Hello 123 Families! Our seniors will be taking their graduation picture with their cap & gown. Make sure your child comes ready to have their picture taken (hair and makeup done if they wish, etc.)
Hello 123 Families! Welcome back. Our wonderful superintendent of schools, Jennifer Joynt, will be hosting two events for District 8 families this September. See the information below:
District 8 Virtual Town Hall: Monday, Sept. 15th from 6:30 to 7:30pm via Zoom
District 8 Meet & Greet: Tuesday, Sept. 30th from 9am to 10am - In person at PS 138 - 2060 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx, NY
We hope to see you there!
JHS 123 Families and Students - Please be aware of our school's new cell phone policy in accordance to the new New York State Law 2803.
Effective Date: September 2025
Authority: Chancellor’s Regulation A-413; NY Education Law §2803
To create an environment conducive to learning by minimizing distractions from cell phones and other personal internet-enabled electronic devices, ensuring safety and focus during the school day, and complying with New York Education Law §2803 and Chancellor’s Regulation A-413.
Students will secure their personal internet-enabled devices in Yonder Pouches upon arrival at entry as they enter the building, in front of school staff.
Locked pouches will be kept on the student’s person or in lockers if available.
At dismissal:
Students with early dismissal will unlock pouches in the main office.
Lost or damaged pouches will incur a $20 replacement fee.
Requests for exceptions must be submitted to Ms. Quiroz at 718-328-2105 and will be processed within 5 business days.
The school is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged devices. Parents may file a claim with the NYC Comptroller’s Office; information is available on the Comptroller’s website.
At the start of each school year or when a student enrolls, the school will provide parents and students with:
Additional school uniform pieces can be purchased online with Ideal Uniform Store. Check out the selection on their website. 6th grade students wear black, 7th grades students wear grey, and 8th grade students wear red. Polos, t-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, and sweatshirts are available.
6th Grade
Students in the 6th grade are expected to wear a plain black collared shirt with black or blue jeans. 6th graders are allowed to wear a plain black zipped hoodie or crew neck on top.
7th Grade
Students in the 7th grade are expected to wear a plain grey collared shirt with black or blue jeans. 7th graders are allowed to wear a plain grey zipped hoodie or crew neck on top
8th Grade
Students in the 8th grade are expected to wear a plain red collared shirt with black or blue jeans. 8th graders are allowed to wear a plain red zipped hoodie or crew neck on top
Our school continues to use Yondr Pouches to create a cell-phone free learning environment in our building. Our cell phone policy is that all cell phones are to be kept out of sight and locked inside a Yondr pouch while students are on school premises. When students arrive at school, they will place their phone in an assigned Yondr pouch, lock it, and keep it with them throughout the day. At the end of the school day, teachers will unlock students' Yondr pouch before they exit the building.
What if my child gets a cell phone later in the school year? The student must request a Yondr pouch from a teacher or staff member who will provide one for immediate use.
What if my child forgot their Yondr pouch at home? On the first occurrence, the student will be loaned a Yondr pouch that will be returned to a dean at the end of the day. Any subsequent occurrence will result in the deans confiscating the cell phone, telephoning home to inquire about the location of the pouch, and returning the cell phone at the end of the school day.
What if my child does not place their cell phone inside the Yondr pouch? The cell phone will be confiscated, held by the deans, and returned to a parent or guardian. A phone call will be made home to notify guardians of the situation.
What if the case gets damaged or lost?
The Yondr Pouch is a school issued supply similar to text books. It is free to use but the student if responsible for it's well being. If a Yondr pouch is lost or damages, families will be charged $25 for a replacement. All Yondr pouches are to be returned in good condition on the last day of the school year. If a pouch is not returned or $25 is not paid to the school, the student's report card will be withheld.
JHS 123 strives to have 100% attendance every day! Being in school everyday and having good attendance is extremely important to a student's growth and academic success. If students are absent from school, they miss out on important learning and may fall behind on assignments. Students should do their best to be in school everyday unless they are sick or have a family emergency.
Attendance is taken every day during first period. It is important that students are on time and ready to learn at 8:07am.
If a student is absent or late, the attendance office will call home to determine why they are not in school and check that everything is okay. If a student knows they will be absent for any reason, please call the school in advance to inform the teachers.
Our school’s guidance counselors and social workers play an important role in our students’ personal and social development, problem-solving skills, and academic achievements. In addition, a large focus of their work is preparing students for high school. Our guidance counselors will be providing ongoing individual and small group counseling and high school readiness workshops throughout the year.
If a student is ever facing any personal issues in school with friends, classmates, peers, and/or teachers, please reach out to the assigned counselor. Issues like bullying and peer pressure are common in middle school and we want you to know that they’re always available to talk to if needed.
Counselors/Social Workers:
6th Grade - Ms. Guzman, Social Worker
7th Grade - Ms. Bracetti, Guidance Counselor
8th Grade - Ms. Auli, Guidance Counselor
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