Tag: McNair

Important Information for the Upcoming School Year

Hi everyone. Today is the first day of school for Jersey City Public Schools. Good luck to all parents and students! 🍀🍀

For parents that are sending their child to a Jersey City Public School for the first time, generally, the first day of school is the first Thursday after Labor Day (the first Monday of September).

First Day of School Checklist and Tips

  • For middle school and high school students, make sure you don’t forget your IDs (freshman are given them during orientation)
  • Bring your chromebook (make sure it’s charged)
  • If you participate in a fall sport, make sure you remember equipment, uniform, and anything else you’d need depending on if you have a game or practice. Throughout the year, to look at your team’s statistics and roster, you can usually find updated information on the nj.com site.
  • New students should receive an infinite campus account in the first two weeks of school. To learn more about what your infinite campus account contains and how to log in, click here.

Helpful Website for JC High School Applicants

Hi everyone 😊☀️ We are highlighting this webpage because it contains useful information for students applying to selective high schools and high school programs.

JC High School Application Info

The website includes the application timeline (a question we receive often), the steps to apply to Hudson County Schools of Technology (High Tech High or County Prep), McNair Academic, and Infinity Institute, as well as application-based high schools programs.

Here’s pt. #2 in our list of free local things to do in JC for students

Happy Monday! Here’s the third thing on our list. One thing will be posted each Monday and Friday until the series is over. There will be 7 activities at the end of the series. If you have a series you’d like us to do, please comment or send us an email.

#3. Move in the Park Nights: As of now, there are 5 movies in the parks happening in Hamilton Park, located in the park’s gazebo. The dates are listed below and the park’s website provides the movie details and time.

  • June 21
  • July 19
  • August 16
  • September 20

Hands-On Urban Ecology Internship in JC: Apply Now

Greener JC is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting a more sustainable future in JC. They are running a paid Urban Ecology Internship that offers hands-on experience in urban ecology. The application deadline is June 3, 2024. Applicants must be enrolled in a Jersey City public high school to apply.

Click here for additional details.

Here’s pt. #2 in our list of free local things to do in JC for students

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Here’s the second thing on our list. One thing will be posted each Monday and Friday until the series is over. There will be 6 activities at the end of the series. If you have a series you’d like us to do, please comment or send us an email.

#2. Free College Prep. The Jersey City Public Library also has a College and Career Readiness Team, which launched in late 2020. The staff provides tips for students on how to get into college. The staff helps prepare students for the SAT through videos, helping them over email, helping them receive scholarships, personal statement advice, and by giving tips on getting college grants.

You can learn more about it here.

Monthly Update for May 2024!

Hi everyone!😊There’s only 50 days until summer.

May 21st – MP4 Progress Reports are due

May 23rd – Parents as Partners Conference

May 24th – Half day (12:45 dismissal for all Jersey City Public School students)

May 27th – District Closed for Memorial Day

For more details, click here: 2023-2024 JCBOE public school calendar

Monthly Update for April 2024!

Hi everyone. Hope you enjoyed your Spring Break 🙂

April 10 – Eid-al-Fitr (for those who celebrate, you can receive an excused absence since schools are not closed)

April 18 – End of Marking Period 3 for Jersey City Public School students. (Make sure to check infinitecampus with your child to see if they are missing any work. Many teachers will give partial credit if your child turns the assignment in before the end of the marking period)

Answering the Top 5 Most-Asked Questions

Please feel free to comment or use our contact us form for any other questions you have. We also do educational consulting.

Transportation

For anyone curious about bus tickets, bus tickets are only given to students who live 2.5 miles or more from the school. If you are going to any Jersey City Public School this upcoming school year, a teacher will usually talk to students about bus tickets and give out bus tickets (if they are eligible) within the first two weeks of school.

When are Infinity/McNair’s applications generally released?

Infinity and McNair open applications every school year sometime in January and information on applications can be found on Infinity or McNair’s website. At school, students may also receive a McNair/Infinity Parent Letter with information on when applications open and close.

How do I look at my child’s grades, schedule, and attendance?

We already have a post on infinitecampus, an app that Jersey City Public Schools use so parents can see their child’s grades, schedule, attendance, and more.

How should I study for the OLSAT?

We have a page on Tests and Test Prep. A tutor usually isn’t necessary for the OLSAT because there are already practice books that should will prepare you adequately. In order to do well on the OLSAT, students often benefit from seeing a similar test format and similar questions. The PSAT is not about pattern-recognition, like the OLSAT is, and has different test material.

What are the magnet schools in Jersey City?

Public magnet schools in Jersey City are different (from regular Public middle schools and high schools) because you have to apply and test to get in. Infinity, AEP, and Academy 1 are the three magnet Public middle schools, which means the schools have an accelerated program with a more advanced cirriculum. McNair and Infinity (Infinity is also a high school) are the only Public Magnet high schools in Jersey City.

Monthly Update for February 2024!

Feb 5 – End of Marking Period 2 for Jersey City Public School students. (Make sure to check infinitecampus with your child to see if they are missing any work. Many teachers will give partial credit if your child turns the assignment in before the end of the marking period)

Feb 7 – Half day for all students

Feb 13 – Half day for elementary school students

Feb 14 – Half day for middle school students

Feb 15 – Half day for high school students

Feb 19 – District Closed (Presidents’ Day)

The 13th, 14th, and 15th are half days because of Parent-Teacher Conferences. Conferences are in person from 1:30 – 3 pm on all 3 days. To see the full JCBOE calendar, click here.