Independence high school

Remote Learning information for students and parents

All classes starting on Monday, March 23rd will be conducted remotely. This is ALSO the start of a new Trimester (Trimester 3) so ALL STUDENTS NOW HAVE NEW SCHEDULES.

All students must CHECK THEIR NEW SCHEDULES by logging in to JUPITER GRADES. If you need assistance, email Mr. Wisell (bwisell@schools.nyc.gov)

All students must use the new @nycstudents.net email accounts and type in the google classroom codes for each class in which they are enrolled.

Add each class on classroom.google.com once you have activated your @nycstudents.net account.


Required DOE STUDENT email Accounts to use google classroom

required DOE Student Accounts

The DOE now REQUIRES ALL STUDENTS to use the new DOE student email accounts. Click HERE to create your new account.

New York City MYSCHOOLS account for Parents

The NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) is an app that lets you see your student’s grades, attendance, fitness results, schedule, and more from anywhere and in all DOE languages. Click HERE to sign up.


saturday enrichment and tutoring

Saturday Enrichment Google Classroom Code: dik6uqe

Starting Saturday, April 18th, tutoring and enrichment will be offered every Saturday. Teachers are available for tutoring or other fun activities.

Teachers available Saturday, May 23rd 11:00am - 3:00pm:

  • Mr. McKeel (Science)
  • Mr. Fuks (Social Studies)
  • Ms. Alana (English, Literary Magazine)
  • Ms. Laklaai (Math)
  • Mr. Gomez (Spanish, Money 101)

Teachers available Saturday, May 23rd 3:00pm - 7:00pm:

  • Mr. Grondin (Social Studies, GUITAR, Tech Support)
  • Ms. Anello (Science, Yearbook, Senior Photos, Virtual COSA Activities)
  • Ms. Ortiz (English, Yearbook, Senior Photos, Virtual COSA Activities, Yoga)
  • Ms. Willemsen (Art)

google classroom codes

MATH

Ms Laklaai - HLaklaai@schools.nyc.gov

  • Algebra I Part 2, Period 1 - Google Classroom Code: 4jlgvz7
  • Algebra I Part 3, Period 3 AND Period 4 - Google Classroom Code: e7qkgzx
  • Algebra II / Trig Part 1, Period 6 - Google Classroom Code: 2e4xl6v

Mr. (Lefty) Colon - FColon3@schools.nyc.gov

  • Geometry 1, Period 1 AND Period 5 - Google Classroom Code: fognp7f
  • Algebra II / Trig Part 2, Period 2 - Google Classroom Code: 7xfpgjn
  • Algebra I, Part 1, Period 4 - Google Classroom Code: ygrl7kg

science

Ms Anello - KAnello@schools.nyc.gov

  • AP Psychology, Period 2 - Google Classroom Code: ogxj743
  • Chemistry 2, Period 3 and Period 6 - Google Classroom Code: ihc4goa
  • Chemistry 1, Period 5 - Google Classroom Code: 73x5zsf

Mr McKeel - JMckeel@schools.nyc.gov

  • Living Environment Lab - Google Classroom Code: 7pk2kip
  • Living Environment 1, Period 2 - Google Classroom Code: k6vx6qo
  • Living Environment 2, Period 5- Google Classroom Code: jx5ltnx
  • Living Environment 3, Period 6- Google Classroom Code: wnkboh2
  • AP Computer Science Principles- Google Classroom Code: rsu4id2

Mr Colon - EColon5@schools.nyc.gov

  • APEX Science, Period 4 AND Period 5 - This is an APEX Course, NOT Google Classroom - Send an email to Mr. Colon if you do not know how to log into Apex

Social Studies

Mr Grondin - NGrondin@schools.nyc.gov

  • Global History and Geography 3, Period 2 - Google Classroom Code: ldsfcpu
  • Global History and Geography 4, Period 4 AND Period 5 - Google Classroom Code: pfxffq4
  • Career Exploration Period 1 - This is an APEX course, not Google Classroom - Send an email to Mr. Grondin if you do not know how to log into Apex

Ms Bell - SBell5@schools.nyc.gov

  • Global History and Geography 1, Period 1 - Google Classroom Code: ihlugnb
  • Participation in Government, Period 2 - Google Classroom Code: tucl5lm
  • US History Part 1, Period 4 and Period 6 - Google Classroom Code: dkp5crv

Mr Farenholc - MFarenh@schools.nyc.gov

  • Participation in Government, Period 2 - Google Classroom Code: f2xsdcf
  • Economics, Period 3 - Google Classroom Code: qfdswiu
  • Global History and Geography 2, Period 5 AND Period 6 - Google Classroom Code: dnxqeea

Mr Fuks - JFuks@schools.nyc.gov

  • Economics, Period 1 - Google Classroom Code: b6kwxsa
  • Global History and Geography 1, Period 2 - Google Classroom Code: snpigd
  • US History Part 2, Period 4 and Period 5 - Google Classroom Code: hov7y7b

English

Ms Ortiz - MOrtizfeliciano@schools.nyc.gov

  • English 1, Period 1 - Google Classroom Code: 2yxtkcv
  • English 4, Period 2 - Google Classroom Code: - Google Classroom Code: vglels4
  • English 5, Period 3 AND Period 6 - Google Classroom Code: i2jbzzr
  • AP Language, Period 5 - Google Classroom Code: porkfmd

Mr Audet - JAudet2@schools.nyc.gov

  • Exploring English, Period 1 - Google Classroom Code: nzmdebf
  • English 7, Period 2 - Google Classroom Code: 7imff2t
  • English 6, Period 4 AND Period 5 - Google Classroom Code: ir74rk4

Mr Kinney - AKinney3@schools.nyc.gov

  • ELA Elective - Google Classroom Code: niargkg
  • English 8, Period 3 - Google Classroom Code: ivgyql6
  • English 2, Period 4 - Google Classroom Code: xkkfchg
  • English 8, Period 6 - Google Classroom Code: evrnkqf

Ms Shull - EShull@schools.nyc.gov

  • English 3, Period 5 - Google Classroom Code: rvnxuoy

Ms DiGiacomo - ADigiacomo2@schools.nyc.gov

  • Reading Across the Curriculum, Period 3 - Google Classroom Code: 3bmwu3n

Art

Ms Willemsen - NWillemsenfernandez@schools.nyc.gov

  • All Art Classes - Google Classroom Code: Umhun7s

Spanish

Mr Gomez - VGomez7@schools.nyc.gov

  • Spanish 2, Period 2 AND Period 6 - Google Classroom Code: jslpcfb
  • Spanish 1, Period 3 - Google Classroom Code: p4lwskv
  • AP Spanish Language, Period 4 - Google Classroom Code: 2xbht4z

Physical Education

Mr Paredes - SParedes@schools.nyc.gov

  • All Physical Education Classes - Google Classroom Code: s4w5vds

information for seniors

Transcript Request

Seniors or current students needing transcripts to send to colleges and universities should send an email request to Emily Cabrera at ECabrera10@schools.nyc.gov.

Senior photos

- Senior photo day, previously scheduled for March 26th, has been postponed. We are currently working on rescheduling photo day for May.

- Please continue to check the website for additional updates, including information about graduation.

Welcome

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.

Five enthusiastic students at graduation. Big Smiles!

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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