Mission Statement

The Humanities College Preparatory Institute aims to capture the imagination of the more serious, college-bound high school student.  We believe in a threefold plan for success:

     1) rigorous academic approach to freshman and sophomore years based on a preset curriculum
     2) creative, inquiry-based, interdisciplinary junior and senior years where a series of advanced elective courses will encourage self-expression and problem solving
     3) focus on the outside world of colleges, cultural centers and museums to inspire a constant sense of thinking of the future and understanding of the world. 
        Beyond progressive academic curriculum we strongly believe that the success of the Humanities College Preparatory Institute will depend on two additional unique features: a close parent-institute cooperation, and a steady stream of outside partnerships. 
     Our incoming students will participate in an introductory freshman year Humanities elective.  Our graduating students will leave with a portfolio of four college-level essays, one PSAT score, two SAT scores, four scholarship entries, up to 12 college credits, AP classes, a Regents diploma, community service or internship, partial senior year at York College and a guided senior year college application process. 

 

Courses & Program Highlights
(Grades 9-12)

     Preset freshman and sophomore curriculum, elective filled junior year, partial senior year spent at York College, comprehensive college-entry examination preparation (Regents, PSAT, SAT, scholarships, college entry application process), portfolio assessment.   

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Mandatory museum trips, volunteering, The Highlighter newspaper, literary magazine.