The School for Classics: An Academy of Thinkers, Writers and Performers

We offer a challenging academic curriculum that emphasizes classical literature, academic writing, technology, and self-expression through the performing arts. Our students have the opportunity to master all aspects of performing arts production, including acting, public speaking, stage production, costume design, set design, lighting, production management, and marketing. SMART Boards and student laptops are used in daily instruction. The bi-weekly advisory/college readiness program allows students to work collaboratively and develop strong communication skills. Students attend classes in our fully equipped, state-of-the-art science, and computer labs, which they can also access after school.

• Acting: Students engage in portraying complex characters, scene work, monologues, and improvisation. Dance: Gain introduction to the language of dance, develop improvisational skills and basic choreographic devices, and learn the history and technique of major dance forms. Both of these studies culminate in performances that prepare students for college auditions and contribute to their portfolios.
• Students gain artistic confidence by engaging in and learning about technical theater, stagecraft, designing and creating scenery, costume design, lighting, make-up, special effects, and basic drafting skills. Students actively participate in preparing the schoolÂ’s main stage productions.

• Priority to New York City residents who attend an information session
• Priority to New York City residents who attend an information session
• Then to New York City residents
• Then to New York City residents

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Performance major: Acting-movement and voice; Students explore theatrical literature and work on ensemble building and public speaking skills

Production major: Technical theater design and management

Dance major: Training, history, and techniques of dance culminating in a dance portfolio

Science Research, Music, Common Core English, Storytelling, Honors English, Honors History, Health, Survey of African-American Literature, Advisory

Students participate in theatrical productions throughout the school year.

B13, B14, B15, B20, BM5, Q7, Q8

CUNY College Now, Drama, Choir/Music, Girls Leadership, Green Team, Dance Step Team, Math, Music, Open Gym, Peer Tutoring, School Leadership Team (SLT), Fitness Club, Student Government, Literary Magazine, Track, Culinary Arts, Common Grounds

Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Track, Girls Volleyball, Cheerleading

• Performance
• Production

• Performing Arts
• Performing Arts