Welcome! George Washington Carver High School for The Sciences (GWCHSS) is dedicated to increasing the knowledge, skills and opportunities for every student.

And we know that when we help our students to develop self-direction and resilience, avoid risky behaviors and find help to overcome challenges, academic performance improves. This website provides resources for GWCHSS parents, advisory leaders, teachers and student leaders to join in and support that mission. Click on the boxes above for news updates on activities at our school, for a school directory or course catalog, to find advisory resources, and to learn more about our Dream Leaders program and participation in the Expanded Success Initiative.

In partnership with the Connect With Kids Education Network, you will also find compelling evidence-based videos, with activities, discussion questions for both our school Advisory and Dream Leader programs, and Family Viewing Guides for conversations at home. To access password-protected videos, Sign Up with Connect for Kids to create your own user name and password. Then complete the requested information form, including our organization code. (Access our organization code.) With your user name and password, you can log in anytime, day or night.

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GWCHSS News

  • Virtual PA Meeting Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 7:00 PM

    Greetings Carver Families,

    We hope all is well. On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 the Parent Association will hold there 1st Virtual Meeting at 7:00 pm. There will be an Expedited Election for the following PA Officer Positions and two(2) Positions for the School Leadership:

    PA Officer Position- Recording Secretary, Responsibilities- Take notes of all PA and Executive Meetings, and have copies available for parents/guardians at all meetings as well as giving the Principal or her designee (Ms. Dorsett, Parent Coordinator) copies of all written minutes.

    Treasurer- Responsibilities- Oversee to all monies raised, and collected by the Parent Association, as well as ensuring that these monies are deposited into the PA Bank Account. Is responsible to report account information at all PA meetings, prepare Financial Report quarterly to the Parent Body and give written report to the Principal or her designee(Ms. Dorsett, Parent Coordinator). Is also responsible for all PA Audit if and when it applies. Is one of the Signatory on the PA Bank Account.

    School Leadership: Elected Members work closely with the Principal on the CEP and is informed of all school issues that directly affects the Academic Studies of the Students. Parents receive a stipend at the end of the school year with good attendance at SLT Meetings.

    We need and welcome your involvement!

    Please see Zoom Meeting Link below:

     https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83138762941?pwd=blprSm9Gb3pwdEI2eHhxS3RnTjIyQT09

     

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  • September 13, 2021 at 8:10 AM (First Day of School) Welcome Back!! MASK COVERING IS MANDATORY

    Greetings Carver Families,

    Monday, September 13, 2021 is the first day for all Department of Education Students to return to full day of School! George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences Welcome All Students Back! Starting at 8:10 am to 2:30 pm

    Parents and Guardians we are a scanning school, please ensure that your child arrive by 7:45 am Monday through Friday on time

    Students please bring your IPads, Laptops with you to school everyday as well as notes books, binders and pens. Please have your devices fully charged at home

    Please have your child complete the Daily Health Screening: All DOE employees, students, families  and visitors seeking to enter DOE Building must complete a health screening Before entering DOE Facilities. This health screening must be completed on each day of arrival and results will reset at midnight of each day. Upon entering  facility you will be asked to provide the results of your screening either by showing your phone or a printout of the results.

    Here is the NYCDOE Health Screening link: https://healthscreening.schools.nyc/

    We are looking forward to seeing all of you!

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  • Returning to School 2021

    Stay up to date with the latest news on reopening by visiting the NYC DOE Return to School 2021 page.

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  • Carver's Naviance

    Below is the link for Carver's Naviance. 
     
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  • Mandatory COVID-19 Testing Consent Form

    Greetings Carver Families,
     
    We hope that all is well with you and your family. We thank the parents and guardians who had completed their COVID-19 Testing Consent Forms and asking for those who did not to please complete the required form.  
     
    Please send the completed form to Ms. Williams the Pupil Account Secretary at JWilliams7@schools.nyc.gov
     
    Please see link below. We thank you for your support and partnership and look forward to continuing working with you!
     
    https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-year-20-21/return-to-school-2020/health-and-safety/covid-19-testing
    Mandatory in-school testing will happen weekly for a random selection of staff and students in all reopened school buildings. In order for your child to return to in-person learning, you must submit the consent form for in-school COVID-19 testing before school opens on March 22, 2021
     
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  • COVID-19 Updates

    Please visit our COVID-19 Plan page to find all the critical information about how GWCHSS is changing the way we operate to reduce the risk of COVID infection. We are doing everything we can to make sure staff, students, and families are safe.

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  • GWC in the News

    NY1 spotlights GWCHSS' veterinary science program! Read the NY1 article.

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