High School of Violin and Dance

Important Announcement

Tuesday, January 5th, 2021

Dear Parents and Students,

Wishing you once again a happy and healthy New Year. We, at HSVD, are aware that there have been some disruptions in our online classes recently. These are due to students sharing devices or sharing their login information. We are doing everything we can to identify where there are issues and to resolve them immediately. Please encourage your child to alert and inform their teacher, admin if they see, hear or observe anything inappropriate. Thank you for your understanding, patience and cooperation.

Sincerely,

HSVD administration

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Estimados padres y estudiantes,

Deseándoles una vez más un feliz y saludable año nuevo. Nosotros, en HSVD, somos conscientes de que ha habido algunas interrupciones en nuestras clases en línea recientemente. Esto se debe a que los estudiantes comparten dispositivos o su información de inicio de sesión. Estamos haciendo todo lo posible para identificar dónde hay problemas y resolverlos de inmediato. Anime a su hijo a alertar e informar a su maestro, administrador si ve, escucha u observa algo inapropiado. Gracias por su comprensión, paciencia y cooperación.

Sinceramente,

Administración de HSVD

==> 100% REMOTE LEARNING <==

Your child still has the option of enrolling in 100% remote learning.

To select 100% remote learning, click the link below and fill out the form. https://www.nycenet.edu/surveys/Guardian

==> REMOTE LEARNING DEVICE REQUEST FORM <==

If your child needs a device (iPad) for remote learning, click the link below and fill out the form

https://coronavirus.schools.nyc/RemoteLearningDevices

==> HOW TO GET HELP WITH YOUR iPAD <==

If you need help setting up or operating your iPad, go to the website https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/learn-at-home/technical-tools-and-support/getting-started-with-your-ipadcall

or call DOE technical support at 718-935-5100

==> FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @hsvd_bx <==

==> HOW TO LOG ONTO YOUR HSVD EMAIL ACCOUNT <==

To log onto your HSVD Email account do the following:

Open a browser

Go to www.google.com

Click on "gmail"

Enter the userID you received from the school

Enter the password you received from the school

==> HOW TO JOIN AN ONLINE GOOGLE MEETING <==

Log into your HSVD Email account (as described above)

Click on the nine dots in the upper right-hand corner of the screen

Select "Meet" from the list of apps displayed in the drop-down box

Click "Join or start a meeting"

Enter the Google meeting code for your meeting (from the schedule below)

Click the "Join now" button

NOTE: If your computer asks you to allow Google Meet to access you camera or your microphone, click yes to allow.

About High School of Violin and Dance

We're Unique!

The High School for Violin and Dance is a small school that offers every student classes in string orchestra and dance. No prior experience is necessary. Music students study violin, bass, cello or viola. Dance students sample modern, jazz, tap, hip hop and ballet. We are a close-knit community of learners where everyone gets to know everyone else. Teachers know their students, involve their parents and care-givers, and want only the best for everyone in our community.

College Preparedness

Preparing students for college or the work place is our primary goal. We accomplish this by getting to know the dreams and aspirations of our students and helping them achieve them. We are more than teachers at High School for Violin and Dance - we are coaches, mentors, leaders and friends. Come for a visit to see the difference.

Scratch Cooking Meal Plan

A healthy mind requires a healthy body. All of our students receive free breakfast and lunch at our school. Our meals are different than at other New York City schools. Our school is piloting a new program called scratch cooking. Scratch cooking means that our kitchen receives fresh ingredients every day and each meal is cooked fresh that day. No other New York City school has this program at this time. The food is healthy, tasty and sets students up for success in the classroom.