HRCS recruits approximately (90) new students each fall, mostly from 9th grade to enter Sail Academy. During the school year, students meet once per week, Monday-Thursday, from 4-6 pm, and on select school holidays and weekends. They also participate in trips and expeditions at the end of each semester. The first year course is called Sailing by Numbers. Each lesson incorporates a math topic, and has an on-water sailing component or hands-on boat-building activity. On a typical day, students might learn to measure current speed using an algebraic formula, and test their calculations on the water. They earn up to 2 elective credits in math and PE Students also participate in The New York State Safe Boating Course and receive a certification for Safe Boating. Students will also have the opportunity to earn certifications in First and CPR from the Red Cross.
Basics
| PREREQUISITES | Recruit students from 9 partner schools to take part in two-week Orientation in September. |
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| SCHEDULE | Meet once per week, Monday-Thursday, 4-7pm |
| TRIPS | Caven Point / Statue of Liberty (End of Fall), Dyckman Marina / Inwood (End of Spring) |
| TYPICAL DAY | Each lesson incorporates a math topic, and has an on-water sailing component or hands-on boat building activity. On a typical day, students might learn to measure current speed using an algebraic formula, and test their calculations on the water while learning sailing. |
| CREDIT | Can earn a Math or PhysEd credit. |
| CERTIFICATIONS | Red Cross - First Aid and CPRNew York State Safe Boating |
Program Outcomes
| COLLEGE/CAREER PREPARATION | Students are aware of post-high school opportunities and the associated processes |
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| LEADERSHIP | Students take initiative in program activities |
| ACADEMICS | Students increase proficiency in math |
| STEWARDSHIP | Students are stewards of their equipment and workspace |
| SAILING SKILLS | Students can demonstrate the 1st year sailing skills and earn the NYS Safe boating certificate |
Program Dates
| Last Week of Sept - First Week of October | Orientation for New Students |
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| Election Day | Fall Trip to Caven Point |
| First Saturday in May | Return to the River Celebration and Wooden Boat Launch |
| First Thursday in June | Spring Trip to Inwood Marina |
| Last Thursday of Regents Week | Graduation Ceremony |