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The Importance of Report Cards Print E-mail
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Thursday, March 22, 2012

Vashti

A student’s report card is the official record of their academic career. Any school a student applies to, whether middle school, high school or college, will always look at the report card to measure the student.

Therefore, it is an important record for any student who wants to get into great schools.

What do schools look at when they examine a student’s report card?

 

Attendance: High absenteeism or tardiness is not viewed well. Often schools will reject a student because there is a history of a lot of absences or tardy. It is viewed as evidence of a lack of commitment to education. If special circumstances have caused these absences, such as an illness or a death in the family then it should be explained to the school. Such circumstances would be an exception, whereas, a pattern of high absences is not easy to explain.

Grades: High grades are important to great schools. It is evidence that the student knows how to achieve, and has the study skills necessary to succeed. One year of high grades is not enough. There needs to be several years of good grades to show that the student can maintain a high level of achievement.

Test Scores: High test scores are also important. This is evidence that the student can achieve in a high pressure environment. Getting high test scores also demonstrates that the student has acquired test taking skills which are important to his academic future. If a student has low test scores but very high grades the school may overlook the test scores because there is still evidence of high achievement over several years.

Subjects Studied: For many great schools it is important that the student has had a well- rounded education. Subjects such as art, music, a foreign language, dance, and others will show that the student can excel in subjects other than math and reading.

Teacher’s Comments: Any recommendation written by a teacher is an important indicator of a student’s future academic success. Therefore, a teacher’s comments are closely reviewed to assess a student’s potential.

In these weeks when teachers will be meeting with parents to review student report card, it would be good for both parents and student to be aware of how important this record is. I hope your child has an exemplary report card.

 

Dr. Vasthi

 
La importancia del reporte de notas Print E-mail
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Thursday, March 22, 2012

VashtiEl reporte de notas de los alumnos es el registro oficial de su carrera académica. Cualquier escuela que un estudiante solicite sea  escuela intermedia, escuela superior o universidad, siempre verá  el reporte de notas como el vehículo para medir el estudiante. Por lo tanto, es un informe importante para cualquier estudiante que quiere entrar a escuelas de excelente reputación.

¿Qué es lo que estas  escuelas  buscan cuando examinan el reporte de notas de un alumno?

 

Asistencia: Alto número de días ausente o de tardanza no se ve bien. A menudo las escuelas o universidad rechazarán a un estudiante porque tiene una historia de muchas ausencias o tardanzas. Para ellos se ve como evidencia que al alumno le falta dedicación a su educación. Si circunstancias especiales han causado estas ausencias, como una enfermedad o una muerte en la familia, se le debe explicar a la escuela. Tales circunstancias serían una excepción, mientras que un patrón de muchas ausencias no es fácil de explicar.

Notas: Notas altas son importantes para escuelas buenas. Es evidencia de que el alumno sabe cómo lograr, y tiene las habilidades de estudio necesarias para tener éxito. Un año de altas notas no es suficiente. Debe de haber varios años de buenas calificaciones para mostrar que el estudiante puede mantener un alto nivel de logro.

Resultados de exámenes: Calificaciones altas en los exámenes  también son importantes. Esto es evidencia de que el alumno puede lograr cuando está bajo alta presión. Obtener altas calificaciones también demuestra que el alumno ha adquirido las habilidades necesarias para saber tomar exámenes, estas  son importantes para su  futuro académico. Si un estudiante tiene bajas calificaciones en exámenes, pero notas muy altas, la escuela puede ignorar las calificaciones porque todavía hay evidencia de alto logro durante varios años. 

Materia estudiada: Muchas escuelas buenas quieren ver que el alumno ha tenido una educación bien-redondeada. Temas como arte, música, lengua extranjera, danza, y otras materias muestran que el alumno puede también sobresalir en materias además de matemáticas y lectura.

Comentarios del profesor: Cualquier recomendación escrita por un profesor es un indicador importante del futuro éxito académico de un alumno. Por lo tanto, se examinan los comentarios del profesor para evaluar el potencial del alumno.

En estas semanas cuando profesores se reúnen con los padres para revisar el reporte de notas del estudiante, sería bueno que los padres y estudiantes estén conscientes de lo importante que es este registro oficial. Espero que el reporte de notas de su hijo/a sea ejemplar.

 

Dra. Vasthi

 
Espaillat prepares to run for Congress against Rangel Print E-mail
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Written by Debralee Santos   
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Rangel

Congressman Rangel confirmed that he “is definitely running for reelection.”
Credit: www.rangelprogram.org

Read more... [Espaillat prepares to run for Congress against Rangel]
 
Espaillat se prepara para postularse al Congreso contra Rangel Print E-mail
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Written by Debralee Santos   
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Adriano

El senador estatal de Nueva York Adriano Espaillat, quien está circulando peticiones para el nuevo distrito congresional Num. 13, para posiblemente convertirse en el primer dominicano americano del país miembro del Congreso.
Crédito: Mike Fitelson
Read more... [Espaillat se prepara para postularse al Congreso contra Rangel]
 
Sharing responsibility and taking ownership: local residents form cooperative Print E-mail
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Written by Sandra E. García   
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

NMIC

Residents from 652-656 West 160th Street banded together, and with the help of the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation, formed a cooperative in which they became share-holders of their own apartments.
Read more... [Sharing responsibility and taking ownership: local residents form cooperative]
 
Compartiendo responsabilidad y tomando propiedad: residentes locales forman coop Print E-mail
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Written by Sandra E. García   
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

NMIC

Residentes del 652-656 del Oeste de la Calle 160 se unieron y con la ayuda de la Corporación de Mejoramiento del Norte de Manhattan, formaron una cooperativa de la cual pasaron a ser accionistas de sus propios apartamentos.
Read more... [Compartiendo responsabilidad y tomando propiedad: residentes locales forman coop]
 
Rafael Frías: a life on Post Avenue Print E-mail
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Written by Sandra E. García   
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

 Frias

Rafael Frias's wife had to be taken to the hospital in an ambulance after getting word of the tragic news.
Read more... [Rafael Frías: a life on Post Avenue]
 
Rafael Frías: una vida en la Avenida Post Print E-mail
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Written by Sandra E. García   
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Frias

Rafael Frías, mostrado aquí en uniforme, trabajó como portero por décadas.
Read more... [Rafael Frías: una vida en la Avenida Post]
 
Community News Print E-mail
Community News
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Pat

Washington Heights fiction writer Patricia Eakins, curator of the Sunday Best Reading Series, presents two readings locally with California-based writer Harold Jaffe.
Read more... [Community News]
 
Noticias de la Comunidad Print E-mail
Community News
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Yolanny

Yolanny Rodríguez, cofundadora del grupo de teatro local Teatro Las Tablas, ha recibido una nominación para “Mejor Actriz”, la segunda en su carrera, de los Premios ATI (Artistas de Teatro Independiente), por su interpretación en “Un chicle en la relación”. 
Read more... [Noticias de la Comunidad]
 
Visiting with the Irish of Inwood Print E-mail
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Irish

The great horned owl asleep in a tree overhead in Inwood Hill Park.
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Visiting with the Irish of Inwood Print E-mail
Community News
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Irish

The great horned owl asleep in a tree overhead in Inwood Hill Park.
Read more... [Visiting with the Irish of Inwood]
 
Visitando a los irlandeses de Inwood Print E-mail
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Inwood

En el dia de San Patricio excursionistas visitaron el Parque Inwood Hill y miró hacia uno de sus residentes más famosos: un búho real.
Read more... [Visitando a los irlandeses de Inwood]
 
Editor expande alcance con nuevo programa nacional radial Luis A. Miranda, Jr. Debuta en “Portada”, programa en Sirius SX145 Print E-mail
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Written by Sandra E. García   
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Luis

Inspírate, una nueva estación de radio nacional de Satélite en español, en cual Luis Miranda estará auspiciando un programa diario, “Portada” en Sirius SX 145.
Read more... [Editor expande alcance con nuevo programa nacional radial Luis A. Miranda, Jr. Debuta en “Portada”, programa en Sirius SX145]
 
Editor expande alcance con nuevo programa nacional radial Luis A. Miranda, Jr. Debuta en “Portada”, programa en Sirius SX145 Print E-mail
Community News
Written by Sandra E. García   
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Luis

Inspírate, una nueva estación de radio nacional de Satélite en español, en cual Luis Miranda estará auspiciando un programa diario, “Portada” en Sirius SX 145.
Read more... [Editor expande alcance con nuevo programa nacional radial Luis A. Miranda, Jr. Debuta en “Portada”, programa en Sirius SX145]
 
Publisher expands reach, goes national with new daily radio program Luis A. Miranda, Jr. debuts “Portada,” daily program on Sirius SX 145 Print E-mail
Community News
Written by Sandra E. García   
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

LIN

 Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tony and Grammy Award Winner, composed the music for his father's; Luis Miranda, new program and will serve as one of the first guests on the new show. 
Read more... [Publisher expands reach, goes national with new daily radio program Luis A. Miranda, Jr. debuts “Portada,” daily program on Sirius SX 145]
 
450 tacos y contando: Una bodega como ninguna otra Print E-mail
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Written by Sandra E. García   
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Rancho

Un guarache tradicional de Rancho Deli Grocery Shop en Kingsbridge Road es hecho de habichuelas refritas, pollo, queso parmesano, lechuga, tomate y crema agria.

Read more... [450 tacos y contando: Una bodega como ninguna otra]
 
450 tacos and counting: A bodega like no other Print E-mail
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Written by Sandra E. García   
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

TACO

This pair of tacos is some of the over 450 that Chef Vanessa Najera prepares daily.
Read more... [450 tacos and counting: A bodega like no other]
 
Women’s work: local leaders honored as part of History Month Celebration Print E-mail
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Written by Adrian Cabreja   
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Women's History

The full list of honorees of 2012’s Women’s History Month celebration organized by New York State Senator Adriano Espaillat and New York City Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez is: Sarah Crespo, Ofelia Rodriguez, Diana Nobille, Betty Lehman, Barbara Marshals, Clara Leon, Molly Michels, Hilda Classon, Sandra E. Garcia, Jennifer M. Gómez, Judy Nuñez, Ysolda Peguero, and Miriam Moreno-Pedraja.
Read more... [Women’s work: local leaders honored as part of History Month Celebration]
 
UC Collective Print E-mail
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

UC

March 12 – March 17

We started the week with really great news; the Harvest Dome 2.0 project will now become a reality. This wonderful and thought-provoking project recently reached its Kickstarter Goal of $7,500. Harvest Dome 2.0 will be a floating installation for the Inwood Hill Park Inlet that innovatively calls attention to New York City’s waterways and watersheds.

The good folks at Le Chéile (839 W 181st St @ Cabrini Boulevard) held an all-you-can-eat cereal buffet on Saturday, March 10th to benefit our beloved neighborhood bookstore, Word Up Books. Stop by the site and take a gander at the pictures to see what community and fraternity looks like. Much love goes to Le Chéile co-owner, Dave Hollander, for hosting this wonderful event at his awesome space.

Read more... [UC Collective]
 
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