We haven’t made it over to the Urban Assembly Harbour School on Governor’s Island yet but I hear great things. This small public school has, according to its website, “a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum that instills stewardship skills by utilizing New York City’s waterways.”

This week, Joyce Szuflita of NYC School Help took the tour and has lots to say about this exciting, new school. Here’s an excerpt. You can read the rest at Joyce’s blog.

I got out of bed at the crack of dawn to head to the Governor’s Island Ferry yesterday. I have been anxious to see the new Harbor School building. I wondered what kids who are always a little late in the morning would do with a “be there or wait an hour for a ferry” schedule. I finished the tour at 11 totally in love with the kids, staff and curriculum. As the parent of seniors, who sees college essay themes everywhere I look, I couldn’t help but think of the great story these kids will tell. I dare you not to tear up when you watch this video about the school…

Illustration by Kevin Kocses: www.kevinkocses.carbonmade.com