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Dec 10

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Admissions Open House Events

Are you the parent of a 5th grader interested in learning more about JHS 123 or looking to learn more about the Middle School application process? Join us for our November Admissions Open House events!

Nov. 16th: In-Person, Nov. 23rd: Virtual. See the attached flyers for more information. Hope to see you there!
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NYCDOE Family Update

Attention families,

We hope everyone is having a happy and healthy back-to-school season!

Please review the attached document for important Family Updates for the week of September 13th.
- NYC DOE Family Update Week of Sept 13.pdf
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Back to School 2021-22

Hello JHS 123 students and families! We're busy getting ready to welcome you back to school this September. Check out the 2021-22 School Year page on our website to learn more about registration, the uniform policy, and supply lists. Schedules and 6th & 7th grade orientation information will be coming soon!
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2021-2022 School Year Calendar
The DOE has released the 2021–22 public school calendar, available now on the NYC DOE website.

Some of this year’s important dates include:

First Day of School for All Students: Monday, September 13

Election Day (full remote asynchronous instructional day for all students): Tuesday, November 2

Thanksgiving Recess (schools closed): Thursday–Friday, November 25–26

Winter Recess (schools closed): Friday–Friday, December 24–31

Please note the following reminders:

On “snow days” or days when school buildings are closed due to an emergency, all students and families should plan on participating in remote learning.

Your parent-teacher conference date might be different from those listed on the School Year Calendar. Your child’s teacher will work with you to schedule your conference.

You can find a printable version of the calendar along with translations here.
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6th Grade Admissions Information

Welcome prospective 5th grade students and families! Want to learn more about our school?

Check out our school admissions page for information on our magnet school curriculum, the application process, and a virtual tour.

We'd love to have you apply to be a part of our community! The middle school application process will begin this fall.

For more information, contact us at (718) 328-2105 or ddesantis@is123x.org

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Mission & Vision

Through STEAM exploration, our 21st century innovators become change agents. We are risk-takers, mistake makers, team players, and trend setters.

Our vision is to disrupt inequity by empowering students to shape a changing world.

Our Principal

Our Principal, Mr. Hallenbeck, helping an 8th grade student with an algebra problem.

What is a Magnet School?

We are proud to be a New York City Magnet School located in District 8! Magnet schools have a focused theme and aligned curriculum. Our Magnet theme is "STEAM Engines: Innovators Driving Change." Visit the Magnet Schools of America website to learn more about magnet schools across the nation.