IN THEIR OWN WORDSThe Monroe Academy for Visual Arts & Design (MAVAD) is a comprehensive high school that enriches its curricula with an emphasis in the visual arts. Our goals are to provide students with the best educational opportunities in all major content areas and to help students to develop their leadership potential. We offer a wide range of school and community activities.
COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTSPrograms: Community Achievement Project in the Schools (CAPS), "Stage Doors" Program of Theatre Development Fund (TDF)
Language Classes: Spanish
Advanced Placement Courses: English Literature and Composition
PARTNERSHIPS- Community-Based Organizations: Counseling In Schools, New York City Mission Society
- Hospital Outreach: Montefiore Medical Center
- Cultural/Arts Organizations: Theatre Development Fund, National Book Foundation
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIESLeadership & Support: Peer Leadership Class, School/Community Service Projects, Student Government, Readers are Leaders, BRAVO HIV/AIDS Peer Education Program, Citywide and National Writing and Art Contests; Trips, Internships, Montefiore Medical Center Project
Academic: Kaplan SAT Prep Class, Poetry Slams
Clubs: Fashion, Performing Arts
PSAL SPORTS TEAMSBoys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Outdoor Track, Swimming, Volleyball
Girls: Basketball, Outdoor Track, Softball