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"My Experience was wonderful what I liked most about my high school was the sisterhood and being able to count on your sister."
GIANT WAE FAMILY
"When I transferred to that school in my freshmen year, I thought that it was going to be a difficult year. I love my school. They have unique activities that I've never done in other schools. The teachers teach really well and they treat us really good. The students love to work together. If it wasn't for one of my teachers, I wouldn't have made it to where I am right now. We all work together as a giant family."
BUILDING YOUNG LEADERS
"It was one of the best decisions sending my daughter in this school... this school developed not only the academic skills of my daughter but also improved her non academic aspects.If you want to have a more personalized attention to your daughter in a public school but with private school service, I encourage you to send your daughter to WAE."
WAE IS LIFE CHANGING
"WAE has completely changed my life. For the mere fact that I was challenged to push myself constantly... I left WAE and went on to attend the prestigious Howard University in which I will be graduating with a B.S. in Political Science this upcoming May. WAE was the catalyst for me. They promote such love and care between the girls and just within ourselves. They always support you, in whatever you do. All while guiding you to the top.
Why WAE?
The Vision
The Women's Acdemy of Excellence seeks to graduate all of our scholars in four years, with acceptance into two, or four year colleges. Our goal is to bring unique educational opporunities to young omen in the Bronx that is embedded in the following areas:
1. Single Gender
2. Small Schools engaged in leadership
3. High expectation with an emphasis on responsible decision making
4. College Preparation
5. Focus on Results
High School Focus
- Interdisciplinary
- College Preparatory
- Experiential
- Project/themed Based
- Comprehensive Language Program
- Effective Study / Organizational Skills
- Social Awareness And Development
- Challenging and Rigorous Curriculum
Special Features
- Uniforms Required Daily
- Summer Program: Academic & Recreational
- Community Service
- Montefiore Clinic
School Based Clubs
- Ambassador Club
- Senior Committee
- Yearbook Committee
- Student Council
- Girls Who Code
- Art Club
School Based Events & Programs
- Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
- Career Day
- Black History Month
- Women's History Month
- Senior College Week
- Junior College Week
- Empowerment Workshop
- PEARLS Awards
- Multicultural Day
- Academy Awards Evening
- Town Hall
- Domestic Violence Awareness Day
- Anti-Bullying Awareness
- National Honors’ Society
- National Hispanic Honor’s Society
- AP For ALL
Partnerships
- New York Coalition of 100 Black Women
- New York Coalition of 100 Black Women
- L'Oréal Role Model Program
- Monroe College
- Lehman College
- Kechie's Project
- Girls Inc.
- Girls Who Code
- Montefiore Hospital
PSAL Maleska Campus Sports Program
- Varsity Basketball
- JV Basketball
- Volleyball
- Track & Field
- Softball
- Stunt
Educational Field Trips
- College Trips
- Museums and Cultural Attractions
- Sporting Events
- Global Citizen Model UN (GCMUN)
Contact Information
456 White Plains Road 3rd Floor
Bronx, New York 10473
718-542-0740
Administration:
Principal:
Office Manager:
Parent Coordinator:
Dean
Guidance Counselor:
Web Master:
Dr. Florlilinda Sol Cruz
Ms. Elizabeth Espinosa
Ms. Meserete Newman
Ms. Shannae Heywood
Ms. Najah Small-Taylor
Mr. Naim Blake
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