The Business & Law Academy represents an alternative to the
traditional high school by creating a more personalized and supportive
small learning community for teachers and students, which integrates
academic and career-related courses. The meaningful learning
experiences provided at the academy provide students with the ability
and motivation to rise to the challenges presented in the global
marketplace of the 21st Century. Individual responsibility, commitment
to the community and the need for diversity in social relations and
Intellectual choices are the values that are reflected in the curriculum at
the Business & Law Academy.
A Leadership Team consisting of educators, administrators, parents and
community representatives have designed curriculum to meet the needs
of both students who will attend college or go directly into the workforce.
Students become the producers and teachers act as facilitators while
stressing team cooperation and competition. Furthermore, through our
rigorous instructional program and professional development programs,
students learn the current technology and its applications in the real
world. Students and teachers develop an appreciation for learning as a
lifelong commitment with continual upgrading into retirement.
Assessment will be authentic based on project-based learning as well as
an emphasis on passing standardized tests. With the emphasis on what
students can do in the real world as well as compliance in
performance-based standards, students can achieve skill levels that will
enable them to participate in the workforce through internship programs
(law firms and fortune 500 companies) as well as pass proficiency
examinations necessary for entrance into college programs for
Associate or Baccalaureate degrees).
The courses offered at the Business & Law Academy will span the
four-year high school experience and will include a menu of choices for
business and electives. All courses will focus on student-centered
teaching strategies. Students will receive certification of initial and
advanced mastery of law-related subject areas and critical thinking skills.
Scheduled Meetings: Meetings for the Business & Law Academy are
scheduled to occur during common planning periods.
traditional high school by creating a more personalized and supportive
small learning community for teachers and students, which integrates
academic and career-related courses. The meaningful learning
experiences provided at the academy provide students with the ability
and motivation to rise to the challenges presented in the global
marketplace of the 21st Century. Individual responsibility, commitment
to the community and the need for diversity in social relations and
Intellectual choices are the values that are reflected in the curriculum at
the Business & Law Academy.
A Leadership Team consisting of educators, administrators, parents and
community representatives have designed curriculum to meet the needs
of both students who will attend college or go directly into the workforce.
Students become the producers and teachers act as facilitators while
stressing team cooperation and competition. Furthermore, through our
rigorous instructional program and professional development programs,
students learn the current technology and its applications in the real
world. Students and teachers develop an appreciation for learning as a
lifelong commitment with continual upgrading into retirement.
Assessment will be authentic based on project-based learning as well as
an emphasis on passing standardized tests. With the emphasis on what
students can do in the real world as well as compliance in
performance-based standards, students can achieve skill levels that will
enable them to participate in the workforce through internship programs
(law firms and fortune 500 companies) as well as pass proficiency
examinations necessary for entrance into college programs for
Associate or Baccalaureate degrees).
The courses offered at the Business & Law Academy will span the
four-year high school experience and will include a menu of choices for
business and electives. All courses will focus on student-centered
teaching strategies. Students will receive certification of initial and
advanced mastery of law-related subject areas and critical thinking skills.
Scheduled Meetings: Meetings for the Business & Law Academy are
scheduled to occur during common planning periods.
Business & Law Academy
Janice Henry, Leader
Janice Henry, Leader
| August Martin High School 156-10 Baisley Boulevard, Jamaica, New York 11434 Phone: (718) 528-2920 © 2007 August Martin. All rights reserved. |
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