James Monroe High School

Monroe High School students have excellent opportunities in academics, athletics, and the arts.  Our school community incorporates the diverse cultures of our students and families into the educational experience. Monroe staff, students, and parents work together to create a safe community that fosters respect and caring for each other. Students at Monroe are ambassadors of diversity. They learn, work, and contribute to the community. They are the Jewel of the City.

• New York State Seal of Biliteracy: The NYS Seal of Biliteracy signifies a high level of proficiency in more than one language, and provides students with an advantage when applying for college.
• Monroe SMART (Sports Management, Athletics, and Regents Track): Monroe SMART is a unique Pathway to Graduation designed to help our students to achieve a NYS Regents Diploma while meeting NCAA Guidelines and qualifying for sports related opportunities beyond the playing field.
• Transitional Bilingual Program: This program fosters biliteracy, proficiency in Spanish and English in the areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: English Language, English Literature, World History, U.S. History, Psychology, Spanish Language & Spanish Literature
• The Help Zone: The Help Zone provides effective social and emotional supports for our students, minimizing the loss of instructional time and providing individualized academic support.
• Student Restorative Leaders Program: Student Leaders are trained to use Restorative Practices to address student conflicts and resolve matters peacefully.
• Parent Ambassadors: Parent Ambassadors are advocates for the Monroe Mission and Vision, and all of our initiatives.
• Parent Resources: Parental and family support services strengthening the relationship between the school and the home as partners in the student’s education.