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ELIGIBILITY
  • Priority to continuing 8th graders
  • Then to District 5 students
  • Then to New York City residents

SITE ACCESSIBILITY
  • Not Accessible

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
  • SETSS


PROGRESS REPORT
YearGrade LevelGrade
2009ES/MSA
2008ES/MSB
2008HS C

QUALITY REVIEW
YearScore
2009Proficient
2008Underdeveloped with Proficient Features
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Choir Academy of Harlem is a performing arts school founded by Dr. Walter J. Turnbull of the Boys Choir of Harlem. We are a small, personal community that serves students in grades 6-12, offering them a challenging academic program and a strong foundation in choral music, instrumental music, dance and drama. In addition to Honors courses and Advanced Placement courses, students also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of performances to showcase their musical and artistic talents. The goal of our school is to ensure that each student graduates to become a productive citizen and a life-long learner.

COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Programs: Vocal music, Instrumental Music, Dance, Business, Kaplan, SAT Prep, Honor Society, Student Government Association, Honors Courses,Test Prep, After-school Enrichment, College Trips
Language Classes: Spanish
Advanced Placement Courses: English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Spanish Language

PARTNERSHIPS
  • Community-Based Organizations: YWCA, The Netherlands American Community Trust, PENCIL, City Year, Materials for the Arts, Cut Above Program, LensCrafters
  • Higher Education Institutions: The City College of New York
  • Financial Institutions: Banking on Our Future
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Leadership & Support: SAT Prep, Student Government Association (SGA), National Honor Society (HS), Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Saturday Academy, Test Prep, Yearbook Committee, Step Team
Academic: Financial Literacy, Debate Team, National Honor Society
Artistic: Band, Dance, Choir

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS
Girls: Soccer

SCHOOL SPORTS
Cheerleading, Step Team, Indoor and Outdoor Track, Baseball, Golf Partnerships, Floor Hockey
PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Choir Academy of Harlem (Performing Arts)
A comprehensive program of academic and artistic education. Admission is based on the outcome of a competitive audition and a review of the student's record.
M72A Audition 9 N/A N/A
10 N/A N/A
Scores
  • English:(70-100)
  • Math:(70-100)
  • Social Studies:(70-100)
  • Science:(70-100)
Standardized Test Scores:
  • Math Level(s): 2-4
  • English Language Arts Level(s): 2-4
Requirements:
  • Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Audition Information: We measure rhythmic patterns, clarity of time, concentration and how well the student matches pitches. A prepared song is not necessary.
Performing Arts Audition
Please contact the school to learn more about the audition process.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • Our school observes a uniform dress code
  • Student Summer Orientation
  • For Audition Information and Dates, please contact the school at 212-289-6227.

FAMOUS ALUMNI
Kevin Miller international concert pianist, Jonathan Iverson first African American Ringmaster for Barnum and Bailey Ringling Brothers Circus, Leon A. Williams, opera singer and original cast member of “Ragtime, the Musical; LeRoy Williams, recording artist and back-up singer for Luther Vandross; M. Roger Holland II, Associate Producer/Arranger, Daniel Billings international opera singer
HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Choir Academy of Harlem, DBN 05M469 , Borough of Manhattan