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Is Urban Action Academy a charter school?

• No, Urban Action Academy is an "empowerment school," which means that we have more freedom than "regular" public schools. Among our special features are an innovative schedule and a partnership with The Institute for Student Achievement that provides us with extra resources, including a generous grant from The Gates Foundation.

Does Urban Action Academy have a uniform?

• Yes, read more about our uniform policy here.

What is the relationship between Urban Action Academy and Canarsie High School?

• UAA is one of three new schools in the Canarsie High School building. CHS is being phased out one year at a time. Here's how it will look:
  • Year One (2008-2009): UAA 9th grade only, CHS 10th, 11th, and 12th
  • Year Two (2009-2010): UAA 9th and 10th, CHS 11th and 12th

    
  • Year Three (2010-2011): UAA 9th, 10th, and 11th, CHS 12th
  • Year Four (2011-2012): UAA 9th-12th, CHS will be "closed"

What will happen to Canarsie's sports programs?

• UAA is committed to continuing the proud traditions of Canarsie sports. Sports teams at the Canarsie campus are composed of students from CHS as well as students from all the new schools.