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Causes: Charter Schools, Education
Mission: The mission of harlem children's zone promise academy ii charter school is to ensure that children from under-served communities are academically, socially and emotionally ready to succeed in college and in tomorrow's workplace. The school's committed, caring staff provide comprehensive services to children in kindergarten through 12th grade - as well as to their families - so they are well equipped for the opportunities ahead.
Programs: On the new york state english language arts exam in 2017, promise academy ii outperformed the local school district, the state as a whole, the city as a whole and new york state whites. On the statewide math test, promise academy ii students outperformed the local school district, the city, the state and white students citywide and statewide. One hundred percent of the 2017 class of high-school seniors were accepted to at least one college. The promise academy ii 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 easy 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.