High School News & Announcements

  • Mandatory 12th grade Financial Aid Workshop

    Mandatory 12th grade Financial Aid Workshop on Thursday, January 12th at 6pm in room 405E. Students and parents will fill out their FAFSA and TAP applications with the assistance of the guidance counselors and senior advisors. Please bring: 

     
    qStudent and Parent’s Social Security Number
    qPermanent Residents- Alien Number
    qDocumentation of Adoption
    qDate of Parent’s Marriage, Separation, or Divorce
    q1040 or 1040A Income Tax Return- Parent, Step-Parent, Student
    qIT-150 or IT-201 Resident Income Tax Return
    qSSI, Food Stamps, Temporary Assistance, or WIC statements
    qBank Statements
    qReal Estate Value and Debt (not home or small business)
     
    All students must complete this application prior to entering a university for the Fall of 2012.
    01/09/2012 - 14:21
  • Military Opt-Out letter

     

    Please return signed Military Opt-out letters to the main office or Ms. Erhard in room 405G. There is one letter for parents to sign and one for students.
     
    NYC Department of Education Regulation on Military Opt- Out Letters

    Federal law requires the Department of Education to provide the names. addresses, and telephone numbers of high school students tomilitary recruiters and institutions of higher education that request this information. While we are committed to protecting the confidentiality of our students we must comply with the law.

    Unless students and/or parents notify the NYC Department of Education in writing that they do not consent to the release of this information, we must disclose it to military recruiters and institutions of higher education that request this information.
    10/07/2011 - 16:03
  • PSAT Exam for 10th and 11th Graders

    10th and 11th graders will take the PSAT exam on Wednesday, October 12th. The test will be held during regular school hours from Period 0 to Period 3.

    Students should prepare for the exam by reviewing their PSAT Student Guide.

    Parents can download an information sheet about the PSAT by clicking here.

     

     

    About PSAT/NMSQT

    The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT®. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.

    The PSAT/NMSQT measures:

    • Critical reading skills
    • Math problem-solving skills
    • Writing skills

    You have developed these skills over many years, both in and out of school. This test doesn't require you to recall specific facts from your classes.

    The most common reasons for taking the PSAT/NMSQT are to:

    • Receive feedback on your strengths and weaknesses on skills necessary for college study. You can then focus your preparation on those areas that could most benefit from additional study or practice.
    • See how your performance on an admissions test might compare with that of others applying to college.
    • Enter the competition for scholarships from NMSC (grade 11).
    • Help prepare for the SAT. You can become familiar with the kinds of questions and the exact directions you will see on the SAT.
    • Receive information from colleges when you check "yes" to Student Search Service.
    10/07/2011 - 15:59
  • Senior Prom 2011

     

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    03/15/2011 - 09:57
  • East-West Dragon Boat Team -- now recruiting

    We are looking for students to join a new East-West Dragon Boat team!

    Dragon boat racing is a water sport that originated in China. Learn more about its history here.

    - Any students who are 15 by January 2011 are eligible.

    - Practice will start at the beginning of June.

    - On-site boat practice will occur once a week, Saturday or Sunday, for about an hour.

    Students will train to compete in the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival this August at Flushing Meadows Park.

    If you are interested, contact Mr. Shibata at rshibata@ewsis.org .

    03/10/2011 - 12:57
  • Current Opportunities for Students

    Over the break, be sure to check out new "Current Opportunities" page. It is located under the Students tab. You can find information on scholarships, summer programs, and community service opportunities.

    There are several deadlines coming up, so the winter break is the perfect time to work on applications if you are interested.

    Our college information page has also been updated with financial aid and college application information.

    02/17/2011 - 10:09
  • Cancelled Regents Exams

     

    Today's Regents Exams are cancelled due to the snow storm.
     
    These are the exams that are cancelled: 
    • US History Regents Exam
    • Geometry Regents Exam
    • RCT Science 

    Students will have to make up the Regents Exam(s) in June.

     
    Friday's Regents Exam - Global History will take place as normal.
    01/27/2011 - 13:38
  • Metrocards

     

    High School students will receive their new metrocards on Monday, January 24th during First period.
    01/24/2011 - 08:41
  • Overnight SUNY College Trip 2011

    On March 24th and 25th, 44 high school students (9th grade-11th grade) will be attending a campus tour to State University of Albany, Cortland, and Morrisville State. We have also included a mini trip to the state's Capitol Building. Permission slips have been given out to all freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. If you are interested in this overnight trip, please contact Mrs. Park at jpark@ewsis.org. This trip is a first-come, first- served basis. All permission slips and payment of $165 (cash, check/ money order payable to East-West School of International Studies) is due to Mrs. Park by January 18th, the latest.  

    01/13/2011 - 09:41
  • STB Urban Initiative Project

    In collaboration with New Visions, EWSIS 11th graders have been chosen to participate in a special mentoring program for the 2nd year in a row. On Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 25 eleventh graders will be able to visit the globally renowned law firm of Simpson Thacer and Bartlett.  This program links volunteers at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP with our students to focus on career and college readiness through a field trip to the Firm. 25 students are randomly chosen through lottery and will spend the entire day with professionals from the firm. They will be able to see the functions of a renowned global corporation and prepare themselves for life after high school. Students must be dressed professionally and will have to participate in a forum after the trip.  

    01/13/2011 - 09:38