a New Visions Charter High School

Humanities II

Student Life

A personal high school experience

About Our School

We read, write, and think critically.We develop local and global citizens.We develop students who appreciate art and some to become artist-scholars. We care about meeting every student’s needs and providing outlets for students’ passions. Beginning in the 9th grade, you’ll have the opportunity to become active in our vibrant school community. Whether you join a sports team or participate in an after-school club, you’ll find a place just for you at Humanities II. Humanities II staff members work collaboratively with you and your family to form a triangle of success. We each play an important role in your success as a Humanities II scholar.

Advisory
Advisory

Every student deserves a person that is their primary connection to at HUM II.  Advisory provides small group academic, behavior and social emotional experiences that are responsive to students’ needs.

Every HUMII student has the same advisor for their entire HUM II experience.  You will be able to have check-in’s with your advisor about grades and bond with your advisory family.

Literacy Support
Literacy Support

Literacy support is determined based on a cohort wide reading assessment administered 3 times a year (beginning, middle, and end)

Wilson
Just Words
Read 180
Reading intervention class size is 6 - 12 students

SpEd Support
SpEd Support

Reading data indicates needed support services in addition to IEP services


Hum2 offers ICT (inclusive co-teaching model) in core classes
Speech is an available pull out


Core class sizes range from 27 - 30 students

Our ENL & Bilingual Program
Our ENL & Bilingual Program

Our ENL Program: Reading and writing support to prepare our English Language Learners and Students with Disabilities for college.

We have a dedicated group of "ENL" and Special Education teachers to ensure our scholars receive the best support possible.

Occurs in 9th and 10th grade.


In 9th you take Algebra 1 and Social Studies 1 in Spanish. You also take Spanish Language Arts to support your literacy skills.

In 10th grade you you take Geometry and Social Studies 2 in Spanish plus AP Spanish.

Students will take half courses in English and Spanish throughout their day.

This is to support developing both English and Spanish academic language
In your senior year you can participate in receiving the New York State Biliteracy Seal.

 

Our Bilingual Program: Click here for details 

Electronic Devices
Electronic Devices

Classrooms are equipt with "Smartboards".

All students are given a Chromebook for their entire high school experiance 

Beyond the School Building
Beyond the School Building

HUM II scholars learn about themselves through learning outside the classroom.

Some Scholars have the opportunity to intern with various companies.

Where their mission is to empower young people from the South Bronx to develop self-confidence, set ambitious goals,and gain the skills necessary to achieve them.

The Arts
The Arts

HUM II scholars are given the opportunity to express themselves artistically. 

Scholars can show off all of their talents in various Showcases, Talent shows, Pep Rallys, Art exibits, and more!

 

College & Career Readiness
College & Career Readiness

Below is a compiled resource guide to applying to college, workforce programs, and a successful post secondary transition! 

 

Scholars can always speak with College and Career counselor Ms. Campbell for addtional questions, you can also click here for resources.  

 

Extracurriculars & Student Lead Groups

Clubs and activities are driven by student interest and round out the HUM II experience. When you're a student at HUM II you have the ability to found your own club (with a staff facilitator). The HUM II experience goes beyond the classroom, giving students to not only build relationships with their peers, but with their community. We also offer a variety of support services for students, those supports are listed below.

Student Advisory Board
Student Advisory Board

Our Student Advisory Board are the voice  at HUM II. 

All Scholars in "SAB" attened weekly meetings to discuss events, policies, and their vision for the year. 

They are responbible for events such as, Winter/Spring spirit weeks, Cohort insentivised events, and keep the spirit of our school alive. 

If you're a student and have an idea, or incentive, they can go to their cohort representative, or SAB staff facilitators Ms. Rukki, and Ms. Crespo. 

Peer Group Connections
Peer Group Connections

HUM II has developed a partnership with Peer Group Connection (PGC) to establish a Peer Leadership Program at HUM II. 

These students have been working since the beginning of the year to learn the essential skills to become group facilitators, role models and global citizens.

During this school year, these Peer Leaders will continue to build bonds, plan and facilitate lessons and parent outreach events, mentor 9th graders, and become successful scholars. Learning these micro counseling skills will help them to obtain future employment and be ready for their college experiences while continuing to be successful scholars.

After School Clubs
After School Clubs

There are various clubs at HUM II. We also give students the opportunity to create their own clubs, with the assistance of a volunteer staff faciltator.

 

After school clubs are still being offered virtually. We have clubs such as: Debate team, Gamers Club, Art Club, Reading & Writing, Step Team, and various others.

**Clubs meet on various days.**

 

If you are intresrted in learning about afterschool clubs, click here

 

 

Sports
Sports

HUM II participates in all Public School Athletic League teams in the Jane Addams  Campus, and has its own Charter School Athletic League teams.

If you're interested in participarting in any sports, please click here to contact a coach. 

 

 

Community Service
Community Service

HUM II Scholars volenteered at the Food Bank of NY: Supper Klub’s vision is to provide thousands of families in NYC with a hot meal. This is just one example of the various organizations outside of the school.

 

A group of HUMII staff members and scholar leaders also took a trip to the Dominican Republic and assisted in building homes, water filtration systems , and learned how to make chocolate for the underprivileged members of the country.

HUM II Walks for a cause!
HUM II Walks for a cause!

Every year a group of HUM II staff members, scholars, and families march for various causes. Including (but not limited to) the Breast Cancer and AIDS Walk. 

*Scholars, this counts as community service! 

Young Mens' Group
Young Mens' Group

“Humanities 2 young men’s group was created to help shape our young men mentally, emotionally and spiritually as they prepare for adulthood after they graduate. Teaching them the deep meanings of accountability, responsibility, commitment, discipline and most of all respect. The young men that are selected will create a bond through group activities, trips, one on one sessions, community service in the school and help mentor the young men that are coming up after.”

Girls Group
Girls Group

Girls group meets once a week, they have conversations about female empowerment , positive peer relationships among many other topics.

Staff and Student Testimonials

Check out what our students and staff have to say about their experience at HUM II.

Ms. Guambana|| Teacher, EST 2014
Ms. Guambana|| Teacher, EST 2014

"Bienvenidos!!!! My name is Ms. Guambana and I have been teaching at HUM II since 2014. I'm one of the Spanish teachers and I have taught Spanish 1, Spanish 3, Native Spanish and AP Spanish Language and Culture. Every year, my students ask me the same question, "Why do you work here if you live in CT?" and my answer is always the same, "because I like my job, I like to be inside the classroom and learn something new every day". Yes, I'm the teacher, but it does not mean my students cannot teach me something new. We all learn  and grow at the same time".

Mike|| 2022 Grad
Mike|| 2022 Grad

"One of my favorite things about hum ll is the staff because there have been many times they have stopped in the middle of a task  to help not just me, but also many others. It shows me how much they want us to succeed in our lives even when we don’t want to. When we want to give up, they are there to encourage us and gives us words of wisdom".

Ms. Saat|| Administrator, EST 2014
Ms. Saat|| Administrator, EST 2014

"I have been at HUM II for a while.  In that time I have gotten to see our amazing students grow from young freshmen to adults in the workforce and with college and graduate degrees. I love watching many of our students participate in a program called Peer Group Connection, where a group of Juniors and Senior students get to mentor Freshmen and Sophomores.  It's so great seeing the connections and relationships that they get to build and seeing the Peer Leaders really embrace their roles as leaders in the school".

Diaraye || 2022 Grad
Diaraye || 2022 Grad

"My favorite thing about HUM ll is the community we built that feels like family. The bond students have with their teachers and how we can always count on one another to make things happen".

Ms. Haack|| Counseling, EST 2019
Ms. Haack|| Counseling, EST 2019

"What keeps me coming to work every day is the students! Building strong relationships with them and watching them grow academically and social/emotionally throughout the years is both an honor and a privilege".

Ms. McGuckin||Teacher, EST 2020
Ms. McGuckin||Teacher, EST 2020

"My favorite thing about working at Hum II is getting to know the freshmen in global history class and watching them form friendships and a sense of community in their first year at our school".

Mr. Workalemahu|| Teacher, EST 2019
Mr. Workalemahu|| Teacher, EST 2019

" I love how there are weekly checkins given to teachers. I love the first of the month prizes. I love the my coworkers they really support  you on those rainy days as a teacher".

Abdoulaye|| 2022 Grad
Abdoulaye|| 2022 Grad

"My favorite thing about HUM II is the deep relationships I was able to build with teachers".

Mr.Alba||Culture Team, EST 2019
Mr.Alba||Culture Team, EST 2019

"One thing thats great about humanities  II  is the family dynamic between staff, and students. The bonds are genuine and you can tell that we all do care for one another as a community".

Mr.Stoops||Teacher, EST 2021
Mr.Stoops||Teacher, EST 2021

"My first year with HUM II is my eighteenth year working in K12. What really stands out for me about HUM II is the level of authentic care for students exhibited by the entire staff. What I would want every student at HUM II to know is just how much the adults in the building care about students and want each and every student to be successful. This is a very dedicated staff, from leadership, to the faculty, to operations; every adult at every level is dedicated to student success. In the day-to-day of any high school, sometimes it might not feel that way, but I can tell you that in my just under two decades of professional experience, the entire staff at HUM II is a group of caring adults, dedicated to creating an environment in which all students can achieve".

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