IN THEIR OWN WORDSWe are a small 6-12 secondary school that prepares all students for college and careers. We set high standards and work with all of our students to help them meet these standards. With no more than 22 students per class, teachers are able to provide personal attention in a respectful environment. Students, staff, families and community members all see themselves as part of a team whose main goal is the success of every individual student.
COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTSPrograms: Block Scheduling (Longer Classes), Performance-based Assessments, Portfolio Roundtables, Three Computer Labs, Studio Arts, Advisory System, SAT Prep, Full-time College Counselor, Mentoring, Teen to Teen, Beacon After-school Jobs Program
Language Classes: French, Spanish
Advanced Placement Courses: Economics: Macro, English Language and Composition, Government and Politics: United States
PARTNERSHIPS- Community-Based Organizations: Upward Bound, University Settlement, Working Playground Arts Organization, The Door, Loisaida Inc., Aspira Inc., Peer Health Exchange, Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City, Beacon
- Higher Education Institutions: Teachers College, New York University, The New School, John Jay College, Hunter College, Brooklyn College, City University of New York
- Cultural/Arts Organizations: Expand, Third Street Music School
- Not-for-Profit: New Visions for Public Schools, Coalition of Essential Schools, Center for Collaborative Education
- Corporate: Prudential Securities
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIESLeadership & Support: Peer Tutoring, Student Council, Respect Committee, Aspira, After-school Tutoring, Saturday Test Prep, Parent Education
Academic: National Honor Society, College Classes, SAT Prep
Artistic: Art Gallery
Clubs: Travel, Principal's Book, Graphic Novel, Gay-Straight Alliance, Literary Magazine, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Yoga, Chess, Portfolio
PSAL SPORTS TEAMSBoys: Baseball, Basketball
Girls: Basketball
SCHOOL SPORTSBasketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Flag Football, Yoga