Harlem Childrens Zone Promise Academy Charter School

Programs: In 2017, promise academy students had higher aggregate scores on the english language arts test than students in the local district 5, new york city as a whole, new york state as a whole and new york city black students. On the math exam they outperformed the local district, new york city, new york state, new york city blacks, new york city whites and new york state whites. One hundred percent of the graudating class of 2017 were accepted to at least one college. The promise academy high school works with bard early college to offer pre-college and college-level classes to our students, so that many students will graduate with college-level skills and will have earned college credits. The school has an extended school day and year to give students more time on-task to master basic subjects and have enough time to pursue science, social studies, the arts and physical education. The students also have access to a free after-school program that works hand in hand with the day school as well as offering students enrichment classes in a variety of disciplines such as dance, photography, chess and fashion design. The school also has a multi-faceted program to make sure students are ready for college, which includes sat preparation classes, college counseling and campus visits, as well as support for the college application and selection processes. The school's institutional partner, harlem children's zone, also has a social-work team to address any emotional/social issues that may get flagged by teachers or school staff. We also make sure that children have access to up-to-date technology: each classroom is equipped with a smartboard and students have access to laptop computers. The overall goal is to make sure each child gets what he or she needs in order to succeed academically and become well-rounded and public spirited, ready for college and adulthood.