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  • Report Card Day

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  • Spirit Week

    Hey Academy!
     
    Do you want to show school pride and earn community service towards the school community category? Participate by dressing up for Spirit Week, from Monday, December 9th to Friday, December 13th. 
     
    Students will receive an hour of community service per day (in the school community category) each day they participate. Community service sheets can be picked up in Room 111 and will be signed off during the beginning of 9th period each day outside of Room 111. 
     
    We hope to see you participate! 
     
    Themes of the week:
    • Monday 12/9: Pajama Day 
    • Tuesday 12/10: Twin Day 
    • Wednesday 12/11: Rhyming Day 
    • Thursday 12/12: Favorite Sports Team Jersey Day 
    • Friday 12/13: Formal Day 
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  • SLT

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  • PTA (FAFSA - In person)

    FAFSA - In Person

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  • Cafeteria

    Homecoming Dance

    Hello Academy!
     
    As we approach Homecoming season, we are proud to announce that our 2024-2025 Homecoming theme will be “Meet Me Under the Stars!”  Join us on Friday, December 13th from 5-8PM in the Cafeteria. We’ll have food, drinks, DJ and more! Have fun with friends by taking pictures in our Photo Booth, dancing to music, and have a lasting memory underneath the stars! 
     
    Homecoming does have a dress attire! 
    The following items below are discouraged:
    • Sweats/ Jeans
    • T-shirt/ Tank-tops/ Athletic wear 
    Formal Attire Clothing Encouraged:
    • Pants and Slacks
    • Dress Shirts
    • Formal dresses (Mid- length or Floor Length)
     
    If you would like to attend, the ticket price for this year is $10. This ticket is redeemable for entry, a plate and a drink. Please make sure to bring in the money to Room 111 or to a Student Government member. In addition to purchasing a ticket, you are required to bring a signed parent permission slip and behavioral contract to the event. The slip is attached to this email or pick up a permission slip from Room 111 and bring in your ID on December 13th. 
     
    Interested in running for HOCO Court? ** IMPORTANT**
    In order to run for a Homecoming title, you MUST fill out the form to nominate yourself. There are also requirements you must obtain if you run, which can be found on the poster attached and the google form linked below.
     


    This year our Homecoming Court will be:
    • King and Queen for Seniors only
    • Prince and Princesses for each grade level: Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors
    • If you are interested in running, please fill out the Google Form Link below. Good luck, and have fun!!!
     
    Best regards, 
    Homecoming Committee
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  • History Day Fair

    Annual History Fair 

    Judging and Awards Ceremony

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  • WINTER RECESS - SCHOOLS CLOSED

    SCHOOLS CLOSED

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  • WINTER RECESS - SCHOOLS CLOSED

    SCHOOLS CLOSED

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Free American History Courses For High School Students - Sponsored by Gilder Lehrman

GILDER LEHRMAN FLAGSHIP HIGH SCHOOL

The Academy was the first American history high school in the country  created in 1996 with the cooperation and partnership of the Queens High Schools Superintendency and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. We are recognized as the flagship high school of the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American history and the institute has taken the model of the Academy and duplicated it all across the country.

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Welcome New Students!

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS AND PARENTS

Feel free to email the Principal, Mr. Bassell at wbassel@schools.nyc.gov.

MORE ADMISSIONS INFORMATION AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH

 You do not need to apply for your child to receive meals. However, we do ask families to complete the Family Income Inquiry Form which helps schools receive money for their programs. Your school will send a copy of this form home with your child, or you can get it from your school’s main office.

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Statement on Accessibility

We are working to make this website easier to access for people with disabilities, and will follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0. If you need assistance with a particular page or document on our current site, please contact James Randle to request assistance. 

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