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FOR OUR STUDENTS

Creating the most rewarding educational experience possible while you are out of the school building is our main priority. Please refer to this page whenever you need additional information. If there is a bit of information that you need that is not on this page, your next source of information is your Home Instruction teacher or your school of affiliation.

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College Students

College Application Process

Make sure to take the following steps during your senior year of high school:

  • Contact your guidance counselor at your school of affiliation. Your guidance counselor has a trove of information about applying to colleges. They will assist you in the college application process.

  • Complete FAFSA. The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It gets your financial information to colleges and sets you up for financial aid including potential scholarships, grants, and loans.

  • Make a list of colleges to which you would like to apply. That list is very important. Consider the cost of school, the quality of the school, and the majors for which the school is known.

  • Fill out the Common Application. The Common Application allows you to apply to some of the schools of your choice in one easy step. The Common application is accepted in most schools.

  • Write the best college essay that you can. Treat this as the most significant page about yourself that you have ever written.

  • Ask for letters of recommendation. This should come from teachers who know you best. Ask for these letters early, months before your application is due. 

  • Learn the details of financial aid. You may want to count on others to figure this stuff out for you, but you may find that you quickly become the expert that your family counts on to know the ins and outs of financial aid.

  • Find scholarships and apply to them. You may feel like there are so many people applying to scholarships that the competition is too high, but often, this is not the case. In fact, if you focus on applying to scholarships and writing the best application that you can, you may find that you get some of those scholarships that you were hoping for! ​
     

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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