is an alternative high
school of the Department of Education of the City of New York working in
cooperation with the Department of Corrections.
We are an arts based school offering standard academic courses in English,
mathematics, science, social studies and computer literacy. We provide our
students with an Arts program which works with The Waterways Project of
Ten Penny Players. Additionally, our students are able to acquire or
improve some vocational skills through training in our professionally
equipped print, barber, culinary, and auto shops.
The average length of enrollment per student is approximately two months.
However, it is not unusual for a few students to stay a few days, a year,
or more than a year. Most of our students are still in the adjudication
process of their cases. To address this situation, we offer classes which
give our students a better understanding of criminal law and court
proceedings.
The educational levels of our students range from those with special
educational needs to others who have high school diplomas, GEDs, or have
already earned college credits. Despite the difficult circumstances, the
administration and staff, along with a core of active parents are working
to create an environment conducive to learning and academic excellence.