The Community Pact
True or False. If my laptop breaks, and I am not given a replacement right away, I automatically get an extension on my assignments.
False.
You are still responsible for completing all assignments, even if your laptop breaks. You may of course petition your teacher for an extension, but it is up to the teacher to decide if they will grant the extension...so, ask politely.
How many credits will a scholar need in order to graduate, and in which categories?
23 credits:
- 4 in math/science/history/english and
- 7 electives (arts, athletics, academic electives)
What would be the coolest prize for the House Cup Winner?
Yea, that.
Our dance rooms are located on which floors?
Basement & 2nd Fl
If you need to check on a text from your mom, where and when can you check it?
Any of these responses are correct:
1) Outside, before school
2) Outside, during lunch
3) Outside, after school
How many external exams will a scholar need to pass in order to graduate, and in which categories?
5 external exams:
- 1 in each core content (math/science/history/english)
- Plus 1 in any of the categories
How many Houses exist at HSLA-Harlem?
4
What is the name of the big room where scholars and staff can use for focused work time?
The Great Halls (we have 2!)
True or false. If I have gray stitching on my school shoes, but everything else is black, I may be permitted to wear them.
False.
All black. ALL. BLACK. ALL.
How many courses per year do freshmen and sophomores take?
Which fictional school was the inspiration for the House Cup?
Hogwarts!
If I am late to school, before I can go to class, I must:
Sign in with the main office and get a late pass.
If an adult sees a scholar with his/her phone in the hallways, class, stairwells or bathroom, the phone will be confiscated and in order to retrieve it, you must...
...have a parent come to the school to pick it up.
What are the 2 major course pathways in the STEM Academy?
Engineering & Premedicine (we will offer these beginning next year!)
What are the names of the 4 Houses?
Basquiat, Johnson, Garvey & Prince
Why is it important to leave the school premises immediately after dismissal?
FOR YOUR AND OUR COMMUNITY'S SAFETY!