The Beacon School, NYC

The Beacon School offers an inquiry-based college preparatory program with technology and arts infused throughout the curriculum. Beacon emphasizes a rigorous well-rounded liberal arts education based on the principle of shared exploration and problem-solving. In assessments for graduation, students present performance-based projects to panels of teachers. Beacon offers extensive opportunities to participate in clubs, sports, community service and international travel.

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December 10 interview assignments
Written by Bayard Faithfull on Thursday, December 05, 2013 10:39:22 EST:

On Tuesday, December 10, the final admissions interviews will take place. Teachers and students working on the interviews should meet in the first floor computer lab at 2:45 pm. Interviews run from 3:30-6:30pm.

The assignments are attached.

December 10 Interview Assignments

The Boy's Fencing Team finishes season 1st in Division; Foil wins Bronze in City-Wide Championship Tournament.
Written by Peg O'brien on Wednesday, December 04, 2013 12:57:43 EST:

The Boy's Fencing Team finishes season 1st in Division; Foil wins Bronze in City-Wide Championship Tournament.

The Boy's Fencing Team ended the 2013 season strong, winning first in division and fifth place city-wide. Foil team tied for the Bronze with Hunter in the City-Wide Playoffs and the Epee team made top ten.

Andy Garo, our captain for three years is credited for the tremendous support and skills he provided to the team. As a senior, this is his and
teammate Jarrett Esaw's final fencing season at Beacon. We will miss them.

The 2013 team is as follows: Captain and Foil team anchor Andy Garo, team members Jarrett Esaw, Evan Greenberg, Roman Guglielmo, Dylan Harris, Victor Littleton, Kelvin Verdugo, Kuba Wasowicz, Bryce Williams and Chaalam Wilson.

They fenced this season with heart, conviction, good sportsmanship and are congratulated for an excellent season.

The Bitter End, Dec 4
Written by Brian Letiecq on Monday, December 02, 2013 14:39:28 EST:

Beacon's Singers & Songwriters will showcase their original tunes at the Bitter End on Wednesday, December 4, at 7 pm.

Please come out and show your support!

Where: The Bitter End @ 147 Bleecker Street (between Thompson and LaGuardia)
When: Wednesday, December 4, 7pm. $7 admission.

The Wiz Blows Into Beacon's Black Box Theater:
Just B'fore The Holidays!
Written by Wiz Promos on Monday, December 02, 2013 07:57:36 EST:

Tickets are on sale now. Six performances only Thursday through Saturday,
Dec. 12, 13 and 14 at 4:00 and 7:30.

$10 for adults, $8 for students, on sale in the Beacon lobby, lunchtimes.

Yup, Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion, and Toto, too!

In a funked-up musical featuring 44 of your friends, singing and dancing up a storm. Evil witches, Winkies, Poppies, the Rainbow singers and Ms. Elliott's dance troupe ease on down the road and into your hearts.

Don't miss Lally's swan song. You best Believe!

Admissions Weekend-Assignments for Teachers and Student Leaders Updated
Written by Bayard Faithfull on Friday, November 22, 2013 10:53:29 EST:

Attached is a list of assignments for the admissions interviews this weekend. Please check carefully. Student leaders should be at Beacon by 8:15 am. Teachers should be at Beacon by 8:30 am. We will meet in the first floor computer lab.

November 23 Interview Assignments

Beacon School's Khaya Cohen Performs Live on The X Factor
Wednesday, Nov 20 at 8pm! Cast Your Votes!
Written by Brian Letiecq on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 10:26:43 EST:

Khaya continues to make magic on The X Factor! She performs Wednesday, November 20 - at 8:00 pm on Fox 5. During this live show, America will get to vote for the winner of the competition in real time.

Please show your love and support for Khaya by tuning in and rocking your vote.

Best of luck to Khaya -- the pride of the Beacon Music Program!

Freshman Peer Tutoring!
Written by FSC on Monday, November 18, 2013 14:46:20 EST:

Peer Tutoring with Big Sibs will start this Friday, November 22nd at 8:10am! Be prompt!

The room assignments for each advisory are below:
Fink and Traglio: Room 122
Radin and Lally: Room 121
Moscow and Lozada: Room 109
Malloy and Marte: Room 123
Mehta and Molina: Room 103
Nissenfeld and Mott: Room 104
Lee and Reed: Room 127
Thorp, Diran and Poole: Room 222

News Archive

BEACON NEWS

December 10 interview assignments Written by Bayard Faithfull on Thursday, December 05, 2013 10:39:22 EST:

The Boy's Fencing Team finishes season 1st in Division; Foil wins Bronze in City-Wide Championship Tournament. Written by Peg O'brien on Wednesday, December 04, 2013 12:57:43 EST:

The Bitter End, Dec 4 Written by Brian Letiecq on Monday, December 02, 2013 14:39:28 EST:

The Wiz Blows Into Beacon's Black Box Theater:Just B'fore The Holidays! Written by Wiz Promos on Monday, December 02, 2013 07:57:36 EST:

Admissions Weekend-Assignments for Teachers and Student Leaders Updated Written by Bayard Faithfull on Friday, November 22, 2013 10:53:29 EST:

Beacon School's Khaya Cohen Performs Live on The X FactorWednesday, Nov 20 at 8pm! Cast Your Votes! Written by Brian Letiecq on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 10:26:43 EST:

Freshman Peer Tutoring! Written by FSC on Monday, November 18, 2013 14:46:20 EST: