City-As-School Students design their own school program with the help of their advisor. It is required that all students attend a once a week seminar meeting with their advisors. Seminar activities can address both personal and academic issues that relate to their experiences within City-As-School.
Each academic quarter, students go through a registration process similar to what one would experience in college. Students choose to take classes on either Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Tuesday and Thursday. If one chooses a Tuesday and Thursday class schedule, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday they are required to attend an internship. Each student must carry a 27 ½ hour weekly schedule.
As part of our educational program, students must complete a graduation portfolio, which is comprised of a research paper, personal essay, career plan and a complete college application. Students are awarded a regular NYC high school local, diploma after earning 40 credits plus 7 terms of gym.