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FOR SCHOOLS OF AFFILIATION

A collaborative partnership between Home Instruction Schools and your school provides the student with the most effective educational experience possible. This page contains most of the information that you will need to work collaboratively with Home Instruction, the student, and the student's family. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call or email us.

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FAQ

  1. How do parents apply for Home Instruction Schools for their child?

    Home Instruction Schools serves students who are homebound for medical or psychiatric reasons.​

    Home Instruction Schools and the Department of Homeschooling are separate programs within the New York City Department of Education. If they parent wishes for their child to receive education at home but there is no medical reason for this, the next point of contact is the Department of Homeschooling.​

    If the student needs instruction in the home due to medical necessity, the first step is to fill out the MNI application form. The form also contains instructions for submitting the form to hiapply@schools.nyc.gov when the form is filled out. 
     

  2. What is shared admit?

    Shared admit means that the student is dually registered with you and Home Instruction. This facilitates our ability to request curriculum and other information about your students so that we can provide the best standard of education possible. 
     

  3. How does grading work for our students who attend Home Instruction Schools?

    We use your grading scale. When a student attends Home Instruction for sufficient amount of time to earn a credit, the teacher will submit grades. When those grades are submitted, they will be forwarded to your school automatically. If the student had some attendance with your school, then at that point, you may blend our grades with your grades to give a final grade on the transcript. If the student has not attended school in person during the marking period, then you may choose to either accept our grade as is or blend it with your grading system as necessary. You would then submit final grades to central.
     

  4. How do Regents exams and middle school tests work with Home Instruction?

    The student and family can generally elect to take Regents with us or in person at your school.

    If the student is taking the exam with us, we will send a certified full time teacher to pick the test and other relevant materials up from you, proctor the test in the home, and then deliver the test to the appropriate location afterwards. 

    If the student is taking the exam at your school, the parent will make arrangements with you directly, with communication possibly facilitated by one of our teachers.
     

  5. Who should I contact if I have additional questions?

    If you do not know who to contact, your best bet is to contact us on our main line, 718-794-7200 and follow the prompts. We will direct you to the correct person.

Recommended Reading List

There are a great deal of lists and ways to create lists for books to read for various ages. We cannot pick one perfect list that is perfect for your age according to you and your parents. Therefore, we recommend discussing what you and your parents feel is appropriate for you to read, and start there. That being said, here are a few lists that we have come across:
 

  1. Select your age: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Eleven, Twelve, Thirteen.

  2. Coming Of Age Novels and Stories

  3. Cool Books for Grades 4-6

  4. Fantasy Goodreads for 9-12 Year Olds

  5. Intro to Sci-Fi for Young Readers
     

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Resources

​Always call an adult in your time of need. Never stay alone, get your parents, find a neighbor, call a friend, or go to a store.  

 

If  you are thinking of hurting yourself right now, are suicidal, or if there is an emergency, call 911. 

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If you need to speak with someone, via phone or online, click here. 

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Student Attendance Policy

We know that attendance at a normal, consistent schedule can be difficult when we transition from in-building instruction to home instruction. However, it is vital that we see you as often as you are scheduled in order to make sure you earn the credits you deserve. If you miss more than three classes, you may not be able to earn credit for your class.

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Student FAQ

  1. Where do I go for technology help?
    Home Instruction can provide some help, starting with your teacher. We can provide some minor technical support but for major technical issues, your school of affiliation is your next contact. We would suggest contacting Home Instruction, and we can direct you to your school if that is necessary.
     

  2. Who do I talk to about college or other scholastic questions?
    Your school of affiliation is your first contact for all college related questions. For scholarship related questions when you are applying for college, filling out a FAFSA is essential. Beyond that, finding scholarships to which you qualify can be difficult, but many scholarships can be found online.
     

  3. Where to go if I need someone to talk to about my own emotional distress?
    Speaking with your parents is a great first strategy. Next, if you are currently seeing a psychologist, they are a great contact to work with. Otherwise, speaking with our guidance counselor or social worker could be your next contact. We can help direct you to someone with whom to speak. Our phone number is 718-794-7200. If you feel that you might be a risk to yourself right now, call 988.
     

  4. I usually help my parents with school-related processes like admissions. Is there somewhere I can go to get information for myself?
    Good for you for advocating for yourself! There are a list of links above that contain some useful resources. Please also check out the Parents section of this website for information that is relevant to parents and guardians. 
     

  5. What are the requirements for a high school Regents diploma?
    In order to earn a Regents diploma, students need 44 credits including the following:

    • 8 credits in core English​

    • 8 credits in History, including 4 credits in Global History, 2 credits in US History, 1 credit in Participation in Government, and 1 credit in Economics

    • 6 credits in math, including at least 2 credits above Algebra I

    • 6 credits in science 

    • 4 credits in Physical Education

    • 1 credit in Health

    • 9 electives, including 2 credits in art
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