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Wildcat Academy’s educational program includes small house structures; parent and community involvement; internships; interdisciplinary teaching strategies; cooperative learning; thematic projects; performance based instruction; and authentic assessment of student progress. Wildcat Academy’s rigorous standards and curriculum frameworks are based on and aligned with the New York State Learning Standards. Wildcat Academy students are expected to be involved with their education on a full-time basis.
An important factor contributing to the success of Wildcat Academy has been the interplay of academic studies and the internship/job experience. The internship/job experience reinforces the Academy’s approach to academics by allowing students to be active and work cooperatively while at the same time learning employability skills
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