News & Announcements

We are excited to invite prospective students and families to our Fall 2024 Open Houses to learn more about our unique programs, academic offerings, and supportive school community.

Please complete this form to RSVP for one of our upcoming open house events. This will help us ensure a smooth and informative experience for all attendees.

As a reminder, if you decide that EChem is the right fit for you, please ensure you properly rank us on your application using the High School Code M28A.

If you have any questions, please direct them to Mr. Brian Innes at [email protected].

We look forward to welcoming all prospective students and their families to our school!

Dear Families and Students of the Class of 2028,

I trust that this message finds you in good health and high spirits.

As we eagerly anticipate the start of the 2024-25 academic year, it is my distinct pleasure to extend a warm invitation to you and your families to our Chosen Families Night on Wednesday, June 12, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Urban Assembly School Early College High School of Emergency Medicine (EMed), formerly known as The Urban Assembly School for Emergency Management (UASEM) located at 411 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10038.

At EMed, we believe in a community where students aren’t simply accepted—they are CHOSEN! And we have chosen each and every one of you to join our community of resilient, empathetic, and achievement-oriented students. We are truly humbled that you have also chosen to embark on this journey with us, and we cannot wait to welcome you officially into our family.
Chosen Families Night promises to be an informative and engaging event where you will have the opportunity to hear from me, Principal Dr. Rasheed Bility, as I share our vision for EMed and what it means to be a part of our unique educational community. You will also have the chance to meet some of your future teachers, who are passionate about supporting your growth and success, learn more about the high school expectations you will encounter as incoming 9th graders, as well as meet some of your fellow classmates.

This event is not just about providing information—it's about fostering connections and building relationships that will support you throughout your high school journey. We are super excited to meet you and your family, and we hope that Chosen Families Night marks the beginning of a fulfilling and rewarding partnership between your family and ours.

Please RSVP by clicking here, by Monday, June 3, 2024 to confirm your attendance. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Diaz at [email protected].

Want to learn more about our school ahead of the event? Follow us on Instagram at @uasem and visit us at www.uasem.org.

We cannot wait to meet you and are thrilled to welcome you to the EMed Family.

On Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 6 p.m. we will host our semi-annual R.E.A.D.Y Awards Ceremony.

Our R.E.A.D.Y Awards Ceremony celebrates students that have exhibited one of our core values (Resilience, Empathy, Achievement Oriented, Deliberate, Your Own Ally) throughout the semester.Teachers nominate students from each grade that have been resilient despite hardship, empathetic in situations with members of their community, achievement oriented while striving for excellence, deliberate and purposeful in their decision making, and responsible by being their own ally.
We are looking forward to a celebratory night with our students, families, and staff filled with delicious food and recognition.

Are You R.E.A.D.Y?

We are excited to announce the launch of our office Hours (during lunch and afterschool) as well as our after school student clubs.

The funding will allow UASEM to offer a new 9-14 six-year program model where students can earn a high school diploma and a no-cost, Associate’s degree in Paramedicine at The Borough of Manhattan Community College, plus obtain valuable workplace experiences and skills from our industry partner, Northwell Health (the largest Healthcare provider in NYC)

On behalf of the entire UASEM community, I want you to know that we are THRILLED to welcome you all to the 2023-24 academic year and are looking forward to seeing/meeting you on the first day of school, Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 8:20 a.m.

Until then, we will host a Virtual Welcome (Back) To School Town Hall Meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 5 p.m.- 6 p.m. At this town hall meeting you will have the opportunity to (1) meet UASEM administration and staff, (2) learn about pertinent information for the 2023-24 academic year as well as (3) engage in a Q & A session.

Please be advised that this town hall meeting is for BOTH incoming and returning students and families. I am STRONGLY encouraging returning families and students to attend as there is important information that you need to be aware of before you arrive on the first day of school.

Northwell Health will provide our students with meaningful workplace learning experiences that include ongoing mentoring by healthcare professionals, paid internships, job shadow days, coaching and mentoring, worksite visits, and guest speakers.

A New York City high school student shares how the Structured Liberal Education course, Searching Together for the Common Good, through Stanford Digital Education and the National Education Equity Lab, impacted his critical thinking.

UASEM Hands to Heart CPR team partners with The American Heart Association for National CPR and AED Awareness Week to help promote Hands Only-CPR.