need.
Learning Resources
Here's New York Public Library
(available in Spanish and English)