Public Service & Law


	Public Service & Law Director: Salima Khan Email: SKhan4@schools.nyc.gov Director: Pedro Cubero Email: PCubero@schools.nyc.gov (718) 658-5407 ext. 4306 Guidance Counselor: Judy Valerio Email: JCancel@schools.nyc.gov (718) 658-5407 ext. 4421

Mission Statement

"Tell me and I forget, teach me, and I may remember, involve me and I learn" - Benjamin Franklin

     The Academy of Public Service and Law is a ground-breaking institute with a brand new vision for the 21st century. Students will be....
     •prepared for successful public and community careers in federal, state and local government or in a community service agency
     •inspired to learn how• to become active participants in their communities
     •encouraged to celebrate their individual and cultural differences
     •provided with top-notch education to achieve college admission
     •exposed to inter-disciplinary education, where all subjects are related

OUR FOCUS:
        •Rigorous academic coursework which will prepare students for higher education, the workforce, and civic responsibilities. Students will be evaluated through exhibitions, portfolios, and traditional methods.
        •Computer literacy will be stressed, and the computer will be used as a tool to aid in both research and assessment.
       •Promote educational excellence and equity for students who are involved in both regular education (mainstream) and the bilingual program.
       •Offering electives where students participate in job-shadowing, internships, debates, conferences, class trips, community group projects, mock court/trials, newsletters, town hall-style meetings, student government, and others.
      • Use of motivational guest speakers from the public sector, DA office, law firms, and City Council to offer career guidance.
      •Creation of a personalized course of study for each student who will connect with an advisor for social/emotional growth and academic planning. The advisor will communicate regularly with parents via e-mail, phone calls, letters and parent/teacher conferences.

OTHER ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES

Students accepted into the Academy can also benefit from the school’s other Academic and Enrichment activities including:

o College Now

o Advanced Placement Courses

o A wide range of sports & athletic activities/PSAL

o Numerous clubs

o Student government

o Art projects

o Music & Dance

o Yearbook

o Arista

o Saturdays at Hillcrest

o P.M. School/Tutoring

HOW WE PLAN TO HELP EVEN MORE!

We propose to:

• Affiliate our Academy with the CUNY community and four-year colleges

• Provide internships at law offices, parks, public service and law enforcement agencies