- The Association shall seek to maintain the traditions and standards of Central High School (hereinafter, “Central”) and to advance its scholastic, creative, and athletic excellence.
- The Association shall enlist the active cooperation of parents, administration, faculty, students and alumni for the attainment of these objectives.
- The Association shall help develop and implement an explicit program of goals, which will continue to distinguish Central as a school of high achievement in the education of young people.
- The Association shall continually explore and evaluate Central’s philosophy, objectives and programs in light of these desired goals.
- The Association shall assist and supplement school activities.
- The Association shall strengthen communication and relationships with administration, students and parents.
HSA History & Goals
The Central High School Home & School Association was formed in January 1963, when a number of parents of students in the Advanced Placement program, joined together and petitioned for an additional AP teacher. They hoped that the added staff member would enable teachers of AP courses to have an extra free period to allow for additional preparation and student consultation time. Although the extra teacher was not hired, the Association was officially organized with the full support and approval of the school administration. Its commitment to the quality of education at Central has never wavered. The first general membership meeting was held on November 25, 1963, and was attended by more than 800 parents. Dr. Alexander Taffell, Principal of Bronx High School of Science, was the guest speaker. The response of parents was immediate and sincere.
On September 22, 1965, the Association invited the school administration and all department heads to be their guests at a summer meeting, to set the groundwork in establishing a working rapport with faculty and in defining the Association’s goals of providing positive, constructive partnership with administration and faculty. They interviewed each department head and posed the question, “If money were no object, what could you use to improve the teaching of courses in your department?” Armed with the answers, the Association made repeated appearances before the Budget Committee of the Board of Education (October 23, 1964; October 1, 1965; January 31, 1966; and May 25, 1966) and was instrumental in securing more than $1M for capital improvements in the 1966-67 budget.
The Association’s purpose and goals remain as outlined: