8th Grade Information
SHSAT results
Dear 8th Grade Families,
Today, April 12, 2022, SHSAT results were emailed to the address attached to your student’s MySchools account. If you have not received your results, please email Ms.Iburg at miburg@schools.nyc.gov. Additionally, please review the following updated timeline:
● HS application results will be available in June
● LaGuardia HS application results for students who auditioned will also be available in June
As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to email MIburg@schools.nyc.gov.
#BulldogSTRONG,
Ms.Movsesian, Assistant Principal
Ms.Iburg, Guidance Counselor
8th Grade Updates
See the attached letter from Ms. Iburg and Ms. Movsesian regarding the high school admission process.
HS Welcome Letter 9/21/2021.pdf
High School Update 10 13 2021.pdf
HS Information Sessions Update 6.pdf
Senior Events 2022
Dear 8th Grade Families,
As I am sure you are aware, there are many happenings in the near future for our 8th grade students. To make sure no deadlines are missed, please monitor our school website, www.is72.org for updates. You can find 8th grade information under the “Students” tab. Additionally, please check your Operoo account daily.
We are currently accepting Senior Dues payment via OPEROO. Collection began on February 2, 2022 and will continue through May 2, 2022.
Beginning April 8th, distribution of Senior Trip invitations will begin. They will be delivered on a rolling basis, via Operoo. Payments will only be accepted through Operoo. Please note that participation in all senior events is contingent upon behavior and overall academic standing. Factors that influence a child’s ability to attend senior events include: attendance, lateness, class performance, behavior, effort, attitude, ability to follow directions and overall grades. Additionally, Senior Dues must be paid in full in order to receive a trip invitation. There are only 350 tickets available. The Senior Dues payment list will be checked weekly and invitations will be sent out accordingly.
Important Dates To Remember
April 25- Arista and/or Laurie’s Leaders application(s) due
May 2- Last day to pay Senior Dues
May 25- Spring Performing Arts showcase 6:00 p.m.
May 31- Distribution of Senior T-shirts
June 1- U.S. History & Government Regents Exam (8th grade honors classes)
June 3- 2022 Senior Trip to Six Flags Great Adventure
June 6- 8th grade NYS Science Exam - ALL 8th GRADE STUDENTS
June 9- Senior Award Night (invitation only). In person ceremony. Invitations will be sent at the end of May via Operoo. (Award memo was sent out to parents on Friday March 26, 2022. It is posted on the school website.)
June 10- Legally Blonde Jr. Musical Performance 7p.m..
June 13- Senior Dance hosted by the P.T.A.
June 14- Earth Science Practical Exam (8th grade honors classes)
June 15- Graduation Day -IS 72 schoolyard/2 ceremonies
The even class ceremony will take place on June 15, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. The odd class ceremony will take place on June 15, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. (Accommodations will be made so siblings may attend the same ceremony if in different groups)
June 16- Algebra Regents Exam- honors classes only
June 17- Earth Science Regents Exam- honors classes only
June 21- Spanish Proficiency Exam- select students only
June 22- Bye Bye Bulldog (yearbook signing)- students will receive yearbooks during this in- school event during the regular school day; students will begin settling accounts, collecting portfolios, and handing in laptops
June 27- Last Day of School - return devices, receive final report cards and diplomas
As always, if there are any questions, you may email DMovsesian@schools.nyc.gov.
Sincerely,
Danielle Movsesian
Assistant Principal
Senior Awards Criteria 2022
Dear 8th Grade Families,
The Police Officer Rocco Laurie Intermediate School 72’s 8th grade awards ceremony was
established to recognize students who have exemplified outstanding qualities throughout their
tenure at I.S. 72. Receiving an award is very competitive, and a prestigious honor. Awards are
bestowed upon students based on how they conduct themselves. Performance, participation,
work product, work quality, perseverance, drive, determination, respect, strength, improvement,
character and encompassing a “BulldogSTRONG” mindset will be factors in determining which
students qualify for an award. Recipients of awards must demonstrate the core values of I.S. 72:
Respect, Loyalty and Service. There are several categories of awards:
● Valedictorian - Highest overall average- all subject areas
● Salutatorian- Second highest overall average
● Academic Subject awards- highest overall cumulative average awarded in each subject
area for the current 2021/2022 school year
● English Language Learner Proficiency
● Perseverance of the Exceptional Student
● Commendable Attitude
● Community Service
● Exemplary Public Speaking
● Outstanding Character and Citizenship
● Commitment to Education and Learning
● Leadership
● General Excellence
● #BulldogSTRONG core values
● Most Improved (over the course of 3 years)
The awards ceremony will be in person, and will take place at the school on June 9, 2022. If your
child is selected to receive an award you will receive an invitation in late May. We look forward
to finishing a great academic and #BulldogSTRONG year, and will continue to work with the
ever changing guidelines to provide the most memorable experiences for the graduating class of
2022.
Senior Bulletin #1
SENIOR BULLETIN #1
Dear Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2022,
It’s hard to believe it was three years ago that your child began the intermediate school experience at The Police Officer Rocco Laurie Intermediate School. This June, we will have approximately 550 students graduate and go on to high school. We continue to navigate this very unique school year by following CDC guidelines regarding Covid-19 health and safety protocols. As such, our graduation ceremonies are planned as follows.
Two outdoor graduation ceremonies will take place in the lower schoolyard on June 15, 2022. It is necessary to conduct two ceremonies in order to maintain health and safety protocols. The ceremonies will be divided between even classes and odd classes. The even class ceremony will take place on June 15, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. The odd class ceremony will take place on June 15, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. (Accommodations will be made so siblings may attend the same ceremony if in different groups.)
There are certain expenses that are incurred by the graduating class that cannot be covered by the school. It is customary that these expenses are the responsibility of the graduates and their families. We are therefore informing you that senior dues this year will be $105.00 per graduate. Listed below you will find the items that are covered by senior dues:
- Rental of stage, sound, and chairs for graduation ceremony
- Diploma and diploma case
- Graduation cap and gown (to be kept by graduate)
- Class of 2022 yearbook (hardcover edition with color pages)
- Senior class shirt
- Senior digital video download
- 2 admission tickets per graduate (the graduate does not need a ticket)
All payments for senior dues are to be made via OPEROO. If you have any issues with OPEROO, please contact GRocco@schools.nyc.gov for assistance. NO CASH PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Payments will be accepted February 2, 2022 through May 2, 2022.
PLEASE NOTE:
None of our activities can be successful without your cooperation. PAYMENT OF DUES IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF GRADUATION. ONLY GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING (MEETING THE NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS), POSITIVE BEHAVIOR, AND BEING A PRODUCTIVE MEMBER OF OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY CAN ENSURE YOUR CHILD’S PLACE AT GRADUATION. Please be aware that any 8th grade student who does not abide by the Department Of Education Discipline Code may be excluded from the graduation ceremony and/or other senior activities so long as the parents/guardians have been notified in advance. This notice serves that purpose.
Throughout our years together, your cooperation, support and understanding have been appreciated. We feel confident that our final year together will be with the same spirit of unity. If you have any questions regarding the information in this bulletin, please contact the 8th grade Assistant Principal (Ms. Movsesian), at DMovsesian@schools.nyc.gov.
Sincerely,
Jessica Jackson
Principal
Danielle Movsesian
8th Grade Assistant Principal
Senior T- Shirt Design 2022
Attention All Seniors!!!
It has become a tradition at I.S. 72 for 8th grade students to design the senior t-shirt. We are looking for talented artists, graphic designers and budding fashion designers. We need your help in designing a senior t-shirt that is a testament to who we are as the Graduating Class of 2022. Please see the attached letter to submit your designs by Friday April 1, 2022 to DMovsesian@schools.nyc.gov and jtregli@schools.nyc.gov.
Senior Yearbook Cover Design
Please see the attached letter regarding the guidelines and requirements for the senior yearbook cover design.
Once you have completed the artwork, please email Ms. Movsesian (dmovsesian@schools.nyc.gov) and Ms. Treglia (jtreglia@schools.nyc.gov) with your submission. Please keep all original artwork in case we need it.
Design is due no later than March 1, 2022.
Senior Yearbook Baby Photo
Dear 8th Grade Families,
We are looking forward to the many exciting events coming up for this year’s graduating class!
One of these events is creating our Senior Yearbook. We are committed to celebrating and commemorating all the hard work that the Class of 2022 has accomplished this year. To create a memorable Senior Yearbook, we are counting on your partnership, ensuring all students are represented. To do so, we encourage our graduating class’ families to participate by sending in a baby picture that will be included within the Yearbook’s pages. This is at no extra cost to you.
Please fill out the Google Form below to attach a baby picture. Please note that the picture should be from birth to 2 years old and should be of only your child; no other person should be in the photo. All submissions must be submitted by March 4, 2022.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email DMovsesian@schools.nyc.gov.
High School Applications 3/11/22
Dear 8th Grade Families,
Please be aware that the deadline to file the high school application is March 11, 2022. If your student has not received their MySchools account creation code (necessary to file the application) please email Ms.Iburg at MIburg@schools.nyc.gov immediately. The Office of High School Enrollment will be hosting virtual events to review the High School Application process. Please see the schedule below:
March 4, 1pm to 2pm | Event held in English. Interpretation provided in: Bangla, Korean, Urdu
March 7, 6pm to 7pm | Event held in English. Interpretation provided in: Arabic, French, Russian
March 8, 6pm to 7pm | Event held in English. Interpretation provided in: Chinese (Mandarin), Haitian Creole, Spanish
How to join:
Each event will be hosted live. Join us on Zoom at the event’s start time by clicking here: bit.ly/2022HSEvents
IMPORTANT NOTE: Check your email or schools.nyc.gov/High two business days before the event: we’ll send you a message that includes this same Zoom link and the password that you’ll need to join, as well as phone numbers to call for live interpretation in provided languages.
Can’t attend, or want to learn more?
Visit schools.nyc.gov/High and schools.nyc.gov/SHS. A captioned recording will be posted on our website two weeks after the first event.
Resources
- Watch our video series: schools.nyc.gov/HSVideos.
- MySchools for families: myschools.nyc.
#BulldogSTRONG,
Morgan Iburg
8th Grade Guidance Counselor
High School Updates
Dear 8th Grade Families,
Happy New Year! As we begin the new year, please continue to check your email, OPEROO, and our school website (www.is72.org) for updates. We are awaiting further guidance regarding possible changes to the High School Application.
If you have not received your Myschool creation code, please make sure to email Ms.Iburg at Miburg@schools.nyc.gov. As of today (January 6, 2022) the High School Application is not open. We will be in contact via the methods indicated above when the application opens.
High School Enrollment has released tentative updates :
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The high school application for students entering high school in fall 2022 will open in late January (during the week of January 24, 2022). Families and school staff will be notified when the application opens.
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The deadline for families to submit their high school application will be March 11, 2022.
Resources
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Watch our video series: schools.nyc.gov/HSVideos.
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MySchools for families: myschools.nyc
Ms.Iburg, Guidance Counselor
Ms.Movsesian, Assistant Principal