James Madison High School is a comprehensive high school that is organized into smaller Learning Communities called “houses”.  Each house offers special courses and activities for its students and has a team of faculty members that work together to support the academic needs of the student body.

BIO-MEDICAL INSTITUTE (Ed Op)
          This program is designed for students who are interested in science.  Students will use inquiry, critical thinking and research skills, and hands-on lab experiences to examine current science and health-related issues.

HUMANITIES HOUSE 
          This program offers an interdisciplinary approach to learning.  It is designed for students who have an interest in exploring the connections between academic disciplines while infusing the arts and maximizing the opportunity to identify talents and special interests.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (Ed Op)
          This program is designed for students interested in learning about the electronic presentation of data.  Students learn how computers are used to create, manage and process information.

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
This program offers support for their students throughout their academic career.  All curricula is taught through differentiated instruction to meet students’ needs, while maintaining high standards.

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE (For English Language Learners)
The goal of this program is to provide our immigrant students with the opportunity to master the language and understand the culture of their new home while maintaining the connection with and respect for their heritage.

LAW INSTITUTE (Ed Op)
          This program is designed for successful Social Studies students.  In addition to being taught reasoning and communication skills, the students develop an understanding of American legal institutions and their impact on our society.

MADISON’S ACADEMY OF CITIZENSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (MACCS)
          This program enables students to use their literacy skills by providing a service to the neighboring elementary schools.  The students take double periods in numeracy and/or literacy and share their knowledge with younger students. 

MATHEMATICS ACADEMY
          This program is designed to encourage the understanding and appreciation of the power and beauty of mathematics.  Students explore mathematics through inquiry, discovery, research, and the use of technology.

MEDIA ARTS HOUSE
          This program is for students interested in exploring career opportunities in the communication industries.  Through the literature studied students learn about the impact that media has on their lives.

MUSIC AND ART (Ed Op)
          This program is designed to enable those students who have interest in either Art or Music the opportunity to fully explore their talents.  Students may participate in NYSSMA, Bertlesman or Scholastic competitions.