Admiral William Halsey Leadership Academy
| 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 |
| Faculty | 94.6 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,028 (as of 2011-12)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10.87:1[1] |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | Halsey Leadership Academy Site |
The Admiral William F. Halsey Leadership Academy is a four-year comprehensive public high school in Elizabeth, New Jersey, operating as part of the Elizabeth Public Schools. The Leadership Academy shares a 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.
As of the 2011-12 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,028 students and 94.6 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.87:1. There were 769 students (74.8% of enrollment) eligible for free lunch and 87 (8.5% of students) eligible for reduced-cost lunch.[1]
Awards, recognition and rankings
The school was the 335th-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 339 schools statewide in New Jersey Monthly magazine's September 2014 cover story on the state's "Top Public High Schools", using a new ranking methodology.[2] The school had been ranked 311th in the state of 328 schools in 2012, after not being ranked in 2010.[3]
History
The Admiral William F. Halsey Leadership Academy was established in 2009 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.
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.
References
- ^ a b c d Data for Adm W F Halsey Leadership Acad, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed September 7, 2014.
- ^ Staff. "Top Schools Alphabetical List 2014", New Jersey Monthly, September 2, 2014. Accessed September 5, 2014.
- ^ Staff. "The Top New Jersey High Schools: Alphabetical", New Jersey Monthly, August 16, 2012. Accessed September 3, 2012.
External links
- Halsey Leadership Academy Site
- School Performance Report for Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Leadership Academy, New Jersey Department of Education
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