Albany High, middle schools announce orientation schedule

ALBANY, N.Y. (Aug. 1, 2012) -- Albany High School and the City School District of Albany's three middle schools will hold orientations at the end of the month.

Albany High School will hold orientation sessions for all students the last week in August. The schedule follows:

• Monday, Aug. 27 -- Freshman Orientation

  • Discovery and Leadership academies, 7:35-10 a.m.

  • Citizenship and Innovation academies, 11:35 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Monday, Aug. 27 -- Sophomore Orientation

  • Citizenship and Innovation academies, 8-10:30 a.m.

  • Discovery and Leadership academies, noon-2:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, Aug. 28 -- Junior and Senior Orientation

  • Discovery and Leadership academies, 8-10:30 a.m.

  • Citizenship and Innovation academies, noon-2:30 p.m.

North Albany Academy will hold a Grades 7-8 Orientation from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30.

Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School will hold a New Student Orientation from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30.

William S. Hackett Middle School will hold a Grade 6-7 Orientation Camp from 8:30-11:30 a.m beginning Monday, Aug. 20 and continuing through the following Tuesday, Aug. 28.

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The mission of the City School District of Albany is to educate and nurture all students to be responsible citizens, critical thinkers and lifelong learners to successfully compete in the global community by providing an academically rigorous and safe environment in partnership with parents, students and the community. The district serves about 8,600 students in 15 elementary, middle and high schools. In addition to neighborhood schools, the district includes several magnet schools and programs, as well as other innovative academic opportunities for students, including four themed academies at Albany High School.