NEED HELP?

There are many different parts of the High School of Fashion Industries community and organization. If you need help in connecting with a staff member about a specific question or concern, please look below to find answers to some Frequently Asked Questions. If you don’t see your question answered below or just do not know whom to contact, email Principal Daryl Blank at dblank@schools.nyc.gov

Middle School or 9th Grade Student or Parent / Guardian of a Middle School or 9th Grade Student Interested in Applying to HSFI to Enroll a Student

  • If you are a Middle School or 9th Grade Student or a Parent / Guardian of a Middle School or 9th Grade Student Interested in Applying to HSFI to Enroll a Student, please contact Assistant Principal of Family Engagement Danielle Silva - dsilva3@schools.nyc.gov / (212) 255-1235 ext. 1255

Person or Company Interested in Partnering with HSFI to Create Opportunities for Our Students

  • If you are a person or company interested in partnering with HSFI to create opportunities for our students, please contact Assistant Principal of our Majors Katherine Boulamaali - kboulamaali@schools.nyc.gov / (212) 255-1235 ext. 7031

Current Student or HSFI Family Member Needing Help from our Health Center run by the Institute of Family Health

  • If you are a HSFI Student or HSFI Parent / Guardian and need medical, dental or emotional help, please contact the Falcon Health Center run by the Institute of Family Health - (212) 206-2910 / Room 343 on the third floor 

Current Student or HSFI Family Member Needing Wellness / Guidance Help

  • If you are a HSFI Student or HSFI Parent / Guardian and have questions about student counseling and wellness support, contact your child’s school counselor. Counselors are organized by grade level. Their name is available on Jupiter, student program cards, and on the NYC Schools Account https://www.schoolsaccount.nyc/ 

  • If you need further assistance, connect with Wellness & Guidance Assistant Principal Lativa Reyes - LReyes45@schools.nyc.gov / (212) 255-1235 ext. 4254

Current Student or HSFI Family Member Needing Academic / Class Help

  • If you are a HSFI Student or HSFI Parent / Guardian and have questions about

    your student’s classes, connect with the classroom teacher via Jupiter or email. 

  • If you need further assistance, connect with the specific department supervisor:

Current Student or HSFI Family Member Needing Help for an Individualized Education Plan

  • If you are a HSFI Student or HSFI Parent / Guardian and have questions about

    an individualized education plans (IEPs), 504 accommodations, etc., please contact Assistant Principal Brienne McGuinness (BMcguinness3@schools.nyc.gov) / (212) 255-1235 ext. 3295

Current Student or HSFI Family Member Needing Attendance Help

  • If you are a HSFI Student or HSFI Parent / Guardian and have questions about

    Attendance, please contact Assistant Principal Derek Stampone - dstampone@schools.nyc.gov / (212) 255-1235 ext. 7031

  • Submit absence notes to the Main Office, Room 125, or by email to CPita@schools.nyc.gov or via Jupiter Grades to Crystal Pita, Parent Coordinator.

Current Student or HSFI Family Member Needing Safety & Security Help

  • If you are a HSFI Student or HSFI Parent / Guardian and have questions about student safety, please contact Assistant Principal Giovanni Raschilla - graschi@schools.nyc.gov / (212) 255-1235 ext. 1431

  • Students shall carry their ID cards with them at all times. Replacement ID Cards are available from the Peace Center (Room 149)

  • Support for student lockers and locks is available from the Peace Center (Room 149)

Current Student or HSFI Family Member Needing Student or Senior Activities Help

  • If you are a HSFI Student or HSFI Parent / Guardian and have questions about student participation in clubs, activities and senior events, please contact Assistant Principal June ArcaMay - JArcamay@schools.nyc.gov / (212) 255-1235 ext. 8194

Current Student or HSFI Family Member Needing PSAL / Sports Team Help 

  • If you are a HSFI Student or HSFI Parent / Guardian and have questions about joining a PSAL sports team, please contact our Athletic Director Omar Mendez - OMendez2@schools.nyc.gov / (212) 255-1235 ext. 3014 or please contact Assistant Principal Steve Rau - SRau@schools.nyc.gov / (212) 255-1235 ext. 1216

  • If your child needs a sports physical to be eligible to play on a sports team, they can make an appointment for a physical exam at the Falcon Health Center run by the Institute of Family Health - (212) 206-2910 / Room 343 on the third floor 

Current Student or HSFI Family Member Needing Technology Help

  • If you are a HSFI Student or HSFI Parent / Guardian and have questions about student technology, please contact Assistant Principal Joe Tallone - JTallon@schools.nyc.gov / (212) 255-1235 ext. 2012

Current Student or HSFI Family Member Needing Testing Help for SAT, PSAT, Advanced Placement (AP) or Regents exams

  • If you are a HSFI Student or HSFI Parent / Guardian and have questions about about SAT and PSAT testing or Regents Testing, please contact Assistant Principal Derek Stampone - DStampone@schools.nyc.gov / (212) 255-1235 ext. 1272

  • If you are a HSFI Parent / Guardian and have questions about Advanced Placement (AP) testing, please contact Assistant Principal Melissa Frank MFrank9@schools.nyc.gov / (212) 255-1235 ext. 6151

Current Student or HSFI Family Member Needing Early Dismissal Help

  • If you are a HSFI Student or HSFI Parent / Guardian and have questions about dismissing a student early from school, please contact Assistant Principal of Family Engagement Danielle Silva - dsilva3@schools.nyc.gov / (212) 255-1235 ext. 1255

  • Students with extenuating circumstances such as medical appointments may only be dismissed before the end of their scheduled school day with the consent of the custodial parent/guardian via the HSFI Early Dismissal Form, https://forms.gle/kKEvKodcH8yJk19y5

Current Student or HSFI Family Member Needing Working Papers Help

  • If you are a HSFI Student or HSFI Parent / Guardian and have questions about obtaining Working Papers, please contact Ms. Nieves Dominguez - mnievesdomingu@schools.nyc.gov / (212) 255-1235 ext. 8442 or please contact Assistant Principal of our Majors Katherine Boulamaali - kboulamaali@schools.nyc.gov / (212) 255-1235 ext. 7031

  • Students can apply for working papers through the following link: https://www.hsfi.nyc/docrequest

Current Student or HSFI Family Member Needing MetroCard Help

  • If you are a HSFI Parent / Guardian and have questions about obtaining a MetroCard, please contact Assistant Principal of Family Engagement Danielle Silva - dsilva3@schools.nyc.gov / (212) 255-1235 ext. 1255

  • All eligible students are issued a metro card for the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. Students may request a replacement MetroCard if lost, stolen, or damaged in the Main Office, room 125