Finding a New Principal

Many of us wonder how we receive a new principal, only a few people know. One of our teachers Mr. Brown (teacher representative) explained everything to me. I set up questions to ask him about the process; he laughed and stated, “Why me?“ I set up a meeting during my free period and began asking questions. He was very clear as to what the process was.

For us to receive a new principal we have to put together a C-30 (a board of people from within the school as well as a superintendent). There needs to be a interim acting (temporary) principal in the meantime. This board interviews the various people who apply, and they rate these interviewees. The interviewees must have some type of experience to apply for the principal job. After being interviewed by the C-30, the top interviewees have to get interviewed again by the Department of Education. This process can take as long as a year, but can be done in a shorter time frame. The top interviewees get sent to the Department of Education, where the Department decide who will be the new principal.

College Fair Feed Back

On October 07,2010 The High School for Enterprise Buseiness and Technology had there annual college fair to educate students on different colleges in and around New York City.

-Mercedes Bens 12th Grade
“I got plenty of information for the different types of colleges I will soon visit!”

-Scarlet Martinez 12th Grade
“I got information on a couple of colleges and I’m going to look them up so I could make my choice.”

-Monea Hemphill 12th Grade
“I learned that not every college is for you, and some don’t carry the major that you are looking to study. Also not every college is in your price range.”

-Keith McClain 11th Grade
“I got a lot of information on some colleges I didn’t know of, and I got some information that interested me.”

-Michael DeLaCruz 11th Grade
“I learned a lot from John Jay. I just might be going there.

-Katherine Molina 11th Grade
“In the college fair today I learned that there are many colleges that are affordable. I also learned the different majors that we can pick from. I saw a lot of opportunities presented at the college fair. I am very thankful for having on opportunities to see this many colleges in onw place.”

Noah Oliveras 10th Grade
“I learned a lot from going I’ve learned I have choices to choose, and that I want to attend a computer science school.”

Where's Mendez?

During the summer, our former principal, Mr. Mendez was promoted to superintendent of Queens. This means he will now be one of the most powerful administrators in the department of education.

Mr. Mendez advanced in his career as an educational leader and he is now responsible for the development of the 100-plus schools in Queens. Mr. Mendez was promoted based on his 14 years of success in developing the high school for Enterprise, Business and Technology as founder and principal of EBT. Mr. Mendez lead the school through a transformation from a failing school (Eastern District High) to a successful school that  has received “A’s” on its yearly quality review from the Department of Education.

Mr. Mendez will be missed, from his lively personality to his lengthy lengthy speeches.We wish Mr. Mendez continued success in his new role of superintendent and we welcome him back to our school and community.

5 minutes with Mr. Carrillo

 Coming to school this fall, most of us were surprised knowing that Mr. Mendez wasn’t our principal anymore, and that Mr. Carrillo is our interim principal. So I decided to have a few words with him, and find out what most of us are wondering.

EBT:  How did you find out you would be acting interim principal?

Mr. Carrillo: I was called for an interview with the Department of Education officials, for a referral as an acting principal. And I wanted to continue the academic legacy that Mr. Mendez left at EBT and decided to accepted the challenge.

EBT: What does it mean to be acting as the interim principal?

Mr. Carrillo: The role of the principal and the acting principal is the same. It means I have the same duties and responsibilities, that our former leader, principal and founder had.

EBT: Did Mr. Mendez gives you any words of encouragement?

Mr. Carrillo: Yes, Mr. Mendez highly recommended me and has always provided words of supports and encouragement.

EBT: What part of the job has been most unexpected for you? And what has come most easily?

Mr. Carrillo: What has been easy is to continue to have direct contact with the students and to ensure their academic success. What has been unexpected is the number of meetings that I have to attend.

EBT: Is there anything you want to say to the students at EBT?

Mr. Carrillo: I want to take this opportunity to thank all the students at the High School for Enterprise, Business and Technology for their hard work, dedication and commitment to success. I am confident that you will all reach your goals, graduate, attend college and become a productive member of our society.

BY: Lidia Hernandez