School Rules
Are we allowed to use cellphones in class?
No
If you get a PACE award for P, what does it stand for?
Perseverance
How many grades does Pelham Academy serve?
3 (6,7,8)
How many boroughs are in New York City?
5! (Extra 100 points if you can name them all)
Name one state borders New York
Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Vermont
Do we need to abide by the uniform rules every single day?
No, the exceptions are:
Birthdays
Gym Days
Dress down days
Spirit days
If you get a PACE award for A, what does it stand for?
Achievement
Who is the principal?
Mrs. Cartagena
What borough do we go to school in?
The Bronx
Who is the governor of New York?
Kathy Hochul
What is one holiday we have off for this year?
Many, but some included are: Diwali, Christmas, Rosh Hashanah, Lunar New Year, Juneteenth.
If you get a PACE award for C, what does it stand for?
Citizenship
Who is the assistant principal?
Ms. Castaño
Name one sports team from New York City
The Knicks, The Nets, The Yankees, The Mets, The Rangers, The Sirens
What is the capital of New York?
Albany
When a teacher raises their hand, what should you do?
Raise your hand and be quiet.
If you get a PACE award for E, what does it stand for?
Engagement
What is the school's full name?
Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement.
True or false: Manhattan is an island
TRUE
True or False: The first pizzeria in the United States opened in New York City.
True
Who hands out laptops and collects them?
Laptop monitors
Do you have to have the best grades to win an award?
Not exactly. You can win achievement, engagement or citizenship without having the best grades.
What is the school's address?
2441 Wallace Ave Bronx NY 10467
Who is the mayor of New York City?
Eric Adams
How many miles of subway tracks are in NYC?
700 miles