Academy of American Studies

Our college preparatory school focuses on American history and its interdisciplinary connections. Students learn in a supportive environment, allowing them to grow socially, emotionally, and academically. As the flagship high school of the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, we provide insights into AmericaÂ’s history through a rigorous curriculum that includes study in art, music (with a focus on opera), theater, and journalism. Our Advanced Placement (AP) program and partnerships with CUNY and St. JohnÂ’s University allow students to earn college credits. Our curriculum is enriched with trips to historical sites, the theater, and the opera, as well as community service, sports, and additional activities.

• A challenging program focusing on American History throughout all four grades.
• Integrates literature, history and art with a focus on writing.

• Priority to Queens students or residents
• Priority to Queens students or residents
• Then to New York City residents
• Then to New York City residents

• 98% of offers went to this group
• 99% of offers went to this group

• Demonstrated Interest: School Visit
• Course Grades: English (83-100), Math (84-100), Social Studies (83-100), Science (83-100)
• Written Contact With School
• Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (2.8-4.5), Math (3.3-4.5)
• Attendance
• Demonstrated Interest: School Visit
• Written Contact With School
• 98% of offers went to this group
• 99% of offers went to this group

iLearnNYC: Program for expanded online coursework and self-paced learning

Additional courses in American History and Law, Senior Thesis, Trips to historic sites, CUNY College Now at LaGuardia Community College

College Advantage through St. JohnÂ’s University: Human Biology, Digital Media, Painting, Journalism, Playwriting, Acting, Global Voices Through Film

Linkages with the Metropolitan Opera, Noguchi Museum, 92nd Street Y, Museum of Modern Art, Theatre for a New Audience, Judith Shakespeare Company

New York State Theatre Education Association, Center for Arts Education, The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

AP Economics, AP English, AP Environmental Science, AP Human Geography, AP Spanish, AP US Government and Politics, AP US History

B62, Q100, Q101, Q102, Q103, Q32, Q39, Q60, Q66, Q67, Q69

Internships

Academy Gazette Newspaper, Literary Magazine, Big Sib, College Discovery, Debate Team, Eagles in the Afternoon Radio Show, Ecology and Environmental Concerns, History, Improvisational Theatre, International Thespian Society, Knitting, Model UN, Multicultural, National Honor Society, SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), Senior Committee, Spirit Squad (Cheerleaders), Student Government, Blood Donation Drives, Charity Walks

Baseball Club

• Academy of American Studies
• Intensive Academic Humanities

• Humanities & Interdisciplinary
• Humanities & Interdisciplinary