Harriet Gibbons High School Anthony Clement, Principal 75 Watervliet Avenue, Albany, NY 12206 (click here for directions) Ph: (518) 475-6350 Fax: (518) 475-6354 Nurse: (518) 475-6355 Security (518) 475-6390
	Harriet Gibbons High School Principal Anthony Clement.

About Harriet Gibbons High School
Harriet Gibbons High School, a learning community of Albany High School, is a ninth-grade preparatory program that serves up to 200 students in an environment with intensive academic programs and support.

The goal of the program is to prepare students for academic success upon entering Albany High School as sophomores, and, ultimately, a college education. In addition, part of the program's mission is to support students, families and the community through the implementation of a school-wide emphasis on positive behaviors.

Harriet Gibbons students follow the same curriculum as freshmen at Albany High School. The Harriet Gibbons difference is a smaller, more personalized learning environment. For example, students are divided into two learning teams, spending 50 minutes per day in Character Education groups and 30 minutes daily in an advisory program designed to encourage academic, personal and social growth.

As with Albany High, the curriculum features science, math, global studies, English, music, art, Spanish and physical education. Harriet Gibbons students also have access to academic tutoring and enrichment opportunities. Much of the learning is project-based, and students participate in the STEP (Science and Technology Entry Program). In addition, a Teacher Study Group meets daily, focusing on professional development, best educational practices and classroom strategies.

Harriet Gibbons students can participate in all the sports and clubs offered at Albany High. Harriet Gibbons also offers an extended-day program. The extended-day program and club offerings at Harriet Gibbons include:

• African-American History Club

• Art Club

• Chess Club

• Dance Team

• Debate Team

• LINC (a literacy partnership with the University at Albany)

• School newspaper

• Warm Up America (a service project)

News and upcoming events

• Wednesday, Jan. 14 -- Faculty meeting, 3:30 p.m.

• Thursday, Jan. 22 -- PTA/SDM meeting, 5 p.m.

• Thursday, Jan. 29 -- Professional Development Day (No School)

• Friday, Jan. 30 -- Professional Development Day (No School)

• Check out the Sept. 4 story on WTEN/TV-10 about Harriet Gibbons High School's impact on preparing freshmen for success in high school and beyond.

School times

• Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m.

• The school day begins at 8:13 a.m.

• The school day ends at 3:16 p.m.

How and who to contact at Harriet Gibbons High School
In addition to the main principal's office listed above, contact the following offices with additional questions or concerns. Please note that a guidance counselors and social workers has been assigned to each team.