Forte Prep High School

We are developing learners to become leaders, and whether their next step is college, other postsecondary options, or a skills-driven career, we are confident that they’ll be ready for it.

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high school for the real world.

Forte Prep High School is a community-driven high school program that builds essential leadership skills, creates deep community identity, intentionally accelerates college credit accumulation and develops career awareness for 560 students in our incredible borough.

Forte Prep will recruit the majority of students from the communities of Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst, and Corona, in the Borough of Queens. We believe that all students, regardless of race, socio economic status, immigrant status, or language spoken at home can excel if they have access to a quality public education.

The academic core for Forte Prep HS will create an onramp for Forte Prep Academy 8th graders, front load Regents requirements in the first 2/3 years, and emphasize the development mastery of all fundamental literacies in order to be prepared for college, career, and life.
The project will be integrated/embedded into the curriculum at each grade level. Every class has a connection to the topic/theme and the advisory program will also include a block for planning. At the end of the year, students will present their projects to an audience of teachers, parents and peers. The project will be a significant part of their grade.
Including:
- Visual Design
- Graphic Design
- Chorus
- Jazz Band
- Theater
Including:
- Modern States Freshman Year for Free program:
- CUNY College Now Program:
- Intentional focus on developing culturally-responsive AP coursework.
  - AP Calculus
  - AP Human Geography
  - AP World History
  - AP English Language
  - AP English Literature
  - AP Spanish Language and Culture
  - AP Biology
  - AP Environmental Science
Built into Advisory The Forte Prep Academy Advisory Program places every student in a carefully designed small peer group, under the positive mentorship of a nurturing professional. The role of an advisor is to be the student’s point person during their time at Forte Prep Academy.

Your school leader

High School Campus Director

Ms. Damali Caine
dcaine@forteprep.org
929-666-4430 (select option for high school)

We are thrilled to welcome Damali Caine as the founding high school campus director at Forte Prep High! Ms. Caine brings with her years of experience in education, including serving as a teacher, leader, and parent coordinator. We are confident that her leadership will help us continue to provide our students with the best possible education and prepare them for success in the future.

Mrs. Caine is passionate about creating a positive and inclusive school community where every student feels valued and supported. She is committed to working closely with our students, families, and staff to ensure that we are meeting the unique needs of each and every student.

Please join us in welcoming Ms. Caine to the Forte Prep family! We look forward to the great things we will accomplish under her leadership.