Policies
Programming Policy
As a college and career high school, we design student programs with the intent of ensuring that students are on track for the Advanced Regents Diploma and are able to take Advanced Placement Courses. Our goal is for students to graduate in 4-years while preparing them for the college entrance requirements and rigorous college level work. Programming decisions are made in line with this philosophy. For example, Teachers, Assistant Principals, and the Programming Chairperson recommend students, based on academic performance, for AP courses. As a small high school programming flexibility is limited. Therefore, students who are programmed in line with our philosophy above are to remain in their current classes and college preparatory program.
Academic Discipline
To improve attendance and minimize student lateness we have instituted an Academic Lunch detention program to provide students with the opportunity to be on track with their academics. Furthermore, to ensure that all students stay on track towards graduating high school in four years we have implemented an academic policy that requires students to pass their classes prior to attending a school dance or senior event. This policy ensures that students work hard in all of their classes so they can be college and career ready.