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Overview

The Law Institute

The Law Institute successfully prepares students for many careers in the fields of law, the courts, and law enforcement. These careers include lawyers, paralegals, court officers and reporters, mediators, politicians, intelligence agents, and police officers. Our program’s electives focus on various types of law and the study of legal issues, government, the courts, and law enforcement. Students in the Law Institute role-play and debate important cases in our own model courtroom and they regularly practice research, legal writing, and public speaking skills. Students also work on real-life, group projects based on their own interests in various community issues and current events, such as the environment, healthcare, education, and public safety and security. The Law Institute has a successful Mock Trial team that participates in court competitions throughout New York City. Students in the Law Institute also visit local and federal courts, participate in fun law-themed trips, and have the opportunity to meet and work directly with lawyers, judges, politicians, law professors, and different members of law enforcement.

 

Currently, students have the opportunity to take:

  • 9th grade: Introduction to Law
  • 10th grade: Criminology & Criminal Justice
  • 11th grade: Mock Trial & Legal Writing
  • 12th grade: Constitutional Law & Career/Financial Management

 

Special Programs and Extra-Curricular Activities:

  • Mock Trial Team (including the use of our own mock courtroom)
  • Court Visits
  • Tours of Law Schools and College Campuses
  • Law Essay Contests
  • Special Law Days
  • Law Student Council
  • Project Citizen
  • The Constitution Works
  • Field Trips: Philadelphia, Gettysburg, federal and local court visits, and many more

 

Air Force JROTC Program

 

The Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp (AFJROTC) is a congressionally mandated program with a mission to develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community. The AFJROTC program is grounded in the Air Force core values of “integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.” Classroom instruction includes aerospace science (40%) and leadership development (40%), along with a focus on physical fitness and overall health and wellness (20%). The program trains cadets in citizenship, promotes community service, and instills personal responsibility, character, and self-discipline. The importance of “service” to each other, schools, communities, and ultimately our nation is a key component of the program. Unique military and non-military scholarship opportunities are also available for AFJROTC students.
 

Currently, students have the opportunity to take:

  • 9th grade: Aviation History & Citizenship/Character/Air Force Tradition
  • 10th grade: Science of Flight & Life Skills/Career Opportunities
  • 11th grade: Space Science & Communication/Awareness/Leadership
  • 12th grade: Management of the Cadet Core & Principles of Management

 

Special Programs and Extra-Curricular Activities:

  • Piloting Team (including the use of our own FAA-approved flight simulators)
  • Drone Team
  • Physical Fitness Team
  • Color Guard & Drill Team
  • Trips to Bear Mountain, local airports, and local air bases