The Scholars’ Academy 27Q323

An Accelerated College Preparatory School for Grades 6-12 A Teaching and Learning Organization

Technology Today, Smarter Tomorrow Removing Time and Place from Teaching and Learning

Vision Statement: To engage the entire Scholars’ Academy Community in cultivating & celebrating well rounded scholars and citizens equipped with the knowledge, skills, & attitudes to pursue success and happiness in the 21st Century Mission Statement:

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o prepare for college and careers of the 21st Century

A Proud Member of CFN 112 The B.E.S.T. Network Principal Brian O’Connell Assistant Principals Toni Marie Viera, Michele Smyth, Scott Milczewski

School Recognition

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The Scholars’ Academy is ranked one of the Best Middle & High Schools in New York State

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Scholars’ is recognized as a “Reward School”, “Respect for All School” and “Blackboard Award School”

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We receive annual “A” Ratings on our Middle & High School Progress Reports

Learning Environment Survey Data

2013 & 2014 School Year Scholars’ Academy % Satisfaction Citywide Average % Satisfaction Instructional Core School Systems School Culture 96% 96% 96% 88% 86% 86%

Grade Six Course Work

Periods Per Week Course/Title Description 8 8 6 1 1 2-3 1 4 2 Humanities Mathematics Science Visual Arts Elective Interdisciplinary Course: Common Core English & Cultures of the World: Pre History to Enlightenment Common Core Mathematics Inquiry Approach Common Core Science: Hands-on and Cooperative Learning Painting, Sketching, Shading, Sculpting Music Physical Education Read Music, Play Piano, Compose Music using Music Technology Lab Calisthenics & Fitness Library Research Spanish Library Operations and Decorum, Research Skills, Credible Sources, Citing Sources Basic Spanish Instruction for the Novice Student Students select an elective course, such as: drama, band, chorus, dance, fitness, book publishing, science, chess, etc

Looking Forward: Regents Courses Grades 8 through 10

Grade Eight

Living Environment Algebra I

Grade Nine

U.S. History English

Grade Ten

Government & Global English Spanish I Humanities Geometry Physics Spanish II Algebra II Trigonometry Chemistry Spanish III

Looking Forward: Advanced Placement and College-Level Courses Offered

AP U.S. History AP English Language AP Psychology AP Art History AP English Literature AP Biology AP World History AP Spanish AP Calculus AP Statistics AP Chemistry AP Physics

Elective Courses

Book Publishing Journalism The Seaside Chronicle Broadway Junior Multi-Cultural and Modern Dance Sports & Fitness Science Elective Stage Crew & Media Stock Market Game Band & Chorus Yearbook Drawing & Set Design

Sports

Cheerleading Soccer Track Basketball Volleyball Archery Lacrosse Tennis Swimming Step Team Bowling & Baseball

Extra Curricular Activities

Student Government Poetry PBIS Peer Tutoring Math Club Chess Club Film Club Robotics Debate Club Science Club

School and PA Events

Career Day Respect for All Week Advisory Days Outstanding Scholar Assemblies Reading Celebration Night Math Night Science Fair Walk-a-thon Pizza Family Night Ice Skating Night

Grade 6 Trips Grade 7 Trips Grade 8 Trips Museum of Natural History Science Trip to Jamaica Bay Technology Trip to The Apple Store in NYC Classic Stage Company Museum of the Moving Image Field Day Brooklyn Chamber Theater Edgar Allen Poe House Liberty Bell Ellis Island Lower East Side Tenement Museum Jewish Heritage Museum Franklin Institute Eastern State Penitentiary Science Trip to Jamaica Bay The Bodies Exhibit Chelsea Piers Graduation Dance at Russo’s on The Bay

Middle School Dress Policy

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Light blue collared solid shirt with Scholars’ Academy logo

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Khaki or navy blue slacks or shorts

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On physical education days, students wear Scholars’ Physical Education attire

Scholars’ Academy Contract

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Maintain a minimum 85% overall GPA

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Maintain a 95% Attendance Rate

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Exhibit character that exemplifies a Scholars’ Academy student and document community service (cooperative, hardworking, amiable, respectful, trustworthy)

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Complete all work, assignments, and projects on time

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Demonstrate consistent appropriate behavior

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INCLUSIVE SERVICES

Scholars’ Academy is committed to being an inclusive accelerated school and we are actively recruiting students with IEP’s and 504’s who have demonstrated academic prowess and the capacity to flourish in the accelerated and rigorous learning environment of Scholars’ Academy.

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If your child has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and/or 504, you are strongly encouraged to include accurate information on this application as such data is considered as part of the admissions policy.

Academic and Social Student Supports

Scholars’ Academy currently provides:

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ICT (Integrated Co-Teaching)

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SETSS (Push In Special Education Teacher Support)

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Occupational Therapy (OT)

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Physical Therapy (PT)

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Speech

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Hearing

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Paraprofessional Services

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Small Group Academic Acceleration (morning, lunch, after school)

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Peer Tutoring

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Group and Individual Counseling

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*At this time, we are not handicapped accessible, we do not have an elevator.

Admission Is Based On

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Standardized Test Scores for the past two years

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Character and Learning Profile Surveys

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Attendance

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Individual Student Interviews

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Evidence of Students Overcoming Obstacles Documented by IEP’s and/or 504 Status

Deadlines:

1. By December 4, 2014: Parents must complete the online application located on our school website. It is an online form. 2. Make sure you print out 2 copies of your application before clicking submit.

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Submit 1 copy of the application to your child’s current school counselor with a self-addressed stamped envelope (business size, #10) and obtain a receipt from your child’s current school counselor. Keep the 2nd copy for your records. 4. By 1PM on December 19, 2014, your child’s current school counselor needs to complete the elementary school portion of the application and submits the COMPLETED APPLICATION to the Scholars’ Academy by mail or in person

Important Information:

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All applications MUST be submitted through your current elementary public school counselor.

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Our application process is not through middle school choice. We are not a middle school choice school.

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Students applying from private or parochial schools may submit their applications directly to Scholars’ Academy, with ALL of the supporting documentation, no later than by 1:00 pm December 19, 2014. All school reports MUST be in a sealed envelope from the school.

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Thank you for attending our November 2014 Middle School Information Session!

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Please remain seated until your row is called. We hope you enjoy the tour of our school led by Scholars’ Academy student ambassadors!

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While you wait for your tour, we will review the Frequently Asked Questions hand-out, and watch a virtual tour of the middle school as well as several other videos created by our film students!