Dress down on Monday for all 10th graders!
As a reward for their perfect attendance, all 10th graders may dress down on Monday November 27. Congratulations!
As a reward for their perfect attendance, all 10th graders may dress down on Monday November 27. Congratulations!
A dentist will be visiting Park East in the library for checkups and cleaning. Registration is required. The library will be closed to classes and students all day and will reopen after school.
Attention all students and families: in case of absence from or lateness to school, please send an email to 04M495_Attendanceteam@groups.schools.nyc. Include the student's full name and grade level. There is no need to write to individual teachers or send messages on Jupiter.
Admissions season is here! We are hosting many open houses, both in person and virtually. Please click here for details and to register. In-person open houses will take place on 10/4, 11/1, and 11/29 at 9:45 am, and 10/18 at 5:45 pm. There will also be a self-guided tour on Saturday 11/18, 10am-12pm. Registration is required for all in-person events. Virtual open houses will take place over Zoom on 10/11, 10/25, 11/8, and 11/20 at 9:45 am. Spanish interpretation will be available on 10/25 and 11/8.
Please read Principal Ort's welcome letter.
Students, get ready to start off the 2023-24 year with the recommended school supplies! Please see the school supply list for details.
All students are highly encouraged to read this summer! If you read a book (or more), be sure to complete this form to receive "help not hurt" points from your ELA teacher in the fall. You can borrow a book from the Park East library or find one on your own. See this flyer for more details.
According to the latest rankings by Niche, Park East is #239 among public high schools in New York state, placing it in the top 15%! We received especially high ratings for Teachers, Administration, Clubs & Activities, Diversity, and Academics.
In case you missed our presentation on NYC Graduation and Diploma Requirements, you can view the slides. Please contact Ms. Johnson, Guidance Counselor, at njohnson@parkeasths.org with any questions.
Are you receiving up-to-the-minute information from us? If not, please email vramirez@parkeasths.org and we will be sure to add you to our email distribution list. Include your name, your child's name and grade, and your phone number, and write PLEASE ADD ME TO YOUR EMAIL LIST in the subject line. We look forward to sharing our good news! This may include information like Zoom links that we can't share publicly on this website.
The mission of Park East High School is to equitably educate students of diverse cultural backgrounds and abilities to conduct research, solve complex problems, and clearly express ideas through discussion, writing, and presentation. Our vision is that graduates will actively engage as voters, jurors, and justice-minded participants in a democratic society.
Through intellectually challenging classes and our advisories, students develop agency, celebrate individual and social responsibility, and attain high personal and academic standards. Athletics, student-driven clubs, and school-wide traditions reflect our commitment to being an empathetic, inclusive, and fun-loving community, enabling students to pursue their aspirations for college and career.
Our community is guided by our core values, “Purpose, Preparation, and Pride,” which mirror and mold the mission of Park East High School.
Dear Park East Community –
I am looking forward to an exciting school year ahead of us as we welcome four new teachers, 105 new 9th graders, 10 transfer 10th graders, and one new senior to our school this year.
Our amazing teachers have always been the backbone of what makes Park East such a special school. Guided by our mission to shape our graduates into prepared, thoughtful, and justice- minded participants in a democratic society, this year we will focus on engaging, discussion- based learning; academic success supported by strong student support systems; and creating a powerful culture of belonging that ensures all students are known well.
Another important goal for us this year is to increase the ways in which we hear from students and families about the hopes and expectations you have for the Park East experience. We have reviewed our NYC DOE survey results and plan to engage our student leaders who serve in student government and Principal’s Advisory Council, as well as the student equity leaders, to further improve our school’s policies and practices. We are excited to hear your thoughts on everything from the rigor and relevance of our curriculum, our extracurricular opportunities, and how we allocate our budget. In our first year as a PROSE school – a special collaborative program with the teachers’ union (UFT) and the DOE – we will be working together to be ever better. As always, we will be guided by our strong commitment to our school’s mission and by our motto: Purpose, Preparation and PRIDE!
We heartily welcome our first-year students, the Class of 2027, and are ready to celebrate our SENIORS all year long. This is your year! Let’s make 2023-24 a really special, fun, and exciting one.
All best,
Dr Suzy Ort
August 2023
Attention all students and families: in case of absence from school, please send an email to: 04M495_Attendanceteam@groups.schools.nyc. Include the student's full name and grade level. There is no need to write to individual teachers or send messages on Jupiter.
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