Wings Academy High School

School Updates

• UPDATED!!! Homecoming Plan 2021-2022

  Dear WINGS Academy Scholars and families!

  Please see attached!

  We are looking forward to seeing every scholar on Monday, September 13th!

  Please familiarize yourselves with our Homecoming Plan (link below) which is updated regularly.

  Lastly just a few reminders as you return back to school:

  1. First day of classes is Monday, September 13th
  2. Bring in your device (iPad or Chromebook) charged and ready to use every day
  3. Doors will open for scholars at 7:30AM
  4. Scholars will swipe their ID's or write down their name in the attendance book
  5. Scholars enter the building and wait in the cafeteria until the bell rings
  6. Breakfast is served from 7:30AM-8:30AM
  7. Scholars must complete the Health Screening Survey daily and prior to coming to school (It will make your entry as smooth as possible)
  8. Scholars must sign up and use their DOE email accounts. (It will make your logging into all school applications as easy as possible)
  9. Scholars must have their temperature checked each time they enter the school building (We have a wall thermometer to the right when you walk in)
  10. Stay to the right when walking around the school building
  11. Wear face coverings at all times (You may remove them when eating breakfast and lunch)
  12. When going to the restroom or office, sign-in and sign-out in the teachers logbook
  13. Ask questions and let us know how we can improve
  14. All scholars will exit at the end of the day using Exit 2
  15. Smile and enjoy the learning experience!

  We are here to support you and will guide you through these challenging times. We will do our very best to provide you with the best education you deserve. Please don't hesitate to ask us questions!

   

  Warm regards,

   

  Principal Contes

  • WINGS Academy High School Homecoming Plan 2021-2022(1).pdf

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• What's Happening in NYC Schools!

  Please see attached.

  • DOE Family Update Week of August 30 2021.pdf

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• Bringing Language Access to Families

   Hello Wings Academy Families,

  Join the Central and borough staff in their discussions to bring “Language Access” to our Bronx families and parent leaders! Central and borough staff will discuss why language access is so important and how it helps to make our schools more equitable!  Please note that interpretation will be available in Spanish, Bengali and Arabic for our families who speak this language at home.

  Attached is the information for the sessions.

  Please continue to check PupilPath for updates!

  Thank you!!!

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• Announcement

  Hello Wings Academy Families,

  Please click here to listen to our  02/23 announcement.

  Thank you!!!

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• Spring Semester: Classes begin Tuesday, February 2

  Hello Wings Academy Families!

  Spring Semester classes begin on Tuesday, February 2.

  There are no classes tomorrow, Monday, February 1.

  Please register and login to PupilPath to check for details on report card grades and notices regarding the Spring Semester.

  Enjoy the day off!

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• ***UPDATED (9/30) ***Student Information Regarding Classes

  When Should You Come to School for Your Classes?

  In order to ensure social distancing, students who are coming to school for classes (blended learning) will be coming in smaller groups on different days. We will be using a six day cycle for classes, with students in school for two school days in a row, and learning from home for the next four school days. Students will be organized into three groups, A, B, and C. The cycle will be AA (Day 1 and 2), BB (Day 3 and 4), CC (Day 5 and 6). The A group comes for 2 days, then the B group for 2 days, and then the C group for 2 days.

  The D group are the students who will be learning from home full time (remote).

  All students will follow their schedules remotely for the first three days, from Wednesday to Friday, September 16th-18th. Students must use their Wings Nation email/account and follow their schedules each day. In school classes start on Monday, September 21st.

  Students should click on the link below that corresponds to their grade to see which group they are assigned.  Students should look for their OSIS number (9 digit ID) and see if they are in A, B, or C. (Note this list may not show recent requests submitted for full time remote instruction.)

  9th Grade Groups      10th Grade Groups        11th Grade Groups                 12th Grade Groups

  The link below is the calendar that tells students the dates they should come to the school for their classes (remember to check the date with the group number). On the days students are home, they should follow their schedule and sign into their classes. 

  Here is the link to sign in: Wings Academy High School Calendar

  CLASS SCHEDULES

  You can now see your class schedules on PupilPath. Contact the school and speak to Ms. Claudio if you need your PupilPath account login information.

  Here is the link to access: The New Bell Schedule. (Period 1 starts at 8:30am)

  9TH GRADERS: YOUR WINGS NATION ACCOUNTS

  Ninth graders all have Wings Nation accounts/emails now. Students will use these to sign into their classes online and receive emails from their teachers that will let them link into those classes.

  Emails are in this format: lastname.firstname@wingsnation.org. (no capitals). Therefore, if your name is Miles Davis, your email is davis.miles@wingsnation.org.

  Students default email password is Wings123 . (Make sure you capitalize the W). Change it right away to another password, and keep track of that password.

  Here is the link to sign in: Wings Nation GMail account

  You will be getting emails from your teachers with links into your online classes.

  If you have any questions, you can email support@wingsnation.org.

  Thank you and looking forward to seeing everyone!

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• WINGS Academy High School August 17th Update

  Hello WINGS Academy Scholars, Families, and Staff!

  We hope you are enjoying the summer as best as you can. Take the time you need to regenerate and relax. We wanted to share some information to keep you informed on what is to be expected in the next few weeks.

  The first day of school for ALL scholars is Monday, September 13th, 2021. That's less than one month away, so enjoy the next four weeks! Most staff return on Thursday, September 9th to prepare the school for our scholars return! As you prepare for the beginning of school, here are a few reminders, with details to follow, as we get closer to school.

  1. Masks must be worn at ALL times by both scholars and staff
  2. Social distancing is 3 feet in classrooms and hallways
  3. Uniforms are required (see below for Open House dates)
  4. Temperature checks when entering the building
  5. All staff required to show proof of vaccination card or tested weekly
  6. Weekly random COVID testing in ALL schools
  7. School time is 8:00am-2:50pm

  We are providing an Open House for each grade level to provide further information and to sell our school uniforms. Open House dates/times:

  1. 9th Grade - Wednesday, September 1st at 9:00am
  2. 12th Grade - Wednesday, September 1st at 12:00pm
  3. 10th Grade - Thursday, September 2nd at 9:00am
  4. 11th Grade - Thursday, September 2nd at 12:00pm

  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school at 718-597-1751 x1023 and speak with Ms. Claudio, Parent Coordinator.

   

  Please continue to stay safe and healthy and we look forward to seeing everyone soon!

   

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• School Reopening for SY21-22

  Hello Wings Academy Families,

  Please read the family letter regarding having 100% in person learning.

  Please continue to check PupilPath for updates.

  Thank you!!

   

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• End of Spring Semester Letter and Schedule to Families

  Good day,

  As the school year comes to a close on Friday, June 25^th, we wanted to share the schedule below for all scholars and families.

  As shared in our May 26 email in PupilPath, a small handful of scholars and families have informed us and decided to take the NYS Regents exams. Scholars who are taking the Regents exams will be allowed to leave the school building after completing the exam.

  Scholars who are not taking a Regents exam, must continue to learn either In-Person or Remote until the last day of school, Friday, June 25^th. Attendance is required until the last day of school.

  The last day of regular classes is Monday, June 14^th (fully remote). From June 15^th – June 25^th, scholars and teachers will continue to follow their daily schedule. Teachers will provide a student engagement activity each day to all scholars. Scholars who have received an NX grade, will be provided with support from their teachers to resolve their NX grade.

  As always, if you are in need of support and/or clarity, please contact the school’s administration and/or your child’s counselor.

  Thank you and good luck to all the scholars!

  JUNE 2021

  MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
  14 § Last day of regular classes § PM School	15 § Scholar Engagement or NX Support § PM School	16 § Scholar Engagement or NX Support § PM School	17 § Scholar Engagement or NX Support § PM School § ELA Regents § Open House 6pm	18 § Scholar Engagement or NX Support § PM School
  21 § Scholar Engagement or NX Support	22 § Scholar Engagement or NX Support § Living Environ. Regents	23 § Scholar Engagement or NX Support § Algebra Regents	24 § Scholar Engagement § Earth Science Regents	25 § Last day of School § Scholar Engagement § GRADUATION 1pm

   

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• Wings Academy Regents Exam Opt In letter Spring 2021

  Please see the attached letter about the June 2021 Regents. Scroll down in the letter to see the information in Spanish.

  • Wings Academy Regents Exam Opt In letter Spring 2021.pdf

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• NYC/NYS Education Programs and Services for English Language Learners (ELLs)

  Hello Wings Academy family:

  Come and join the NYC/NYS Education Programs and Services for English Language Learners (ELLs), a virtual presentation for the community and our Wings family.

   

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• Rent Freeze Program Informational Session: Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM

  Hello Wings Academy Families,

  Please read if interested about the rent freeze info session. 

  Please continue to check PupilPath for updates.

  Thank you!

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• New UFT/DOE program offering college and career counseling to hs seniors and juniors

  Hello Wings Academy Families!

  The UFT, in partnership with the DOE, has created a program to offer one hour of free college and career counseling to high school juniors and seniors.

  Starting this Friday, students or their parents can call 212-331-6329 to speak with a UFT representative to make an appointment.

  Here’s what students need to know:

  • High school juniors and seniors are eligible for one hour of free, one-on-one college and career counseling to help develop their post-secondary plans.
  • Students will meet via video chat with UFT members who are experienced college and career counselors.
  • Appointments are available Monday through Friday, from 5 to 8 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • This counseling will include technical assistance with post-secondary applications and financial aid. High school seniors may also be connected with CUNY or SUNY case managers who can provide tutoring, academic help and more planning support.

  This high school counseling program is part of the UFT’s five-point plan for using new federal education funds to help our students recover from the pandemic.

  Thank you!

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• Family Letter from Chancellor: May 12, 2021

  Hello Wings Academy Families,

  Please read the family letter from the Chancellor regarding Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.

  Please continue to check PupilPath for updates!

  Thank you!! 

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• NEW Emergency Broadband Benefit Program for Families

  Hello Wings Academy Families,

  The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched a short-term Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program, which will provide reduced cost broadband internet service for eligible New York City households during the COVID-19 pandemic. All families with a student enrolled in a DOE school or program are eligible for this benefit, and funds will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis until the program has exhausted available funds or six months after the US Department of Health and Human services declares an end to the COVID-19 health emergency.

  Families can find out if they are eligible, apply for the program, and find participating broadband providers via the USAC website. There are two types of benefits available to eligible households: 

  • Monthly Benefit: a discount of up to $50/month for broadband service, equipment, and device rentals; or 
  • One-time Device Discount: up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of $10 - $50), where available. 

  Families can visit the FCC’s EBB webpage and view this FAQ to learn more about the EBB program. Translated materials are available via the following links: Spanish, Arabic, Amharic, Burmese, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. 

  If families have questions or require support with an application, they can email EBBHelp@usac.org or call (833) 511-0311.

  Please continue to check PupilPath for updates.

  Thank you!!!

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• Summer Teen Program - Applications are Open for Make It Work!

  Hello Wings Academy Families,

  The Second Chances program at JCCA is now taking applications for its work readiness group, Make It Work. The Make It Work program is an 8-week long group for 14-17 year olds who are interested in job readiness, social-emotional regulation, daily living skills, and much more!

  If you have clients who would like to apply for Make It Work, they must fill out and return the attached employee application form by May 20, 2021. Additionally, all applicants must have working papers and a social security card. Working papers are typically obtained through a client’s school; the process can look different depending on the school. Your clients can ask a teacher or guidance counselor for more information on how to acquire working papers from their school.

  This group is a great opportunity for youth looking to enter the workforce, expand their skillset, and build relationships with peers. Participants in the Make It Work group will be paid $15 per hour. The group will meet over Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3pm-5:30pm. Orientation will take place on June 29, 2021. The official start date is July 6, 2021.

  Space is limited - only 15 applicants will be accepted into Make It Work for this cycle. All applicants will be interviewed by Second Chances staff. To be admitted into the program, applicants must demonstrate that they are prepared to commit to the requirements and expectations of Make It Work. Accepted applicants will be asked to fill out and return hiring documents and undergo mental health screenings.

  All completed applications can be sent to leiderj@jccany.org.

  This is the link to the application.

  Please continue to check PupilPath for updates!

  Thank you!!!

  Wings Academy High School