Forte Prep High School

We are developing learners to become leaders.

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 whatever’s next. Especially if it involves college and life-changing careers.

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 9th - 12th grade students in our incredible borough of Queens.

Forte Prep recruits a majority of our 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 creates an onramp for Forte Prep Academy 8th graders, front loads Regents requirements in the first 2/3 years, and emphasizes the development mastery of all fundamental literacies in order to be prepared for college, career, and life.
Capstone projects are integrated/embedded into the curriculum at each grade level. Every class has a connection to the topic/theme and the advisory program also includes a block for planning. At the end of the year, students present their projects to an audience of teachers, parents and peers. The Capstone Project is significant part of their grade.
Including:
- Visual Arts
- Graphic Design
- Film and Video
- Chorus
- Jazz Band
- Symphonic 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
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

Founding High School Principal

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

Damali Caine is the Founding High School Principal at Forte Prep High! Ms. Caine brings with her years of experience in education, including serving as a teacher, leader, and parent coordinator. Her leadership helps provide our students with the best possible education and prepares 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.