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THE LAFAYETTE EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX In this section we will keep our members informed as to the happenings at The Lafayette Educational Complex. It was through the efforts of our Association that we were able to keep the name of our Alma Mater alive and, of course, we will continue to offer our support to the three new schools as well as the phase out of the comphrensive Lafayette High School. Below is a brief description of the visions of THE THREE NEW SCHOOLS. THE HIGH SCHOOL OF SPORTS MANAGEMENT, Robin Pitts, Principal Our vision is to provide students with a dynamic learning environment where respect is mutual, ideas are shared and learning is not limited to the classroom. Through sports and sport-related fields, such as marketing, management, law, medicine, journalism and broadcasting, HSSM will provide students with experiential learning opportunities. Professionals in the fields mentioned have collaborated with the staff of HSSM to create the school's curriculum. Sports agents, attorneys, doctors, writers, broadcasters and athletes will be teachers and mentors to the students.
LIFE ACADEMY HS FOR FILM & MUSIC, Kaia Mashariki, Principal In partnership with The Institute for Student Achievement, Life Academy incorporates the seven core educational princiles to empower students to achieve their goals through collaboration, inquiry based project learning, and a dynamic curriculum Life Academy is a small, safe, college preparatory environment where students pursue their learning in an atmosphere supported by the entire school community. We are currently building a four-year film program i conjunction with NYU that will enable students to receive their Career and Technical Education Certification when they graduate. EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL FOR COMMUNITY LEADERS, Sarah Weeks, Principal Leaders prepares students for success in college and careers using the Expeditionary Learning OUtward Bound model. This fall, 9th grade students will conduct a four week in-depth studey of Brooklyn baseball in their Math, Science, English and History classes. Given Lafayette's rich history withing the professional baseball community, students will also have an opportunity to learn more about the Lafayette community they are joining. In October, students will learn more abut Lafayette High School's great past. Leaders students will be producing abook collecting the memories of Lafayette alumni . Through this process, students will have an opportunity to understand the legacy and history of the school. We hope many Lafayette alumni will share their emories of the school which our students as part of this project. Alumni interested in contributing to either of these projects can reach the Principal, Sarah Weeks, at 718 - 333--7700 or leaders_principal@yahoo.com. |
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