Mission and Vision

East Williamsburg Scholar’s Academy mission is to create a rigorous, culturally responsive-learning environment whereby all learners develop 21st century leadership and critical thinking skills to solve problems, build relationships with empathy, and become productive global citizens. 

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Upon Entering EWSA, scholars will be empowered with curriculum that engenders accelerated growth and promotes autonomy to craft in-class and real-world learning experiences for maximum impact.

STUDENT SURVEY

92%

of students say that they are presented with positive images of people from a variety of races, ethnicities, cultures and backgrounds

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90%

of students say that their teachers respect their culture or background

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100%

of teachers say that at their school staff value families' race, ethnicity, culture or background

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East Williamsburg Scholars Academy

East Williamsburg Scholars Academy (EWSA) is a high school located in East Williamsburg in the heart of North Brooklyn, NY.

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With our diverse population, our academy incorporates a college readiness and high expectations model. Through writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading tools, the implementation will equip students to tackle complex issues, problems, and texts.

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We have implemented Blended Learning initiative, and offer  College level courses in and outside of the school (LIU Early College Scholars Program, John Jay College Now,   New York City College of Technology, SUNY Albany). We offer a total of 8 AP courses, Internships,  Civic for ALL, CTE courses, WBL Internships College Access for All, Work based learning and  CTE training.

EWSA CALENDAR OF EVENTS