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Amsterdam High School Smart Scholars ECHS Program
Amsterdam, NY

IHE Partner: Fulton Montgomery Community College

●●● AT–A–GLANCE

Program Components: 2014-15 Enrollment: 93
 Tutoring –Liberty Partnership Program and school
Male/Female Ratio: 38:55
tutoring
 Accelerated courses and skill development Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity:
 College and CIHS classes beginning in the summer of African American – 15%
Hispanic – 59%
10th grade American Indian – 2%
 Mentoring and “drop in” support Multiracial – 4%
 College visits White – 19%
 Presentations from college students/staff
 SAT & ACT preparation (including registration) Percentage Free/Reduced Price
 Support for college search and application process Lunch: 69.9%
 Support for parents
Average Number of College
2014 Graduation Outcomes Credits Earned by Grade Level:
9th Grade – 0
Number of Students: 12 10th Grade - 3
100% Graduation Rate 11th Grade – 12
12th Grade - 15
7 students entered a 2-year college, including 5 who enrolled at FMCC
4 students entered a 4-year college Average number of college
1 student entered the military credits earned by 2014
1 student entered the work force Graduates: 31.5

Student Testimonials 2014 Graduation Rate: 100%

“I have seen how much effort is really needed to be successful in a college Summer Program Offerings:
course. I feel like this program is allowing me to gain college experience LPP Summer Program
while preparing for the complete experience. It has helped me realize that (enrichment courses)

not every college professor teaches the same thus telling me that I need to 1 college course at FMCC
be prepared to learn in a variety of ways. I feel that Smart Scholars is the (Introduction to Psychology,
best way to earn college credits and get some college experience before 3 credits)

going to college after graduating from high school.” Contact Information:
Susan Stoya, Director of
“Smart Scholars in one word? Opportunity. The Smart Scholars program Secondary Instruction
has been a wonderful experience for me. Before entering the program, I had Greater Amsterdam School
somewhat of an idea of what I wanted to do with my future, but no idea how District
(518) 843-3180, ext. 7201
to get there. Through Smart Scholars, I have learned what steps I have to sstoya@gasd.org
take to get into the schools I prefer. I am earning college credits before I
Effie Maglaras, Coordinator
even graduate high school.” Amsterdam High School
140 Saratoga Avenue
●●● Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-3180
emaglaras@gasd.org