The High School of Fashion Industries Catalog

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Introduction The High School of Fashion Industries provides challenging, creative and effective career, technical and academic training for New York City students. The faculty and administration of our school, working with families and the student body, seek to pro- vide a unique learning experience and a specially tailored program for all students who have an interest in Visual Arts, Business, and Fashion Design. The High School of Fashion Industries has a long history and tradition dating back to 1926. The building itself is located on West 24th Street, in the heart of Chelsea, NYC. Thus, as you enter the High School of Fashion Industries, you are becoming part of a tradition of excellence. As a student, you begin your journey with your family and the entire HSFI faculty to design your future whether you decide to pursue a college education in Visual Arts or Fashion Design, or a non-design related field such as Business or Education. At the end of your four year journey at the High School of Fashion Industries, students acquire the knowledge and skills to begin their college and career journey. 3

Fashion Design Student models from the Annual Fashion Show. 4

Fashion Design and Design Related Fields FFaasshhiioonn DDeessigignn Our Fashion Design program provides rigorous courses that prepare students for Art, Photography & success by nurturing personal creativity, fostering ingenuity and individuality. Our uniquely tailored curriculum provides the educational foundation and technical skills New Media necessary to succeed in the rapidly changing industry. Our students learn the funda- Fashion Marketing mentals of patternmaking, sewing, draping and are able to execute their designs from concept to completion. To complement this innovative curriculum, HSFI wel- Visual comes numerous designers and prominent industry professionals who give lectures, Merchandising lead workshops, and provide valuable insight through one-on-one interactions with Sports at HSFI students. Our Industry Partnership Program provides a multifaceted, immersive Extracurricular learning experience meant to promote success by preparing students for the de- Activities & Clubs mands of the fashion world. College Access Highlights Fashion Week Experiences / Internships & Shadowing Opportunities Support Industry Partnerships & Collaborations / Work-Based Learning Program & Job Emotions Matter Placement/ Unique Design Challenges & Competitions / Networking Opportunities with Industry Leaders/ Competitive Scholarship Opportunities / Guest Lectures & Equity Matters Speaker Series/ Portfolio Development / Challenging Electives like Product Develop- Special ment & Sustainable Design Industry Fashion Show Education The High School of Fashion Industries Annual Scholarship and Awards Fashion Services Show is a celebration of fashion featuring senior student collections. Held each Falcon Health spring, the Annual Fashion Show is culmination of four years of hard work. Under Center the direction and guidance of industry leaders and dedicated teachers, each student Academics & embarks on a personal journey of self-discovery as they sketch, design, and con- The Advanced struct a garment that will be proudly displayed to the entire school community on the Placement Program runway. This exhibition is one the most anticipated events of the school year as it is attended by students, families, staff, alumni and fashion professionals and celebrities. Kleinfeld Partnership HSFI has a long standing partnership with Kleinfeld Bridal of ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ fame. Our students are mentored by Kleinfeld staff and involved in a competition to design wedding gowns. There is a culminating event at the Kleinfeld salon where bridal industry professionals judge the gowns and declare an overall winner. Curvy Lab Inspired by the curvy body, The Curvy Lab was designed by Angela O’Riley as a creative space to discuss and experiment with design, fit, and production of size in- clusive fashion. The Curvy Lab Initiative celebrates and is passionate about improv- ing the quantity and quality of clothing for the curvy woman. 5

Art, Photography & New Media Student artwork from the annual Senior Art Show, International Center of Photography Exhibition and Manhattan Borough Arts Festival 6

Art, Photography & New Media Fashion Design In a hands-on studio environment, students explore a wide range of creative possi- Art, Photography & bilities from traditional media to graphic design. Each student has the outlet to find their strong suit and specialty; whether it’s through painting, photography, computer New Media graphics, illustration, or specialty electives such as toy design. All Art majors pro- Fashion Marketing duce a project in their senior year that culminates in a public showcase of their work for the Art Show Exhibition. Upon completion, students have the opportunity to con- Visual ceive, conceptualize and execute independent working processes into a cohesive Merchandising body of work. Sports at HSFI Extracurricular Highlights Activities & Clubs Internships & Shadowing Opportunities / Industry Partnerships College Access Networking Opportunities with Industry Leaders / Competitive Scholarship Opportunities/ Guest Lectures & Speaker Series / Portfolio Development Support Trips to museums and art events / Access to state of the art computer labs Emotions Matter Access to a black and white Dark Room / Challenging Electives like Toy Design, Game Design, & Mural Design Equity Matters Special International Center for Photography (ICP) Partnership The International Center for Photography (ICP) has been a long-standing partner of Education HSFI. The partnership features an integrated curriculum designed by ICP and HSFI Services that includes an in-school foundation photography course, an after-school begin- Falcon Health ner's class, and an intermediate documentary workshop. This program takes place Center in a teaching facility built by ICP, which includes a ten-station darkroom, a film- processing area, and a studio/classroom. The collaboration culminates in an annual photo exhibition. The Senior Art Show The Senior Art Showcase is a major attraction for art lovers who are drawn to HSFI to witness the next generation of promising artists. This exhibition celebrates each student’s unique experience and is a manifestation of four years of research, exper- imentation, critical thinking, and artistic proficiency. As part of their final project, sen- iors showcase their artwork in a gallery like setting in the school lobby. The show displays the talents and dedication of each and every student, using a variety of art mediums, and is attended by staff and art enthusiasts alike. Academics & The Advanced Placement Program 7

Fashion Marketing Top Left: HSFI Business students celebrating their participation in the National Business Plan competition. Top Right: HSFI Gear available at the FLY (Fashion Loves You) School Store. Bottom: HSFI student designing a sneaker design as part of our partnership with ADIDAS 8

Fashion Business Marketing Fashion Design The Fashion Business Marketing program has a dynamic comprehensive curriculum Art, Photography & designed to delve into the wonderful world of business by providing one-of-a kind ex- perience through industry partnerships. Students will master the skills necessary for New Media global retail operations and management. Working individually and in teams, stu- dents receive an impressive foundation in fashion marketing & management under Fashion Marketing the tutelage of seasoned faculty and business professionals. The HSFI Business Visual Marketing program helps students master the concepts of finance, communication, marketing, and advertising. Students in their senior year will have the opportunity to Merchandising choose between two alternative tracks. The first path is our Virtual Enterprise pro- Sports at HSFI gram, which is a student-run class where they oversee the day-to-day operations of our school store, ‘Fashion FLY NY.’ The second path is the Business Entrepreneurial program where students create integrated business plans and marketing campaigns so they get the experience of starting and managing their very own business. ADIDAS Partnership Extracurricular HSFI students are valued members of the ADIDAS team by actively participating in Activities & Clubs focus groups with fitness experts, stylists and sports enthusiasts to help develop the College Access company’s marketing campaign geared towards the millennial market. Support Viacom Partnership Emotions Matter Our Viacom partnership allows students to get real-world experience at this media and entertainment powerhouse (Viacom owns Paramount Pictures, MTV, Nickelode- on, BET & CMT). Our students have the opportunity to collaborate on projects with company executives across a wide range of company departments. Hildun & Barneys Internship Program Equity Matters The Hildun & Barneys NY internship programs allows students to spend the summer Special shadowing professionals from various departments and receive guidance from senior executives through a unique mentorship opportunity. Education Services Shark Tank Business Plan Competition Falcon Health This competition, modeled after the ABC TV Show “Shark Tank,” has HSFI students Center presenting their business plans to a panel of Clark University (Massachusetts) busi- Academics & ness students. The experience helps students develop comprehensive marketing and The Advanced sales strategies while practicing all important presentation skills. Placement Program 9

Visual Merchandising Examples of Window Displays created and installed by HSFI Visual Merchandising students in collaboration with Simon Doonan, Creative Ambassador for Barneys New York (shown bottom right corner). 10

Visual Merchandising Fashion Design The Visual Merchandising department provides a unique hands-on educational expe- Art, Photography & rience unlike any other. Our curriculum is an unparalleled interdisciplinary program that prepares students to create displays and exhibitions from conceptualization New Media through fabrication. Students are given a platform to innovate and create individually Fashion Marketing and in teams. Concept development, research, mood boards, renderings, shop con- struction of props, electronic media, lighting and time management are just a few of Visual the areas that students focus on during their course of study. Students master the Merchandising Adobe Illustrator software program. Our students participate in the designing and Sports at HSFI construction of the building’s window displays highlighting seasonal events and the Extracurricular Annual Fashion and Art Shows. Master classes with seasoned professionals and Activities & Clubs partnerships with iconic NYC stores like Barneys New York and Macy’s provide am- College Access ple opportunities for learning beyond the classroom. Highlights Support Internships & Shadowing Opportunities / Industry Partnerships Networking Opportunities with Industry Leaders / Competitive Scholarship Emotions Matter Opportunities / Guest Lectures & Speaker Series / Master classes with renowned experts in the field Equity Matters Annual Holiday Windows Unveiling Event Special At first glance, one can mistake the festive window installations at HSFI for the holi- day displays at a department store on Fifth Avenue. Under the leadership of re- Education nowned creative ambassador for Barneys New York, Simon Doonan, students attend Services a series of master classes where they are provided with one-on-one feedback from Falcon Health the window display legend. Students proudly unveil the windows to the entire HSFI Center community, family members, friends and industry partners during a holiday celebra- Academics & tion accompanied by singing, cider, and cookies. The Advanced Advisory Board of the High School of Fashion Industries Placement Program Advisory Board Non-profit organization made up of fashion and art professionals with the mission to fund-raise for college scholarships, offer hsfi students internships 11 and job opportunities, and provides curriculum guidance to adapt to current business trends. Career Day Career Day is an annual HSFI event where prominent industry professionals in the world of fashion, business, art and media present their personal experiences. Career Day affords students the opportunity to explore options within and beyond the scope of their majors. Professionals speak on behalf of the companies they represent, their professional experiences, as well as their academic background. Students, always curious, inquire about the day-to-day activities and various paths that professionals have taken to reach their current position.

Sports at HSFI Top Right: HSFI Boys Varsity Basketball Team. Top Left: HSFI Stunts Team. Bottom Left: HSFI Girls Track & Field Team. Bottom Right: HSFI Girls Soccer Team. 12

Sport at HSFI Fashion Design HSFI has a vibrant sports program with 16 sports teams that compete on the highest Art, Photography & level across NYC. Our student-athletes take pride in representing the ‘Fashion Fal- cons’ in the Public Schools Athletic League. All students are welcome to tryout and New Media join our sports teams. The school has two gymnasiums and a fitness center to sup- Fashion Marketing port our student-athletes. Students on sports teams have the opportunity to earn school credit towards graduation and be exempt from physical education class. Be- Visual low is a list of our sports teams by season: Merchandising Sports at HSFI FALL SPORTS Boys Teams Extracurricular Bowling Activities & Clubs Girls Teams College Access Volleyball (Varsity & Junior Varsity) Badminton Support Cross Country Track Emotions Matter Soccer Equity Matters Bowling WINTER SPORTS Girls Teams Boys Teams Basketball Basketball Indoor Track & Field SPRING SPORTS Girls Teams Co-Ed (Boys & Girls Boys Teams Softball Together) Volleyball Outdoor Track & Field Stunts (Cheerleading) Wrestling Badminton These are the requirements for participation in our sports teams besides students’ Special passion and skill for their sport: Education 1. Completed Parent Consent form that gives permission for the student to partici- Services Falcon Health pate. 2. Completed Medical signed and stamped by a doctor. This medical consent signi- Center Academics & fies that the student is medically fit to participate. You can get these physicals for The Advanced free at the Falcon Health Center. Placement Program 3. Academically eligible – students must pass enough classes and earn enough class credits. 4. Excellent Attendance – students must attend school at least 90% of the time. 13

Extracurricular Activities & Clubs Top Left: Photography club students in the school’s photography dark room. Top Right: Our skateboarding club, STOKED, students using their artistic skills to design their boards. Bottom: HSFI Student Government officers celebrating their year-long service with certificates of recognition. 14

Extracurricular Activities & Clubs Fashion Design Art, Photography & HSFI offers 25+ extracurricular clubs and activities that are open to all HSFI stu- dents. Students are encouraged to participate in as many clubs and activities as New Media they wish. Student participation in these activities strengthens their connection to Fashion Marketing the HSFI community and provides them the energy to excel as a student. Below is a current list of some of our offerings – if students do not see one that interests Visual them, they can create their own club. Creating a new club is encouraged. What Merchandising students need to do to start a club is to identify other students who want to partici- Sports at HSFI pate with them in this activity and the school will help find a staff member to super- Extracurricular vise the activity. Activities & Clubs College Access Most clubs and activities meet after school on specific days of the week. The num- ber of times per month that a club or activity meets depends on that specific activity. Support Students can find out about all clubs and activities by constantly checking all the dif- Emotions Matter ferent forms of communication we have at HSFI – email, social media, the www.fashionhighschool.net website, online grading system, bulletin boards and TV Equity Matters screens around the building and school announcements. Twice a year, our Student Special Government holds ‘Club Fairs’ where clubs promote and recruit students who wish to participate. Education Services Performance Social Student Interests HSFI Majors Related Falcon Health Groups Activism Clubs & Activities Clubs & Activities Center Clubs & Activities SING Feminist club STOKED Skateboarding Photography club Iconoclan Gay Straight club Accessories club Dance team Latin Groove Alliance Korean Pop Culture Styling club Dance team UNICEF club club Tailoring club Stylz Step Animal Welfare Fashion Institute of Anime club Technology Portfolio club team club Rif Raf Book club Anti-Prom Ice Skating club Skills USA Fashion With a Anti-Prom Fashion Design Purpose Yoga club (Sustainability) Drag club club National Honor Society Crochet club club School Newspaper & Green Team Literary Magazine French club Social Math club Emotional Learning club Academics & The Advanced Placement Program 15

College Access Support HSFI Youth Leaders who are students professionally trained to support their classmates in the college application and financial aid process. 16

College Access Support Fashion Design Art, Photography & HSFI is focused on making sure students are prepared for ‘Life After the High School of Fashion Industries.’ Our philosophy is that it is never too early to learn about the New Media college application and financial aid process. HSFI provides students with the knowledge and tools to navigate the college process beginning in freshman year. Fashion Marketing Our resources around college access include a full-time college counselor who works Visual in our Student Success Center, which is a dedicated classroom devoted to college supports. Our comprehensive college access system includes: Merchandising Sports at HSFI • FULL-TIME COLLEGE COUNSELOR who coordinates all parts of the school’s college access efforts to insure that every HSFI student is admitted to the college of their choice • COLLEGE PREP CLASSES that students are programmed for during their 11th and 12th grades where they are taught about college applications and the financial aid process. • YOUTH LEADERS who are 11th and 12th graders who are trained to be college Extracurricular counselors to their peers. They go through extensive summer training by college Activities & Clubs professionals to be ready to support their classmates. College Access • BRIDGE COACHES who are HSFI alumni who are trained to work with seniors to Support assist with college admissions, financial aid and supporting students in the sum- mer between graduation and starting college. Emotions Matter • NAVIANCE is a college and career readiness software program that provides col- lege planning and career assessment tools. Naviance works directly with the Common Application which is a site where students can research colleges and careers using one central database. • GOOGLE APPS FOR EDUCATION which includes Google Docs, Google Drive, Equity Matters Google Classroom and Google Email. Many classroom teachers integrate Special Google Apps into their classroom lessons. Students have the ability to access these apps both at home and on school computers as well as install on their per- Education sonal devices. Students need to be able to navigate these online tools as they Services prepare for college. Falcon Health Center • ONLINE GRADING SYSTEM Jupiter Grades is an online grade book that teach- Academics & ers use to input each assignment aligned to the school grading system. Jupiter The Advanced Grades allows parents and students to check their grades and assignments in Placement Program each individual class. Parents and students each have their own unique log- in. Jupiter Grades is accessible both by a web browser or your smart phone. It is a great way to keep up with assignments, grades, and communication between parents and teachers. In college, students will be independently responsible for keeping track of their progress. 17

Emotions Matter Murals created to visualize how much Emotions Matter at the High School of Fashion Industries 18

Emotions Matter Fashion Design Art, Photography & Emotions matter at the High School of Fashion Industries. Our main school goal is that all students feel cared for and challenged. We will consistently ask students New Media ‘How you are feeling?’ and we make a commitment to listen to the responses and Fashion Marketing follow up with the supports that are needed to help. When high school students are asked ‘How you are feeling?’, the responses are usually ‘stressed, bored and tired.’ Visual HSFI will work hard and thoughtfully to help our students feel accepted, connected, Merchandising hopeful, interested, happy and respected. We pay a lot of attention to emotions be- Sports at HSFI cause they impact physical and mental health, learning, decision-making, relation- Extracurricular ship quality and creativity. Activities & Clubs College Access HSFI has a strong partnership with Yale University’s Center for Emotional Intelli- gence. We will be using Yale’s RULER techniques that focus on students’ learning Support to Recognizing emotions in oneself and others; Understanding the causes and con- Emotions Matter sequences of emotions; Labeling emotions accurately; Expressing emotions; and Regulating emotions effectively. Equity Matters Special We want students to speak up about how they are feeling, whether it is to a teacher, guidance counselor, the Principal and/or an Assistant Principal. If students do not Education feel comfortable speaking to a HSFI staff member directly, a family member can Services contact a supervisor at the school who will follow up. If students do not feel comfort- Falcon Health able speaking with a teacher, counselor or supervisor, we have people at school Center who students can speak to anonymously. Here are some spaces students can go to for support: • Teen Choice community based organization • Falcon Health Center • RAPP (Relationship Abuse Prevention Program) • Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention Specialist At HSFI, we work to create a positive culture for all members of our school commu- nity – students, families and staff. When students exhibit positive behavior, they can be rewarded with Fashion Dollars – our school’s own monetary currency. These behaviors fall into 5 categories that come together to represent our students SOARRing to college and career readiness: Safety Ownership Achievement Respect Responsibility Students can use Fashion Dollars to purchase rewards at our FLY school store. Here is short list of privileges and rewards that students can purchase for Fashion Dollars: Privileges: Access to School Wi-Fi; Laptop Rental; Going Out to Lunch Pass; Ele- vator Pass; Retake School ID Picture; Tickets to HSFI Special Events / Shows Rewards: Clothes; Jewelry; Skin & Hair Care Products; Phone Chargers; T-Shirts; Sweatshirts; Phone Backs Academics & The Advanced Placement Program 19

Equity Matters TOP: HSFI Students, Families and Staff at the Beyond Desegregation Conference at Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts BOTTOM: HSFI Students celebrating their presentation at the Beyond Desegregation Conference at Harvard University that focused on the school efTfoerxtst htoermeake sure every student feels belongingness and their culture is appreciated at HSFI 20

Equity Matters Fashion Design Art, Photography & The High School of Fashion Industries (HSFI) is a diverse, multi-cultural community made up of students and staff from a wide variety of races and ethnicities. We want New Media to make sure that all our school community members, students, families and staff, feel Fashion Marketing valued. We want all cultures to be appreciated within HSFI. We understand that our diversity is the strength of our school. In working towards these goals, we want all Visual student voices to be heard and valued. Student voice is a priority at HSFI through a Merchandising commitment to making all students feel cared for and valued, a strong student gov- Sports at HSFI ernment, monthly town halls with the Principal to share ideas about school improve- Extracurricular ment and monthly grade level assemblies to keep all students updated on all the Activities & Clubs amazing opportunities available to students. College Access In order to promote equity among all students, HSFI is in a partnership with Harvard Support University’s Reimagining Integration project. The Reimagining Integration project Emotions Matter seeks to promote diversity, equity and true integration as a way to disrupt systemic inequity and move towards the ‘ABCDs’ of true integration. These ‘ABCDs’ are defined as follows: Academics: All students have strong academic preparation, capitalizing on and con- necting to students of all backgrounds, with high levels of knowledge and skills. Belonging: All students have a strong sense and appreciation of their own culture and heritage, as well as of those of their diverse classmates. Commitment to dismantling racism and oppression: All students understand the role that institutional racism and other forms of oppression play in our society and have the skills, vision, and courage to dismantle them. Diversity: All students appreciate and value different perspectives, thoughts, and people and have friendships and collaborative working relationships with students and adults from different racial and economic backgrounds. Members of Harvard University’s faculty have worked collaboratively with HSFI staff Equity Matters and students towards building sustainable and transformative change within our com- Special munity as we refine our practices and establish a more excellent and equitable school. HSFI is committed to complete alignment to the ABCDs while strengthening Education students' sense of belonging and feeling of being cared for. We have been strategic Services in our disrupting inequity efforts by integrating students in the school's decision- Falcon Health making process and building capacity by strengthening their voice. Students have Center taken the lead in these efforts by taking leadership positions within our equity action Academics & teams. In these roles, students have become our agents of change as they collabo- The Advanced rate with staff and parents in order to enrich our educational, social and emotional ex- Placement Program perience while building an academically challenging environment and culturally con- nected school. As a culmination of our efforts, select students and staff were invited to present our collective work at Harvard University’s second annual Beyond Deseg- regation Conference where promising practices for diverse and equitable schools were highlighted to representatives from across the entire country. We are proud to be among the leading schools in the United States fighting for equity in our school community. 21

Special Education Services Top: Two HSFI students who receive special education services with Principal Daryl Blank celebrating their receipt of the annual Glenn Sears Scholarship Bottom: HSFI student working in the school’s Student Success Center devoted to supporting students through the college application and financial aid process. 22

Special Education Services Fashion Design Art, Photography & At HSFI, students with disabilities have access to the same curriculum and high ex- pectations as their peers. Here is a quote from Karina G., a recent HSFI graduate, New Media who had an IEP, “In middle school, I would feel out of place because of some of my Fashion Marketing academic struggles. I didn’t at HSFI because every student and teacher that you meet at HSFI will always accept you, no matter how different you are. At HSFI each Visual individual may be unique, but at the same time we are all going for the same aca- Merchandising demic goals.” Sports at HSFI Extracurricular We strive to accommodate the needs of all learners and ensure those with Individual Activities & Clubs Education Plans (IEPs) are within the least restrictive environment while working to- College Access wards educational independence. Students are programmed based on the man- dates stated within their IEP and determined during the IEP meeting. At HSFI, we Support use flexible programming to address the specific needs of all students. We currently Emotions Matter offer ICT, SETSS and a 15:1 setting. Equity Matters SETSS is a course for students who are able to participate in the general education Special setting with a moderate amount of support. Within the SETSS course, teachers focus on students’ IEP goals and building the skills needed to achieve those goals. Education Services Integrated Co-Teaching, or ICT, is a course in which the needs of students are ad- dressed by a general education and special education teacher within a general edu- cation class. ICT is offered in Math, English, Science and Social Studies and the de- termination for which course students will be placed in is made during the IEP meet- ing by the student, their family and the IEP team. The 15:1 (15 students to one special education teacher) setting is for students who struggle within the general education curriculum and need additional support to ac- cess the material. READ 180 is a literacy course offered to freshman and sopho- mores within this setting and is structured to build upon skills needed for academic success. In addition to hosting IEP meetings and working on programming, the Students with Disabilities office facilitates the IEP mandated related services of counseling, speech, occupational and physical therapy. We work with a Social Worker and School Psy- chologist, as well as coordinate with the school based health clinic, The Falcon Health Center, to assist families in receiving services for their children. Falcon Health Center Academics & The Advanced Placement Program 23

Falcon Health Center Images from the state-of-the-art HSFI Falcon Health Center facility that provides a wide range of health services free of charge. 24

The Falcon Health Center Fashion Design Art, Photography & We are very fortunate at HSFI to have the Falcon Health Center. Students can be seen at the Falcon Health Center for any of their health care needs – just like a New Media doctor’s office outside of school – and the best part, these services are FREE. Students can come by if they have a question about their body, their health or if they Fashion Marketing just need to talk. Visual Location: Room 343 (3rd Floor) Merchandising Hours of Operation: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Monday through Friday all year and all summer. Falcon Health Center Services include: • Physical exams, with paperwork for sports, working papers, college, camp and Sports at HSFI school. Extracurricular Activities & Clubs • Reproductive health care like birth control and emergency contraception, STI and College Access HIV testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, HPV shots. Support • First aid and treatments for illness and injury at school Emotions Matter • Shots needed for school and other vaccinations like flu shots. Equity Matters • Screening for hearing, vision, asthma, diabetes, blood pressure, mental health. • Treatment for chronic conditions like asthma and diabetes. Special • Medications and prescriptions, including storage for meds you have to take at Education Services school. Falcon Health Center • Nutrition and substance abuse counseling. Academics & • Counseling for mental health in an emergency, or for as long as you need it, help The Advanced Placement Program with depression, anxiety, stress, and issues with family, friends and relationships. • Referrals to other treatments you need that are not done at the Falcon Health Center. • Health insurance enrollment help for students and their families. • Dental care. 25

Academics & Advanced Placement Program Top: HSFI students on a museum trip taking advantage of the incredible number of cultural institutions around NYC Bottom: HSFI student taking a SAT class in the school’s Student Success Center as part of our partnership with the Hayden Foundation. 26

Academics & Advanced Placement Program Fashion Design Art, Photography & Our main school goal is that all students feel cared for and challenged. A large part of the High School of Fashion Industries’ mission is to get students ready for college New Media and career. With this in mind, we offer a wide variety of Honors and Advanced Place- Fashion Marketing ment courses to challenge students and prepare them for life after HSFI. We encour- age all students to take at least one honors or Advanced Placement course during Visual their time at HSFI. Merchandising Sports at HSFI Here are the reasons to challenge yourself with these Honors and Advanced Place- ment courses: Extracurricular Activities & Clubs 1. There is not much students can do in life these days without a college degree - these courses will help prepare students for the types of classes they will take in college. 2. Students should want to get into the best college possible – students’ applications for college will look stronger with Honors and Advanced Placement courses on their transcript. 3. Saving Money $$$ - if students are successful in Advanced Placement tests, they can earn college credit during high school and these are classes they do not have to take in college. Here is a list of the Honors and Advanced Placement courses that are available at College Access HSFI: Support • Computer Coding Emotions Matter • Advanced Placement English Literature Equity Matters • Advanced Placement Spanish Language • Honors Pre-Calculus & Advanced Placement Calculus Special • Advanced Placement Biology Education • Honors Chemistry Services • Honors Physics Falcon Health • Advanced Placement Computer Science • Advanced Placement United States History Center • Advanced Placement United States Government Academics & • Advanced Placement Psychology The Advanced • Advanced Placement Studio Art Placement Program Students can take college classes during their time at the High School of Fashion In- dustries through the College Now program. These college credit-bearing classes take place at Hunter College and City College. HSFI also has a partnership with Flor- ence University of the Arts where students can travel to Italy for an incredible interna- tional experience. 27

Top: Image of HSFI graphics and illustration students in their studio art class. Bottom: HSFI students hard at work in one of the school’s state-of-the-art Mac computer labs. 28

Top: HSFI students at the Macys office working on a fashion forecasting presentation to company executives. Bottom: International Center of Photography instructor working with HSFI students as part of this long-standing partnership. 29

Daryl Blank, Principal 225 W. 24th Street, New York, NY 10011 Phone: (212) 255-1235 Fax: (212) 225-4756 If you want more information about applying to the High School of Fashion Industries, please contact Assistant Principal Danielle Silva at [email protected] / (212) 255-1235 ext. 1251 30