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Gorton High School
100 Shonnard Place Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8350
- Grades 9-12
- Computer Sciences Academy
- Law and Public Service Academy
- Medical Professions Academy
- Horticulture, Electronics, and Building Maintenance Academy
The Theme/Philosophy
Smaller Learning Communities
Ninth Grade Academy
- Teams of 120 students taught by core area teachers using interdisciplinary instruction and flexible scheduling
- Comfortable adjustment for high school students
- Extra academic support and study skills
- Integration of rich learning experiences
- Advisory Program
Computer Sciences Academy
- Computer sciences program includes multimedia and software development, preparing students for careers in computer applications, graphics and website development and design
- Academy of Information Technology - AoIT - through its affiliation with the National Academy Foundation offers students an industry-based curriculum in computer applications, graphics, web-page design and development, Java and html, digital media, systems support and maintenance, digital networks, and database management
- Fully equipped computer facilities
- Partnerships with businesses for paid internships
Law and Public Service Academy
- Courses in Juvenile Law, Criminal Justice, Trial Advocacy, Civil Law and Ethics
- Classroom designed as a real courtroom
- Real world legal issues and trials mentored by professionals
- Field trips to courtrooms and law enforcement facilities
- Legal Internships for seniors with elected officials, in attorneys’ offices, Yonkers City Government, and Yonkers City Court
- Link and Internship with Pace University Law School
- Saturday classes at Monroe College
Medical Professions Academy
- Career exploration in medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, public health, and/or hospital administration
- Hands-on experiences in medical arts, microbiology, anatomy and physiology
- Internships, mentorships, and practicums in fields of interest
- College classes through the College of Mt. St. Vincent, Mercy College, Lehman College and Westchester Community College, as well as the Tech Prep program
- Certificate programs in certified nurse aide, emergency medical technician and pharmacy technician
- College credit courses available in Medical Terminology, College Algebra, English Composition, College Success, and Anatomy/Physiology 1
- A three-year, twelve college credit course in science research offered by the State University of New York at Albany
Horticulture and Building Maintenance Academy
- Career exploration in Horticulture, Electronics and Building Maintenance fields
- Horticulture - landscape design and maintenance, turf management, tree care, greenhouse operations and management, floral design and arranging
- Building Maintenance - carpentry, masonry, painting and blueprint reading
- Hands-on experiences are provided to utilize the students’ skills and services in the school and community
- Internships and field trips are an integral part of this Academy
The Partners
This school works closely with the following agencies, institutions and/or colleges:
- Brown University
- St. Joseph’s Medical Center
- St. John’s Riverside Hospital, Cochran School of Nursing
- Yonkers City Court and Lawyers’ Association
- Lenoir Nature Preserve
- Consumers Union
- Jewish Council of Yonkers
- Junior Achievement
- John Jay Homestead
- Pace University
- Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation
- Julia Dyckman Andrus Center
- Hudson Valley Audubon Society
- Greyston Community Gardens
- Morsemere and Luther Burbank Garden Clubs
- Habitat for Humanity
- Westchester Community College
- Yonkers Public Library
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