THE POLICE OFFICER ROCCO LAURIE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 72

33 Ferndale Avenue

Staten Island, NY 10314

(718)698-5757 Fax: (718)761- 5928

Administration

Jessica Jackson, Principal

Dennis Whitford,  APO-Assistant Principal of Discipline and Operations - dwhitfo@schools.nyc.gov

 Lissa Ambrosino, Sixth Grade Assistant Principal - lambrosino@schools.nyc.gov

KellyAnn DeSantis, Seventh Grade Assistant Principal - kdesantis5@schools.nyc.gov 

Danielle Movsesian, Eighth Grade Assistant Principal - dmovsesian@schools.nyc.gov

Sean Benitez,  Assistant Principal of Special Education - sbenitez2@schools.nyc.gov

 

Respect for All Week

Summer Rising Program 2025

  

   

IS 72 Grading Policy

 Grading Policy 2024_2025 - Google Docs.pdf 

English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science and Spanish:

        60%-Assessments (including but not limited to: tests, performance tasks, lab reports, simulations, Socratic seminars, writing pieces, etc.)

        30%-Classwork (task completion, preparedness, punctuality, participation, etc.)

        10%-Homework (assigned on Monday and due on Friday-except Math)

Minor Tracks (ex: Dance, Band, Lego, Art etc.) 

        80% -Participation/Classwork

        20%-Assessment

Physical Education:

        60%-Participation

        40%-Classwork/Preparedness (students must wear their gym uniform to school on gym days).

*Cheating and plagiarism are strictly prohibited and are addressed in the DOE Discipline Code.

*Late assignments are assessed for credit on a rolling basis.

  

SCHOOL BUS INFORMATION 2024- 2025

***PLEASE NOTE: TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CHECK YOUR NYC SCHOOLS ACCOUNT DAILY FOR UPDATES.

 BUS SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER 13 2024.docx 

TO FIND OUT IF YOUR CHILD IS ELIGIBLE FOR YELLOW SCHOOL BUS OR A METRO CARD PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/transportation/bus-eligibility

Please be advised to use the link below and scroll to: Why is the bus late? This page will show delays that are reported for yellow school bus service daily.

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/transportation/transportation-overview

Please click on the document below to print a OMNY request form

 OMNY Card Request.pdf 

BUS APP LETTER

Any questions regarding transportation, please contact our Transportation Secretary Ms. Rufo at trufo@schools.nyc.gov

Office of Pupil Transportation- (718) 392-8855

Lunch Form Letter

Dear Parent or Guardian,

Each year we ask families to complete a Lunch form. This form is a key factor in determining whether your child’s school is eligible to receive funding.

Please go online to myschoolapps.com to complete the form. Online forms are submitted by using your student’s 9-digit ID number. After completing you will receive confirmation that your form was submitted.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation. 

(Visit myschoolapps.com and select New York City Schools as your District)  

NYC Schools Account

All parents or guardians are required to create a NYC Schools Account (mystudent.nyc)
Please note this account is different from MySchools Account which is used to apply to public schools.
 
A NYC Schools Account is necessary for parents to view their child(ren)’s grades, report cards, attendance history, test scores, graduation tracker, complete COVID consent form and other important information! It is also how parents can run and vote in the upcoming 2021 Education Council Elections.   
 
**If you do not have an account, please email Stephanie Montanez- Miniero, Parent Coordinator at Smontanez2@schools.nyc.gov to obtain the authorization letter to create an account***
Please be advised this account is for parent and guardian use only. Students don't need their own accounts. 
 
 

School Store

The Rocco Laurie school community uses our online store to buy school apparel.  Using the link below, you will be able to purchase all required gym items as well as optional school clothing for your family.   

Ordering windows:

Your school’s ordering windows are as follows:

Window #

Ordering Window Open/Close Date

Approx. Delivery Date

Ordering Window #1:

Today -9/16

mid October

Ordering Window #2:

9/17-10/8

11/5

Ordering Window #3:

                     10/9-11/12               12/9

www.smoothusa.com/is72si .

 New on line store 2024-25 - Google Docs.pdf 

  

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

  • Midwinter Recess- No School

    Midwinter Recess-

    February 17-21

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  • PTA Meeting

    6:00 p.m. in person in the auditorium.

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  • Bread of Life Food Drive

    Food drive begins. All goods and items can be donated to Ms. Iburg's office in room 161 or cafeteria. 

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  • Bulldog Social Clubs- Spring Session

    Bulldog Social Clubs begin. The clubs will run every Tuesday and Thursday weekly. 

    2:30- 4:00 p.m.

     

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  • ENL Classes

    ENL After School Program begins weekly on Tuesdays.
    2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
     
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  • Bulldog Social Clubs- Spring Session

    Bulldog Social Clubs begin. The clubs will run every Tuesday and Thursday weekly. 

    2:30- 4:00 p.m.

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  • Laurie Leaders Ceremony

    Auditorium

    9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 

    **Students who applied will be alerted regarding their acceptance via email, which will include information about the induction ceremony.

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  • NYPD Basketball Game

    NYPD Basketball Game - (Gym)
    8th grade selected students.
    12 noon
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  • Parent Teacher Conferences- Half Day Dismissal

    Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences

    Dismissal is at 11: 20 for all grades.

     

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  • School Spirit Day

     Wear Green “ lucky to be a Bulldog”.

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IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENT FOR 7TH GRADE

Dear Rocco Laurie Families, 

 

Please see the attached letter regarding the immunization requirement for 7th grade.

 RISING 7TH GRADE IMMUNIZATION LETTER docx - Google Docs.pdf 

Visitor Policy

 
 

Please be advised of the below visitor policy that will be followed until further notice.

NYCDOE School Building Visitor Policy

Please remember to update the BLUE CARD/ EMERGENCY PICK UP card on OPEROO.
No family will be allowed to pick up a child from school unless they are:

1. Listed on the Blue Card/ Operoo
2. Able to show a Physical Identification card
3. Valid ID- Driver's License, DMV ID or a Passport

 

There are no exceptions.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Thank you,

 Mr. Whitford

TWhitfo@schools.nyc.gov.

THE POLICE OFFICER ROCCO LAURIE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

THE POLICE OFFICER ROCCO LAURIE SCHOOL 

IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING, EDUCATING, AND ENLIGHTENING OUR FUTURE STUDENT LEADERS TO BECOME STRONG GLOBAL CITIZENS BY INSPIRING A LOVE OF LEARNING, EMBRACING THE FULL RICHNESS AND DIVERSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY, AND NURTURING THEIR SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING.

STATEMENT ON ACCESSIBILITY

We are working to make this website easier to access for people with disabilities, and will follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0.  If you need assistance with a particular page or document on our current site, please contact Stephanie Montanez, Parent Coordinator, to request assistance.