An Introduction to Aviation High School - An FAA Certified CTE Aircraft Maintenance High School
Aviation High School Partners!
Joby Aviation and Aviation High School Announce Partnership on December 5, 2022 - Watch the Report on NY1!
On December 5, 2022, New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks, City Council Member Julie Won, Deputy Borough President Ebony Young, School, and Joby Aviation Staff Announce Partnership! Watch the NY1 report by clicking on the link below! Visit our social media pages for more pictures!
Next Qualifying Exam - Saturday, February 11, 2023
Dear Students,
Please note that we are offering the next administration of the Qualifying Exam on Saturday, February 11. Be sure to report to Aviation High School at 7:30 am with the following documents and supplies:
REQUIRED Documents:
For US Citizens:
- A valid (non-expired) state issued identification card
For Permanent Residents:
- A valid (non-expired) state issued identification card AND a valid (non-expired) foreign passport
Items to Bring on Day of Exam:
- Actual documents listed above
- Copies of each document listed above
- Number two pencils
- A non-programmable calculator
BE SURE TO BRING ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS AND COPIES OF YOUR DOCUMENTS WITH YOU TO SCHOOL ON THE TEST DATE.
Use the Google Form below to register for the February 11, 2023, Qualifying Exam.
https://forms.gle/T67U6Ut7wd5353Lf8
Good luck!
1st Annual Alumni Basketball Game - February 9, 2023, at 4:45 pm!
Peer Mediation Spring Term Sign-Up
Interest in helping people resolve conflicts and building your communication skills? Sign up for Peer Mediation with Ms. Tinta. Click here to sign up!
In this course you will learn to use communication to resolve problems. In addition to strengthening your communication and interpersonal skills, you will also enhance your active listing, reasoning, creative thinking and social skills. These are foundational skills that you will use forever. Moreover, this course will appear on your high school transcript and can benefit you immensely when you're in college. Equally important, it is a fantastic addition to your resume!
This is a half year course and only a limited amount of seats are available. The class takes place Monday-Friday during period 10. To secure your seat, please sign up on the Google Form. The course will begin in February.
Get help whenever you need it.
NYC Well is a confidential service provided by the City of New York that offers support 24/7. They offer support for both adults and children. Do not hesitate to reach out. You could be saving a life. Click on the image or link below for more information.
Make your senior year memorable!
Click here for the details regarding senior activities, senior trip and graduation related activities: graduation meeting presentation 2023.pdf
The first step is paying senior dues. Senior Dues cover the following:
- Yearbook and Sitting Fee
- Rental of Chairs and Stage for Graduation in Aviation H. S. hangar
- Printing of Invitations and Program
- Decoration of Hangar
- Senior Group Picture or other gift
- Diploma Case
- Senior Festival - fun filled afternoon with music, food, dessert and friends!
- Click here for full details: Senior Dues Letter 2023.pdf
2022-2023 Parent Association Meetings
Dear Families,
Please join our monthly Parent Association Meetings. Below is a list of all the upcoming PA meetings throughout the year.
Thursday- December 15, 2022 - https://youtu.be/5xJ_o_15H_o |
Thursday- January 19, 2023 - https://youtu.be/L6CO3e0EkFY |
Thursday- February 16, 2023 - Sunnyside Community Services |
Thursday- March 16, 2023- Counseling in Schools |
Thursday- April 20, 2023- Counseling in Schools |
Thursday- May 18, 2023 - Sunnyside Community Services |
Tuesday- June 13, 2023- Counseling in Schools |
You could join using this link below!
Join Zoom Meeting
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DOE Devices for Everyone!
Do you have a DOE device that you can bring to the building? Please come to room 135 at the end of your school day to pick one up!
Instructions to (powerwash) Reset Chromebook
Click here to request a password reset.
Single Point Sign in for students: https://teachhub.schools.nyc
Click here to upload your vaccine documentation: https://vaccine.schools.nyc/
Click here for Google Classroom: http://classroom.google.com
Click here for Gmail: http://mail.google.com
COLLEGE AND CAREER UPDATES
Parent Association Donation & Volunteer form
NYCstudents.net Account Password Reset Options
Resetting Your Password
There are three different ways you can reset your DOE password:
1. Reset it yourself through the Student Self-Service tool.
To use the Student Self-Service(Open external link) tool you must have created a PIN or set up security questions. If you have not done either, see options 2 and 3. Through this method, you can reset your own password once every 30 days.
2. Ask your parent or guardian to reset it through NYCSA.
Your parent or guardian can reset your password in NYCSA. If they don’t have a NYCSA account, they can create one for free by clicking here.
3. Request a reset from us.
Complete this form and a staff member will email you a new password. Please be patient as this is a manual operation.
Daily Announcements and Updates
Friday, February 3, 2023
This month is Black History Month, a national commemoration of the contributions and achievements that Black people have made throughout the history of the United States.
Today we honor THOMAS J. MARTIN, a Black inventor, awarded a patent for the Fire Extinguisher on March 26, 1872. The patent refers to pipe and valves and not the wall hanging type of extinguisher that is normally displayed. Martin's fire extinguisher would be attached to a reservoir of stored water and used to spray burning fires.
- METROCARDS
- Any student who hasn’t received their MetroCard, please see Ms. Bradley in the Transportation office (room 149) during your lunch period.
- PODCAST CLUB
- Podcast Club will meet today, Friday, after period 9 in room 332.
- BASEBALL
- The Baseball team will meet today, Friday, after school at the gym.
- COMPUTER SCIENCE CLUB
- Computer Science Club will meet today, Friday, Period 10 in room 530.
- COLLEGE NOW
- Today is the last day to join College Now Sociology class See Ms. Torres in Room 231.
- VOLLEYBALL
- Are you interested in trying out for PSAL volleyball? There will be a volleyball clinic this Saturday, February 4th. You must have a medical and parental consent form and register through Google Classroom. See Coach Gomez in room B12 for more details. Space is limited.
- TRIP TO QUEENS COLLEGE
- There will be a trip to Queens College on Monday, February 6th to celebrate Lunar New Year. Permission slips will be distributed in the cafeteria and also available in room 147. The cost is $5.00.
- ENGLISH 101
- English 101 with Ms. Novak will begin Tuesday, period 10 in room 145.
- SKILLSUSA
- Attention all future leaders and skilled professionals! Prepare for an unforgettable week as we celebrate SkillsUSA Week! From February 6th through the 10th, we will be celebrating all things SkillsUSA and showcasing the amazing skills and talents of our students and staff. Take a look at the official SkillsUSA Instagram or Google Classroom for more insight on what this coming week is all about. Get ready to show off your skills, connect with like-minded individuals and have a blast during SkillsUSA Week!!
- WELLNESS WORKSHOP
- Aviation Hs is hosting a Wellness Workshop for students: "Vision Your World" on Wednesday, February 8th, after periods 9 and 10 in room 140. Come and create your own vision board! Have no idea what that is??? Have no fear, Ms. Mafla is here!! See you there!
- SENIOR TRIP
- Those who went on the senior trip, please meet in the auditorium on Wednesday, February 8th during period 4.
- BAKE SALE
- Friday, February 10th, the ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB will host a Valentine’s Day Bake Sale during all lunch periods. Cookies and other baked goods will be sold along with a lovely cup of cocoa. Come by and support!!
- BEARGRAMS
- Beargrams will be delivered by Cupid to 3rd period classes for Valentine’s Day. Show your friends how much you care! Place your order in room 147.
- CUPID’S DANCE
- Cupid’s Dance is February 10th. Permission slips are being distributed in the cafeteria, Guidance, the SO store and room 147. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, but you need your permission slips signed first.
- SENIOR HOODIE
- SENIORS: Orders are being taken in room 147 for the senior hoodie. Place your orders by Friday, February 10th.
- YEARBOOK PHOTOS
- Clubs and Teams get ready. Yearbook pictures will be taken on February 15th and 16th outside of the auditorium. Schedules will be posted shortly.
- GIRLS OUTDOOR TRACK
- It’s that time again! Ready to join Girls Outdoor Track Team? Get your medical and parental consent forms in THIS WEEK. First team meeting will be on March 2nd and Pre-season training will begin March 3rd. Hope to see you there! See coach Henry or David Alvarado for more info!
- FACULTY vs. STUDENT DODGEBALL GAME
- The Faculty vs Student Dodgeball Game will take place in March (specific date TBA). $3.00 to play or to watch the game. Please see Ms. Balakatounis to join. Faculty sign in sheet in is the Main Office (room 132). All clubs are welcome to play!
- YEARBOOK PHOTOS
- Clubs and Teams get ready. Yearbook pictures will be taken on February 15th and 16th outside of the auditorium. Schedules will be posted shortly.
**Please follow the student organization on Instagram @av_activities.
CNBC Story Features Aviation Graduates
Grading Policy 2022 - 2023
Bell Schedule
FAA Written Exam Testing Info!
Sports Calendar & Medical Form
754,000 Aviation Technician Jobs Through 2038!
The latest Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook projects that 769,000 new maintenance technicians will be needed to fly and maintain the world fleet over the next 20 years. The forecast is inclusive of the commercial aviation, business aviation, and civil helicopter industries, and is up from last year's 20-year forecast of 754,000. Projected demand in North America is 193,000, up 2% from last year.
Aviation is Back!
Aviation Studios - "Riptide" JFK Terminal 4 Performance!
On Saturday, December 11, 2021, Aviation High School's music club and band performed a set of holiday and pop songs in the departure area of JFK International Airport's Terminal 4! Watch their performance of Vance Joy's "Riptide" below!
Need help? Ask your counselor and READ THIS!
READ THIS FIRST! FAQ From Principal Jackson - Updated! Return to 2020 - Student and Family FAQ Updated September 30 2020.pdf
Problem with your classes? Contact your counselor! Click here to be taken to the list of counselors.
Aviation Studios - "Beat It" JFK Terminal 4 Performance!
On Saturday, December 11, 2021, Aviation High School's music club and band performed a set of holiday and pop songs in the departure area of JFK International Airport's Terminal 4! Watch their performance of Michael Jackson's "Beat It" below!
Aviation High School Online Learning Environment & Resources for Students, Parents and Staff!
Check the Site Regularly for Updates!
Alumni in the News!
Alumnus, Jessica Duke, talks about her work experience at Pratt & Whitney. Click here (or the image) to read the interview!
Our School Community! Follow Us on Social Media!
NPR Profiles Aviation High School's JFK Annex!
Deep Inside New York's JFK Airport, There's A High School
"New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport is among the busiest in the country: More than 1,000 flights touch down and take off each day. More than 50 million passengers hurry through its gates each year.
But something else is happening too.
Not far from the waxed floors of the terminals and the automated voice proclaiming the end of the moving walkway, there's a school. And a classroom that has six wheels, two wings, and a tail. It is a Boeing 727, parked on the tarmac near the hangars and warehouses..."
Read the rest of the article here!
FAA Aircraft Handbooks and Manuals
Attention students,
use the link below to access useful Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aircraft handbooks and manuals for your aviation maintenance courses.
NY1 Story: Annex Students Visit LaGuardia Airport
Students from our 5th Year Annex program visit LaGuardia Airport on Thursday, March 9, 2017! Watch the NY1 report on the visit!
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