JHS 226 Virgil I. Grissom Academy Organization

The academy structure provides a unique identity to each grade level, with specific activities planned for each grade to bolster this sense of community. Across all grade levels, instruction and extracurricular activities emphasize creativity, critical thinking, real-world applications of learning, and student ownership. 

6th Grade Discovery and Explorations Academy

6th grade students enter and exit the building through the entrance on 121st street.

Assistant Principal: Ms. Tina Barcenilla (TBarcenilla@schools.nyc.gov)

Student Support Specialist/Dean: Ms. Priscilla Gooden (PGooden2@schools.nyc.gov)

Guidance Counselor: Ms. Pamela Paisley (PPaisley@schools.nyc.gov)

7th Grade Humanities Academy

7th grade students enter and exit the building through the main entrance on Rockaway Blvd near the corner of 121st Street.

Assistant Principal: Mr. Larry Melamed (LMelamed@schools.nyc.gov)

Student Support Specialist/Dean: Ms. Shenika Frasier (SFrasier2@schools.nyc.gov)

Guidance Counselor: Ms. Lorraine Deacy (LDeacy@schools.nyc.gov)

8th Grade Renaissance Academy

8th grade students enter and exit the building through the main entrance on Rockaway Blvd near the corner of 121st Street.

Assistant Principal: Ms. Maria Frangella (MFrangella@schools.nyc.gov)

Student Support Specialist/Dean: Ms. Tracy Reid (TReid32@schools.nyc.gov)

Guidance Counselor: Mr. Jerry Jean (JJean25@schools.nyc.gov)