Clubs & Organizations

Midori and Friends

Midori and Friends generously provides us with a jazz residency with drummist and educator Alvin Atkinson.  Through this program, Alvin workshops with the jazz band throughout the year, often bringing in other clinicians to work with specific sections such as brass, reeds, or the rhythm section.  For the past two years, they have also provided clinics for the jazz chorus and jazz lab band.  At the culminating concert in June, the professionals perform as guest artists, and the evening concludes with a jam session that involves everyone - jazz band, jazz chorus, jazz lab band, and the professionals.  When the budget allows, Midori and Friends often provides us with a music and/or equipment.  Donations in the past have included a new tambourine, snare drum, drum heads, brass mutes, and a new case and repairs for our baritone saxophone.

JCCA Project Rise

JCCA (Jewish Child Care Association) through Project Rise will provide educational  information and support services to beginning and intermediate ESL students to help them foster a better understanding of the English language.   They will also provide informational workshops for parents to familiarize them with the school system and encourage their involvement in their children’s education .

The Halsey JHS Mouse Squad

One of our extended day programs is The Mouse Squad which is affiliated with Mouse .  Mous e is a youth development program that promotes technology support by teaching children how to trouble shoot basic computer issues and remedying the situations much like a help desk.  Students participate in training workshops and attend various field trips.  Students become “Level One” computer technicians upon completion of their training and assist teachers and staff with computer problems throughout the building.  Mouse Squad also offers various competitions thoughout the school year in which children are encouraged to participate with their Mouse Squad coordinator/advisor, Ms. P. Elfers.
The web sites are as follows:  Mouse- http://mouse.org    
Mouse Squad – http://mousesquad.org

Urban Advantage Program
Many of the students at Halsey participate in the Urban Advantage Program, Urban Advantage is a standards-based partnership program designed to improve students' understanding of scientific inquiry through collaborations between urban public school systems and science cultural institutions.
 

Enrichment Program Offerings

Math and Art:  Ms. Gutman…Rm. 325/Ms. Lilly…Rm. 322.  Students will enhance their mathematics ability via Art.

Ballroom Dancing: Ms. Bennett…Rm. 358.  Students will learn the art of  Ballroom Dancing, while others enhance their skills.

Language Lab:  Ms. Hussain…Rm. 308.  Language and literacy lab for English Language Learners (ELLS).

Mechanical Drawing/Architectural Design:  Mr. Weiss/Rm.B1    Students learn basic design principles and practices.

Mouse Squad: Mr. Mandel ..Room 332.  Teams of trained student technicians assess and repair school computers.

Halsey Bulldog Newspaper: Ms. Stahl-VanBrackle…Computer Lab 301 Mon/Tue/Wed. Students will be trained to run a school newspaper.   (Website Address…halseybulldog.org)

Grade 8 ILSE and Exit Project Science Tutorial (Clinic): Ms. Schectman..Room 204. Students will receive assistance with understanding Grade 8 Science concepts in preparation for the ILSE and for Exit Project completion.

Library-Technology Club: Ms. Lucivero… Library. Get homework help, do research, work on Science and Social Studies Exit Projects. Use computers to create Power Point presentations, etc.

Gr. 8 Earth Science/Gr. 9 Living Environment  (Clinic):  Dr. Copollo/Gr. 8 ..Rm. 201..Ms. Turriciano/Gr. 9..Rm 115.  Students will further explore topics covered in preparation for their related Gr. 8 or 9, Sci, Regents exam. Lab make-ups.

Math Regents Prep for Grade 8 Students (Clinic):  Ms. Beinstock…Room 211. Tutorial instructional environment for students registered in the Honors Math class.

Nutrition/ Phys. Ed for Boys:  Mr. Evens/ Boys Gym.  Boys will have the opportunity to learn the science of exercise, via sports and strategies for a healthy diet.

Nutrition/ Phys.Ed for Girls: Ms. Megdanis/ Girls Gym.  Girls will have the opportunity to learn the science of exercise, via sports and strategies for a healthy diet.

Peer Mediation:  Ms. Arevalo… Room 247. Facilitate, train, and manage present peer mediation program for continuity.  Students are involved in mediating student conflicts.

Environmental/Earth Science:  Ms. Matthew...Rm 316./Ms. Becker Rm. 225  Learning about the earth and environment .

Photography Club:  Ms. Presser…Room 347.  Students will learn about composition, styles, and photojournalism.

Halsey Green Team:  Mr. Miller…Room 353.  Students will learn about recycling, pollution, and alternate energy resources.  They will also learn about paper reduction through the use of internet websites, textbooks, etc.

World Culture through Cooking: Ms. Whalen…Room 160. Students develop an understanding of various cultures from around the world through the study of people, their customs, geography and the food they eat.

Art Portfolio Development: Ms. Lamere…Room 141.  Students will have the opportunity in a small class environment to design and create art work reflective of their own and various artist’s styles and techniques. This portfolio may be used as part of the application process for a specialized art high school.  (Select students will also work on the 2010 Yearbook).

Acting Studio A:  Ms. Schwarz…Room 119. Monday & Tuesdays only!!!  Having fun with the world of theater.

Acting Studio B:  Ms. Schwarz…Room 119. Wednesdays only! Specialized high school preparation for Grades 8/9.

Check Point A and Tutorial  (Clinic):  Ms. Rodriguez (R)...Rm 306…Ms. Luna (L)…Rm 157 Preparation for the Check Point A Proficiency Exam scheduled for June 2010 for present eligible Grade 8 students.
Tutorial and Check Point A students meet Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday.  (Rm. 157)
Grade 8 Check Point A students meet Monday &Tuesday (Rm. 306)
Tutorial services for Grade 7 & Gr. 9 students. Wednesdays only! (Rm. 306)   

Check Point A Preparation! (Scheduled): Ms. Chirol…Rm. 229A.  Gr. 8 students will prepare for the Checkpoint A assessment scheduled for June 2010. (French & Spanish, as scheduled by teacher for  Mon. Tues., Wed.)

Russian Language Enrichment: Ms. Bluvshtain…Room 302: Students will have the opportunity to learn formal written and spoken Russian; while lending their language skills to assist parents and teachers with oral and written translation.

Studio for Chorus/Rehearsals: Mr. Goodman/Room 112 Mon/ Preparation for Specialized HS auditions/Tue Halsey Idol Competition/ Wed Jazz vocals  (Open to all students!!!)   Preparation for special performances.

Studio for Band/ Rehearsals: Ms Cuevas/Room 113/ Mon/ Gr. 7/8 Tutorial.  Tue/ Gr. 6/9 Tutorial. Wed. Jazz Band musicians will rehearse and perform music in the styles of Swing, Big Band, Latin Jazz, etc.  Participation is based on audition. Ongoing preparation for special performances, inclusive of NYSSMA.

Mainstream Tutorial Support:  Ms. Elfers-Wygand/Rm. 201… Core curriculum academic support.

Social Studies  (Clinic):  Ms. Hoffman/Rm. 330 (Gr. 6 & 7) and Ms. Sartaj/Rm. 310 (Gr. 8).  Students will receive tutorial ssistance with Social Studies concepts for their select grades.