September 4, 2024

Dear Stuyvesant Families,

We are thrilled to welcome our students back on Thursday, September 5, 2024, for the first day of the 2024-2025 school year. We hope you had a rejuvenating summer break and are excited about the new possibilities awaiting our young people. 

Please make sure to carefully read the following important reminders and To Do’s in preparation for school. 

All students will begin school at 8:30 am on Thursday (9/5). See a SPECIAL bell schedule we will follow on Thursday only. Please note, we will follow a Regular Bell Schedule on Friday, 9/6/24.

Night Before - Be sure to complete the following tasks the night before school

• Check Talos for your schedule, room assignments and teacher names (if possible, bring a print out with you on the first day of school). Follow the schedule/program on Talos for Thursday and Friday. 

• Pay close attention to the classroom number that Homeroom meets in as it is not listed on your Talos schedule. View the official class list at this link to learn your room number.

• Register your device (phone, laptop, ipad, etc) to access the school WiFi if you plan to use a device at school -- follow the steps in your Talos account using the “Argus” feature. You must enter the MAC address by using these instructions. Note that your request takes 24-48 hours to process.

• Please review the Fall Term Calendar, which is also available on the school website. 

Upon Arrival - School doors will open at 7:45 am on Thursday 9/5 for those who would like to eat breakfast from the cafeteria. Starting on Friday, 9/5, the school doors will open at 7:30 am daily. 

• Building Entry:

• All Students: 2nd Floor Bridge Doors at West & Chambers Streets.

• Scan your student ID upon entering the building (NOTE: Freshmen will show their Talos page on their phones until they receive their ID. 

During School 

• Students will report to their Homeroom by 8:30 am on Thursday (9/5) of this week. Official class room numbers are listed on the school website under the ‘Students’ tab at this link. 

• Homeroom on Thursday:

• All eligible students will receive their Student OMNY Cards  This replaces the former Student Metrocard.

• Student IDs will be distributed to incoming students and juniors.

• Incoming students who did not have their photograph taken should report to room 209 during lunch/free period to take their photo.

• Big Sibs will meet Freshmen in Homeroom.
  
  

• LIRR student discounts forms are found on the school website at www.stuy.edu (only applicable for students who use the LIRR)

• Free breakfast (7:30 - 9:30 am) and lunch (4th - 8th periods) will be served in the Cafeteria (see menu) on the 5th floor. Students should follow all safety guidelines including using sanitation wipes to clean their area of the table and chair before and after eating. Students who prefer to not eat lunch from the Cafeteria are allowed to leave the building during their lunch period (and free period). Please note, students must scan out when they leave and scan back in when they return. 

• Students will be permitted to leave the building during lunch. They may also leave during free periods after programs are finalized. Lunch may be eaten in the 5th floor cafeteria or outside the building. Students may also take grab-and-go lunches in the cafeteria and exit the building. Students who exit the building during their lunch or free periods may only re-enter the building 10 minutes prior to the next period’s beginning bell. Parents/guardians who do NOT wish their child to leave the building during free or lunch periods should submit this form. NOTE: Leaving the building during the school day is a privilege that may be suspended by the school for disciplinary reasons and/or safety precautions. 

After School

• All students will exit the building using the 2nd floor bridge entrance/exit.

• PSAL activities and teams/practices are ongoing and take place after school.

• Extra-curricular clubs and activities will start at the end of September after the Club/Pub Fair takes place later this month. 

We are excited to see all of you and want to make sure you have a safe and productive school year. 

Sincerely,

Seung C. Yu, Ed.D

Principal

Stuyvesant High School