Urban Assembly School for Performing Arts
About the iMentor Partnership
The Urban Assembly School for Performing Arts and iMentor began their partnership in 2008. iMentor was proud to support the school’s founding graduating class of 2010. This year’s senior class is entering the second year of their two-year match and will continue to build on the strong relationships that were developed last year.
The goal of the partnership is forstudents to achieve academic success and cultivate artistic vision while focusing on the college application and acceptance process. The senior class engages in their iMentor session during their English classes and Dorian Herron, the teacher who staffs the iMentor classes, works with iMentor as a partnership advocate to engage students in weekly emails and monthly events. The students focus on composing well-written and articulate e-mails to their mentors using the professional and college-level writing skills they are also focusing on through their English curriculum.
The Urban Assembly School for Performing Arts partnership is a unique opportunity for mentors to connect with well-rounded students pursuing careers in the arts. The role of the mentor in the performing arts environment is integral as they support students at a pivotal time in their talent development. Mentors support students throughout the artistic and academic process and are invited to attend annual performances, including the Winter Showcase.
Travel Directions
1 train to 125th Street
Walk East on 125th and take a left to walk North on Amsterdam. The school is on the Northwest corner at 129th, under blue construction. Walk along the side of the building and take a left past the large gate into the small parking lot. The sign-in desk is at the second door on the left.
A/C trains to 125th Street
Walk West on 125th and take a right to walk North on Amsterdam. The school is on the Northwest corner at 129th, under blue construction. Walk along the side of the building and take a left past the large gate into the small parking lot. The sign-in desk is at the second door on the left.
Buses
M4, M60, M100, M101, M11, M104, Bx15
About Urban Assembly School for Performing Arts
The Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts aims to sustain a challenging college preparatory curriculum that infuses the performing arts into all aspects of the academic experience. By using the arts as a teaching tool that provides students with the means to express themselves, the school aims to breathe life and creativity into all subjects and build confidence in all members of our school community. The school uses the cultural and professional resources of New York City to ensure that students receive a rigorous education that exceeds state standards, are successful in earning a college degree, and have a vision for what the future holds.
Fun Facts
- Partners play a critical role in the school community. The school is partnered with different companies and organizations to provide career and college exposure to our students. Partners include: Aaron Davis Hall/Harlem Stage, the Apollo Theater Foundation, Exploring the Arts, Epic Theater Ensemble, College Bound Initiative, Turn Around, PENCIL Inc., and the Dance Theatre of Harlem, amongst others.
- The school operates with five core values: integrity, community, artistry, respect and excellence (I CARE).
- In 9th grade, students gain instruction in all four areas of the performing arts: dance, theater, instrumental music, and vocal arts. At the end of 9th grade, students declare a pre-major in which they complete daily foundational study throughout 10th grade. At the end of the 10th grade year, students audition to become full majors and continue their study on the conservatory level for their remaining two years of school.
- Students come from all five boroughs of New York City and the current student body is approximately 60% African American and 40% Latino with a majority female population.
