Independence high school NYC

Independence High School is a New York City transfer school working with students ages seventeen to twenty-one, specializing in credit accumulation in a supportive environment.

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IHS Parent-Teacher Conferences

Thursday, March 20th from 4:30 pm-7:30 pm

Friday, March 21st from 12:30-2:45 pm


To SIGN UP for Meetings with your Child's Teachers,

TAP HERE:

https://app.ptcwizard.com/ihsnyc


If you need to find out the names of your child's teachers

send a TEXT message with your child’s name to Mr. Wisell at 

(646) 523-3692


If you need Technical Support,

Tap this link here 

(will open zoom)


Tap the link below and select “create account” to sign up for IHS Parent-Teacher Conferences.

Usando el enlace abajo, selecciona “create account” (crear una cuenta nueva) para registrarse para la Conferencia de los padres y los profesores de IHS.

Once you have made an account, add the name of your child and press “save changes.”  Then, select “add/edit meetings” for the IHS Parent Teacher Conferences.

Cuando ya han creado sus cuentas, agreguen el nombre de su hijo/a y apreta “save changes” (guardar cambios)/ Después, selecciona “add/edit meetings” (agregar/editar la reunión) para la Conferencia de los padres y los profesores de IHS.  

Tap the TEACHERS button and select each of your child’s teachers.  


If you do not know the names of your child’s teachers send a TEXT message with your child’s name to Mr. Wisell at (646) 523-3692 and he will reply with the names of your child’s teachers


Apreta el botón “Teachers” (Profesores) y selecciona cada uno de los profesores de sus hijos/as. 


Por si acaso no conocen el nombre de los profesores de sus hijos pueden enviar un mensaje de texto al Señor Wisell a su número de teléfono (646) 523-3692 y él le contestara a usted con el nombre de los profesores de su sus hijos.


Select an open time slot for each teacher

Selecciona un horario disponible para cada profesor

In the COMMENT section please add your phone number in case the zoom does not work.  Also, if you need translation please say so here.  Tap “Save Changes”

En la sección de “Comment” (Comentarios), agreguen su número de teléfono por si acaso el zoom no funciona. También, si precisan una traductora por favor que lo indiquen en esa misma sección. Finalmente,  aprietan “Save Changes” (Guardar Cambios)

interested in joining independence high school? 

Registration

Open Houses will resume on Tuesday February 25th for students who wish to apply for the 3rd Trimester which begins on March 6th


Open Houses occur between 9:00am-12:00pm


Please bring a copy of your most recent transcript, immunization record and  IEP or 504 if applicable.


If you have already filled out the application and were placed our waiting list you will receive a call inviting you to come in for an interview.


If you have not yet filled out the application, please do so here before attending the Open House. 


After filling out the application, PLEASE DO NOT WAIT FOR A CALL, you can attend any of the open houses.


Every Student MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the interview.


There are LIMITED SPOTS available, however we will be hosting Open Houses again in the Spring for Summer School and Fall admission


Open House Dates:

February 25th, 2025

February 27th, 2025

February 28th, 2025

March 3rd, 2025

 

If you have any specific questions, please email Ms. Lewis at NLewis35@schoos.nyc.gov


We are a trimester school with rolling admissions, but we strongly encourage students to apply prior to the start of each term. (Trimesters begin September, December, March)

Independence High School is seeking transfer applicants who are committed to maintaining 80% or higher attendance and who will contribute to a positive and peaceful school community. We consider all applicants on a case-by case basis.

If you are interested in applying to Independence High School

please fill out this form 

Guidance 

Please stop by our office (Guidance Suite) or join our Google Classroom with code qjjdwtk for information on:

Contact Info

850 10TH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10019

PHONE: 212-262-8067  

 FAX: 212-262-8110


Transit Directions:

59th St. Columbus Circle stop on the ACBD1 

57th and 7th stop on the NQRW

7th Ave on the BDE


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