Certain of our fashion design classes had the amazing opportunity to attend the FIT Masterclasses: a whole day event spent learning from FIT Master Instructors. This was an amazing tool for out students to use to amplify their portfolio!

Our Forensics Science Elective students are analyzing their own hair by looking at the external and microscopic structures of hair. They are comparing three major structures of hair - cuticle, medulla types, thickness of cortex and color. At HSFI students can take various science electives including Neuroscience, Environmental Science, Forensics, Textile Science, Marine Biology, and Genetics.

Here is your FAB News January 9, 2025 https://youtu.be/hgM0N2msOIw

Mr. Burrowes's Sophomore photo class has been working on a doppelgänger assignment. For this assignment, Mr. Burrowes's student, Havel Tull, captured a story of setting up the studio.

Here is your FAB NEWS for Wednesday Jan 8, 2025 https://youtu.be/7zHAsKRQ1eE

10th Grade Wellness Holiday Door. with a very special visit from the Grinch himself: https://youtube.com/shorts/grlBrcV764Q?feature=share

Here is your FAB News Tuesday Jan 7, 2025 https://youtu.be/D5IwHUi0uOc

Ms. Chavez's sophomore fashion design class is working on pattern making and construction of their shorts.

Mr. Centeno's 11th-grade honors class is all hands on deck for the Spring bridal competition. Last month, they attended a bridal textile master class led by Madeline Garner.

Last month, Ms. Johar's accessory design class visited Coach's patternmaking workshop at Hudson Yards. They additionally learned leather hand-stitching from Aki and Tom of the College of Creative Studies.

Last month, Ms. Minsky's Senior Portfolio Development class visited the Museum of Modern Art, where they received a guided tour of current exhibitions. Students looked at Suzanne Jackson's work and made collages in the gallery inspired by imagery that represents their identity.

Here is your FAB News Monday January 6th 2025 https://youtu.be/z3gXYVncIdg?si=3RfXePt-q4qbFjrf

Ms. Rojas's Fashion Design honors class went on a trip to a Lingerie Factory facilitated by the Underfashion Club.

Highlighting Jasmine Hernandez from Mr. Jones's Senior Photo class. She Creates beautiful images and pushes barriers that stand in her way to develop her best work. Like many of our students, she is the future of the photo industry!

HSFI is decked out for Ugly Sweater Day, and students designed their own fabulously tacky ugly sweaters in Ms. Chan's class, and they are on full display on our classroom door. Come check out 527 and see their creativity in action!

Here is your FAB News for Friday, January 3, 2025 https://youtu.be/JlysjZ9xyIA

Well done 11th graders!!! We love seeing our students work hard to pass all of their classes for the marking period. Continue to stay motivated. We are super proud 📚 🎉

HSFI Success Skills Cover Story of the Week: I used the Be Kind success skill and made new friends this year.

FAB News Thursday, January 2, 2025 https://youtu.be/U0aeNn2RbXE?si=CJRGHB1YnI8bZixw

In the spirit of the holidays...our Geometric Design Students built a 3d model of the famous Sierpinski fractal triangle tree. 256 tetrahedrons, and 40 octahedrons...so fun!