2025-2026 School Updates

New Cell Phone Policy 2025- 2026

Dear Rocco Laurie Families,
 
Welcome back to another exciting school year! I hope you and your family enjoyed a restful summer and are ready for the year ahead. As we begin this new chapter together, I want to share how proud I am of our school community and the Bulldog spirit that defines us.
This year, we will continue to build on our tradition of being Bulldog Strong. That means showing perseverance in the face of challenges, treating one another with respect and kindness, and striving for excellence both in and out of the classroom. Our students, staff, and families each play an important role in making our school a place where everyone feels safe, supported, and motivated to achieve their best.
We look forward to a year filled with learning, growth, and success. Thank you for your continued partnership and for entrusting us with your child’s education. Together, we will make this year one to remember.  Attached you will find our "Opening Day Protocols", which include our new "Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy".
If you are reading this as a text message, please check your Operoo email and/or the school website for more information.
See you on Thursday, September 4th, at 8:00am for the first day of school.  
 
Cell Phone Policy - School Year 2025-2026 - Google Docs.pdf  
 
Opening Day - Google Docs.pdf 
 
 
 Sincerely,

Jessica Jackson 
Principal 

Supply List

  

Ms. Jackson's Summer Message

Dear Rocco Laurie Families,
 
As we wrap up another successful school year, I want to take a moment to say thank you for your partnership and support this year. Middle school years are always the most challenging to navigate for students and we could not do it without you. I wish you all a relaxing and restful summer.  Please check our school website for updates on summer assignments, supplies, opening day protocols, school store hours of operation, and bussing.  All important information will be posted and updated regularly.
 
Students will not receive their official classes for the 2025-2026 school year until the first day of school. Classes appearing on GAMA or NYCSA are subject to change over the summer. 
 
Our school is closed this summer.  If you need to reach us, please email Parent Coordinator, Stephanie Montanez, (SMontanez2@schools.nyc.gov).  Our main office will be staffed again to receive phone calls beginning August 26th.  
 
The first day of school for students is Thursday, September 4, 2025.
 
Happy Summer!
 

Sincerely,

Jessica Jackson 
Principal 

IS 72 Grading Policy

 Grading Policy - 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.