Fordham Leadership Academy (FLA), caters to the whole child by our unwavering commitment to developing future leaders that are prepared for the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century via academic excellence and character development. All scholars at FLA will receive an academically challenging experience that includes the application of theory in the real world. FLA scholars will be expected to participate in AP courses, College Now, internships (some paid), Leadership Commitment activities (community service), field experiences, extracurricular activities, and Advisory for social-emotional learning. 100% of FLA scholars will have a post-high school plan and will have applied to colleges/universities by Spring of Senior Year. Our school is also a FutureReadyNYC school offering the best of college and career exploration and preparation in Technology -one of the fastest growing and highest paid industries in our city. Students will explore a range of careers, acquire 21st century employability skills including financial literacy, earn paid work-based learning opportunities and early college credits and credentials, engage in 1-1 advising and will graduate prepared for college and/or careers in NYCs growing tech industry. . We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and learn while in high school. We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and learn while in high school.

Academic Highlights: areer Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship, FutureReadyNYC: Technology (Software Developer), Virtual Learning Classes, AVID, AP For All, Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School

Other Features: College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, CRMYA School, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge

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