Announcements & Updates

Upcoming Events

  • August 12th, 13th and 14th: Summer Bridge for Incoming Students
  • August 20th: Summer School Regents Test Day
  • September 4th: First Day of School
  • September 23rd & 24th: School Closed, Rosh Hashanah
  • September 25th: Student Led Conferences (SLC's)
  • October 2nd: School Closed, Yom Kippur
  • October 13th: School Closed, Indigenous Peoples' Day

Kurt Hahn News & February Announcements

Sign up for SYEP - DEADLINE EXTENDED: March 14th, 2025

Application DEADLINE EXTENDED: March 14th, 2025

The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is the nation’s largest youth employment program, connecting NYC youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with career exploration opportunities and paid work experience each summer.

Through SYEP, participants can explore different interests and career pathways, develop productive workplace habits, and engage in learning experiences that strengthen their social, civic, and leadership skills.

Click here or apply at: https://application.nycsyep.com/

Application DEADLINE EXTENDED: March 14th, 2025

SYEP "CareerREADY" Program Flyer

2025 College & Career Readiness Programs at Greenpoint YMCA

These programs are designed to support high school students in their journey toward higher education and career success by providing academic support, soft skills development, leadership opportunities, and access to essential college prep resources.
 
Program Highlights:
 
Office Hours with Ms. Russell
One-on-one sessions for personalized support in navigating college admissions, financial aid, career preparation, and more.
Every Wednesday & Thursday | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Resume & Job Application Assistance
  • College Applications & FAFSA
  • Free SAT Prep (Dates and times TBA)
  • Internships & Scholarships
  • General YMCA Information
  • SYEP Application Assistance & more
In-Person Activities at Greenpoint YMCA
Open Basketball & Gym
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Students can participate in open gym basketball, promoting physical fitness and providing an opportunity for social interaction.
Saturday Night Lights / Teen Center
Saturday | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • A vibrant, supervised space where students can engage in recreational activities, socialize, and take part in leadership-building events.

College & Career Readiness Program at Greenpoint YMCA

Need to Check your Child's Grades? Log in to Jumprope

Jumprope

At Kurt Hahn, we utilize the JumpRope grading platform. JumpRope is accessible to all students & their parents to view:

-Attendance

-Grades

-Missing work in real time

Grades are updated by teachers weekly, and JumpRope allows you to reach out directly to any teachers.
Parent access to JumpRope is the same username and password as your child's account.

(Refer to the image on the right to learn how to gain access)

How to access JumpRope