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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.

On Monday, October 26th-  Cohort E will be in person for blended learning. 

DAILY HEALTH SCREENINGS INFORMATION FOR BLENDED STUDENTS

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR

October 19th, 2020

Attention Students:  If you are experiencing difficulties using your DOE email (@nycstudents.net), it is because the DOE has updated your email address and you need to now reset your password here:

https://idm.nycenet.edu/students/start.form

October 16th, 2020

There is a PTA Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 21st at 6:45pm.  The topic of the meeting is College Admissions and the meeting is open to all families.  Pre-Registartion is required.

October 4th, 2020

There is an Emergency Virtual PTA Meeting being held on Monday, October 5th at 6:30pm. Pre-Registration is required.

October 3rd, 2020

  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. Please complete online.

October 2nd, 2020

On Monday, October 5th -  Cohort B will be in person for blended learning. 

Attention Blended Learning Students:  If it is not on your schedule to attend in person today, please enter your attendance here:  www.tinyurl.com/AASBlended as you work on your classes remotely so that your official attendance can be taken.  If you have any questions, please email Mr. Solkoff. 

September 29th, 2020

Daily Health Screenings Information for Blended Students

Update for Families on COVID-19 Testing (From the Chancellor)

September 26th, 2020

Free and Low-Cost Internet Options

There are several free or low-cost internet options available to New York City students and families. Visit the DOE website for more information: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/learn-at-home/technical-tools-and-support/free-and-low-cost-internet-options.

 

Link to Announcements Prior to September 26, 2020

Important Links

Request a Laptop for Remote Learning

Daily Health Screenings Information

Remote Learning Set Up (GOOGLE CLASSROOM CODES)

To Switch to a Fully Remote Program

Fall 2020 Daily Class Schedule

Faculty Email List

Lunch Form Application

Claim Your NYC Student Email Account

Teach Hub (for Google Classroom)

Pupilpath

Request Assistance for Pupilpath 

Request a Face to Face (Tax) Letter

 2020-2021 Student and Parent Handbook

NYC DOE's Health and Safety Policies and Procedures for Fall 2020 (as of August 18, 2020)

Get the most current facts regarding Coronavirus 

School Calendar

New Building Project Updates

Information about Student Activities

Important NYC DOE Documents and Links

All Distributed Handouts

Parent Teacher Association

New Building for the Academy of American Studies (In Construction)

 

    NEW BUILDING COMING IN 2021 - More Information here!

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.

    

Welcome New Students!

PUPILPATH

 

REQUEST PUPILPATH SUPPORT 

Don't forget to download the free app on your smartphone!

Video Demonstration for Pupilpath Registration and adding a second child to your account

End of the Year - June 2020

Academic Pep Rally 

Graduation 2020

  

Happenings @ American Studies

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.

   

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

 PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS AND PARENTS

Open Houses For Fall 2021 Admissions

TBA

Tours of the school campus are arranged by appointment only (TBA).  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

 

Newsweek's Top High Schools

Newsweek's List of High Schools "Beating the Odds"

  

Washington Post's America's Most Challenging High Schools 2017

Washington Post's America's Most Challenging High Schools 2017

  

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

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