Our Vision
The Launch High School
The Launch High School will offer one of the most innovative and impactful charter high school experiences in NYC.
The high school student learning experiences will be grounded in
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Groundbreaking Learning Ecosystem Model design developed in partnership with Transcend Education and Education Reimagined, and including the development of world-class programming at Floyd Bennett Field
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Competency Based Learning using reDesign’s Future9 Competencies framework
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Dual enrollment Program
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Community & Work Based Learning offered in collaboration with community and non-profit partners operating on the cutting edge of the sustainability space and with a significant partnership with the National Park Service
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Pathways to Green Careers through opportunities to earn a career-connected credential/ badge in Aquaculture, Green Construction, Solar Installation, Ocean Engineering, & Marine Biology Research.
Explore our High School Blueprint Overview
The High School Blueprint includes:
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Case for Launch High School: A summary of insights about the local community and school that builds knowledge and appreciation for the community’s past, present, and future as well as an impetus for change.
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Mission: The aspirations schools have for students over the long-term as a result of being part of their community.
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Design Principles: Core characteristics that describe the felt experience or ethos of the school and are held true across all experiences, in order to achieve the mission.
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Competencies: The learning outcomes the school will drive toward to achieve its mission and case for change.
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Student Experiences (Core Components): Programmed activities that key stakeholders—such as learners, educators, and families—engage in within the school in order to meet the graduate aims and fulfill the design principles.
Our Community Driven Design Process
Our Community Design Team is made of students, families and community stakeholders.
The community driven process emphasizes collaboration, inclusivity, and the recognition of unique insights and perspectives community members bring, while building a sense of collective ownership and pride!
In partnership with Transcend Education, our team has co-created crucial elements of our innovative Launch High School including:
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School & System Elements
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Student Experience
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Goals & Guiding Concepts
Community and Work Based Learning Partners
Launch High School students will learn alongside experts from our community partners. These organizations will provide students direct access to hands on community based learning, career exploration, and work-based learning.
With The Campaign Against Hunger- Students will manage our 3 acre urban farm, learning about sustainable agricultural while feeding hungry New Yorkers
With the Billion Oyster Project- students will repopulate New York Harbor with 1 billion oysters while exploring opportunities in Marine Biology and Marine Advocacy
With SolarOne – Students will learn how to build and maintain solar panels, preparing for careers in the Solar industry
With NY Sun Works- students will operate world-class aquaponic and hydroponics farms
With NYC Outward Bound- students will build leadership and teamwork through adventures on campsites and ropes courses
With JBRPC – Students will learn how to become stewards for Jamaica Bay and our world
Our "Learning Ecosystem" Model
Learning ecosystems offer a different approach to teaching and learning.
A learning ecosystem is an innovative school model design where students learn from their communities through hands-on, real world experiences. It required the intentional collaboration between community stakeholders across various learning sites to provide learner-centered experiences that support broad outcomes. In a learning ecosystem:
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Learning is supported by many
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Learning can happen almost anywhere
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Learning targets a broad range of skills
