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New Ventures Charter School Counseling Team Speaks Out on Suicide Prevention
For the New Ventures and Integration Charter Schools family, “see something, say something” has taken on an entirely new meaning. With the spread of the COVID-19 virus, there has been an emphasis on the importance of physical health within our country in the past year. However, as the pandemic continues, there is a critical need […]
Full Circle: From Student To Teacher
One of our greatest achievements here at Integration Charter Schools is following up with our former students, and seeing where their futures have led. For one former Lavelle Prep student, Demie Medley, we don’t have to look too far — as she is now in her first year of teaching at Lavelle Prep Elementary. Upon […]
In-Person Learning Suspended Until At Least February 22, 2021
Dear Families: As you know, in December we updated you that all Integration Charter Schools (“ICS”) will be closed for in-person learning until at least January 19, 2021. Due to the continuously increasing number of positive COVID-19 cases on Staten Island, we have made the difficult decision to prolong our closure for in-person learning until at least […]
Online Learning Advice From Lavelle Prep and New Ventures Valedictorians and Salutatorian
As remote learning continues in New York State education, students have fortunately found it easier to adjust to the switch between in-person and electronic classroom instruction. However, we recognize that there are still parents and students struggling with what has become the norm. To help with this, we reached out to former graduates of Integration […]
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Suspension of In-Person Learning Extended through January 4, 2021.
Dear Families: I hope this email finds you safe and healthy. As you know, last week we announced that all Integration Charter Schools (“ICS”) will be closed for in-person learning until at least November 30, 2020. At this time, due to the rapidly increasing number of positive COVID-19 cases on Staten Island, we have made the […]
Road Map to College for ELL Parents of ELL High School Seniors
AUDIENCE Parents and families of English Language Learners (ELLs) HIGH SCHOOL SENIORSIn these workshops we will discuss the role that parents take in assisting, guiding and supporting their child through the financial aid and college application process. WORKSHOPS WILL BE OFFERED IN: CHINESE, ENGLISH, HAITIAN CREOLE, RUSSIAN, AND SPANISH TOPICS ADDRESSED WILL BE: Part 1: Helping […]
Principal Joseph Zaza Honored as Charter School Hero!
Our very own principal, Joseph Zaza, was recently honored by the New York City Department of Ed Charter Schools Newsletter as a Charter Schools Hero. Read the below for his full feature!
President Ken Byalin to be featured in Zen Entrepreneurship Panel Discussion!
We are excited to share that President / Roshi Ken Byalin will be featured in a podcast panel discussion on Zen Entrepreneurship with two fellow Zen Entrepreneurs. Please, join us for Part 1 on Wednesday, Nov 18 at 6-7pm via Zoom to learn more about Zen Entrepreneurship and how it has shaped ICS. To register for the […]
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: In-Person Learning Temporarily Suspended
Dear Families: As you may be aware, there has been a rapid rise of positive COVID-19 cases here on Staten Island. The risks that come along with in-person learning are also increasing, so we have made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend in-person learning effective this Monday, November 16 at least until Monday, November 30th (the Monday […]