Will your child take the NYS exams this year? IT IS YOUR CHOICE!
Please be aware that the NYS exams will be administered for ELA, Math and Science. However they will not be required for WSL scholars- either blended or remote.
You may however decide if you would like your child to participate in this year’s State exams. LET US KNOW HERE by 4/14: https://forms.gle/1zxM9wAEuk5LwV3h8
For additional information: The DOE has created a Parent Guide to address commonly asked questions about the administration of the Grades 3–8 ELA and Mathematics and Grades 4 and 8 Science exams in the 2020-21 school year.
You can also review our abridged info page: Info Page_ Participation in NYS exams 2021.pdf
WSL's Online Tutoring Program begins this Saturday March 20th!
Saturday VIRTUAL Tutoring Program begins this Saturday March 20th!
Get small group help in ELA and mathematics. To sign up, fill out the form below:
https://forms.gle/26SdtuubfeQ3snTX8
Tuesday March 16th at 6:00 pm: PTA Meeting
Join us on March 16th for our WSL PTA Meeting!
Learn More about the PTA plans and let your voice be heard!
Check your email for Meeting link!
Free Family Resources
1) Free online homework help and 1-1 tutoring from the New York Public Library everyday from 2pm-11pm (partnered with Brainfuse)
Click here for more information: https://www.nypl.org/about/
2) Free child care options for children from 3-K through 8th grade on days when they are scheduled for remote learning
Click here for application link:
https://prek4all.az1.
3) Online support groups for parents of children with disabilities
Click here for dates and information:
https://www.includenyc.org/
4) List and links to U.S Providers Offering FREE Wi-Fi or Special Accommodations for 60 Days
Click here for more information: https://docs.google.com/
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Complete your School Meals application / Lunch Form now!
Complete your School Meals application / Lunch Form now!
Click here: https://www.myschoolapps.com/
Welcome to Waterside!
Community Meeting August 2020
Please see resources from our 2020 School Year Meeting held with the Waterside Community on Monday August 10th at 12:30pm.
PowerPoint Presentation: 20- 21 School Reopening PPT.pdf
Video Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EJOWoxsOxcTBhoosfm5QkBE5evR2Nyud/view?usp=sharing
Cohort Notification Letters
Click Below for a copy of your child's cohort letter, in-school start date and schedule. Copies have also been emailed and mailed home to our families.
Not sure which cohort your child is in? Please contact our Parent Coordinator Ms. Paz at ypaz@watersideschoolforleadership.com.
Cohort A/ Blended Learning: COHORT A.pdf
Cohort B/ Blended Learning: COHORT B.pdf
Cohort D/ Remote Learning: COHORT D_Fully Remote.pdf
Families: Learn How to Navigate Google Classroom and check your grades!
Step BY Step Guide to Google Classroom
See the attached Parent Tutorial for a step by step guide on navigating Google Classroom, check for missing assignments and see your scholar's grades!
Google Classroom WSL Parent Tutorial.pdf
DOE and Remote Learning Resources
Family Resources
WSL Staff is here for you through COVID-19! We miss you all!
Musical Talent!
Sports Talent!
Drum Club!
Summer Class Codes
Use these codes to join your summer class to get assignments, information and announcements!
Incoming 6th: fl5n3nk
Incoming 7th: 5bjiba4
Incoming 8th: 6w5hfu2
2020 Summer Work Packets
Download your assignments for Math and ELA below:
Going to 6th Grade:
2020 6th Grade ELA Summer Packet Maniac Magee.pdf
2020 6th Grade Math Summer Packet.pdf
Going to 7th Grade:
2020 ELA 7th Grade Summer Ghost Packet.pdf
2020 Math 7th Grade Summer Packet.pdf
Going to 8th Grade:
2020 ELA 8th Grade Summer All American Boys Novel Assignment.pdf
2020 Summer Reading Books
Click here for PDF versions of the Summer Reading Books for each grade:
Going to 6th Grade: maniac_magee.pdf
Going to 7th Grade: Ghost.pdf
Going to 8th Grade: All American Boys.pdf
Waterside Wins NYC video contest!
See it here: https://youtu.be/YFT0GgCIhXE
As part of its campaign to Build Respect, Acceptance and Voice through Education, the United Federation of Teachers’ BRAVE Program conducted a video contest to celebrate the diverse city of New York and its public schools. After review of the video entries, The United Federation of Teachers BRAVE Program named The Waterside School for Leadership is the WINNER of the 2016-17 BRAVE Video Contest.
Waterside scholars, under the direction of SONYC afterschool program submitted a video called Rockaside Bravery.
Waterside Celebrates College Day!
WSL Science Fair 2019
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Waterside is a school with "Respect for All"! If you have questions regarding this, please contact out Respect for All liaison, Ms. Abel-Fuller (Guidance Counselor).