I spent about five year in this High School. I graduated summer 2005. Canarsie High School actively seek the input and involvement of staff, parents, students, and the community when making the educational decisions necessary to ensure every student's success. Throughout the curriculum at all grades, an emphasis is placed on fostering an appreciation of language and literature to promote life-long learning. They work to develop, communicate, and implement long range educational and facilities plans based on student needs, program needs, equity and excellence, and fiscal responsibility. The school system responds to the needs of the community by offering programs for individuals of all ages throughout the entire calendar year. The Canarsie High School curriculum is arranged to benefit the students academically and prepare them effectively for advanced education or an easy transition to the work force. Strong emphasis is placed on basic education skills at each level. Every effort is made to maintain an aligned curriculum, which tests students on information they are expected to learn and this information is included in the instruction they receive, according to New York Schools.com (2010)