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ELIGIBILITY
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  • Then to Bronx students
  • Then to New York City residents

SITE ACCESSIBILITY
  • Functionally Accessible

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

ELL PROGRAMS
  • ESL

ENROLLMENT (10/31/2008)
  • School Opened: Sep 2003
  • Grades Served (2010 - 2011): 09,10,11,12

SCHOOL STATISTICS AND REPORTS
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IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Our school is dedicated to supporting the growth of young adults as they become creative, inspirational individuals who value integrity, self-worth and commitment to their community. In partnership with Lehman College, we offer small classes and challenging courses geared towards academic excellence. With an emphasis on Business and Technology and by forming real partnerships among students, teachers, parents and local community leaders, we help our students gain a greater understanding of themselves, their community and the world around them.

COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Programs: Computer Technology, Herban City Business Class, Entrepreneurship, Virtual Enterprise, Hospitality, Marketing, Astor Advertising, Business Mathematics Electives, Wilson Reading Program, SAT Preparation
Language Classes: French, Spanish
Advanced Placement Courses: English Language and Composition, Environmental Science

PARTNERSHIPS
  • Community-Based Organizations: South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation (SoBRO)
  • Higher Education Institutions: Lehman College
  • Cultural/Arts Organizations: The Bronx Zoo
  • Not-for-Profit: The Posse Foundation
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Leadership & Support: School Spirit Committee, Student Government, School Leadership Team, Senior Council
Academic: Peer Mediation Training Program, National Honor Society (Arista), College Field Trips, Lehman TRIO Program, Student Internship Program
Artistic: Gospel and Concert Choirs, Pep and Jazz Bands, Mural Painting, Theater Elective
Clubs: Theatre, Chess, Dance, Herban City Business, School Newspaper, Yearbook, Free the Children, Step Team

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS
Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Football & JV Football, Golf, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball
PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Astor Collegiate Academy (Business)
X17A Limited Unscreened 9 N/A N/A
10 N/A N/A
Business Limited Unscreened
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • Students can participate in many Lehman College Programs like the Summer Bridge to High School, Talent Search Program, Saturday Academy and College Now Program. Each is designed to promote academic success while encouraging students to pursue higher education through early college awareness and college readiness. In the process, students can earn high school elective and college credits.

OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION
Please contact the school directly to find out more about Open House dates.
HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Astor Collegiate Academy, DBN 11X299 , Borough of Bronx