ACADEMICS

Scholars’ Academy Seawolves

Scholars’ Academy students, also known as Seawolves, are hardworking and resilient. Students ‘CHARGE’ their way towards success! They work their best to maintain an 85% or higher overall Grade Point Average and a 95% or higher attendance rate.

"I love to learn and like everything about this school."
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Waseq S.
8th Grade Student
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Our Seawolves are hardworking in class.

Scholars Academy provides individual devices to all students.

Academics

The Scholars

The Seawolves in our school care for one another and support each other greatly, within academics and other fields throughout the school. According to Regina M. “the students support each other and are very kind.“

Academic Statistics

In The Scholars’ Academy, we have a 100% graduation rate, we are the 17th highest rated school in New York City. We have a 95% math proficiency and a 98% reading proficiency. 

Social Emotional Academic Learning

Students engage in weekly Advisory Sessions and Guidance Assemblies. They also engage in monthly SEAL Days where students follow a modified schedule aligned with social, emotional, academic learning 

Topics for MS include: Social and Cultural Awareness in building student relations, Emotional/Mental Health and Student Wellness, and academic support for College and Career Readiness

Topics for HS include: Promoting Self-Care, Positive Mental Health, & Mindfulness

Data Highlights

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Accelerated Academic Courses

The Scholars’ Academy prepares students for college and careers. Scholars in grades 6-12 are programmed for honors classes beginning in grade six.  Scholars can complete 6 high school credits during their time in middle school.  Due to the challenging and accelerated structure of our program, scholars have the ability to graduate with 27 college credits.  Scholars can earn college credits through the Advanced Placement Exams or our partnership with St. Francis College. 

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St. Francis College Credit Opportunities for high school students include:

  • College-Level English Language
  • College-Level English Literature
  • College-Level Biology
  • College-Level Chemistry
  • College-Level Physics
  • Physics C – Physics & the Modern World
  • Computer Science
  • Survey of Western Civilization
  • Psychology
  • Orientation in Art
  • Fundamentals in Music Theory
  • Calculus I
  • Algebra & Trig for Science Majors
    *These are Scholars’ Academy courses certified by St. Francis College

AP Level Course Opportunities for high school students include:

  • AP English Language
  • AP English Literature
  • AP Biology
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Physics C
  • AP Calculus AB & BC
  • AP Computer Science Principles* (new )
  • AP Computer Science A
  • AP Psychology
  • AP Art History
  • AP Music Theory
  • AP World History
  • AP Capstone: AP Seminar & AP Research (anticipated approval 2022)

*These are Scholars’ Academy courses certified by The College Board

Middle School Course Work

Grade Six and Seven

Humanities: Interdisciplinary Course: English Language Arts and History

Mathematics: Mathematics: Inquiry Approach  

Science & Health: Science: Hands-on Labs and Cooperative Learning

STEAM: Agriculture focused curriculum on gardening & sustainability

Visual Arts: Sketching & Shading

Physical Education: Calisthenics, Ipad Fitness. Yoga, Dance, Sports 

Grade Eight

Humanities: Interdisciplinary Course: English Language Arts and History: Reconstruction to the Present Time

Algebra I: Inquiry Approach of Regents Level Algebra

Living Environment: Hands-on Living Environment State Mandated Labs

Spanish I: Language acquisition: speaking, reading, and listening skills 

Students take the Spanish Proficiency exam to earn one year of high school credit in a Language Other Than English (LOTE)

Music: Music theory focusing on digital instruments, recording  software and various web-based applications

Physical Education: Calisthenics, Ipad Fitness, Yoga, Dance, Sports 

 *Students have the opportunity to earn six high school credits in Algebra I, Living Environment & Spanish upon successful completion of their coursework and exams 

High School Course Work

Grade 9
• English
• US History
• Geometry or Algebra I
• Physics or Earth Science
• Spanish II
• Music or Art Track
• Physical Education

 Grade 10
• English
• Government & Global History
• Algebra II
• Chemistry or Biology
• Spanish III
• AP Capstone
• Music or Art Track
• Physical Education

Grade 11
• AP English Language
• Global History & Geography 
• AP World History
• Precalculus, College Calculus, AP Calculus, Algebra Applications
• College Chemistry, AP Chemistry
• College Biology, AP Biology
• AP Spanish
• AP Capstone
• AP Computer Science Principles
• Health
• Physical Education/Fitness

Grade 12
• College English Literature 
• AP English Literature
• Economics
• College Calculus, AP Calculus
• AP Physics C
• College Chemistry, AP Chemistry
• College Biology, AP Biology
• Computer Science
• Physical Education
Add’l AP Course Offerings:
• AP Music Theory
• AP Art History
• AP Psychology
• AP Capstone