Admiral William Halsey Leadership Academy
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| Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Leadership Academy | |
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| Type | Public High School |
| Motto | "There are no great men. There are only great challenges that ordinary men like you and me are forced by circumstances to meet." |
| Established | 2009 |
| School district | Elizabeth Public Schools |
| Principal | Stephen J. Williams |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | about 1,000 |
| Campus | Urban |
| Athletics conference | Watchung Conference |
| Nickname | Halsey |
| Information | 908-436-6600 |
| Website | Halsey Leadership Academy Site |
The Admiral William F. Halsey Leadership Academy is a four-year comprehensive public high school in Elizabeth, New Jersey, as part of the Elizabeth Public Schools. The Leadership Academy shares one large building with the John Dwyer Technology Academy, the Peter B. Gold Administration Building, and the Thomas Dunn Sports Center, which together form the Main Complex.
History
The Admiral William F. Halsey Leadership Academy was named after Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr., Commander of the South Pacific Area and the Third Fleet during World War II, who was born in Elizabeth. During the war, he commented, "There are no great men. There are only great challenges that ordinary men like you and me are forced by circumstances to meet."[citation needed]
Curriculum
Students enrolled in the Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy, in addition to completing a college preparatory program, also participate in programs, electives, classes, and activities that focus on the leadership development of each student. The principles of Stephen R. Covey's The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People serve as the foundation for the Halsey Leadership Academy program; peer leadership, community service, and student government activities are emphasized. Honors and advanced-placement classes are offered. School uniforms are mandated.
Each student has the opportunity to select from among the four "strands" of study offered. Students enrolling in the Military Leadership Strand participate in the school's Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps. Students enrolling in the Criminal Justice and Law Leadership Strand participate in activities that provide them with an understanding of the responsibilities assumed by men and women who select careers in law enforcement or within the legal system. Those enrolling in the Education Leadership Strand gain insight into what it takes to succeed in the education and childcare fields. Finally, students enrolling in the Business Leadership Strand participate in coursework, internships, and other activities that introduce them to the world of business and e-commerce, and help them to develop a foundation in entrepreneurial, management, and administrative skills.
Connection to Main Complex
Some extracurricular activities and sports teams are found in Halsey Academy. The building functions as a hub as other students from the other Elizabeth Academies and Elizabeth High School use the facility after school hours. The Main Complex also holds Elizabeth High School's swimming pool, where the swim team practices and meets are held.
Athletics
The Academy does not have its own athletic teams. Students from all the Elizabeth Academies, including Elizabeth High School, are all on one sports team, competing against other schools outside the city.
The Elizabeth Minutemen competed in the Watchung Conference, a high school sports association under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA). The conference consisted of public high schools in the Essex, Hudson, and Union counties of New Jersey. It was disbanded in 2009.
The football team won the 2006 North II, Group IV state sectional championships, defeating Phillipsburg High School, 14-9.[1] The team won the 1999 North II, Group IV sectional championship with a 26-14 win over Montclair High School.[2]
The boys basketball team won the 2003 North II, Group IV title, topping Linden High School 77-72 in the final.[3]
The Elizabeth High School girls rugby team won the title of Northeast Regional Champions in June 2008. They went on to become the 7th-ranked Girls U-19 rugby team in the nation. The team was formed in 2006.[citation needed]
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References
- ^ 2006 Football Tournament - North II, Group IV, NJSIAA. Accessed May 27, 2007.
- ^ North II, Group IV, NJSIAA. Accessed May 26, 2007.
- ^ 2003 Boys Basketball - North II, Group IV, NJSIAA. Accessed May 26, 2007.