Each year, the Academy senior class completes a student-driven project that impacts their community. This year, the 2024 seniors decided that a documentary about the history and impact of the Academy was needed so that our school community could learn about its origins, affect on students, and impact on families. As the project commenced, students scheduled meetings with parents, alumni, teachers, and administrators to provide a full picture of the Academy; little did we know that we would have four hours of footage by the time we were done! The documentary has been split into five chapters to help the viewing experience. We hope you enjoy learning about a side of our school community that has been present for over twenty years!
Founding members and a class of 2005 alumni detail the origins of The Academy
Former students from 2020 to 2023 detail their experiences in the Academy
Parents of former and current students, as well as a special community member, express the impact of the Academy on their lives.
The 2024 seniors discuss the importance of the Academy in their lives.
Teachers and administrators from Hendrick Hudson discuss alternative education and the Academy.
Our graduating class of 2021 expresses what the Academy meant to them, experiences that impacted them, and a farewell to their classmates and teachers.
Even though we were separate, families, students, and teachers joined a Virtual Academy Graduation for our 2020 seniors. During this time, and despite the struggle of being apart and creating a video, each senior found a way to integrate their goodbye message into their final product.
Hear from our students about what the Academy means to them!
The Academy senior class banded together to create a video expressing their thanks for, and saying goodbye to, the Academy staff and students. This project was made possible by the dedication and expertise of Giancarlo Ortega (Class of '19) and Adam Slinskey (Class of '21)