Information for Colleges 2018-2019

A passion for learning is at the heart of Berkeley Carroll. The school is a creative and intellectual community where devoted teachers challenge and engage talented students. Our demanding curriculum and vibrant civic life prepare our diverse graduates for success in college and for the greater endeavor—a life of critical, ethical and global thinking.

A BC Education: Critical, Ethical, Global There are 322 students in the Upper School, 39% of whom identify as students of color. Approximately 35% of Upper Berkeley Carroll is a vibrant intellectual community with an academic School Students receive financial aid, and the average aid program that emphasizes research and an interdisciplinary approach. award for 2018-19 is $31,324. There are 75 students in the The curriculum is marked by extensive choice, both through academic Class of 2019. electives in grades 10-12, as well as opportunities to add research, extra science classes and language courses to the core program. Berkeley Carroll students are remarkably balanced. Although the school’s graduation requirement is two years of arts, 85% of the In keeping with our commitment to an education that Class of 2019 is taking a fourth year of visual or performing arts, encourages critical and creative thinking, Berkeley Carroll and many students take multiple arts. Similarly, nearly three-quarters divested from the College Board’s Advanced Placement of upper school students participate in our 24 interscholastic Program in 2011. Our challenging faculty-designed curriculum athletics program. Within the last 4 seasons, we have captured provides students with more school-designed college level and league championships in Girls Varsity Volleyball, Boys Varsity advanced courses and better fosters the attributes students need in Basketball, Girls Varsity Basketball and Boys Varsity Baseball. the 21st century, including independence, flexibility, empathy, cultural competency, and the ability to collaborate effectively. Our school Community Action challenges students to be daring thinkers who would help shape a more just and peaceful world. Berkeley Carroll’s service requirement has evolved recently from an hours-based requirement to project-based experiences designed Honor Code to connect with our curriculum and to explore current events and Students commit to following an honor code, which governs both individual passions in support of our mission. The intent of the academic and community life. Infractions are considered by an requirement is to foster meaningful and ethical connections through Honor Council consisting of elected student representatives and scaffolded reflection and direct engagement with the community. faculty. Decisions that result in suspension or expulsion will be reported to colleges. Spring Intensives Regular classes in the Upper School are suspended for two weeks The BC Community for “intensives,” innovative, interdisciplinary courses designed by While BC students come from all five boroughs of New York City, our faculty in the pursuit of subject matter, often project-based, as well as Long Island and New Jersey, the school retains a strong in an immersive, focused, and mixed grade-level environment. Intensives emphasize intellectual curiosity, depth, and rigor as well neighborhood feel, and students, parents and faculty consistently as experiential learning, frequently harnessing NYC as an extended cite the community as Berkeley Carroll’s greatest asset. Our beautiful classroom. Recent examples include Hunger and Homelessness in landmarked building in central Brooklyn is a short walk from the NYC, Chess: Tactics and Culture, Sitcoms and Society, Music and Brooklyn Museum and the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and an Technology, The Psychology and Science of Wellness, The Innocence easy subway ride from the rich opportunities of Manhattan. Project: Social justice Through Art, and Sustainable Brooklyn.

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181 Lincoln Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217 • www.berkeleycarroll.org • CEEB/ACT Code: 330575 • Founded 1886 Upper School Course Offerings 2018 - 2019

Advanced level courses are identified inbold and should be considered most rigorous. All topics listed in English or history may not be available every calendar year. English History World Languages

4 Years Required 3 years Required 3 Years Required 9th: 9th: 9th and 10th: Myths & Legends Modern World History French, Spanish, Latin (level I-III), Mandarin I-II, 10th: (Semester electives) 10th: (Semester electives) Intermediate II, Arabic** Craft of Poetry The Holocaust and Human Behavior 11th: Harlem Renaissance and its Discontents The Atlantic World 1492-1804 French, Spanish, Latin (level I-III), Mandarin II/III, Nigerian Postcolonial Literature Apartheid and Jim Crow: II/III Adv*, Spanish III/IV Adv, French IV Adv, Before the Stage: Plays as Literature Racial Segregation in South Africa and the US Arabic ** Romantics, Rebels and Renegades Cultures in the Caribbean 12th: Voice and Style China and India: 20th/21st Century French: From Camus to Godard (semester) Will’s World: Shakespeare Modern Middle East French: Pluriculturalism in 21st Women on the Edge Russia: From Peter to Putin Century France (semester) World Literature Ancient Rome French: Zola and Beyond (Literature) Youth in Literature: Teenage Riot World Religions Spanish III, IV, Spanish IV Adv 11th: The End of Empire: Spanish: Latinos in NYC Latin: Literature of the Augustan Age American Studies 20th Century Decolonization Mandarin III, III Adv*, Arabic** 12th: (Semester electives) 11th: American Studies **Arabic taken as an additional language through Coming of Age in the Novel Johns Hopkins CTY Creative Writing: Fiction 12th: (Semester electives) First Person Narratives African American History Computer Science Political Writer in Exile Age of Machiavelli and Elizabeth Real Tragedy Reconstructed American South: Since Reconstruction 1.5 Years Required Science Writing Coming to America: Shakespeare’s Frenemies The Immigrant Experience 9th: The Essay Movement Soundtracks Computer Digital Essentials (formerly Digital Essentials 9) The Family Tree Principles of Economics US LGBTQ History 10th: Math US Since 1945: Democracy in Progress Computer Programming Essentials II Art History (Year-long course) (formerly Computer Programming Essentials) 3 Years Required Senior Scholars Program 11th and 12th: (Year-long, application only) Programming Virtual Musical Instruments 9th: Responsive Web Applications: Algebra I: Part II, Geometry, Adv. Geometry, Science Design, Develop and Deploy Algebra II, Adv. Algebra II iOS Development I & II 10th: 3 Years Required Cross-Platform Game Design Algebra II, Adv. Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Linux Operating System Adv. Pre-Calculus 9th: Biology Design and Development 11th: Algebra II, Topics in College Math, Pre-Calculus, 10th: Visual and Performing Arts Adv. Pre-Calculus, Calculus I, Adv. Calculus I, Chemistry Multivariable Calculus, Statistics Adv. Chemistry I 2 Years Required Intro Science Research and Design (SRD)* 12th: Drawing & Painting: I, II, Portfolio, Exhibition Pre-Calculus, Adv. Pre-Calculus, 11th and 12th Photography: I, II, Portfolio, Exhibition Calculus I, , Physics Adv. Calculus I Design: I, II, Portfolio, Exhibition Multivariable Calculus, Statistics Environmental Science Ceramics and Sculpture: I, II, Portfolio, Exhibition Biotechnology (semester) Mass Effect: From Wood Blocking to 3D Printing Anatomy and Physiology (semester) Acting: I, II, Actors Studio, Adv Acting Bioethics (semester) Tech Theatre: I, II, Production Design, Principles of Engineering and Design Adv Production Design Adv. Science Research and Design (SRD) Speech and Debate Adv. Biology II Dance Repertory Adv. Chemistry II (not offered 17/18) Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra 12th (only): Choir, Chamber Choir Advanced Physics II Science Research and Design: Symposium *Only taken as a second science course Key Facts for College Admissions Officers Distinctive Programs • The Berkeley Carroll calendar follows a semester system American Studies: A rigorous, co-taught, double-credit with two-week Spring Intensives in early March. course that examines “America” through the lenses of history, • Students are limited to a maximum of 7.5 academic credits/ literature, philosophy, rhetoric, and art. Course culminates in a year and must take a minimum of 5 academic credit/ major research paper, an accompanying walking tour in New year, in addition to PE, arts, and other elective courses. York City, and a final exam requiring extensive written analysis of previously unseen material. This advanced course fosters • No advanced coursework is available in English, advanced reading, writing, discussion, and research skills. science (except Adv. Chem I), or history until 11th grade. • All 12th grade English and history electives should Science Research and Design (SRD): An advanced three- be considered advanced level courses. year science program that takes students through the stages of research fundamentals, methodology and question development, • Successful completion of American Studies, an advanced original research execution, and the oral and written presentation course, earns students credit for two academic of research findings. By the end of the second year, most courses, history and English, in the junior year. students establish ties with external mentors and master several • Enrollment in the Senior Scholars, Science Research techniques for analyzing and presenting complex scientific studies. and Design, and Independent Study programs require an Students completing the third year present a paper at an annual application and must be approved by faculty committee. conference and are published in the Berkeley Carroll Independent • 100% of Berkeley Carroll graduates plan to attend a four-year college. Research journal. Recent topics have included “Brain Plasticity: the Acquisition of Grapheme Color Synesthesia,” “A Comparison of Grading Policies and Grade Point Average the Antimicrobial Activity of Silver Nano-particles against Antibiotics At Berkeley Carroll, grades are unweighted and students are not to Counter Antibiotic Resistance,” and “The Potential Uses of ranked. In the 2014-15 school year, we transitioned from the A-F Synthetic Shark Skin as a non-Toxic Antifouler and Antimicrobial.” grading scale to the 100-point scale, giving students, parents Senior Scholars Program: Designed for seniors who and colleges a more granular view of individual performance. wish to pursue advanced independent scholarly work in the Although we do not offer a cumulative GPA, we provide a humanities or social sciences, this demanding program trains realistic grade distribution from courses taken in the junior them to be responsible researchers and inquisitive citizens. year to assist colleges in assessing relative achievement. Working with mentors who are experts in their fields, students In a time when grade inflation is common, it is important meet as a class to develop and critique each other’s work. In- to note that only three students have earned a 4.0 class instruction focuses on deepening writing, research, and cumulative GPA at BC in the last ten years. For two philosophical inquiry skills. The program culminates in a formal of those years, the highest GPA was below a 3.9. research paper and an accompanying public presentation, evaluated by a committee. Projects range across disciplines, from investigating the role of Artificial Intelligence in contemporary computer science, for example, to analyzing Toni Morrison’s novels, to researching gender dynamics in the history of Jazz.

Principles of Engineering Design: This course introduces students to fundamental engineering principles and industrial design practices through an intentional “trial and error” approach to learning. Students develop practical skills in building and experience the process of drafting sketches and blueprints of design while studying material science and learning about structures and innovations that have dramatically changed the world. Over the year, they engineer Rube Goldberg machines and bridges, study alternative energy sources, and learn the basics of computer-aided design and robotics using the resources of our brand new STEAM space, the Beta Lab.

Global Education: Berkeley Carroll’s travel programs are distinctive both for their curricular roots and nuanced philosophical approach. Academic travel programs take students to India (annually) and Tanzania (semi-annually) for a better understanding of local solutions to global issues. To foster authentic global thinking, students are expected to prepare beforehand and engage in serious reflection while abroad, taking related academic courses (African History, Modern India) and studying language, culture, geography, history and politics to inform critical perspectives on international development and “voluntourism.” Annual language and culture immersion programs to Spain and France and a semi-annual classics trip to Italy are also offered. College Matriculations

Members of the Classes of 2014-2018 enrolled at the following colleges: Matriculations for 2018 are indicated in bold, with multiple enrollees in parentheses.

5 or more Susquehanna University, PA University of Colorado at Reed College, OR students enrolled: Syracuse University, NY Boulder, CO Rhodes College, TN Bard College, NY (3) Trinity College, CT University of Rochester, NY Saint Joseph’s University, PA Bates College, ME (3) Tufts University, MA University of Wisconsin, Saint Mary’s College of Boston University, MA University of Michigan, MI Madison, WI California, CA Bowdoin College, ME (3) University of Pennsylvania, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA Sarah Lawrence College, NY Carleton College, MN PA (2) 1 student enrolled: School of the Art Institute of University of Southern Chicago, IL Colorado College, CO (2) Albright College, PA California, CA Spartanburg Methodist College, SC Cornell University, NY (3) Baruch College of the CUNY, NY Ursinus College, PA (2) Spelman College, GA Drexel University, PA Belmont University, TN Stevens Institute of Technology, NJ Fordham University, NY (2) 3 students enrolled: Beloit College, WI SUNY at New Paltz, NY Ithaca College, NY Bennington College, VT Bentley University, MA SUNY College at Geneseo, NY Kenyon College, OH (2) Emory University, GA Bradley University, IL SUNY College at Oneonta, NY Lafayette College, PA (2) Indiana University at Bloomington, IN Brandeis University, MA Swarthmore College, PA New York University, NY Macalester College, MN Brooklyn College of the CUNY, NY The Evergreen State College, WA Northeastern University, MA (3) Mount Holyoke College, MA Bryn Mawr College, PA Towson University, MD Pitzer College, CA Oberlin College of Arts and Clark University, MA University of California Skidmore College, NY (2) Sciences, OH Coastal Carolina University, SC Berkeley, CA Smith College, MA The George Washington Colorado State University, CO University of Connecticut, CT Tulane University, LA (2) University, DC Columbia College Chicago, IL University of Delaware, DE Wesleyan University, CT Union College, NY Dartmouth College, NH University of Denver, CO Emory University, GA University of Vermont, VT Drew University, NJ University of Hartford, CT Indiana University at Bloomington, IN Vassar College, NY Earlham College, IN University of Maryland College Macalester College, MN 2 students enrolled: Falmouth University, England Park, MD Mount Holyoke College, MA Carnegie Mellon University, PA Goucher College, MD University of Massachusetts Oberlin College of Arts and Hamilton College - NY, NY Amherst, MA Sciences, OH Claremont McKenna College, CA Hampshire College, MA University of Miami, FL The George Washington Colgate University, NY High Point University, NC University of Missouri Columbia, MO University, DC Connecticut College, CT Johns Hopkins University, MD University of Richmond, VA Union College, NY Eckerd College, FL Lehigh University, PA University of University of Vermont, VT Emerson College, MA Loyola University Maryland, MD St Andrews, Scotland Vassar College, NY Franklin & Marshall College, PA Gettysburg College, PA Loyola University New University of the Arts Orleans, LA London, England 4 students enrolled: Harvard University, MA Lycoming College, PA Vanderbilt University, TN American University, DC Marist College, NY Massachusetts Institute of Warren Wilson College, NC Amherst College, MA Middlebury College, VT Technology, MA Washington University in Barnard College, NY Quinnipiac University, CT McGill University, QC St. Louis, MO Brown University, RI Rochester Institute of Muhlenberg College, PA Wellesley College, MA Chapman University, CA Technology, NY North Carolina A&T State West Virginia Wesleyan College, WV Colby College, ME SUNY Albany, NY University, NC Wheaton College, MA Columbia University, NY SUNY Binghamton, NY Ohio Wesleyan University, OH Whittier College, CA Grinnell College, IA SUNY Oswego, NY Otterbein University, OH Williams College, MA Howard University, DC (2) The New School, NY Pomona College, CA Yale University, CT Hunter College of the CUNY, NY Trinity College, CT Princeton University, NJ