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Welcome to The Mott Hall School!

Banner for the Mott Hall School; including image of school building and name of the school imposed on photo of building

Come visit us! MHS Fall Admission Tours Information

RSVP Here!

Please RSVP here:
Mott Hall Fall Admissions Tours 2024 - RSVP Form

Details:

Tours will last about 1.5 hours and students will be provided with a letter to their school to excuse the absence.
There will be a presentation and student panel followed by a tour of our school (for in-person sessions).

Questions?

Reach out to Ms. Benjamin: rbenjamin@schools.nyc.gov for more information.

The Mott Hall School October 2024 calendar

October_24_MHMS_Calendar.pdf

FInal FSD Flyer.pdf

Announcements!

The Mott Hall School High School Orientation Sessions -
Mott Hall in-person HS Orientation for 8th Grade Families, Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 8:30 A.M. and 5:30 P.M. (you do not need to attend both as the same information will be provided in each session).

Mott Hall Virtual HS Orientation for 8th Grade Families-English Session- Thursday, October 10, 2024,

8:30 A.M.

Zoom Link:

Renee Benjamin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: 8th Grade Families Virtual High School Orientation Meeting-English Session

Time: Oct 10, 2024 08:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/99032037137?pwd=qZ2p0ugNHY9nCo0O2Dlw3Lc9mXyYXA.1

Meeting ID: 990 3203 7137

Passcode: 324976

3. Mott Hall Virtual HS Orientation for 8th Grade Families-Spanish Session-Friday, October 11, 2024, 8:30 A.M.

Renee Benjamin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Mott Hall Virtual HS Orientation for 8th Grade Families-Spanish Session

Time: Oct 11, 2024 08:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/91768852252?pwd=ocbtFpfTfNsjLICt7uOnrn3Acwbqn5.1

Meeting ID: 917 6885 2252

Passcode: 223787
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Not receiving MHS emails?

Please make sure you've updated your contact information in NYCSA. If you've done that, reach out to Mr. Crouthamel (jcrouthamel2@schools.nyc.gov)!

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[Action Required] Take the At-Home Device Survey

Please complete the MHS At-Home Learning Device Survey [Link] ASAP. We sent this out via email a couple of weeks ago. We are providing Loaner forms and devices to those who request one via this form.

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Absent? Let us know!

We need you here EVERY day, but if you have to miss, please keep us updated! Send all doctor's notes and updates to mhs223attendance@schools.nyc.gov so we can make sure your records are correct and update your student's teachers.

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[Action Required] Update your NYCSA account to ensure you are up-to-date with information!

See below for guidance on how to ensure your contact information is correct!

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MHS October Community Meeting - October 10, 2024

Couldn't make it? Catch up on the Slides below!

MHS October Community Meeting 10 10 24.pdf

[Action Required] Update your contact information on NYCSA!

This year, Mott Hall will be using the NYC Schools Account as a critical tool for maintaining communication with our families. We will be using this tool for many purposes, including:

Completion of key mandatory school-related forms for NYCPS and MHS
Emergency Contact information
MHS email lists
Report Cards
And more!

To access NYCSA at any time, you can either:

Go to this website: https://www.schoolsaccount.nyc/
Download the app: NYCSA Mobile Application

As we prepare for the upcoming 2024-25 school year, please make sure your NYC Schools Account has the correct contact information. Here's how:

Update the Emergency Contact section of your student's NYCSA Account:
- Go to NYCSA and log in
  - Issues accessing your account? Reach out to our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Moran (ecamachomoran@schools.nyc.gov)
- Select your student.
- Click "My Student"
- Click "Emergency Contact" and update any information there.
- Click "Verify" when you have finished.

Once NYCPS releases key forms for you to sign, we'll reach out with additional steps to take. Thank you for keeping this updated!

MHS Uniform Policy & Ordering Information

The MHS Uniform Policy is intended to help our school promote a more effective learning environment and to foster school unity and pride! We're all team Mott Hall!

MHS School Uniform

MHS Polo (must have MHS logo)
MHS Sweatshirt or plain navy blue cardigan/zip-up sweater
Khaki pants/skirts/shorts
- Note: shorts are only permitted from September to October 15th & May 15th to June.

MHS PE Uniform (only worn on days with PE)

MHS PE t-shirt with logo
MHS PE sweatpants/joggers or MHS gym shorts
Tennis Shoes

Not permitted at MHS:

Crocs or slides
Slippers
Leggings

Click here to order online!

Curriculum @ MHS

The goal of the Mott Hall School’s curriculum is the development of skilled students who are self-directed critical thinkers. At Mott Hall, all of our students engage in an advanced curriculum with the goal of leaving eighth grade with high school Regents credits. To that end, our team of phenomenal teachers leverage many tools to meet students where they are and to push them towards mastery of key skills and concepts. Below, you'll find a list of curriculum materials our school utilizes to achieve this goal.

Curriculum Materials

Math - Illustrative Math (Accelerated)
ELA - Expeditionary Learning
Social Studies - Passport
Science - Amplify

Questions? Want to learn more? Reach out directly to your student's teacher.

Young Scholars

Mott Hall students are considered young scholars. They learn subject matter through a constructivist and project-based approach using powerful learning techniques such as Socratic dialogues, literature circles, writing for student publications, digital film making and web site creation.

The curriculum is further enriched by its alignment to the Common Core NationalStandards. Students are offered accelerated special courses and seminars as well as special enrichment electives such as chess, robotics and stock market studies which engage them in real world investigations tied directly to student needs and interests.

Technology @ MHS

Mott Hall has a technology-rich environment. As one of the first schools in NYC to have laptops, we have continued to grow in our use of technology both in and out of the classroom. Each student has their own device for use at school, and students can request a device to use at home throughout the school year (see forms below). Our teachers use Google Classroom to post work and grades. We encourage parents to facilitate a weekly check-in on assignments to support our scholars in their academic progress.

Want to learn more?

If your student would needs a device, please complete the two forms below and return them to your child's first period teacher!

Notable Programs and Awards

Awarded National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education, No Child Left Behind Act
New York State Reward School 2012-2016
National Dance Institute Program for 25 years
Urban Advantage Science Partners
Street Projects
City College of New York Partnership
- - School of Science
  - School of Engineering
  - School of Architecture
  - Aaron Davis Film Series
  - NFTE (National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship
  - Math Counts Contest