Due to recent DOE trip guidance, tomorrow's (9/17) Field Day activities will be postponed and all FMHS classes will follow a regular Friday schedule on 9/17. We look forward to planning alternate team-building activities in the coming weeks! FMHS congratulates Aldo Leon '21 and Christopher Polanco '21 on their many accomplishments as My Brother's Keeper Fellows!.
Congratulations to Sammy Roselin '23 who won THIRD PLACE OVERALL at the NY Engineering Competition, and to all the awardees below! Congratulations to Tina Sherpa for winning the Peter Cooper Award in Cooper Union's STEM on Saturday. Way to Go, Tina! Parker Giovan, FMHS class of 2016, is the valedictorian of CUNY's Guttman Community College class of 2019.
Congratulations to Sammy Roselin '23 who won THIRD PLACE OVERALL at the NY Engineering Competition, and to all the awardees below! Congratulations to Tina Sherpa for winning the Peter Cooper Award in Cooper Union's STEM on Saturday. Way to Go, Tina! Parker Giovan, FMHS class of 2016, is the valedictorian of CUNY's Guttman Community College class of 2019.
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Mission Statement
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At Frank McCourt High School (FMHS), we prepare our students to be articulate and effective communicators in every medium. In particular, we develop students' communication skills through their writing, presentations, classroom discussions and peer dialogue. In developing these skills, students also sharpen their critical and analytical thinking.
Admissions Process
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FMHS is enrolled in the NYC Diversity in Admissions initiative and ranking of applicants to the FMHS Class of 2025 will prioritize 66% of seats for students eligible for free / reduced lunch programs. During the admissions cycle, our Parent Coordinator, Caren Austen (ms.austen@fmhsnyc.org) is the liaison for questions and Mr. Javier, our 9th grade counselor for specific student concerns.
Student Government
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The Frank McCourt High School Student Government meets weekly to discuss the issues that our classmates bring to our attention. In addition to serving as the voice of the student body, students enrolled in the FMHS student government will complete the necessary coursework to receive credit for Participation in Government, a required course for NYS high school graduation.
Community Service
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FMHS students work to get 20 hours of community service per year, totaling 80 hours of community service during their high school career. Advisory activities facilitate finding and pursuing community service opportunities. At FMHS we put a high value on students being active members of their communities both in school and outside of school.
School Counselors
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The School Counseling Program at FMHS promotes a culture of equity, access, and achievement that prepares all students to be life-long learners as well as contributing members of their community. The School Counseling Program at FMHS supports every student within the learning community. School counselors provide and deliver programs that promote academic achievement, college and career readiness, and social-emotional development.
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