Student Government

Leadership Leadership is the Academy’s student government organization. The Student Government is for students who are interested in putting their efforts and energy into good deeds and overall making every students’ experience at the Academy a great success. The Student Government is made up of a Congress of representatives from all four grades and elected officers of President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary.

Advisor: James Randle

Academy International

The Academy International’s goals include raising funds and awareness for global causes, such as ending the tragedy of children soldiers.
Advisor: Susan Koo

Big Sib (New Student Orientation)

Every August, the Junior and Senior class have organized and welcomed the new students to the Academy community over a three-day orientation program that ends with new friends made a fun-filled BBQ to kick off the new year.
Advisor: James Randle

Book Club

The Academy book club meets twice a month for students who enjoy books to meet together and discuss them. This student run club invites students from all grades to participate and share their love of reading.
Advisor: Jennifer Ross

The College Discovery Club

is open to all Academy students who are interested in exploring such topics as how to plan for college, how to search for colleges, requirements that are necessary to get into college and other related topics. If you want to get a head start on discovering all aspects of the college experience and applying to college, this is the club for you!
Advisor: Nicole Colon, Stacy Drescher, Roberta Wilson

Cultural Culinary Club

The Academy Food Club’s goal is to promote cultural diversity through the exchange of cultural food. This club participates in the annual Food Festival in the Spring Semester.

Advisor: Brian Loesch

Debate Team

Each week, the debate club tackles either a research based debate or an informal one. The research based debates are assigned a week in advance in order for the students to prepare their arguments, however, it is unknown which side you will be arguing until we meet. This allows students to especially focus on their research skills while the informal debates emphasize one’s ability to be a good listener and speaker. All opinions are welcome and respected!
Advisor: Deirdre Tuite

Eagles in the Morning

The Academy’s Student Radio Team which provides an entertaining and informative daily presentation every morning.

Advisor: James Randle

ECO Club

The ECO club was formed with the goal to preserve the earth for future generations by getting students involved in various eco-friendly activities. They sponsor an annual Beach Clean-Up Event for community service.

Advisor: Sherri Greenspan

Improvisational Theatre Club

Since 1997 students have spent their Friday afternoons doing Improvisational Theatre (acting without a script). Each January, theatre students attend the New York State Theatre Education Association's Student Conference with 600 students from all over NY. The Academy has hosted NYSTEA-NYC's Share Your Drama Power in 2000, 2003, 2005, and 2006. Each June, we have our annual Alumni Improv and International Thespian Society installation.

Advisor: Mark Solkoff and Franchesa Tsatsakos

Knitting Club

This is an opportunity for students to learn a new hobby or practice their skills. Instruction and patterns will be provided so that you can make whatever garments you want, from scarves to sweaters.

Advisor: Christine Duffy

Model United Nations

This team works closely together throughout the year and will participate in Model UN conferences. It is an opportunity to work with other high interested and dedicated students who are concerned about the changing international community.

Advisor: Doug Condon

National Honor Society

Juniors and seniors are eligible. This is an elite group of students who represent the academic excellence as well as the community service spirit of the Academy.

Advisor: Mark Solkoff, James Randle, Ellen Zimmerman

SADD is a completely student run organization in which students develop awareness programs and activities that are designed to highlight social issues facing teens; for example: smoking, addictions, drinking and driving, etc.

Advisor: James Randle

The Senior Committee works throughout the year on various activities such as the prom, senior parties, senior trip, as well as designing their senior sweatshirt. These students also participate in graduation planning activities.

Advisor: Franchesca Tsatsakos

Short Story Writing Club

The Short Story Writing Club is an opportunity for students to develop their creative writing skills. Members will be able to workshop their stories and get constructive criticism to help them improve.
Advisor: Christine Duffy

Step Team

The Unique Sounds Step Team offers studnets the opportunity to come together to express their talents through rhythmic steps and dances. Unique Sounds performs at pep rallies, talent shows, and athletic events.
Advisor: Daniel Gil

The Academy participates yearly in a citywide competition creating and design an educational website.

Advisor: Brendan Smyth

Publications

Academy Gazette: The Academy student newspaper produced by our Journalism class.

Advisor: Nina Cohen

Americana: Academy’s Yearbook

Advisor: Deidre Tuite

We The Writers: Academy’s student literary magazine

Advisor: Jennifer Ross

Public School Athletic League

The Academy's athletic program augments our school's strenuous academic programs by offering students the opportunity to challenge themselves physically in the competitive and stimulating environment of interscholastic athletics.

Our school currently has seven teams participating in the Public School Athletic League's sports program: Boys and Girls Volleyball, Boys and Girls Basketball, Softball, Baseball, as well as Co-Ed Bowling.