
Michaelah Valentine
Where did you grow up and what was your first language?
I was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey. My first language is English.
What from your hometown do you wish you could find in New York City?
When I was younger, I loved attending the annual carnival, festival, or circus that came in town. I eagerly waited for the day I could play games to win the biggest stuffed animals, wear some funky circus light up gear, and eat zeppoles and funnel cake with my friends and family. I still look forward to all of those things even now because they bring me back to when I was a child growing up and remind me of home.
Where did you go to college?
I attended Rutgers University where I earned my B.A. in Social Work and Africana Studies. I am currently pursuing my Masters in Education at Relay Graduate School of Education.
What was your favorite book in middle school?
My favorite book in middle school was The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney.
What is the best part of teaching at Hamilton Grange?
The best part of teaching at HG is having the wonderful opportunity of getting to know my students and building relationships with them during Advisory and Club. I enjoy these moments because they allow both the students and teachers to understand that we are both not only teachable, but, we are both people. When I was in middle school often times the only thing I knew about my teachers is that they were teachers and maybe if they had a pet. It was like solving a mystery to know that they had a life outside of teaching. Club and Advisory not only add a unique way for students to learn more about one another, but for staff and students to build sustainable relationships while learning.
What is your favorite thing to do when you are not teaching?
I love exploring different places like museums and restaurants with my family and close friends. I also enjoy doing hair.
What is your favorite quote?
"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." Romans 12:2 NKJV

Michaelah Valentine
Where did you grow up and what was your first language?
I was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey. My first language is English.
What from your hometown do you wish you could find in New York City?
When I was younger, I loved attending the annual carnival, festival, or circus that came in town. I eagerly waited for the day I could play games to win the biggest stuffed animals, wear some funky circus light up gear, and eat zeppoles and funnel cake with my friends and family. I still look forward to all of those things even now because they bring me back to when I was a child growing up and remind me of home.
Where did you go to college?
I attended Rutgers University where I earned my B.A. in Social Work and Africana Studies. I am currently pursuing my Masters in Education at Relay Graduate School of Education.
What was your favorite book in middle school?
My favorite book in middle school was The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney.
What is the best part of teaching at Hamilton Grange?
The best part of teaching at HG is having the wonderful opportunity of getting to know my students and building relationships with them during Advisory and Club. I enjoy these moments because they allow both the students and teachers to understand that we are both not only teachable, but, we are both people. When I was in middle school often times the only thing I knew about my teachers is that they were teachers and maybe if they had a pet. It was like solving a mystery to know that they had a life outside of teaching. Club and Advisory not only add a unique way for students to learn more about one another, but for staff and students to build sustainable relationships while learning.
What is your favorite thing to do when you are not teaching?
I love exploring different places like museums and restaurants with my family and close friends. I also enjoy doing hair.
What is your favorite quote?
"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." Romans 12:2 NKJV
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¿A qué hora comienza y termina la escuela?
La escuela comienza a las 9:15 am. Cuando los estudiantes llegan, pueden recoger el desayuno que se tomará en clase.
La escuela termina y después de la escuela comienza a las 2:45 pm La programación después de la escuela termina a las 6:00 pm, a menos que un estudiante esté involucrado en solo una parte de la programación ese día. POR FAVOR ENCUENTRE TODOS LOS HORARIOS DE ESTUDIANTES AQUÍ .
Toda la programación después de clases y los sábados será virtual este año hasta nuevo aviso.
Los estudiantes no necesitan ser recogidos por un adulto.
Cuando los estudiantes llegan a la escuela, deben ir directamente a su salón de clases.
¿Hay autobuses disponibles para estudiantes?
A menos que lo indique un Plan de educación individualizado (para estudiantes con discapacidades), no se ofrece transporte en autobús a los estudiantes de secundaria en las escuelas públicas de la ciudad de Nueva York. Los estudiantes que vivan entre 10 y 19 cuadras de la escuela recibirán una tarjeta Metrocard a media tarifa, y los estudiantes que vivan a 20 cuadras o más de la escuela recibirán una tarjeta Metrocard con tarifa completa.
¿Cuál es el requisito de uniforme?
Todos los uniformes se pueden comprar aquí , y toda la información sobre uniformes está disponible aquí . ¡PROPORCIONAMOS UNIFORMES GRATIS A TODOS LOS ESTUDIANTES QUE LOS NECESITEN! NO ES NECESARIO UTILIZAR UNIFORMES PARA EL APRENDIZAJE REMOTO.
Nuestros estudiantes pueden usar las siguientes blusas:
un polo azul real (con o sin logo)
una camiseta o sudadera gris claro los días en que los estudiantes tienen gimnasio (con o sin nuestro logo)
cualquiera de nuestras camisetas o sudaderas emitidas por la escuela u opciones superiores en nuestra página en Flynn O'Hara , nuestro proveedor de uniformes
Nuestros estudiantes pueden usar los siguientes pantalones:
pantalones, pantalones cortos o faldas de color caqui (no más de dos pulgadas por encima de la rodilla)
pantalones de chándal gris claro en los días que los estudiantes tienen gimnasio (con o sin nuestro logo)
cualquiera de nuestras opciones inferiores en nuestra página en Flynn O'Hara , nuestro proveedor de uniformes
Todos los zapatos son aceptables, aunque los estudiantes no pueden usar sandalias u otros zapatos abiertos.
¿Qué suministros necesitará mi hijo?
Los estudiantes necesitarán muchos lápices (y bolígrafos en caso de que decidan usarlos en clases que no sean matemáticas).
El papel de hojas sueltas siempre será útil.
Los estudiantes trabajan a menudo en computadoras portátiles y a partir de trabajos que se crean en la escuela, por lo que puede que no sea necesario un cuaderno para cada clase.
Se pueden utilizar carpetas si los estudiantes las encuentran útiles.
¡PROPORCIONAMOS TODOS LOS SUMINISTROS NECESARIOS PARA QUE USTED NO TIENE QUE HACERLO!
