Albany High lottery held Dec. 7 for 2012-13 academy placement

ALBANY, N.Y. (December 8, 2011) -- The lottery to determine academy placement at Albany High School for the 2012-13 school year was held Dec. 7.

The lottery was open to incoming freshmen, other new students and current Albany High students wishing to change academies for next year. Applications were accepted from Oct. 21-Nov. 21 and the lottery was open to all students interested in atttending Albany High next year: current eighth-graders, current Albany High students interested in switching academies and high-school students interested in transferring to Albany High.

There were 149 students assigned to Citizenship Academy, 151 students assigned to Discovery Academy, 155 students assigned to Innovation Academy and 150 students assigned to Leadership Academy.

All students will receive a letter from the school indicating academy assignment. Students currently attending district schools also can find out their assignment from their guidance counselor. For more information, contact Albany High Magnet Grant Principal Stan Harper at 454-3987, ext. 990.

The mission of the City School District of Albany is to educate and nurture all students to be responsible citizens, critical thinkers and lifelong learners to successfully compete in the global community by providing an academically rigorous and safe environment in partnership with parents, students and the community. The district serves about 8,700 students in 15 elementary, middle and high schools. In addition to neighborhood schools, the district includes several magnet schools and programs, as well as other innovative academic opportunities for students, including four themed academies at Albany High School.