Dear Parents and Students:
Welcome to Susan E. Wagner High School.
Susan E. Wagner High School offers its students a quality education in a safe, secure and stimulating environment. Our various instructional departments provide academic training in subject disciplines, while at the same time offering students the opportunity to explore special interests.
Because of our exceptional programs and the achievements of our students and staff, Susan E. Wagner High School has received state and national recognition: Designated an "Outstanding High School" by the New York State Commissioner of Education and Recognized as a "National School of Excellence" by the U.S. Department of Education.
As a large comprehensive high school, Susan E. Wagner High School is able to offer its students a wide range of required and elective courses, as well as extracurricular team and club activities. Within this setting, there are Learning Centers which serve as small learning communities, each having a unique focus. Each Center has an exclusively assigned coordinator, guidance counselor and assistant principal. For example, our Scholars Academy provides students of outstanding ability and potential with an interdisciplinary approach to ideas and concepts by guiding them through a comprehensive and challenging exploration of our culture and heritage. The Institute of Law and Politics allows its members to participate in law-related classes. The Academy of Finance and Academy of Hospitality and Tourism are exciting and challenging programs that include a summer internship, trips, and guest speakers. This will enable students to gain first hand experience in the business world. The music, art, theater, and media learning centers provide unique settings for students to develop their artistic talents.
Numerous guidance services, including college and career counseling, and individual and group meetings, are provided for all students. Tutorial services are available.
Although we require students to work hard, ample opportunity exists for participation in a multitude of extracurricular activities, including team sports, cultural interests, intellectual pursuits, theatrical performances, etc.
A student at Wagner High School may look forward to many highly rewarding educational and personal experiences. New academic vistas will be explored, new friendships will be made, new perspectives on life will be developed, and the opportunity to mature in one of the finest high schools on Staten Island and New York City will be offered.
On behalf of the entire Wagner staff, I wish you a happy, healthy and successful school year.
Sincerely,
Gary M. GiordanoPrincipal
