At CS 111Q , providing wraparound services to our scholars is an integral part of the Community School experience. One avenue of support comes in the form of Lunch Clubs for all scholars. The clubs range from arts and crafts to athletics, and provide scholars with an opportunity…
The rapid response of students victimized during this year’s Valentine’s Day massacre at a Broward County school prompted me to acknowledge the role young play and have played in accelerating change in our society. During my lifetime, movements emanating from the Students Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), Students for a Democratic Society(SDS), The…
On January 27, 2018, Hispanic Federation hosted a college workshop for Long Island City High School families. Presented exclusively in Spanish, this workshop equipped families with knowledge about navigating the process towards achieving collegiate goals. Participants received ample information regarding the college process and how to support their child. They…
At CS 111Q, we have a variety of in-school and after school programming. From arts to academics, athletics to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) we are incorporating a multitude of student- selected electives to engage and excite scholars about school. The Jacob A. Riis Afterschool Program…
On Saturday, January 27, 2018, over 100 students traveled to Long Island City High School to attend Zone 126’s Inaugural Youth Summit. The Summit was geared towards students in middle/high school with the goal of providing youth an opportunity to have their voices heard and to “encourage leadership…
“There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all.” – Jacqueline Kennedy PS 171Q students had a surprise visit from the North Pole this past holiday season, when Santa made a special visit to the school. Along with him…
NYU ParentCorps is an evidence-based early childhood health and development program. This program is in its third school year at PS 171Q-Peter G. Van Alst Elementary School. NYU ParentCorps follows a three-pronged approach to implementing this program effectively. It involves the student, parents/guardians, and school staff through (1)…
In Latin, the root word “equ” means equal, thus when thinking about equity we think about fairness. This interpretation runs counter to the economic principle of a Zero-Sum Game, “a situation in which one person or group wins something by causing another person or group to lose it”.*…
Attendance matters! “Every school day counts!” is the mantra at the forefront of Long Island City High School teacher Ms. Melissa Diaz’s work as an educator. She is a Social Studies Teacher in the Global Languages Academy, who began working at Long Island City High School in 2001…
As the Fall 2017 Let’s Get Ready SAT Prep Program at Long Island City High School came to a close, many students expressed their gratitude and much excitement as they successfully completed the program. The closing celebration on November 29th, 2017 marked the completion of the program, but…
