About Harriet
Gibbons High School
Harriet
Gibbons High School, a learning community of Albany High
School, is a ninth-grade preparatory program that serves
up to 200 students in an environment with intensive
academic programs and support.
The goal of the program
is to prepare students for academic success upon
entering Albany High School as sophomores, and,
ultimately, a college education. In addition, part of
the program's mission is to support students, families
and the community through the implementation of a
school-wide emphasis on positive behaviors.
Harriet Gibbons students follow the same curriculum as
freshmen at Albany High School. The Harriet Gibbons
difference is a smaller, more personalized learning
environment.
Much of the
learning is project-based, and students participate in
STEP (Science and Technology Entry Program). In
addition, a teacher study group meets daily, focusing on
professional development, best education practices and
classroom strategies.
Harriet Gibbons students
can participate in all the sports and clubs offered at
Albany High. Harriet Gibbons also offers after-school programs.
School times
Building opens --
7:15 a.m.
Breakfast begins
-- 7:30 a.m.
School day begins
-- 8:13 a.m.
School day ends
-- 3:13 p.m.
After-school clubs
and activities end -- through 6:30 p.m.,
depending on the program.
Points of distinction
Longer school day
Smaller learning
environment
Single-gender classes
Parent support and
resources
Upcoming events
Tuesday, Sept. 7-- First day of
school
News and
information
Summer school
registration June 30 and July 1 -- Registration
for summer school at Albany High begins Wednesday,
June 30 from 8 a.m.-noon. This registration day is
for Albany High students only. The final
registration day will be held Thursday, July 1 from
8 a.m.-noon for all students.
Download the Albany High summer school brochure for
complete details.
Click here to visit the City School District of
Albany Photo Gallery.
Absence from school
If your child is absent for school for
any reason, call the school at 475-6350 during the
morning and provide a written excuse when your child
returns to school
