Choosing a school for your scholar? We know this is one of the most important decisions you can make as a parent. From the moment your scholar walks through our doors, we empower them with the resources and opportunities to succeed in college, career, and life
We’ll do this all at no cost to you! That’s right: tution at HCZ Promise Academy is completely free.
Want to enroll at HCZ Promise Academy? Keep scrolling to discover 7 things you need to know!
Put your scholar on the path to college and career. Enroll them in HCZ Promise Academy today!
When they enroll at HCZ Promise Academy, your scholar will receive high-quality instruction from some of the best teachers in the field. They are talented, committed educators who truly care about our scholars. What’s more, we equip all our teachers with the resources they need to succeed — so they can help your scholar succeed.
Your scholar will study all the key subject areas — math, language arts, history, social studies, and the sciences — in cutting-edge facilities designed for interactive learning. Our state-of-the-art school buildings include:
We believe that scholars’ experiences — both inside and outside the classroom — are key to their academic and personal growth. That’s why we provide exceptional extracurricular activities: athletics, the arts, karate, chess club, and much more. (Check out our basketball teams!)
Your scholar will also enjoy access to the vast cultural and professional opportunities New York City has to offer. Each year, our scholars visit museums and businesses to deepen what they learn in the classroom.
We also offer our HCZ Promise Academy After School Program (every school day, 4-7 PM) for scholars who want to pursue their personal interests and passions when the school day is over.
At HCZ Promise Academy, we are committed to providing quality meals; they are the fuel for our scholars’ brains and bodies.
When they enroll at HCZ Promise Academy, your scholar will enjoy nutritious, home-cooked meals from our dedicated Food Services Team — all at no cost. We are committed to providing quality meals; they are the fuel for our scholars’ brains and bodies.
Here’s a sampling from our menu:
We even have vegetarian and vegan options, as well as options for individuals with dietary restrictions. Meet our Food Services team!
From uniforms to backpacks — and even laptops! — we provide our scholars with much of what they need to be their best at school. This also includes access to top-of-the-line learning technology such as science equipment, musical instruments, and media and broadcasting tools.
That goes for our teachers, too. They never have to open their own wallets to purchase supplies for their scholars — or themselves. We provide personal laptops, Smartboards, and tablets; bi-weekly professional development; and the support of a team of academic coaches, deans, guidance counselors, and social workers who are committed to ensuring the success of all our scholars.
We believe that academics alone won’t make a scholar successful. They must not only have book smarts, but also emotional smarts. That’s why social-emotional learning (SEL) is steeped in our school culture.
Through our SEL curriculum, your scholar will learn about self-awareness, responsible decision-making, conflict management, and other critical life skills they need to be well-rounded, thriving adults. They will have the support of trained social workers and guidance counselors who share expertise with parents and staff to ensure coordinated support to scholars at home and at school.
We know that childhood and adolescence are challenging times. We’re committed to making it as smooth as possible.
The data doesn’t lie: college is one of the most effective means of breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty. That’s why we’re committed to putting our scholars on the path to college and career. Each academic year, nearly 100% of our scholars are accepted to college. There’s rarely a question of if your scholar will go to college – only where.
To get your scholar ready for their post-secondary journey, they will tour college campuses, take advanced placement courses if they choose, and attend panel discussions with HCZ Promise Academy graduates. Through our Wealth Builds initative, they will also gain the tools to save for college and the opportunity to earn scholarships.
Our commitment to college is even written in our school creed:
We will go to college. We will succeed. This is our promise. This is our creed.
Promise Academy Creed
What’s more, our College Success Office (CSO) is dedicated to helping our scholars navigate their journey through college. This includes:
When they enroll at HCZ Promise Academy, your child will enjoy HCZ’s free pathway of comprehensive, cradle-to-career services. This includes nutrition education through our signature Healthy Harlem program, social services, and a range of youth after-school programs that level the playing field for our scholars and put them on the path to success.
We often ask ourselves, “What would we do for our own children?” It’s that ethos that drives us to provide the best experience possible for our scholars so they can build bright futures for themselves, their families, and their communities.
To learn more about Promise Academy, visit our school page.
Put your scholar on the path to college and career. Enroll them in HCZ Promise Academy today!
