MECA Parent & Caregiver Update
MECA Parent & Caregiver Update
Happy 2024! We are excited to share some exciting opportunities with you that are available to MECA students this spring in connection with our Career and Technical Education program! They are outlined for you below in our CTE Newsletter 01.02.23. This newsletter provides information about our CTE programs for the spring including:
- INTERNSHIPS!
- TRIPS!!
- COMPETITIONS!!!
- SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES!!!!
Please review carefully and reach out with any questions or concerns! The best way to reach our Work Based Learning Coordinator, Ms. Sun, is via email at csun@meca-nyc.org.
THANKS SO MUCH!
WINTER SPIRIT WEEK AT MECA
SENIOR PORTRAITS: Class of 2024🎓🎉👩🎓
Reminder: Seniors will be taking Yearbook pictures and Senior Portraits on Friday January 5th. Students should have their appointment cards with them in addition to the $30 sitting fee. Please contact Ms. Ingram if you need assistance covering the cost of this fee (cingram@meca-nyc.org)! Seniors should be consistently checking the Senior Activities Google Classroom for updates.
*Seniors will also be measured for their caps and gowns at this time!
JANUARY PTA MEETING
Join us for January's PTA Meeting on Zoom Wednesday January 17th! You can reach out to the PTA in advance of the meeting with any questions, concerns, or suggestions you may have at ptainfo@mecahspta.org.
Meeting ID: 987 6705 6022
Passcode: 075373
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JANUARY REGENTS WEEK 1.23 - 1.29
January Regents Week is fast approaching! Students do not report to MECA for instruction during Regents Week; students only report to the building for exams they are assigned to take. Spring semester begins on Tuesday January 30th. If you have questions about Regents Week please reach out to Ms. Cruz (vcruz@meca-nyc.org).
MECA's SNOWFLAKES OF REMEMBRENCE
MECA's Priorities
Priority #1 All students will learn to read well By June 2024 pass rates for ELL students on the NYS ELA Regents exam will increase 10 points from 80% to 90%
Priority #2 All students are physically & emotionally safe By June 2024 Hispanic female students will indicate they are invited to participate in collaborative conflict resolution by 15 points from 60% to 75% as measured by favorable responses on the NYC School Survey
Priority #3 All students have a high quality academic experience By June 2024 students with disabilities' pass rate on the Alg I Regents exam will increase from 58% to 65%
Priority #4 All students graduate college & career ready By June 2024 the number of students who are eligible for a CTE endorsed diploma will increase by 17, from to 8 to 25 students as measured by pass rates on the Adobe Photoshop Certification exam
Priority #5 All schools are inclusive & responsive to parents By June 2024 favorable responses regarding teacher initiated contact concerning student performance will increase by 16 points, from 69% to 85% as measured by NYC School Survey responses