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• A. Philip Randolph Campus High School
  
  Judith Butcher,
  Principal
  
  135th Street and Convent Avenue
  New York, NY 10031
  
  Tel: 212-926-0113
  Fax: 212-281-2726
  
  Website: www.gwhs.aprhs.k12.ny.us
  
  Hours: Monday through Friday:
  8:10 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.
  
  Program of Study: A. Philip Randolph Campus High School provides a climate where caring and supportive parents and educators engage students to create a stimulating environment that will prepare them to live productive successful lives in the 21st Century. With positive self images, social awareness and tolerance, students will become responsible and mature leaders in a technological and multicultural society. The school offers advanced placement courses in mathematics and science. In addition, students have the opportunity to participate in the Careers in Engineering program and take advanced placement calculus and engineering research classes.



• George Washington High School Campus
  School of International Business & Finance
  
  Maria Puccio,
  Principal
  
  549 Audubon Avenue
  New York, NY 10040
  
  Tel: 212-927-1841
  Fax: 212-923-4974
  
  Website: www.gwhs.k12.ny.us
  
  Hours: Monday through Friday:
  8:20 a.m. to 3:23 p.m.
  
  Program of Study: The School of International Business & Finance provides students with technological skills. Business themes are infused into a majority of courses offered, while students pursue a rigorous academic curriculum leading towards a Regents diploma and advanced placement credit. Students gain business world experiences and entrepreneurial skills through Virtual Enterprise, Academy of Business and Finance, and the Academy of Travel and Tourism. Job Shadowing, Mentoring and Internships are an integral part of the student’s program.



• George Washington High School Campus
  School of Law and Public Service
  
  Nick Polidis,
  Principal
  
  549 Audubon Avenue
  New York, NY 10040
  
  Tel: 212-927-1841
  Fax: 212-923-4974
  
  Website: www.gwhs.k12.ny.us
  
  Hours: Monday through Friday:
  8:20 a.m. to 3:23 p.m.
  
  Program of Study: The School of Law and Public Service provides students with a rigorous theme based curriculum in which students understand the relationship across subjects, between themselves and the world at large. The goal of the school is to develop mature citizens committed to their community and high achievement. Students gain experience in and knowledge of the public sector, law and their ability to make positive changes in the community. Internships, mentoring programs, and partnerships offer students the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge to real life settings.



• George Washington High School Campus
  School of Media and Communications
  
  Maritza Gonzalez,
  Assistant Principal
  
  549 Audubon Avenue
  New York, NY 10040
  
  Tel: 212-927-1841
  Fax: 212-923-4974
  
  Website: www.gwhs.k12.ny.us
  
  Hours: Monday through Friday:
  8:20 a.m. to 3:23 p.m.
  
  Program of Study: The mission of the School of Media and Communications is to inspire students to think critically, to communicate clearly and to master a rigorous, well-rounded, academic curriculum with a basis in media and communications. Students learn to incorporate integrity, responsibility, honesty, loyalty, and diligence in their professional and personal lives. This small learning community that includes students, parents, teachers, administrators, the public and private sectors, local community members, colleges, and universities operates under a covenant that is synergetic and harmonious.



• George Washington High School Campus
  School of Science and Health Careers
  
  Nick Polidis,
  Principal
  
  549 Audubon Avenue
  New York, NY 10040
  
  Tel: 212-927-1841
  Fax: 212-923-4974
  
  Website: www.gwhs.k12.ny.us
  
  Hours: Monday through Friday:
  8:20 a.m. to 3:23 p.m.
  
  Program of Study: The School of Science and Health Careers at George Washington High School fosters a sense of community in a small learning environment, developing a sense of self-esteem and respect among students and others. Through a diverse and challenging academic curriculum, focusing on the basic sciences and related experiences, the school cultivates students academically and personally to develop their interest in various sciences and health professions. The curriculum includes courses in emergency medical treatment, biotechnology, engineering technology, environmental science, and research in conjunction with NASA and scientists nationwide.



• The Frederick Douglass Academy
  
  Gregory M. Hodge,
  Principal
  
  2581 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard
  New York, NY 10039
  
  Tel: 212-491-4107
  Fax: 212-491-4414
  
  Website: www.fda.cud5.k12.ny.us
  
  Hours: Monday through Friday:
  8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  
  Program of Study: The Frederick Douglass Academy is a collaboration between District 5 and Manhattan high schools. The goal of the school is to provide a rich and vigorous academic curriculum that enables students to enter the college of their choice. The school offers a curriculum based on humanities, art, music, dance, drama, and television production technique courses.



• Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning and Social Change
  
  Sandra Johnson,
  Principal
  
  6 Edgecombe Avenue
  New York, NY 10030
  
  Tel: 212-283-8055
  Fax: 212-283-8109
  
  Website: www.tma.csd5.k12.ny.us
  
  Hours: Monday through Friday:
  8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  
  Program of Study: The mission of the Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning and Social Change is to provide students and their families with comprehensive educational and support programs that will provide them with the preparation and experience they need to meet the challenge of the work force, colleges and universities of the 21st Century. The school strongly believes that the education of Thurgood Marshall Academy students is the responsibility of the entire community, as reflected in the proverb, "It takes a village to educate a child." Therefore, the school program involves collaborative efforts with institutions, organizations, and resources within the Central Harlem area, coupled with strong parental involvement. All students are required to wear uniforms.



• Wadleigh Secondary School
  
  Carol Watson,
  Principal
  
  215 West 114th Street
  New York, NY 10026
  
  Tel: 212-749-5800
  Fax: 212-749-6463
  
  Website: www.csd3.k12.ny.us
  
  Hours: Monday through Friday:
  8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  
  Program of Study: Wadleigh Secondary School’s mission is to create a learning community for students, teachers and parents. The school offers strong academic programs in addition to addressing the interests of students in the arts, science and technology, and writing and publishing. Wadleigh’s learning community provides successful students with New York State Learning Standards. The school engages students’ families as partners in their education. Each member of the learning community is responsible for the actualization of the mission.