For Parents

Last Updated 9/7/22

Answers to some of your questions. If your question isn't answered below, email q@newdesignhigh.com.

1. Where do I find my child's progress/grades? 

As of September 2022, we've transitioned  to a new online grade book platform called Jumprope. Parents will receive information about how they can register for Jumprope within the first quarter of school by mid-November.

2. How do I receive up to date information from New Design?  

We have several digital communication tools. Remind sends announcements to your cell phone. To sign up for Remind, send a text to 81010, and in the message type @FILL THIS IN! We also send information via a system that uses your cell phone number. If your cell phone number changes, please email tech@newdesignhigh.com

3. How do I report a change of address or change of phone number? 

Email mariaherrara@newdesignhigh.com with any change of address or phone number.

4. What are the online platforms I should definitely be connected to?

There are four online platforms you should definitely be connected to: 

1. Jumprope is our online grading platform. More information to come. 

2. Operoo is our platform to collect blue card information, and other vital information. Click here for more info.

3. Kinvolved is our attendance system that automatically texts or emails you when your student is absent or late to school or class. You don't need to do anything, except to email us at tech@newdesignhigh.com if your cell phone or email address changes. 

4. Remind is a reminder application we use to send announcements. To sign up for Remind, send a text message to 81010 with the following message:  @FILL THIS IN! 

5. What is Operoo, and how do I register? 

Click here for more information about Operoo.

6. Who is in charge of the parent/teacher association, and how do I get involved?
   New Design teachers Joytrese George and Deborah Shatah run our Family Teacher Association . To get involved, please fill out this form.

7. What are student led conferences? How are they different from parent/teacher conferences? 

Student led conferences (SLCs) are an opportunity for your student to showcase his/her/their learning to parents, guardians, New Design staff, and any others the student would like to invite. Student led conferences happen at least once or twice each year. Student led conferences are different from parent/teacher conferences because during SLCs, the student drives the conversation between the adults participating. During p/t conferences, the conversation tends to be between the parent and teacher, sometimes with little to no input from the student. 

8. Where is your student handbook? 

Our student handbook is currently being updated and will be made available by the end of the quarter.

9. Where is the New York City Department of Education's calendar? 

See the DOE calendar here. 

10. If I still have questions, who can I contact? 

Email info@newdesignhigh.com for any questions you may have.