CLOTHING SWAP! TRINKET SWAP! BOOK SWAP!
The lovely and lively ladies of the GREEN TEAM Club are sending you a message: "There's no such thing as garbage."
These fun "Swapping" events that the club members are planning are geared to inspire a new way of thinking about the things we no longer want or need. They also create exciting exchange opportunities where students can discover inspirational objects to use in their school projects, such as textile design and photography.
Club president Licy Chen shared why their work is important. "Our mission is to provide climate education and make people be aware what impacts our environment, because we all live in it. Even if you do some thing simple, like recycling, you can help improve our environment."
In this first meeting of the school year, club members were brainstorming and putting together rough comps for promotion posters. Here's a sneak peek.
Follow @hsfi_greenteam for event dates!
Thank you to our Club Advisors:
Ms. Teya Lucyshyn and Ms. Kaylee Santos
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#nycschools
#greenteam
@hsfi_greenteam
BUILDING THINKING CLASSROOMS
Dr. Peter Liljedahl, a professor of mathematics education at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada, and a former high school mathematics teacher, is known worldwide for his 2020 book, Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics: 14 Teaching Practices for Enhanced Learning.
In his groundbreaking approach, activities are designed to help teachers emphasize mathematical thinking and student engagement in their lessons, as a pathway to deeper learning.
HSFI's Jeanne Klepacki and Rachel Goldstein, 9th grade Algebra team teachers, decided to incorporate one of these activities in a recent class.
In a Statistics Review Lesson on "Box and Whisker" plots, students worked in randomly selected groups to create a set of exactly 10 numbers that satisfy 4 conditions:
1. The MEAN had to be greater than the MEDIAN
2. The MEDIAN had to equal 6
3. The RANGE had to equal 8
4. The IQR had to equal 5
"What made it especially interesting was that there were so many different ways to approach it," Ms. Klepacki explained. "Some groups decided to start by figuring out how to guarantee a median of 6, while others started by establishing a range of 8 and built from there. They kept adjusting their numbers, recalculating, and discussing how changing one value could affect several statistics at once."
What were the results?
Ms. Goldstein said, "There wasn't one correct data set, so different groups ended up with different answers and approaches. That really got them invested in the process. It led to some great mathematical conversations, as they compared strategies and defended why their solutions worked."
#hsfi
#algebra
#nycschools
@buildingthinkingclassrooms
Dr. Peter Liljedahl, a professor of mathematics education at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada, and a former high school mathematics teacher, is known worldwide for his 2020 book, Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics: 14 Teaching Practices for Enhanced Learning.
In his groundbreaking approach, activities are designed to help teachers emphasize mathematical thinking and student engagement in their lessons, as a pathway to deeper learning.
HSFI's Jeanne Klepacki and Rachel Goldstein, 9th grade Algebra team teachers, decided to incorporate one of these activities in a recent class.
In a Statistics Review Lesson on "Box and Whisker" plots, students worked in randomly selected groups to create a set of exactly 10 numbers that satisfy 4 conditions:
1. The MEAN had to be greater than the MEDIAN
2. The MEDIAN had to equal 6
3. The RANGE had to equal 8
4. The IQR had to equal 5
"What made it especially interesting was that there were so many different ways to approach it," Ms. Klepacki explained. "Some groups decided to start by figuring out how to guarantee a median of 6, while others started by establishing a range of 8 and built from there. They kept adjusting their numbers, recalculating, and discussing how changing one value could affect several statistics at once."
What were the results?
Ms. Goldstein said, "There wasn't one correct data set, so different groups ended up with different answers and approaches. That really got them invested in the process. It led to some great mathematical conversations, as they compared strategies and defended why their solutions worked."
#hsfi
#algebra
#nycschools
@buildingthinkingclassrooms
PARAMOUNT MENTORSHIP FOR 10TH GRADERS HAS BEGUN!
For the first time, Paramount joins The Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC Workplace Mentoring Program at HSFI, offering our 10th grade students a unique opportunity to connect and grow under the guidance of their stellar team.
Over 50 students attended the information session to learn more about how they can be part of a program that connects them with professional mentors at Paramount, the iconic Hollywood film and television studio with a cultural legacy spanning more than 100 years.
The Wellness Team is excited to welcome Paramount as a new cohort! Over the years, our students have truly thrived in the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentorship program.
Through mentorship, our students build confidence, expand their networks, prepare for college and career success, and develop valuable skills that will help them prosper in life after high school.
Students will be paired with a mentor from Paramount and meet at their office every other week.
Participating students will in engage in activities designed to help them:
Explore different career paths
Develop professional and communication skills
Strengthening your leadership abilities
Learn about college and career planning
Build meaningful relationships with working professionals
Complimentary food will be served and students are paid a $10 stipend for each session.
See the flyer for more information if you'd like to join in!
#hsfi
#nycschools
@paramountpics
@bbbsamerica
For the first time, Paramount joins The Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC Workplace Mentoring Program at HSFI, offering our 10th grade students a unique opportunity to connect and grow under the guidance of their stellar team.
Over 50 students attended the information session to learn more about how they can be part of a program that connects them with professional mentors at Paramount, the iconic Hollywood film and television studio with a cultural legacy spanning more than 100 years.
The Wellness Team is excited to welcome Paramount as a new cohort! Over the years, our students have truly thrived in the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentorship program.
Through mentorship, our students build confidence, expand their networks, prepare for college and career success, and develop valuable skills that will help them prosper in life after high school.
Students will be paired with a mentor from Paramount and meet at their office every other week.
Participating students will in engage in activities designed to help them:
Explore different career paths
Develop professional and communication skills
Strengthening your leadership abilities
Learn about college and career planning
Build meaningful relationships with working professionals
Complimentary food will be served and students are paid a $10 stipend for each session.
See the flyer for more information if you'd like to join in!
#hsfi
#nycschools
@paramountpics
@bbbsamerica
SHOUT OUT to the HSFI Admissions Team and our volunteer Fashion Ambassador students! It was a fast-paced weekend for them at the annual Manhattan High School Fair, held at Fiorello LaGuardia HS. HSFI's table was packed with middle school students and their families (grades 6-8) all weekend long!
This is the main recruitment event of the year -- all 47 Manhattan public high schools participate, each with their own representatives and promotion materials.
HSFI looks forward to welcoming the next generation of students!
This is the main recruitment event of the year -- all 47 Manhattan public high schools participate, each with their own representatives and promotion materials.
HSFI looks forward to welcoming the next generation of students!
WHO WANTS TO GO TO PARIS? 🇫🇷
Room 627 was jam packed after school yesterday with more than 70 juniors and seniors attending the first meeting for the 2027 Summer Study Abroad program in Marseille, France.
At the helm was the legendary Coach Sostre-King, joined by volunteer students who attended last year's Summer Study Abroad program in Florence, Italy. 🇮🇹
The High School of Fashion Industries is the only New York City Public School with a Summer Study Abroad program. Students earn college credits. The 2027 program will be held at the American College of the Mediterranean.
Interested in joining us? Come to next week's meeting!
Wednesday, October 7@ 4pm in Room 627
Room 627 was jam packed after school yesterday with more than 70 juniors and seniors attending the first meeting for the 2027 Summer Study Abroad program in Marseille, France.
At the helm was the legendary Coach Sostre-King, joined by volunteer students who attended last year's Summer Study Abroad program in Florence, Italy. 🇮🇹
The High School of Fashion Industries is the only New York City Public School with a Summer Study Abroad program. Students earn college credits. The 2027 program will be held at the American College of the Mediterranean.
Interested in joining us? Come to next week's meeting!
Wednesday, October 7@ 4pm in Room 627
INTRODUCING THE 2027 FASHION SHOW THEME OF THE YEAR: THE DIRECTOR'S CUT!
Brenda Rojas-Hampton and Ali Rochford share the backstory and the process:
How does the fashion show theme come about?
"It starts with a very organic conversation with the students," Ms. Rochford explained. "We talk through it. It's your show. What are you thinking? What do you want? What do you envision? The fabrics? The colors?"
Trending themes begin to emerge from these discussions throughout the five 12th grade Fashion Design classes (comprised of 120 students) which includes one "full steam ahead" Fashion Design Honors class taught by Brenda Rojas-Hampton. This class is strictly limited to 25 seats. Audition in the Junior year is required.
Once the top five or six themes take form, Ms. Rochford creates mood boards that capture the overall aesthetic for each one, along with a synopsis. Mood boards are reviewed and discussed. Students then get two days to vote (in a Google form) for the fashion show theme.
"The Director's Cut" was a new theme this year and the clear cut winner, with "Candy Wonderland" coming in second, which has been a recurring theme.
Ms. Rojas-Hampton explained what comes next, along with some of the fashion show specifics that go on in her Honors class:
"I begin polling the Honors students to choose which director in their aesthetic they want to do. They do slideshows and a treatment," she explained. We deep dive to synthesize it. Absorb it. They have to absorb it and so do I. Then they do a vote on what will be the first collection. It has to be cohesive. Also! The Honors class has multiple moving parts: Junk Couture and Swarovski -- surface design with the stones for Swarovski, and sustainability for Junk Couture. Ideally, we get them to work into the theme. If they don't jive into the aesthetic, they become finale pieces. These are typically avant garde, so they often work well to finish the show."
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS KICK OFF!
The 12th Grade Wellness Team is excited for another year of the Con Edison x HSFI Big Brothers Big Sisters Workplace Mentoring program.
Students in the cohort are looking forward to activities with their corporate mentors focused on preparing for life after high school, including work place exploration with top corporations, budgeting and financial literacy, professional networking, job preparation, teamwork and understanding feedback.
There will be community adventures along the way, and a number of special events are planned, such as a VIP fireside chat. The year will culminate in a Shark-Tank-style project and presentation.
HSFI is fortunate to be part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program!
#hsfi
#mentorship
#nycschools
@bbbsnyc
@conedison
The 12th Grade Wellness Team is excited for another year of the Con Edison x HSFI Big Brothers Big Sisters Workplace Mentoring program.
Students in the cohort are looking forward to activities with their corporate mentors focused on preparing for life after high school, including work place exploration with top corporations, budgeting and financial literacy, professional networking, job preparation, teamwork and understanding feedback.
There will be community adventures along the way, and a number of special events are planned, such as a VIP fireside chat. The year will culminate in a Shark-Tank-style project and presentation.
HSFI is fortunate to be part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program!
#hsfi
#mentorship
#nycschools
@bbbsnyc
@conedison
THANK YOU, 9TH GRADE FAMILIES, FROM YOUR WELLNESS TEAM!
MEET & GREET SUCCESS! The 9th Grade Wellness Team hosted its first Parent/Guardian Meet & Greet of the school year yesterday and we had a great turn out in both sessions! A big thank you to all of the families who joined us. We look forward to our last session today at 5PM!
Creating meaningful connections with families is an important part of building a strong school community. These gatherings provide a welcoming and safe space for families to get to know our team, get to know each other, and become more engaged with our school. It allows us to exchange ideas, review caseloads, and stay aligned on grade-wide goals so our students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
It was a wonderful opportunity for 9th grade families to ask us questions and develop a deeper understanding of how each of us support their children throughout the school year in different ways. Our team also gained valuable insights into students' lives outside of school. Each one is unique!
We look forward to hosting another round of Parent/Guardian Meet & Greets in the spring!
For families unable to attend, we'll be sending a Power Point to the entire grade via email.
#hsfi
#nycschools
#wellness
#familyengagement
#community
MEET & GREET SUCCESS! The 9th Grade Wellness Team hosted its first Parent/Guardian Meet & Greet of the school year yesterday and we had a great turn out in both sessions! A big thank you to all of the families who joined us. We look forward to our last session today at 5PM!
Creating meaningful connections with families is an important part of building a strong school community. These gatherings provide a welcoming and safe space for families to get to know our team, get to know each other, and become more engaged with our school. It allows us to exchange ideas, review caseloads, and stay aligned on grade-wide goals so our students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
It was a wonderful opportunity for 9th grade families to ask us questions and develop a deeper understanding of how each of us support their children throughout the school year in different ways. Our team also gained valuable insights into students' lives outside of school. Each one is unique!
We look forward to hosting another round of Parent/Guardian Meet & Greets in the spring!
For families unable to attend, we'll be sending a Power Point to the entire grade via email.
#hsfi
#nycschools
#wellness
#familyengagement
#community
ALGEBRA 2 TAKES ON THE "LONGEST PAPER CHAIN CHALLENGE"
Tenth grade Algebra 2 team teachers Daveca Khan and Julio Monzongo Zola engaged their class in the classic longest paper chain challenge. "It's a fantastic math activity disguised as a craft," Ms. Khan explained.
Student teams playfully competed to create the longest chain possible using one A4 sheet of paper (a global standard paper that's slightly narrower and taller than US letter 8.5"x11") a scissor, and a glue stick or tape.
This highly engaging activity was done at the start of the school year for students to get to know each other and have fun. What they didn’t realize is that the longest paper chain challenge is actually a famous math problem rooted in mathematical optimization, as students must balance the thickness and number of paper strips to achieve maximum length under fixed constraints. It introduces geometry and algebraic modeling, requiring students to calculate how strip dimensions and the overlap needed for tape affect the overall length. The activity connects to measurement and data analysis when students measure their final creations and graph the results to compare team strategies.
Winning team members are featured in the two pics!
#hsfi
#longestpaperchainchallenge
#algebra
#nycschools
SENIOR IN THE SPOTLIGHT!
Senior year means big dreams and even bigger decisions.
Meagan Diaz is officially in research mode, exploring schools and finding the perfect next chapter.
The future is calling -- and she's ready to answer!
"Hi everyone, my name is Meagan Diaz and I'm a business marketing major at HSFI. Some schools that I am exploring are Binghamton University, University of Albany, Syracuse University, Babson College and University of Rochester. The perfect next chapter for me is getting into a great college, finishing my senior year festivities and enjoying my last year of high school."
#hsfi
#senioryear
#nycschools
Senior year means big dreams and even bigger decisions.
Meagan Diaz is officially in research mode, exploring schools and finding the perfect next chapter.
The future is calling -- and she's ready to answer!
"Hi everyone, my name is Meagan Diaz and I'm a business marketing major at HSFI. Some schools that I am exploring are Binghamton University, University of Albany, Syracuse University, Babson College and University of Rochester. The perfect next chapter for me is getting into a great college, finishing my senior year festivities and enjoying my last year of high school."
#hsfi
#senioryear
#nycschools
GIRLS SWIM TEAM WINS 2 MEETS IN A ROW!
Back to back victories for our girls!
Meet 1 was a huge win against Clinton High School with a final score of 25-7.
Hero High School gave the team more of a challenge with HSFI coming out ahead with a 37-24 defeat. Shout out to Jenny Wang for trying the solo butterfly.
Congratulations to Valeria Texis Olivares on becoming team captain and Beatrice Siadari for earning lifeguard certification over the summer!
Interested in joining the team?
Final tryouts are this Wednesday, September 30 at Bushwick High School. Students must be able to swim at least one lap in deep water. Medical and parental consent forms need to be submitted in advance to Mr. Mendez on the 3rd floor.
#hsfi
#swimteam
#nycschools
Back to back victories for our girls!
Meet 1 was a huge win against Clinton High School with a final score of 25-7.
Hero High School gave the team more of a challenge with HSFI coming out ahead with a 37-24 defeat. Shout out to Jenny Wang for trying the solo butterfly.
Congratulations to Valeria Texis Olivares on becoming team captain and Beatrice Siadari for earning lifeguard certification over the summer!
Interested in joining the team?
Final tryouts are this Wednesday, September 30 at Bushwick High School. Students must be able to swim at least one lap in deep water. Medical and parental consent forms need to be submitted in advance to Mr. Mendez on the 3rd floor.
#hsfi
#swimteam
#nycschools
BRIDAL SHOWCASE LAUNCH WITH ROBERT DI MAURO
Mark Centeno's 11th grade Honors Bridal class was wowed and inspired by Robert Di Mauro's high energy and high style introduction to the 15th annual Bridal Showcase.
The longest serving board member now entering his 31st year at HSFI, Mr. Di Mauro passionately and proudly shared the history of this program.
"This class was born out of a conversation in 2009 with then principal Hilda Nieto and my dear friend Mara Urshel, who owns Kleinfeld. It took a long time to plan this thing. It was introduced as an after school project, and grew into an industry partnership program." Mr. Di Mauro emphasized its uniqueness. "It is the only Bridal Design class in the United States on the high school level. It may be the only Bridal Design class in the world on the high school level."
Mr. Di Mauro continued by making meaningful connections between bridal design and costume design, and what makes them stand out. "It's not a regular garment. It's built. The inside of it is built. It's meant for one occasion, to be worn one time." He further expanded on recent developments in sustainability in both industries and their repurposing messages.
Mr. Di Mauro credited Mark Centeno for taking this class to the next levels -- "plural" -- over the years, along with citing the Bridal Council as being very supportive. "It's an amazing thing to watch this grow," he said.
There are 25 students in the Bridal Honors class. Audition is required. A panel of judges will review each of the 25 student designs and five will be selected. Students then proceed to work in teams of five, in different roles, to bring each bridal gown to life.
@robertdimauro
@kleinfeld
@thebridalcouncil
#hsfi
#bridaldesign
#nycschools
Mark Centeno's 11th grade Honors Bridal class was wowed and inspired by Robert Di Mauro's high energy and high style introduction to the 15th annual Bridal Showcase.
The longest serving board member now entering his 31st year at HSFI, Mr. Di Mauro passionately and proudly shared the history of this program.
"This class was born out of a conversation in 2009 with then principal Hilda Nieto and my dear friend Mara Urshel, who owns Kleinfeld. It took a long time to plan this thing. It was introduced as an after school project, and grew into an industry partnership program." Mr. Di Mauro emphasized its uniqueness. "It is the only Bridal Design class in the United States on the high school level. It may be the only Bridal Design class in the world on the high school level."
Mr. Di Mauro continued by making meaningful connections between bridal design and costume design, and what makes them stand out. "It's not a regular garment. It's built. The inside of it is built. It's meant for one occasion, to be worn one time." He further expanded on recent developments in sustainability in both industries and their repurposing messages.
Mr. Di Mauro credited Mark Centeno for taking this class to the next levels -- "plural" -- over the years, along with citing the Bridal Council as being very supportive. "It's an amazing thing to watch this grow," he said.
There are 25 students in the Bridal Honors class. Audition is required. A panel of judges will review each of the 25 student designs and five will be selected. Students then proceed to work in teams of five, in different roles, to bring each bridal gown to life.
@robertdimauro
@kleinfeld
@thebridalcouncil
#hsfi
#bridaldesign
#nycschools
12TH GRADE PHOTOGRAPHY WITH ERIN LEFEVRE
Photography majors in Erin Lefevre's 12th grade class are off and running with a challenging assignment: Photograph an object in 10 ways.
"I always like to give this project to my seniors to start with," Ms. Lefevre explained. "They're making 10 distinctly different images of the object. This allows me to assess how they approach photography, how they think about composition, how they use lighting, also, what objects attract them as photographers. It gives me a starting point to understand their perspective, and observe how they work through problems."
Among the objects students selected were a pair of volleyball sneakers, a pink jewelry box that was open and filled with gold hoops and necklaces, and a shiny perfume bottle. Common photography challenges the students faced were coming up with 10 unique ideas and dealing with unwanted reflection of light on their object.
Classroom 519 has two studios and is filled with top of the line MAC desktops. Some students shoot in natural light as well as using the studio sets. For seniors, everything is shot on a digital camera. Sophomores and juniors also shoot traditional film.
Ms. Lefevre encourages her students to take on challenges of their own, and further explore their creativity outside the classroom. "Students are permitted to borrow school cameras and many do take advantage of this opportunity," she said.
Erin Lefevre is an award-winning documentary photographer from New York City. This is her second-year teaching at HSFI, and her eighth-year teaching in NYC public schools.
www.erinlefevre.com
#hsfi
#photography
#nycschools
Photography majors in Erin Lefevre's 12th grade class are off and running with a challenging assignment: Photograph an object in 10 ways.
"I always like to give this project to my seniors to start with," Ms. Lefevre explained. "They're making 10 distinctly different images of the object. This allows me to assess how they approach photography, how they think about composition, how they use lighting, also, what objects attract them as photographers. It gives me a starting point to understand their perspective, and observe how they work through problems."
Among the objects students selected were a pair of volleyball sneakers, a pink jewelry box that was open and filled with gold hoops and necklaces, and a shiny perfume bottle. Common photography challenges the students faced were coming up with 10 unique ideas and dealing with unwanted reflection of light on their object.
Classroom 519 has two studios and is filled with top of the line MAC desktops. Some students shoot in natural light as well as using the studio sets. For seniors, everything is shot on a digital camera. Sophomores and juniors also shoot traditional film.
Ms. Lefevre encourages her students to take on challenges of their own, and further explore their creativity outside the classroom. "Students are permitted to borrow school cameras and many do take advantage of this opportunity," she said.
Erin Lefevre is an award-winning documentary photographer from New York City. This is her second-year teaching at HSFI, and her eighth-year teaching in NYC public schools.
www.erinlefevre.com
#hsfi
#photography
#nycschools
HOW THE 10th GRADE WELLNESS TEAM WORKS
"I have peace with all that I cannot control. I have peace with my journey. I have peace with my authentic self." This quote was read aloud by Ms. Cassie Browne, the 10th grade (Class of 2029) Social Worker. The team begins each day with an inspirational quote. It's part of their internal process. "It's just for us," she explained. Ms. Browne's role is to offer dedicated counseling to students in need, as well as at risk students who need mental health support.
How do you approach wellness with hundreds of kids and make sure they get what they need?
Ms. Marie Ameh explained her role as Attendance Teacher. "It is my goal to reach out and follow up with both students and families, making sure they are coming to school and to ensure they know we are here and paying attention."
Ms. Angelina De Leon and Mr. Tafari Powis, School Counselors, split the 10th grade alphabetically by last name. With Ms. De Leon responsible for A-L and Mr. Powis, M-Z, the two focus on academic intervention, referrals and the College Now program. Ms. De Leon has also been leading the Yoga Club for several years.
Mr. Powis shared some of the activities planned for the year. "We do classroom push ins, which are classroom visits. We teach lessons to help with student success in areas such as time management and financial literacy."
There are also planned trips, a family night in the fall and virtually in the spring, newsletters, and end of semester celebrations highlighting individual student successes based on Principal Blank's criteria. Today they are doing a presentation in the auditorium for the entire 10th grade.
#HSFI
#wellness
#nycschools
"I have peace with all that I cannot control. I have peace with my journey. I have peace with my authentic self." This quote was read aloud by Ms. Cassie Browne, the 10th grade (Class of 2029) Social Worker. The team begins each day with an inspirational quote. It's part of their internal process. "It's just for us," she explained. Ms. Browne's role is to offer dedicated counseling to students in need, as well as at risk students who need mental health support.
How do you approach wellness with hundreds of kids and make sure they get what they need?
Ms. Marie Ameh explained her role as Attendance Teacher. "It is my goal to reach out and follow up with both students and families, making sure they are coming to school and to ensure they know we are here and paying attention."
Ms. Angelina De Leon and Mr. Tafari Powis, School Counselors, split the 10th grade alphabetically by last name. With Ms. De Leon responsible for A-L and Mr. Powis, M-Z, the two focus on academic intervention, referrals and the College Now program. Ms. De Leon has also been leading the Yoga Club for several years.
Mr. Powis shared some of the activities planned for the year. "We do classroom push ins, which are classroom visits. We teach lessons to help with student success in areas such as time management and financial literacy."
There are also planned trips, a family night in the fall and virtually in the spring, newsletters, and end of semester celebrations highlighting individual student successes based on Principal Blank's criteria. Today they are doing a presentation in the auditorium for the entire 10th grade.
#HSFI
#wellness
#nycschools
WELCOME TO 9th GRADE ALGEBRA!
Ninth grade Algebra was a lively, jam packed lesson that began with a full on vocabulary immersion and review of the fundamentals of algebraic concepts and language.
Distinctions between "symmetric" and "uniform" were discussed along with "mode" and "median" followed by identifying a number of dot plots on the board as having either symmetric, skewed, bell-shaped, uniform or bimodal distribution.
Ms. Grace Liao and Ms. Kelly Husted seamlessly co-taught this class, alternating between leading the discussion in front of the room and then doing spot checks of students' work, assisting one on one along the way as needed.
Lots of hands were up! Students were eager to answer warm up style questions and willing to take risks in their responses as the questions became more complex. Ms. Liao encouraged this when she stated at the beginning of the class, "I make mistakes, too."
Emphasizing the importance of embracing technology and reiterating it as one of Principal Blank's eight success skills, Ms. Husted wrapped the lesson by guiding the students in using their algebra calculators to create a dot plot that represents the distribution of the data.
This is Grace Liao's first year teaching at HSFI and we are pleased to welcome her! Ms. Liao recently graduated from the University of Michigan, as a certified Math and Mandarin teacher. She was inspired to become a teacher by her mom and she brings a wonderful energy and passion for teaching and learning to her classroom. Fun fact, Ms. Liao was president of the Chinese YoYo team in college.
Kelly Husted has been teaching for many years at HSFI. She is a teacher in both the math department and the special education department.
#HSFI
#algebra
#nycschools
Ninth grade Algebra was a lively, jam packed lesson that began with a full on vocabulary immersion and review of the fundamentals of algebraic concepts and language.
Distinctions between "symmetric" and "uniform" were discussed along with "mode" and "median" followed by identifying a number of dot plots on the board as having either symmetric, skewed, bell-shaped, uniform or bimodal distribution.
Ms. Grace Liao and Ms. Kelly Husted seamlessly co-taught this class, alternating between leading the discussion in front of the room and then doing spot checks of students' work, assisting one on one along the way as needed.
Lots of hands were up! Students were eager to answer warm up style questions and willing to take risks in their responses as the questions became more complex. Ms. Liao encouraged this when she stated at the beginning of the class, "I make mistakes, too."
Emphasizing the importance of embracing technology and reiterating it as one of Principal Blank's eight success skills, Ms. Husted wrapped the lesson by guiding the students in using their algebra calculators to create a dot plot that represents the distribution of the data.
This is Grace Liao's first year teaching at HSFI and we are pleased to welcome her! Ms. Liao recently graduated from the University of Michigan, as a certified Math and Mandarin teacher. She was inspired to become a teacher by her mom and she brings a wonderful energy and passion for teaching and learning to her classroom. Fun fact, Ms. Liao was president of the Chinese YoYo team in college.
Kelly Husted has been teaching for many years at HSFI. She is a teacher in both the math department and the special education department.
#HSFI
#algebra
#nycschools
4-0 VICTORY FOR GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER!
HSFI's Girls Varsity Soccer team earned an impressive 4–0 victory against Grover Cleveland High School this Sunday in a dominant performance from start to finish.
The defense played aggressively and kept constant pressure on the opposition, securing a well-deserved shutout.
London Vera had a standout performance, scoring a hat trick—the first of her career in her first year with the HSFI team. Her three goals helped lead the team to a memorable victory and showcased the talent and determination of the entire squad.
#HSFI
#girlsvarsitysoccer
#nycschools
HSFI's Girls Varsity Soccer team earned an impressive 4–0 victory against Grover Cleveland High School this Sunday in a dominant performance from start to finish.
The defense played aggressively and kept constant pressure on the opposition, securing a well-deserved shutout.
London Vera had a standout performance, scoring a hat trick—the first of her career in her first year with the HSFI team. Her three goals helped lead the team to a memorable victory and showcased the talent and determination of the entire squad.
#HSFI
#girlsvarsitysoccer
#nycschools
CHEMISTRY IN CONVERSATION
After a robust lesson in protons, electrons and atomic numbers, Sylvia Gayatinea turned the last 15 minutes of her chemistry class into a student led discussion that ran deeper than a recitation of the periodic table of elements.
She arranged for her 11th grade students (also comprised of advanced placement 10th graders) to meet in groups and then instructed them to report feedback that was heard around the room.
"Express your feelings," Ms. Gayatinea said with a beaming smile. "And if you don't know the name of someone in your group, ask them."
Students were encouraged to reflect, assess and then share their thoughts about the chemistry problems themselves.
"Were they easy? Were they hard? Were they fair?"
Genuine enthusiasm drives this highly communicative and collaborative teaching style. It's also one of Ms. Gayatinea's strategies for having her students well prepared for the chemistry regents.
"I love my subject! Clearly!" Ms. Gayatinea said, as she let out a laugh. "I want my students to shout out, acknowledge the work, and also show how much they appreciate each other. "I try to make it as interesting as possible."
This is Ms. Gayatinea's 26th year teaching, and her first year at HSFI. We are happy to welcome Ms. Gayatinea to the HSFI family!
Outside of HSFI, she continues to be an active member of Math for America, an organization that collaborates with other NYC Public School STEM teachers, in both math and science. "I get a lot of my resources there. I have that as my inspiration."
#HSFI
#chemistry
#nycschools
After a robust lesson in protons, electrons and atomic numbers, Sylvia Gayatinea turned the last 15 minutes of her chemistry class into a student led discussion that ran deeper than a recitation of the periodic table of elements.
She arranged for her 11th grade students (also comprised of advanced placement 10th graders) to meet in groups and then instructed them to report feedback that was heard around the room.
"Express your feelings," Ms. Gayatinea said with a beaming smile. "And if you don't know the name of someone in your group, ask them."
Students were encouraged to reflect, assess and then share their thoughts about the chemistry problems themselves.
"Were they easy? Were they hard? Were they fair?"
Genuine enthusiasm drives this highly communicative and collaborative teaching style. It's also one of Ms. Gayatinea's strategies for having her students well prepared for the chemistry regents.
"I love my subject! Clearly!" Ms. Gayatinea said, as she let out a laugh. "I want my students to shout out, acknowledge the work, and also show how much they appreciate each other. "I try to make it as interesting as possible."
This is Ms. Gayatinea's 26th year teaching, and her first year at HSFI. We are happy to welcome Ms. Gayatinea to the HSFI family!
Outside of HSFI, she continues to be an active member of Math for America, an organization that collaborates with other NYC Public School STEM teachers, in both math and science. "I get a lot of my resources there. I have that as my inspiration."
#HSFI
#chemistry
#nycschools
"RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOUR FIRST WEEK AT HSFI WAS AWESOME!" -- Principal Daryl Blank
In the spirit of belongingness, the first full week of classes for all grades began by playfully engaging in friendship building activities and conversations. "In large classroom settings, we have found that students learn at their highest potential when they develop one on one relationships with each other right at the start," Blank said.
A Jenga Icebreaker Challenge was the first team activity in Mark Centeno's 11th Grade Honors Bridal Design class before being broken into groups of five tasked with sketching mini collections.
Software Development majors in Susan Ettenheim's 10th grade class kicked off the school year with a "meet and greet", sharing why and how they became software majors, and stories about the people who have inspired them, who they admire in their lives and most importantly, finding commonality with shared favorite colors, favorite foods and favorite activities outside the classroom.
HSFI wrapped the week with its eagerly anticipated Fall Club Fair -- featuring over 60 clubs! Thank you to the 150 volunteer students and supporting faculty members who are bringing these activities to life.
#HSFI
#nycschools
In the spirit of belongingness, the first full week of classes for all grades began by playfully engaging in friendship building activities and conversations. "In large classroom settings, we have found that students learn at their highest potential when they develop one on one relationships with each other right at the start," Blank said.
A Jenga Icebreaker Challenge was the first team activity in Mark Centeno's 11th Grade Honors Bridal Design class before being broken into groups of five tasked with sketching mini collections.
Software Development majors in Susan Ettenheim's 10th grade class kicked off the school year with a "meet and greet", sharing why and how they became software majors, and stories about the people who have inspired them, who they admire in their lives and most importantly, finding commonality with shared favorite colors, favorite foods and favorite activities outside the classroom.
HSFI wrapped the week with its eagerly anticipated Fall Club Fair -- featuring over 60 clubs! Thank you to the 150 volunteer students and supporting faculty members who are bringing these activities to life.
#HSFI
#nycschools
THE FALL CLUB FAIR IS HERE!!
THESE KIDS HAVE PASSION!! A POINT OF PRIDE AT HSFI IS OUR FIRE FOR LEARNING, COMPETING AND EXPLORING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM. The third floor gym was buzzing, dancing, cheering and full of shout outs all afternoon as student led clubs shared their interests, values and ideas. Each grade went shopping around table by table to seek out different activities they can participate in during the fall semester.
"We are excited to have over 60 Clubs this fall, led by over 150 student volunteers and supporting faculty members," said Marcol Rodriguez, Assistant Principal of Climate and Culture. "Not every school has the opportunity to have this many clubs active. A number of the clubs are niche."
Among them:
The SUMMER STUDY ABROAD program at HSFI is the only Summer Study Abroad program offered by any New York City Public High School. It's been held in Florence, Italy for the past 15 years under the direction of the legendary Coach Sostre-King. This year the program will be held in Marseilles, France. Students get college credits. Juniors and Seniors are welcome. Bienvenue! 🇫🇷
HSFI is excited to have four collaborative partners hosting clubs:
STOKED is a skateboarding and snowboarding club that includes snowboarding trips in the spring. Students make their own skateboards from scratch -- they spray paint them, design them, learn the techniques, and make new friends from other schools who are part of the team.
HUDSON RIVER COMMUNITY SAILING teaches students how to build a sailboat, then in the spring they go out to set sail on the water in the boat they made.
ALL THE WORLD COLLECTIVE hosts HSFI's theater club. In the fall students learn about what goes on backstage as well as the basics of scene production, and in the spring it will culminate in a student written, student centered play or musical or play.
HUDSON GUILD is offering a podcasting and music production club.
Follow along for more stories throughout the day as we celebrate this very special event at HSFI!
#HSFI
#schoolclubs
#studyabroad
@stokedorg
@hudsonsailing
@hudson_guild
THESE KIDS HAVE PASSION!! A POINT OF PRIDE AT HSFI IS OUR FIRE FOR LEARNING, COMPETING AND EXPLORING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM. The third floor gym was buzzing, dancing, cheering and full of shout outs all afternoon as student led clubs shared their interests, values and ideas. Each grade went shopping around table by table to seek out different activities they can participate in during the fall semester.
"We are excited to have over 60 Clubs this fall, led by over 150 student volunteers and supporting faculty members," said Marcol Rodriguez, Assistant Principal of Climate and Culture. "Not every school has the opportunity to have this many clubs active. A number of the clubs are niche."
Among them:
The SUMMER STUDY ABROAD program at HSFI is the only Summer Study Abroad program offered by any New York City Public High School. It's been held in Florence, Italy for the past 15 years under the direction of the legendary Coach Sostre-King. This year the program will be held in Marseilles, France. Students get college credits. Juniors and Seniors are welcome. Bienvenue! 🇫🇷
HSFI is excited to have four collaborative partners hosting clubs:
STOKED is a skateboarding and snowboarding club that includes snowboarding trips in the spring. Students make their own skateboards from scratch -- they spray paint them, design them, learn the techniques, and make new friends from other schools who are part of the team.
HUDSON RIVER COMMUNITY SAILING teaches students how to build a sailboat, then in the spring they go out to set sail on the water in the boat they made.
ALL THE WORLD COLLECTIVE hosts HSFI's theater club. In the fall students learn about what goes on backstage as well as the basics of scene production, and in the spring it will culminate in a student written, student centered play or musical or play.
HUDSON GUILD is offering a podcasting and music production club.
Follow along for more stories throughout the day as we celebrate this very special event at HSFI!
#HSFI
#schoolclubs
#studyabroad
@stokedorg
@hudsonsailing
@hudson_guild
LADY FALCONS BOWLING TEAM NOW 2-0!
THIS WAS A TOUGH MATCH AGAINST CHELSEA CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION that was decided in the C game of the match.
The A game was lost by 20 pins, although Teixeira McIntosh threw her first double in competition, making it a close game.
The match was carried by the B team made up of rookies and returning second year players. Alannah Louis and Saphira (Maddy) Torres tossed their personal best, making their first strikes in competition and defeating the other team by over 50 pins.
The C match was led by Gabby Colon who had a clean first five frames to help put the pressure on. Jessica Elie-Pierre had a match high of 144 forcing the opponents to try and keep up but they couldn't.
The highlight of the match was Madison Tyson coming in as a second half substitute and closing out the game with a spare - strike in the ninth and tenth frames, sealing a 23 pin victory.
Lady Falcons' next match is Tuesday, September 22nd against Beacon High School --- a battle of two 2-0 teams.
#HSFI
#girlsbowling
#nycschools
THIS WAS A TOUGH MATCH AGAINST CHELSEA CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION that was decided in the C game of the match.
The A game was lost by 20 pins, although Teixeira McIntosh threw her first double in competition, making it a close game.
The match was carried by the B team made up of rookies and returning second year players. Alannah Louis and Saphira (Maddy) Torres tossed their personal best, making their first strikes in competition and defeating the other team by over 50 pins.
The C match was led by Gabby Colon who had a clean first five frames to help put the pressure on. Jessica Elie-Pierre had a match high of 144 forcing the opponents to try and keep up but they couldn't.
The highlight of the match was Madison Tyson coming in as a second half substitute and closing out the game with a spare - strike in the ninth and tenth frames, sealing a 23 pin victory.
Lady Falcons' next match is Tuesday, September 22nd against Beacon High School --- a battle of two 2-0 teams.
#HSFI
#girlsbowling
#nycschools
