Type Public School number K546 Grades 9–12 Phone +1 718-756-5325 Founded 2003 | Established 2003 Enrollment 402 Number of students 402 | |
School board New York City Department of Education Similar James Madison High Sch, Medgar Evers College P, High School of Telecom, John Dewey High Sch, Midwood High School | ||
High school for public service heroes of tomorrow
High School for Public Service: Heroes of Tomorrow is a New York City public high school in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2003. In addition to its academic curriculum, HSPS encourages its students to become involved in their communities through public service learning. HSPS was awarded an 'A' by the New York City Department of Education for the 2009-2010 school year.
Contents
- High school for public service heroes of tomorrow
- Overview and Mission
- Special Programs
- Community Partnerships
- Extracurricular Activities
- Community Service
- School Farm
- Athletics
- Awards
- References
High school for public service heroes of tomorrow
Overview and Mission
The mission of the High School for Public Service: Heroes of Tomorrow is to enable each student to develop the academic and social skills necessary to be an active participant in the community and society. The school focuses on a dedication to community service in the classroom. Every student must complete at least 50 hours of community service per year.
Special Programs
Community Partnerships
Extracurricular Activities
Community Service
Students take a four semester community service curriculum which includes community organizing, community leadership, human rights, and government participation. In addition, students must complete a minimum of 50 hours of community service each year as a graduation requirement. This requirement is supported through strong partnerships with various community organization including New York Cares, New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, CORO Exploring Leadership, Project PEACE, Global KIDS, among many others.
School Farm
The mission of the High School for Public Service Youth Farm is to create an outdoor classroom for hands-on learning, provide affordable produce to the community, empower students to become community leaders and stewards of the environment, and provide educational and volunteer opportunities in urban agriculture.