Meet the Teacher Night is September 26th
Academy of American Studies
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 2018 INFORMATION
September 19th - No School
September 22nd - "Out of the Darkness" Walk sponsored by the Queens Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @ Astoria Park. Earn Community Service by raising awareness for this important cause.
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On Monday September 24th at 6pm, Academy will be co-hosting a college fair at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts on 35th Avenue and 35th Street in Astoria. Come down and get the opportunity to speak with different admissions counselors ranging from CUNY, SUNY as well as many other types of colleges. This is the chance to get your questions answered by specific college representatives and get on their mailing lists. Parents are invited. Any questions see Mr. Canela in room 357 north.
September 26th - 5pm - Meet the Teacher Night (more details to come next week)
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Registration is open for Spring Break Trip 2019 to Amsterdam, Brussels, and Paris! There are only a few spots left! Register now and reserve your spot, pay later! Link to Register for the trip: www.eftours.com/2011937bv
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PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS AND PARENTS
Tours of the school campus are arranged by appointment only. Call 718-361-8786 to arrange a visit.
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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!
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PARENT CORNER
Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year!
Meet the Teacher Night is September 26th!
Next PTA meeting is October 10th 6:30pm.
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QUALITY REVIEW 2018
The Academy of American Studies' Quality Review was held in March and the report has been made public.
Here is a link to read the report: http://schools.nyc.gov/OA/SchoolReports/2017-18/Quality_Review_2018_Q575.pdf
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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