Dear Parents/Guardians of 8th Grade Students,
Below you will find some important dates, reminders and instructions for upcoming events.
- 8th GRADE PROM will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Douglaston Manor. Prom will run from 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
- GRADUATION will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023. Students must arrive at Queens College Colden Auditorium by 8:00 AM. Guests should arrive to Queens College Colden Auditorium by 8:00 a.m. The ceremony begins at 9:00 a.m. There will be no one permitted in the auditorium without a ticket. Tickets will be distributed to students in June with their caps and gowns. Every family will receive 4 graduation tickets. One of the 4 tickets is for the graduate, and will be held by school staff so that students do not have to be concerned about bringing their ticket to graduation. The remaining 3 tickets will be sent home with students for their family. If you will have extra tickets that you will not be using, please contact Mr. Plummer (718-830-4910 ext. 2103) or Mr. Sarris (718-830-4910 ext. 2101).After tickets have been distributed if someone needs more tickets parents should send in a written request to Mr. Plummer.
- UPCOMING TEST DATES
ELA State Exam – April 19th, & 20th 2023
Math State Exam – May 2nd, & 3rd 2023 (Non Regents Classes Only)
Science Performance Exam – May 23rd, – June 2nd, 2023 (Students will be scheduled)(Non Regents Classes Only)
Science Written State Exam – June 5th, 2023 (Non Regents Classes Only)
U.S. History & Government – June 1st, 2023
Living Environment Regents – June 14th, 2023
Algebra 1 Regents – June 15th, 2023
Language Proficiency Exam – June 20th, 2023
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr. Plummer at aplummer@schools.nyc.gov /718-830-4910 ext. 2103 or Mr. Sarris at psarris@schools.nyc.gov 718 830 4910 ext. 2101
Sincerely,
8th Grade Team
Ms. Napolitano, Mr. Sarris, & Mr. Plummer
