2021-22 School Year

Announcements

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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Important Learning Links

Student Registration

It is expected that all students (grades 6 to 8) who are new to the Bronx Urban Community Magnet School for the 2021-2022 school year arrive with the following documents to complete school registration the day of orientation.

Copy of proof of Birth (i.e., Birth Certificate) Copy of proof of Legal/Official Guardianship (i.e., Photo ID of the guardian)
Immunization Records
Physical examination form (filled out by the student’s doctor)
Copy of court papers for order protection (If the student has any)
Copy of custody papers (If the student does not live with the biological parents)
Letter from shelter (If the student i s currently i n temporary housing)

If the student's address changed over summer please have a copy of ONE of the following documents

Con Edison bill
Cable bill
Bank Statement
Rent receipt
Management letter from the landlord

If a student is doubled up (living with another family) or renting a room please bring the following

Notarized letter from the person responsible for the lease

If this i s the first time the student i s registering i n a NYC Public School (coming from out of state) please provide the following information as well

Copy I.E.P./Individualized Educational Program (if the student has one)
Copy of the student 504 plan (if the student has one)
Copy of the student last report card

School Uniforms

6th Grade Supply List

Students must arrive with the required materials to class and will not be permitted to share with others.

Math:

1 plastic pocket folder
1 package of index cards
1 composition notebook

English Language Arts

2 plastic pocket folders
2 composition notebooks

Visual Art

Sketchbook (non-lined notebook)
ruler

For use in all other subjects and to be kept in students backpacks at all times:

2 inch binder
1 box of #2 pencils
1 large pencil case
1 large block eraser
1 set of headphones/earbuds (for instructional purposes only)
1 pair of scissors
1 glue stick
1 pencil sharpener
1 package of colored markers
1 highlighter
Package of tissues (to keep in backpack)
Reusable water bottle (suggested)
1 package of Post-it notes

7th Grade Supply List

Students must arrive with required materials to class and will not be permitted to share with others.

4 pocket folders (one each for ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Health)
2 composition notebooks (Math & ELA)
2 highlighters
2 boxes of #2 pencils
1 pencil sharpener
1 block eraser
1 12 inch ruler
1 pair of scissors
1 glue stick
1 box of colored pencils
Personal hand sanitizer (to be kept in backpack)
1 package of tissues (to be kept in backpack)

8th Grade Supply List

Students must arrive with required materials to class and will not be permitted to share with others.

2 pocket folders
5 composition notebooks (Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Math, and Spanish)
1 package of lined-looseleaf paper
2 highlighters
2 boxes of #2 pencils
1 pencil sharpener
1 block eraser
1 glue stick
1 box of colored pencils
Personal hand sanitizer (to be kept in backpack)
1 package of tissues (to be kept in backpack)

COVID Safety Procedures

Our school Safety Team continues to work hard at work creating a safe and healthy learning environment for students who will be attending school in person. This includes a number of important safety procedures that students and staff are expected to follow. The information below provides an overview of these expectations.

Masks

All community members including staff, students, and visitors are required to wear masks at all times when on school property. This includes the courtyard during arrival and dismissal.
Students are expected to bring masks with them to school, however if a student forgets a mask or loses a mask, school personnel will make sure a disposable mask is provided.

Morning Entry

Information coming soon!

Classrooms

Information coming soon!

Bathroom/Water Fountain Usage

ONE student per class should be allowed to use the restroom/water fountain to help ensure social distancing.
A School Aide will be designated to monitor the bathroom line and ensure students are sanitizing their hands upon entering and leaving the bathroom.
Only one water fountain will be available to students to ensure proper sanitizing.

Lunch Periods

Information coming soon!

Dismissal

Information coming soon!

Technology Help

Are you struggling with technology? Do you not have a device for learning? Here are some helpful resources and links that can support you and your family as you get set up for remote learning.

Device Request

If you request a device please email help@is123x.org to let the school know you have completed the form. Click here to request a DOE iPad. If you need assistance requesting a device, email help@is123x.org and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

School E-mail Accounts for incoming 6th Grade Students

Complete the following steps to access your new school email:

Go to www.gmail.com
Click sign in.
Type your school email address which is your Firstname.lastname@IS123x.org
- For Example: Name: Maria Lopez Email: maria.lopez@is123x.org
Type your temporary password : student123
Review Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, click the check box, then click Next step.
Here, you'll have an opportunity to set up your own password. Write your password in a secure place in case you forget it.
Your account will be created, and the Google welcome page will appear.