Francis Lewis High School

Calling all Alumni! This weekend Francis Lewis is presenting the Tony Award winning Broadway Musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Tickets are still available for Friday, May 12th and Saturday, May 13th at 7pm. Comment below or message me directly if you would like to reserve tickets. All tickets are $10.

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Apply Now for STEM Matters NYC Student Enrichment Programs and Camps

Open to NYC Public School Students in Grades 3 through 12


ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Planet Keepers and Climate Change
Open to students in Grades 3, 4 & 5
Program meets during Spring Break, April 7, 8, 9 and 10, 2015.

Student scientists will learn the principles of environmental science at the Environmental Study Center. What is a carbon footprint? What is built-in obsolescence? How can we conserve our resources? How do our purchases affect the environment? Click here for more information and to apply.

Seed to Table
Open to students in Grades 3, 4 & 5
Program meets Saturdays, March 28, May 2 and 23, June 13 and 20, 2015.

Campers will work with Queens Botanical Garden scientists and Environmental Study Center staff to plant and care for a garden, harvest the crops and prepare healthy and delicious foods with their bounty as they explore design elements that are critical to a garden’s success. This Saturday camp will engage students in selecting appropriate species for the garden as well as planting, maintaining and planning for its future. Click here for more information and to apply.

Weapons of the Wild
Open to students in Grades 3, 4 & 5
Program meets Saturdays, May 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2015.

Poison, armor, camouflage, oh my! Come to the Environmental Study Center to discover how organisms defend themselves within their environment through hands-on learning and animal encounters at ESC. This program includes a trip to Prospect Park Zoo where student scientists will work with an animal behavior specialist. Click here for more information and to apply.


MIDDLE SCHOOL
Food without a Footprint: Cooking with a Conscience
Open to students in Grades 6, 7 & 8
Program meets during Spring Break, April 7, 8, 9 and 10, 2015.

Student scientists will explore the sustainability and carbon footprint of the food we eat. Come to the Environmental Study Center to practice your kitchen skills while cooking your way through various food groups. Click here for more information and to apply.

Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle!
Open to students in Grades 6, 7 & 8
Program meets during Spring Break, April 7, 8, 9 and 10, 2015.

Student scientists will be introduced to the concept of upcycling. Instead of discarding everyday material, unique and thoughtful items will be created. Throughout the duration of this program at the Environmental Study Center, student upcyclers will create a variety of items to take home. This is an exciting camp for the artistic environmentalist in all of us. Click here for more information and to apply.

HIGH SCHOOL
DNA Science Camp
Open to students in grades 9, 10, 11 & 12
Program meets during Mid-Winter Recess, Monday, February 16 -Friday, February 20, 2015.

Are you interested in molecular genetics and modern biotechnology? Do you wish you had more time in the lab at school? Do you want to learn more about DNA? Apply now to attend DNA Science Camp during Mid-winter Recess at the Harlem DNA Lab. DNA Science Camp provides extensive lab experience with the basic techniques of recombinant DNA, including DNA restriction and ligation, bacterial transformation and plasmid isolation. Click here for more information and to apply.


Quick Links

Calendar
Mark your calendar with important dates such as the first and last days of school, state exams, and Chancellor's Conference Day. Enrollment
Learn more about the wide range of options available and how to enroll in various pre-K through high school programs.
Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Menus
Wondering what's for lunch tomorrow? Look up monthly menus for all grade levels and programs. High School Graduation Requirements
New York State High School Graduation Requirements differ depending on the year you enter 9th grade.

Rules and Policies
The Student’s Bill of Rights spells out what you’re accountable for ... and what you can expect from your school. Homework Resources
A list of resources to help you complete your homework assignments.

Dance, Music, Theater, and Visual Arts Programs
Learn about the many opportunities available to stretch your creativity. College and Career Resources
Explore career interests, learn more about college options (including financial aid), or get help finding a job.
Athletics
Learn about our middle school (C.H.A.M.P.S.) and high school athletic leagues (P.S.A.L.). Respect For All (RFA)
What should you do if you believe another student has harassed or discriminated against you or if you have witnessed such behavior? Other bullying/harassment questions are answered in the RFA policy.
Transportation
Find your bus route (all you need is your student I.D.), MetroCard eligibility, and other important transporation information.


Student Social Media Guidelines
These guidelines offer ideas about how to create a smart digital footprint; explain what to do if things go wrong; and suggest how to use social media in positive ways

Students - New York City Department of Education Our Students page is a great resource for students to look up the school calendar, graduation requirements, lunch menus, etc.