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We are committed to providing parents a platform to voice ideas and feedback, creating a transparent community where every voice matters. The parents' forum offers important links and resources to help your child have the best four years with the Middle College family. Please reach out to us - we are here to help!

 

Estamos comprometidos a proporcionar a los padres una plataforma para expresar ideas y comentarios, creando una comunidad transparente donde cada voz importa. Este foro de padres ofrece enlaces importantes y recursos para ayudar a su hijo/a a tener los mejores cuatro años con la familia de Middle College.  Por favor, comuníquense con nosotros. - ¡estamos aquí para ayudar!

Welcome to Middle College Parent Conferences.

"Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success." - Henry Ford

Kristy Brito, Parent Coordinator
Call: (718) 392-3330 ext. 1010

Transportation & Busing Assistance

Find resources for NYC student transportation, check eligibility, request OMNY passes, or open a support ticket.

Submit a Support Ticket Request help directly from OPT or school liaisons Busing Eligibility Check criteria for stop-to-school or specialized busing NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) Track bus location and service changes in real time SupportHub Home Browse additional family topics and technical help
Student Account ID & Password Access Student Accounts or use Self Service. Reset logins via NYCSA Parent Portal. Create Ticket
Track Student's Bus Journey Track your student’s bus in real time via iPhone App, Android App, or Web Portal.
Scan QR Code to download NYC School Bus app Scan QR code to download the app

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

Eng: Please sign up for available time slots with teachers down below. These teachers will contact you at the designated time through your provided phone number with the exception of teachers using Zoom/Google meets.

Spa: Regístrese para los horarios disponibles con los maestros a continuación. Estos maestros se comunicarán con usted a la hora designada a través de su número de teléfono proporcionado, con la excepción de los maestros que utilizan las reuniones de Zoom / Google.

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All parent-teacher conferences will be conducted remotely for the 2026-27 school year. Some schools may, upon request, arrange for an in-person conference. If you prefer to meeting in-person, please contact Kristy Brito, Parent Coordinator.

Todas las reuniones de padres y maestros se realizarán de forma remota durante el año escolar 2026-27. Algunas escuelas pueden, previa solicitud, organizar una reunión en persona. Si prefiere reunirse en persona, comuníquese con Kristy Brito, coordinadora de padres.

DOE SCHOOLS

Welcome NYC Parent or Guardian!

Your NYC Schools Account is your gateway to family-facing technology to support and track your children's progress through public school education at the NYC Department of Education. Open an account today to apply to schools, track your children's progress in high school graduation, and get access to other digital content for New York City families exclusively available to NYC Schools Account holders!

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STUDENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS

V. Student Responsibilities

Responsible behavior by each student supports the rights set forth in this document. Violation of some of these responsibilities may lead, in accordance with the Discipline Code, to disciplinary measures. Full acceptance of responsibility with the exercise of rights will provide students with greater opportunity to serve themselves and society. Students have a responsibility to:

  • attend school regularly and punctually and make every effort to achieve in all areas of their education;
  • be prepared for class with appropriate materials and properly maintain textbooks and other school equipment;
  • follow school regulations regarding entering and leaving the classroom and school building;
  • help maintain a school environment free of weapons, illegal drugs, controlled substances, and alcohol;
  • behave in a manner that contributes to a safe learning environment and which does not violate other students’ right to learn;
  • share information with school officials regarding matters which may endanger the health and welfare of members of the school community;
  • respect the dignity and equality of others and refrain from conduct which denies or impinges on the rights of others;
  • show respect for school property and respect the property of others, both private and public;
  • be polite, courteous, and respectful toward others regardless of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, weight, citizenship/immigration status, sexual orientation, physical and/or emotional condition, disability, marital status, and political beliefs, and refrain from making slurs based on these criteria;
  • behave in a polite, truthful, and cooperative manner toward students and school staff;
  • promote good human relations and build bridges of understanding among the members of the school community;
  • use non-confrontational methods to resolve conflicts;
  • participate and vote in student government elections;
  • provide positive leadership by making student government a meaningful forum to encourage maximum involvement;
  • work with school staff in developing broad extracurricular programs in order to represent the range of physical, social, and cultural interests and needs of students;
  • observe ethical codes of responsible journalism;
  • refrain from obscene and defamatory communication in speech, writing, and other modes of expression, including electronic expression, in their interactions with the school community;
  • express themselves in speech, writing, and other modes of expression, including electronic expression in a manner which promotes cooperation and does not interfere with the educational process;
  • assemble in a peaceful manner and respect the decision of students who do not wish to participate;
  • bring to school only those personal possessions which are safe and do not interfere with the learning environment;
  • adhere to the guidelines established for dress and activities in the school gymnasium, physical education classes, laboratories, and shops;
  • be familiar with the school Discipline Code and abide by school rules and regulations;
  • provide leadership to encourage fellow students to follow established school policies and practices;
  • keep parents informed of school-related matters, including progress in school, social and educational events, and ensure that parents receive communications that are provided by school staff to students for transmittal to their parents.

III. The Right to Due Process

Every student has the right to be treated fairly in accordance with the rights set forth in this document. Students have the right to:

  • be provided with the Discipline Code and rules and regulations of the school;
  • know what is appropriate behavior and know which behaviors may result in disciplinary responses;
  • be counseled by members of the professional staff in matters related to their behavior as it affects their education and welfare in the school;
  • know possible dispositions and outcomes for specific offenses;
  • due process with respect to disciplinary responses for alleged violations of school regulations for which they may be suspended or removed from class by their teachers; students with disabilities, or who are “presumed to have a disability” have the right to certain protections under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA);
  • due process of law in instances of disciplinary responses for alleged violations of school regulations for which they may be suspended or removed from class by their teachers; students with disabilities, or who are “presumed to have a disability” have the right to certain protections under IDEA;
  • know the procedures for appealing the actions and decisions of school officials with respect to their rights and responsibilities as set forth in this document;
  • be accompanied by a parent and/or representative at conferences and hearings;
  • the presence of school staff in situations where there may be police involvement.

IV. Additional Rights of Students Age 18 and Over

The federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”) gives students who have reached 18 years of age certain rights with respect to the student’s education records.

  • Students age 18 and over have the right to request, inspect, and review their own education records within 45 days of the day the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) receives the student’s request, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chancellor’s Regulation A-820.
  • Students age 18 and over have the right to request that their own education records be changed when they believe they are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of their privacy rights under FERPA, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chancellor’s Regulation A-820.
  • Students age 18 and over have the right to provide written consent before personally identifiable information in their own education records is disclosed, except in certain cases when FERPA allows disclosure without consent, including the following:
    • Disclosure to a school official who needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Examples of school officials include people employed by the NYCDOE (such as administrators, supervisors, teachers, other instructors, or support staff members), as well as people whom NYCDOE has engaged to perform services or functions it would otherwise use its own employees to perform (such as agents, contractors, and consultants), and who are under the direct control of the NYCDOE with respect to the use and maintenance of personally identifiable information from education records.
    • Disclosure, upon request, to officials of another school district in which a student is trying to enroll, plans to enroll, or is already enrolled if the disclosure is for purposes of the student’s enrollment or transfer.
    • Other exceptions that permit disclosure of personally identifiable information without consent include certain types of disclosures:
      • to authorized representatives of government entities and officials in connection with audits, evaluations, or certain other activities;
      • in connection with financial aid for which the student has applied or which the student has received;
      • to organizations conducting studies for, or on behalf of, the NYCDOE;
      • to accrediting organizations to carry out their accrediting functions;
      • to parents of students age 18 and over if the student is a dependent for Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax purposes;
      • to comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena;
      • to appropriate officials in connection with a health or safety emergency; and
      • of information that the NYCDOE has designated as “directory information.” Most of these types of disclosures are subject to certain additional requirements and limitations. Please see FERPA and Chancellor’s Regulation A-820 for more information about them.
  • Students age 18 and over have the right to inspect and review the record of disclosures that FERPA requires schools to keep when making disclosures of personally identifiable information without consent. However, schools are not required to record disclosures to school officials, disclosures related to some judicial orders or lawfully issued subpoenas, disclosures of directory information, and disclosure to parents or to students age 18 and over.
  • Students age 18 and over have the right to file a complaint with the US Department of Education if they feel that the NYCDOE has failed to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA are:
    Family Policy Compliance Office
    US Department of Education
    400 Maryland Avenue, SW
    Washington, DC 20202-5920
    Phone: 1-800-USA-LEARN (1-800-872-5327)

I. The Right to a Free, Public School Education

The right to a free, public school education is a basic “student right” guaranteed to all children. Students have a right to:

  • attend school and receive a free, public school education from kindergarten to age 21 or receipt of a high school diploma, whichever comes first, as provided by law; students who have been determined to be Multiple Language Learners are entitled to bilingual education or English as a second language program as provided by law; students with disabilities who have been determined to be in need of special education are entitled to a free, appropriate, public education from age 3 until age 21, as provided by law;
  • be in a safe and supportive learning environment, free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, and bigotry, and to file a complaint if they feel that they are subject to this behavior (see Chancellor’s Regulations A-830, A-831, A-832, A-420, and A-421);
  • receive courtesy and respect from others regardless of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, gender, gender identity (including the right of students to use bathrooms and locker rooms in accordance with their gender identity and to be addressed by the name and pronouns consistent with their gender identity) gender expression, religion, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, weight, sexual orientation, physical and/or emotional condition, disability, marital status, and political beliefs;
  • receive a written copy of the school’s policies and procedures, including the Citywide Behavioral Expectations for Supporting Student Learning (including the Discipline Code) and the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) Student Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, early in the school year or upon admission to the school during the school year;
  • be informed about diploma requirements, including courses and examinations and information on assistance to meet those requirements;
  • be informed about required health, cognitive, and language screening examinations;
  • be informed about courses and programs that are available in the school and the opportunity to have input in the selection of elective courses;
  • receive professional instruction;
  • know the grading criteria for each subject area and/or course offered by the school and to receive grades for schoolwork completed based on established criteria;
  • be informed of educational progress and receive periodic evaluations both informally and through formal progress reports;
  • be notified in a timely manner of the possibility of being held over in the grade or of failing a course;
  • be notified of the right of appeal regarding holdover or failing grades;
  • confidentiality in the handling of student records maintained by the school system;
  • request or by parental request to have their contact information withheld from institutions of higher learning and/or military recruiters; (To protect the rights of students and parents to determine how student information is released to the military, schools that administer the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) will not release student scores to military recruiters unless both the parent and the student provide written consent.)
  • receive guidance, counseling, and advice for personal, social, educational, career, and vocational development.

II. The Right to Freedom of Expression and Person

All students are guaranteed the right to express opinions, support causes, organize and assemble to discuss issues and demonstrate peacefully and responsibly in support of them, in accordance with policies and procedures established by the New York City Department of Education. Students have the right to:

  • organize, promote, and participate in a representative form of student government;
  • organize, promote, and participate in student organizations, social and educational clubs or teams and political, religious, and philosophical groups consistent with the requirements of the Equal Access Act;
  • representation on appropriate school-wide committees that influence the educational process, with voting rights where applicable;
  • publish school newspapers and school newsletters reflecting the life of the school and expressing student concerns and points of view consistent with responsible journalistic methods and subject to reasonable regulations based on legitimate pedagogical concerns;
  • circulate, including through electronic circulation, newspapers, literature, or political leaflets on school property, subject to reasonable guidelines established by the school regarding time, place and manner of distribution, except where such material is libelous, obscene, commercial, or materially disrupts the school, causes substantial disorder, or invades the rights of others;
  • wear political or other types of buttons, badges, or armbands, except where such material is libelous, obscene or materially disrupts the school, causes substantial disorder, or invades the rights of others;
  • post bulletin board notices within the school or on the school website subject to reasonable guidelines established by the school, except where such notices are libelous, obscene, commercial or materially disrupt the school, cause substantial disorder, or invade the rights of others;
  • determine their own dress within the parameters of the NYCDOE policy on school uniforms and consistent with religious expression, except where such dress is dangerous or interferes with the learning and teaching process;
  • be secure in their persons and belongings and to carry in the school building personal possessions which are appropriate for use on the premises;
  • be free from unreasonable or indiscriminate searches, including body searches;
  • be free from corporal punishment and verbal abuse (as per Chancellor’s Regulations A-420 and A-421);
  • decline to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance or stand for the pledge.

PARENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS

Access Information about Their Child

The Department of Education and its schools are responsible for providing parents with access to their child’s education records and any available information on educational programs and opportunities. Parents have the right to:

  • Translation and interpretation services if they require or request language assistance in order to communicate effectively with the Department, in accordance with Chancellor’s Regulation A-663;
  • Information regarding all policies, plans and regulations which require parent consultation at the school, district and/or borough level;
  • Access to current information regarding services which are provided by the school system, eligibility requirements for these services, and how to apply for them (e.g., transportation, food services, health services, English Language Learner (ELL) instruction, remediation, special education services);
  • Be informed about required health, cognitive and language screening examinations;
  • Information concerning expectations for their child with respect to their child’s educational program, attendance and behavior;
  • Written information regarding the grading criteria that will be used to evaluate their child’s academic performance;
  • Access to information concerning their child’s instructional program, including but not limited to, course of study or curriculum;
  • Be assured the confidentiality of their child’s records, in accordance with Chancellor’s Regulation A-820;
  • Access and review their child’s education records no more than 45 days from receipt of the request;
  • Make an appointment to have their child’s education records explained by designated school staff and to have such a meeting within a reasonable time after making such a request;
  • Request that their child’s education records be released to an outside agency, in accordance with Chancellor’s Regulation A-820, and to withhold their contact information from institutions of higher learning and/or military recruiters;
  • Have their child’s education records sent in a timely manner to another school to which their child has transferred;
  • Consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in their child’s education records, except to the extent that Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Chancellor’s Regulation A-820 authorize disclosure without consent. One exception permitting disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials who need to review education records to fulfill their professional responsibility. Examples of school officials include NYC DOE employees (such as administrators, supervisors, teachers, other instructors, or support staff members, and people whom the NYC DOE has engaged to perform services or functions for which it would otherwise use its own employees (such as agents, contractors and consultants). Another exception permitting disclosure without consent is disclosure, upon request, to officials of another school district in which your child seeks or plans to enroll, or is already enrolled if made for purposes of your child’s enrollment or transfer;
  • File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education if you believe the NYC DOE failed to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA are:
    Family Policy Compliance Office
    U.S. Department of Education
    400 Maryland Avenue, SW
    Washington, DC 20202-8520
  • Opt out of having your child’s name, date of birth and address disclosed to the U.S. Department of Education for the purpose of assisting students and families with applying for financial aid, and opt out of having your child’s name, date of birth and grade level (for example, ninth grade) disclosed to the National Student Clearinghouse (an organization that provides college enrollment and graduate information to the NYC DOE).

A Free Public School Education

Parents have the right to a free public school education for their child in a safe and supportive learning environment. Parents have the right to:

  • a free public school education for their child, from kindergarten until age 21, or receipt of a high school diploma, whichever comes first, as provided by law;
  • an evaluation for their child with a disability and, if found to be in need of special education, receive a free, appropriate education from age 3 through age 21, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations;
  • bilingual education or English as a Second Language services, for their child with limited English proficiency, as required by law and regulations;
  • have their child receive his or her full instructional schedule in accordance with the Department of Education school year calendar;
  • have their child learn in a safe and supportive learning environment, free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, and bigotry;
  • have their child receive courtesy and respect from others and equal educational opportunities regardless of actual or perceived race, color, religion, age, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex) or weight;
  • have a child accorded all the rights set forth in the Bill of Student Rights and Responsibilities found within the New York City Department of Education’s Citywide Standards of Intervention and Discipline Measures.

File Complaints and/or Appeals Regarding Matters Affecting Their Child’s Education

The Chancellor has promulgated Regulations and policies which establish complaint or appeal procedures to address a variety of issues affecting a child’s education. These procedures are set forth in the Chancellor’s Regulations.

Please see the How to File an Appeal or Complaint page for more information.


Parent Rights and Responsibilities

Each child’s maximum potential can best be achieved through a partnership between parents and the education community. To foster active engagement between parents and schools, parents have certain rights and responsibilities.

A Free Public School Education

Parents have the right to a free public school education for their child in a safe and supportive learning environment. Parents have the right to:

  • a free public school education for their child, from kindergarten until age 21, or receipt of a high school diploma, whichever comes first, as provided by law;
  • an evaluation for their child with a disability and, if found to be in need of special education, receive a free, appropriate education from age 3 through age 21, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations;
  • bilingual education or English as a Second Language services, for their child with limited English proficiency, as required by law and regulations;
  • have their child receive his or her full instructional schedule in accordance with the Department of Education school year calendar;
  • have their child learn in a safe and supportive learning environment, free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, and bigotry;
  • have their child receive courtesy and respect from others and equal educational opportunities regardless of actual or perceived race, color, religion, age, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex) or weight;
  • have a child accorded all the rights set forth in the Bill of Student Rights and Responsibilities found within the New York City Department of Education’s Citywide Standards of Intervention and Discipline Measures.

Access Information about Their Child

The Department of Education and its schools are responsible for providing parents with access to their child’s education records and any available information on educational programs and opportunities. Parents have the right to:

  • Translation and interpretation services if they require or request language assistance in order to communicate effectively with the Department, in accordance with Chancellor’s Regulation A-663;
  • Information regarding all policies, plans and regulations which require parent consultation at the school, district and/or borough level;
  • Access to current information regarding services which are provided by the school system, eligibility requirements for these services, and how to apply for them (e.g., transportation, food services, health services, English Language Learner (ELL) instruction, remediation, special education services);
  • Be informed about required health, cognitive and language screening examinations;
  • Information concerning expectations for their child with respect to their child’s educational program, attendance and behavior;
  • Written information regarding the grading criteria that will be used to evaluate their child’s academic performance;
  • Access to information concerning their child’s instructional program, including but not limited to, course of study or curriculum;
  • Be assured the confidentiality of their child’s records, in accordance with Chancellor’s Regulation A-820;
  • Access and review their child’s education records no more than 45 days from receipt of the request;
  • Make an appointment to have their child’s education records explained by designated school staff and to have such a meeting within a reasonable time after making such a request;
  • Request that their child’s education records be released to an outside agency, in accordance with Chancellor’s Regulation A-820, and to withhold their contact information from institutions of higher learning and/or military recruiters;
  • Have their child’s education records sent in a timely manner to another school to which their child has transferred;
  • Consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in their child’s education records, except to the extent that Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Chancellor’s Regulation A-820 authorize disclosure without consent. One exception permitting disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials who need to review education records to fulfill their professional responsibility. Examples of school officials include NYC DOE employees (such as administrators, supervisors, teachers, other instructors, or support staff members, and people whom the NYC DOE has engaged to perform services or functions for which it would otherwise use its own employees (such as agents, contractors and consultants). Another exception permitting disclosure without consent is disclosure, upon request, to officials of another school district in which your child seeks or plans to enroll, or is already enrolled if made for purposes of your child’s enrollment or transfer;
  • File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education if you believe the NYC DOE failed to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA are:
    Family Policy Compliance Office
    U.S. Department of Education
    400 Maryland Avenue, SW
    Washington, DC 20202-8520
  • Opt out of having your child’s name, date of birth and address disclosed to the U.S. Department of Education for the purpose of assisting students and families with applying for financial aid, and opt out of having your child’s name, date of birth and grade level (for example, ninth grade) disclosed to the National Student Clearinghouse (an organization that provides college enrollment and graduate information to the NYC DOE).

Be Actively Involved and Engaged In the Education of Their Children

Parents have the right to be given every available opportunity for meaningful participation in their child’s education. Parents have the right to:

  • Feel welcomed, respected, and supported in their school communities;
  • Be treated with courtesy and respect by all school personnel, and to be accorded all rights without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, ethnicity, alienage/citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability;
  • Participate in regular written or verbal communication with teachers and other school staff and share concerns regarding their child’s academic, social and behavioral progress;
  • Meet with their child’s teachers and principal in accordance with established procedures;
  • Participate in meaningful and productive parent-teacher conferences to discuss their child’s progress in school and have access to other school staff, as appropriate, throughout the school year to discuss concerns;
  • Be informed on a regular basis, both informally and through formal progress reports, of their child’s academic and behavioral progress in school;
  • Due process as set forth in Chancellor’s Regulation A-443 and the Discipline Code when their child is subject to discipline;
  • Participate in elections for the School Leadership Team at their child’s school;
  • Be accompanied by a friend, advisor, or interpreter at hearings, conferences, interviews and other meetings concerning their child, in accordance with established procedures without pre-approval from staff or school administration;
  • An interpreter, if they are hearing impaired, at any meeting or activity which they attend which is specific to the academic and or disciplinary aspects of their child’s educational program, provided a written request is made prior to the meeting or activity; if an interpreter is unavailable, other reasonable accommodations shall be made;
  • Have school staff make every reasonable attempt to ensure that parents receive important notices from the school, including notices about parent-teacher conferences, Parent Association or Parent-Teacher Association meetings, School Leadership Team meetings, Community Education Council meetings, etc.;
  • Be a member of the Parent Association or Parent-Teacher Association of his or her child’s school without the payment of dues;
  • Receive a copy of the “Parents’ Bill of Rights and Responsibilities,” the “Citywide Standards of Intervention and Discipline Measures”, which includes the “Bill of Student Rights and Responsibilities” and copies of school-specific policies;
  • Participate on school committees (e.g., Safety, Nutrition, C-30 Level I), in accordance with the guidelines for participation which apply to those committees;
  • Be a candidate for or, if applicable, vote for members of the Community or Citywide Education Councils, in accordance with the law and Chancellor’s Regulations D-140, D-150, D-160, and D-170;
  • Attend and participate at meetings of the Community and Citywide Education Councils and of the Panel for Educational Policy which are open to the public, in accordance with the provisions of the Open Meetings Law (“the Sunshine Law”) and established procedures.

File Complaints and/or Appeals Regarding Matters Affecting Their Child’s Education

The Chancellor has promulgated Regulations and policies which establish complaint or appeal procedures to address a variety of issues affecting a child’s education. These procedures are set forth in the Chancellor’s Regulations.

All Parents Are Responsible For

  • Sending their child to school ready to learn.
  • Ensuring that their child attends school regularly and arrives on time.
  • Being aware of their child’s work, progress, and problems by reading school notices, talking to their child about school, reviewing their child’s work and progress reports, and meeting with school staff.
  • Maintaining verbal and/or written contact with their child’s teachers and principal about the progress of their child’s education.
  • Adhering to all school policies and applicable Chancellor’s Regulations that pertain to their children’s education.
  • Responding in a timely manner to communications from their child’s school.
  • Attending all meetings and conferences requested by the school that pertain to their child.
  • Entering the school building in a respectful manner, refraining from disruptive behavior and treating all members of the school community with courtesy and respect.
  • Ensuring that the school is updated with accurate contact information (e.g., home address, telephone number).

Parents Should Also

  • Provide a supportive home setting where education is a priority.
  • Reinforce the importance of acquiring the knowledge, skills and values needed to function effectively in society.
  • Volunteer time, skills, or resources in the school.
  • Take part in school and community programs that empower parents to participate in educational decision-making.
  • Become active members of the school’s Parent Association or Parent-Teacher Association.
  • Become active members of the Title I parent committee, where applicable.
  • Question their child about school work, attendance, and behavior and discuss what is expected by the school.
  • Teach their child to respect the property, safety, and rights of others and the importance of refraining from intimidating, harassing or discriminatory behavior.

Equal Opportunity & Anti-Harassment Policy

It is the policy of the New York City Department of Education to provide equal educational opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, age, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex) or weight.

It is also the policy of the DOE to maintain an environment free of harassment on the basis of any of these grounds, including sexual harassment.

Inquiries regarding compliance with appropriate laws may be directed to:

Office of Equal Opportunity
65 Court Street, Brooklyn
New York 11201
Phone: 718-935-3320

As a parent, you also have rights regarding the privacy and security of your child’s personally identifiable information and data. For more information, review the Parents' Bill of Rights for Data Security and Privacy.

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