June 2009 Graduation

Medgar Evers School is
Rare Inner City Success Story

Voice of America News
By Martin Phillips
Brooklyn, New York
22 August 2009


Voice of America interview with Dr. Wiltshire


Our sincere thanks to all students, faculty, staff
and parents who supported the holiday toy drive

As s reminder, the following academic services are also provided as a part of our extended day and Saturday Academy Program:

Home-work Center/After-School:
Mid-Grades:
Tuesdays/Thursdays – Science/English Language Arts

Mondays/Wednesdays/Thursdays/Fridays – Social Studies/Mathematics

Saturday Academy:
Mid-Grades:
English Language Arts/Mathematics – 9:00 – 12:00 noon

High School:
Advanced Placement Calculus – 8:30 – 12:00 noon
Advanced Placement Chemistry – 12:00 noon
Regents Prep Mathematics B – 12:00 noon
S.A.T Prep – 12:00 – 3:00 pm

Refreshments are provided for all students participating in after-school academic activities.

Students are invited to participate in our Academic Support and Enrichment programs

ELA and MATH Test Readiness Grades 6-8
AFTER SCHOOL: Beginning on Monday, February 22, 2010

Saturdays 9:00AM-- 12:00 Noon

REGENTS PREP: Students will be given individual schedules for these classes. Check with guidance counselors,or Ms. Smith.

MATH B PREP: 3:30- 5:30 PM -Tuesdays, Thursdays, Wednesdays

Saturdays 9:00-- 12 Noon

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LAST OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO TAKE THE MATH B ASSESSMENT IS JUNE 2010.

PREP FOR GEOMETRY REGENTS: SATURDAYS; TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS


Dress Code Policy

All students are required to wear the school uniform Monday through Friday. The 6th to 9th graders must wear a burgundy polo shirt/yellow oxford shirt, khaki slacks/ girls may wear khaki skirts. The 10th to 12th graders must wear burgundy polo shirts/white oxford shirts, black or khaki slacks. Thank you for your cooperation.

Pursuant to Chancellor's Regulation, Cell Phones, Beepers and other electronic devices are not permitted in any public school, including Medgar Evers College Preparatory School. Students who fail to comply will face strict disciplinary action in accordance with the Chancellor's regulation.



Upcoming Events

3/18/10 - Parent Teacher Conference - 6 PM
3/19/10 - Parent Teacher Conference - 12 PM

3/29/10 - 4/6/10  Spring Recess

4/26/10 - 4/28/10  NY State ELATest
5/5/10 - 5/6/10 NY State Math Test


NYC Department of Education
Progress Report 2008-09

"We also have to explore innovative approaches such as those being pursued here in New York City; innovations like Bard High School Early College and Medgar Evers College Preparatory School that are challenging students to complete high school and earn a free associate's degree or college credit in just four years."

-- President Barack Obama

(click here for the complete text of President Obama's speech to NAACP)


Brooklyn School Receives Grant to
Perfect Its Chinese -- New York Times

National Recognition for a Commitment to
International Education and World Languages -
click here for more info


Learning Chinese at MECPS
Click here for more pictures



MECPS runs one of the largest Chinese language programs for students not from a Chinese background in the US.
(Click here for the complete video)


The Guidance Corner
for the Class of 2010

(click here for important information)

B R A Z I L T o u r 2010
August 11 - 23

Salvador da Bahia - Rio de Janeiro
Iguaçu falls - Manaus - Amazon Rain forest

São Paulo - Arrival /Departure Location for the International and Domestic Flights

Experience the People, Culture, Landmarks,
Music, Dances and Beaches!

more info in pdf format

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