Albany School of Humanities (ASH)

Prekindergarten-Grade 6

108 Whitehall Road, Albany, NY 12209 (click here for directions)
Phone: 462-7258
Fax: 462-7265
 

Rosalyn Wallace, Principal

E-mail: rwallace@albany.k12.ny.us

About Albany School of Humanities
One of three magnet schools in the City School District of Albany, the mission of Albany School of Humanities (ASH) is to educate all students to be lifelong learners, capable decision-makers and positive contributors to their community.
 

The humanities approach provides students with an overview of diverse cultures. Students are taught using an innovative curriculum that incorporates the arts into daily teaching and learning activities.

For more information about ASH, other magnet programs and the application process, please contact the district's Magnet Office at 475-6549.

School times

• Building opens and breakfast begins -- 7:40 a.m.

• School day begins -- 8 a.m.

• School day ends -- 2:30 p.m.

• After-school child care ends -- 5:30 p.m.

Points of distinction

• Full-day prekindergarten and kindergarten

• New York state Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

• Teacher quality partnership with the University at Albany

• After-school child care offered

Upcoming events

• Tuesday, Sept. 7-- First day of school

• Thursday, Sept. 9 -- Rosh Hashana, no school

• Tuesday, Sept. 21 -- PTA meeting, 7 p.m.

• Monday, Oct. 11 -- Columbus Day, no school

• Wednesday, Oct. 13 -- Picture Day

• Saturday, Oct. 16 -- Fall cleanup, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Tuesday, Oct. 19 -- PTA meeting, 7 p.m.

• Friday, Oct. 29 -- Report card day, grades 1-6

News and information

• Click here to visit the City School District of Albany's online Photo Gallery.

Absence from school

If your child is absent from school for any reason, call the school at 462-7258 during the morning and provide a written excuse when your child returns to school.