High School Equivalency

This program prepares students to earn a New York State Equivalency Diploma by successfully completing the High School Equivalency Exam.

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ged (general education diploma) &  TAP (TRANSITIONAL ACADEMIC PROGRAM)
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Students attend the Career & Technical Center for a full day, with a half-day in an academic prep or high school equivalency (HES) class and a half-day in one of the career and technical programs. Computer instruction is integrated into the highly individualized academic/HSE program. The HSE exam will be offered through the GED Testing Services as the primary pathway to gaining a NYS High School Equivalency Diploma. Requirements to participate in the HSE program include having at least an eighth grade reading and math level and maintaining at least an 80% attendance level in the Transitional Academic Program (TAP) program.

TAP is designed to improve academic achievement and attendance, and secure credits, as appropriate. A reading and math level of at least sixth grade is suggested for participation. After four weeks of attendance, a determination is made of the student’s best next opportunity, such as returning to the home school, transferring to the Phoenix Academy, remaining in the TAP program, or transferring to a HSE program.

Contact

Joseph Salamone
Assistant Director, Career Pathways Programs

Amy Storenski
Principal, Career Pathways Programs 

Scott Landry
Principal, Career Pathways Programs

Allison Ramirez
Assistant Principal of CTE 

Karen Riche
Assistant Principal of CTE 

Stephen Casa
Supervisor of Workplace Learning

Ronald Bath
Guidance Counselor

Cristina Wieczorek
Guidance Counselor 

Gen Rochetti
Special Education Consultant Teacher
 

Route 9W
Port Ewen, NY 12466
phone: 845.331.6680