Benefits of the Scholar's program

• Major subject classes with other scholars.
  
• Advanced Placement classes in junior year and senior year. AP Calculus, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP United States History
• In dept-college and career counseling
• Outstanding oportunities for scholarships. In the past, our students have been awarded scholarships to Franklin Marshall College (POSSE), New York University, Cornell, and Sophie Davis Medical College
• Over $3.5 million in college scholarships for Class of 2005
• Active chapter of National Honor Society (ARISTA)
• Participation in Junior Achievement of New York Programs: High School Heroes, culminating in an essay contest where students may win prizes up to a $2,500 Saving Bond
• Numerous opportunities for community and school service: American Cancer Society's Breast Cancer Walk, Friends of Karen (children's charity), New York Cares Park Cleanup, tutoring
• Spring term college tour for Juniors
• Opportunities to demonstrate leadership as a member of Global Young Leaders Confederence and Nation Youth Leadership Forum
• Scholars Institute Program Coordinator available to meet with students to discuss academic performance and progress
• College Admissions Officers give more consideration to applicants who are part of an academically challenging program like our Scholars Institute!