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Asked Questions
1. Where should I go if there is a problem with my program?
2.
Where should I go if I lose my wallet or anything that may be
of value?
3.
What if I need help in a particular subject?
4.
Where should I go if I would like more information on clubs,
service activities or sports?
5.
Where should I go if I do not feel well during the school day?
6.
If I am having difficulty managing my time, who can give me
advice?
7.
If I lose a textbook, how can I get another one?
8. If I am scheduled to begin the day at the start of the 2nd
period and I get to school early, where can I go?
9.
Where should I go if I have a problem with my transportation
pass?
10.
Where should I go if I lose my program
card/picture ID.?
11. Where can I get working papers?
12.
Where may I obtain a letter of verification for social services?
13.
If I have a change of address, where should I go to have it
changed on my school records?
14.
What should I do if someone is bothering me?
15.
Where can I get information regarding Summer
Internships
or and/or College Programs?
16.
Where should I go if I have a personal problem and I need
someone to talk to?
1. Where should I go if there is a problem with my program?
If you have a problem with your program when you first receive it, you
should file a program change with your prefect teacher or counselor
during lunch. If time elapses and other problems arise, see your
guidance counselor. He/she will investigate the matter. You may make
an appointment with your counselor through your teacher or in the
counselor’s office during your lunch period.
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2. Where should I go if I lose my wallet or anything that may be
of value?
Report the loss to the Dean’s office, room 1W24. Make certain to get
something in writing which will confirm your report of the loss. Don’t
wait. Report it immediately.
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3. What if I need help in a particular subject?
Inform your subject teacher. He/she may be able to
recommend
additional study materials. if you need tutoring, go to the dept. office;
the Assistant Principal of that subject area may be able to arrange
tutoring for you. Tech also has a peer tutoring program before and after
school (more information is available in department offices)
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4. Where should I go if I would like more information on clubs,
service activities or sports?
Go to the Student Activities office in1W11 for more information
regarding most student activities. For information on sports and teams,
please see the Athletic Department in room 3W22.
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5.
Where should I go if I do not feel well during the school day?
Obtain a pass to the Infirmary (3W22) from your subject teacher. You
will be able to rest in the infirmary until you feel better. If you are
unable to continue your classes, the Infirmary will contact your parent
or guardian who must come to get you. You can not leave school
unless you are accompanied by your parent or guardian.
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6. If I am having difficulty managing my time, who can give me
advice?
Your subject teacher can give you advice on how to manage the
material in your subject area. The COSAs, in room 7S5, can help you
with scheduling your activities. Tech’s Student Activity Coordinator
is available in room 1W1 1 to help with your questions and choices.
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7. If I lose a textbook, how can I get another one?
Report to the department office. The Assistant Principal will let you
know the price of the lost textbook. Upon payment, you will receive a
release to receive a duplicate text from your teacher.
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8. If I am scheduled to begin the day at the start of the 2nd
period and I get to school early, where can I go?
A breakfast program functions daily in the students’ cafeteria. This
program runs between 7:30 and 8:30 am. The student library in 5C1
opens at 7:30. Also, students may sign up for office squads at this
time.
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9. Where should I go if I have a problem with my transportation
pass?
See the transportation coordinator in room BW2. If you have other
inquiries, Tech has its own transit liaison in the Dean’s office in room
1W24.
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10. Where should I go if I lose my program
card/picture ID?
If you lose your program card or Tech Photo ID, go to the S.G.O.
Store, 7N7, to pay for a duplicate. The charge for a program card is
$1.00 and a photo ID. is $3.00.
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11. Where can I get working papers?
Working papers are issued through the Dean’s Office, room 1W24. If
you need a social security card, you may report to our N.Y. S.
Employment Counselor , room 756. She will provide you with the
necessary information.
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12. Where may I obtain a letter of
verification for social services?
The Attendance Office, room 1W4 , issues face to face letters.
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13. If I have a change of address, where should I go to have it
changed on my school records?
Report to 1W4 with a utility bill, gas or electric bill (no phone bill)
showing your new address or lease.
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14. What should I do if someone is bothering me?
Report it to the Dean’s Office, Room 1W24.
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15. Where can I get information regarding Summer
Internships
or and/or College Programs?
A list of summer opportunities is published from December through
May and is available from Tech’s A.P. Pupil Personnel Services in
room 7E2. Published lists of College Programs are available in
pamphlet racks located on the 7th floor, South Corridor.
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16. Where should I go if I have a personal problem and I need
someone to talk to?
Tech has a number of counselors with whom you can discuss your
personal problems. You may see your guidance counselor (7th floor
south), a subject teacher, the SPARK Counselor (7E4), or if you prefer,
you may speak to the school social worker.
The following is a summary of the guidance programs:
SPARK (room 7E4)
Individual and group counseling with particular
emphasis on adolescent problems, drug education
and family relationships.
HEALTH RESOURCE (room 3W22)
Student health related problems and concerns.
HEALTH COUNSELING (room 7E2)
CRISIS INTERVENTION (room 7E2)
SOCIAL WORKER (room 7E2)
CONFLICT RESOLUTION/PEER MEDIATION
(room 1C4)
All school guidance counselors and social service counselors have
contacts with a number of outside agencies in case students need more
in-depth counseling.
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