WHEDco Bard Academy - Survey for NEW Arts-based Charter School

The Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) is developing a new building, the Bronx Music Heritage Center (BMHC), to celebrate the rich musical legacy of the Bronx by drawing upon and restoring pride in its history.

One of the components of the development will be an academically rigorous public charter school for 500 middle- and high-school students (grades 6-12) in partnership with Bard College. Bard will offer college-level courses and credits to 11th and 12th grade students; keep class size small, and will provide top notch teachers and Master’s level graduate students in each class. The school will also have a comprehensive music education program.

As a Bronx resident or community member, your input is extremely valuable. Please return this survey by Monday, February 20th, 2012.

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* 1. Do you think there is a need for an academically rigorous arts-based middle and high school in the Bronx?

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