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A Message from Mr. Tabbitas.SAT Day is on March 4th. All 11th graders will be taking the exam at no cost. All 11th graders should arrive to school at 8am and ready to complete the exam. At the completion of the exam, 11th graders will have lunch and complete the remainder of their scheduled school day. Students in grades 9, 10 and 12 will have a regular day of instruction. Parent-Teacher conferences will be on March 5th and the 3rd marking period will end on April 8th. You can always reach your child’s teacher through Pupilpath. CareerCon 2020All juniors and seniors are invited to spend the day at the 6th?Annual Staten Island CareerCon at St. John’s University. Interested students must see Mr. J. Cucuzza for trip information. This innovate career fair is designed to introduce students to various career and college pathways. Interested students must be prepared with copies of their resume and have previously completed the Career con Survey. Students must come dressed to impress. A bus will depart our campus by 7:45. CareerCon 2020 will take place at St. John’s University (Staten Island Campus) on?Tuesday, March 3, 2020, between 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. 2020 Summer YouthEmployment ProgramApplications will be available soon!! Is your child looking to work this summer? Are you looking to have your child work this summer??The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides New York City youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with paid summer employment for up to six weeks in July and August.? Participants work in a variety of entry-level jobs including:Government Agencies Hospitals Summer Camps Non-Profits Small Businesses Law Firms Museums Sports Enterprises SYEP also provides workshops on?job readiness, career exploration, financial literacy and opportunities to continue education and social growth.Programs are located in community-based organizations in all five boroughs of New York City. Youth can apply for the program online or at a community-based organization during the application period.? Participants are selected by lottery for the program.If you have further questions about SYEP, contact NYC Youth Connect at (800) 246-4646 or Opportunity Interest in a career in Heath Care?Check up on the 2019 Careers in Health Care Lecture Series being held in the Regina McGinn Education Center at Staten Island University Hospital. Each session is from 4:15 -5:15 pm at 475 Seaview Avenue, Staten Island NY 10305. For more information: siuh/future?March 5 - Careers in the Mind Neurology & Psychiatry & Psychology March 12 - Obstetrics/Gynecology/PediatricsMarch 26 - Careers in Health care Simulation April 2 -Emergency Medicine SAT School Day is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, March 4th, 2020. All 11th graders will be taking the SAT (minus the essay section) during school hours. Students are encouraged to register for the May SAT with essay, which unfortunately is not given at Petrides. Please visit the Collegeboard or Ms. Dennison for more information. For tip on taking the SAT please visit DOE website; 9th, 10th & 12th graders will attend their regularly scheduled classes on March 4th. Community Service Opportunity Ranger Conservation Corps March – May 2020 The Ranger Conservation Corps is an environmental internship for high school students who are interested in the natural world. This spring, Staten Island interns will be introduced to forests as ecosystems, habitats for wildlife, and as human resources. Once per week, after school, students will engage in forest stewardship projects at the Blue Heron Nature Center. If you're interested in applying to the Ranger Conservation Corps, please visit: Service Exam Information and ResourcesCheck out our website for more information about NYC Civil Service Careers is proud to announce its usage of Khan Academy in our SAT workshop. Students also have the opportunity to utilize these free and impactful resources at home as well. Studies have shown that students who complete 60% of their grade-level math on Khan Academy experience 1.8 times their expected growth on the NWEA MAP Test, a popular assessment test.Student use of Khan Academy also correlates with score gains on standardized achievement tests.Visit the Khan Academy website to register. the P.T.A.Upcoming EventsPretzel for Panthers Friday March 6th Pretzels sell for $1 eachSenior Fashion ShowMarch 12, 20207:00 pm Support the Class of 2020As they say goodbye to Petrides in style at this amazing, fashionable eventAdults: $65Graduates: $40Angelina's Restaurant399 Ellis StreetStaten Island, NY 10307Checks or Money Orders can be dropped off in the Main officeYou can reach out to the PTA by email if you have any questions regarding these wonderful events and activities. D31R080PA@schools.Key Dates to Remember 4 – SAT DayMarch 5 – Parent Teacher ConferencesMarch April 9-17: Spring recessApril 18: End of Term 3April 30: Report Card DistributionMay 25: Memorial Day (school closed)June 4: Anniversary day (no school)June 26: Last day of school?MARKING PERIOD Dates:Start of Term2 – January 28thEnd of 3rd Marking Period – April 8th End of Term 2 – June 26th?REPORT CARD DISTRIBUTION:January 28th?– Report cards distributed April 30th?– Report cards distributed June 26th?– Report cards distributed to all students?PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE DATES:SpringMarch 5thAfternoon 12:20 to 2:20 pmEvening 5:00 to 8:00 pmA.P. Exam ScheduleMay 2020May 5 CalculusMay 6 English Literature and Composition May 8 United States History May 11 BiologyMay 13 English Language and Composition May 14 Comparative Government and Politics May 14 World HistoryNational Honor Society School Tutoring ServiceAll grades in all subject areas. If you feel that your child is in need of tutoring please email Ms. Salem at esalem@schools. OR have your child visit B57 to sign up. Registrants will be matched to NHS tutors according to subject area and availabilityPUPIL PATHFor log in information or account reset parents should contact:Mr. Doctor adoctor2@schools.Mr. Tabbitas atabbit@schools. ................
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