March 2025 Newsletter
Academy of American Studies
Welcome to Academy of American Studies Online!
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SAT SCHOOL DAY
April 9th is a full attendance day for all students using the following schedule:9th Graders: 11:30am - 3:00pm - Students will be attending an indoor Eagle Field Day in the gym. Students should wear appropriate clothing for this as well as sneakers.10th Graders: 9:30 am - 2:15 pm (contingent on test end time) --PSAT (Rooms to be determined.)11th Graders 8:30am - 1:15pm (contingent on test end time) --SAT (Rooms to be determined.)
12th Graders 7:30am - 11:15am Senior Meeting & Graduation Assembly (Cafeteria) led by Ms. Toro, Mr. Guilford, Ms. Pereyra, Ms. Klages, and Ms. MemaLunch will be provided as a grab and go option as students are dismissed.Academy of American Studies -
Algebra II Tutoring Schedule
Algebra II: Ms.Cancryn
2:20-4:20pm Room 224Academy of American Studies -
Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics, ELA Tutoring Schedule
Biology: Ms. Saveleva 4-5pm Room 428
Earth Science: Ms.ODonnell
4-5pm Room 431
Chemistry : Ms.Liu 3:15-4:15pm
Room 425
Physics:Dr.Chester 2:20-3:20
Room 429
10th AP Euro:Ms.Tuite
7:00-8:00pm Remote
ELA:Mr.Petropoulos
4:00-5:00pm room 312
Biology:Ms.Reda 4:00-5:00pm
Room 428
ELA:Ms.Sarro 4:00-5:00pm
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Algebra I, 11th & 12th African American Studies
Algebra I :Ms. Shultis
3-4pm room 411
11th/12th AP African American Studies
Ms. Dorfman 3:15-4:15pm
Room 216
11th/12th AP African American Studies
Ms. Dorfman 3:15-4:15pm Room 216Academy of American Studies -
Gym
Grade Vs. Grade Basketball
Hey Academy!We will be holding our Grade vs Grade on Wednesday, March 26th during office hours in the gym. The game will be basketball! There will also be a halftime show performed by the KPOP club. Tickets to attend the event will cost $5. You can purchase a ticket in Room 111 or through a student government member. Avoid a late fee! Tickets will be $7 at the door.If you would like to represent your grade and play in the event, you must fill out a permission slip and sign up through the Google form. Playing is free! The permission slip can be found in Room 111 or attached to this email. Those who sign up to play will not need to purchase a ticket but must complete the form and slip by March 21st!Students spectating as well as students playing should all dress in their corresponding Grade Colors:Seniors wear BlackJuniors wear WhiteSophomores wear BlueFreshmen wear RedLink to sign up (For access to the form, sign in using your school email):We hope to see you there!Best,The Grade vs Grade CommitteeAcademy of American Studies -
Earth and Space Science, ELA, Algebra II Tutoring Schedule
Earth and space Science: Mr.Last
4-5pm Room 431
ELA: Mr.Petropoulos
4:00-5:00pm room 312
Algebra II: Ms.Cancryn
2:20-4:20pm Room 224"Academy of American Studies -
Algebra I & II, Geometry, Chemistry, Physics, 11th AP UH, ELA
Algebra I :Ms Oh
9-12pm Remote
Algebra II: Dr. Nakayama
9-12PM Remote
Geometry: Ms. Sherlock
9-12PM Room 411
Chemistry: Ms.Liu
9-12pm Remote
Physics: Dr. Chester
9-10:30am Remote
11th APUH: Ms. Kiernan
9-11am Remote
ELA: Mr. Petropoulos
9:00-12:00PM Remote
Geometry: Ms. Williams
9:00-12:00pm Room 411Academy of American Studies -
SCHOOLS CLOSED
Eid-al-Fitr
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Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics, 10th AP Euro, ELA Tutoring Shedule
Biology: Ms. Saveleva .4-5pm Room 428
Earth Science: Ms.ODonnell
4-5pm Room 431
Chemistry : Ms.Liu 3:15-4:15pm
Room 425
Physics:Dr.Chester 2:20-3:20
Room 429
10th AP Euro:Ms.Tuite
7:00-8:00pm Remote
ELA:Mr.Petropoulos
4:00-5:00pm room 312
Biology: Ms.Reda 4:00-5:00pm
Room 428
ELA: Ms.Sarro 4:00-5:00pm
Room TBDAcademy of American Studies
INFORMATION YOU NEED
Free American History Courses For High School Students - Sponsored by Gilder Lehrman
GILDER LEHRMAN FLAGSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
The Academy was the first American history high school in the country created in 1996 with the cooperation and partnership of the Queens High Schools Superintendency and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. We are recognized as the flagship high school of the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American history and the institute has taken the model of the Academy and duplicated it all across the country.
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS AND PARENTS
Feel free to email the Principal, Mr. Bassell at wbassel@schools.nyc.gov.
MORE ADMISSIONS INFORMATION AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Happenings @ American Studies
FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH
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