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Academy for Social Action
2008-09 Partner Site Profile
Number of Pairs: 63
Length of Matches: 2 years
iMentor Partner Since: 2008
Location: Harlem, Manhattan
iMentor Program Coordinator: Amy Cruz and Elizabeth Rothschild
Academy for Social Action Teacher: Principal Crystal Simmons
About the iMentor Partnership
iMentor works with the entire sophomore class of this new small school that opened its doors in fall 2007. iMentor is thrilled to be working with a school focused on engaging students in a commitment to social activism and community service, and is proud to bring mentors to their first class of high school students. Together, mentor-mentor pairs will explore their commitment to public service as well as developing their college and career skills.
Crystal Simmons, the founder and principal of the school, was so committed to providing this program to her students that she designed a class specifically for iMentor and serves as the classroom teacher. In addition to gaining an invaluable mentor-mentee relationship, the college-bound students improve their writing, reading, communication, and networking skills in preparation for academic and future career success.
Travel Directions
Address: Academy for Social Action 509 West 129th Street From 1 train to 125th Street: Come to the SE corner of 125th Street and Broadway and make a right onto 125th Street. Make a left on Old Broadway, walk north to 129th Street and make a right. The school is on the corner of NW 129th Street and Amsterdam Ave. |
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From the A/B/C/D to 125th Street: Walk to the corner of 125th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue. Walk west on 125th Street towards Amsterdam Avenue. On Amsterdam Avenue make a right and walk north to 129th Street. The school is on the NW corner of 129th Street and Amsterdam Ave.
From the 2/3 to 125th Street: Walk to the corner of 125th Street and Malcolm X Boulevard. Walk west on 125th Street towards Amsterdam Avenue. On Amsterdam Avenue make a right and walk north to 129th Street. The school is on the NW corner of 129th Street and Amsterdam Ave.
Driving from points north: Take the I-87 S. Take exit 5 for Macombs Dam Bridge toward E 161 Street. Turn right at Macombs Dam Bridge. Continue on W 155th Street. Turn left at Amsterdam Avenue. Turn right at W 126th Street. Turn right at Old Broadway. Old Broadway turns right and becomes W 129th Street. Destination will be on the left.
Driving from points south: Take the FDR Dr N/Franklin Delano Roosevelt Dr North. Continue on Harlem River Dr N. Take exit 21 for E 135 Street toward Madison Ave Bridge. Slight left at E 135th Street. Turn left at 7th Ave/Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd. Turn right at W 126th Street. Turn right at Old Broadway. Old Broadway turns right and becomes W 129th Street. Destination will be on the left. For subway, bus and driving directions click HERE |
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About Academy for Social Action
| Mission: The mission of the Academy for Social Action is to cultivate, educate, and graduate tomorrow’s leaders while inspiring them to shape the many communities in which they reside. ASA students will become college-bound family and community leaders who are concerned for the rights and welfare of others, socially responsible, and confident in their capacity to make a difference. ASA students will realize their innate potential and learn to capitalize on their strengths by understanding where they are now and focusing on their futures. |  |
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Fun Facts
- The Academy for Social Action is a College Board school
- ASA provides several after school opportunities to give back: students work with Building with Books and College for Every Student several times a month. Twice a year, students travel to a developing country to help build schools
- ASA features a biweekly Saturday academy for integrated arts and career investigation
- ASA’s Principal Simmons performed a rap and danced at this year’s Annual Welcoming Ceremony.
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