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ELIGIBILITY
  • Priority to Queens residents
  • Then to New York City residents

SITE ACCESSIBILITY
  • Not Accessible

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
  • Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT)
  • SETSS

ELL PROGRAMS
  • ESL

ENROLLMENT (10/31/2008)
  • Grades Served (2010 - 2011): 09,10,11,12

SCHOOL STATISTICS AND REPORTS
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IN THEIR OWN WORDS
As the flagship school of the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, our mission is to "prepare today's students for tomorrow's challenges by providing insights into America's rich history." Our school setting allows for a warm, supportive environment that fosters small learning communities. We have an extensive variety of extracurricular activities, including teams, clubs and peer tutoring.

COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Programs: Additional Courses in American History, Research, Law, Senior Thesis, Seminars and Trips to Historic Sites (Philadelphia, Sturbridge, historic lower Manhattan, Gettysburg, Boston, Plymouth, Washington, D.C., and West Point), Piano, College Now, Careers in Arts, Digital Media, Journalism, Playwriting, Acting, Global Voices Through Film
Language Classes: French, Spanish
Advanced Placement Courses: Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, European History, Spanish Language, United States History

PARTNERSHIPS
  • Community-Based Organizations: Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
  • Higher Education Institutions: LaGuardia Community College, St.John's University
  • Cultural/Arts Organizations: Center for Arts Education, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Students Live, New York State Theatre Education Association, Manhattan Theatre Club, Judith Shakespeare Company
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Leadership & Support: Student Government
Academic: Internships, National Honor Society
Artistic: Improvisational Theatre Club, International Thespian Society, Eagles in the Morning Radio Show, Step Team, Spring Musical; Publications: Academy Gazette, Academy Review, Literary Magazine
Clubs: Big Sib, History, Model United Nations, Senior Committee, Think Quest, Pilates, Environmental Concerns Club

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Volleyball
Girls: Basketball, Softball, Volleyball
PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Academy of American Studies (Humanities & Interdisciplinary)
A challenging program focusing on American History throughout all four grades
Q71A Ed. Opt. 9 N/A N/A
10 N/A N/A

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Intensive Academic Humanities (Humanities & Interdisciplinary)
Integrates literature, history and art with a focus on writing
Q71B Screened 9 N/A N/A
Scores
  • English:(85-100)
  • Math:(85-100)
  • Social Studies:(85-100)
  • Science:(85-100)
Standardized Test Scores:
  • Math Level(s): 3-4
  • English Language Arts Level(s): 4
Requirements:
  • Review of Attendance & Punctuality
Humanities & Interdisciplinary Ed. Opt., Humanities & Interdisciplinary Screened
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • Weekend Program offered

OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION
There will be an Open House on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 6:30 PM in the auditorium. Call 718-361-8786 to make a reservation. Tours are offered on most Thursdays at 8:30 AM from September 17, 2009 through June 3, 2010 by appointment only. Students and their parents should reserve a tour by calling 718-361-8786.

SHOWCASE INFORMATION
U.S. News & World Report (December, 15-22, 2008 issue) named the Academy of American Studies as a silver medal winner in "America's Best High Schools." Only 37 schools in New York State received that distinction.

DID YOU KNOW?
  • Using the Academy as a model, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History has created history high schools and programs throughout the United States.
  • The Academy began its second decade in the fall of 2006
HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Academy of American Studies, DBN 30Q575 , Borough of Queens