Updates & Events

Upcoming Events

• May 5: AP Human Geography Exam
• May 7: ALS Walk
• May 9 - 12: Explore Week/Fieldwork 
• May 13: Career Day 
• May 30: Memorial Day (School Closed)
• June 9: Anniversary Day (Students are not in attendance.)
• June 14: Last day of classes
• June 15 - 24: PBAT/Regents Week
• June 20: Juneteenth Observed (School Closed)
• June 24: KH Senior Graduation
• June 27: Last Day of School

$500 High School Senior Scholarship

Open to all high school seniors in the Class of 2022. Log in or create a free account to apply. Click HERE for more information, to apply, and other scholarships. DEADLINE: June 1, 2022

• Bossgirls, a free entrepreneurship program for high school girls from the Zahn Innovation Center at the City College of New York, is now taking applications for Summer 2022 (hybrid*). Students work in teams to discover a problem, and build a startup idea that solves the problem. They'll gain new skills, develop greater confidence, and make new friends along the way. As an added bonus, students are provided with mentorship through our sponsors at Standard Chartered, and they hear from women entrepreneurs throughout the program. Find the application & more info here: https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/zahn/bossgirls

The application for Summer 2022 (hybrid*) is now open. We will be taking applications from current 9th-12th graders (who identify as female or non-binary) on a rolling basis. Applications will close on April 24, 2022.

• The Fellowship InitiativeI is a college preparatory program sponsored by JP Morgan Chase, and partnered with Brothers@ through Bard College, that offers resources to young men of color that are not normally accessible. TFI is a three year program that recruits students at the end of their freshman year and provides support to students until their senior year of high school ends. After high school they are then enrolled in our alumni program to receive support in college.  Although they usually recruit freshmen, they are currently looking for 11th graders to fill open slots.  We are recruiting young men of color in the 11th grade who are willing to attend two Saturday sessions a month at LaGuardia Community College. However due to Covid, students must be fully vaccinated in order to participate in the program, and to enter LaGuardia Community College. Interested students should complete this Interest Form. Students must complete this form ASAP.
• The Summer Youth Career Ready Application is Open.  One of our partners from the Hebrew Educational Society is looking for 50 students (aged 16+)  from our school to apply.  Please use the PIN # above when logging in to the website:The pin to use when applying is CR-91169.   APPLY HERE!!!
• Girls Who Code Summer Programming 2-week, introductory Summer Immersion Program (SIP) hosts current 9th-11th graders in live, virtual classrooms led by industry-leading companies like EA, Pfizer, and ViacomCBS. Students learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript while getting an inside look into the tech industry. Plus, all SIP students can apply for grants up to $500. Self-Paced Program offers independent study and real-world projects for current 9th-12th graders to earn beginner-level badges in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for web development or an intermediate-level badge in Python for cybersecurity. You can learn more here. Priority consideration when they apply by February 16, 2022. Regular-decision applications are due by March 18, 2022.

• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Zeta Zeta Lambda chapter presents an annual 1 time scholarship of $1000to NYC High School Male Seniors, who exhibit leadership abilities and participate in community service activities. There are 3 ways for applicants to apply:

  1. https://www.zzlalphas.org/scholarship hit the chapter logo to apply

  2. The QR code on the flier here

  3. Through this link 2022 Zeta Zeta Lambda Chapter Scholarship  

  4. Register HERE for NYSACAC Navigating Diversity Within the College Process: A Panel Discussion

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Please join us for our Virtual Open House where every seat is a front-row seat and every family is greeted cheerfully. Learn about Kurt Hahn culture, our program and what makes our high school unique through an interactive presentation given by our school leaders, staff and students. Consider Kurt Hahn as you complete your high school application in MySchools. Please see the flier and school calendar on our home page for more details.

 We look forward to meeting you!

We are always happy to hear from prospective families and answer any questions. Feel free to contact us by phone or email.

Dr. Adeola Alexander, Guidance Counselor 11th & 12th

aalexander@kurthhahnschool.org

718-629-1204

This year, SLCs will take place on March 16 and 18. Your CREW teacher will be reaching out to your parent to make an appointment.

• During SLCs, students will prepare a presentation of how they are adapting to online learning, set goals for the remainder of the 1st marking period and the 2nd marking period.
• Student will also prepare to discuss their Habits of Work and the 5 Commitments.