CONTACT

      

Carolina Velasquez

Parent Coordinator

T: 212.691.0934 Ext. 1120

C: 646.384.1119

E-Mail: CVelasquez2@schools.nyc.gov

 

 

 

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Summer School 2026šŸŒø

ā°Monday- Friday, 8 AM-1 PM

šŸ“… Thursday, July 9-Monday, August 17

*Regents Exams: August 18 & 19*

 

 
 

*Remote Parent-Teacher Conferences*

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šŸ“ŒThis is a reminder that our 

OPEN SCHOOL NIGHT/VIRTUAL PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES 

will take place

šŸ“…Thursday, September 24 , 2026,

TIME: 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

 

To join your childā€™s teachers online, please follow these simple steps:

    1. Go to our website: www.libertyhsnyc.com
    2. Click on the "Teacher Pages" section in the main menu.
    3. Scroll to find your childā€™s teacher.
    4. On the teacherā€™s page, you will find a Zoom link or phone number to join the conference.
    5. You can also email the teacher to schedule a time.

 Not sure who your childā€™s teachers are? Check their class schedule or contact:

Parent Coordinator:

Guidance Counselor:

We look forward to speaking with you!

TEACHERS/COUNSELORS E-MAILS:  Teacher Emails 3 8 24.pdf 

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FOOD PANTRY & CLOSET FOR OUR LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL FAMILIES!

If you are a family in need of food or clothes please let us know and we will do our best to assist you.   

School Year 2025-2026 Calendar https://www.schools.nyc.gov/calendar
 

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  1. Electronic Device Policy.pdf 
  2. Link: NYCSA School parent Account:  https://mystudent.nyc/   (JPG FORMAT:  Screen Shot 2021-03-12 at 6 15 41 PM.jpg  PDF FORMAT: Screen Shot 2021-03-12 at 6 15 41 PM.pdf )
  3. Immigration ESL Technical and GED training info for ADULTS.pdf 

 

Welcome

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Welcome to a new school year! I want to welcome returning and new parents/guardians to our school. My name is Carolina Velasquez and Iā€™m the Parent Coordinator at Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers. As your Parent Coordinator, Iā€™m here to help you connect and understand our school. Think of me as your personal guide to the school system, your go to person. You are welcome to come to me with any questions or concerns. I ask parents to take some time and make an effort to participate in our workshops/PTA meetings & activities. This is a team effort and Iā€™m here to make you, your child and our school the best working team possible.

Sincerely,

Carolina Velasquez

Parent Coordinator

 

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Download/Print our Parent Handbook 

 

 

 

 

Calendar

2025-26 School Calendar

 Available in multiple languages: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/calendar

 

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Regents Exams

  • June 2025
  • August 2025
  • January 2026

Regents Saturday Academy:  

Contact your child's School Counselor for regents details:http://www.libertyhsnyc.com/guidance_department

2026-2027 Parent Meetings

Parent/Family  Workshops (PTA) 2026-2027

 

 

 

Parent/Family  Workshops (PTA) 2025-2026

šŸ“Œ*Parent/Family Meeting*  šŸ‘‹

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Join us for informative Zoom meeting.

šŸ“… Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026

ā° Time: 5:00 PM

šŸ†” Meeting ID: 940 2129 5153ā€Ø

šŸ” Passcode: 114046

 

 

 

 

Find Food

Food Bank For New York City

https://www.foodbanknyc.org/get-help/

Liberty High School Brochures

 Brochure Liberty-English.pdf 

 Brochure Liberty-Spanish.pdf 

Parent-Teacher Conferences 2026-2027

2026-2027

Parent Teacher Conferences/Open School Night 

šŸ“ŒVIRTUAL PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES 

will take place

šŸ“…Thursday , September  24, 2026

TIME: 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

 

To join your childā€™s teachers online, please follow these simple steps:

    1. Go to our website: www.libertyhsnyc.com
    2. Click on the "Teacher Pages" section in the main menu.
    3. Scroll to find your childā€™s teacher.
    4. On the teacherā€™s page, you will find a Zoom link or phone number to join the conference.
    5. You can also email the teacher to schedule a time.

 Not sure who your childā€™s teachers are? Check their class schedule or contact:

Parent Coordinator:

Guidance Counselor:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SLT Meetings 2026-2027

 School Leadership Team (SLT)

 

 

Immigration Resources

 

 

 

 

 

Students Work Certificates/Permits

Submit ALL required documents via email to: CVelasquez2@schools.nyc.gov

  1. Proof of Birth (Birth Certificate, Valid Passport, State ID etc.)
  2. Social Security card (For verification purposes, will not be kept on file)
  3. Application signed by parent (ONLY complete part I of application) 
  4. Medical Examination or Physical Fitness Certificate (Must be within a year)

 Application for Employment Certificate 2020.pdf

 health-examination-form-English.pdf 

Physical Fitness Certificate  

 

 

FIND MEDICAL SERVICRES

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NYC HEALTH MAP: https://a816-health.nyc.gov/NYCHealthMap/ServiceCategory

If you need medical services at a low cost or free, please visit the website: https://www.freeclinics.com/

 

NYC Public Schools Immunizations & Free Immunization Clinic

Free Immunization Clinic ONLY by appointment (No more walk-in immunizations).

  • Call for an Appointment: 347-396-7943 or visit, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/services/immunization-clinics.page                                                                                                 When calling to make an appointment, provide the name of the immunization(s) the child needs. (Name of immunizations on document provided by school). 
  • LOCATION: Fort Greene Health Center Address: 295 Flatbush Avenue Extension, Fifth Floor (corner of Willoughby Street and Flatbush Avenue Extension, near the Fulton Mall and Long Island University) Brooklyn.

 

 

Transportation Information

Plan Your Trip/Know your Train Status:

https://new.mta.info/

Subway Map:  

https://new.mta.info/map/5256

Bus Maps by Borough: 

 https://new.mta.info/maps/bus

NYCDOE

  

Parents & Families

  1. Enroll  
  2. School Life
  3. Multilingual Learners
  4. Special Education
  5. NYC School Accounts 
  6. Calendar 
  7. Supporting Immigrant Families 
  8. After school 
  9. Get help 
  10. get involved 
  11. Transportation
  12. Support & more... 

Visit: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/support/get-help

Parents NYC Schools Account

  1. Sign in to see your child's recent test scores, attendance records, and grades.
  2. To set up an account you will need your child's Student ID number, which you can find on his or her report card, as well as an Account Creation Code, which your school will supply. You can also open an account by visiting your school-you will need a photo ID such as a driver's license or passport.

Visit: https://mystudent.nyc/

Community Organizations That Help English Language Learners

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/multilingual-learners/support/community-organizations-that-help-english-language-learners

 

Family Welcome Centers 

Families can receive direct support from a FWC staff member by emailing your questions to:

 Bronx: bronxfwc@schools.nyc.gov 

 Brooklyn: brooklynfwc@schools.nyc.gov 

  Manhattan: manhattanfwc@schools.nyc.gov 

 Queens: queensfwc@schools.nyc.gov 

 Staten Island: statenislandfwc@schools.nyc.gov 

 

Community Resources

Community Resources 

  • NMIC is a non-profit that operates under a settlement house model to provide free services to residents of Upper Manhattan and the Bronx. They address the urgent needs of their community, including housing, income, health, education, and more. For over forty years, NMIC has helped their clients on the path to secure, successful, and independent futures.https://www.nmic.org/

  • Adult Education (Ages 21+) 

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/other-ways-to-graduate/adult-education

  • New York Public Library (NYPL):

Adult programs

  1. English & adult Literacy
  2. Computer Training
  3. Career & Employment
  4. Business
  5. Personal Finance

 https://www.nypl.org/education/adults

  • City Bar Justice Center:

  • The Legal Hotline is staffed by attorneys who assist low-income callers on a range of civil legal issues, including matrimonial and family law, housing law, domestic violence, bankruptcy, and debt collection and benefits.

  • Bilingual attorneys who speak English and Spanish, calls accepted in any language through interpreting services. Legal Hotline: 212.626.7383 

  • Immigrant Justice, Legal Clinic for the Homeless, Elder law and moreā€¦

 http://www.citybarjusticecenter.org/

  • NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD):

For Youths, Adults, Families & Seniors

  1. After School Programs
  2. Jobs & Internships
  3. Runaway Homeless Youth
  4. Reading & Writing
  5. Family Support
  6. Immigrant Services

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/services.page

  • New York Historical Society Museum & Library:

The Citizenship project: Prepare for the United States Citizenship.

 http://www.nyhistory.org/education/citizenship-project

  • New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC)

https://www.nyic.org/

  • St. Jerome H.A.N.D.S. Community Center:

Programs

 https://jeromehands.com/

  • NYCDOE Helpful Links for Families of English Language Learners: 

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/multilingual-learners/support/helpful-links-for-families-of-english-language-learners

  • Selective Services: Men living in the U.S., citizen and non-citizens alike, are required by law to register with Selective Service at 18 years old.

https://www.sss.gov/Home/registration

  • SNAP Benefits in New York - (food stamps program). 

https://newyork-foodstamps.org

Sound Thinking NYC is a free program especially designed to open doors for young women and men to explore careers in the music industry.

 

Reading Corner

What Are The Advantages of Being Bilingual?

https://www.mosalingua.com/en/what-are-some-advantages-of-being-bilingual/

 

Shifting Mindsets

https://youtu.be/hgcoemB8TnQ 

 

 

Internet Access

 
Free and Low-Cost Internet Options

There are several free or low-cost internet options available to New York City students and families. Visit the DOE website for more information: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/learn-at-home/technical-tools-and-support/free-and-low-cost-internet-options.

 

 

Common sense media resources

 

 

 

 

Download videos:

PT-smartphone-rules-2016.mp4 

PT_5Ways_ProtectPrivacy.mp4  

ICYMI_Ep1_SocialMediaTermsExplained.mp4 

 

Link:  

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/

Disponible en EspaƱol cuando visita la pƔgina:

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/latino

Technology Resources

  • Getting Started with Your iPad

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learn-at-home/ipad-distribution/getting-started-with-your-ipad

  • Google Classroom

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learn-at-home/technical-tools-and-support/getting-started-in-google-clasroom

  • Microsoft Teams

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learn-at-home/technical-tools-and-support/getting-started-in-microsoft-teams

  • Common Sense Media resources for Parents

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/resources-for-families-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic

  • Common Sense Media para las familias

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/recursos-para-las-familias-durante-la-pandemia-del-coronavirus

 

 

Dicipline Code

 district-safety-plan.pdf  

 discipline-code-grade-6-12-english.pdf

34731-ospp-2022-oct-dsp-2022-2023-spanish.pdf

 discipline-code-grade-6-12-spanish.pdf 

For othrr languages, please visit https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/know-your-rights/discipline-code

 

 

Where to go...

Issue  Person  Room
Metro Cards K. Wong  113
Records  R. Gomez 113
ID Cards/School letters J. Tso 113
Transcripts Guidance Counselors

 315, 400, 407, 518
NYSESLAT Questions  E. Preda 211
Technology  D. Delinois  310
Help with Registration  C. Velasquez 112
Medical  G. Tessler  516
College Applications S. Epstein 307
Vaccination Assistance  R. Gomez & C. Velasquez 113/112

ELECTRONIC DEVICES/CELL PHONE POLICY

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 Electronic Devices Policy.pdf 

Beginning in September 2025, electronic devices such as cellphones, airpods and/or headphones, and smart watches will be prohibited in all New York State schools, including Liberty High School. Students cannot bring these devices into the school building. In the event that they do, there will be storage collection bins where students must stow their electronic device when they first arrive into the school building, and can collect it at the end of the school day. These bins will be locked in a secure location throughout the day.

This change will occur in all schools in the State of New York as well as in all five boroughs of New York City (The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island). This was passed by New York State Governor Kathy Hochul with the purpose of improving educational outcomes of all students.  Please note the following consequences if your child is caught with an electronic device at Liberty High School:

1st Infraction

  • The student's electronic device will be confiscated and returned at the end of the school day.
  • A phone call will be made to the guardian.
  • A letter will be provided explaining what the next consequences will be if it happens again.

2nd Infraction

  • The student's electronic device will be confiscated and not returned until a parent/guardian comes to school to pick it up.

3rd Infraction

  • The studentā€™s cell phone will be confiscated and returned at the end of the term (At the end of January/June).
  • An online report will be made (OORS).

4th Infraction

  • The students' electronic device will be confiscated and not returned until the end of the school year (June).
  • A second report will be made in OORS.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call Assistant Principal Jose Segura at (212) 691 - 0934 Ext 1034. If you need to reach your child for any reason during the school day, please contact the Parent Coordinator, Carolina Velasquez at 646 - 384 -1119.

 Electronic Device Policy.pdf 

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/policies/cell-phone-and-electronic-device-policy

 *If you need to get in contact with your child, Please call your child' guidance counselor: 

T: 212.691.0934 

Ms. Chu:    Extension  4070 

Ms. Segarra: Extension 5181

Ms. Kwiecien: Extension 3150

Mr. Patterson: Extension 4002

  • OPEN HOUSE

    BECOME AN EAGLE

    Multilingual/English Language Learners who want to transfer to LHS need an appointment. You can make one with the Parent Coordinator, Carolina Velasquez via email:CVelasquez2@schools.nyc.gov or by calling 212.691.0934 extension 1120. Transfer students should bring a recent transcript with them. Priority is given to students who have passed one regents exam. Also, LHS is a stand-alone ENL program, we do not offer a bilingual program.

    Recently arrived newcomers are welcome to register at LHS, home of the Eagles, at any time during the school year. Newcomers must go to the Family Welcome Centers first and request a referral for Liberty high School Academy for Newcomers.

    Interested 7th and 8th grade students who are multilingual are invited to attend our open houses. All the upcoming dates are in the NYC Public Schools High School Directory.

    Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers

  • September 2026 Newsletter

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  • Next OPEN HOUSE JUNE 6, 2026

    Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers

  • Open House

    Saturday, April 25th 

    11 am to  3 pm

    Open House Information

    Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers

  • Virtual Open House

    Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers

  • Virtual Open House

    LHS will hold an open house event virtually on December 16, 2025 at 4:30.

    Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers

  • OPEN House

    Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers

  • FOOD PANTRIES

    In anticipation of SNAP disruption and Support please use the link to find the closest FOOD Pantry.

    https://finder.nyc.gov/foodhelp/locations

    Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers

  • OPEN REGISTRATION

     

    OPEN REGISTRATION NEWSLETTER

    Open Registration Newsletter

    Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers

  • OPEN HOUSE

    Liberty High School will host an open house event October 29th, 4:30 to 7:30 pm. 

    Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers

  • OPEN HOUSE

    Liberty High School will host an open house for interested students on September 30th from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. 

    Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers

  • Attendance

    Dear Parents, 

    Are you planning a family trip for the holidays? As you think about your arrangements, we want to stress the importance of sending your child to school every day. Every year, absences spike in the weeks before and after school vacations or recess. Just a few missed days here and there, even if they are excused absences can add up to too much lost learning time. This can cause your child to fall behind in school. Absences at any age can affect a student's chances for academic success and eventually graduation. 

    R. Huegel. Principal

    Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers

  • Teacher Positions Open

    Liberty High School thanks all the candidates who applied to join our team. Currently we have one vacancy open for an ENL teacher. 

    Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers

  • Teacher Appreciation Week

    LHS community loves a great gathering. Our teachers were Superheroes for the day. 

    Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers

  • REMOTE LEARNING

    Due to weather conditions all NYC PS students will learn remote tomorrow, Tuesday, February 13, 2024. 

    Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers

  • Ribbon Cutting

    On Friday, February 9, 2024, the school held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its official SCHOOL PANTRY. LHS wants to make sure no student or family goes hungry. The pantry includes clothes everything from baby clothes to coats and shoes. If you are in need, please speak to your guidance counselor or advocate counselors. 

    Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers

  • Letter from the Chancellor

    Chancellor Porter has announced school initiatives for September 2021. 

    Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers

  • School Reopening September 2021

    Letter for Families

    Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers

  • Want Information about our School

    Fill out the form to receive print materials.

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdO_OCDyvZRLyfqug-nYU2UsNF9dfi9FyluPx7JHIA0UVtC-Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

    Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers

  • Introducing the new Chancellor

    Please see here for the translations

    Translations of the Chancellor's Letter

    Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers
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  • Club & Activity Fair

    Join us after school in the cafeteria. See what LHS has to offer. 

    Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers

  • Senior Meeting

    Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers

  • Afterschool Starts

    Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers
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Quality Review

 Quality_Review_2015_M550.pdf 

 QR Registration Highlights.docx 

 23339 QR Registration Highlights_Arabic.pdf  

23339 QR Registration Highlights_Chinese.pdf  

23339 QR Registration Highlights_French.pdf  2

3339 QR Registration Highlights_Spanish.pdf 

Liberty is a Universal Meal Program School

All of our students receive free breakfast and lunch daily.  Check out the link for the monthly menu:

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