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What’s Special
Alternative school for older students
The Downside
Tiny school may not appeal to some
Innovation Diploma Plus is a small school that admits students ages 16-20 who struggled in a traditional high school setting. With its tiny size and small classes, teachers provide extra support, adapt lessons, and keep students engaged with projects.
Academics & Instruction: The school operates on a tri-semester schedule (instead of the more traditional two semesters). This lets students catch up on credits faster and graduate before turning 21, the high school eligibility cutoff.
Students learn about business, especially marketing and multimedia, and may participate in paid internships. Students also explore community issues alongside their regular classes. They create documentaries, like one on gun control and another on gentrification and aggressive policing. Additionally, they produce a podcast sharing student stories.
Culture & Environment: The school uses the restorative justice method, which teaches students conflict resolution. Students feel safe and report minimal bullying on the NYC School Survey. Small advisory groups offer support, as does counseling. Advisory sessions address self-awareness and stress management techniques.
Building & Facilities: Founded in 2009, Innovation shares the Louis K. Brandeis campus with several other small schools. Facilities include science labs and dance studios. The school has campus-wide PSAL sports and a drama program.
Admissions: Innovation Diploma Plus admits students throughout the year. See the school’s website or call for more information. (Lydie Raschka, web reports and responses to a questionnaire, February 2024)
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Advanced Courses
Calculus
Not offered in 2021-21Computer Science
Not offered in 2021-21Physics
Not offered in 2021-21Advanced Foreign Language
Not offered in 2021-21AP/IB Arts, English, History or Social Science
AP/IB Math or Science
Not offered in 2021-21Music
Not offered in 2021-21College Readiness
Contact & Location
Location
145 West 84 Street
Manhattan
NY
10024
Trains: , , to 86th St; , to 96th St
Buses: M10, M104, M11, M5, M7, M79, M86-SBS
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This school shares the Louis D. Brandeis Educational Campus with four other schools
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