Pace University High School
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| Established | 2004 |
| Type | Public high school, Empowerment School |
| Affiliation | Pace University |
| Principal | Yvette Sy |
| Faculty | 20 full-time, plus Pace University School of Education faculty |
| Students | 311 |
| Grades | 9, 10, 11 (12th starting Sept. 2007) |
| Location | 100 Hester Street New York, New York USA 10002 |
| District | NYC School Region 9, District 2 |
| Colors | Blue and Gold |
| Athletics | 2 PSAL teams + Intramural Sports |
| Website | NYC DOE Portal |
Pace University High School, also known as "Pace High School," is a New York City public high school located in the New York City borough of Manhattan, affiliated with Pace University.
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[edit] School history
Established by Pace University and the New York City Department of Education, Pace High School was founded with grants from New Visions for Public Schools with money donated from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Carnegie Corporation of New York, and George Soros’ Open Society Institute. Pace High School opened its doors to its first class in September 13, 2004. The school is among the 330 out of over 1,400 New York City public schools (23.6%) designated as an Empowerment School which allows it more autonomy in choosing a curriculum. Pace High School will be graduating its first class in 2008.
[edit] Overview
Located in lower Manhattan, Pace High School is offered a high level of involvement with a national university, being just ten blocks away from Pace University's New York City campus. Pace High School students are granted University identification badges, which allow them access to the University's campuses, computing system and e-mail, libraries, student union, gymnasiums, and cafeterias.
Incoming 9th grade students participate in "First Summer" Freshman Retreat in August; a freshman orientation where students spend three days and two nights at the Pace University Pleasantville-Briarcliff campus in Westchester County, New York getting to know the high school staff, students and school programs.
11th graders are placed in internships, as well as a community service component of 180 hours required for graduation; the goal being to create a résumé of quality educational experiences.
[edit] Curriculum
Pace University High School is a College Preportory School. In the 9th Grade students take courses in Living Environment and U.S. History. 9th graders take 2 Regents unlike other schools. Also in the 9th grade in the Advisory Program students work on English. In the 10th grade they take courses in Math and Spanish. In the 10th grade they take 2 regents. In the 11th grade students are allowed to take College courses at Pace University. Also they major in English. In the 11th grade there are advanced classes. 11th grade are when students start sending out Applications to Colleges. In order to graduate you need 44 credits in all 4 years total. The top preforming students receive a 4 year tuition free scholarship the Pace University
[edit] Student Body
Pace High School is known for its diversity. Many students here come from all over the city. Pace High School accepts about 108 students with more than 3500 applicants aplying. Breakdown by Ethnicity
- 35% Asian
- 25% Hispanic
- 20% Black
- 15% White
- 5% Indian and others
[edit] Awards
- In 2006, Pace High School received Region Nine Recognition for High Daily Attendance
- Received First Place in the Verizon/YMCA Marketing Exposition.
- In 2006 Pace High School was honored by the 2006 Blackboard Awards for the way it integrates technology into instruction and for its receptivity to parent involvement.
[edit] Extracurricular activities
Pace High School has many extracurricular activities for students, many which continue to be created. Extracurricular activities include music, fine arts, drama, student government, yearbook, literary magazine, chess, debate team, cooking, anime, technology, film, step, and yoga.
Besides the intramural sports, the high school also participates in the Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL). There are two PSAL teams for basketball and volleyball. The school has a small outdoor track and field (rare for public schools in Manhattan), as well as a gym facility in the building.
[edit] Trivia
- Field trips to Pace University are called "the bridge to bridge walk" because Pace High School is located at the foot of the Manhattan Bridge, and Pace University is located at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge (a 10-15 minute walk).
[edit] External links
- New York City Department of Education - Pace High School
- Pace University
- Inside Schools Report Card on Pace High School
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