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Educating Today for a Healthy Tomorrow

Fall 2024

Department of Education of the City of New York

Clara Barton High School for Health Professions

901 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225-1006

Tel: 718-636-4900 Fax: 718-857-3688

Dr. Richard A. Forman, Principal

Dear families,

The 2024-2025 school year is almost here! The first day of school for New York City public schools is Thursday, September 5th. We look forward to seeing all of our #BartonPanthers on that day.

Schedules will be available for students on TeachHub at teachhub.schools.nyc and guardians on NYCSA at schoolsaccount.nyc closer to the start of school.

If your child is not enrolled for fall 2024, you can schedule an appointment with the Family Welcome Center to find a school placement. Additionally, families can join waitlists to explore additional school options.

From August 12-September 13, many of the Family Welcome Centers will be assisting families in temporary locations. You can schedule an appointment by calling (718) 935-2828. Please visit the NYCPS Family Welcome Centers website for more information.

Applications for Fall 2025 (next school year) enrollment will open during this upcoming school year. Be sure to sign up for emails from NYC Public School admissions mailing list(s) at schools.nyc.gov/SignUp to receive emails from the Office of Student Enrollment for the correct admissions process. Below are the email addresses you can contact for support!

For support with high school admissions please contact [email protected]
For support with middle school admissions please contact [email protected]
For support with kindergarten, Gifted & Talented, Pre-K & 3-K admissions please contact [email protected]

Still have enrollment questions? Call (718) 935-2009

Enroll or Transfer

News & Announcements

8/19-20 Regents Exams

Please see your exam invitation for details regarding your August Regents Exam schedule.

Back to School is Coming

The first day of school for Fall 2024 is Thursday, September 6th. We'll see you then!

8/16 Last Day of Summer School

Friday 8/16 will be the last day of classes for summer session. Please see your exam invitation for information regarding August Regents Exams.

7/10 Summer School Begins

Summer Session begins Wednesday, July 10th. Students should check your NYC Public Schools account to see if you are registered for the summer.

6/7 Spring Formal

Join us for our last party of the year, Our Spring Formal is Dress to Impress! With Music by DJ Nana #BartonPanthers $5, Outsiders $10 includes a meal. See Ms. Cobb for tickets

Spring Formal June 7th the dress code is classy. Flowers border a white background with text and two pictures of young people in formal attire.

5/23 Dance Africa

cbhs blue photo with the words dance africa across the middle

5/23 Caribbean Fest

Join us for a Carnival Experience! See Ms. Cobb for details.

CBHS Caribbean Fest, A Carnival Experience

5/14 PTA Meeting

Join us for our May PTA meeting. Topics include the Parents NYC Schools Account (NYCSA), Fall PTA Nominations, College Now Program Offerings and a presentation by our Math AP, Ms. Crichton. As Always, we look forward to seeing you!

4/11 Living Will Workshop

Families are invited to an in-person Living Will Workshop hosted by the CBHS PAC. Bring your questions to be answered by our guests with backgrounds as a funeral director, lawyer, financial planner and more. Refreshments and incentives will be provided. Contact Ms. Lawson, Parent Coordinator or Ms. Green, PAC Chairperson for more information.

Poetry Workshop

Join us to celebrate National Poetry Month with a poetry workshop hosted by local celebrity poet Prince A. McNally. Spots are limited, RSVP with Mr. Ring in the library.

Prince A. McNally speaking into a microphone

3/21 Parent Teacher Conferences

PTC's will be held from 1:30pm-3:30pm and 5:30pm-8pm on Thursday, March 21st and students will have a half-day. Families are encouraged to set a meeting time with your child's teachers at https://www.clarabartonhs.org/ptc

3/28 Trip to Thrillz

Join us for a trip to the High Flying Adventure Park, Thrillz! We'll be gone from 4pm-10:30pm on Thursday, March 28th. See Ms. Cobb or Ms. Crichton for details.

$40 includes transportation, food, drink and admission

Virtual Fundraiser

Use code 920093 at PandaExpress.com or in app for pick up or delivery on February 14th and 28% of the sales will be donated to Clara Barton High School. Thanks for showing us some love!

Instructions on how to order from pandaexpress.com

2/13 Virtual Learning

On Tuesday, February 13th, NYC Public Schools are closed and all students have a remote instruction day. Students are required to follow their Tuesday programs and report to their Google Classrooms online. Teachers post links to meet with students remotely, in each Google Classroom.