Services

Inspired by the junior caucus, we, as your freshmen caucus presidents, would like to do something similar. We understand that freshman year is a valuable time to socialize with other students and create friendships. With so many tests and after school activities, we understand that getting to know other people may be difficult. Freshmen student interviews would help solve this issue using a simple process. Every two weeks, we will send out a special prompt (e.g. tell us the name of someone who you think drinks the most coffee) to the freshmen class and ask you to nominate either yourself or a friend who best fits the prompt. After one week, we will, with your consent, interview you, share it with the rest of your classmates on social media, and create a more engaging community! 

The Freshmen Board will be a space for freshmen and other students to write fun and inspiring stories that motivate you. We understand that freshman year can be an emotional roller-coaster. There may be days when you just got a bad grade and want to hear some words of comfort, or maybe you just don’t have the motivation to do something. On those days, you will be able to go to the Freshmen Board, a physical space where you can read notes from your very own classmates and peers! These handwritten notes can be anything from personal stories to little quotes that you think will help your classmates. This will help you realize that you are NOT alone, and that the students at Stuyvesant are here to support you!

In the beginning of the year, the student announcers played the entire school a fun song on the loudspeakers. We have asked many students whether or not they enjoyed it, and it has been made clear that hearing a fun song at the beginning of the day with the rest of your classmates helps boost your mood! As your freshman caucus presidents, we will coordinate with the school to push for at least one "clean" song requested by monthly online poles of students to be played on the loudspeaker for at least 10 seconds.

The groups would include online and in-person groups of students who share teachers, are studying for the same tests, and share clubs, made so students feel less alone at Stuyvesant. 

To motivate students to study and work hard throughout the school year, we propose the Spirit Couch. The Spirit Couch is an organized monthly raffle granting the fortunate winner and up to two friends exclusive access to a comfortable front-row couch setup with included snacks and drink at a Stuyvesant sports game if permitted. This creates a memorable opportunity for them to enjoy the game alongside their friends. Students would get two raffle tickets if they have a 93% GPA or higher, and three raffle tickets if they have completed the monthly library reading challenge. 

We strive to bring about further discounts for foods and drinks at establishments near Stuyvesant. An example of these discounts may include price reductions at restaurants at Brookfield Place.