{"id":26,"date":"2025-07-08T01:57:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T01:57:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apr298.com\/?page_id=26"},"modified":"2025-08-22T18:49:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T18:49:13","slug":"join-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/apr298.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Join Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"26\" class=\"elementor elementor-26\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf5f6b0 e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bf5f6b0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9108380 elementor-shape-rounded elementor-grid-0 e-grid-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-social-icons\" data-id=\"9108380\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"social-icons.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-social-icons-wrapper elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-grid-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-icon elementor-social-icon elementor-social-icon-instagram elementor-repeater-item-155512b\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/academyofpublicrelations\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-screen-only\">Instagram<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fab-instagram\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.1 141c-63.6 0-114.9 51.3-114.9 114.9s51.3 114.9 114.9 114.9S339 319.5 339 255.9 287.7 141 224.1 141zm0 189.6c-41.1 0-74.7-33.5-74.7-74.7s33.5-74.7 74.7-74.7 74.7 33.5 74.7 74.7-33.6 74.7-74.7 74.7zm146.4-194.3c0 14.9-12 26.8-26.8 26.8-14.9 0-26.8-12-26.8-26.8s12-26.8 26.8-26.8 26.8 12 26.8 26.8zm76.1 27.2c-1.7-35.9-9.9-67.7-36.2-93.9-26.2-26.2-58-34.4-93.9-36.2-37-2.1-147.9-2.1-184.9 0-35.8 1.7-67.6 9.9-93.9 36.1s-34.4 58-36.2 93.9c-2.1 37-2.1 147.9 0 184.9 1.7 35.9 9.9 67.7 36.2 93.9s58 34.4 93.9 36.2c37 2.1 147.9 2.1 184.9 0 35.9-1.7 67.7-9.9 93.9-36.2 26.2-26.2 34.4-58 36.2-93.9 2.1-37 2.1-147.8 0-184.8zM398.8 388c-7.8 19.6-22.9 34.7-42.6 42.6-29.5 11.7-99.5 9-132.1 9s-102.7 2.6-132.1-9c-19.6-7.8-34.7-22.9-42.6-42.6-11.7-29.5-9-99.5-9-132.1s-2.6-102.7 9-132.1c7.8-19.6 22.9-34.7 42.6-42.6 29.5-11.7 99.5-9 132.1-9s102.7-2.6 132.1 9c19.6 7.8 34.7 22.9 42.6 42.6 11.7 29.5 9 99.5 9 132.1s2.7 102.7-9 132.1z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-grid-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-icon elementor-social-icon elementor-social-icon-phone-alt elementor-repeater-item-723c57a\" href=\"tel:7186658866\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-screen-only\">Phone-alt<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-phone-alt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M497.39 361.8l-112-48a24 24 0 0 0-28 6.9l-49.6 60.6A370.66 370.66 0 0 1 130.6 204.11l60.6-49.6a23.94 23.94 0 0 0 6.9-28l-48-112A24.16 24.16 0 0 0 122.6.61l-104 24A24 24 0 0 0 0 48c0 256.5 207.9 464 464 464a24 24 0 0 0 23.4-18.6l24-104a24.29 24.29 0 0 0-14.01-27.6z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-grid-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-icon elementor-social-icon elementor-social-icon-envelope elementor-repeater-item-b1602e8\" href=\"mailto:rmoreno10@schools.nyc.gov\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-screen-only\">Envelope<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-envelope\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M502.3 190.8c3.9-3.1 9.7-.2 9.7 4.7V400c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48H48c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48V195.6c0-5 5.7-7.8 9.7-4.7 22.4 17.4 52.1 39.5 154.1 113.6 21.1 15.4 56.7 47.8 92.2 47.6 35.7.3 72-32.8 92.3-47.6 102-74.1 131.6-96.3 154-113.7zM256 320c23.2.4 56.6-29.2 73.4-41.4 132.7-96.3 142.8-104.7 173.4-128.7 5.8-4.5 9.2-11.5 9.2-18.9v-19c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48H48C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112v19c0 7.4 3.4 14.3 9.2 18.9 30.6 23.9 40.7 32.4 173.4 128.7 16.8 12.2 50.2 41.8 73.4 41.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4765dcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4765dcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<?php\n\/\/ functions.php\n\n\/**\n * Creates a shortcode to display the Google Translate widget.\n *\n * This function generates the necessary HTML and JavaScript for the Google Translate\n * element. 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Empowering The Future.<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52cac2e4 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52cac2e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"citation-43 interactive-span-hovered\">Welcome to The Academy of Public Relations (MS298) <\/span><span class=\"citation-42\">, a community school for grades 6-8 in the heart of The Bronx. <\/span><span class=\"citation-41\">We offer a dynamic learning environment with a transitional bilingual program <\/span><span class=\"citation-40\">, advanced academics<\/span>, and enriching extracurriculars designed to help every student thrive.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d32d227 elementor-mobile-align-justify animated-fast elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"3d32d227\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:400}\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-float\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/3VAF7SHskVVPi6e56\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Register Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6768e5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c6768e5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-854317a elementor-cta--layout-image-left elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"854317a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDownload Our School Flyer\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCurious about our curriculum, extracurricular activities, and community? Download our flyer for a detailed overview of the opportunities awaiting your child.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\" href=\"https:\/\/apr298.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/APR-Recruitment-Flyer-double-sided-FINAL-8_15-Eng-Spa-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDownload Flyer in English and Spanish\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64071786 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"64071786\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76c42b28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"76c42b28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">MS298 is a D7 Promise School\u200b<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7de9bb8 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7de9bb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Middle School where students build their Identity, Leadership, and Legacy!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5228e2 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5228e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At MS298, we are dedicated to providing a comprehensive and supportive educational experience. 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https:\/\/apr298.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/juice-300x104.jpg 300w, https:\/\/apr298.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/juice-1024x355.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/apr298.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/juice-768x266.jpg 768w, https:\/\/apr298.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/juice-1536x532.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2003px) 100vw, 2003px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80df7e9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"80df7e9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bcfe2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7bcfe2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">WHY CHOOSE MS298? <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bf28be animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0bf28be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Your Path to Success Starts Here<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed4f4d3 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed4f4d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At MS298, we are dedicated to providing a comprehensive and supportive educational experience. We empower our students by removing barriers and providing exceptional opportunities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69510d41 e-flex e-con-boxed elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"69510d41\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7df5a59 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7df5a59\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22f41b0d animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"22f41b0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Rigorous Academics<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1de9c44f elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1de9c44f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We provide academically rigorous, culturally responsive instruction to prepare scholars for high school. Our programs include Advanced Placement\/Regents courses, a Debate Team, and a Saturday Academy to ensure students are challenged and supported.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-230f286b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"230f286b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-690d9513 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"690d9513\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Comprehensive Student Support<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b08ac7 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b08ac7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We foster close student-teacher relationships and provide dedicated counselors for each grade. Our Social Emotional Center for Wellness and programs like My Brother&#8217;s\/Sister&#8217;s Keeper ensure every student has the support they need to thrive.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f34abac e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6f34abac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38a5ff89 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38a5ff89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Athletics &amp; Extracurriculars<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43a39f5 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43a39f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Students can explore their interests through a wide range of activities. We offer Middle School sports including basketball, volleyball, and soccer, as well as a Student Government and frequent educational trips.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d3359b1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1d3359b1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-645c8979 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"645c8979\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Modern Campus &amp; Technology<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d4cf7ef elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d4cf7ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Our scholars learn on a modern campus featuring a new library, a music studio laboratory, and a brand-new schoolyard. To ensure equal access to resources, every student is provided with their own digital device.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a21610 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6a21610\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b18a3b4 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b18a3b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Life Skills &amp; Enrichment<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-007b7bb elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"007b7bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We prepare students for the future with practical courses in Financial Literacy and Computer Applications. Our ASPIRA afterschool program offers further enrichment with activities like cooking, performing arts, and dance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-121c34e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"121c34e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5460de4 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5460de4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pathways to High School &amp; Beyond<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67299e4 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67299e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We are dedicated to our scholars&#8217; success after they leave us. Through an annual Academic High Schools Summit and focused College &amp; Career Readiness programs, we guide each student on their unique path.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ec40900 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2ec40900\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a662581 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3a662581\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21be9565 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"21be9565\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-570e4ed0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"570e4ed0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PROGRAMS &amp; CURRICULUM<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-282ce429 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"282ce429\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Explore Our Diverse Programs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3d8b76 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3d8b76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"citation-32\">We offer a rich selection of academic and extracurricular programs that cater to a wide range of interests and ambitions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e360066 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e360066\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Academic Excellence<\/strong><\/span><br \/>Advanced Placement<br \/>Algebra<br \/>Living Environment<br \/>Finance \/ Coding<br \/>Journalism<br \/>Computer Application<br \/>Visual Arts<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Leadership &amp; Enrichment<\/strong><\/span><br \/>Student Government<br \/>Debate Team<br \/>My Brothers Keeper<br \/>The Girls Empowerment Movement (GEMS)<br \/>Educational Trips<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Athletics<\/strong><\/span><br \/>Flag Football<br \/>Basketball<br \/>Baseball<br \/>Softball<br \/>Volleyball<br \/>Soccer<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Specialized Student Support<\/strong><\/span><br \/>We provide Special Education ICT 12:1 and SETSS services.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dd4d026 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4dd4d026\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5122aecc elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5122aecc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions \n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d5e85b1 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"1d5e85b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-4921\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4921\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What after-school options and financial assistance do you provide?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4921\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4921\"><p><span class=\"citation-63\">We offer the ASPIRA Afterschool Program, which provides academic and recreational activities until 6:00 PM<\/span>. <span class=\"citation-62\">To help families, we also provide free uniforms and free school supplies to our students.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-4922\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4922\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Do you have programs for students who are bilingual?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4922\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4922\"><p><span class=\"citation-61\">Yes, we offer a Transitional Bilingual Education Program 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