The school is a partnership between Bard College and the NYC Department of Education so students receive additional supports not typically available to public school students. Parent: Very rigorous program with lots of support services. While I will warn incoming students and parents that the work load is extremely arduous and challenging, the content of the classes (particularly the World and American history classes) is exceptional! The extracurricular activities are very humanities-oriented (I myself am a member of the mock trial, debate, and model UN teams) so I would especially advise students to attend if they demonstrate a propensity towards law and history. I cannot stress enough just how wonderful the people at this school have been, they are truly the most inclusive, intelligent, and hilarious students and educators I've ever worked with. Thankfully, this was never a problem because the school community was quick to accept me with open arms and I fell in love with the school environment instantly. Besides one of my elementary school friends having attended the school, I knew no one in my grade. Junior: I began my time at High School of American Studies at Lehman College without any solid connections to the school.

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