*School Name Change Notice*

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Now that the middle school at Life Sciences Secondary School is phased out, the term 'secondary school' is not reflective of the actual grade levels we serve.  We have had continued conversations with multiple stakeholders; including students, families and staff.  

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The names below have been proposed to take the place of the current name:

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• Life Sciences High School 

• High School for Climate Justice

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Communication with a voting ballot has been sent to all students, staff and families.  If you have any comments or questions regarding this name change, please contact Assistant Principal, Steven Serling at sserling@ls3.org.  

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Notification and Distribution

The Proposed Temporary Co-location Extension and

Grade Expansion of East Harlem Scholars Academy in Building M645

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• Notice for Joint Public Hearing of M645: HERE  (SPANISH HERE)

  • Please join us for this public hearing on March 8th @ 6pm to provide feedback​

• Parent Letter for 02M655: HERE  (Spanish HERE)

• Educational Impact Statement M645: HERE  (Spanish HERE)

• Amended Building Utilization Plan of M645: HERE  (Spanish HERE)

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Back-to-School​

It was announced that starting March 22nd, students who opted into blended learning will be returning to in-person learning at their high schools.  More specific details and student schedules will be communicated shortly to families & students.  

In the meantime, please see the following documents: 

• Register for a NYC Schools Account: HERE

  • This family account gives access to updated transcripts, school information and forms; including an online COVID-19 Testing Consent Form.  

• COVID-19 Testing Consent Form: HERE

  • This form can be printed, filled out and brought by the student when returning to school.

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**Please note: if a student is to return to the school building, the COVID-19 Testing Consent Form must be turned in.  

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NYCDOE SCHOOLS ARE FULLY REMOTE​

As of November 18th, 2020 the NYC Mayor has announced that NYCDOE schools will now be fully remote due to the high COVID-19 positivity rate.  This means that the physical school building is now closed, but classes will continue virtually via Zoom for ALL students. 

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Please see the LS3 Guidance for Fully Remote Instruction HERE. 

This document describes how classes will run for all students while we are fully remote and the physical school building is closed.

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The Chancellor's 11/18 Update Letter to Families regarding transition to remote learning can be found HERE.

The Jaguar Locker Room

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The Jaguar Locker Room supplies supplementary toiletries, non-perishable food and clothing for Life Sciences Secondary School students and their families.  This initiative was originally voted on by the LS3 students as their top choice in our school based participatory budget, recognizing that some of our fellow Jaguar's could currently use a little help in this unprecedented pandemic.  The Jaguar Locker Room motto is, "Give what you can, take what you need." 

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If you are in need of supplementary toiletries, non-perishable food and/or clothing please fill out The Jaguar Locker Room Supply Request form HERE.

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If you are interested in donating items to The Jaguar Locker Room please see the Donation Flyer HERE.  

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If you have any questions about this initiative please contact our Coordinator of Student Activities, Mr. Miller at jmiller@ls3.org.  

Student Schedules

Have been posted to PupilPath and the NYC Schools Account.  Virtual Classroom links have been sent to all students and families that correspond with their schedules on PupilPath and NYC Schools Account.  If you are having difficulty accessing the Parent PupilPath or NYC Schools Account, please call or email our Parent Coordinator, Ms Gual (cgual@ls3.org)​. 

Virtual Parent Association Elections

We will be holding Virtual Parent Association Elections on Thursday, October 22nd at 10am.  All families are welcome to attend and vote at this election. Please find the Zoom link HERE. If you have any questions please reach out to our Parent Coordinator Ms. Gual at cgual@ls3.org.  

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COVID-19 Random Testing for Staff & Students​

As part of an effort to continue to keep schools open for in-person learning, staff and students (who have opted for blended learning) are highly encouraged to consent to random COVID-19 Testing.  Please read the letter below that outlines this initiative HERE (in Spanish)  If you are a parent/guardian and consent to your child being randomly selected for testing, please print/submit this form HERE (in Spanish) or you can consent using the NYC Schools Account.  ​

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All-Family Town Hall PowerPoint

Please see the recent All-Family Town Hall PowerPoint that covered updated reopening information and answered some FAQs based on emails and messages.  

Grade Level & Safety PowerPoint

Please see our recent  Grade Level & Safety PowerPoint  that was presented on September 16th.  

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THE LEARNING PREFERENCE SURVEY IS STILL OPEN

Families can choose from two options:

1. 100% Remote Learning: Opt in to have your child learn 100% remotely (all online, from home) OR

2. Combination of In-Person and Remote Learning: Your child can follow our blended schedule (a mix of in-person days at school and remote learning days from home) 

Only families opting for 100% Remote Learning need to complete this survey, which can be found HERE.

For more information, please visit:

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-year-20-21/return-to-school-2020

NEED ACCESS TO YOUR CHILD'S TRANSCRIPT OR REPORT CARD?

Click this link to: NYC Schools Account

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If you have not yet activated your NYC School Account and no longer have access to the Authorization Letter which includes a needed access code, please request this Authorization Letter by e-mailing our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Gual at and provide your child's name and/or student ID #.   

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Does your NYC student need an internet enabled device to complete their school work at home?

Device Flyer for Remote Learning Flyer

Remote Learning Device Request Survey

COVID-19 RELATED RESOURCES

• COVID-19 Fact Sheet (in Spanish)

• FREE Online "Things to Do" Links & Resources

• CDC Guidance on Managing Anxiety and Stress 

• NYCDOE Free Meals for ALL Students

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Please follow our social media sites (listed below) for the most up-to-date school information.

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Check out our Instagram Page!