Albion High School (Albion, New York)

Albion High School (Albion, New York)

Charles D'Amico High School [http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/browse_school/ny/111] , also known as Albion High School [http://new-york.schooltree.org/public/Albion-High-057990.html] , is a secondary school located in Albion, New York which educates students in grades nine through twelve.

The high school operates under what is known as a "block schedule", where students schedule four courses every semester in 20 week blocks. Each blocked class is 85 minutes of instruction, and four minute "between class" breaks. Also, with classes such as band, chorus, yearbook, and newspaper journalism, meet every other day instead of everyday. Students who decide to take college courses are able to choose between GCC (Genesee Community College) and SUNY Brockport to earn college credit. For students whom want to take AP classes, there are currently 7 classes available. As a requirement, students must complete 30 hours of community service and finish an MST (Math, Science, Technology) project to graduate. For AP students, a service-learning project is required for each class. This project involves the incorporation of the class and acquired skills in hope to better the community. These projects are popular with middle and high schools, and is becoming an important aspect of Albion's classes. Clubs and sports are important aspects of student life at this public school. Two main clubs are the FFA and the National Honor Society. Some other clubs include drama, Marching band, Chess, masterminds, and youth court. Sports have always been a driving part of Albion high as well. Many of the teams have been consistent league champions. Also, these teams are known to consistently earn high academic awards as well.

External links

* [http://www.albionk12.org/schools/high/high.html Charles D'Amico High School website]
* [http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/repcrd2004/schools/450101060003.shtml Charles D'Amico High School report card] by the New York State Education Department (NYSED)
* [http://www.albionk12.org/alumni/alumni.html Albion High School alumni]

References

* [http://www.albionk12.org/schools/high/high.html Official website]


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