Bassick High School
1181 Fairfield Avenue                                                                                                                                                         Phone (203)576-7350
Bridgeport, CT 06605                                                                                                                   

Bassick High School Code of Conduct: At Bassick High School We: 1. Treat Everyone With Respect    2. Take Responsibility For Our Own Learning     3. Conduct Ourselves As Responsible Citizens

The Academy

• The academy is open to Juniors and Seniors with an interest in Government and Human Services.

• Students gain knowledge and skills both in school and through community service and volunteer work.

• The Academy is a learning community designed to encourage high levels of student achievement in all subjects.

• The Government and Human Services academy prepares students to pursue a broad spectrum of careers in the service of others.

Government and Human Services Courses

  American Government   

  Advanced Placement American Government

  Introduction to Law

  Business Law

  Perspectives on Race

  Advanced Placement U.S. History

  Advanced Placement Psychology

  Global Foods

  Baking and Pastry Arts

  Culinary Preparation

  Human Sexuality

  Contemporary Family

  Child Care Services

  Cuisine and Nutrition I and II

  Elementary Tutoring

  Peer Leadership

  Peer Tutoring

Why Join The Academy?

            The Government and Human Services Academy combines rigorous academics with practical experience to prepare students for post-secondary success.

 The Government and Human Services Academy is a small community of learners who share a common interest in improving the world through service to others.

 Experience in Government and Human Services qualifies students for numerous employment opportunities in today’s economy.

 School-to-Career 

           The Government and Human Services Academy is based on Bassick’s School-to-Career model. All students in the Academy will participate in activities that will help to connect their classroom learning to real world experiences in the fields of Government and Human Services. Students visit job sites, have internships, create career portfolios and have an opportunity to interact with Government and Human Services professionals as a means of gaining knowledge and skills for career success in this field.

BHS Grads Go Places

           Bassick High School graduates have made their mark in the areas of Government and Human Services. Bassick Alumni have achieved great success in Law, Civil Service, Healthcare, Education, Childcare, Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, and in the Military. Service to the community and helping others are integral to the traditions of Bassick High School.

Students in the Government and Human Services Academy have the opportunity to participate in the John F. Kennedy Scholars Program at Choate-Rosemary Hall, and will qualify for numerous scholarships to assist in post-secondary education expenses.