Click the links below for this year's application and teacher recommendation form! Remember, all completed documents are due December 19th, 2025
Academy of Honors 2025 Application
Academy of Honors Teacher Recommendation Form
Any questions/concerns please reach out to Jeffrey Longo, Associate Principal at [email protected]
About Academy of Honors:
The New Bedford High School Academy of Honors (AOH) was established to provide qualifying scholars with the opportunity to participate
in a sequence of advanced courses that will prepare them for application to the
finest undergraduate institutes and most competitive post-secondary programs. The Academy is an
exam-based program with an application process that includes a review of
student grades, conduct, and attendance information as well as submission of a
student essay.
The AOH Competitive Edge:
• Provides students with the opportunity to
participate in a sequence of Advanced Placement courses
• Prepares students for application to the most
competitive colleges and institutes of higher learning
• Provides students with a specially-trained team
of professionals that will follow them through Grades 9-12, assisting them in
navigating honors and Advanced Placement courses
• Support Team includes:
- Staff of exceptional educators, AP certified by
the College Board
- AOH School Counselor
- Peer support programs and activities
• AOH trains students in developing research,
writing, persuasive discourse, collaboration, and communication skills
• Catalog of twenty five (25) Advanced Placement
Courses is being offered
• AOH culminates with the awarding of a coveted AP Capstone Diploma, an
important distinction that is highly recognized by college admissions officers.
Entry Criteria:
- Report Card Grades
- Essay Submission
- Assessment Data
- Attendance Record
- Conduct Record
- Teacher Recommendation
- Strong Work Habit
Contact:
Jeffrey Longo, Associate Principal
[email protected]
(508) 997-4511, ext. 20293
Joyce Cardoza, Principal
[email protected]
(508) 997-4511, ext. 20550