OverviewA. About GLC

B. Student Handbook• Graduation and Promotion Requirements• Attendance• Electronic Devices/Dress Code/Discipline• Student & Parent Resources

C. Summer Assignment

D. Q & A

We are a small school of approximately 420 students. As a small school, we truly get to know and support each student, attending to unique

needs and goals, with a focus on global citizenship.

*Partnered with Asia Society, which is a member of the International Studies Schools Network

*Provide our students with a breath of a breadth of academic and extra curricular experiences:

Academic Programs:AP Courses: English and SpanishCollege Now at Hunter (85 average, particularly in English and Math)Science and Technology Entry Program at Fordham University (85 average, particularly in Math and Science)Project Rousseau

Extra-Curricular Programs:Animae Manga, Drama Club, Gay Straight Student Alliance, Girls Group, Journalism Club, Mock Trial, Model UN, Running Club, The Cooking Club, and the Yearbook Club.

We take pride in our International Trip Program:

Trip to China

Trip to London

Trip to Africa: Batswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Grade Fall Spring To be promoted

9

English = 1 Global History = 1Algebra = 1 Science = 1Physical Education =.58Art = 1 World Language = 1 Recitation (Elective) =1

English = 1 Global History = 1Algebra = 1 Science = 1Physical Education = .58Art = 1 World Language = 1 Recitation (Elective) = 1

8 Credits

10

English = 1 Global History = 1Math = 1 Science = 1Physical Education =.58World Language = 1 Recitation (Elective) = 1

English = 1 Global History = 1Math = 1 Science = 1Physical Education =.58World Language = 1 Recitation (Elective) = 1

20 Credits:Must earn 4 in English & 4 in Social Studies

11

English = 1 US History = 1Math = 1 Science = 1Physical Education =.58World Language = 1 Recitation (Elective) = 1

English = 1 US History = 1Algebra = 1 Science = 1Physical Education =.58World Language = 1 Recitation (Elective) = 1

30 Credits

12

English = 1 Participation in Gov = 1Math = 1 Science = 1Physical Education =.58World Language = 1 Recitation (Elective) = 1

English = 1 Economics = 1Math = 1 Science = 1World Language = 1 Recitation (Elective) = 1

44 Credits to Graduate

The school year is broken up into 2 semesters which we call Fall and Spring. In order to pass to the 10th grade, you are expected to earn 7.58 credits each semester (15.16 credits in the year) and pass your science Regents exam.

Graduation and Promotion Requirements

NYS High School Graduation Requirements  

In addition, students must score 65 or higher on 5 Regents Exams in:

 

Science: taken in 9th or 10th grade

Algebra: taken in 9th or 10th grade

Global History: taken in 10th grade

English: taken in 10th or 11th grade

US History: taken in 11th grade

 

 

English 8 creditsSocial Studies 8 creditsMathematics 6 credits

Science 6 creditsPhysical Education 4 credits

Art 2 creditsWorld Language 2 credits

Health 1 creditElectives through

Advisory 7 credits

Total 44 credits

STUDENT TRANSCRIPT

AttendanceRegular attendance is required in order to be

successful in school. School begins at 8:40 and ends at 3:32 p.m. School ends on Fridays at 1:30 p.m. so that teachers can plan instruction.

If absent, you must provide documentation upon your return and make up missing work.

Strong attendance is rewarded with certificates, excellent grades, Broadway Show, movie tickets, and pizza parties!

Electronic Devices/ HatsYou may not bring your cell phone to school. Phones that are detected by the scanners will be confiscated

and returned to a parent/guardian. This policy is in accordance with the Chancellor’s Regulation Infraction Code B06 which states: Bringing prohibited equipment or material to school without authorization (e.g. cell phone or other electronic communication/entertainment devices).

 In addition, all headgear being worn in school will be confiscated in accordance with Chancellor’s Regulation

Infraction Code B09 which states: Wearing clothing, headgear (e.g. caps or hats) or other items that are unsafe or disruptive to the educational process.

  Dress CodeStudents are expected to dress in a manner that respects themselves and others. You may not wear any gang

beads, colors or any other related gang paraphernalia at any time. In addition, sexually explicit, drug/violence related graphics on t-shirts are not tolerated. Shirts and skirts/dresses are expected to be appropriate in length and coverage, under garments may not be worn as outer clothing. Students in violation of the dress code will be asked to change into appropriate clothing and a parent/guardian will be notified immediately.

  Restorative JusticeYou are expected to behave in a manner that is professional and helpful to our school community.

Unprofessional behavior such as fighting, cursing, bullying, stealing screaming/shouting, gang related activities, will not be tolerated at the GLC. Administration will follow up with a student conference and student consequences which may include detention(s), suspension and/or referral to Youth Court. Parents will be notified.

MetrocardsMetrocards are distributed to students based on home distance from school. Metrocards must be kept in a

wallet to avoid damage and the wallet must be kept secure at all times. Students are responsible for keeping their metrocards for the entire semester. Please see Mr. Crespo for a replacement metrocard at the end of the school day if yours is damaged.

Code of Conduct

Student and Parent Resources

Here you can view your child’s grades, attendance, assignments, transcript credits and Regents exams scores. In addition, you can view the school’s calendar with key dates.

School Website: theglcnyc.org

Guidance and Student Services

Summer AssignmentAll incoming freshmen are required to complete an English

assignment over the summer. This assignment is your first opportunity to earn 100 points towards your English class.

Choose one assignment from the list provided to you.

Assignment must be submitted to your English teacher on September 9th, 2013.

Q & A