The Yellow Sheet

This Yellow Sheet (YS) is pretty long and definitely can be skimmed. There is a lot of information that schools are required to provide to families at the beginning of each school year. We have successfully finished the first full week of school!

MON, SEP 21

Yom Kippur (Schools Closed)

TUE, SEP 22

• 3:35 - 4:30 Club Fair
  
• PSAT/NMSQT Registration Deadline (4:00 PM)
  

MON, SEP 28

• Clubs Begin
  

MON, OCT 5

Conference Day – Department Meeting (Adjusted Schedule)

MON, OCT 12
Indigenous Peoples' Day / Italian Heritage Day (Schools Closed)

WED, OCT 14

• Concerto Competition Final Round
  

THU, OCT 15

Hispanic Heritage Month Ends

FRI, OCT 16
• 4:00 – 7:00 PM – Faculty Art Show

SAT, OCT 17
• 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM – PSAT/NMSQT Administration (Optional Test – LaGuardia 11th Grade Students Only)

TUE, OCT 20
Open House for Prospective Students

Clubs Do Not Meet

FRI, OCT 30
LaG-o'-Ween

Clubs Do Not Meet

LaGuardia is transitioning from student-provided locks to school-provided locks to be used on school lockers. While Freshmen have received their locks, Sophomores will receive them the week of September 21 in Room 317. Students are responsible for their school-issued lock and must replace them if missing or damaged. Non-school issued locks will be cut. Students must return or replace locks upon leaving LaGuardia.,

Next week Juniors will receive locks, followed by Seniors.

Teachers appreciate when students let them know when they will be absent; however, parents must be the ones to excuse any absence by contacting the teachers and the Attendance Office. The Yellow Sheet never assumes what a person knows or does not know, so here are some common rules of thought based on educational experiences:

• Parents only can excuse a child from school.
  
• Do not give your child the ability to send/read your NYCSA emails
• Know the emails and phone numbers the school has for you on file.
• Students do NOT have Operoo/Forms & Flow accounts. Please do not send them to the office for your account information or to change the email on file. Call our Parent Coordinator, Dr. Tracy Ballas.

We encourage families to read our Electronic Device Policy and refer it when necessary. In summary:

In accordance with New York State's "bell-to-bell" cell phone restriction law and NYC Public Schools Chancellor's Regulation A-413, our school implements this policy to create a distraction-free learning environment that supports student academic achievement, social development, and mental health. This policy applies to all students during the entire school day from arrival to dismissal, requiring all internet-enabled personal devices to be powered off and securely stored upon entering the building.

Students in the 11th Grade can take the optional digital PSAT/NMSQT on 10.17.2026 at LaGuardia.

If you would like your child to take this optional test, please have them submit the PSAT/NMSQT Registration Form including the $10.00 + convenience fee, by September 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

Welcome back to all our students. Juniors and Seniors, we are giving you some information regarding the National Honor Society.

The National Honor Society (NHS) is an organization that recognizes high school students for excellence in Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character.

• Scholarship: Demonstrating academic excellence, typically with a minimum GPA/average of 90.
• Leadership: Showing initiative, guiding others, and taking responsibility in school activities, sports, or community roles.
• Service: Contributing time and effort to the school and local community through volunteering.
• Character: Exhibiting integrity, honesty, and respectful behavior as recognized by staff at LaGuardia.

How it Works:

1. Selection: Students are invited to apply for LaGuardia's NHS chapter, which selects members based on the four pillars above.
2. Membership: Once inducted, students participate in chapter activities, community service projects, leadership development, and chapter meetings.
3. Benefits: Membership offers recognition of their achievements, which also strengthens college applications.

When will I be able to apply?

• Please look for applications in mid-October if you are interested. Only current Juniors and Seniors are able to apply. Students should look for applications in the Yellow Sheet and be prepared to fill out an application ( we have a hard deadline of November 17th) , have a teacher recommendation and be able to show proof of tutoring hours ( minimum 10 hours in tutoring) as well as additional community volunteer hours (30 hours- both at LaGuardia and in the rest of the NYC community). To clarify - regarding the service hours, all 40 hours had to have taken place from January 2026 to the date you put in your application ( Nov.2026). Students' transcripts are also reviewed.

  
  

  Visit our National Honor Society page on the school's website. Applications available October 26, 2026. Please follow all deadlines and instructions.

Our first Group activity –

We invite all students ( NHS members from last year as well as the whole student body) to join us on October 18 in Central Park for The Making Strides of Central Park breast cancer walk at the Naumburg Bandshell (West 67th St. and Central Park West) in Manhattan. We will meet starting at 8am by the bandshell, until we start walking together. More information to follow on the NHS Instagram @LaGNHS.

Student Leaders/Board members –

Maya Glick

Enza Grimm

Ayla Kupferberg

Emma Welch

Zabrina Trabasas

Sienna Gaetani

Advisor - Ms. Kingham Cronin, Room 229

Per State and local law(Open external link), the DOE is required to provide free menstrual products for students in grades 6–12, which the DOE makes available in female restrooms and single occupancy restrooms. However, as some students (including cisgender girls, and transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive students) may menstruate earlier than grade 6, the DOE expanded the availability of menstrual products to schools with grades 4 and 5 during the 2023-24 school year. At least one restroom (either female or single occupancy) will be equipped with one dispenser in schools that include these grades.

Please note that products should only be available at designated restroom locations and not in the Medical Office. Menstrual products need to be readily available in school restrooms without students having to request them from school staff. Custodial staff will routinely monitor the availability of products in the dispensers and reorder supplies as needed.

NYC Public Schools (NYCPS) is committed to providing a safe, supportive learning environment for all students that is free from harassment, intimidation and/or bullying, sexual harassment, and discrimination.

NYCPS encourages all members of the school community to:

• Report bullying and/or harassment when they see it

• Be mindful of words and actions

• Help build a more respectful and inclusive school culture

How to Report Bullying:

• Speak to your school’s Respect for All liaison(s) or a trusted adult

• File an online complaint on nycenet.edu/BullyingReporting

• Call the P311 Bullying Support Line at 718-935-2288

• Call the Anti-Hate Hotline at 718-935-2889

• Email RespectforAll@schools.nyc.gov

All reports of bullying, harassment, discrimination or intimidating behavior will be investigated. Support is available to students and families before, during, and after an investigation.

The Architecture and Design College Fair provides an opportunity for high school and college students, parents, and school counselors to interface with school representatives from architecture and design schools. Students are invited to attend this FREE college fair to learn more about applying to architecture school. Representatives from schools across the United States and internationally will be available at the Center for Architecture to meet with students and answer questions.

This event is free, but registration is required. Please complete the registration for each student attending. Parents, teachers, counselors, etc. do not need to register.

2026 Colleges and Universities (more colleges coming soon):

Bernard & Anne Spitzer School of Architecture at City College of New York
Boston Architectural College
The Cooper Union
Cornell University College of Architecture, Art, and Planning
Drexel University, Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
Illinois Institute of Technology
Kansas State University College of Architecture, Planning & Design
Kean University, Michael Graves College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
NCARB
New York City College of Technology (City Tech)
New York School of Interior Design
Norwich University, School of Architecture + Art
Parsons School of Design
Pratt Institute
Rice School of Architecture
RPI School of Architecture
SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design)
Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc)
Syracuse University | School of Architecture
Temple University, Tyler School of Art and Architecture
Thomas Jefferson University
University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning
University of Arizona: College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture
University of Kentucky College of Design
University of Miami – School of Architecture
University of Michigan – Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning
University of Toronto, John H Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape & Design
Wash U Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts
Wentworth Institute of Technology

The Center for Architecture is located in Greenwich Village and is conveniently located near public transit. See directions here.

If you have any questions, or if your college or university is interesting in participating, please email k12education@centerforarchitecture.org.