The High School of American Studies (HSAS) is a specialized public school that emphasizes the study of American history and offers students an academic program that is both well-rounded and challenging. Through our collaboration with Lehman College, students have access to its campus library and athletic facilities, and take actual college classes and seminars in their junior and senior years. Supported by the Gilder - Lehrman Institute, students gain first-hand knowledge of the key events in American history through trips to sites and cities of historic importance and through participation in special seminars with guest speakers. With a small student body of under 400 pupils, it is possible to get the kind of individualized attention often not found in a typical large New York Ctiy school. Despite the smallness of the school, the course offerings remain diverse: the school offers advanced coursework in mathematics, science, literature, foreign languages, and the arts. In all of our endeavors, we seek to encourage in our students a love for learning and an inquisitive spirit. Announcements/Events School Information Parents and Students of Seniors Make sure to include Financial Aid Night on your calendar! This highly important meeting is going to be Thursday, November 19 at 6:00 PM in Room 106. Learn more about this event Teacher / Student Dodgeball Game Take this opportunity to have some "fun" with your teachers. On Wednesday, November 25, during 6th and 7th periods, participate in our annual teacher v. student dodgeball game. See a grade representative to sign up. You must sign up with a team. Winter Dance Come celebrate the end of the marking period at the Winter Wonderland Dance on December 4, in the East Dining Room from 6-9:00 PM. Tickets cost $3 in advance, and $5 at the door. Soda and pizza will be served. Club and Team info The Key Club is conducting a clothing drive until December 1. Leave your donations in the boxes in the lobby by the trophy cases. All types of clothing are welcome. The Environmental Club is going on a winter hike upstate. Learn more about his upcoming trip at our next meeting, which will be held in Room 119 after school on Wednesday, November 18. Visit the website for this club! The Arts and Crafts Club is meeting on Tuesdays after school in Room 134. See Ms. Morel if interested. The Asian Club is meeting on Mondays. Visit the new website for this club! The Dance Team is now meeting on Fridays afters school on Fridays. in Room 119. New members are welcome. Bake Off: Do you have what it takes to be the best baker in the school? Then, participate in the first HSAS bake-off at the Winter Wonderland Dance on December 4! All are welcome to compete, and any homemade baked goods are acceptable! It costs $2 to participate as a judge and have complete access to the dessert table at the dance.   HSAS hosted the spring Gilder-Lehrman Lincoln symposium. Regional schools in the Gilder-Lehrman network participated in this conference, which explored issues such as Lincoln's stands on civil rights and slavery. School Address High School of American Studies at Lehman College 2925 Goulden Avenue Bronx, NY 10468 Phone: (718) 329-2144 Fax: (718) 329-0792 Alessandro Weiss, Principal Staff Contact Sheet Club and Tutoring Schedule View the 2009-2010 School Calendar Test Schedule for 2009/2010 PTA Fundraiser Support the PTA and order some cookie dough and cheesecakes for your loved ones today! You can view the catalogue and order form for David's Cookies as a pdf. Letter from the Principal October, 2009 Dear Parents: Posted on the front page of our website is a copy of our school’s new policy on lateness and cutting. Over the past several years, we have noticed an increase in the number of students who arrive late to school or class, without an acceptable excuse. Obviously, missing even a small portion of a class can have a detrimental effect upon students’ grades. As a result, our faculty worked together to create a policy that sends a stronger message to students about the importance of arriving to school and to class promptly. Though I know what an impossible task it can be to get a teenager out of bed in the morning, we would appreciate it if you could help stress at home the importance of maintaining an excellent record of attendance and punctuality. It was wonderful to see so many of you at our first PTA meeting of the year, and I very much look forward to seeing you again at parent-teacher conferences. Regards, Alessandro Weiss Principal