School Counselors

Department Members

Jaedea Gonzalez: 9th Grade School Counselor(Jgonzalez130@schools.nyc.gov)

Angelica Mendoza: 10th/11th Grade School Counselor / School Social Worker(amendoza14@schools.nyc.gov)

Jennifer Carchietta: 12th Grade School Counselor (jcarchi2@schools.nyc.gov)

Carmen Tieso: School Social Worker (ctieso@schools.nyc.gov )

Staff Directory

Housing Support

The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) homeless shelter system provides temporary, emergency shelter.

If you are a homeless family, a single pregnant woman, or a single adult, you can apply to enter the shelter system at an intake center. DHS does not provide transportation services to the shelter.

You can also get assistance if you are about to become homeless. If you would like to speak to a counselor, 311 can give you the address of your local HomeBase office.

You have the right to access shelter services regardless of immigration status.

Housing Support Site

Graduation Requirements

Students must achieve a score of 65 or higher on these five exams to earn a Regents diploma.

  • English Language Arts (ELA)
  • Any math exam (Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II)
  • Any social studies exam (Global History and Geography or U.S. History and Government)
  • Any science exam (Living Environment or Earth Science)
  • Any additional Regents exam, or another option approved by the State

Students need 44 credits in these subject areas to earn a Regents diploma.

  • 8 credits in core English
  • 8 credits in social studies, including:
    • 4 credits in Global History
    • 2 credits in U.S. History
    • 1 credit in Participation in Government
    • 1 credit in Economics
  • 6 credits in math, including:
    • At least 2 credits in advanced math (for example, Geometry or Algebra II)
  • 6 credits in science, including:
    • 2 credits in any life science
    • 2 credits in any physical science
    • 2 credits in any life science or physical science
  • 2 credits in Language
  • 4 credits in physical education
  • 1 credit in health education
  • 2 credits in arts education, including visual arts, music, dance, and theater
  • 7 credits in electives

Suicide and Crisis Hotline

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people between 10 to 24. Sometimes it feels as though your struggle is being underestimated by your age. But we hear you, and help is available. The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.

Dial 988 on your cellular device or visit the webpage for more information:  988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline