Night School to begin Oct. 12

  • Posted October 1, 2021
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Albany High School’s Night School Program will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 12 at Abrookin Career and Technical Center, located at 99 Kent St.

The program will run from 4-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The academic schedule will coincide with Albany High's schedule going forward.

The program provides an alternative setting to students at who need a different option than the traditional daytime school. Students with family obligations, employment responsibilities, as well as those who simply benefit from a smaller setting find the Night School a place where they can focus on meeting graduation requirements.

The focus of the Night School Program is strictly academics and meeting the requirements for graduation. This highly structured program is designed for juniors and seniors who have fallen behind, and it provides them with an opportunity to graduate with their class or within the next school year. The program seeks to improve students' attitudes toward learning and to give them a sense of improved responsibility toward their education and post-secondary goals. Classroom teachers help students to focus in on the information and skills needed for success on the New York State Regents Exams.

Requirements

  • The program is restricted to juniors and seniors
  • Students must have at least 10 credits
  • Students must be at least 17 years old
  • Attendance is mandatory; more than four unexcused absences may result in expulsion

Features

  • Special education consultants available every night of the week
  • Transition planning services provided for special education students
  • Social worker participates in the daily activities of the program
  • All required courses including Regents classes and review classes
  • College recruitment events
  • Job fairs with interview preparation
  • Special events and speakers to teach life skills
  • If students are unsuccessful, staff can facilitate a smooth transition to a GED program
  • This is not a GED program. Students will receive a full Albany High School Diploma
  • Most teachers are employed by Albany High School and all have New York State certifications

Gregory Baker and Timothy Farry are program coordinators, and Assistant Principal Nicole Newman is the program administrator. If you are interested in having your student participate in Night School, please complete this application and return it to your student’s academy.

For more information, you can call (518) 475-6400 or email gbaker@albany.k12.ny.us or tfarry@albany.k12.ny.us.