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

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

Mon, Feb 20 - Fri, Feb 24

No School - Midwinter Break

Friday, March 2

Senior Dues - $10 due for senior pictures + Optional $60 due for yearbook

How to Pay:

We can take cash, money orders or checks.
Please put all payments in a sealed envelope with your child’s name written on the outside.
Money orders and checks should be made payable to “Humanities Preparatory Academy” and please write your child’s name in the memo line.
A receipt will be sent home that same day.
All money must be turned in to Courtney. If Courtney is not at work then the money can be given to Pam or Hilda.

Questions and Concerns:

If you have any questions or concerns (for example, you cannot afford the senior dues, or you want more specific dates on events), please call or email us. We are available to take calls Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday until 3:30pm. We can also be reached easily by email at seniors@humanitiesprep.org.

Sunday, March 11

Daylight Savings

Thursday, April 5

Senior Dues - $60 (or $120 with date) due for prom

How to Pay:

We can take cash, money orders or checks.
Please put all payments in a sealed envelope with your child’s name written on the outside.
Money orders and checks should be made payable to “Humanities Preparatory Academy” and please write your child’s name in the memo line.
A receipt will be sent home that same day.
All money must be turned in to Courtney. If Courtney is not at work then the money can be given to Pam or Hilda.

Questions and Concerns:

Fri, Apr 6 - Sun, Apr 15

No School - Spring Break

Monday, February 06, 2012

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Weather

	Today, 2/6/2012 High: 53 Low: 35 Mostly sunny 0% chance of precipitation.
	Tomorrow, 2/7/2012 High: 48 Low: 30 Sunny 14% chance of precipitation.