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New York Harbor School es una distinguida escuela secundaria ubicada en la pintoresca Governors Island, que ofrece una experiencia educativa única. Con un fuerte énfasis en programas de Educación Técnica Universitaria y Profesional (CTE), nuestra escuela prepara a los estudiantes para un futuro exitoso en diversas áreas marítimas.
Nuestro currículo académico es riguroso y fomenta el pensamiento crítico y la resolución de problemas, esenciales para el mundo actual. Los estudiantes se benefician de oportunidades de aprendizaje práctico, participando en proyectos reales que los conectan con los sectores marítimo y ambiental.
Nuestra misión
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La misión de la Escuela Urban Assembly New York Harbor School se dedica a brindar una experiencia educativa excepcional y estimulante que prepare a los estudiantes para carreras profesionales exitosas y estabilidad financiera a largo plazo. Nuestro compromiso con la excelencia se refleja en nuestros ocho programas de Educación Profesional y Técnica (CTE), que enfatizan la Sostenibilidad Marítima y Ambiental. Al fomentar una comunidad colaborativa de educadores apasionados, estudiantes comprometidos, familias solidarias y socios de la industria, garantizamos que cada estudiante esté capacitado para afrontar las exigencias académicas, técnicas, cívicas y laborales del siglo XXI.
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Mensaje del director
Michael Hojnacki
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Bienvenidos a la Urban Assembly New York Harbor School, donde los estudiantes no solo aprenden sobre el mundo, sino que aprenden en él. Este año fue mi primer año como directora, y puedo decir con total sinceridad: esta es una escuela extraordinaria. Cada mañana, al bajar del ferry hacia Governors Island, me siento revitalizado por lo mismo que impulsa el éxito de nuestra escuela: los estudiantes. Su curiosidad, alegría y sonrisas diarias me recuerdan que el aprendizaje puede ser una fuente de positividad para nuestros más de 500 estudiantes.
Our school is unlike any other in New York City. Nestled on Governors Island in the heart of New York Harbor, we offer a one-of-a-kind experience rooted in environmental stewardship, maritime learning, and hands-on career preparation. Through our eight state and industry-certified Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs — Aquaculture, Marine Biology Research, Marine Policy & Advocacy, Ocean Engineering, Professional Diving, Vessel Operations, Marine Systems Technology, and Welding — students build real-world skills that open doors to college, careers, and civic leadership. We are especially proud to have launched our Pathways in Technology Early College High School, or P-TECH, program this year in partnership with SUNY Maritime College — the only P-TECH collaboration in New York City connected to a SUNY institution. This groundbreaking initiative allows students to earn both their high school diploma and an Associates Degree in a maritime-focused field, all while gaining valuable industry experience. It represents a bold step forward in our commitment to expanding opportunities and shaping the future of maritime education. Our academic offerings are robust and designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. We offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses, College Now classes in collaboration with local colleges, and have a dedicated college and career counselor to guide students through their academic journey. Our 11th and 12th grade advisory courses provide personalized support, ensuring that each student receives the support they need to successfully prepare for their lives beyond high school. Our students don’t just learn about environmental and maritime work — they actively participate in it through deep and meaningful partnerships. The school works hand-in-hand with the Billion Oyster Project to support the restoration of New York Harbor’s once-thriving oyster population. This hands-on environmental restoration project is integrated directly into our curriculum and offers students unparalleled access to field science, ecological data, and marine habitat restoration efforts — all while contributing to the health of our city’s waterways. We also work closely with Earth Matter NY, another Governors Island–based organization, to provide students with valuable experiences in composting, sustainable agriculture, and waste reduction. These partnerships embody our school’s mission: to engage students in real work that matters, in the very environment we are working to protect.