Forsyth Satellite Academy

Forsyth Satellite Academy is a high school in New York, NY. It operates as a transfer high school within the Lower East Side Arts Consortium, serving students who seek an alternative educational path. The school focuses on small, hands-on, project-based courses where students present projects instead of taking traditional Regents exams. Specific classes include Box Car Racing, Facing Ferguson, Financial Math, Logo Design, and Henrietta Lacks, allowing students to explore career-related skills and art. The school offers guaranteed paid internships and one-on-one college and career planning through a partnership with CAMBA. Students can access over 40 internship and SYEP spots each year to earn money and gain resume experience while attending classes.

The school day runs from 8:45 am to 3:10 pm, with a 40-minute lunch break starting at 12:00 pm. Students may eat in the cafeteria, bring food, or go outside to enjoy the nearby park, provided they return by 12:40 pm for the fifth period. The academic structure uses four 9-week cycles, awarding 4.5 credits per cycle for a total of 18 credits per school year, along with a July summer institute. Student support includes individualized counseling for post-graduation roadmaps. The school emphasizes community building through Restorative Justice circles, daily Advisory sessions for social emotional learning, and activities like rock climbing, skating, and student vs. staff games. A resident therapy dog named Penny visits on Tuesdays. Partnerships with organizations such as the NY Performance Standard Consortium, Exodus, BMCC, College Now, Abrons Arts Center, Project Speak Out Loud, and LYFE Center provide additional resources and services.

Located at 198 Forsyth St, the school is situated in the Lower East Side area. It is near East Houston Street and Chrystie Street, both approximately 0.1 miles away. The location is also close to the Stop Guns public artwork, which is about 0.1 miles from the campus.

Forsyth Satellite Academy serves students seeking a project-based, arts-focused high school experience in New York, NY, with a strong emphasis on career readiness and community engagement.

Services:

• Project-Based Learning Courses
• Guaranteed Paid Internships
• 1:1 College & Career Planning