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Information about Central Park East High School. School Admission requirements and current events. Discover Our Story Explore More Welcome to Central Park East High School, a small high school in a big city located in East Harlem. Our dedicated staff and faculty prioritize the success of every student, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Our Mission The Central Park East High School staff believes that each student has the potential for greatness. We also believe that our students' academic and overall success starts with their engagement and transformation in our classrooms. Here at CPEHS, we nurture their development through authentic collaboration between teachers, parents, and the community to inspire them, and to establish lifelong learning in all our students. Academic Offerings Our Curriculum Explore our diverse academic programs designed to meet the educational needs of our students. From college preparatory courses to advanced placement opportunities, we provide comprehensive learning experiences for personal and academic development. College Preparatory Courses Advanced Placement Honors Programs Extracurricular Activities Community Engagement Service Learning Internship Opportunities Real-World Experiences Join Us Student Stories Our students share their inspiring experiences and personal growth at Central Park East High School. Discover how our programs have positively impacted their educational journey and personal development. Heleinny Guilamo "CPEHS has given me the knowledge, insight, support, and community that I didn't know I needed. Being a student at CPEHS has helped me build a better foundation for my future and shown me how to balance my school work, personal life, and career goals. Mi familia fuera de casa. I will always cherish this school and the people in it." Angelina Ali "Being at CPEHS gave me an experience that I didn't expect to have. Coming here I've made friendships of a lifetime and bonds with teachers that have continuously pushed me to succeed at my best level. Here, I am proud of everything I was able to accomplish and I continue to thrive with all the support offered. " Melanie Colon "One thing I love about CPEHS is the myriad of opportunities and support systems made available to us; whether it is college support from Senior seminar, networking through Girls Inc, or sports events planned by our Student Government, there is always something to do at CPEHS." Denise Martinez In CPEHS, I was given the opportunity to have people by my side at all times throughout my high school experience. Whether it was through my Peer Group leaders mentoring, the Girls Inc organization, or the supporting staff around the school. The upcoming 4 years may seem crucial, but you will never find yourself alone once you become a part of CPEHS' family. Connect with Us Reach Out Contact Us Do you have questions or need more information? Don't hesitate to contact us. Our team is here to support and guide you.

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At Central Park East High School, we value communication and are here to assist you! Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions or inquiries. Instructional Support Services Meet the dedicated staff members at Central Park East High School who are committed to providing a nurturing and enriching educational environment for all students. Dirk Denker Special Education Teacher ddenker@schools.nyc.gov Elizabeth Haela Special Education Teacher ehaela@schools.nyc.gov Marcella Liebling Speech mliebling@schools.nyc.gov Chloe Pinkerton Special Education Teacher ccc@schools.nyc.gov Gloria Rodriguez Special Education Teacher grodriguez49@schools.nyc.gov Cecelia Vayda Special Education Teacher cvayda@schools.nyc.gov Patrick Drislane Special Education Teacher pdrislane@schools.nyc.gov Mathew Hayward Special Education Teacher mhayward@schools.nyc.gov Stephanie Moore Special Education Teacher sroyster@schools.nyc.gov Dominick Repole Special Education Teacher drepole@schools.nyc.gov Niamh Sheehan Speech nsheehan2@schools.nyc.gov Allison Zucker Special Education Teacher CPEHS Parent Newsletter No. 6 - October 12, 2025 (English).pdf

Diversity in Admissions: Offer Process Explained How are offers made to screened programs that are participating in Diversity in Admissions (DIA) and do not have an assessment? At screened programs that have a diversity in admissions (DIA) and do not have an assessment, students in group one who are eligible for DIA are considered first for DIA seats. If there are not enough applicants eligible for DIA in group one to fill DIA seats, students in group two who are eligible for DIA will be considered next. This will continue until all DIA seats are filled. (125 9th grade seats: 98 GE Seats & 27 SWD Seats) Diversity in Admissions Priority: 66% of our seats go to students qualifying for free/reduced lunch

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About Administration Our Vision Central Park East High School is a small high school located in the heart of East Harlem, New York City. We are dedicated to providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment for our students, with a focus on academic excellence and personal growth. Our committed team of educators ensures that every student receives the support and guidance they need to succeed. Mission Statement Staff Directory At Central Park East High School, we offer a wide range of courses and extracurricular activities to enrich the student experience. Our alumni have gone on to achieve great success in various fields, and we take pride in their accomplishments. Visit our website to learn more about our academic programs, student life, and the inspiring journeys of our alumni. Explore Our Programs

History Department Meet the dedicated staff members at Central Park East High School who are committed to providing a nurturing and enriching educational environment for all students. Viviane Puhalovic History Teacher vpuhalovic@schools.nyc.gov Anne Scotti History Teacher ascotti3@schools.nyc.gov Valerie Wald History Teacher vwald@schools.nyc.gov Taylor Quattrocchi History Teacher tquattrocchi@schools.nyc.gov Laura Smykla History Teacher lsmykla@schools.nyc.gov

CPEHS Academic Integrity Policy At CPEHS, we believe that academic integrity is a process students learn over time with the support of their families and educators. Students make mistakes, and when they do, we believe they can be teachable moments. We always encourage students and teachers to maintain active and ongoing communication, and we especially urge students to reach out to their teachers when they struggle with assignments and/or due dates. Just as we do with other infractions, we believe in fair and restorative approaches to handling issues of academic integrity. If, however, a student knowingly, consistently, and/or egregiously violates our academic integrity policy, there will be disciplinary consequences. The following document outlines the parameters of our newly implemented academic integrity expectations as well as protocols for addressing violations when necessary. What is Academic Dishonesty: Cheating is the unauthorized use or attempted use of material, information, notes, study aids, devices or communication during an academic exercise*. What Qualifies as Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the act of presenting another person’s ideas, research or writing as your own* *From CUNY Academic Integrity Policy Procedures: All (minor and major) academic integrity violations will be tracked school-wide using a secure Google form and spreadsheet. For students who commit multiple infractions in separate classes, those infractions will be cumulative Major vs. Minor Infractions Minor infractions: Copying homework or classwork from a classmate. Handing in homework answers found on the internet without attribution. Having a classmate complete your homework. Giving your classmate answers without having worked together on the assignment. Compensating a classmate to complete your homework. Doing online homework for someone else (i.e. Delta Math, Membean) Major infractions: Copying full sentences, paragraphs, or complete essays from the internet and presenting them as your own without attribution. Copying digital projects that pre-exist on the internet and presenting them as your own without attribution. Having a “cheat-sheet” in your possession during an in-class quiz or exam. Using an electronic device during a quiz or exam. Copying/giving answers from/to a classmate during a quiz or an exam. Giving a classmate information about a test (e.g., questions) Student(s) accessing testing materials not meant to be accessed by student(s), and using or distributing materials, to gain an unfair advantage on a quiz or exam. Steps for Addressing Minor Academic Integrity Infractions: Before any other action is taken, ask to meet with the student privately to discuss the situation and gather information. Teachers may not accuse the student of being dishonest without meeting with the student first to gather information. For the first minor infraction, students will be referred to the guidance counselor for a guidance conference to discuss available academic supports. For first/second minor infractions, students will have three days to fix their mistake by redoing the assignment with integrity without penalty. Students deserve to be treated as young adults and for the first two minor (homework/classwork) infractions, the students’ family will not be contacted. For third minor infractions, teachers may deduct between 5% - 30% of points. Also, upon the third minor infraction, families will be notified and a guidance conference will be scheduled by the teacher or an administrator. For any further minor infractions, the student will receive a zero on the assignment and school administration may penalize the student as per the disciplinary procedures set forth in the DOE’s Citywide Behavioral Expectations, which include a principal’s suspension. Steps for Addressing Major Academic Integrity Infractions: Before any other action is taken, ask to meet with the student privately to discuss the situation and gather information. Teachers may not accuse the student of being dishonest without meeting with the student first to gather information. For the first major infraction, students will be allowed three (3) days to re-do the assignment and turn it back in without penalty. Students will also be assigned to a guidance conference, and families will be contacted. If a second major infraction occurs, teachers may deduct between 5%-30% of points; and students will again have three days to re-submit the assignment. If a third major infraction occurs, the student will receive a zero on the assignment and school administration may penalize the student as per the disciplinary procedures set forth in the DOE’s Citywide Behavioral Expectations, which include a principal’s suspension.

Administration Meet the dedicated staff members at Central Park East High School who are committed to providing a nurturing and enriching educational environment for all students. Mayra Segura Principal mmessi@schools.nyc.gov Candice Ligator Asst Principal, Administration cligator@schools.nyc.gov Megan Roberson Asst Principal, Supervision mroberson@schools.nyc.gov