Grades: 9-12 School: Fort Hamilton High School in Bay Ridge

Fort Hamilton High School’s mission statement is to provide all students, including ELL, instructional support services students, and at-risk students, with “Excellence in Education.” Our students and staff are diligently striving to meet the academic challenges of the 21st century. The improvement of teaching and learning is a major goal of the school’s plan for enhancing scholastic achievement and student attendance. Our philosophy is that all students are capable of succeeding and realizing their potential in an encouraging and nurturing yet challenging learning environment. The entire school community is committed to raising standards, supporting co- and extra-curricular activities, applying learning to real life experiences, and preparing all students to function productively in the post-secondary world.