Have a Great Summer!
Stay Healthy and Safe!
Academy of American Studies
Summer 2020
Summer School will be coordinated by Long Island City High School to complete NX grades and previously failed classes. If you have questions before July 1, please email your guidance counselor. On July 1 and after, please email Mr. Mayer at bmayer@schools.nyc.gov
Welcome New Students!
End of the Year - June 2020
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Click here for information about end of the year updates regarding Regents Exams and Graduation
Click here for information for Remote Learning
Get the most current facts regarding Coronavirus by clicking here: nyc.gov/health/coronavirus. If you have specific questions, please email: stayinghealthy@schools.nyc.gov
CLICK HERE FOR THE DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW BUILDING COMING IN 2021 - Follow the Project here!
Academy Staff Messages to Students
Welcome to Academy of American Studies Online! Our web site is designed to help all members of our school community communicate in an efficient manner. Parents and current students, please search using the drop menus above for current information and distributed handouts. Prospective students can check out our admissions menu for information and tour schedules.
Get the most current facts regarding Coronavirus
Get the most current facts regarding Coronavirus by clicking here: nyc.gov/health/coronavirus. If you have specific questions, please email: stayinghealthy@schools.nyc.gov
Download a copy of the Chancellor's Letter on March 10th at this Coronavirus Update for Families_March 10 2020.pdf .
News Briefs
IMPORTANT DATES FOR PARENTS (updated September 26th 2019)
NEW BUILDING PROJECT UPDATES CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT STUDENT ACTIVITIES
ORDER YOUR 2019-2020 PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORM AND GYM LOCK HERE!
Sign up for REMIND Text Messages (Parents and Students)
Click here for important NYC DOE Documents and Links
Click here for All Distributed Handouts
Click here for the Student Activities Calendar
Registration is now open for Spring Break Trip 2021 to Spain. Limited space, first come, first serve. Register now and reserve your spot, and pay later. Link to Register for the trip: https://www.eftours.com/tour-website/2278401FH
Happenings @ American Studies
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS AND PARENTS
Open Houses For Fall 2020 Admissions
Monday, November 4th, 2019 6:30pm
Thursday, November 7th, 2019 6:30pm
Tours of the school campus are arranged by appointment only (Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30am). Call 718-433-2556 to arrange a visit.
Feel free to email the Principal, Mr. Bassell at wbassel@schools.nyc.gov.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE ADMISSIONS INFORMATION AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
US NEWS AND WORLD REPORT BEST HIGH SCHOOLS 2017
The Academy of American Studies made the list of US News and World Reports' Best High Schools once again! #61 out of 522 High Schools in New York State!
https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/new-york/districts/new-york-city-public-schools/academy-of-american-studies-13377
PARENT CORNER
Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year!
Next PTA meeting is March 11th at 6pm.
Parent Teacher Conferences are March 19th (5:30-8pm) and March 20th (1-3pm).
2019-2020 School Year PTA Meeting Schedule
September 26th - Thursday
October 30th - Wednesday
December 4th - Wednesday
January 23rd - Thursday
February 26th - Wednesday
March 11th -Wednesday
April 29th - Wednesday
May 27th - Wednesday
June 17th- Wednesday
QUALITY REVIEW 2018
The Academy of American Studies' Quality Review was held in March 2018 and the report has been made public.
Here is a link to read the report: CLICK HERE
If you have any questions, contact Mr. Bassell at wbassel@schools.nyc.gov
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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Contact Mr. Randle with any questions or problems.
Newsweek's Top High Schools
NY POST'S TOP 40 HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2016
Washington Post's America's Most Challenging High Schools 2017
US News and World Reports Best High Schools
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.
