Student achievement is accomplished through innovative, powerful project-based teaching and learning of the standards-based integrated curriculum in a safe and caring learning community. Students are empowered to manage their learning through the use of technology tools. Work-based learning opportunities such as job-shadowing and internships provide meaningful learning experiences that validate the our program. Innovative instructional strategies are personalized and differentiated based on the learning styles of the student. Students learn to manage resources, such as people, time, and materials. After acquiring knowledge, students are assessed using multiple measures which help guide staff in supporting student achievement. Standards-aligned research-based instructional strategies are the focal point of our program professional development activities.

Hellenic American grants three types of diplomas which conform to New York State regulations citing the specific number of credits and state examinations which must be successfully completed. All students must complete a minimum of 22 units of credit, as described by NYSED which lists the number of course credits necessary for each type of high school diploma. Hellenic American students complete above the minimum of 22 units of credit.

Honors level and Advanced Placement courses are available for  those students seeking a more challenging curriculum. 

Taking AP courses will bring many benefits to your academic success in School since it will challenge you to explore deeper into more areas. With AP  classes you will have the chance to discover different courses and get better prepared for college. With AP classes you have the opportunity to get ahead in your college process since your coursework may grant you college credits as well as prepare you for college.

AP Biology
AP Environmental Science
AP English Language
AP American History
AP European History
AP Calculus
AP Principles of Computer Science
AP Art  History

College Credit Courses

Saint John’s University, Queens College (CUNY), Fashion Institute of Technology, Fordham University, New York University, Adelphi and New York Institute of Technology and many more.