Wassaic Student Celinda Rivera Accepted to Two-Year High School

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Wassaic Student Celinda Rivera Accepted to Two-Year High School

GREAT BARRINGTON, MA (10/05/2018)– It’s not every day that students attend a two-year high school, but for this Wassaic, NY student, that’s exactly the case. Celinda Rivera earned a place in the fall 2018 entering class at Bard Academy at Simon’s Rock.

Rivera’s academic and personal achievements stood out, securing Celinda a spot at Bard Academy this fall. This intellectually-curious and engaged student will find full expression in the arts, athletics, clubs, and social activities — while also benefitting from college faculty and college facilities.

Bard Academy students automatically matriculate into Bard College at Simon’s Rock after 10th grade, setting a clear path for a life of intellectual engagement and success.

About Bard Academy at Simon’s Rock

Located on the Bard College at Simon’s Rock campus, Bard Academy at Simon’s Rock is the nation’s first two-year boarding and day program designed to prepare 9th and 10th graders to start college early. A student entering Bard Academy as a high school freshman will earn an Associate of Arts degree from Bard College at Simon’s Rock after only four years and a Bachelor of Arts degree after only six years. The Academy curriculum is designed and taught by students’ future college professors who are leading scholars in their fields. For more information visit www.simons-rock.edu/academy.

Author: Harlem Valley News