Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Humanities Preparatory Academy to provide a philosophical and practical education for all students, an education that features creativity and inquiry, encourages habitual reading and productivity, as well as self-reflection and original thought. We agree with Socrates that the unexamined life is not worth living, and it is our desire to prepare students to live thoughtful and meaningful lives. We are committed to inspiring the love of learning in our students. This mission can best be accomplished in a school that is a democratic community.   As a democratic community, we strive to exemplify the values of democracy: mutual respect, cooperation, empathy, the love of humankind, justice for all, and service to the world.

Daily Announcements

URGENT PROM DATE UPDATE

There was a mix up in our prom date. The official date is Friday, June 8th at Bruno's on the Boulevard in Queens.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes you, and will do our best to help you in any way we can.

Please contact the senior coordinators if you have any questions or concerns.
seniors@humanitiesprep.org


Prep in the NY Times/WNYC!
Check out an insightful interview with Humanities Prep principal, Julie Conason, in the NY Times' Schoolbook section.  Find out what makes Prep one of the most unique schools in the city.   
http://www.nytimes.com/schoolbook/2011/11/28/julie-conason-learning-through-relationships/


Dear Parents:

All of you should have received letters home clarifying and amending our Attendance and Electronics Policy. We are especially concerned about students bringing expensive items to school. Please be aware that the school is not responsible for the loss of students' personal items like cell phones, mp3 players, articles of clothing, etc.,

If you have not received the Attendance and Electronics policy, please call the school because we require the signature of a parent or guardian. If you want to read it right away, click on "About the School" tab on the left hand bar and scroll down to "Policies at Prep" where you will find the "Amended Electronics" and "Amended Attendance" policies.   



Upcoming Events

Monday, May 28
No School - Memorial Day
Thursday, June 7
No School (Inservice Day)
Wednesday, June 13
PBAT Week
Thursday, June 14
PBAT Week
Friday, June 15
PBAT Week

Weather

Today, 5/18/2012
High: 73 Low: 52
Mostly sunny
1% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 5/19/2012
High: 78 Low: 57
Mostly sunny
4% chance of precipitation.