| HIGH SCHOOL II is a film about Central Park East Secondary School (CPESS), a successful alternative high school in New York's Spanish Harlem, 85-95% of whose graduates go on to four year colleges. The film illustrates the school's emphasis on the “Habits of Mind” program (weighing evidence; awareness of multiple points of view; seeing connections and relationships; speculating on possibilities; and assessing values.) Sequences illustrating the school's approach to learning include: classroom activities in the humanities and sciences; family conferences; discussions of race, class, and gender; faculty meetings; disciplinary problems; sex education; conflict resolution by students; and student council meetings. |
| Release Date: |
Jun 06, 1994 |
| Director: |
Frederick Wiseman
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| Writer: |
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| Genres: |
Documentary
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| Keywords |
education,
high school,
social documentary,
harlem, new york city,
progressive
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| Production Companies |
Zipporah Films
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| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0
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| Updates |
Updated: Feb 03, 2025
Entered: May 05, 2024
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