Important Dates for the 2009-2010 High School Admissions Process

IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE 2009-2010 HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Citywide High School Fair Saturday, October 3, 2009 Sunday, October 4, 2009

Borough High School Fairs Saturday, October 24, 2009 Sunday, October 25, 2009

Specialized High Schools Admissions Test Saturday, November 7, 2009 • All current 8th grade students Sunday, November 8, 2009 • 8th grade Sabbath observers

Specialized High Schools Admissions Test Saturday, November 14, 2009 • All current 9th grade students • 8th and 9th grade students with special needs and approved 504 accommodations

Specialized High Schools Admissions Test Sunday, November 22, 2009 • 9th grade Sabbath observers • Sabbath observers with special needs and approved 504 accommodations

Specialized High Schools Make-up Test Sunday, November 22, 2009 • With permission only

I mPORTANT Websites and Information

For the most current High School Admissions information and an online version of this Directory, visit the Department of Education website at www.nyc.gov/schools.

The High School Admissions homepage is located at www.nyc.gov/schools/ChoicesEnrollment/High.

To view a list of high schools in New York City, go to www.nyc.gov/schools/ChoicesEnrollment/High/Directory. You can search for specific schools online by borough, program, interest area, key word and much more!

For further information and statistical data about a school, please refer to the Department of Education Annual School Report online at www.nyc.gov/schools/Accountability/SchoolReports. For further information about ELL and ESL services available in New York City public high schools, please visit the Office of English Language Learners homepage at www.nyc.gov/schools/Academics/ELL.

For more information about Public School Athletic League (PSAL) sports, see their website at www.psal.org.

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r Cros for Business and Technology u Theatre Arts Production The Urban Assembly School for -Knowledge and Power Preparatory o Adlai E. Stevenson

c Wildlife Conservation Academy International High School Company School Educational Campus n

23 o 24 -Antonia Pantoja Preparatory -West Bronx Academy for the Future Academy for Language C Leadership Institute Academy: A College Board School and Technology •d University Heights -Bronx Guild n • Secondary School at Bronx Eagle Academy for a Tremont Ave. -Gateway School for Environmental Community College r Young Men * Research and Technology G • nx Expwy. East Bronx Academy for the Future -Millennium Art Academy Bronx Leadership Academy Bro ss -Pablo Neruda Academy for High School • ro -Explorations Academy . C Crotona Architecture and World Studies • -Performance Conservatory High School • -School for Community William Howard Taft Park Expwy Research and Learning • er 12 Educational Campus 10 n • 3 k -Archimedes Academy for Math, -Bronx Expeditionary Learning High r W • d 30 School Bruc Science and Technology Applications

e A • • -Women's Academy of Excellence -Bronx High School for Medical Science b v -Bronx Career and s e • -Bronx High School of Business 2 • t -Mott Hall Bronx High School . College Preparatory -DreamYard Preparatory School e • James Monroe Educational Campus -The Urban Assembly School for r • High School Fannie Lou Hamer -Jonathan Levin High School for Media A • -Monroe Academy• for Business/Law Applied Math and Science • -Bronx Latin Freedom High School and Communications v -Monroe Academy for Visual Arts & Design -Validus Preparatory Academy: e -New Day Academy

-The Urban Assembly Academy for . -Pan American International High School at Monroe An Expeditionary Learning School History and Citizenship for Young Men -The Metropolitan High School • -Peace and Diversity Academy • 4 James Monroe High School Annex • -The Cinema School 5 • 6 Bronx Studio School Frederick Douglass Academy III . -Bronx School for Law, Government and Justice • y for Writers and Artists Secondary School w 19 Bronx Early College Academy p The Felisa Rincón de Gautier Institute 18 x for Law and Public Policy Morris Educational Campus 25 E . -Bronx International High School e v -High School for Violin and Dance • r A • e -Banana Kelly High School 11 r -Morris Academy for n e -Holcombe L. Rucker School of • t k Collaborative Studies Jane Addams High School for s c Community Research -School for Excellence • e u • r Academics and Careers h c B st Mott Hall Educational Campus We -Bronx Center for Science and Mathematics -Bronx Leadership Academy II High School * • 20 • 13 -Eximius College Preparatory Academy: -New Explorers High School * A College Board School -The Urban Assembly School for 16 • • Careers in Sports * 21 Samuel Gompers Career and South Bronx 30 Technical Education High School Educational Campus • -Mott Haven Village • • Foreign Language Academy Preparatory High School • 14 of Global Studies

• South Bronx Preparatory: Bronx Academy A College Board School Hostos-Lincoln of Letters Academy of Science International Community High School

-Community High School for Social Justice Alfred E. Smith Career and -Health Opportunities High School Technical Education High School

Evander Childs Educational Campus -Bronx Academy of Health Careers -Bronx Aerospace High School -Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts -Bronx Lab School -High School for Contemporary Arts -High School of Computers and Technology Van Cortlandt Park

Harry S Truman Educational Campus -Bronx Health Sciences High School -Harry S Truman High School

- Academy for Scholarship DeWitt Clinton High School and Entrepreneurship: A College Board School - The Bronxwood Preparatory Academy - New World High School Bronx High School of Science Wh • Pelham Bay M • o ite sho High School of American lu Park P Plai Studies at Lehman College k w 22 ns R y Christopher Columbus . Educational Campus

Woodlawn d. -Astor Collegiate Academy Walton Educational Campus Cemetery -Christopher Columbus High School -The Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music -Collegiate Institute for Math and Science -Discovery High School -Global Enterprise High School -High School for Teaching and the Professions - Pelham Preparatory Academy -International School for Liberal Arts -Kingsbridge International High School d. 1 ill R • Gun H Riverdale / Kingsbridge Academy

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IN-Tech Academy (MS/HS 368) w n Park

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International Studies E x 8 . ACADEMY FOR LANGUAGE AND TECHNOLOGY Address: 1700 Macombs Road, Bronx, NY 10453 Subway: 4 to 170th Street followed by BX18 Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: BX3 to University & W. Tremont Avenues; Tel: 718-731-0219 BX18 to Macombs Road & W. 176th Street; BX35

Fax: 718-731-2031 to Edward L. Grant Highway & University Avenue; Bronx E-Mail: [email protected] BX36 to W. Tremont & Harrison Avenues Website: www.alteagles.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City Our primary focus is on Spanish-speaking English as a Second Language. residents who have lived in We focus on language acquisition through Bilingual and English as a Second the United States four years Language (ESL) programs. Our students develop critical thinking skills through or fewer, whose primary literacy and technology instruction in Spanish and English. Students are language is Spanish and engaged in project-based learning, internships and community service. Our who are of limited English school’s programs give students the skills, knowledge and experiences needed proficiency to become productive members of our society. Special Education Services COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: College and Career Planning Seminar, Ethics/Service Learning ELL Programs Seminar, College Planning beginning in 9th grade, Art History, ESL and Bilingual ■ ESL Transitional Programs ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement ■ Bilingual: Spanish Courses: Spanish Language, Spanish Literature Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 197 PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Higher Education Institutions: Middlebury College Not-for-Profit: Public 9, 10, 11, 12 Education Needs Civil Involvement in Learning (PENCIL) Accountability Reports EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 06-07 07-08 ■ Leadership & Support: Arista, Student Government, Honors Society, Mouse Progress ■ Report N/A N/A (Technology) Team Academic: Microsoft Applications, Adobe Photoshop, Spreadsheet, Japanese, Leadership ■ Clubs: Japanese, Journalism, Media, Quality N/A N/A Review Spanish, Basketball, Volleyball, Law & Debate, Mouse PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball ■ Girls: Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Soccer

Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code Open House ■ Extended Day Program requirement ■ Internship requirement Information ■ Community Service requirement The second Wednesday of every month. ■ Students are expected to complete a project by the end of each Marking Period Please contact the school for ■ Our school requires an Academic Portfolio for graduation additional information. ■ Student Summer Orientation ■ Weekend Program offered

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Academy for Language and Technology (Computer Science & Technology) Y31A Screened 9 108 577

Selection Criteria: New York City resident living in the United States four years or fewer, whose primary language is Spanish and is of limited English proficiency.

Academy for Language and Technology DBN 09X365 ■ 1 ACADEMY FOR SCHOLARSHIP AND

Bronx ENTREPRENEURSHIP: A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL

Address: 921 East 228th Street, Bronx, NY 10466 Subway: 2, 5 to 225th Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: BX8 to Bronxwood Road & 226th Street, Tel: 718-696-3840 BX31 to Laconia Avenue & 229th Street, BX41 Fax: 718-696-3841 to White Plains Road & 228th Street E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/11/X270

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility The Academy for Scholarship and Entrepreneurship: A College Board School is ■ Priority to continuing 8th a small high school committed to combining a challenging academic curriculum graders with a demanding business education program. Students will be inspired to set ■ Then to students who attend the highest academic standards and career goals for themselves. They will learn an information session to think critically, to communicate effectively and to be open to a wide range of ■ Then to Bronx residents ideas and experiences. A welcoming school environment is the hallmark of the ■ Then to New York City Academy for Scholarship and Entrepreneurship. residents Special Education Services COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Collaborative Team Teaching ■ Programs: Individualized College, Academic and Career Planning; Internships, (CTT) Advisory; Business and Entrepreneurship Curriculum, Technology Classes ■ ■ ■ SETSS Language Classes: French, Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, Government and Politics: ELL Programs United States, Spanish Language ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) PARTNERSHIPS ■ Total Students: 546 ■ Community-Based Organization: Children’s Aid Society, The Leadership ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Program, Male Initiative ■ Higher Education Institution: Hostos Community 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 College, Monroe College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Bronx Art Ensemble Progress Report, Quality ■ Not-for-Profit: The College Board, National Foundation for Teaching Review Entrepreneurship, Inc., Junior Achievement, College Summit, Working in Support of Education (WISE) ■ Other: Internships for our Junior and Senior scholars 06-07 07-08 Prog. Report N/A N/A EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Qual. ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government ■ Academic: National Honor Review PP Society, Executive Honor Society ■ Artistic: Art, Dance, Music, Drama, Robotics, Debate, Poetry, Concert and Marching Bands, Video, Magazine, Yearbook Important Information! ■ Club: Chess, Knitting, Stock Market, Debate, CHAMPS Basketball for Boys ■ Our school observes a uniform and Girls dress code ■ Extended Day Program PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ ■ Requirement Boys: Outdoor Track, Tennis Girls: Outdoor Track, Tennis ■ Community Service Requirement ■ Internship Requirement SCHOOL SPORTS ■ ■ Student Summer Orientation Intramural Athletics ■ Summer Internship Program offered ■ Weekend Program offered

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

981 595 Academy for Scholarship and Entrepreneurship: Limited A College Board School X02R Unscreened (Business) 10 10 N/A

Academy for Scholarship and Entrepreneurship: A College Board School DBN 11X270 ■ 2 ALFRED E. SMITH CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL SLC - CTE SCHOOL

Address: 333 East 151st Street, Bronx, NY 10451 Subway: 2, 5 to 3rd Avenue-149th Street Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Bus: BX2, BX25, BX26, BX29, BX30, BX41 to Tel: 718-993-5000 149th Street & Courtland Avenue

Fax: 718-292-1944 Bronx Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/07/X600

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City We are a school that is configured into three small learning communities, in residents one school, with one principal. We offer programs that can lead to national certification in Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing and Heating, Ventilation and Air Special Education Services Conditioning (HVAC), Automotive Trades and Architectural Drafting. We believe ■ Collaborative Team Teaching in the two for one diploma—Regents plus Career and Technical Endorsement. (CTT) We also believe that it takes an entire village to raise a child. ■ SETSS ■ Special Class COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Auto and Building Trades, Pre-Engineering, Honors Classes, ■ ESL Summer Internships, Credit Recovery, Saturday Tutoring, Saturday School, ■ Bilingual Program Art, Drama, Steelband, Native Language Arts ■ Language Class: Spanish • Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Calculus AB, English Language and Enrollment (10/31/2008) Composition, Spanish Language, United States History ■ Total Students: 1176 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Community-Based Organizations: Hudson Valley Blood Services, 9, 10, 11, 12 Aspira ■ Hospital Outreach: Lincoln Hospital ■ Higher Education Accountability Reports Institutions: Hostos Community College, Bronx Community College, Fordham 06-07 07-08 University, Columbia University, Lincoln Technical Institute, Universal Technical ■ Progress CC Institute Cultural/Arts Organizations: Project Arts, New York Historical Report ■ Quality Society Not-for-Profit: US Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Review PW Health Administration (OSHA), Occupational Hazards, Posse Foundation ■ Corporate: International Business Machines (IBM), Bavarian Motor Works (BMW), Star Nissan, Lexus of Manhattan, LaSorsa Buick, Toyota of Manhattan, Turner Construction, New York Building Congress, School Construction Authority, Ace Mentoring Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ dress code. (The dress code Leadership & Support: Skills USA, Automotive Youth Educational System ■ consists of a white collared shirt, (AYES) Internships, Co-op Education Academic: PSAT & SAT Prep ■ black pants, black skirt, black Artistic: Shakespeare Competition, Poetry Competition, Spelling Bee ■ shoes and ties for the males.) Clubs: International, Robotics, Chess, Leadership, Wrestling, Book PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Outdoor Track Open House SCHOOL SPORTS Information ■ Jiu-Jitsu, Intramural Sports Please call the school for additional information.

Alfred E. Smith Career and Technical Education High School DBN 07X600 ■ 3 ALFRED E. SMITH CAREER AND TECHNICAL

Bronx EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application! SLC - CTE SCHOOL

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS NATEF Automotive Technology (Engineering) Follows National Automotive Technicians Education X69C Screened 9 168 730 Foundation instruction and leads to national certification in the automotive industry

Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Bilingual Spanish NATEF Automotive Technology (Engineering) Follows National Automotive Technicians Education X69D Screened 9 28 99 Foundation instruction and leads to national certification in the automotive industry; this program is taught in Spanish

Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality NCCER Building Construction Technology (Engineering) Leads to National Certification in the building trades area, which include individual certification in either Carpentry, X69J Screened 9 140 418 Plumbing, Electrical and/or Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning; each building trade area has its own certification

Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Architectural Pre-Engineering (Architecture) Architectural drafting, computer assisted drafting and X69L Screened 9 56 265 3 years of Regents math and science Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) (Engineering) Introduction to the rigor and content of a pre-engineering X69O Screened 9 28 225 curriculum; training in current technology using the latest computer software and equipment

Alfred E. Smith Career and Technical Education High School DBN 07X600 ■ 4 ANTONIA PANTOJA PREPARATORY ACADEMY: A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL Address: Adlai E. Stevenson Educational Campus Subway: 6 to Parkchester followed by BX36, BX39 1980 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 Bus: BX36, BX39 to Pugsley & Lafayette Avenues; BX5 Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible to White Plains Road & Story Avenue (behind shopping

Tel: 718-824-3421 center) Bronx Fax: 718-824-3543 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/08/X376

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS The Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy is a college preparatory school ■ Priority to continuing 8th offering a continuum of instruction from middle school through high school, with graders a focus on preparing students to compete and succeed in a global workforce. ■ Then to students who attend Our program will provide students with support to develop fully multilingual and an information session biliterate students through an integration of social learning experiences. Students ■ Then to Bronx residents will participate in programs designed to enhance their understanding of the real ■ Then to New York City world in order to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, so that they residents may become productive members of society. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ (CTT) Programs: Individualized University/College, academic and career planning; ■ SETSS Advisory, career investigations, University and College tours; service learning and social action projects with an emphasis on community service ■ Language ELL Programs Classes: Spanish, French, Japanese ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) PARTNERSHIPS ■ School Opened: Sept 2007 ■ Higher Education Institutions: Hostos Community College, Fordham ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): University, Columbia University ■ Not-for-Profit: College Board, The Green 6, 7, 8, 9 Institute, DreamYard, Academy for Educational Development ■ Expected Grade Configuration: 6-12 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Community Service ■ Academic: Accountability Reports Advisory, Drama, Mentoring ■ Artistic: Student Newspaper, Yearbook, Readings 06-07 07-08 and Performances, Screenwriting, Poetry Slam ■ Clubs: Chess, Robotics, Yoga Progress N/A N/A Report SCHOOL SPORTS Quality N/A N/A Review ■ Baseball, Basketball, Rugby, Tennis, Volleyball, Soccer, Capoeira

Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code ■ Extended Day Program ■ Saturday Academy ■ Our school requires an Academic Portfolio for Assessment ■ Community Service Requirement ■ Summer Session

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy: A Limited College Board School Y34A 9 81 New Program (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy: A College Board School DBN 08X376 ■ 5 ARCHIMEDES ACADEMY FOR MATH, SCIENCE

Bronx AND TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS Address: 456 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10473 Subway: 6 to Morrison-Sound View Avenues followed Tel: 718-617-5046 by BX27; or 6 to Parkchester & E. 177th Street followed Fax: 718-617-7395 by BX39 E-Mail: [email protected] Bus: BX27 to Sound View & Lacombe Avenues; BX39 Website: www.archimedesacademy.org to White Plains Road & Lacombe Avenue; BX5, BX36 to Lafayette Avenue & White Plains Road

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS Our school provides a challenging and innovative education focused on math, ■ Priority to continuing 8th science and the integration of technology into all subject areas. Our classes graders feature inquiry and project-based curricula and use of remote response systems. ■ Then to students who attend Our non-traditional Physical Education classes expose students to experiences an information session that they otherwise might never have. Our students are grouped into 4 Houses ■ Then to Bronx residents which are divided into smaller single-gender Advisory groups led by a faculty ■ Then to New York City advisor. Although classes change, students remain with their House and advisor residents until graduation. Our students graduate with the knowledge they need in math, Special Education Services science and technology applications to succeed in today’s digital society. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ SETSS Programs: Integrated use of technology in all disciplines, College-level courses in grades 11-12 through Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA), ■ Special Class Physical Education classes (Ballroom Dancing, Latin Dancing, Fitness, Boxing, ELL Programs Lacrosse) ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) PARTNERSHIPS ■ School Opened: Sept 2007 ■ Community-Based Organization: Bronx YMCA ■ Higher Education ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Institutions: City College of New York (CCNY), Queens College Cultural/ 6, 7, 8, 9 Arts Organizations: Bronx Arts Ensemble, The New York Botanical Garden ■ ■ ■ Expected Grade Not-for-Profit: New Visions for Public Schools, Vision Ed Inc. Corporate: ■ Configuration: 6-12 Qwizdom, Numonics, IBM, Pearson Digital Learning Other: NYC Public School Boxing, New Amsterdam Fencing Academy, Dance with Us LLC Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 Progress Report N/A N/A EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Council, Youth & Government, Peer Mediation, Quality N/A N/A Review Inner Beauty Outer Self ■ Academic: Saturday Academy, After-school Tutoring, Robotics Team, Science Olympiad ■ Artistic: Annual Talent Show ■ Clubs: Book Club Important Information! SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Our school observes a uniform dress ■ As we expand, we plan to offer select PSAL and intramural sports. code ■ Extended Day Requirement (Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM - 3:50 Open House Information PM, Friday 8:00 AM - 12:20 PM) For dates and times of Open Houses, ■ Community Service Requirement please check our website at www. ■ Internship Requirement archimedesacademy.org or call the school at 718-617-5046

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Archimedes Academy for Math, Science and Limited Technology Applications Y37A 9 81 New Program (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

Archimedes Academy for Math, Science and Technology Applications DBN 08X367 ■ 6 ASTOR COLLEGIATE ACADEMY

Tel: 718-944-3419 & Boston Road; BX39 to Boston Road & Astor Avenue Bronx Fax: 718-944-3638 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/11/X299

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who attend Our school is dedicated to supporting the growth of young adults as they an information session become creative, inspirational individuals who value integrity, self-worth and commitment to their community. In partnership with Lehman College, we offer ■ Then to Bronx residents small classes and challenging courses geared towards academic excellence. ■ Then to New York City With an emphasis on Business and Technology and by forming real partnerships residents among students, teachers, parents and local community leaders, we help our Special Education Services students gain a greater understanding of themselves, their community and the ■ Collaborative Team Teaching world around them. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Special Class ■ Programs: Computer Technology, Herban City Business Class, ELL Programs Entrepreneurship, Virtual Enterprise, Hospitality, Marketing, Astor Advertising, ■ ESL Business Mathematics Electives, Wilson Reading Program, SAT Preparation ■ ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Language Classes: French, Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: English Language and Composition, Environmental Science ■ Total Students: 439 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS 9, 10, 11, 12 ■ Community-Based Organization: South Bronx Overall Economic Development Accountability Reports Corporation (SoBRO) ■ Higher Education Institution: Lehman College 06-07 07-08 ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: The Bronx Zoo ■ Not-for-Profit: The Posse Progress Foundation Report AB Quality Review PP EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: School Spirit Committee, Student Government, School Leadership Team, Senior Council ■ Academic: Peer Mediation Training Program, National Honor Society (Arista), College Field Trips, Lehman TRIO, Important Information! Upward Bound Program, Student Internship Program ■ Artistic: Gospel and ■ Students can participate in many Concert Choirs, Pep and Jazz Bands, Mural Painting, Theater Elective ■ Clubs: Lehman College Programs like the Theatre, Chess, Dance, Herban City Business, School Newspaper, Yearbook, Summer Bridge to High School, Talent Search Program, Saturday Free the Children, Step Team Academy and College Now Program. Each is designed to promote PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ academic success while encouraging Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Football students to pursue higher education & JV Football, Golf, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, through early college awareness Volleyball■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Indoor and college readiness. In the Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball process, students can earn high school elective and college credits.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

9 108 1373 Astor Collegiate Academy Limited (Business) X17A Unscreened 10 10 74

Astor Collegiate Academy DBN 11X299 ■ 7 BANANA KELLY HIGH SCHOOL Bronx

Address: 965 Longwood Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 Subway: 6 to Longwood Avenue; 2, 5 to Prospect Avenue Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: BX4, BX6, BX17, BX19, BX27, BX35 to Longwood Tel: 718-860-1242 Avenue & Southern Boulevard Fax: 718-860-1934 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.bananakellyhighschool.com

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Bronx residents Banana Kelly High School is a small high school in the South Bronx which ■ Then to New York City focuses on building strong, positive relationships to support students’ growth residents and achievement. We believe in the three Cs: Communication, Collaboration and Community. Our staff works hard to make sure that each student is as cared for Special Education Services and supported in their academic and personal lives; we find greatness in every ■ Collaborative Team Teaching one of our students. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Integrated Math and Science Class required for 9th graders, Hands- ■ ESL on Fieldwork at the Bronx River, Education for Public Inquiry and International Enrollment (10/31/2008) Citizenship (EPIIC), The Algebra Project, Theater, Advisory, Internship in the ■ ■ Total Students: 465 Hunts Point Neighborhood, SPARK Language Class: Spanish ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Aspira, SPARK, Mothers on Accountability Reports the Move, Phipps Community Development Corporation (CDC), Sistas 06-07 07-08 on the Rise, The Brotherhood Sister Sol, Nightstar, Unitas ■ Hospital Progress Outreach: Montefiore Hospital Adolescent AIDS Outreach ■ Higher Education Report BB Quality Institutions: Hostos Community College, Fordham University, Tufts University, Review WW Columbia University, Bard College, The City College of New York ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Women’s Project, EPIC Theater, Mudbone Theater, American Globe Theater ■ Not-for-Profit: United Playaz ■ Corporate: Time Warner, Inc., Port Morris Tile and Marble Corporation Important Information! EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Our school observes a uniform ■ Leadership & Support: Conflict Mediation, Violence Prevention, Building dress code (dress pants, khakis with Books, United Playaz ■ Academic: SAT Prep, Saturday School, After- or skirts below the knee and polo school Tutoring ■ Artistic: Yearbook, Biannual Showcases, Annual Kite Festival shirts/collared shirts all in solid ■ Clubs: Drama, Art, Girl’s Kickboxing, Fitness, Spoken Word, Work Readiness, colors: white, black, grey, khaki, Dance, Cultural Exploration, Audiovisual, Capoeira, Jewelry Making navy blue). ■ The school day is from 8:40 AM PSAL SPORTS TEAMS to as late as 5:00 PM. ■ Boys: Basketball ■ We expect that our students Open House stay for extended day tutoring Information on Tuesday, Wednesday and Please contact us for Open House Thursday. However, scheduled information or to make an days may change. appointment to visit our school.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS 9 108 966 Banana Kelly High School X94A Ed. Opt. (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) 10 10 68

Banana Kelly High School DBN 08X530 ■ 8 BELMONT PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL

Address: Theodore Roosevelt Educational Campus Subway: C, D, 4 to Fordham Road followed by 500 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458 BX12 Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: BX12, BX2, BX9, BX22, BX41 to Fordham

Tel: 718-733-8100 Road & Washington Avenue Bronx Fax: 718-295-3655 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/10/X434

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Bronx residents The Belmont Preparatory High School was created in 2002 as a high school ■ Then to New York City for academically talented students throughout the community. The curriculum is residents based in the humanities and uses an interdisciplinary approach. Special Education Services COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Early College Awareness/College Next Door, College Tours, Evening ■ Special Class Seminars, Invited Guests, Classroom Guest Lectures, Town Hall Meetings, “Just ELL Programs for Girls Seminars”, “His Story”, SAT Preparation, Upward Bound, Saturday ■ ESL Academy for Bilingual Enrichment, Fordham University STEP Program, Work Enrollment (10/31/2008) Study ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: ■ Total Students: 398 Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Literature and Composition, Environmental ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Science, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Community-Based Organizations: Central Park Historical Society, The 06-07 07-08 Leadership Program, New York Botanical Garden, New York Zoological Society Progress ■ ■ Report CA Hospital Outreach: Montefiore Medical Center Higher Education Institutions: Fordham University, Bronx Community College, The City University Quality PP Review of New York, Dartmouth College, Hostos Community College, Smith College Summer Program, Monroe College, Teachers College, Bank Street College of Education ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Educational Network of Artists and Creative Theater (ENACT), Theatre Development Fund (TDF), The Shakespeare Important Information! Society ■ Not-for-Profit: Part Of The Solution (POTS), Legal Aid Society, Friends ■ Summer Regents Advancement of Belmont ■ Financial Institutions: JP Morgan Chase, Capital One Bank for Mathematics, Summer Bridge Program EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Extended Day Program ■ Leadership & Support: JROTC, The Leadership Program, Grade Level ■ Our school observes a uniform Advisors/Ombudsmen ■ Academic: School Newspaper, Saturday Academy for dress code. Bilingual Enrichment (SABE), STEP Saturday School, Content Area Tutoring ■ Clubs: Student Government, Just for Girls, His Story, Broadcast, ESL/Bilingual PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Open House ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Volleyball ■ Girls: Softball, Information Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Fencing Saturday, November 7, 2009 SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Swimming, Weight Training, Soccer, Girl’s Basketball, Flag Football, Competetive Cheerleading Team SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Humanities Academy of Research and Technology (HART) X42A Screened 9 108 829 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary)

Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Attendance at an information session, Review of Attendance & Punctuality, Writing Sample Belmont Preparatory High School DBN 10X434 ■ 9 BRONX ACADEMY OF HEALTH CAREERS Bronx

Address: Evander Childs Educational Campus Subway: 2 to Gun Hill Road 800 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10467 Bus: BX8, BX28, BX30, BX41 to Gun Hill Road & Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bronxwood Avenue Tel: 718-696-3340 Fax: 718-696-3380 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/11/X290

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who attend We prepare students for a variety of health professions including medicine, an information session medical technology, nursing, pharmacology and physical therapy. We familiarize our students with the habits, practices and educational requirements needed to ■ Then to Bronx residents become a health professional, and provide them with opportunities to volunteer Special Education Services and intern in local healthcare institutions. Students study four years of science ■ Collaborative Team Teaching and math to be well prepared to meet the challenges of a college education in (CTT) healthcare. We collaborate with colleges to offer our students an opportunity to ■ SETSS take college level, credit bearing courses for free. Our staff works with parents to ELL Programs ensure students receive the support they need to succeed. ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Total Students: 483 Programs: Strong emphasis on science, College Courses, Volunteering, ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, Extended Periods, Daily 9, 10, 11, 12 Tutoring, Weekly Assemblies, Monthly Town Hall Meetings featuring guest speakers and student presentations, Annual Health Fair, Talent Shows, Awards Accountability Reports Ceremonies, Student Council, Conflict Resolution ■ Language Class: Spanish 06-07 07-08 Progress AA PARTNERSHIPS Report ■ Quality Hospital Outreach: Bronx-Westchester Area Health Education Center, various Review PP medical institutions in the city ■ Higher Education Institutions: Bronx Community College, Lehman College EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Volunteering, Shadowing, CPR, First Aid Certification, Important Information! National Honor Society ■ Academic: Tutoring, Regents Preparation ■ Our school observes a uniform ■ Artistic: Choir ■ Clubs: Chess, Science, Book, Theater, Step, Art, Dance dress code. ■ Students study four years of PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Math and Science. ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Basketball, Volleyball, Weight lifting, Swimming, Track and Field

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9 108 1174 Bronx Academy of Health Careers Limited (Health Professions) X22A Unscreened 10 10 50

Bronx Academy of Health Careers DBN 11X290 ■ 10 BRONX ACADEMY OF LETTERS

Address: 339 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451 Subway: 2 to 149th Street-Grand Concourse; Site Accessibility: Not Accessible 4, 5 to 138th Street-Grand Concourse; 6 to 3rd Tel: 718-401-4891 Avenue-138th Street

Fax: 718-401-6626 Bus: BX2, BX21 to 140th Street & 3rd Avenue; Bronx E-Mail: [email protected] BX32 to 140th Street & Morris Avenue; BX33 to Website: www.bronxletters.org 138th Street & 3rd Avenue

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who Our school was founded on a single idea; students who can express themselves attend an information session clearly in writing can do better in any path they choose in life. In addition to the challenging academic work offered, we are committed to providing learning ■ Then to Bronx residents opportunities outside of the classroom. Throughout the year, our students participate ■ Then to New York City in regular field trips to arts institutions, colleges and universities. During the summer, residents our student services team connects students to jobs, internships and programs that Special Education Services allow them to travel all over the world – from Tokyo to Mexico. At Letters, we celebrate ■ Collaborative Team Teaching hard work, curiosity, self-expression and service. Our graduates are articulate, critical (CTT) readers and writers, fully prepared to maximize their learning and growth – not only ■ SETSS during their high school and college years, but throughout their lives. ■ Special Class ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: Interdisciplinary Learning with Literary Texts across all subjects, four- Enrollment (10/31/2008) year Sequential Writing Classes, Writing Workshops, Extended Writing Projects, Technology Access, Honors Courses, Arts Electives, Externships, Independent ■ Total Students: 502 Study ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Government 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and Politics: United States, United States History Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ Progress AA Community-Based Organization: Episcopal Social Services Higher Report ■ Quality Education Institution: Columbia University Cultural/Arts Organizations: Review WW DreamYard, InSpirit Dance Company, 92nd Street ■ Not-for-Profit: The Urban Assembly, iMentor, International Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), Sesame Workshop, National Hispanic Institute, Peer Health Exchange ■ Corporate: Alloy, McGraw-Hill ■ Financial Institutions: JP Morgan Chase Important Information! ■ Other: Global Teens, National Hispanic Institute ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code (school-issued uniforms) EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Extended Day Program, internship, ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Internship Opportunities, Student community service and travel and Teacher-Recruitment Committees, Sadie Nash Girl’s Group, Multicultural Planning requirements Team ■ Academic: Debate Team, Junior Statesman of America, Technology, Book ■ Our school requires an Academic Club, Math Club ■ Artistic: Literary Journal, School Newspaper, Poetry Slams, Open Portfolio for graduation Mics, Readings, Drama, Photography/Film, Art, Dance, Choir, Anime, Beats Production, ■ Student summer orientation & Yearbook ■ Clubs: Hiking, Book vs. Movie, Chess, Running, Cheerleading, Iron Chef extracurricular participation expected PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball ■ Girls: Basketball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Basketball, Baseball, CHAMPS, Ballet, Dance, Step SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Bronx Academy of Letters Limited 981 1281 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) X27A Unscreened 10 465 Bronx Academy of Letters DBN 07X551 ■ 11 BRONX AEROSPACE HIGH SCHOOL Bronx

Address: Evander Childs Educational Campus Subway: 2 to Gun Hill Road 800 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10467 Bus: BX8, BX28, BX30, BX41 to Gun Hill Road & Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bronxwood Avenue Tel: 718-696-6010 Fax: 718-696-6030 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/11/X545

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who attend We provide students with a unique blend of academics and aviation training. an information session Our students are required to wear the standard pilot’s uniform every day: black pants, white shirt and black tie. Students choose between three focuses: pilot ■ Then to Bronx residents preparation, air traffic control preparation or college preparation. All entering ■ Then to New York City students are expected to attend a summer orientation program for two weeks residents in August. At the orientation, students pick their focus and work closely with Special Education Services upperclassmen to prepare for the transition to high school. Students may receive ■ Collaborative Team Teaching flight and air traffic control training in our state-of-the-art flight simulator. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Special Class ■ Programs: Aviation Ground School, Flight Training, Basic Air Traffic Control ELL Programs Training, Lifeguard Certification, Anti-bullying Program ■ Language Classes: French, ■ ESL Spanish Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 405 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Higher Education Institutions: Lehman College, John Jay College, Norwich ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): University, Lincoln University ■ Corporate: Essence Magazine - Internships 9, 10, 11, 12 Accountability Reports EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 06-07 07-08 ■ Leadership & Support: Saturday Academy Credit Recovery/SAT/ACT Prep, ■ Progress AA Aviator Crew Academic: College Summit, Saturday Academy, Daily Homework Report ■ Quality Center, Peer Academic Teams Clubs: Chinese, Book, Spanish, Newspaper, Review PW Chess, Fitness, Safe Space PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Open House ■ Boys: Bowling, Golf, Swimming ■ Girls: Bowling, Golf, Swimming Information Please join us on the second SCHOOL SPORTS Saturday of each month ■ Bowling, Golf, Swimming, Kickboxing between 1 PM and 2 PM throughout the year. Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code (United States Air Force uniform) ■ Students and parents are expected to attend monthly information sessions on Saturday afternoons, beginning in January ■ Incoming students are expected to attend a 13-day summer orientation during the last two weeks of August ■ Students are expected to adhere to the Bronx Aerospace standards of behavior and dress ■ Community Service requirement ■ Extended Day Program

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Bronx Aerospace High School 9 108 1018 (Communications) Limited Students will concentrate on one of three future plans. Flight X30A and Air Traffic Control Simulators will be used for initial Unscreened preparation. Flight training is conducted at Republic Airport. 10 10 45 Bronx Aerospace High School DBN 11X545 ■ 12 BRONX CAREER AND COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Address: 800 Home Street, Bronx, NY 10456 Subway: 2, 5 to Prospect Avenue followed by Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible BX17 Tel: 718-935-3472 Bus: BX17 to Prospect Avenue & Home Street;

BX21, BX55 to Boston Road & Home Street Bronx

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility At the Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School, students develop the ■ Priority to students who skills and resilience needed to enter college and to succeed in their academic attend an information session and career paths. Career-based internships are used to support academic ■ Then to New York City content and provide a context for learning. Students benefit from the foundation residents of a strong liberal arts curriculum and they participate in interdisciplinary panels Special Education Services where they discuss, defend, challenge and address the connections between ■ Collaborative Team Teaching their internship experiences and academic classes. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Special Class ■ Programs: Internships, Advisory, Tutorials, College & Career Program ELL Programs ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ ESL PARTNERSHIPS Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Community-Based Organizations: Phipps Community Development ■ School Opened: Sept 2009 Corporation ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Deep Sea Inntertainment ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Expected Grade ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Mentoring ■ Academic: Configuration: 9-12 College Now ■ Artistic: Music Production, Visual Arts & Theater Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 SCHOOL SPORTS Progress ■ As we expand, we plan to offer select PSAL and intramural sports Report N/A N/A Quality Review N/A N/A

Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code ■ Career- or community-based internship required ■ Summer Bridges Program ■ Our school requires an Academic Portfolio for Assessment

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Limited New Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School Y43A 981 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened Program

Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School DBN 12X479 ■ 13 BRONX CENTER FOR SCIENCE

Bronx AND MATHEMATICS Address: 1363 Fulton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456 Subway: 2, 5 to Simpson Street followed Site Accessibility: Not Accessible by BX35 Tel: 718-992-7089 Bus: BX35 to 169th Street & Franklin Avenue; Fax: 718-590-1052 BX15, BX55 to 169th Street & 3rd Avenue E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/09/X260

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS The Bronx Center for Science and Mathematics offers a challenging academic ■ Priority to students who program with a concentration in science and mathematics supported by the attend an information session study of humanities and the integration of technology across the curriculum. ■ Then to Bronx residents Our school will meet the emotional, intellectual and social needs of all students ■ Then to New York City through a strategic support structure consisting of faculty, students, parents and residents the community. We prepare our students for the world of work and/or college Special Education Services through collaboration with our partners. The foundation of our school rests on ■ Collaborative Team Teaching Seven Core Virtues that will prepare our students for citizenship: Respect, (CTT) Integrity, Honor, Excellence, Commitment, Perseverance and Service. ■ SETSS ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: Advisory, Guidance and College Preparatory, Mentoring, Leadership, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Summer Enrichment at universities and colleges, PSAT and SAT Preparatory, Comprehensive After-school, Peer Tutoring, Evening School and Summer Institute ■ Total Students: 419 for Credit Recovery ■ Language Class: Japanese ■ Advanced Placement ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Language and 9, 10, 11, 12 Composition, English Literature and Composition, Physics B, World History Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress N/A N/A ■ Community-Based Organization: Children's Aid Society ■ Higher Education Report ■ Quality Institutions: The City College of New York, Dartmouth College Not-for- Review WW Profit: Replications, Inc. ■ Corporate: Kaplan, Inc. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: National Honor Society/Arista, Student Government, Important Information! School Spirit Team, School Leadership Team ■ Academic: Homework Help, Math ■ Our school observes a uniform Peer Tutoring, Intel Competition, AM/PM Science Make-up Labs ■ Artistic: Set dress code (boys - navy blazer ■ with logo, dress shirt, slacks, tie Design, Costume Design, Guitar, Photography Clubs: Chess, Cheerleading, and shoes; girls - navy blazer Chorus, Drama, Yearbook, Technology with logo, dress shirt, skirt, scarf or tie and shoes) PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ ■ Student and Parent Summer Boys: JV Baseball Orientation ■ Contact Steve Greenwald, Athletic SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Director, at 718-992-7089 for Intramural Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, Track information regarding additional sports offerings

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Limited Bronx Center for Science and Mathematics X05R 9 108 1930 (Science & Math) Unscreened

Bronx Center for Science and Mathematics DBN 09X260 ■ 14 BRONX EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY

Address: 250 East 164th Street, Bronx, NY 10456 Subway: B to 167th Street followed by BX1, BX2; B, D to Tel: 718-432-0537 161st Street-Yankee Stadium followed by BX6, BX13; 6 to Fax: 718-432-0467 3rd Avenue & 138th Street followed by BX32

Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/10/X324 Bus: BX1, BX2 to 165th Street & Grand Concourse; BX6, Bronx BX13 to E. 161st Street & Melrose Avenue; BX32 to Morris Avenue & 165th Street; BX41 to Melrose & Park Avenues

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility At Bronx Early College Academy (BECA), we transform our students’ lives ■ Priority to continuing 8th by preparing them for success in college and in life. The curriculum at BECA graders offers students an accelerated academic program leading to the completion ■ Then to students who attend of a high school diploma along with up to two years of college coursework an information session while in high school. The educational goals of this initiative are to minimize the ■ Then to New York City barriers between high school and college, ease the transition from secondary residents to post-secondary school and prepare students for, and attract them to, higher Special Education Services education as well as increase high school graduation rates. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Honors Math, Saturday School, PSAT opportunities, Academic ■ Special Class Intervention Services, Academic Enrichment Services, Cooperative Healthy ELL Programs Active Motivated Positive Students (CHAMPS) Sports; Project BECA: a weekly incentive and behavioral program, College Coursework at Lehman College and ■ ESL City University of New York (CUNY), Honors Mathematics Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ School Opened: Sept 2006 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Community-Based Organizations: Union Square Hospitality Group 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ■ Hospital Outreach: Montefiore Medical Center ■ Higher Education ■ Expected Grade Institutions: Lehman College, City University of New York (CUNY) ■ Cultural/ Configuration: 6-12 Arts Organizations: Lehman College Art Gallery ■ Not-for-Profit: Literacy Inc., Accountability Reports Learning Leaders, PENCIL – Principal for a Day, Teach for America ■ Other: 06-07 07-08 Kaplan, Aussie Progress N/A N/A Report EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Quality Review UP ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Mock Trial, Counseling, Teen Tutoring Program ■ Academic: BECA Bots (Robotics), After-school Academy (ASA) ■ Clubs: Art, BECA Bulletin (School Paper), Chess SCHOOL SPORTS Important Information! ■ Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball, Track and Field, Flag Football, ■ Our school observes a uniform Cheerleading dress code ■ Mandatory Extended Day Program

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Bronx Early College Academy (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Y36A Screened 9 81 130

Bronx Early College Academy DBN 09X324 ■ 15 BRONX ENGINEERING

Bronx AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY Address: John F. Kennedy Educational Campus Subway: 1 to 225th Street or 231st Street 99 Terrace View Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463 Bus: BX1, BX20 to W. 231st Street; BX7 to W. Site Accessibility: Not Accessible 225th Street & Marble Hill; BX9 to Kingsbridge Tel: 718-563-6678 Road & W. 225th Street; BX10 to W. 231st Street Fax: 718-741-5263 & Tibbett Avenue Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/10/X213

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS The mission of Bronx Engineering and Technology Academy (BETA) is to create ■ Priority to students who a nurturing and challenging learning environment that will stimulate and support attend an information session students’ ability to think critically and creatively. ■ Then to Bronx residents ■ Then to New York City residents COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Special Education Services ■ Programs: Students are expected to complete four years of math, technology ■ Collaborative Team Teaching and science; day trips to Manhattan College campus, Advisory course, Saturday (CTT) Academy featuring PSAT/SAT prep ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Calculus ■ SETSS AB, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and ELL Programs Composition, Physics B, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, United States ■ ESL History, World History ■ Bilingual Program • Spanish PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Community-Based Organizations: Riverdale Mental Health Center Higher Education Institution: Manhattan College School of Engineering, The City ■ Total Students: 372 College of New York, Lehman College ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: The Center ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 For Architecture Foundation Not-for-Profit: New Visions for Public Schools, College Summit, Upward Bound/Talent Search, Anti-Defamation League Accountability Reports ■ Other: Institute for the Advancement of Mathematics, Turner Construction, 06-07 07-08 Transatlanic Partnership Progress Report N/A A Quality EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Review PW ■ Leadership & Support: Society of Hispanic Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers ■ Academic: National Honor Society ■ Clubs: Chess, School Newspaper, Yearbook, Dance, Robotics, Pretty in Pink, Boys 2 Men; Precious, Extraordinary & Exceptional, Articulate, Lady, Scholars (P.E.A.R.L.S.) Important Information! PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Our school observes a uniform ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, dress code (determined by Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball parent, staff and student input) ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, ■ Summer Orientation for incoming Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball freshmen

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Bronx Engineering and Technology Academy Limited (BETA) X61X 9 108 1165 (Engineering) Unscreened

Bronx Engineering and Technology Academy DBN 10X213 ■ 16 BRONX EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING HIGH SCHOOL Address: William Howard Taft Educational Campus Subway: D, 4 to 170th Street 240 East 172nd Street, Bronx, NY 10457 Bus: BX1, BX2 to 172nd Street & Grand Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Concourse; BX11 to 170th Street & Sheridan or Tel: 718-410-4077 Morris Avenue; BX18 to 170th Street & Sheridan Bronx Fax: 718-293-9567 Avenue; BX32 to 171st Street & Morris Avenue E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.belhs.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bronx Expeditionary Learning High School opened in September 2004. ■ Priority to students who attend Students learn through projects that are completed both inside and outside of an information session the school building. All students participate in a daily Advisory called “Crew” ■ Then to New York City residents which focuses on character development, team building, literacy, college and Special Education Services career preparation and community service. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Camping Trip, Community Service Projects, Internships, Individual ELL Programs Projects, College Courses, College Now, Adventure Classes, Summer Literacy, ■ ESL Enrichment Courses, Honors English ■ Language Class: Spanish Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 411 PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Hospital Outreach: Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, Taft Campus Youth ■ ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Clinic Higher Education Institution: Monroe College Not-for-Profit: New York City Outward Bound, buildOn, Sweat Equity Enterprises ■ Corporate: Accountability Reports Ecko Unlimited 06-07 07-08 Progress Report N/A B EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Peer Mediation, Newspaper, Quality PP Review Community Fairness Council ■ Academic: Literacy Program, Academic Tutoring, SAT Prep ■ Artistic: Art, Dance, Photography, Computer Graphics, Fashion Graphic Design ■ Clubs: Cooking, Drama, Yearbook, Building with Books Open House PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Information ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Outdoor Please contact the school Track, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Outdoor Track, Softball, Tennis, directly for Open House Volleyball information. SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Adventure, Fitness and Nutrition

Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code. ■ Selected students attend “Summer Matters.” This program ■ Ninth graders are expected to attend a Summer Bridge is created by our Community Partner, New York City Program. Outward Bound, and is held at the Bronx Community ■ Ninth graders are expected to participate in a 5-day College Campus. camping trip.

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Bronx Expeditionary Learning High School 9 108 503 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) X58X Limited Develop character and community awareness through Unscreened a college preparatory curriculum 10 10 44

Bronx Expeditionary Learning High School DBN 09X227 ■ 17 BRONX GUILD Bronx

Address: Adlai E. Stevenson Educational Campus Subway: 6 to Parkchester followed by BX36, BX39 1980 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 Bus: BX36, BX39 to Pugsley & Lafayette Avenues; Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible BX5 to White Plains Road & Story Avenue (behind Tel: 718-597-1587 shopping center) Fax: 718-597-1371 E-Mail: [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.bronxguild.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who attend We are a community of learners engaged in meaningful work. Our mission is to an information session capture the energy and interests of young people by providing apprenticeships in the adult world. Students are required to participate in the apprenticeship program ■ Then to Bronx residents 2-3 days per week and give quarterly public presentations of their learning. Each Special Education Services student’s curriculum is determined by his or her unique interests, background ■ Collaborative Team Teaching and learning style. Each teacher is responsible for only 15 children. Learning (CTT) Through Apprenticeship (LTA) is the center of the Bronx Guild curriculum. At the ■ SETSS worksites, students take on real-world tasks and projects under the supervision ELL Programs of a mentor. Back at school, the students work with their crew leaders building ■ ESL and reinforcing the skills and knowledge needed to complete those projects. Our Enrollment (10/31/2008) very successful program has placed students in over 300 apprenticeships since ■ Total Students: 305 opening our doors in 2002. ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Programs: Weeklong Outward Bound Adventure required for all new students Accountability Reports (e.g., Overnight Backpacking), Project-based Learning, Interdisciplinary 06-07 07-08 Courses, Extended Time Periods in class ■ Language Class: Spanish Progress Report CB Quality PARTNERSHIPS Review U UPF ■ Community-Based Organization: The Big Picture Company ■ Hospital Outreach: Jewish Home & Hospital Life Care System, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Montefiore Medical Center, Morris Heights Health Center ■ Higher Education Institutions: Columbia University, Lehman College (Sports Complex), New York University (NYU) ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: ATO Records, Important Information! Barbizon Acting Center, Bronx River Arts Center, Chashama, Children’s Art ■ Students work at their Carnival, Caribbean Cultural Center, Def Jam, Fashion Design, Harlem Textiles, apprenticeships two or three Hospital Audiences, Inc. (HAI), InMotion, New York Historical Society, Prospect days a week for 12–18 hours a Park Zoo, Richard’s Interior Design, John Ciardullo Architecture, Lisa Berg week (usually from 9 AM - 3 PM Photography, Metal Forger, Silver Age Comics, Tarpaul Records, South Street on work days). Seaport Museum, Wildlife Conservation, Bronx Zoo ■ Not-for-Profit: Adlai E. Stevenson Child Care Center, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), Bronx Charter School for Children, Bronx Defenders, BronxNet, City of NY Department of Youth and Community, City Year, Countee Cullen Community Center, Dr. Richard R. Green Learning Center/Head Start, Get Ready to Read, Gilda’s Club, Harlem Community Justice Center, Harlem Live, Headstart, Learning Links Child Care, Learning Foundations, Middle School for Dance (MS 308), Mother’s Child Care, New Bronx Chamber of Commerce Inc., New York County Defender Services, Police Athletic League (PAL), Pathways for Youth, The Point Community Development Corporation, Riverdale Equestrian Centre, Riverdale House, Rocking the Boat, Safe Horizon, Seneca Center, Sistas & Brothas United, Soundview Child Care Center, Soundview Community in Action, United States Air Force/Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), United Bronx Parents, Volunteers of America, Youth Development Academy, Youth on the Move ■ Corporate: Jantex Marketing, Joel T. Fishman & Associates, Jillery, Allstate Insurance, Digiwax Media, Mason Drug Inc., Ecko Unlimited

Bronx Guild DBN 08X452 ■ 18 BRONX GUILD (CONTINUED) Bronx

■ Financial Institution: American Express ■ Other: Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) Preventative, Best Buy Auto, Brittany’s Beauty School, Boston Auto Sound, Carnegie Hill Veterinarians, Compass Computers, Damien Brown Open House Law Firm, EH Law Firm, Essence Magazine, Father’s Restaurant, Fernando Professional Air Brushing, Fire Department—City of New York, LIC Animal Clinic, Information New York Aquarium, Office of the District Attorney, Office of the Mayor, Miracle Contact Jeff Palladino at Grill, Phoenix Fitness, United States Congressman Jose Serrano, City Council [email protected] Member Annabel Palma,Trevor Reid Law, SEBNC Computer Center, Treehouse for dates and times. Animation, Premiere Health Care, Health Pass, Quality Dental EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Building with Books, Project Read ■ Academic: Literary Magazine ■ Artistic: Dance, African Drumming Clubs: Art (after-school), Break the Silence (spoken word club) PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Outdoor Track, Soccer ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Project Chill (Snowboarding), Co-ed Swimming Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

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9 81 884 Bronx Guild Limited (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) X32A Unscreened 10 10 68

Bronx Guild DBN 08X452 ■ 19 BRONX HEALTH SCIENCES HIGH SCHOOL Bronx

Address: Harry S Truman Educational Campus Subway: D to 205th Street followed by BX28; 2 to 750 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 Allerton Avenue followed by BX26; 4 to Bedford Park Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Boulevard followed by BX26; 5 to Baychester Avenue; Tel: 718-862-4406 6 to Pelham Bay Park followed by QBX1 Fax: 718-862-4410 Bus: QBX1, BX26, BX28, BX30 to Baychester Avenue E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/11/X249

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who attend Bronx Health Sciences High School is designed for students who are willing to an information session engage in a challenging academic program and explore the health sciences and related health career opportunities. Our young adults will be equipped with ■ Then to Bronx residents the necessary literacy and scientific problem solving skills that will enable them ■ Then to New York City to become lifelong learners while gaining a sense of personal and community residents responsibility. We emphasize literacy, problem solving skills, character development, Special Education Services sensitivity, tolerance, leadership, and personal responsibility as crucial components. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching Through a partnership with Lehman College and Council for Unity, students are (CTT) exposed to special programs and resources. Graduation requirements include the ■ SETSS completion of four years of science, math, health sciences, required community ELL Programs service, internships and an academic portfolio assessment. ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Total Students: 354 Programs: Health Research, Interdisciplinary Research, Health Literacy, Problem-based and Project-based Interdisciplinary Learning, Health Related ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Community Service and Externships, Health Occupations Students of America 9, 10, 11, 12 (HOSA), Hospital Volunteer, Advisory ■ Language Class: Spanish Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress ■ ■ Report N/A A Community-Based Organization: Council for Unity Hospital Outreach: Montefiore Medical Center ■ Higher Education Institution: Lehman Quality PP Review College ■ Other: Reading Excellence and Discovery (READ) Foundation EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Important Information! ■ Leadership & Support: Student Leadership Team ■ Academic: After-school/ ■ Our school observes a uniform Saturday Tutoring Programs, Externships/Internships, Community Service, ■ dress code (School shirt, black Science and Health Fairs, National Honor Society Clubs: Student Government, or gray pants, black shoes). Science, Newsletter, Council for Unity Sneakers and jeans are not permitted. PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ ■ Academic portfolio, exit interview, Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, and health-related community Football & JV Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, ■ service (minimum 420 hours) are Wrestling Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, required for graduation. Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball

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Limited Bronx Health Sciences High School X88X 9 108 834 (Health Professions) Unscreened

Bronx Health Sciences High School DBN 11X249 ■ 20 BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Address: Theodore Roosevelt Educational Campus Subway: C, D, 4 to Fordham Road followed by BX12 500 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458 Bus: BX12, BX2, BX9, BX22, BX41 to Fordham Road Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible & Washington Avenue Tel: 718-733-5274 Bronx Fax: 718-295-3631 Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/10/X439

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS We strive to produce mature, well-educated lifelong learners. Our learning ■ Priority to Bronx residents community is committed to helping all students become critical and independent ■ Then to New York City thinkers, who make wise and socially responsible decisions that benefit residents themselves and the community. By developing essential academic skills, and by Special Education Services understanding the underlying principles of law and community service infused ■ SETSS within each core discipline, our students will graduate with limitless opportunities, ■ Special Class prepared to succeed in a diverse and challenging society. We are proud to be an ELL Programs Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) School. ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Total Students: 440 Programs: Law Courses: Civil, Criminal and Constitutional, West End Law Simulation Program; Honors Classes; SAT Preparation Class, SAT ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Online, Drama, Effective Writing, Forensic Science, AVID; Project Jump 9, 10, 11, 12 Mentoring Program-Bronx District Attorney's Office; U-Matter School- Accountability Reports based Mentoring Program; Naviance-Computer-based College Search 06-07 07-08 Program; Campus Future Planning Center, Junior Reserve Officers' Training Progress Corps (JROTC) ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Report DB Quality Courses: Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, English Literature Review PW and Composition, Environmental Science, Physics B, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, World History PARTNERSHIPS Important Information! ■ Community-Based Organization: Good Shepherd Services ■ Higher Education ■ Our school observes a uniform Institutions: Fordham University, Lehman College, Bronx Community College dress code ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: Educational Network of Artists and Creative Theatre ■ Extended Day Program (ENACT) ■ Other: Bronx District Attorney’s Office, New York City Law Department, Requirement New York City Police Department, School Safety and Drug Enforcement Agency ■ Community Service Requirement (DEA) Explorer Programs, Office of Children and Family Services EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Students Against Violence Initiative (SAVI) ■ Academic: Zero Period, Saturday Classes, ELL Club,Tutoring Open House ■ Artistic: Yearbook Production, Anime, Dance, Step Team, Cheer Team ■ Clubs: Information Mock Trial, Community Service, Student Government, AVID, Swimming, Art, Please call the school for Documentary Film, Drama Open House dates and times. PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Fencing, Volleyball ■ Girls: Softball, Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Outdoor Track

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9 108 1229 Bronx High School for Law and Community Service (Law & Government) X53A Ed. Opt. 10 10 71

Bronx High School for Law and Community Service DBN 10X439 ■ 21 BRONX HIGH SCHOOL

Bronx FOR MEDICAL SCIENCE Address: William Howard Taft Educational Campus Subway: D, 4 to 170th Street 240 East 172nd Street, Bronx, NY 10457 Bus: BX1, BX2 to 172nd Street & Grand Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Concourse; BX11 to 170th Street & Sheridan or Tel: 718-410-4040 Morris Avenue; BX18 to 170th Street & Sheridan Fax: 718-992-4129 Avenue; BX32 to 171st Street & Morris Avenue E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/09/X413

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS Our school offers a small academically challenging high school experience to ■ Priority to continuing 8th students with a desire to enter the fields of medical science and health careers. graders Science courses are embedded into all curricula areas. At our school, the ■ Priority to Bronx students first three years of study are devoted to the completion of all New York City ■ Then to New York City requirements for graduation and examinations, while the last year is devoted residents to College Now coursework. Over the course of their high school experience, Special Education Services students will become “resident experts” in a particular field or topic of their ■ SETSS choosing and will be required to compile a variety of reports, experiments and ■ Special Class artifacts culminating in a senior year presentation to their peers. ELL Programs ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Programs: Students have the opportunity to shadow health care professionals during the school day, after-school, weekends and in the summer. Students ■ Total Students: 487 apply to this competitive program and conduct research under the supervision ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): of trained personnel in various areas. ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Placement Courses: English Literature and Composition, Environmental Accountability Reports Science, Spanish Language 06-07 07-08 Progress Report BA PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: United Way, The Leadership Quality WW Review Program ■ Hospital Outreach: Rockefeller University, Bronx- Westchester Health Education Center (Area Health Education Center, AHEC), Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center ■ Higher Education Institutions: Rockefeller University, Hunter College School of Public Health, Important Information! Bronx Community College, Hostos Community College, Lehman College ■ Our school observes a uniform ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: The New York Pops ■ Not-for-Profit: Harlem dress code. Students are required Children’s Society to wear the hunter green medical scrub approved uniform (without alterations) at all times in the EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ building. Leadership & Support: Student Government, Senior Council ■ ■ ■ Extended Day Program (nine Academic: School Newsletter, National Honor Society Clubs: Modern periods of instruction, from Dance, Chess 8:00 AM - 2:56 PM). ■ We follow a self-contained model PSAL SPORTS TEAMS for all grades. Students stay in ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Outdoor the same classroom and teachers Track, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Outdoor Track, Softball, Tennis, rotate to classes. Volleyball ■ Candidates that meet screening criteria will be invited to take a writing and math diagnostic assessment in our school before a final decision is made for admission. ■ A minimum of 92.00% attendance and 85.00% average are a requisite to apply to our program.

Bronx High School for Medical Science DBN 09X413 ■ 22 BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR MEDICAL SCIENCE (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application! Bronx

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9 81 1299 Medical and Health Sciences (Health Professions) X56A Screened 10 10 55

Open House Information Saturday, November 7th, 2009 at 10:00 AM

Bronx High School for Medical Science DBN 09X413 ■ 23 BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE

Bronx VISUAL ARTS Address: 2040 Antin Place, Bronx, NY 10400 Subway: 2 to Bronx Park East Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: BX22, BX39 to White Plains Road-Bronxdale Tel: 718-319-5160 Avenue Fax: 718-319-5165 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.bhsva.com

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who attend The Bronx High School for the Visual Arts offers a challenging, sequential, pre- an information session professional art program and an interdisciplinary, integrated curriculum which is enriched by our clubs and Advisories. Our programs focus on skill-building, specific ■ Then to Bronx residents student interests and community contributions. Our cultural partners provide learning Special Education Services experiences and additional resources for students and their families. Our small class ■ Collaborative Team Teaching size and project-based, student-centered curriculum provide individualized attention (CTT) and prepare students for college and careers in the Visual Arts. ■ SETSS ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: Computer Graphics, Sculpture and Ceramics, Museum Docent Enrollment (10/31/2008) Program, Architecture, Music Technology, Museum Apprenticeships and ■ ■ ■ Total Students: 367 Internships, College Now Language Class: Spanish Advanced Placement ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Course: English Literature and Composition 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Community-Based Organization: Effective Alternatives in Reconciliation 06-07 07-08 Services (EARS) ■ Higher Education Institutions: Lehman College, The Progress Report BB Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, New York University (NYU) ■ Quality PW Tisch School of the Arts, School of Visual Arts Cultural/Arts Organizations: Review Lehman College Art Gallery, Bronx Museum of the Arts, Museum of Modern Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, Wave Hill ■ Not-for-Profit: New Visions For Public Schools, Public Education Needs Civic Involvement in Learning (PENCIL), Principal for a Day, Peter Jay Sharp Foundation ■ Corporate: Best Buy ■ Financial Institution: Deutsche Bank ■ Other: Bronx New Century High School Open House EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Information ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Student Leadership Council Open House for students and parents ■ Academic: Learning Leaders ■ Artistic: Digital Recording Training ■ Clubs: will be held in November. Please Yearbook, Newspaper, Art and Literary Journal, Visual Arts, Computer Graphics call the school for additional information. PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Golf, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Intramural Seasonal Athletic Program; Students participate in the Christopher Columbus PSAL Sports Teams

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9 108 1572 Bronx High School for the Visual Arts Limited (Visual Art & Design) X35A Unscreened 10 10 76

Bronx High School for the Visual Arts DBN 11X418 ■ 24 BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR WRITING AND COMMUNICATION ARTS Address: Evander Childs Educational Campus Subway: 2 to Gun Hill Road 800 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10467 Bus: BX8, BX28, BX30, BX41 to Gun Hill Road & Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bronxwood Avenue Tel: 718-944-5660 Bronx Fax: 718-944-5690 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.bhswca.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who We are a community of writers. Students write poetry, drama, fiction, non-fiction and attend an information session songs. They write for school publications, participate in poetry slams, act in school plays, make films, create artwork and dance. They also work with professional ■ Then to students from the writers, actors and artists every week. Our lead partner is Epic Theatre Center. We geographical catchment area expect all students to graduate with a Regents Honors diploma. ■ Then to Bronx residents ■ Then to New York City COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS residents ■ Programs: Writing Courses, Theater, Art, Film Workshops, Introduction to Special Education Services Book Publishing with Random House, Inc., Internships, Community Service ■ Collaborative Team Teaching Projects ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement (CTT) Courses: English Literature and Composition, Spanish Language ■ SETSS ELL Programs PARTNERSHIPS ■ ESL ■ Community-Based Organizations: Youth Development Institute, Sustainability Enrollment (10/31/2008) Inc., Channel MNN, South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp. (SoBRO), ■ ■ Total Students: 450 Creative Arts Team Hospital Outreach: Bronxwood Home for the Aged ■ Higher Education Institutions: Teachers College, Lehman College, New ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): York University, Cornell University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Epic Theater 9, 10, 11, 12 Center, Bronx Writers Center, Hudson Valley Writers Center, Harlem Writers Accountability Reports Guild, Urban Word, Inc., Community Word Project, Brooklyn Academy of Music, 06-07 07-08 Women in Film and Television ■ Not-for-Profit: College Summit, Project Read, Progress ■ Report N/A B New Visions for Public Schools, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Corporate: Random House, Inc., Noticias Telemundo, MSNBC, The New York Post ■ Other: Quality PP Review National Academy for Excellent Teaching (NAFET), New York City Writing Project, Princeton Review EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Academic Advisory, Student Government, Student Events Committee ■ Academic: National Honor Society, After-school Tutoring, PM School, Saturday School ■ Artistic: Poetry, Journalism, Songwriting, Choir, Dance, Visual Arts ■ Clubs: Chess, Dance, Drama, Visual Arts, Bookwriting PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Intramural Sports

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Bronx High School for Writing and Limited Communication Arts X76X 9 108 717 (Film/Video) Unscreened

Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts DBN 11X253 ■ 25 BRONX HIGH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Bronx

Address: William Howard Taft Educational Campus Subway: D, 4 to 170th Street 240 East 172nd Street, Bronx, NY 10457 Bus: BX1, BX2 to 172nd Street & Grand Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Concourse; BX11 to 170th Street & Sheridan or Tel: 718-410-4060 Morris Avenue; BX18 to 170th Street & Sheridan Fax: 718-992-5760 Avenue; BX32 to 171st Street & Morris Avenue E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.bxhsb.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS We are committed to building a community of learners and leaders. ■ Open to New York City residents COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Site Accessibility ■ Programs: Job Shadowing and Internships, Accelerated credit accumulation, ■ Functionally Accessible Business Administration and Management Courses, Annual Trips and College Special Education Services Tours, Virtual Enterprise, Business Psychology, Computer Applications, ■ SETSS Journalism, College Algebra, After-school and Weekend Programs, Wireless ■ Special Class Computer Labs, College Counseling, PSAT and SAT Prep Classes ■ Language ELL Programs Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English Literature and ■ ESL Composition, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature Enrollment (10/31/2008) PARTNERSHIPS ■ Total Students: 468 ■ Community-Based Organizations: New Settlement, The Leadership Program ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Higher Education Institutions: The City University of New York (CUNY) 9, 10, 11, 12 ■ Hospital Outreach: Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center ■ Cultural/Arts Accountability Reports Organization: ArtsConnection 06-07 07-08 Progress Report CB EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Conflict Resolution Quality PW Review ■ Academic: Virtual Enterprise, Debate Team, Peer Tutoring, National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) ■ Artistic: Talent Show ■ Clubs: Newspaper, Web Team, Literary Magazine, Yearbook, Chess, Math, Book, Art, Drama, Dance, Anime Important Information! ■ Our school has block programs; PSAL SPORTS TEAMS students move only for Physical ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Education (P.E.) and lunch. Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Intramural Basketball, Softball, Volleyball

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Bronx High School of Business (Business) 9 108 1264 Through a focus on business administration and X55A Ed. Opt. entrepreneurship, students prepare for success at competitive colleges and universities. 10 10 63

Bronx High School of Business DBN 09X412 ■ 26 BRONX HIGH SCHOOL OF SCIENCE SPECIALIZED SCHOOL Address: 75 West 205th Street, Bronx, NY 10468 Subway: 4, D to Bedford Park Boulevard Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: BX1, BX2, BX22, BX39 to W. 205th Street & Tel: 718-817-7700 Paul Avenue; X32 to W. 205th Street; Private Bus Fax: 718-733-7951 service from Queens and Manhattan available Bronx E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.bxscience.edu

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS The primary goal of our educational process is to teach gifted young people ■ Open to New York City to identify problems, devise and test solutions, analyze outcomes and apply residents information to novel situations. We are committed to academic excellence so ■ Acceptance is based on that our graduates will be leaders of tomorrow. the score attained on the Specialized High Schools COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Admissions Test (SHSAT) ■ Programs: College level curricula, Intel Research Program, Holocaust Special Education Services Museum, TV Studio, Distance Learning Center, DNA Research Lab, Cablevision ■ Services Provided as Needed Collaboration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration/Goddard Institute ELL Programs for Space Studies (NASA/GISS) ■ Language Classes: Chinese, French, ■ ESL Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Modern Greek, Russian, Spanish ■ Advanced Enrollment (10/31/2008) Placement Courses: Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, ■ Total Students: 2808 Computer Science A, Computer Science AB, Economics: Macro, Economics: ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Micro, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, 9, 10, 11, 12 Environmental Science, European History, French Language, French Literature, Government and Politics: United States, Italian Language and Culture, Japanese Accountability Reports Language and Culture, Latin Literature, Latin: Vergil, Music Theory, Physics B, 06-07 07-08 Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, Psychology, Spanish Language, Spanish Progress Report AA Literature, Statistics, Studio Art: Drawing, United States History, World History Quality WW Review PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organization: Riverdale (YMWHA) Young Men/Women Hebrew Association ■ Hospital Outreach: The Hebrew Home for the Aged ■ Higher Education Institutions: State University of New York (SUNY) Important Information! Albany, Columbia University, New York University, Rockefeller University, ■ This is one of New York City’s Cornell University, Hospital for Special Surgery, Cooper Union, City University eight (8) Specialized High Schools of New York (CUNY), Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Mount Sinai School ■ that requires the Specialized High of Medicine Cultural/Arts Organizations: ArtsConnection, Scholastic Arts Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). and Writing, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Museum of Jewish Heritage, The For additional information and Jewish Museum ■ Not-for-Profit: Bronx Zoo, Hennessy Family Foundation the 2009 test dates, see the ■ Corporate: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, Con Edison, Kepco Inc. front of this directory and obtain ■ Financial Institutions: Credit Suisse ■ Other: U.S. Department of State, New a copy of the “Specialized High York State Supreme Court, The New York City Bar Association, New York City Schools Student Handbook” from School Construction Authority, Metropolitan Transit Authority your guidance counselor. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Arista ■ Academic: Speech and Debate Team, Mock Trial, Math Teams, School Newspaper; Biology, Physics, Math, Language, English and Social Studies Journals, Robotics Teams ■ Artistic: Orchestra, Small Ensemble, Chorus, Treble Chorus, Stage Band, Concert Band, Musical Open House and Dramatic Theater Productions ■ Clubs: Please visit our website Information Please check the Bronx Science website for open house dates in October.

Bronx High School of Science DBN 10X445 ■ 27 BRONX HIGH SCHOOL OF SCIENCE

Bronx (CONTINUED)

SPECIALIZED SCHOOL

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball & JV Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Bowling, Crew, Fencing SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Please visit the Bronx Science Homepage for a list of sports, coaches and achievements Reminder: On your application, bubble in that you are applying to the Specialized High Schools!

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9 27,654 No Bronx High School of Science Test (Science & Math) Code 10 1,788

For Test: Guidance counselors will provide each student with an Admission Ticket indicating the date, location and time of the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). This must be presented at the test site. If a change of day is required, the student must inform his/her guidance counselor.

Bronx High School of Science DBN 10X445 ■ 28 BRONX INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Address: Morris Educational Campus Subway: 2, 5 to 3rd Avenue-149th Street followed 1110 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10456 by BX21 or BX55 Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: BX21, BX55 to 166th Street & 3rd Avenue Tel: 718-620-1053 Bronx Fax: 718-620-1056 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.Morriscampus.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to Bronx residents who The mission of the Bronx International High School is to empower our students have lived in the United States to become active participants in today’s interdependent and diverse world. We fewer than four years and are accomplish this by helping enhance our students’ cultural awareness, English of limited English proficiency and native language proficiencies and intellectual and collaborative abilities. We are dedicated to serving the academic and social needs of recently immigrated Special Education Services young people and their families. By critically analyzing and responding to complex ■ Services Provided as Needed world issues, students will achieve academic, personal and professional success ELL Programs as they become advocates for themselves and their communities. ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Total Students: 347 Programs: Language Development in all subject classes, Art and Music ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): with the Bronx Art Ensemble, Cooperative Learning Groups, Interdisciplinary 9, 10, 11, 12 Curriculum, Internship Opportunities, College Trips, College Prep Counseling, Small Group Advisories, Wireless Computer Network, College Now Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress ■ Report AA Higher Education Institutions: Hostos Community College, Bronx Community ■ Quality PW College Cultural/Arts Organization: Bronx Museum of the Arts, Bronx Art Review Ensemble ■ Not-for-Profit: Internationals Network for Public Schools EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: One-to-One Tutoring, Homework Help ■ Academic: SAT Prep ■ Artistic: Afro-Caribbean Drumming, Chorus, Capoeira (Brazilian Martial Arts), Drama, Ballroom Dance, Latin Dance, Modern Dance, Violin, Guitar, Photography, Visual Arts, Web Page Design PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Softball, Volleyball

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9 81 450 Bronx International High School (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) X36A Screened 10 10 37

Selection Criteria: New York City residents; fewer than four years in this country and of limited English proficiency

Bronx International High School DBN 09X403 ■ 29 BRONX LAB SCHOOL Bronx

Address: Evander Childs Educational Campus Subway: 2 to Gun Hill Road 800 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10467 Bus: BX8, BX28, BX30, BX41 to Gun Hill Road & Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bronxwood Avenue Tel: 718-696-3700 Fax: 718-696-3730 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.bronxlabschool.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who attend To prepare for college and life, Bronx Lab School students engage in meaningful an information session and contextual academic work, participate in a nurturing community, explore their passions and learn to value effort as a means to success. We offer a liberal ■ Then to New York City arts program that prepares students for college and the world of work. residents Special Education Services COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Collaborative Team Teaching ■ Programs: Interdisciplinary instruction in the Humanities, Math/Science and (CTT) Technology, semi-annual Explore Week programs (instruction will take place ■ SETSS outside of the school building), Advisory, credit bearing internship opportunities, ELL Programs Saturday SAT Prep ■ Language Classes: Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ Total Students:423 Community-Based Organizations: Caribbean Cultural Center, Chess in the ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Schools, International Photography Center at The Point, Latino Educational 9, 10, 11, 12 Media Center, El Maestro Cultural Center and Boxing Club, Peter Westbrook Fencing Association ■ Hospital Outreach: Montefiore Medical Center ■ Higher Accountability Reports Education Institutions: Lehman College, Teachers College at Columbia 06-07 07-08 University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Ballet Hispanico, Alvin Ailey Progress ■ Report N/A A American Dance Theater, Big Apple Circus Other: The Hotchkiss School, The Quality PW Island School, The Mountain School, The Lawrenceville School, Eagle Rock Review School and Professional Development Center EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Community Council, Debate ■ Academic: Chess, Important Information! Academic Enrichment, Tutoring, PSAT and SAT Preparation ■ Artistic: Music, ■ ■ Bronx Lab is located on the Spoken Word, Visual Arts Clubs: Dance, Drama/Film, Culture fourth floor of the Evander Childs Educational Campus PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ ■ Extended Day Program (school Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Football & day may end at 5:00 PM) JV Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball ■ ■ Students are expected to Girls: Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball participate in a week-long camping trip in their first year of SCHOOL SPORTS ■ high school Basketball (Boys and Girls), Boxing, Swimming, Conditioning ■ Our school requires Presentations of Learning at the conclusion of grades 9 and 12

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Bronx Lab School Limited 9 123 1212 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) X64X Unscreened 10 10 N/A

Bronx Lab School DBN 11X265 ■ 30 BRONX LATIN

Address: 800 Home Street, Bronx, NY 10456 Subway: 2, 5 to Prospect Avenue followed by Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible BX17 Tel: 718-991-6349 Bus: BX17 to Prospect Avenue & Home Street; Fax: 718-991-6627 BX21, BX55 to Boston Road & Home Street Bronx E-Mail: [email protected] Website: BronxLatin.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th Rooted in its commitment to the community and grounded in the love of learning, graders Bronx Latin is for students in grades 6 through 12. We offer a challenging program of arts and sciences and encourage serious scholarship, independent thought ■ Then to students who attend and clarity of expression. This school offers the students of New York a classical an information session education. Bronx Latin students learn from timeless texts and a contemporary ■ Then to New York City canon of great works within a small school that harnesses the cultural and social residents resources of New York City. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: Interdisciplinary course units culminating in a Socratic Seminar ■ SETSS ■ Language Classes: Latin, Spanish ELL Programs ■ ESL PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Community-Based Organization: Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club Higher ■ ■ Total Students: 308 Education Institutions: Mercy College, Fordham University Cultural/Arts ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Organizations: Salvadori Center, Learning through an Expanded Arts Program 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 (LEAP) Accountability Reports EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 06-07 07-08 ■ Leadership & Support: Student Council, Peer Mediation Training Program Progress ■ Report N/A N/A Academic: Daily Advisory, Homework Help, Peer Tutoring, Academic ■ Quality N/A W Assistance (before and after the school day) Clubs: Robotics Team, Debate Review Team, Book, Art and Sports Clubs SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Sports Club includes Basketball, Soccer and Flag Football

Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform Open House Information dress code Please contact the school directly for Open House information.

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Limited Bronx Latin Y35A 9 81 404 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

Bronx Latin DBN 12X267 ■ 31 BRONX LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Bronx HIGH SCHOOL Address: 1710 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457 Subway: B, D to 174th-175th Streets; 4 to Mt. Eden Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Avenue Tel: 718-299-4274 Bus: BX41 to 173rd Street Fax: 718-299-4707 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.bronxleadership.com

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS The mission of Bronx Leadership Academy High School is to educate our ■ Priority to Bronx residents students to be committed to personal excellence and to improve the quality of ■ Then to New York City life within their communities and society as a whole. This will be accomplished residents by providing a program emphasizing values education, service to the Bronx and Special Education Services respect for individual differences and cultures. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Introduction to Law, Torts (Civil) Law, Criminal Law, Constitutional ■ Special Class Law, Mock Trial, Moot Court, Saturday Enrichment, Peer Mediation, Digital ELL Programs Photography, Ethnic Studies ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish ■ Advanced ■ ESL Placement Courses: Biology, English Language and Composition, United Enrollment (10/31/2008) States History, World History ■ Total Students: 662 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Community-Based Organization: South Bronx Churches, South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp. (SoBRO) ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Accountability Reports Theatre Development Fund (TDF), Learning through an Expanded Arts Program 06-07 07-08 (LEAP) ■ Corporate: American Progressive Life Insurance Company of Progress Report BB Westchester County, Anderson Kill & Olick PC, O’Melveny & Myers LLP ■ Other: Quality New York City Commission on Human Rights Review PP EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Open House ■ Leadership & Support: Peer Academic Tutoring, Internship Program, National Honor Society ■ Academic: French Club , Mock Trial Team, Moot Court Information Team ■ Artistic: Chorus, Band, Step/Dance Team, Fashion Design ■ Clubs: Bronx Leadership Academy has a Men’s, Chess Team, Multicultural Festival, Cheerleading, La Maison Francaise, student and parent orientation meeting in the spring for those students who have Building-with-Books been accepted to the school. Those interested in visiting the school PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ ■ may call for information Boys: Basketball, Volleyball Girls: Basketball, Softball, Volleyball and a tour. ■ Co-ed: Fencing

Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code (Boys - white, button-down dress shirt (tucked in), black or navy blue slacks, solid black dress shoes and a tie; Girls - white button-down blouse (tucked in), black or navy blue slacks or skirt (of appropriate length, no more than one inch above the knee, and solid black dress shoes).

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Bronx Leadership Academy (Law & Government) 9 151 2107 All law classes are taught by attorneys who bring their experience with them into the classroom. We seek to X73A Ed. Opt. develop the critical-thinking skills of our students and expose them to issues involving ethics, justice and 10 20 108 morality

Bronx Leadership Academy High School DBN 09X525 ■ 32 BRONX LEADERSHIP ACADEMY II HIGH SCHOOL Address: Morris Educational Campus Subway: 2, 5 to 3rd Avenue-149th Street followed 1110 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10456 by BX21 or BX55 Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: BX21, BX55 to 166th Street & 3rd Avenue Tel: 718-842-0173 Bronx Fax: 718-893-7368 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.BronxleadershipAcademy2.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who attend Our mission is to provide students with an exemplary science-based education. an information session Students’ natural curiosity will guide the open-ended process of discovery and critical thinking, helping them to become lifelong learners. Our school’s familial ■ Then to Bronx residents atmosphere and our partnership with the South Bronx Churches will encourage Special Education Services students to apply their leadership skills in their school and community. Through ■ Collaborative Team Teaching the lens of scientific inquiry, our students will explore all aspects of the curricula. (CTT) Students will be encouraged to achieve their potential as creators, inventors and ■ SETSS leaders. ■ Special Class ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Program: Christadora-Manice Education Center ■ Language Classes: ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) French, Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: Biology ■ Total Students: 453 ■ PARTNERSHIPS Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Community-Based Organization: South Bronx Churches Higher Education Institution: The City University of New York ■ Not-for-Profit: 92nd Accountability Reports Street Y ■ Corporate: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. ■ Other: Manice 06-07 07-08 Education Program, Bronx Zoo Progress Report BA Quality PP EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Review ■ Leadership & Support: Academic Tutoring, SAT Prep ■ Academic: Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society ■ Clubs: Mock Trial/Law, Step/Dance, Acting, Math, Building With Books, Activism, Net Aid, Yearbook (Seniors), Student Council PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball Important Information! ■ ■ We plan to move to the Mott Girls: Basketball, Softball, Volleyball Hall Educational Campus at 3001 Concourse Village West, Bronx, NY 10451 by September 2010! ■ Our students are expected to Open House take four years of Science and Mathematics. Information Our annual Open House is held ■ Our school observes a uniform each fall for incoming dress code. freshmen.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS 9 108 793 Bronx Leadership Academy II High School Limited (Science & Math) X37A Unscreened 10 10 33

Bronx Leadership Academy II High School DBN 09X527 ■ 33 BRONX SCHOOL FOR LAW,

Bronx GOVERNMENT AND JUSTICE Address: 244 East 163rd Street, Bronx, NY 10451 Subway: B, D, 4 to 161st Street-Yankee Stadium Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: BX1 to 161st Street & Grand Concourse; Tel: 718-410-3430 BX2 to 165th Street & Sherman Avenue; BX6, Fax: 718-410-3950 BX13 to 161st Street & Sherman Avenue; BX32 Website: www.bxlgj.org to 163rd Street & Morris Avenue

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS We are an educational community that believes learning is a product of thinking. ■ Priority to continuing Students are engaged in “hands-on, minds-on” learning in their core classes 8th graders as well as through the law curriculum, mentoring, internships, Advisory and ■ Then to Bronx residents extracurricular activities. The Bronx School for Law, Government and Justice ■ Then to New York City (LGJ) is unique in that students have the opportunity to experience our stand- residents alone law curriculum while sharing a campus with the Bronx Court complex. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: Constitutional Law, Civil Law, Criminal Justice, Business Law, ■ SETSS Forensic Science, Graphic Arts, Internships, Mentoring, Guest Speaker Series ■ Special Class ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, English ELL Programs Literature and Composition, Government and Politics: United States, Spanish ■ ESL Language Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 602 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Federation Employment and Guidance ■ Grades Served (2010-2011):

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Service, Inc. (FEGS), Sports Foundation, 161st Street Merchants Association ■ Higher Education Institutions: St. John’s University, College of Mount Accountability Reports Saint Vincent, The City University of New York (CUNY) Law School ■ Not-for- 06-07 07-08 Profit: The Urban Assembly, buildOn, Bronx Defenders, New York Cares, All Progress Report CB Stars Project Inc., The Development School for Youth, Summer Search, 100 Quality PP Black Men, Jeter's Leaders, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Review Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) ■ Corporate: News Corporation, Kaye Scholer, Proskauer Rose LLP, The New York Yankees ■ Other: Bronx District Attorney’s Office, Bronx Family Court, Bronx Borough President’s Office, Bronx Criminal Court, Princeton Review EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, New York Police Department (NYPD) Explorers, Senior Committee ■ Academic: Mock Trial, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Policy Debate, Yearbook, Newspaper, Math Club ■ Artistic: Chorus, Dance Club ■ Clubs: Capoeira, Spanish PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball ■ Girls: Basketball, Softball, Volleyball ■ Girls: Bowling SCHOOL SPORTS Important Information! ■ Fencing, Cheerleading ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code (blue shirt, black slacks and hard-soled black shoes) ■ Student Summer Orientation

Bronx School for Law, Government and Justice DBN 09X505 ■ 34 BRONX SCHOOL FOR LAW, GOVERNMENT AND JUSTICE (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for

your application! Bronx

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Bronx School for Law, Government and Justice for 9 27 2363 New Students X95A Ed. Opt. (Law & Government) 10 10 104

Bronx School for Law, Government and Justice for For Current Students X95B continuing 9 54 113 (Law & Government) 8th graders

Bronx School for Law, Government and Justice DBN 09X505 ■ 35 BRONX SCHOOL OF LAW AND FINANCE Bronx

Address: John F. Kennedy Educational Campus Subway: 1 to 225th Street or 231st Street 99 Terrace View Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463 Bus: BX1, BX20 to W. 231st Street; BX7 to W. Site Accessibility: Not Accessible 225th Street & Marble Hill; BX9 to Kingsbridge Tel: 718-561-0113 Road & W. 225th Street; BX10 to W. 231st Street Fax: 718-561-0595 & Tibbett Avenue E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.LawandFinance.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS The mission of our school is to provide students with the necessary skills and ■ Priority to students who attend abilities to pursue employment and/or higher education through the introduction to an information session careers in law and finance. Students are exposed to the world of finance and law ■ Then to Bronx students through internships, mentoring and fieldwork. Our curriculum is enriched under ■ Then to New York City the leadership of our lead partner, the Barnard/Columbia Education program. residents Special Education Services COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Collaborative Team Teaching ■ Programs: Mentoring, Internships, Student Fieldwork, Federal Reserve (CTT) Challenge, Academy of Finance, Block Programming; Field Trips to Wall Street, ■ SETSS Law Firms and Universities ■ Language Class: Latin ■ Advanced Placement ELL Programs Courses: Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, United States ■ ESL History Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 437 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Justice Resource Center, Career ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Explorers Higher Education Institutions: Barnard College, Lehman College (College Now), Baruch College ■ Not-for-Profit: Junior Achievement, New Accountability Reports Visions for Public Schools ■ Other: National Academy Foundation 06-07 07-08 Progress Report AA EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Quality PW Leadership & Support: Tutoring, Internships, Student Council Review ■ Academic: Federal Reserve Challenge, Mock Trial, Moot Court, Bronx 12 Quiz Bowl, Film ■ Artistic: Step Team, Dance Team ■ Clubs: Investment, Latin, Chess, Art, Film, Poetry, Community Service Volunteer Work Important Information! PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Our school observes a uniform dress ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross code (a collared shirt and slacks; Country, Football & JV Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, students are not permitted to wear Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, jeans, sweats or t-shirts). Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Soccer,

Open House Information Thursday, November 12, 2009, 5 - 7 PM Monday, December 17, 2009, 5 - 7 PM Priority is given to students who attend our Open House.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Bronx School of Law and Finance 9 108 1111 (Law & Government) Limited Students will be exposed to law and finance for their first X28A two years. Students will select a major course of study Unscreened for junior and senior years. 10 10 66

Bronx School of Law and Finance DBN 10X284 ■ 36 BRONX STUDIO SCHOOL FOR WRITERS AND ARTISTS Address: 928 Simpson Street, Bronx, NY 10459 Subway: 2, 5 to Simpson Street; 6 to Hunts Point Tel: 718-861-8704 Avenue Fax: 718-861-8703 Bus: BX6 to 163rd & Fox Streets; BX5, BX19 to

E-Mail: [email protected] Southern Boulevard & 163rd Street Bronx

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th Our mission is to provide students of all academic abilities with the intellectual graders and social tools to lead alert, literacy-rich lives. Our project-based curricula is designed to prepare students to become globally-minded activists with a ■ Then to students who attend sophisticated understanding of the political, cultural, economic and social forces an information session that have shaped their communities and the world around them. Our faculty and ■ Then to New York City partners will work tirelessly to ensure that our school is a learning environment residents open to all students, regardless of academic ability and that every student is Special Education Services prepared for college and the world beyond. We value academic challenge, social ■ SETSS justice, individualization and high-quality teaching. ELL Programs ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Programs: Advisory, Intensive Reading and Writing Courses Language ■ Total Students: 211 Class: Spanish ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ ■ Community-Based Organizations: Casita Maria, Inc. Not-for-Profit: Expected Grade ■ Configuration: 6-12 The Urban Assembly, Christodora, Inc. Cultural/Arts Organizations: Young People’s Chorus (YPC) Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Progress ■ ■ Report N/A N/A Artistic: Art Society Clubs: Student Council Quality WW Review PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Intramural Sports: Flag Football, 3-on-3 Basketball, Floor Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code ■ Every student will be expected to take Art each semester Open House Information ■ Academic requirements include Please contact the parent coordinator at 718-861-8704 for information on upcoming a final student exit project and Open Houses and orientations. presentation in each subject

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Limited Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists Y28A 9 81 632 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists DBN 08X269 ■ 37 BRONX THEATRE HIGH SCHOOL Bronx

Address: John F. Kennedy Educational Campus Subway: 1 to 225th Street or 231st Street 99 Terrace View Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463 Bus: BX1 to W. 231st Street; BX7 to W. 225th Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Street & Marble Hill; BX9 to Kingsbridge Road & Tel: 718-329-2902 W. 225th Street; BX10 to W. 231st Street & Tibbett Fax: 718-329-0433 Avenue; BX20 to W. 231st Street E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.bxtheatre.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS We offer the opportunity for students to earn a fully accredited Regents diploma ■ Priority to students who attend by adopting the model of a theatre company. Our students stage classic plays an information session and their own original works to explore the universal themes of the human ■ Then to Bronx residents experience and acquire skills and knowledge to meet the Learning Standards Special Education Services as outlined by the New York State Board of Regents. We believe that it is our ■ Collaborative Team Teaching capacity to imagine which allows us to learn. Our school addresses the challenge (CTT) of teaching all subjects through the variety of disciplines that make up theatre ■ SETSS practice. We utilize project-based learning and take it a step further by engaging ELL Programs students as artists-at-work. ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Total Students: 415 Programs: Performance, Set Design, Costume Design, Theatre Business, Chorus, Playwriting, Dance Company, College Now, Arts-related Field Trips; ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Math, Science and Humanities subjects enriched through producing original 9, 10, 11, 12 and classic plays; Advisory accomplished through our Theatre Arts Program; Accountability Reports Academic support offered in PM School and Tutoring; Regents Prep, College 06-07 07-08 Prep, Career Development Internships ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish Progress ■ Advanced Placement Course: English Literature and Composition, United Report BB Quality States History Review PW PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Riverdale Mental Health Center, Kingsbridge Community Center ■ Higher Education Institution: Lehman College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Roundabout Theatre Company, New Victory Theater, City Center ■ Not-for-Profit: New Visions for Public Schools Important Information! EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ All students are expected to ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Student Council, Peer participate in Theatre Arts Mediation, Senior Council, Senior Committee, Penny Harvest, Canned Food courses in grade 9 and they Drive, Blood Drive, Breast Cancer Walk, AIDS Awareness Day ■ Academic: are encouraged to continue to English Language Arts (ELA) Enrichment Program, Math Club, Academic participate in grades 10-12 Intervention Services, PM School- Extended Day, Summer Program ■ Artistic: ■ Extended Day Program Guitar Club, Chorus, Dance Company, Video Production Workshop, Art Club, ■ Student Summer Orientation Fashion Show, Poetry Slam ■ Clubs: Student Producers, Stage Crew, School Newspaper, Yearbook, Global Citizen Corp, Enchanted Garden PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Students have the opportunity to participate in after-school PSAL activities through the John F. Kennedy Educational Campus

Bronx Theatre High School DBN 10X546 ■ 38 BRONX THEATRE HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application! Bronx

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Theatre Design and Technology 9 54 451 (Performing Arts) Limited Set design, costume design and construction, sound and X38A Unscreened light design and technology 10 2 35

Performance and Production 9 54 749 (Performing Arts) Limited Acting, stage movement, dance, improvisation, stage and X38B Unscreened production management, theatre administration 10 4 46

Showcase Information Call 718-329-2902 to schedule a visit to our Theatre Arts classes.

Open House Information Call 718-329-2902 to schedule an appointment. We will meet you at Room 722, our Main Office, located on the 7th floor of the Kennedy Campus Building. All Open Houses are held from 3:30-5:00 PM. 2009 Open Houses Dates: Tuesdays: October 20 & 27, November 10 & 17, December 1 Wednesdays: October 21 & 28, November 4 & 18, December 2

Bronx Theatre High School DBN 10X546 ■ 39 THE BRONXWOOD PREPARATORY

Bronx ACADEMY Address: 921 East 228th Street, Bronx, NY 10466 Subway: 2 to 225th Street Tel: 718-696-3820 Bus: BX8 to Bronxwood Road & 226th Street, Fax: 718-696-3821 BX31 to Laconia Avenue & 229th Street, BX41 to E-Mail: [email protected] White Plains Road & 228th Street Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/11/X514

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who attend Our innovative staff, in partnership with home and community, creates and an information session develops a community of lifelong learners ready for post-secondary educational pursuits. Our small class size offers individualized attention to our students. We ■ Then to Bronx residents have a strong emphasis on reading and writing across the curriculum. Students ■ Then to New York City are expected to adhere to a uniform dress code. At our school, we believe that residents “it takes team work to make the dream work” so that we become the “Home of Special Education Services Achievers!” ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: College Visits, Trips, After-school Tutoring, Reading Excellence ■ Special Class and Discovery (READ) program, College Now at Lehman College, Physical ELL Programs Education, Guest Speakers, Sports Elective, Internships, Fordham University ■ ESL Credit Recovery/Regents Preparation, Family Activities, Career and College ■ ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Exploration Language Class: Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: United States History ■ Total Students: 330 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS 9, 10, 11, 12 ■ Community-Based Organization: Latino Sports Organization ■ Higher Accountability Reports Education Institutions: Bronx Community College, Teachers College, Lehman 06-07 07-08 College ■ Other: Princeton Review Progress Report N/A B EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Quality WW Review ■ Leadership & Support: Olympics Honor Roll, Student Council, Academic Committee for Excellence (ACE), Community Service, Peer Mentoring ■ Academic: Tutoring in all subjects, Homework Help, Extended day tutoring, Regents preparation, Peer mentoring and tutoring, National Honor Society, Important Information! Yearbook, PM School, Saturday school ■ Clubs: Enrichment, Dance, Art, ■ Our school observes a uniform Chess, Rugby, Basketball, Soccer, Weight Lifting, Fitness dress code (school white golf shirt with logo, black pants/skirts). PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ We have moved to brand new ■ Boys: Handball, Lacrosse ■ Girls: Volleyball building with state-of-the-art equipment, new computer and SCHOOL SPORTS Open House science labs, a work-out room and ■ School sports to be determined many other new facilities! Information ■ Extended Day Program. Please contact our parent ■ Student Summer Orientation. coordinator, Ms. Batista, for Open House information.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Limited The Bronxwood Preparatory Academy X85R 9 108 1392 (Business) Unscreened

The Bronxwood Preparatory Academy DBN 11X514 ■ 40 THE CELIA CRUZ BRONX HIGH SCHOOL OF MUSIC Address: Walton Educational Campus Subway: D, 4 to Kingsbridge Road 2780 Reservoir Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468 Bus: BX1, BX2 to Grand Concourse; BX20 Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible to Kingsbridge Road; BX26, BX28 to Jerome Tel: 718-329-8550 Avenue & Kingsbridge Road; BX38 to University Bronx Fax: 718-329-8559 & Riverdale Avenues E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.ccbxhsm.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS The Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music provides a quality music program ■ Priority to Bronx residents for students who wish to explore and expand their musicianship. Through music, ■ Then to New York City students will use their minds, hands, hearts and souls to respond to an ever- residents changing, complex world. Through the integration of music into all areas of the Special Education Services curriculum, students will utilize their unique, creative skills to develop varied ■ SETSS approaches to successful learning on their way to becoming well-rounded ELL Programs educated adults. ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Total Students: 364 Programs: Advanced Regents Diploma Program, double periods of ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Ensemble and various music electives; ensembles include various Bands, 9, 10, 11, 12 Jazz Band, String Orchestras, Full Orchestra, Piano and Choirs; honors courses are offered in select academic areas starting in the freshman year, Accountability Reports leading to several Advanced Placement courses; opportunity to earn college 06-07 07-08 credit through Lehman College's College Now program; each year, students Progress BB participate in a minimum of two major performances, and are evaluated by New Report ■ Quality York State School Music Association as soloists and ensembles Language Review PW Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Music Theory, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, United States History Important Information! PARTNERSHIPS ■ Extended Day Program ■ Higher Education Institutions: Lehman College (College Now), New York ■ Student Summer Orientation University, Columbia University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Bronx Arts ■ Weekend Program offered Ensemble, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Westchester Community Band, Disney Entertainment ■ Financial Institution: Municipal Credit Union (Adopt-A-School) ■ Other: The Bronx Institute's Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: School Leadership Team (SLT), Student Council, Campus Council, Music Section Leaders, Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation Open House ■ Academic: National Honor Society, Saturday Academy/Tutoring, Regents Information Preparation ■ Artistic: Saxophone Quartet, String Quartet, Brass Quintet, Saturday, November 7, 2009 from Woodwind Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Percussion Ensemble, Musical Theatre, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. During Open Gospel Choir, Men's Choir, Rock Band, Latin Band, Pep Band, Student Recital House students and families will Series, several performances and competitions throughout the Tri-State Area receive detailed information about ■ Clubs: Drama, Dance, Chess, Philosophy, Cruz News Newsletter Team, our school and will participate in a Yearbook Committee, Prom Committee workshop on successful auditions. Prospective students and PSAL SPORTS TEAMS families are strongly ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross encouraged to attend. Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

The Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music DBN 10X442 ■ 41 THE CELIA CRUZ BRONX HIGH SCHOOL Bronx OF MUSIC (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Concert Band/Piano (Performing Arts) 9 50 225 Prepares students to advance in musical instrument skills and technique through performance readiness X33A Audition and preparation for state competitions, evaluations and rankings in solo and ensemble work 10 10 20

Audition Information: Bring your own instrument (except piano, tuba, double bass, percussion and amplifiers - they will be provided) and your mouthpieces. Perform a prepared selection of your choice. Sight-reading and scales will be required.

Chorus (Performing Arts) 9 54 377 Prepares students to advance in musical vocal skills and technique through performance readiness and preparation X33B Audition readiness and preparation for state competitions, 10 10 25 evaluations and ranking in solo and ensemble work Audition Information: Come prepared to sing a song of your choice, without accompaniment. Rhythm, pitch-matching and ability to sing in harmony with others will be evaluated.

Strings (Performing Arts) 91866 Prepares students to advance in musical skills and technique playing string instruments through X33M Audition performance readiness and preparation for state competitions, evaluations and ranking in solo and 10 10 4 ensemble work Audition Information: Bring your own instrument. An instrument will be provided to students who do not have one. Perform a prepared selection of your choice. Sight-reading and scales will be required.

2009 Audition Dates Audition Groups Date Start Time End Time All Auditioning Students Saturday, November 14, 2009 9:00 AM 1:00 PM All Auditioning Students Saturday, November 21, 2009 9:00 AM. 1:00 PM All Auditioning Students Saturday, December 19, 2009 9:00 AM 1:00 PM Students who have a conflict with these dates may call the school office to make an audition appointment- 718-329-8550. AUDITION TICKETS ARE NOT REQUIRED

The Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music DBN 10X442 ■ 42 CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL SLC SCHOOL Address: Christopher Columbus Educational Campus Subway: 2, 5 to Pelham Parkway 925 Astor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469 Bus: BX8 to Williamsbridge Road & Astor Avenue; Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible BX12 to Bronxwood Avenue; BX26 to Allerton Tel: 718-944-3400 Avenue & Boston Road; BX39 to Boston Road & Bronx Fax: 718-519-1565 Astor Avenue E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.columbushs.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS Christopher Columbus High School is committed to educational excellence. ■ Open to Bronx residents Faculty, teachers and parents collaborate to empower our students with the skills ■ For Zoned Program only: that enrich civic and social learning in order to develop future contributors to the priority to students who live in worldwide community. Our goal is to improve student academic performance the zoned area through the establishment of small learning communities that offer personal Special Education Services support, while providing the broader choices and extracurricular activities of ■ Collaborative Team Teaching a larger school. We have created a welcoming environment that increases (CTT) levels of student and staff participation in school activities and promotes a sense ■ SETSS of community. ■ Special Class COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Web-based Inquiry Science Environment (WISE), Senior ■ ESL Internship, Senior Council, Robotics, Culinary Institute, A+ and Computer Enrollment (10/31/2008) Repair, Cisco certification ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish ■ Advanced ■ Total Students: 1462 Placement Courses: Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Language ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, 9, 10, 11, 12 European History, Government and Politics: United States, Physics B, Psychology, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Progress CC Community-Based Organizations: South Bronx Overall Economic Report Development Corporation (SoBRO), Committee for Hispanic Children ■ Hospital Quality ■ Review PP Outreach: Jacobi Hospital, Frampton Hall, Morningside Nursing Home Higher Education Institutions: Lehman College, University of Vermont, Williams College, Bronx Community College ■ Other: Aging in America, New York City Police Department Explorers Program EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: National Honor Society (Arista), Aspira, Leadership, Important Information! Student Exchange ■ Academic: School Newspaper, “The Admiral” ■ ■ Our small learning communities Artistic: Chorale, Gospel and Concert Choirs; Beginner, Intermediate Concert, ■ are Justice Academy, Unity Pep and Jazz Bands; Stagecraft, Muralists, Video Clubs: Caribbean, Chess, Academy, Equality Academy Dance, French, Multicultural and Liberty Academy. PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Golf, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Step and Dance Teams, Cheerleading

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Priority to students who apply and live in Zoned X12Z Unscreened 9 Academic Comprehensive Program the zoned area

Christopher Columbus High School DBN 11X415 ■ 43 THE CINEMA SCHOOL Bronx

Address: James Monroe High School Annex Subway: 6 to Elder Avenue 1551 East 172nd Street, Bronx, NY 10472 Bus: BX4 to Boynton & Westchester Avenues; Tel: 718-935-3429 BX27 to Boynton Avenue; BX36 to E. 174th Street & Bronx River Avenue

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS The Cinema School prepares students for academic and career paths through ■ Open to New York City a liberal arts education grounded in creative activity. Filmmaking serves as the residents core of a strong academic program that prepares students for a wide range of Special Education Services futures. In addition to providing students with essential creative and technological ■ SETSS skills, filmmaking also deepens students' learning by building confidence, ELL Programs responsibility and leadership. One of the unique features of The Cinema School ■ ESL is our 6-week mid-winter Institute in which students work on films and other Enrollment (10/31/2008) projects of their own choosing. ■ School Opened: Sept 2009 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ 9, 10 Programs: Filmmaker’s Institute: 6-week program allows students to develop ■ Expected Grade film projects, participate in Film Festivals or develop research or design projects; Configuration: 9-12 Four-year Cinema Studies Curriculum includes filmmaking, media criticism and history of visual arts; Internships, independent study, and college courses Accountability Reports for advanced students ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish ■ Advanced 06-07 07-08 Placement Courses: AP courses and college level coursework will be offered Progress Report N/A N/A in many subject areas Quality Review N/A N/A PARTNERSHIPS ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Ghetto Film School ■ Other: Mayor’s Office of Film, Theater & Broadcasting EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Academic: Debate ■ Artistic: After-school film program ■ Clubs: Other clubs and activities will be created based on student interest. SCHOOL SPORTS ■ As we expand, we plan to offer sports in collaboration with the sports teams of the other schools located on our campus.

Important Information! ■ Our school has a mandatory extended day program.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

The Cinema School (Film/Video) Y42A Screened 9 81 New Program

Selection Criteria: English (85-100) Math (85-100) Social Studies (85-100) Science (85-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Participation in group assessment activity Review of Attendance & Punctuality

The Cinema School DBN 12X478 ■ 44 COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE FOR MATH AND SCIENCE Address: Christopher Columbus Educational Campus Subway: 2, 5 to Pelham Parkway 925 Astor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469 Bus: BX8 to Williamsbridge Road & Astor Avenue; Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible BX12 to Bronxwood Avenue; BX26 to Allerton Tel: 718-944-3635 Avenue & Boston Road; BX39 to Boston Road & Bronx Fax: 718-652-3525 Astor Avenue E-Mail: [email protected] Website: ww.cimshs.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who attend Our academically challenging program is designed to focus on math and science an information session education. Each student is required to study: four years of math (including calculus), four years of science (including chemistry and physics), three to four ■ Then to Bronx residents years of Spanish, as well as four years of English and four years of social studies. Special Education Services Our real world approach to learning provides off-site internships, community ■ Collaborative Team Teaching service and advanced classes both on-site and at local colleges. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: College Preparation with University of Vermont, Big Sibling with ■ ESL Vassar College, Summer Science and Engineering for High School Girls, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Summer Enrichment Courses, Helix, Chappaqua Summer Enrichment, Summer ■ Total Students: 463 College Forest Project High School Internship at Wave Hill, American Museum ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): of Natural History Summer Internship, Cooper Union Summer Program, 9, 10, 11, 12 Science and Engineering Summer Program for Girls, Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science (MITES) Summer Program, Pre-College Co- Accountability Reports ed Summer in New York City Program, Reading Excellence and Discovery 06-07 07-08 (READ) Program for Tutoring Elementary School Students ■ Language Progress Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Report AB Quality Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Review WW Composition, French Language, Government and Politics: United States, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: College for Every Student (CFES), Important Information! Consortium for Educational Excellence through Partnerships (CEEP)■ Hospital ■ Community Service Requirement Outreach: Albert Einstein Medical Center Youth Services Division ■ Higher ■ Four years of study in both Math Education Institutions: University of Vermont, Vassar College, Williams and Science College, Smith College, Fordham University, Kean College, Skidmore College, ■ Incoming Freshmen are expected Union College, Connecticut College, Lehman College, Bronx Community to attend a Summer Bridge College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Barnard College, The Program prior to 9th grade Cooper Union, Weill Cornell ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: American Museum ■ Extended Day and Saturday of Natural History, Bronx Zoo ■ Not-for-Profit: New Visions for Public Schools, Program New Century High Schools ■ Corporate: JetBlue Airways, Best Buy, Henkels ■ Attendance expected at monthly & McCoy Inc. parent meetings ■ Early College Awareness begins EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES in 9th grade ■ Leadership & Support: National Spanish Honor Society, Ex Libris Chapter of National Honor Society ■ Academic: All Campus academic clubs are open to our students ■ Artistic: All Campus Bands, Choirs and Dance activities are open to our students ■ Clubs: Chess, Knitting, Drama, Film, Historical Foods, Literary Magazine, Web Design and Development

Collegiate Institute for Math and Science DBN 11X288 ■ 45 COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE FOR MATH

Bronx AND SCIENCE (CONTINUED)

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Football & JV Football, Golf, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Cheerleading, all Campus sports teams are open to our students

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9 108 1537 Collegiate Institute for Math and Science Limited (Science & Math) X29J Unscreened 10 10 62

Open House Information Open House in late October or early November

Collegiate Institute for Math and Science DBN 11X288 ■ 46 COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE Address: 350 Gerard Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451 Subway: 2 to 149th Street-Grand Concourse; 4, 5 Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible to 138th Street Tel: 718-402-8481 Bus: BX1 to E. 144th Street & Grand Concourse;

Fax: 718-402-8650 BX19 to E. 149th Street & Gerard Avenue; BX33 Bronx Website: www.cssjbronx.org to E.138th Street & Grand Concourse

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who We believe that students learn best in an intimate setting where they are known, attend an information session valued and viewed as individuals with diverse needs and abilities. Our school fosters a community in which social activism is valued and embedded in our ■ Then to Bronx residents curriculum and practices. Students will realize their responsibility for creating Special Education Services a better society. Classes emphasize project-based learning. The curriculum ■ Collaborative Team Teaching focuses on social justice issues: tolerance, compassion and taking action to (CTT) make changes in our communities. Both the ideals and structure of our academic ■ SETSS program create a sense of community membership. Our commitment to Advisory ELL Programs groups and our wide range of after-school programs strengthen the intellectual, ■ ESL social and emotional skills of our students. Our staff works closely with Citizens Enrollment (10/31/2008) Advice Bureau to create a supportive and caring school environment. ■ Total Students: 347 ■ COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Programs: Extensive Performance Based Task Assessment (PBAT) program (students develop projects and present them in a roundtable to peers, faculty Accountability Reports and family); Eight PBATs required for graduation; After-school Enrichment 06-07 07-08 and Recreational Program, School Trips, Collaborations with Environmental Progress Report CC Organizations, College Now, College Summit Program, Service Learning Internships, Social Action Projects, Family Group Advisory Program ■ Language Quality WW Review Class: Spanish PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Citizen’s Advice Bureau, College Summit, New Settlement College Access, Friends of Brook Park, Bronx Defenders, More Gardens Coalition, Action for Community Empowerment, Casa Atabex Ache ■ Hospital Outreach: Mount Sinai School of Medicine ■ Higher Education Institutions: Hostos Community College (College Now), Lehman College, New York University, Columbia University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Manhattan Important Information! ■ ■ Our school requires an Academic Theatre Club, Retumba, Bronx Museum of the Arts Not-for-Profit: New Visions ■ Portfolio for Assessment for Public Schools Other: Facing History and Ourselves, Schools Attuned, ■ Summer Bridge Program for Educators for Social Responsibility, Love Heals, Reebok Human Rights Award incoming 9th graders Program EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Council, Young Leaders Group, School Leadership Team (SLT), Hiring Committee, HIV/AIDS Peer Education Group, Peer Mediation ■ Academic: Mock Trial, After-school and Saturday Tutoring and Homework Help, Interdisciplinary Summer Program, SAT Prep, Saturday Preparation for PBAT, Credit Recovery Program ■ Artistic: Dance, Music Production, Video Production, Visual Arts Projects, Yearbook ■ Clubs: Social Action, Yearbook, Debate, Boys Talk, Girls Talk, Prom Committee, Job Readiness, College Awareness, Video Production, Music Production, Dance, Cheerleading, Running, Snowboarding SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Baseball, Basketball, Fitness, Swimming, Snowboarding

Community School for Social Justice DBN 07X427 ■ 47 COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR

Bronx SOCIAL JUSTICE (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Social Action (Law & Government) 9 81 801 Components of the program include: social action club, X47A Limited work with activists who are involved with social justice Unscreened issues, social action and community service internships, whole school examination of social justice issues 10 10 37

Community School for Social Justice DBN 07X427 ■ 48 DEWITT CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL SLC SCHOOL Address: 100 West Mosholu Parkway South, Bronx, NY 10468 Subway: 4 to Mosholu Parkway; D to Bedford Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Park Boulevard followed by BX10, BX28 Tel: 718-543-1000 Bus: BX1, BX2, BX10, BX28 to Mosholu Parkway Fax: 718-548-0036 Bronx E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://clinton.ny.schoolwebpages.com

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Bronx residents DeWitt Clinton High School has a highly unique small learning community (SLC) program. Each SLC is organized thematically with a core academic curriculum, ■ Then to New York City highly specialized courses related to students and career option exploration. residents Students will benefit from the caring of a small school setting within a large school Special Education Services environment and from the range of instructional programs and activities that only ■ Collaborative Team Teaching a large school can offer. All entering students receive a core curriculum in a 9th (CTT) grade academy. Students begin their SLC specialty in the 10th grade. ■ SETSS ■ Special Class COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Peer Tutoring, Learning Center, Witt Agency Robotics, Computer ■ ESL Graphics, Intergenerational, Speech and Debate, Playwriting, Independent ■ Bilingual Program Study, AFJROTC, Virtual Enterprise, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) with Lehman College ■ Language • Spanish Classes: French, Latin, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Economics: Macro, English Language ■ Total Students: 4388 and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): European History, Government and Politics: United States, Physics B, Physics C: 9, 10, 11, 12 Electricity and Magnetism, Physics C: Mechanics, Spanish Language, Spanish Accountability Reports Literature, Statistics, United States History, World History 06-07 07-08 Progress PARTNERSHIPS Report CC ■ Community-Based Organizations: Peer Health Exchange, Sports & Arts in ■ Quality PW Schools Foundation Hospital Outreach: Montefiore Medical Center-School Review Based Health and Dental Clinic, Jewish Home and Hospital Lifecare ■ Higher Education Institutions: Albert Einstein School of Medicine, Fordham University, Skidmore College, Manhattan College, Lehman College, Middlebury College, Connecticut College, Bronx Community College, City University of New York Graduate Center ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: Theatre Development Fund Important Information! (TDF), Lehman College Art Center ■ Not-for-Profit: Bronx Historical Society, ■ Extended Day Program Bronx Zoological Society, Wave Hill, Rewarding Achievement (REACH) sponsored ■ Weekend Program offered by The Council of Urban Professionals and Pershing Square Foundation ■ Other: High Schools That Work, Rotary Club of New York City, Chappaqua Summer Scholarship Program EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Aspira Leadership, Conflict Mediation, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), Peer Mediation, ROTC, Kiwanis Club Open House of New York ■ Academic: Arista, Clinton News, Moot Court, Literary Magazine Information "Magpie", Virtual Enterprise, Yearbook ■ Artistic: Chorus, Drama, Marching Band, Contact Parent Coordinator, Dance Team, Jazz Band ■ Clubs: Broadcast Crew, Caribbean, Chess, Christian Ms. Aurora Hernandez, at Seekers, Environmental Affairs, Hip-Hop/Poetry, Hope, Art/Comic, Medical 718-543-1000 ext. 2011 Science, History, Law, United Nations, DIVAS, Gentleman's, First Ladies, Key PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, JV Softball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball & JV Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball DeWitt Clinton High School DBN 10X440 ■ 49 DEWITT CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL Bronx (CONTINUED)

SLC SCHOOL SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Cheerleading, Dance Team, Step Team, Kung Fu, Soccer and Swimming Clubs Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Health Professions (Health Professions) Internships/employment at a wide range of health care facilities to get practical experience while gaining X10A Ed. Opt. 9 210 1818 exposure to a myriad of careers: Physical Therapy, Lab Technology, X-Ray Technology, Nursing Animal Professions (Animal Science) Partnership with the Bronx Zoological Society and veterinary facilities will offer a rich learning environment X10C Ed. Opt. 9 210 1403 for students to explore career opportunities in the Animal Professions Public and Community Service/AFJROTC (Law & Government) Focus will be on academic, ethical and social skills necessary for college and careers in the public sector; X10D Ed. Opt. 9 90 1003 optional programs include Air Force JROTC and sequences in music and/or art Business Enterprise (Business) Focus will be on business skills, information technology and communication skills necessary for students to be X10E Ed. Opt. 9 210 1500 successful; Students will create and manage businesses while accumulating work experience through cooperative education and community service Future Teachers (Teaching) Focus on college preparation by exploring courses for careers in teaching, psychology, law and history. X10G Ed. Opt 9 90 579 Partnerships with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and other organizations provide enrichment activities for students Macy Honors Gifted Program in the Sciences and Humanities (Science & Math) Science, Mathematics, Technology (SMT) courses and X10J Screened 9 245 1405 challenging courses in the Humanities: English, Law, Economics, Government, Philosophy and Great Books Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

DeWitt Clinton High School DBN 10X440 ■ 50 DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL

Address: Walton Educational Campus Subway: D, 4 to Kingsbridge Road 2780 Reservoir Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468 Bus: BX1, BX2 to Grand Concourse; BX20 to Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Kingsbridge Road; BX26, BX28 to Jerome Avenue & Tel: 718-733-3872 Kingsbridge Road; BX38 to University & Riverdale Bronx Fax: 718-733-3621 Avenues E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.discoveryhs.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS Discovery High School is an arts integrated high school that has four pillars: ■ Priority to students who attend Academic Rigor, Creativity, Technology and Collaboration. In the first year, an information session ‘Discover Myself,’ students learn about themselves, their skills, their strengths and ■ Then to Bronx residents weaknesses. In the second year, ‘Discover My Community,’ students learn about Special Education Services the local community. In ‘Discover My World,’ students learn, in their third year, ■ SETSS about their larger community. In their senior year, ‘Discover My Future,’ students ■ Special Class reflect on their high school experience and on themselves, their community and ELL Programs their world so they may apply their skills and experiences to future planning. ■ ESL Each year, students focus on a different creative/technical art elective. Students Enrollment (10/31/2008) receiving an Advanced Regents Diploma will take a second advanced class and/or a creative/technical arts internship. We offer a variety of in-school and ■ Total Students: 448 after-school academic, creative, technological and collaborative activities. ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Accountability Reports ■ Programs: Creative and Technical Arts Electives/Internships (8-10 per 06-07 07-08 student), Advisory Class, Town Hall Meetings, Arts Integrated Projects and Progress Curriculum, Theater, Museum and Gallery Visits and other Trips, Guest Artists, Report BA Quality Tutoring, Dance Performances, School Plays, Reading Series, Film Series, Review PW School Band, Campus Sports, College Now ■ Language Class: Spanish PARTNERSHIPS Important Information! ■ Community-Based Organizations: Fordham-Bedford Housing ■ Extended Day Program Corporation, Hispanic Youth and Families, Mosholu-Montefiore Community Center, SPARK, Good Shepherd ■ Hospital Outreach: Montefiore Medical Center (Clinic) ■ Higher Education Institutions: Monroe College, Hostos Community College (Liberty Partnership), Lehman College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Manhattan Class Company (MCC) Theater, Lehman Art Gallery, DreamYard Not-for-Profit: Close-Up Foundation, Posse Foundation, The College Board, New Visions for Public Schools, New York State Council on Open House the Arts ■ Corporate: Sotheby’s ■ Other: The Princeton Review Information EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Our Open Houses will be scheduled ■ Leadership & Support: Peer Mediation, Student Government, Senior at your convenience. You can also Committee, Welcome Committee ■ Academic: Tutoring, Kids for College (KFC), arrange a tour/visit to Discovery Honors Math, Literary Magazine ■ Artistic: Spoken Word (Open Mic), Drama, High School. Art, Step Team, Band (The Daredevils), Dance, Opening Act ■ Clubs: Yearbook, Chemistry, Digital Video, Website, Newsletter, Cheerleading PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

Discovery High School DBN 10X549 ■ 51 DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL

Bronx (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Discovery High School 9 108 1098 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Limited Arts-integrated academic program with a concentration X39A in the creative and technical arts; Students participate in Unscreened learning through creative discovery 10 10 77

Discovery High School DBN 10X549 ■ 52 DREAMYARD PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Address: William Howard Taft Educational Campus Subway: D, 4 to 170th Street 240 East 172nd Street, Bronx, NY 10457 Bus: BX1, BX2 to 172nd Street & Grand Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Concourse; BX11 to 170th Street & Sheridan or Tel: 718-410-4242 Morris Avenue; BX18 to 170th Street & Sheridan Bronx Fax: 718-410-4312 Avenue; BX32 to 171st Street & Morris Avenue E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.dyprep.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who The DreamYard Preparatory School (DY Prep) strives to meet students’ attend an information session individual needs in a supportive environment that promotes community building among students, staff and parents. All students are encouraged to pursue ■ Then to New York City academic excellence and artistic achievement. Teaching artists, in collaboration residents with classroom teachers, develop arts integrated projects throughout the year. Special Education Services Our arts electives and majors which include visual art, dance, creative writing, ■ Collaborative Team Teaching photography and theater meet once per week. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Arts Integrated Projects, Arts Electives & Majors, Advisory ■ ESL ■ Language Class: Spanish Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 301 PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Community-Based Organization: DreamYard Project Higher Education ■ 9, 10, 11,12 Institutions: Lehman College, Shenandoah University Cultural/Arts Organization: Bronx Museum of the Arts ■ Not-for-Profit: New Visions for Accountability Reports Public Schools 06-07 07-08 Progress N/A N/A EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Report ■ Quality Leadership & Support: Student Leadership Council, Peer Tutoring Review UP ■ Artistic: After-school Theater Company, After-school Arts Studio, After-school Poetry Team, After-school Dance Troupe ■ Clubs: School Newspaper; Students with a common interest and a faculty sponsor have the opportunity to establish new clubs Important Information! PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Our school observes a uniform ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Outdoor dress code Track, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Outdoor Track, Softball, ■ Completion of Arts Electives (9th Tennis, Volleyball and 10th grade) ■ Completion of an Arts Major Required (11th and 12th grade) ■ Community Engagement/Service Project Required ■ School-wide Sharing of Student Artwork

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Limited DreamYard Preparatory School Y21A 9 108 460 (Performing Arts) Unscreened

DreamYard Preparatory School DBN 09X329 ■ 53 EAGLE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG MEN Bronx

Address: 244 East 163rd Street, Bronx, NY 10451 Subway: 4, B, D to 161st Street-Yankee Stadium Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: BX1 to 161st Street & Grand Concourse; Tel: 718-410-4210 BX2 to 165th Street & Sherman Avenue; BX6, Fax: 718-410-3982 BX13 to 161st Street & Sherman Avenue; BX32 E-Mail: [email protected] to 163rd Street & Morris Avenue Website: http://www.eagleny.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eagle Academy For Young Men was developed on the premise that ■ Priority to students who attend “Excellence, both in character and scholarship, opens doors and provides a an information session bridge to equality.” This school has a “strategic partnership,” whose partners ■ Then to Bronx residents include students, administrators, teachers, parents, mentors and community ■ Then to New York City supporters. We are focused and committed to the school’s guiding principles of: residents Academic Excellence, Mentoring, Leadership, Integrity, Character Development Special Education Services and Community Service. The Eagle Academy prepares its students to join the ■ Collaborative Team Teaching ranks of future leaders in society. Professionals from a wide array of careers (CTT) act as mentors to provide scholarship and internship opportunities. They are ■ SETSS successful male role models who partner with students in their development ELL Programs inside and outside of the classroom environment. ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Programs: Saturday Academy, College Now, Cisco Network, Eagle SOAR, ■ Total Students: 422 Fox Business Entrepreneurship ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Community-Based Organizations: One Hundred Black Men of New 06-07 07-08 York, Inc., Federation and Employment Guidance Services (FEGS) ■ Higher Progress N/A B Education Institution: Morehouse College, New York University ■ Cultural/Arts Report ■ Quality Organization: American Museum of Natural History Not-for-Profit: Eagle Review PP Academy Foundation, Hayden Foundation, 21 Century Foundation ■ Corporate: News Corporation ■ Financial Institution: JP Morgan Chase ■ Other: The Boys Club of New York, New Jersey Nets Student Rewards Program Important Information! ■ We plan to move to 506 East EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 176th Street, Bronx, NY 10457 by ■ Leadership & Support: Mentoring, Eagle Scholar Leadership Council September 2010! ■ Academic: Sponsor of Education Opportunity (SEO) Debate Team, Journalism ■ Our school observes a uniform Club, Cultural Experience Club, Robotics ■ Artistic: Art Club, Band, Chorus, dress code (light blue shirt, gray Guitar Club, Music Industry, Photography, Graphic Novel Club, Step Team, slacks, black shoes, black belt and Theater Club ■ Clubs: buildOn, Chess, Culinary Arts, NYPD Explorers, Film, the Eagle Academy tie). Grief & Loss, Wall Street Wizards, Men of Strength, Video Game ■ All Eagle Scholars participate in our Saturday Academy activities. PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Open House ■ All incoming Eagle Scholars attend ■ Boys: Basketball & JV Basketball, Wrestling our 4 week Summer Bridge program Information in July. SCHOOL SPORTS Information sessions are held in ■ Intramural Basketball, Baseball, Flag Football October and November. Please check www.eagleny.org for more information.

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Limited 9 98 1003 Eagle Academy for Young Men X99X (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened 10 5 42 Eagle Academy for Young Men DBN 09X231 ■ 54 EAST BRONX ACADEMY FOR THE FUTURE

Address: 1716 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460 Subway: 2, 5 to 174th Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: BX36 to Vyse Avenue & 174th Street; BX11 Tel: 718-861-8641 to 172nd Street & Southern Boulevard; BX19, Fax: 718-861-8634 BX21 to 174th Street & Southern Boulevard/ Bronx E-Mail: [email protected] Boston Road Website: www.bronxacademy.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th East Bronx Academy for the Future is a technology-based school for students graders in grades 6 through 12. Our students learn the content and skills required by the New York State Board of Regents combined with project-based learning ■ Then to students who attend and a focus on using technology in the classroom. Students learn in small an information session classes, using computers and doing hands-on projects. Accelerated students ■ Then to Bronx residents take college courses in partnership with Lehman College. Bronx Academy ■ Then to New York City students graduate from high school ready for college and the world of work. Our residents graduates are linked to careers that employ technology, such as journalism, the Special Education Services arts, engineering, architecture and urban planning. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Accelerated Regents Curriculum, Credit bearing after-school ELL Programs courses for acceleration, Optional Saturday courses, Cooperative Healthy Active ■ ESL Motivated Positive Students (CHAMPS) Sports, National Academy for Excellent ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Teaching, Middle Grades Initiative, Jump Start Program Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Course: English Language and Composition ■ Total Students: 620 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ■ Community-Based Organizations: Bronx Borough President’s Office, Mid- Accountability Reports Bronx Desperados Community Development Corporation ■ Higher Education 06-07 07-08 Institutions: Teachers College Columbia University, Lehman College, Monroe Progress College ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: Salvadori Center ■ Not-for-Profit: Report N/A B Quality Teaching Matters, New Visions for Public Schools, National Association For Review PW Excellence in Teaching ■ Corporate: Batten, Barton, Durstine & Osborn (BBDO) ■ Other: Today’s Students Tomorrow’s Teachers, Adolescent and Family Comprehensive Services EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Boys Group, Girls Group, Senior Committee ■ Academic: Before-and-after-school tutoring, Homework Club, Technology Class, Engineering and Robotics Class, Debate Class ■ Artistic: Art, Music, Dance, Band ■ Clubs: BRASS Athletic League, Humanities, Science, Stitch Clique (Knitting and Crocheting), Running/Track, Drama, Chess

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Limited East Bronx Academy for the Future X83X 981 813 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

East Bronx Academy for the Future DBN 12X271 ■ 55 EXIMIUS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY:

Bronx A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL

Address: 1363 Fulton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456 Subway: 2, 5 to Simpson Street followed by Site Accessibility: Not Accessible BX35 Tel: 718-992-7154 Bus: BX35 to 169th Street & Franklin Avenue; Fax: 718-590-1081 BX15, BX55 to 169th Street & 3rd Avenue E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/09/X250

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eximius College Preparatory Academy: A College Board School is a grade 6-12 ■ Priority to continuing 8th academy dedicated to developing high-achieving students of good character graders who use academic, technological and social skills to inspire others and become ■ Then to students who attend contributors to their community and the broader nation. Our core values are an information session ■ academic excellence, community citizenship, self-determination, compassion Then to Bronx residents and integrity. We believe students must aspire to personal excellence in order ■ Then to New York City to be successful in college and in life. We assist students in mastering the residents challenges of a college preparatory curriculum, guide them through the college Special Education Services entrance process and prepare them for success. Our coursework is designed to ■ Collaborative Team Teaching give students the knowledge, skills and strategies needed to pass the Regents, (CTT) do well on their SATs and succeed in college. ■ SETSS ■ Special Class COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Advisory, Career Investigations, Technology, College and Career ■ ESL Planning Seminar, Community Service, Visual Arts, Art History, Tutoring, Enrichment Classes, SAT Readiness Program ■ Language Classes: French, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Art History, Psychology, World ■ Total Students: 439 History ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Hospital Outreach: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ■ Higher Education 06-07 07-08 Institutions: Columbia University, New York University, Fordham University, Progress N/A N/A Lehman College, Pace University, Stony Brook University, Hofstra University, Report ■ Quality St. John’s University Not-for-Profit: The College Board, Bill & Melinda Gates Review PW Foundation, Michael and Susan Dell Foundation ■ Other: Foundation for Investor Education, New York Commission on Human Rights, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, New York Cares Important Information! EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Our school observes a uniform ■ Leadership & Support: Student Council, Principal’s Roundtable, Model dress code United Nations, Model Congress, Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) ■ Our school requires an Academic ■ Academic: Academic Enrichment, Small Group Tutoring; Math, Reading Digital Portfolio for Assessment and Writing Intervention ■ Artistic: Visual Arts, Theatre, Vocal, Keyboard ■ Extended Day Program Required ■ Clubs: Chess, School Newspaper, School Yearbook, MOUSE Squad, ■ Regents Preparation Saturday Crocheting, Fashion Design Academy Required SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Basketball, Football, Fencing, Track, Golf, Martial Arts, STEP

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Eximius College Preparatory Academy: Limited A College Board School X03R 9 81 722 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened Eximius College Preparatory Academy: A College Board School DBN 09X250 ■ 56 EXPLORATIONS ACADEMY

Address: 1619 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10460 Subway: 2, 5 to 174th Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: BX 19 to Southern Boulevard & Seabury Place; Tel: 718-893-6173 BX21 to Boston Road & 173rd Street Fax: 718-893-6439 Bronx E-Mail: [email protected]

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Our school offers a unique program that involves the participation of experts in ■ Priority to students who attend various fields who work with our students in project-based learning at cultural an information session institutions and colleges. Beginning in grade 10, students take high school ■ Then to Bronx residents classes on college campuses. In grade 11, students may become eligible to ■ Then to New York City register for college courses. residents Special Education Services COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Collaborative Team Teaching ■ Programs: Elective college courses, Advisories which support students in (CTT) designing Individual Academic Plans, college preparation, career investigations, ■ SETSS Explorations Fridays allow students to travel one Friday a month to museums, ■ Special Class art galleries and the theater ■ Language Classes: Japanese, Spanish ELL Programs ■ ESL PARTNERSHIPS ■ Higher Education Institution: Lehman College ■ Cultural/Arts Enrollment (10/31/2008) Organizations: American Museum of Natural History, New York Botanical ■ Total Students: 354 Garden, New York Historical Society, Schomburg Museum, Bronx Zoo ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Not-for-Profit: Institute for Student Achievement 9, 10, 11, 12 Accountability Reports EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 06-07 07-08 ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government ■ Artistic: Art, Poetry Progress ■ Clubs: School Newsletter, Health, International, Medical, Cultural Experience, Report N/A N/A Quality Math, Theater Review U UPF SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Basketball, Track, additional athletics to be announced

Important Information! ■ Extended Day Program ■ Travel required to cultural institutions ■ Credit courses academically aligned with colleges and cultural institutions ■ Explorations Fridays are required classes for all 9th and 10th grade students

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9 108 539 Limited Explorations Academy X08R (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened 10 10 30

Explorations Academy DBN 12X251 ■ 57 FANNIE LOU HAMER FREEDOM Bronx HIGH SCHOOL Address: 1021 Jennings Street, Bronx, NY 10460 Subway: 6 to Whitlock Avenue; 2, 5 to Freeman Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: BX11 to West Farms and Jennings Streets; BX19 Tel: 718-861-0521 to Westchester & Whitlock Avenues Fax: 718-861-0619 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/12/X682

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students from Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School is one of the first small high schools in Fannie Lou Hamer Middle the Bronx and we have been successfully educating students in our own building School for 14 years. Students and teachers work together to create a community of caring and concerned citizens committed to meaningful and purposeful work. Students ■ Then to students who attend develop critical thinking, research and analytical skills in preparation for college an information session and careers. Our teachers work in-depth with a small number of students as they ■ Then to Bronx residents complete hands-on projects in all subject areas. Our graduates have already ■ Then to New York City gone on to succeed in city, state and private colleges and are now following residents careers in business, media, social work, education and technical fields. Special Education Services ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Special Class ■ Programs: College Now, Interdisciplinary Math/Science and Humanities, ELL Programs Advisory, Service Learning, Internships, Entrepreneurship, Interdisciplinary ■ ESL Program in Arts and Leadership in Practice, Freshman Seminar, After-school ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation Language Class: Spanish ■ Total Students: 501 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Community-Based Organization: Children’s Aid Society ■ Hospital 9, 10, 11, 12 Outreach: Urban Health Plan, Maternity/Infant Center (MIC)-Women’s Health Accountability Reports Services ■ Higher Education Institutions: Hostos Community College, 06-07 07-08 National Academy for Excellent Teaching at Teachers College, Bard College ■ Progress BA Cultural/Arts Organizations: Studio Museum in Harlem, The Center for Arts Report ■ Quality Education Other: Coalition of Essential Schools Review PW EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Academic: Tutoring, Library Learning Zone, SAT Prep, After-school Classes Open House for credit ■ Artistic: After-school Art, Music, Dance, DJ Scratch ■ Clubs: College Excell, Youth Leadership Council, Archery, Technology, Brazilian Martial Arts Information Call Michael Rodriguez-Williams, PSAL SPORTS TEAMS at 718-861-0521 ext. 5178, ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball ■ Girls: Basketball, Softball ■ Co-ed: Wrestling for information or to schedule a school visit. SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Intramural Sports, Saturday Sports, Weightlifting

Important Information! ■ All students must complete seven portfolios to earn a diploma. ■ Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School is part of the New York Performance Standards Consortium and uses academic and art portfolios in place of some Regents examinations.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS 9 120 772 Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School Limited (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) X91A Unscreened 10 5 65 Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School DBN 12X682 ■ 58 THE FELISA RINCÓN DE GAUTIER INSTITUTE FOR LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY Address: 1440 Story Avenue, New York, NY 10473 Subway: 6 to Hunts Point Avenue Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: BX5 to Bronx River or Colgate Avenue Tel: 718-860-5110 Fax: 718-860-5081 Bronx E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/08/X519

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who attend The Felisa Rincón de Gautier Institute for Law and Public Policy helps students an information session explore careers in the legal and political field while strengthening their reading, writing and public speaking skills. Our academic program encourages depth of ■ Then to Bronx residents study and creates a learning environment committed to community and student ■ Then to New York City character development. We have a real-world and culturally relevant curriculum residents that sponsors collaborative partnerships for learning. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: Introduction to Law and Public Policy, Civil Law, Urban Politics, ■ SETSS Forensic Science, Participation in Government, International Law, Criminal Law ■ Special Class ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Calculus AB, ELL Programs English Literature and Composition, World History ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ ■ Total Students: 410 Community-Based Organizations: Bronx Districy Attorney’s Office Not- for-Profit: Justice Resource Center ■ Corporate: Quinn Emmanuel Law Firm ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Accountability Reports ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Model United Nations, 06-07 07-08 Moot Court and Mock Trial Teams, National Honor Society, “Baby Think ■ Progress N/A C It Over” Academic: English as a Second Language (ESL) Enrichment Report ■ ■ Quality Artistic: Band, Dance Clubs: Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), Poetry (“Spoken Review PW Word” Poetry Slam Contest), Fashion PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Football & JV Football, Outdoor Track, Soccer ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball Open House SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Information Basketball Please contact the school for Open House dates and times. Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code. ■ Our school store is run by students for students.

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The Felisa Rincón de Gautier Institute for Law Limited 9 108 468 and Public Policy X65R (Law & Government) Unscreened 10 10 19

The Felisa Rincón de Gautier Institute for Law and Public Policy DBN 08X519 ■ 59 FORDHAM HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Bronx

Address: Theodore Roosevelt Educational Campus Subway: C, D, 4 to Fordham Road followed by BX12 500 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458 Bus: BX12, BX2, BX9, BX22, BX41 to Fordham Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Road & Washington Avenue Tel: 718-733-4656 Fax: 718-295-3605 Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/10/X437

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS Recognizing the needs of artistically talented students to attend a local high ■ Priority to Bronx residents school, Fordham High School for the Arts was created to offer an instructional ■ Then to New York City program in Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Drama, the Visual Arts and Dance. residents A partnership with practicing artists will afford students the opportunity to explore Special Education Services and develop their talents in various mediums of artistic expression. ■ SETSS ■ Special Class COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Project Student Opportunities for Academic Reinforcement ■ ESL (SOAR), Tutoring, Counseling, SAT Prep Class ■ Language Class: Spanish Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English Literature and Composition ■ Total Students: 389 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Community-Based Organizations: Global Kids, Astor-Child Guidance, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR Accountability Reports UP) ■ Hospital Outreach: Montefiore Medical Center School-based Clinic 06-07 07-08 ■ Higher Education Institutions: Brooklyn College, Fordham University, State Progress ■ Report CB University of New York (SUNY) Purchase Cultural/Arts Organizations: Vital Quality Theater, The Center for Arts Education and Carnegie Hall Review PP EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC), Upward Bound ■ Academic: Small group tutoring, Regents Academy ■ Artistic: Vocal, Dramatic Arts, Instrumental Music, Dance, Visual Arts ■ Clubs: Cheerleading, Yearbook, Leadership, Step Team, Music PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Handball, Volleyball ■ Girls: Softball, Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Fencing SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Swimming and Lifeguard Training, Weight Training, Basketball

Open House Information Open Houses are held in conjunction with the auditions which are scheduled from 9 AM to 12 PM as follows: Saturday, October 17, 2009, Saturday, November 14, 2009 and Saturday, December 12, 2009, which is the final audition date. Parents/guardians are expected to accompany their child(ren).

Fordham High School for the Arts DBN 10X437 ■ 60 FORDHAM HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application! Bronx

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9 108 1021 Fordham High School for the Arts (Performing Arts) X51A Audition 10 10 56

Audition Information: DANCE: Participate in a short dance class. Perform choreography directed to you. Perform a 1-2 minute dance piece of your choosing. DRAMA: Prepare 2 memorized monologues from a play, movie or novel, one minute each. You may be asked to participate in a group theater game. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC: Instruments and music provided, or bring your own. Students with musical experience must be prepared to play a scale and selection from band book or music of your choice. Beginners are welcome. You will complete a questionnaire, interview, and simple melody/rhythm test for musical aptitude. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend and meet with the band director. VOCAL MUSIC: Perform a prepared song (classical, popular or folk) without CD/piano accompaniment. Applicants will also be evaluated on tonal memory, rhythmic and aural skills, and vocal technique through teacher-led vocal exercises. VISUAL ARTS: Prepare and present a portfolio of three pieces of original work drawn from real-life observations (one self-portrait, one still- life or landscape, and one student’s choice). Students are required to complete one detailed colored drawing from observation during the audition.

Important Information! ■ All auditions commence promptly at 9:00 AM. Latecomers may be asked to reschedule. If you are auditioning in more than one discipline, it is important that you adhere to the requirements of each area for which you are applying. ■ Community Service Requirement

2009 Audition Dates Audition Groups Date Start Time End Time All Students Saturday, October 17, 2009 9:00 AM 12:00 PM All Students Saturday, November 14, 2009 9:00 AM 12:00 PM All Students Saturday, December 12, 2009 9:00 AM 12:00 PM

Fordham High School for the Arts DBN 10X437 ■ 61 FORDHAM LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Bronx FOR BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY Address: Theodore Roosevelt Educational Campus Subway: C, D, 4 to Fordham Road followed by BX12 500 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458 Bus: BX12, BX2, BX9, BX22, BX41 to Fordham Road Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible & Washington Avenue Tel: 718-733-5024 Fax: 718-295-3674 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/10/X438

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS Our learning community captures the enthusiasm and energy of students by ■ Priority to Bronx residents providing authentic experiences in the exciting fields of banking, finance and ■ Then to New York City technology. We prepare our students for success by guiding them in all aspects residents of college and career preparation including dress, language usage, academic Special Education Services excellence, skill-building and practical experience. Our students are immersed ■ Collaborative Team Teaching in authentic applications of the theories and processes learned in the classroom (CTT) through experiential learning opportunities and paid and unpaid internships. Our ■ SETSS approach develops the well-rounded high school graduate valued by colleges ■ Special Class and employers. ELL Programs ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Programs: Accelerated credit accumulation, After-school and Weekend Programs, Virtual Enterprise, Mentoring, Internship and Scholarship Programs ■ Total Students: 522 with Financial Partners, SAT Prep, Microsoft Office Certification, College Now ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: 9, 10, 11, 12 English Literature and Composition, European History, Spanish Language Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress CC ■ Higher Education Institutions: Monroe College, Bronx Community College, Report ■ ■ Quality Baruch College, Lehman College Corporate: Con Edison Financial Review UP Institutions: North Fork Bank, Bear Stearns ■ Other: Governor’s Committee on Scholastic Achievement, Virtual Enterprises International Important Information! EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Business casual dress (slacks and ■ Leadership & Support: Leadership Program, Junior Reserve Officers’ Training a golf shirt) is encouraged. Corps (JROTC), Student Government, Student Council ■ Academic: MOUSE ■ Academic achievement and Squad, Yearbook ■ Artistic: Concert Band, Choir/Vocal Music, Guitar, Drama, personal presentation, including Talent Show, Silk Screening, Photoshop Lab ■ Clubs: Robotics, Newspaper, dress, are components of the Chess, Cheerleading application process for clubs, activities and elective coursework. PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Fencing, Volleyball ■ Girls: Softball, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Volleyball, Bowling Team, Intramural Basketball (2006 Champions)

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Academy of Information Technology and Entrepreneurship 9 108 1379 (Business) A program to develop the skills necessary for positions in the growing information technology and business X52A Ed. Opt. industries. Students assume corporate roles and gain practical experience by applying skills and techniques 10 10 71 learned in real world situations.

Fordham Leadership Academy for Business and Technology DBN 10X438 ■ 62 FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY OF GLOBAL STUDIES Address: 470 Jackson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455 Subway: 2, 5 to Jackson Avenue; 6 to 149th Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Street Tel: 718-585-4024 Bus: BX19 to 149th Street & Jackson Avenue Fax: 718-585-4239 Bronx E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/07/X520

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Bronx students At Foreign Language Academy of Global Studies (FLAGS) we develop informed, responsible and productive citizens. Students become proficient in foreign ■ Then to New York City languages and develop an appreciation for global cultures. residents Special Education Services COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Travel opportunities to foreign countries, buildOn, College Now, ■ Special Class Bay Street Theater, Project READ ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish ELL Programs ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English Literature and Composition, Spanish ■ ESL Language Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 491 PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Higher Education Institutions: Fashion Institute of Technology, Teachers ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 College at Columbia University, Hostos Community College Not-for-Profit: New York Cares, City At Peace, Wildlife Conservation Society, South Bronx Accountability Reports Overall Economic Development Corporation (SoBRO) 06-07 07-08 Progress BB EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Report ■ Quality Leadership & Support: Student Government, National Honor Society, Review PP Leadership Programs ■ Artistic: Talent Shows, Theater, Chorus, Dance ■ Clubs: Dance, Bible, buildOn, Model United Nations, School Newspaper, Venturing, Gay Straight Alliance, Book and Movie, Student Empowerment Groups, Math, Philosophy SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Saturday School Intramural Activities

Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code (Boys-white shirts and ties, dress slacks and dress shoes; Girls-dress slacks/ skirts, white blouses and dress shoes). Excessive jewelry is not permitted. Please call the school for further information. ■ July Summer Bridge Program expected for incoming ninth graders.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Humanities (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) 9 95 444 Develop proficiency in two languages, choosing among X70A Ed. Opt. French, Italian and Spanish, with opportunities to travel and study abroad. 10 3 17 Art as Visual Language (Visual Art & Design) 9 40 281 Using traditional exercises, proven educational strategies, museum visits and (when applicable) technology, art major X70J Ed. Opt. students will develop and strengthen their ability as they 10 3 25 grow to recognize their artistic voice.

Foreign Language Academy of Global Studies DBN 07X520 ■ 63 FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY III

Bronx SECONDARY SCHOOL Address: 3630 3rd Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456 Subway: 2, 4, 5 to 149th Street-Grand Concourse Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: BX15, BX55 to 169th Street Tel: 718-538-9726 Fax: 718-538-9796 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/09/X517

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School is built on Dr. Lorraine Monroe’s ■ Priority to continuing 8th vision of academic and personal excellence for all scholars. The emphasis on graders college preparation is supported by a challenging academic program and cultural ■ Then to students who attend enrichment. The Twelve Non-Negotiables and Scholar Creed are visible at every an information session Frederick Douglass Academy and signals the seriousness of the purpose for the ■ Then to Bronx residents school. Scholars must adhere to a strict uniform code and are also required to ■ Then to New York City participate in extensive after-school academic enrichment programs. residents Special Education Services COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Collaborative Team Teaching Programs: College Prep, Advisory, Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial, EconBowl, (CTT) Science Olympiad, College Now, Blue Nile Rites of Passage Program, Gaining ■ SETSS Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) ■ Language Classes: Latin, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: ELL Programs Economics: Macro, English Language and Composition, Psychology, Studio Art: ■ ESL 2-D Design Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 552 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Community-Based Organizations: The Leadership Program, Inc., Gear Up, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Directions for our Youth, Beacon, O Ambassador School, Family Comprehensive Accountability Reports Service, Inc. ■ Higher Education Institution: Lehman College, Hostos Community College 06-07 07-08 Progress Report N/A A EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Quality PW Leadership & Support: Chess, Student Government, Scholar Ambassadors, Review Senior Advisors ■ Academic: Homework Help, Technology PSAT/SAT Prep, Weekend and Holiday Tutoring/Test Prep, National and Junior National Honor Society ■ Artistic: Art, Music, Dance, Drama, Chorus, Film, Photography Important Information! ■ ■ Clubs: Debate, Book, International Travel: Future Business Leaders of America Our school observes a uniform (FBLA), Yearbook, Archery, Fitness dress code (black dress shoes and a tie) ■ PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Community Service requirement ■ Boys: Basketball Open House ■ Extended Day Program Information requirement SCHOOL SPORTS ■ October-December, 2009. Weekend Program offered ■ Girls Varsity Basketball, Track and Field; ■ For additional information, After-school Programs expected Boys JV Basketball, Double Dutch, Fencing; please contact the Parent ■ Two week summer orientation in Co-Ed Flag Football, Cheerleading, Dance Coordinator at jhill@schools. August for which incoming scholars nyc.gov or feel free to receive two credits contact the school.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS 9 81 753 Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School X63X Limited (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened 10 10 20

Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School DBN 09X517 ■ 64 GATEWAY SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY Address: Adlai E. Stevenson Educational Campus Subway: 6 to Parkchester Avenue followed by 1980 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 BX36, BX39 Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: BX36, BX39 to Pugsley & Lafayette

Tel: 718-824-9327 Avenues; BX5 to White Plains Road & Story Bronx Fax: 718-824-4368 Avenue (behind shopping center) E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.gateway.cuny.edu

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS The Gateway School for Environmental Research and Technology attracts young ■ Priority to students who attend men and women interested in learning about the environment with emphasis an information session placed on science and math. Students will participate in research with a focus on ■ Then to Bronx students environmnental and social justice issues. Our small high school campus setting ■ Then to New York City is highlighted by reduced class size, inter-disciplinary instruction, research to residents promote higher academic achievement, creativity, participation and citizenship. Special Education Services Students will explore the environment from a local and global perspective through ■ Collaborative Team Teaching hands-on experimentation and field trips. Technology will enhance their learning (CTT) experience as they use the Internet to research environmental and social justice ■ SETSS issues. Students will be motivated to develop a sense of pride in themselves, their ■ Special Class school, community and environment. ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: Hands-on project-based research, Portfolio development and Enrollment (10/31/2008) presentation, Field trips, Regents Preparation, Pre-College and Career Planning ■ Total Students: 474 ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, English ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Language and Composition, Environmental Science, Spanish Language, 9, 10, 11, 12 World History Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: The Gateway Institute for Pre-College Progress CB Report Education, Wave Hill, Rocking the Boat, New York Bronx Botanical Garden’s Quality Review PP Project Green Up, Horizon Farm Project, Save the Sound, Bronx Power Alliance ■ Higher Education Institution: Cornell University/Cornell Cooperative Extension ■ Other: Environmental Protection Agency, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government Council, Student Campus Senate, Gateway Institute Citywide Student Council, New Visions Student Council ■ Academic: After-school Regents Prep, SAT Preparation, Tutoring, Computer Lab ■ Artistic: Art, music ■ Clubs: Environmental Garden Program, Chess, Film, Debate, Drama PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Outdoor Track, Soccer ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Intramural sports

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Gateway School for Environmental Research Limited 9 150 586 and Technology X66A (Environmental Science) Unscreened 10 10 37

Gateway School for Environmental Research and Technology DBN 08X295 ■ 65 GLOBAL ENTERPRISE HIGH SCHOOL Bronx

Address: Christopher Columbus Educational Campus Subway: 2, 5 to Pelham Parkway 925 Astor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469 Bus: BX8 to Williamsbridge Road & Astor Avenue; Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible BX12 to Bronxwood Avenue; BX26 to Allerton Tel: 718-944-3548 Avenue & Boston Road; BX39 to Boston Road & Fax: 718-944-3532 Astor Avenue E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/11/X541

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who attend Global Enterprise High School is a business-themed academic high school. We an information session prepare our students for a life of entrepreneurship, in business or in service to humanity, by teaching them to recognize opportunities in a wider world. Global ■ Then to Bronx residents Enterprise High School is a community of students, parents, educators and ■ Then to New York City community and business partners who understand that teaching young people residents to be the leaders of tomorrow requires them to see far beyond what any of us Special Education Services see today. They will be helped to understand diverse international societies and ■ Collaborative Team Teaching to imagine the future of science and technology. In order to develop these skills, (CTT) we encourage student work that is authentic, original and reflects the standards ■ SETSS of each academic discipline. ■ Special Class ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Extended Day Program with SoBRO, ■ Bilingual Program Advisory, Portfolio presentations ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish • Spanish PARTNERSHIPS Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Community-Based Organization: South Bronx Overall Economic ■ Total Students: 457 Development Corp. (SoBRO) ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Accountability Reports ■ Artistic: Latin Dance, Hip-Hop Dance, Drama 06-07 07-08 Progress Report BC PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Football Quality U UPF Review & JV Football, Golf, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball

Important Information! ■ Four years of business education classes required ■ Academic portfolio presentations required annually

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9 108 790 Global Enterprise High School Limited (Business) X40A Unscreened 10 10 61

Global Enterprise High School DBN 11X541 ■ 66 GRACE DODGE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL SLC - CTE SCHOOL Address: 2474 Crotona Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458 Subway: 4, B, D to Fordham Road followed by Site Accessibility: Not Accessible BX12; 2, 5 to Pelham Parkway followed by BX22 Tel: 718-584-2700 Bus: BX9, BX12, BX22 to Fordham Road &

Fax: 718-584-7490 Cambreleng Avenue; BX17 to Crotona Avenue & Bronx Website: www.gracedodge.org 189th Street; BX19 to Southern Boulevard & East Fordham Road

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS Grace Dodge Career and Technical Education High School believes that no one ■ Open to New York City rises to low expectations. The school provides students with the opportunity to residents graduate with dual certification. Our 9th Grade Academy is designed to assist Special Education Services incoming students' transition from junior high school to high school by offering ■ SETSS opportunities that will foster a close relationship with school staff. In grades ■ Special Class 10-12, students choose the small learning community in which they take classes ELL Programs in their career major. ■ ESL ■ Bilingual Program COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Spanish ■ Programs: Our programs are organized into four Small Learning Communities: Enrollment (10/31/2008) School of Professional Beauty Care (Cosmetology and Salon Management), School of Health Sciences (Health Institute), School of Business Administration ■ Total Students: 1483 (Academy of Finance, Paralegal, Marketing/Entrepreneurship) and School ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): of Technology (Academy of Information Technology, Desktop Publishing) 9, 10, 11, 12 ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English Language and Composition, English Accountability Reports Literature and Composition, Spanish Language 06-07 07-08 Progress Report CC PARTNERSHIPS ■ Quality PP Community-Based Organizations: Counseling In Schools, Good Shepherd Review Services ■ Hospital Outreach: Jacobi Medical Center, Beth Abraham Nursing Home, St. Barnabas Hospital ■ Higher Education Institutions: Fordham University, Bronx Community College, Lehman College, Monroe College, Baruch College ■ Not-for-Profit: MOUSE ■ Corporate: Estée Lauder, Accenture, Louis Vuitton EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Debate Team, Peer Mediation, Conflict Resolution ■ Academic: Explorers, Chess, After-school Beauty Salon, Vision Technology Store ■ Artistic: Drama, Step Team ■ Clubs: Chess, Mouse Squad, Mock Trial Team, School Leadership Team, Drama, Stage Crew, Student Council, Student Advisory Council PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Softball, Volleyball

Open House Information Please visit our website for additional information: www.gracedodge.org

Grace Dodge Career and Technical Education High School DBN 10X660 ■ 67 GRACE DODGE CAREER AND TECHNICAL Bronx EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application! SLC - CTE SCHOOL

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Academy of Information Technology (Computer Science & Technology) Computer Applications, Information Technology, X60A Screened 9 59 539 Web Page, Programming, Digital Media, Advanced Programming, Databases, A+, Computer Repair Selection Criteria: English (85-100) Math (85-100) Social Studies (85-100) Science (85-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Paralegal (Law & Government) Business, Family, Criminal, Tort, Civil, Constitutional Law; X60D Ed. Opt. 9 59 500 Paralegal Studies; Senior Internship Health Institute (Health Professions) Nursing, hospital internships, preparation for New York State (NYS) Nursing Assistant examination; Emergency X60F Ed. Opt. 9 59 755 Medical Technician; Billing and Coding program, preparation for the NYS certification; Vision Technology, preparation for the NYS certification Academy of Finance (Business) X60H Screened 9 45 225 Finance, accounting, economics, investing

Selection Criteria English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Desktop Publishing (Computer Science & Technology) Computer Science & Technology Study, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe X60L Screened 9 59 374 Illustrator, Microsoft Front Page, Web Page Construction, Advertising Layout, Computer Graphics Selection Criteria: English (85-100) Math (85-100) Social Studies (85-100) Science (85-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Marketing/Entrepreneurship (Business) X60M Ed. Opt. 9 45 376 Marketing, Starting your own business, Virtual Enterprise

Cosmetology & Salon Management (Cosmetology) Shampooing, cutting, barbering, styling, coloring, facials, manicures,make-up, salon management, internship, X60O Ed. Opt. 9 86 698 and preparation for New York State (NYS) licensing examination

Grace Dodge Career and Technical Education High School DBN 10X660 ■ 68 HARRY S TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOL

Address: Harry S Truman Educational Campus Subway: D to 205 Street followed by BX28; 2 to 750 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 Allerton Avenue followed by BX26; 4 to Bedford Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Park Boulevard followed by BX26; 5 to Baychester

Tel: 718-904-5400 Avenue; 6 to Pelham Bay Park followed by QBX1 Bronx Fax: 718-904-5502 Bus: QBX1, BX26, BX28, BX30 to Baychester E-Mail: [email protected] Avenue Website: http://bxtrumanhighschool.com

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Bronx residents Our learning community provides all students with a quality education by fostering academic success and personal growth through leadership, extracurricular ■ Then to New York City activities and a dynamic use of 21st century technology. Devoted to a progressive residents program of academics, arts and athletics, administration and faculty continually ■ For Zoned Program only: innovate and implement teaching strategies that engage all learners. Our priority to students who live in students value and appreciate our exceptional program offerings. Our programs the zoned area offer an academically challenging curriculum that provides students with a strong Special Education Services scholastic base, preparing them to enter college. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Pre-Engineering, Law and Legal Studies/Law Enforcement Academy, ■ Special Class Computer Technology/Entrepreneurship, Culinary Arts, Television Production, Air ■ Special Class for Hearing Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFJROTC), Summer Internship Impaired Students ■ Language Classes: French, Italian, Korean, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement ELL Programs Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, English Literature and Composition, French ■ ESL Language, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Statistics, United States History Enrollment (10/31/2008) PARTNERSHIPS ■ Total Students: 2372 ■ Community-Based Organization: Sports and Arts Foundation ■ Hospital ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Outreach: Morris Heights Health Center ■ Higher Education Institutions: Brown 9, 10, 11, 12 University, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Hunter College, Lehman Accountability Reports College, St. Johns University (Law & Government), John Jay University (Law 06-07 07-08 Enforcement Academy), Mercy College (Criminal Justice, Science & English Progress ■ Report BB Literature) Cultural/Arts Organizations: The Institute for Musical Arts, Inc., Inside Broadway, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater ■ Not-for-Profit: buildOn, Quality PW Review Theatre Development Fund, James Joyce Seminar Program, Road to Success ■ Corporate: CBS, Fox News, Taconic Enterprises, Turner Construction Company, Eastern United States Tennis Association, Willkie, Farr & Gallagher LLP Important Information! ■ Community Service Requirement EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ ■ Student Summer Orientation Leadership & Support: Financial Mentoring Internships, Air Force Junior ■ Please Visit Us at: Officers’ Training Corps (AFJROTC), Peer Mediation/Conflict Resolution, ■ http://bxtrumanhighschool.com Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP) Academic: National Honor Society/Arista, Robtics Team; Architecture, Construction and Engineers Mentor Program for Future Engineers, Debate Team, Law Team, Literary Magazine, Yearbook, Newspaper ■ Artistic: Drama/Theater, Chorus, Pep Band, Jazz Open House Band, Concert Band, Dance ■ Clubs: Student Council, Anime, Multicultural, Information Culinary, Step Instruction at Middle Schools, Art, Set Design Thursdays October 15, November 5 & December 3, 2009, 5:30-7:00 P.M. PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, For more information, contact our Football & JV Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, parent coordinator, Ken Williams, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, at [email protected] Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball or 718-904-5635. SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Cheerleading, Step Team, Dance Team, Girls’ Flag Football

Harry S Truman High School DBN 11X455 ■ 69 HARRY S TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOL

Bronx (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Priority to students who apply Zoned Unscreened 9 Academic Comprehensive Program X25Z and live in the zoned area Law and Legal Studies (Law & Government) 9 148 549 Experience law enforcement, mock trials, debates and internships in our state-of-the-art law library and X25B Ed. Opt. courtroom; opportunities to network with law enforcement 10 10 51 professionals Computer Technology/Business Program (Computer Science & Technology) 9 207 773 Website design, PowerPoint, desktop publishing, the Internet and word processing; preparation for X25C Ed. Opt. business and college; Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) 10 10 54 Certification available Culinary Arts (Culinary Arts) 989 666 Using professional equipment and trained by expert chefs, students receive intense instruction; students X25D Ed. Opt. have opportunities to intern at high-profile restaurants 10 10 29 throughout the New York area Television Production (Communications) 989 343 Partnering with CBS, Fox and News Channel 12, we offer authentic television production experience from filming X25E Ed. Opt. segments to interviewing and editing in our fully-equipped television studio 10 10 34

Air Force Junior ROTC 930 152 (JROTC) Learn life skills with a military focus; discipline, respect, X25F Screened and service are the trademarks of our AFJROTC program 10 10 10

Selection Criteria: English (70-100) Math (70-100) Social Studies (70-100) Science (70-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Pre-Engineering and Applied Mathematics (Engineering) 944 264 Focuses on math and prepares students for college X25H Screened classes in engineering, architecture and applied mathematics 10 10 17 Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Harry S Truman High School DBN 11X455 ■ 70 HEALTH OPPORTUNITIES HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 350 Gerard Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451 Subway: 2 to 149th Street-Grand Concourse; 4, 5 Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible to 138th Street Tel: 718-401-1826 Bus: BX1 to E. 144th Street & Grand Concourse;

Fax: 718-401-1632 BX19 to E. 149th Street & Gerard Avenue; BX33 Bronx E-Mail: [email protected] to E. 138th Street & Grand Concourse Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/07/X670

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City We are committed to preparing a diverse community of students to become residents lifelong learners and providers of excellent health care. We offer a standards- based curriculum that is embedded with health-related themes and a focus on Special Education Services the sciences. Students may earn college credits through our partnerships with ■ Collaborative Team Teaching Hostos Community and Bronx Community Colleges. All students are required to (CTT) complete 120 hours of field work in one of our many health-related internships. ■ SETSS While our primary goal is to foster academic achievement through our challenging ■ Special Class course of study, we are dedicated to educating the whole child. This philosophy ELL Programs is achieved by our low student-to-counselor ratio, a full-time College Bound ■ ESL counselor and various staff from community-based organizations. Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 641 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Programs: Internships in Health Careers, School-wide Science Fair, Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, English Language and Composition, Accountability Reports European History, Spanish Language, United States History 06-07 07-08 Progress Report CB PARTNERSHIPS ■ Quality PP Community-Based Organizations: East Side House Settlement, Cooperative, Review Healthy, Active, Motivated, Positive Student (CHAMPS), Young Women’s Leadership Foundation, Inwood House, United Way, Citizen’s Advice Bureau ) ■ Hospital Outreach: Bronx Lebanon Hospital, Jacobi Medical Center, Lincoln Hospital, North Central Bronx Hospital, Jewish Home & Hospital for the Aged ■ Higher Education Institutions: Hostos Community College, Columbia University ■ Not-for-Profit: New York City Department for the Aging, Hostos Liberty, New York City Health Department ■ Other: The Wildlife Conservation Open House Society, New York Public Library, Urban Health Plan, Project READY, Red Information Cross Please contact the school during the first week in October for Open House EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES information and for specific dates ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, School Leadership Team, and times. Young Men and Women’s Leadership ■ Academic: National Honor Society/ Arista, Leadership, Peer Tutoring Corps ■ Artistic: Art Therapy, Ceramics, Music, Dance ■ Clubs: American Red Cross, buildOn, HOP HS Dance/Cheerleading Team, Yearbook, Multicultural SCHOOL SPORTS ■ All sports activities are provided through our CHAMPS program: Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Cheerleading, Dance

Health Opportunities High School DBN 07X670 ■ 71 HEALTH OPPORTUNITIES HIGH SCHOOL

Bronx (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS 9 150 1760 Health Opportunities High School (Health Professions) X71A Ed. Opt. 10 5 101

Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code policy (shirt with school logo, black or khaki-colored dress pants or knee-length skirt). In cold weather, students are allowed to wear the school sweatshirt with their uniform. Jeans and hooded sweatshirts are not permitted. School shirts/sweatshirts are available for purchase in the school's main office during the last two weeks in August and throughout the school year. ■ All students must complete a health-related internship of at least 120 hours, as part of our school's graduation requirements. ■ Students are expected to attend a 3-week summer orientation program.

Health Opportunities High School DBN 07X670 ■ 72 HERBERT H. LEHMAN HIGH SCHOOL

Address: Herbert H. Lehman Educational Campus Subway: 6 to Westchester Square-East Tremont Avenue 3000 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461 Bus: BX8, BX9, BX40, BX42 to Westchester Square & Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible East Tremont Avenue

Tel: 718-904-4200 Bronx Fax: 718-904-4285 Website: www.LehmanHS.com

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to Bronx residents We are a diverse high school located in the northeast Bronx. The positive energy which permeates our staff provides a warm welcome to all students. ■ For Zoned Program only: priority to students who live in the zoned area COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Programs: A+ Certification, Academy for Computer Technology, Co-op, World Special Education Services of Work, International House, Law and Psychology, Lehman Honor School, ■ Collaborative Team Teaching Microsoft Office (User) Specialist (MOUS/MOS) Certification, Performing Arts (CTT) (Stagecraft and Video), Tech Bridge, Virtual Enterprise, 2-year Cisco Program ■ SETSS ■ Language Classes: Italian, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: ■ Special Class Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Computer Science A, English ELL Programs Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Italian ■ ESL Language and Culture, Physics B, Psychology, Spanish Language, United Enrollment (10/31/2008) States History, World History ■ Total Students: 4089 ■ PARTNERSHIPS Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Not-for-Profit: American Red Cross, buildOn Accountability Reports EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 06-07 07-08 ■ Leadership & Support: American Red Cross, Women of the Future Progress ■ Report BB Academic: Asian-American, African Ancestry, buildOn Program, Chess, Quality PW Debate, Investment, Moot Court, Newspaper, Psychology, Students for Gay/ Review Lesbian and Bisexuals (S4GLB) ■ Clubs: Latino, Christian Open House PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Information Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling Please contact the parent ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Soccer, Softball, coordinator for information at Tennis, Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Fencing 718-904-4200. SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Cheerleaders Important Information! ■ Summer Bridge Program

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Priority to students who apply Zoned Unscreened 9 Academic Comprehensive Program X16Z and live in the zoned area

Academy for Computer Technology 9 650 4653 (Computer Science & Technology) A rich and varied academic curriculum with X16A Ed. Opt. concentration in programming, computer applications, computer electronics and repair 10 10 338

Herbert H. Lehman High School DBN 08X405 ■ 73 HIGH SCHOOL FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS Bronx

Address: Evander Childs Educational Campus Subway: 2 to Gun Hill Road 800 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10467 Bus: BX8, BX28, BX30, BX41 to Gun Hill Road & Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bronxwood Avenue Tel: 718-944-5610 Fax: 718-944-5650 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/11/X544

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who attend We are a Collaborative Learning Community that combines a challenging an information session curriculum drawing connections between the humanities, science, math and the arts with an intensive training program in the arts. We use state-of-the-art 21st ■ Then to Bronx residents century media technology. The Arts Studios bring together study in the traditional Special Education Services arts (dance, theatre, fine arts, and music) with study in the contemporary arts ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (film, video/sound production, multimedia, graphic design, and animation). (CTT) Through our partnerships our students gain special residencies both within and ■ SETSS outside the school. Our students have the opportunity to participate in special ELL Programs programs, performances, exhibitions, mentorships and internships. The entire ■ ESL school is actively involved in the process of building a democratic, self-governing Enrollment (10/31/2008) community. Our environment promotes self-directed learning and respects the ■ Total Students: 463 individuality and uniqueness of each student. ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Programs: Visual, Audio, Media and Performing Arts; Mentorships and Accountability Reports Internships with colleges, museums, arts companies and individual artists; 06-07 07-08 Creative Writing ■ Language Class: Spanish Progress Report AA Quality PW PARTNERSHIPS Review ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Bronx Council on the Arts, The Apollo Theater, The Leadership Program EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Leadership Council ■ Club: Website Development, Journalism, Yearbook, Anime, Dance, Video/Drama, Spirit PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Arts Lab Studio Creative Writing & Performing Arts 954 505 (Visual Art & Design) Limited An intensive, collaborative and interactive program with an X48A emphasis on creative writing, dance, acting (stage & film) Unscreened and music (vocal & keyboard) 10 10 34 Arts Lab-Studio II Visual, Audio & Media Arts 954 512 (Visual Art & Design) Limited An intensive, collaborative and interactive program X48B with an emphasis on fine arts, multimedia, video/sound Unscreened production and computer graphic/animation design 10 10 28

High School for Contemporary Arts DBN 11X544 ■ 74 HIGH SCHOOL FOR TEACHING AND THE PROFESSIONS Address: Walton Educational Campus Subway: D, 4 to Kingsbridge Road 2780 Reservoir Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468 Bus: BX1, BX2 to Grand Concourse; BX20 to Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Kingsbridge Road; BX26, BX28 to Jerome

Tel: 718-329-7380 Avenue & Kingsbridge Road; BX38 to University Bronx Fax: 718-365-7984 & Riverdale Avenues Website: http://hstnp.newvisionsk12.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS Our school infuses teaching and professions throughout the curriculum. We ■ Priority to students who were created as a high school that will “grow its own professionals” by attracting attend an information session students, not only to teaching, but to related professions in such fields as law, ■ Then to Bronx residents medicine, science, psychology, education, social work, counseling and public ■ Then to New York City services. Students are encouraged to become independent thinkers, not simply residents gatherers of information, so they can choose wisely the course of their lives. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: Honors Classes, Regents Prep, Tutorial and Extended Day, College ■ SETSS Now, Pre-Teaching, Conflict Resolution, Internships, 9th Grade College Prep, ■ Special Class Saturday Academies, Summer Bridge Program, Virtual Enterprise, Community ELL Programs Service, Bridge to College ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement ■ ESL Courses: English Literature and Composition, Spanish Language, United Enrollment (10/31/2008) States History ■ Total Students: 517 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Community-Based Organizations: Good Shepherd, Montefiore Medical Clinic, Lehman College Affiliated Small School Network, Committee for Hispanic Accountability Reports Children and Families, Operation Breaking Stereotypes (OBS) ■ Hospital 06-07 07-08 Outreach: Jewish Home & Hospital ■ Higher Education Institutions: Lehman Progress Report BB College, Monroe College ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: National Chorale Quality UP Review EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Grade Level Council, Student Campus Council, buildOn,Operational Breaking Stereotype, Peer Mediation Open House ■ Academic: National Honor Society ■ Artistic: Chorus, Visual Arts, Drama Information ■ Club: Chess Open Houses will be hosted during the fall and spring; please contact PSAL SPORTS TEAMS school counselors for ■ Boys: Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, JV Baseball, JV information. Basketball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS Important Information! ■ “Teach Da Teachers” (Basketball, Volleyball, Softball) ■ We encourage our students to "dress for success."

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Humanities & Interdisciplinary (Teaching) 9 108 599 Orientation to the teaching profession; determine X34A Limited knowledge and skills needed to become a teacher, and Unscreened gain knowledge of instruction, planning and assessment 10 10 22 as a pre-teacher assigned to assist in classrooms

High School for Teaching and the Professions DBN 10X433 ■ 75 HIGH SCHOOL FOR VIOLIN AND DANCE Bronx

Address: Morris Educational Campus Subway: 2, 5 to 3rd Avenue-149th Street followed 1110 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10456 by BX21 or BX55 Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: BX21, BX55 to 166th Street & 3rd Avenue Tel: 718-842-0687 Fax: 718-589-9849 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.hsforviolinanddance.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who attend The High School for Violin and Dance (HSVD) is one of five small high schools at an information session the Morris Educational Campus. HSVD offers every student classes in violin and in modern dance. No prior experience is necessary, but students are expected to ■ Then to Bronx residents have a serious interest in the two performing arts and be ready to participate in ■ Then to New York City intensive training in daily classes. With consistent practice, our students achieve residents competence, confidence, good citizenship and maturity that are the foundations Special Education Services for success in high school. There are culminating dance and violin performances ■ Collaborative Team Teaching at the end of the school year and after-school rehearsals are necessary. We (CTT) are committed to helping our students flourish in a positive school environment ■ SETSS where a focus on understanding and group learning is a significant part of every ELL Programs lesson. Academic achievement is demonstrated by presentations of projects in ■ ESL math, science, social studies and English. Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 201 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Programs: Four years of instruction in violin and dance, College Now, National ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Academy for Excellent Teaching (NAFET), Leadership Program ■ Language 9, 10, 11, 12 Class: Spanish Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress ■ Report AA Higher Education Institutions: Hostos Community College, Monroe College, Teachers College ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: Bronx Arts Ensemble ■ Not- Quality PW Review for-Profit: buildOn ■ Corporate: Print International ■ Other: Bronx Cares EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Important Information! ■ Leadership & Support: College Summit, Advancement via Individual ■ Student Summer Orientation Determination (AVID), Student Council, Character Education Leadership ■ Summer Internship Program offered Program, Community Service: buildOn Program ■ Academic: Study Jams, PM ■ Our students are required to take School, Saturday School ■ Clubs: Vary each year according to student interest four years of Violin and/or Dance. Freshmen take both Violin and PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Dance. All students are expected ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Volleyball Open House to graduate with a Performing Arts ■ Girls: Basketball, Softball, Volleyball Information Regents Diploma. Please call our school for an SCHOOL SPORTS appointment to take a tour of ■ Morris Educational Campus Basketball and Volleyball our school and to meet with faculty.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Violin and Dance (Performing Arts) Students take 55-minute group lessons in violin and Limited dance three to five times a week; in dance, students learn X41A 9 60 495 the fundamental positions and movements of classical and Unscreened modern dance; in violin, students learn the foundations for music, theory, and technique High School for Violin and Dance DBN 09X543 ■ 76 HIGH SCHOOL OF AMERICAN STUDIES AT LEHMAN COLLEGE SPECIALIZED SCHOOL Address: 2925 Goulden Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468 Subway: 4, B, D to Bedford Park Boulevard Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: BX1, BX2 to Grand Concourse & Bedford Tel: 718-329-2144 Park Boulevard; BX10, BX26, BX28 to Paul Fax: 718-329-0792 Avenue & Bedford Park Boulevard; BX22 to Bronx Website: www.hsas-lehman.org Goulden Avenue & Bedford Park Boulevard

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City Our school emphasizes the study of American history and offers students an residents academic program that is both comprehensive and challenging. Our goal is to ■ Acceptance is based on prepare students for admission to highly competitive colleges and for a wide the score attained on the range of careers in politics, law, journalism, business, science, mathematics Specialized High Schools and the arts. Through our collaboration with Lehman College, students have Admissions Test (SHSAT) access to its campus library and athletic facilities, and take actual college classes and seminars in their junior and senior years. Our aim is to make history Special Education Services and other subjects come alive through the use of primary source documents, ■ Services Provided as Needed films, biographies, literature and creative teaching techniques. Supported by the ELL Programs Gilder Lehrman Institute, students gain first-hand knowledge of the key events ■ ESL in American history through trips to sites and cities of historic importance and Enrollment (10/31/2008) through participation in special seminars with guest speakers. We also offer ■ Total Students: 346 advanced coursework in mathematics, science, literature, foreign languages ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): and the arts. In all of our endeavors, we seek to encourage in our students a 9, 10, 11, 12 love for learning and an inquisitive spirit. Accountability Reports COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 06-07 07-08 ■ Progress Programs: Honors-level, Advanced Placement and Lehman College courses Report AA in all subjects; required additional coursework in American History and Research Quality Methodology; Elective Courses in Constitutional and Criminal Law, Film History, Review PW Filmmaking, Ethics, Journalism, American and British Literature, Drama, Logic, Combinatorics, Astronomy, Current Events, East Asian History, Comparative Anatomy, Pathology, Forensic Science; courses for upperclassmen in French, Italian, Latin, Hebrew, Japanese, Russian and Spanish at Lehman College; Important Information! participation in History Day seminars and Junior Historians’ Forums ■ Language ■ This is one of New York City’s Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Calculus AB, Chemistry, eight (8) Specialized High Schools English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, that requires the Specialized Spanish Language, United States History, World History High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). For additional PARTNERSHIPS information and the 2009 test ■ Higher Education Institution: Lehman College ■ Not-for-Profit: Gilder dates, see the front of this ■ Directory and obtain a copy of Lehrman Institute of American History Corporate: History Channel the “Specialized High Schools Student Handbook” from your EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ guidance counselor. Leadership & Support: Student/Senior Government, National Honor Society (Arista), Spanish Honor Society, Key Club, Peer Tutoring, After-School Tutorials ■ Academic: School Newspaper, Speech, Math Team, Model United Nations, Moot Court, Mock Trial, Great Books, Debate ■ Artistic: African Dance, Band, Open House Film, Literary Magazine, Yearbook, Drama, Step Team ■ Clubs: Asian Cultural Society, Chess, Dance, Environmental, Tolkeinetics, Running, Soccer, Gay- Information Straight Alliance, Classic Film, World Cultures, Music Journalism Our fall Open House dates will be posted on our website.

High School of American Studies at Lehman College DBN 10X696 ■ 77 HIGH SCHOOL OF AMERICAN STUDIES Bronx AT LEHMAN COLLEGE (CONTINUED)

SPECIALIZED SCHOOL PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Tennis ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Softball, Tennis ■ Co-ed: Bowling SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Soccer, Tennis, Running Reminder: On your application, bubble in that you are applying to the Specialized High Schools

SELECTION PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS METHOD

High School of American Studies at Lehman 9 27,654 College No Code Test (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) 10 1,788

For Test: Guidance counselors will provide each student with an Admission Ticket indicating the date, location and time of the Specialized High Schools Admission Test (SHSAT). This must be presented at the test site. If a change of day is required, the student must inform his/her guidance counselor.

High School of American Studies at Lehman College DBN 10X696 ■ 78 HIGH SCHOOL OF COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY CTE SCHOOL Address: Evander Childs Educational Campus Subway: 2 to Gun Hill Road 800 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10467 Bus: BX8, BX28, BX30, BX41 to Gun Hill Road & Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bronxwood Avenue Tel: 718-696-3930 Bronx Fax: 718-696-3950 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/11/X275

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who attend The High School of Computers and Technology is a Career and Technical an information session Education (CTE) school. We provide an environment where students prepare for a career in the computer industry as they are building a foundation to ■ Then to New York City further their education in college or a post-secondary technical school. Mutual residents respect, understanding, value for community and a quest for knowledge serve Special Education Services as guiding principles for our students and staff. All instruction is interdisciplinary ■ Collaborative Team Teaching and hands-on, through project-based education. Students will be able to obtain (CTT) certification(s) in specific fields while earning a Regents diploma. ■ SETSS ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: A+ Computer Repair, Network Plus, Microsoft Office Specialist Enrollment (10/31/2008) (MOS) ■ Total Students: 490 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Community-Based Organizations: Vision Education, South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp. (SoBRO), Federation Employment and Guidance Accountability Reports Services, Inc. (FEGS) ■ Higher Education Institutions: Bronx Community 06-07 07-08 College, Monroe College, Pace University ■ Not-for-Profit: Literacy, Inc. Progress Report N/A A Quality PP EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Review ■ Leadership & Support: Student Council, Literacy tutoring at a local elementary school, Peer Mediation ■ Academic: Robotics, Bronx River Project ■ Clubs: Anime, Book, Chess, Journalism, Geocaching, Internet, Photography, Video Game, Web Design Team PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball

Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code (navy blue slacks and a light blue, collared shirt).

SELECTION 2008 PROGRAM 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD SEATS APPLICANTS High School of Computers and Technology (Computer Science & Technology) Limited All students will complete a four year sequence of X01X 9 135 1401 computer repair and maintenance and will be required Unscreened to complete exams in Microsoft Office, A+ Computer hardware and software and Cisco Networking.

High School of Computers and Technology DBN 11X275 ■ 79 HOLCOMBE L. RUCKER SCHOOL

Bronx OF COMMUNITY RESEARCH Address: 965 Longwood Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 Subway: 6 to Longwood Avenue; 2, 5 to Prospect Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Avenue Tel: 718-860-1053 Bus: BX4, BX6, BX17, BX19, BX27, BX35 to Fax: 718-860-1321 Longwood Avenue & Southern Boulevard E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/08/X332

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who attend The mission of Holcombe L. Rucker School of Community Research is to an information session foster a community that collaborates to produce confident young adults with a commitment to creative learning and academic excellence. We promote ■ Then to New York City high expectations for students in all areas: academic, artistic, physical, health, residents citizenship and service. We will commit the resources necessary to establish Special Education Services and maintain a respectful and caring environment that offers student-centered ■ Collaborative Team Teaching instruction based on research and information-driven decision making. Our (CTT) challenging curriculum emphasizes community research and collaboration with ■ SETSS outside partners to enhance student learning. ELL Programs ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Programs: School Service, Financial Literacy, Writer’s Workshop, Caribbean ■ Total Students: 292 Literature, Acting Out, Technology, College Now, The Leadership Program, ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Credit Recovery, Regents Prep 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Community-Based Organizations: Aspira, Bronx Ensemble ■ Hospital 06-07 07-08 Outreach: Morris Heights Health Center ■ Higher Education Institutions: Progress Report N/A N/A Hostos Community College (College Now Program), Gotta Go Tours (College ■ Quality PP tours), Career Counsel, National Hispanic College Fairs Cultural/Arts Review Organizations: Bronx Arts Ensemble ■ Not-for-Profit: Institute for Student Achievement EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Academic: Model United Nations, Student Government, School Newspaper, Saturday School, Internships, Backyard Toxicology, Urban Word, Technology, Open House Regents Preparation ■ Artistic: Dance, Art ■ Clubs: Ladies First, Men of Majesty, Cheerleading, Peer Tutoring, Community Service, Cultural Enrichment, Information College Prep, Artistic Expression Families can visit after school Mondays through Thursdays SCHOOL SPORTS between the hours of ■ Intramural Basketball 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code. (Boys and girls wear light grey slacks/skirts, black shoes and a light blue button dress shirt with tie.) ■ Extended Day Program

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Holcombe L. Rucker School of Community Limited 9 108 236 Research Y22A (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened 10 10 19

Holcombe L. Rucker School of Community Research DBN 08X332 ■ 80 HOSTOS-LINCOLN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE Address: 475 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451 Subway: 2, 4, 5 to 149th Street-Grand Concourse Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Bus: BX1, BX19 to 149th Street-Grand Tel: 718-518-4333 Concourse Fax: 718-518-4321 Bronx Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/07/X500

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th We are an early college secondary school located on the campus of Hostos graders Community College. Our school is a collaboration between the Department of Education and the City University of New York. Our students are expected to ■ Then to New York City graduate with a Regents diploma granted by the Department of Education and residents an Associate Degree from Hostos Community College. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: College classes at Hostos Community College, College Now, ■ SETSS Liberty Partnership, After-school and Weekend Tutorials, Allied Health Science ELL Programs Program with internships at Lincoln Hospital ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ ESL ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, English Language and Enrollment (10/31/2008) Composition, Spanish Language ■ Total Students: 517 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Community-Based-Organization: Liberty Partnership Hospital Outreach: Lincoln Hospital ■ Higher Education Institution: Hostos Community Accountability Reports College 06-07 07-08 Progress Report BB EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Quality PP Leadership & Support: Student Government, Peer Council, Peer Mediation, Review Jeter’s Leaders, Joe Torre Foundation ■ Academic: Debate, Yearbook, Newspaper, Literary Magazine, National Honor Society ■ Artistic: Drama, Dance ■ Club: Chess PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Girls: Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Girls: Basketball

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS 9 81 2003 Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science (Health Professions) X14J Screened 10 10 93

Selection Criteria English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Attendance at an information session Writing Sample, Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science DBN 07X500 ■ 81 IN-TECH ACADEMY

Bronx (MS/HS 368) Address: 2975 Tibbett Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463 Subway: 1 to 225th or 231st Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: BX1, BX20 to W. 231st Street & Broadway; Tel: 718-432-4300 BX7 to W. 225th & Marble Hill; BX9 to Kingsbridge Fax: 718-432-4310 Road & W. 225th Street; BX10 to W. 231st Street E-Mail: [email protected] & Tibbett Avenue Website: www.intech-academy.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS IN-Tech Academy is the magnet school of applied global technology serving a ■ Priority to continuing 8th population of students in grades 6 through 12. We strive to give our students the graders knowledge needed to become independent learners and original thinkers. We ■ Then to IS7 students in use technology to organize, compile, analyze and create new information which District 10 will ensure success in our competitive technological world. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: Computer Repair (A+), Cisco Academy, Microsoft Office ■ SETSS Certification, Regents Prep, After-school Tutoring, College Now, Gaining Early ELL Programs Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP), Computer ■ ESL Graphics, Journalism, Virtual Enterprise, Video Production, Digital Photography, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Dream Job USA Today, IC3, Web Page Design, Global Video Conferencing, ■ ■ Total Students: 1010 Engineering, CollegeEd Program, Meteorology, Forensic Science Advanced ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Placement Course: Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Environmental Science, Spanish Language Accountability Reports PARTNERSHIPS 06-07 07-08 ■ Community-Based Organizations: The City University of New York CUNY- Progress Report CB Adult & Continuing Education Program, Riverdale Neighborhood House, ■ Quality WW Mosholu Montefiore Community Center Higher Education Institutions: Review Manhattan College, Lehman College, Mercy College ■ Corporate: Microsoft Corporation, Turner Construction, NBC, USA Today, Cablevision ■ Other: Foundation for Excellent Schools Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES dress code ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government ■ Academic: Yearbook, School ■ Extended Day Program Newspaper ■ Artistic: Band, Drama, Dance, Art ■ Clubs: Robotics, Guitar (Lessons), MOUSE Squad, DreamYard Poetry Slam, Dance, Microsoft Summer Open House Challenge, Digital Media, Wave Hill Environmental Program Information PSAL SPORTS TEAMS School Tours and Interviews ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball ■ Girls: Basketball, Softball encouraged by appointment only. Please call 718-432-4300, SCHOOL SPORTS ext. 1551 to schedule. ■ Intramural Baseball, Basketball, Softball, Track, Volleyball

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Information and Network Technology Academy (Computer Science & Technology) X78A Screened 9 136 800

IN-Tech Academy (MS/HS 368) DBN 10X368 ■ 82 INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Address: 345 Brook Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454 Subway: 6 to Brook Avenue Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: BX15, BX17, BX41 to 142nd Street; BX19 to Tel: 718-665-4128 Brook Avenue Fax: 718-665-4547 Bronx E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.internationalsnps.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who attend We are a community of English Language Learners from all parts of the world an information session and learning and working together in teams. Our school and classes are small. are New York City residents Students receive personal attention from teachers and school staff. Everyone living in this country four years learns English while learning math, science and social studies. Students are or fewer and are of limited given a college preparatory experience along with internship opportunities English proficiency in preparation for life after high school. We are part of a growing network of international schools with over twenty years of successful experiences working Special Education Services with recent immigrant youth and their families. ■ Services provided as needed ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: Small academic classes that incorporate English and native Enrollment (10/31/2008) languages, Internship, Advisory/Advocacy Groups, College Now, Dance, ■ Total Students: 257 Theatre, Photography, Martial Arts ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Hospital Outreach: Morris Heights Health Clinic ■ Higher Education Accountability Reports Institutions: Hostos Community College, Bard College ■ Cultural/Arts 06-07 07-08 Organizations: Bronx Arts Ensemble, French Embassy, Learning through an Progress ■ Report N/A N/A Expanded Arts Program (LEAP), Urban Word Not-for-Profit: Internationals Quality Network for Public Schools, International Rescue Committee Review PP EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Academic: Before and After-school Tutoring ■ Clubs: Engineering, Poetry, Honors Open House Information SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Please call 718-665-4128 for Open Intramural Basketball, Karate, Soccer, Volleyball, Baseball House dates and times. Important Information! ■ All classes are taught in English and students can use their native language skills to acquire more understanding and prepare assignments and projects. ■ Students receive support for language development in every class. ■ Our school requires an Academic Porfolio for Assessment. ■ Internship requirement for graduation.

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9 81 165 International Community High School (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Y23A Screened 10 10 12

Selection Criteria: New York City resident living in this country four years or fewer of limited English proficiency

International Community High School DBN 07X334 ■ 83 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FOR

Bronx LIBERAL ARTS Address: Walton Educational Campus Subway: D, 4 to Kingsbridge Road 2780 Reservoir Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468 Bus: BX1, BX2 to Grand Concourse, BX20 Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible to Kingsbridge Road; BX26, BX28 to Jerome Tel: 718-329-8570 Avenue & Kingsbridge Road; BX38 to University & Fax: 718-329-8572 Riverdale Avenues Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/10/X342

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS We nurture our students to become fully functional in both English and their native ■ Priority to continuing 8th language, Spanish. They will graduate with the tools necessary to compete in the graders 21st century. We believe our students are assets to the community and will serve ■ Then to students who attend as role models who respect and are proud of their own culture as well as the culture an information session of others. The International School for Liberal Arts (ISLA) is designed to foster ■ Then to New York City success for all students so that they graduate prepared for college and careers. residents Special Education Services COURSES & PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Honors Mathematics, Accelerated Track ■ Language ELL Programs Class: Spanish ■ ESL ■ Bilingual Program PARTNERSHIPS ■ • Spanish Higher Education Institution: Fordham University Enrollment (10/31/2008) EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Total Students: 499 ■ Leadership & Support: Council for Unity ■ Clubs: Newsletter, Chess, ■ Grades served (2010-2011): Poetry 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Accountability Reports SCHOOL SPORTS ■ 06-07 07-08 Softball, Baseball, Volleyball, Football Progress Report N/A N/A Quality Review PW

Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code ■ Extended Day Program (for incoming 9th graders) ■ Community Service Requirement

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Limited International School for Liberal Arts Y24A 9 81 367 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

International School for Liberal Arts DBN 10X342 ■ 84 JANE ADDAMS HIGH SCHOOL FOR ACADEMICS AND CAREERS CTE SCHOOL Address: 900 Tinton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456 Subway: 2, 5 to Prospect Avenue Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: BX4, BX17 to Prospect Ave; BX6 to Tinton Avenue Tel: 718-292-4513 Fax: 718-292-1947 Bronx E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/08/X650

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City Jane Addams High School for Academics and Careers strives to create residents successful, respectful and confident citizens. Our students, parents and staff thrive through strong communication and collaboration. We have high Special Education Services expectations and equip our students with a strong work ethic and excellent ■ Collaborative Team Teaching career & technological skills. Upon graduation, our students are prepared to (CTT) compete in the international arena. ■ SETSS ■ Special Class COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Legal Studies, Health Professions, Cosmetology, Barbering, ■ ESL Virtual Enterprise, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality and Travel, Honors Programs, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Chemistry, Physics, National Honor Society, Environmental Research, Theatre ■ Total Students: 1487 Arts, Living for the Young Family through Education (LYFE), College Now ■ ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Language Classes: French, Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: 9, 10, 11, 12 English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Government and Politics: United States, United States History, World History Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress ■ Community-Based Organization: Urban Health Plan, Inc. ■ Hospital Report CD Quality Outreach: Lincoln Hospital, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, Bronx Review PW Rehabilitation Center ■ Higher Education Institutions: Cornell University, Brandeis University, Lehman College, John Jay College, Monroe College ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: Bronx River Arts Center (BRAC) ■ Not-for- Profit: buildOn, Reading Excellence and Discovery (READ), Read to Me, Peter Important Information! Jay Sharp Foundation ■ Corporate: Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, JetBlue Airlines, ■ Extended Day Program Liberty Travel, American Express, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Philip DeMaiolo requirement for Abigail Kirsch, Hogan & Hartson, LLP ■ Internship requirement ■ Student Summer Orientation EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Summer Internship Program ■ Leadership & Support: School Leadership Team, Student Government, offered Research Club, Teen Talk, School Newspaper, Yearbook Committee ■ Weekend Program offered ■ Academic: Literary Magazine, Envirothon, Mock Trial, Moot Court, Virtual ■ Most students graduate with Enterprise, Hospitality and Travel, Advanced Placement and PSAT/SAT a CTE endorsed diploma and Preparation ■ Artistic: Art Exhibition, Spoken Word and Poetry Slam, Hair Show receive scholarships. Competition, Holiday Show, Beauty Bash, Jane Addams (JA) Idol, Black History and Hispanic Heritage, Multicultural Day ■ Clubs: Women of Essence, Boys to Men, buildOn, Dance, Step Team, Cheerleading, Double Dutch, JV Basketball, Track, Art Appreciation, Ceramics, Graffiti Design, Poetry and Drama, Community Open House Beautification, Writing, Voice and Music, Peer Educators, Weight Training Information PSAL SPORTS TEAMS We have an open door ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer ■ Girls: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, policy. All visitors are welcome. Softball, Volleyball Please call for a tour or visit Jane Addams’ booth at the High School Fairs for more details.

Jane Addams High School for Academics and Careers DBN 08X650 ■ 85 JANE ADDAMS HIGH SCHOOL FOR

Bronx ACADEMICS AND CAREERS (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application! CTE SCHOOL

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Entrepreneurship/Virtual Enterprise (Business) 9 75 435 Focus on business skills, computer literacy using Microsoft Office Systems (MOS); Students must pass X68A Screened exams in MOS to enter junior year Entrepreneurship class; Seniors run Virtual Business using technology & guidance 10 10 41 from industry specialists Selection Criteria: English (70-100) Math (70-100) Social Studies (70-100) Science (70-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Legal Studies (Law & Government) 9 75 550 Civil, criminal, constitutional, and business law, X68B Screened mock trial, moot court, youth and the law, juvenile justice, internships 10 10 44

Selection Criteria: English (70-100) Math (70-100) Social Studies (70-100) Science (70-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Attendance at an information session Review of Attendance & Punctuality Academy of Hospitality and Travel (Business) 9 50 267 Hospitality and Travel, world of work, systems X68C Screened applications, paid summer internships; collegiate or external experience 10 10 25 Selection Criteria: English (70-100) Math (70-100) Social Studies (70-100) Science (70-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Attendance at an information session Review of Attendance & Punctuality Medical Assistant (Health Professions) 9 75 648 Performing technical and clerical duties in a physician’s office; including patient scheduling, filing, vital signs, x- X68E Screened rays, EKGs; phlebotomy training; changing and removal of dressings, removal of sutures and other routine office 10 10 49 procedures Selection Criteria: English (70-100) Math (70-100) Social Studies (70-100) Science (70-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Attendance at an information session Review of Attendance & Punctuality Cosmetology and Salon Management (Cosmetology) 9 100 635 Biology of skin, shampooing, waxing, styling, coloring, X68J Screened manicures, pedicures, hygienic techniques, external internships 10 10 56 Selection Criteria: English (70-100) Math (70-100) Social Studies (70-100) Science (70-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Attendance at an information session Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Jane Addams High School for Academics and Careers DBN 08X650 ■ 86 JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL

Address: John F. Kennedy Educational Campus Subway: 1 to 225th Street or 231st Street 99 Terrace View Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463 Bus: BX1, BX20 to W. 231st Street; BX7 to W. Site Accessibility: Not Accessible 225th Street & Marble Hill; BX9 to Kingsbridge Tel: 718-817-7400 Road & W. 225th Street; BX10 to W. 231st Street Bronx Fax: 718-562-5132 & Tibbett Avenue Website: www.wearekennedy.com

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility ■ John F. Kennedy High School prepares students for academic excellence by Priority to zoned students engaging them in 21st century skills training integrated into smaller learning who attend an information environments structured around careers in the Digital Communications session industry. ■ Then to New York City residents who attend an COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS information session ■ Programs: Digital Production, Website Design, Entrepreneurship, Video ■ Then to New York City Production, Music Production, Desktop Publishing, Virtual Enterprise, Sports residents through Journalism, Business Management, Talent Search, 21st Century Special Education Services Extended Day Program ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish ■ Advanced ■ Collaborative Team Teaching Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Literature and (CTT) Composition, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, United States History ■ SETSS ■ Special Class PARTNERSHIPS ELL Programs ■ Community-Based Organizations: Alternative Education Program, ■ ESL Federation Employment and Guidance Service, Inc. (F.E.G.S.), Community ■ Bilingual Program Association of Progressive Dominicans, Inc. (ACDP), Sports & Arts in Schools ■ ■ • Spanish Foundation Hospital Outreach: Mount Sinai Hospital Higher Education Institutions: Lehman College, City University of New York, Bronx Community Enrollment (10/31/2008) College, Medgar Evers College ■ Corporate: The Witkoff Group ■ Total Students: 1617 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 9, 10, 11, 12 ■ Leadership & Support: National Honor Society, Arista, Peer Mediators, Accountability Reports Spanish Honor Society, Senior Student Council, Los Paleteros de JFK, Video 06-07 07-08 Yearbook, Filming, Voting is Power, Digital and Audio Recording ■ Academic: ■ Progress DC buildOn, Mock Trial, “Eternal Flame” Newspaper Artistic: Choir, Literario Report ■ Quality Cultural, Band, Drama, Yearbook Clubs: Chess, Environmental, Step Review PW Team, Cheerleaders, Kennedy Cares, Filming, O-Ambassadors, Fitness, Entrepreneur PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Important Information! Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor ■ Our school observes a uniform dress Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball code ■ Our school requires an Academic Digital Portfolio for Assessment ■ Extended Day Program Open House Information ■ Student Summer Orientation Open Houses will be held in ■ Summer Internship Program offered October and November 2009 and then again in May and June 2010. Please call the guidance office for more information

John F. Kennedy High School DBN 10X475 ■ 87 JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL

Bronx (CONTINUED)

Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Bronx Digital Academy 9 450 1639 (Computer Science & Technology) X15D Limited Courses include digital music and video productions, Unscreened business management, sports journalism 10 10 114

John F. Kennedy High School DBN 10X475 ■ 88 JONATHAN LEVIN HIGH SCHOOL FOR MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS Address: William Howard Taft Educational Campus Subway: D, 4 to 170th Street 240 East 172nd Street, Bronx, NY 10457 Bus: BX1, BX2 to 172nd Street & Grand Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Concourse; BX11 to 170th Street & Sheridan or Tel: 718-992-3709 Morris Avenue; BX18 to 170th Street & Sheridan Bronx Fax: 718-992-4170 Avenue; BX32 to 171st Street & Morris Avenue E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.jonathanlevinhs.org

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility ■ Our school affords motivated students the opportunity to acquire the strong Priority to Bronx residents foundation needed to join the growing field of media, technology and ■ Then to New York City communications. Students work with state-of-the-art technology which residents is embedded in every subject area. Students are introduced to the fields of Special Education Services journalism, photography, web design and film and will gain the skills and ■ Collaborative Team Teaching knowledge necessary to contribute to an institution of higher learning and/or (CTT) the workforce. ■ SETSS ■ Special Class COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Introduction to Media Communications, Journalism, Visual ■ ESL Studies, College Now, Film ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Course: English Language and Composition Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 457 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Community-Based Organizations: The Leadership Program ■ Higher 9, 10, 11, 12 Education Institutions: Syracuse University, University of Vermont, Accountability Reports Lehman College, Bronx Community College ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: 06-07 07-08 Downtown Community Television (DCTV) ■ Not-for-Profit: Hispanic Progress CA Information and Telecommunications Network (HITN TV), Bronxnet Report ■ Quality Corporate: Cablevision, Learning Leaders/NBC Review WP EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Important Information! ■ Leadership & Support: Community Service, Peer Tutoring ■ Academic: After-school Tutoring, PM School, Saturday School ■ Our school observes a uniform dress ■ ■ code (white shirt, black pants) Artistic: Chorus, Step Team Clubs: Film, Poetry, Chess ■ Extended Day Program PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Block Programming for students ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball Open House SCHOOL SPORTS Information ■ Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Volleyball, Tennis, Bowling, Track and Field, Girls Our Open House will be held on the Softball first Saturday in November. Please contact our Parent Coordinator.

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Jonathan Levin High School for 9 108 441 Media and Communications (Film/Video) X54A Ed. Opt. Media-based courses: Introduction to Media and Communications, Journalism, Visual Studies, Film 10 10 38

Jonathan Levin High School for Media and Communications DBN 09X414 ■ 89 KINGSBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL

Bronx HIGH SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Address: Walton Educational Campus Subway: D, 4 to Kingsbridge Road 2780 Reservoir Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468 Bus: BX1, BX2 to Grand Concourse; BX20 to Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Kingsbridge Road; BX26, BX28 to Jerome Tel: 718-329-8580 Avenue & Kingsbridge Road; BX38 to University Fax: 718-329-8582 & Riverdale Avenues E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/10/X268

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS Our mission is to serve recent immigrant English Language Learners and ■ Open to New York City prepare them with the linguistic, academic and cultural skills needed for success residents who have lived in college and beyond. We integrate language development and content using in the United States four cooperative learning strategies. Students work together in order to complete in- years or fewer at the time of depth projects and develop their communication skills. admission to high school and whose native language is not English COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Programs: School Health Program, Internships Special Education Services ■ Services Provided as Needed PARTNERSHIPS ELL Programs ■ Community-Based Organizations: New York Botanical Garden’s Project ■ ESL Bronx Green-Up, CampInteractive, Sierra Club, Bronx Zoo, Committee for Enrollment (10/31/2008) Hispanic Youth and Families, American Museum of Natural History, Opening ■ Total Students: 437 Act, Publicolor ■ Hospital Outreach: Montefiore Hospital on-site clinic ■ Higher ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Education Institution: Lehman College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Bronx 9, 10, 11, 12 Museum of the Arts, Carnegie Hall ■ Corporate: Burton Snowboards USA ■ Accountability Reports Other: 21st Century Grant 06-07 07-08 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Progress ■ Report N/A N/A Academic: After-school Classes in English, Math, Music, Social Studies and ■ ■ Quality PP Science Artistic: After-school Classes in Art and Video Clubs: Student Review Council, School Store, Paint PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Important Information! Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor ■ Performance-based assessment Track, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball (including academic portfolios) ■ Extended Day Program SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Internships required for ■ Our school participates in the Walton Educational Campus PSAL Program. graduation Open House Information Please call the school at 718-329-8580 for additional information.

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Kingsbridge International High School (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) X86R Screened 9 108 452

Selection Criteria: New York City resident living in this country four years or fewer of limited English proficiency

Kingsbridge International High School DBN 10X268 ■ 90 KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREPARATORY ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Address: Theodore Roosevelt Educational Campus Subway: C, D, 4 to Fordham Road followed by 500 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458 BX12 Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: BX12, BX2, BX9, BX22, BX41 to Fordham Tel: 718-933-1247 Road & Washington Avenue Bronx Fax: 718-933-1568 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/10/X374

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy (KAPPA) International High School attend an information session offers a traditional humanities-based education focused on understanding the ■ Then to New York City issues facing our global community. KAPPA students, families and teachers are residents committed to achieving academic and personal excellence while developing the values of integrity, honor and respect. All students participate in an advisory Special Education Services program which will cultivate the strong personal relationships upon which our ■ Collaborative Team Teaching community is built. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Advisory, Model United Nations program, Mandatory Music and ■ ESL Foreign Language study ■ Language Classes: Chinese, Modern Greek Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 222 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Model United Nations ■ Not-for-Profit: 9, 10, 11, 12 Replications, Inc., KAPPA Schools Network Accountability Reports EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 06-07 07-08 ■ ■ Progress Leadership & Support: Student Government Clubs: Greek, Chess, Drama, Report N/A N/A Music Ensembles, Literary Journal, Science Quality N/A N/A Review SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Soccer

Important Information! ■ Student Summer Orientation ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code ■ Extended Day Program

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Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Limited 9 81 423 International High School Y32A (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened 10 10 19

Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy International High School DBN 10X374 ■ 91 LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE Bronx

Address: 1701 Fulton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457 Subway: 2, 5 to 3rd Avenue & 149th Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible followed by BX15 or BX55 Tel: 718-299-7490 Bus: BX15, BX55 to 3rd Avenue & E. 174th E-Mail: [email protected] Street Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/09/X276

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS Leadership Institute is a small community-based high school founded by youth ■ Priority to students who and educators at Sistas and Brothas United, the youth affiliate of the Northwest attend an information session Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition. Through partnerships, the school trains ■ Then to Bronx residents youth to be leaders who take charge of their schools and communities. Yearly ■ Then to New York City Community Action Projects give students the skills they need to take action in residents their communities. A focus on social justice helps students understand their Special Education Services rights in a fair, democratic society. We prepare students for the college of their ■ Collaborative Team Teaching choice through an excellent education. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Community Action Projects, High School to College Preparation, ■ ESL Leadership/Advisory, Writer’s Workshop Lab, Youth Leadership Enrollment (10/31/2008) PARTNERSHIPS ■ Total Students: 328 ■ Community-Based Organizations: Sistas and Brothas United, Northwest ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition ■ Higher Education Institution: Fordham 9, 10, 11, 12 University ■ Not-for-Profit: New Visions for Public Schools Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Progress ■ Leadership & Support: Tutoring, Mentoring ■ Clubs: Will be based on student Report N/A N/A Quality interest Review UP SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Will be based on student interest

Important Information! ■ Community Action Projects required for graduation

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Limited Leadership Institute X06R 9 81 450 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

Leadership Institute DBN 09X276 ■ 92 MARBLE HILL HIGH SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Address: John F. Kennedy Educational Campus Subway: 1 to 225th Street or 231st Street 99 Terrace View Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463 Bus: BX1, BX20 to W. 231st Street; BX7 to W. Site Accessibility: Not Accessible 225th Street & Marble Hill; BX9 to Kingsbridge Tel: 718-561-0973 Road & W. 225th Street; BX10 to W. 231st Street Bronx Fax: 718-561-5612 & Tibbett Avenue E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.Marblehillschool.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS The curriculum of Marble Hill High School for International Studies focuses on ■ Priority to Bronx residents international studies, global awareness and world languages. Our goal is to ■ Then to New York City promote understanding and knowledge of other cultures as we prepare students residents for the future.The school provides opportunities for international exchange Special Education Services programs to various countries for 10th-12th grade students. We have an ■ Collaborative Team Teaching international community representing more than 49 countries. Over 40 different (CTT) languages are spoken by our students. Essential features of the instructional ■ SETSS program include inquiry-based learning, required world language instruction, ELL Programs creative arts, technology and portfolio presentations. ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Total Students: 428 Programs: 9th: Humanities, ESL and ELA, Integrated Algebra, Environmental Science, Japanese, Italian, ESL, Advisory, Art, PE 10th: Humanities, Geometry, ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Living Environment, Japanese, Italian, ESL, ELA, Advisory, Art, Health, PE 9, 10, 11, 12 11th: US History, Trigonometry, US Literature and/or ESL, Chemistry, Foreign Accountability Reports Language, ELA Electives, SAT Prep, Advisory, Community Service, PE 12th: 06-07 07-08 Economics, Government, Math B, Chemistry or Physics, ELA and/or ESL, Progress AA Senior Seminar, Electives, Community Service, 1 semester of PE, and/or AP Report ■ Quality Classes AP Courses for juniors and seniors Language Classes: English, Review WO French, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Economics: Macro, English Literature and Composition, Spanish Language Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform PARTNERSHIPS dress code (boys and girls wear ■ Community-Based Organizations: buildOn, Riverdale Neighborhood House, white collared top and khaki, Inwood Park ■ Higher Education Institutions: Teachers College Columbia black, navy or dark grey pants/ University, Lehman College (College Now), Barnard College ■ Cultural/Arts skirts and black shoes; boys must Organizations: DreamYard Project, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, wear a tie) Theatre Development Fund, Carnegie Hall (Global Encounters) ■ Not-For- ■ Academic Portfolio-based Profit: Minds Matter, Commission on Human Rights, Peace Corps Fellows, assessments (twice a year) and Theatre Development Fund ■ Financial Institution: Citibank a Senior Exit Project required for graduation; projects for every EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES marking period are required ■ Leadership & Support: Student Council, Peer Mediation, Model United ■ 8:00-9:00 AM Peer Tutoring, Nations (UN), Principal’s Admissions Committee, Japanese Club, Math Club, 3:40-4:40 PM Extended Day Chess Club, Yearbook Committee ■ Academic: National Honor Society, Peer Tutoring and Saturday Program Tutoring, Study Hall, ESL Immersion Tutoring, Saturday Academy ■ Artistic: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Lincoln Center Open Stage & LEAD Program, Theatre Development Fund Stage ■ Summer Orientation Program for Doors & RAP Program, Carnegie Hall Global Encounters Program, DreamYard new students Prep -Studio Art, World Dance, Filmmaking, Drama ■ Clubs: Environmental, ■ Community Service Requirement buildOn (formerly Building with Books), Math (grades 11-12, two hours weekly) ■ 4 years of Math and Science required ■ Language Study required for 3-4 years

Marble Hill High School for International Studies DBN 10X477 ■ 93 MARBLE HILL HIGH SCHOOL FOR Bronx INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (CONTINUED)

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS Reminder: ■ Cardio, Basketball, Tae-Bo, Track and Field, Calisthenics Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS International Studies (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) 9 78 643 Open to English speakers only; not for English Language Learners. Focuses on the study of international X43A Screened connections, cultural exchanges, world languages, world art and music, humanities studies and technology 10 10 35 seminars. Selection Criteria: Attendance at an information session Writing Sample

International Academy (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) 9 30 113 For English Language Learners: an ESL immersion academy for recently arrived international students with X43B Screened fewer than 4 years in this country. Focuses on international connections, cultural exchanges, world languages, world 10 10 4 art and music, humanities

Selection Criteria: Interview Writing Sample

Marble Hill High School for International Studies DBN 10X477 ■ 9694 THE MARIE CURIE HIGH SCHOOL FOR NURSING, MEDICINE, AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Address: 120 West 231st Street, Bronx, NY 10463 Subway: 1 to W. 238th Street followed by BX3; 4 Site Accessibility: Not Accessible to Kingsbridge Road followed by BX3 Tel: 718-432-6491 Bus: BX3 to Sedgwick Avenue & W. 231st Fax: 718-796-7051 Street; BX1, BX2 to Sedgwick Avenue & Fort Bronx E-Mail: [email protected] Independence Street Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/10/X237

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS Our goal is to inspire students to learn as much as they can about health to ■ Priority to continuing 8th prepare them for life experiences and future careers in health-related professions. graders Students will master skills in literacy, technology and community responsibility. ■ Then to students who attend Graduates will succeed as a result of advanced level courses in math, science, an information session and our interdisciplinary health curriculum. Courses are infused with various ■ Then to Bronx residents ■ themes, skills and contemporary issues prominent in the field of health. Then to New York City Students receive classroom visits from health care professionals and may take residents trips to observe them in the workplace. Our partnerships provide students with Special Education Services academic support, mentoring and extended learning opportunities. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: College Now, College Center, Advisory, Internships in local Bronx ELL Programs hospitals and other health-related settings, Distance Learning Opportunites, ■ ESL Health Career Awareness, Extended Day, Weekend Academies, Health Enrollment (10/31/2008) certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), First Aid ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placment ■ Total Students: 405 Courses: English Literature and Composition, Spanish Language, United ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): States History 9, 10, 11, 12 Accountability Reports PARTNERSHIPS 06-07 07-08 ■ Community-Based Organization: Mosholu Montefiore Community Center Progress ■ Hospital Outreach: North Central Bronx Hospital, Bellevue Hospital, New Report N/A A Quality York-Presbyterian Hospital; St. Patrick’s Nursing Home, Terrace Center Nursing Review PW Home, Jewish Home & Hospital Geriatric Career Development Program, Riverdale Veterinarian, NARAL ■ Higher Education Institution: Lehman College, Bronx Community College, Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Teachers College, Partnership for Excellence ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: Manhattan Open House Theatre Club ■ Not-for-Profit: Riverdale Mental Health Association ■ Other: Information New York State Office of Mental Health Open Houses are held in the spring and the fall - take a tour and EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES learn about our program! ■ Leadership & Support: Student Council, Summer Orientation, Summer Leadership Academy, Summer Camp ■ Academic: SAT Prep Program, Extended Day/Credit Recovery, After-school Tutoring, Saturday Regents Prep Program, In School Youth Program ■ Clubs: Green, French, Yearbook, Knitting, Important Information! Yoga, Dance, Cheerleaders, Steel Drum Band, Visual Arts, Discussion Groups, ■ Our school observes a uniform Get Fit/Eat Wise, Capoeira (Brazilian Martial Arts), Vocal, Audio Visual, Gay dress code. All students wear Straight Alliance, Photography scrub tops in a different color for each grade. SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Running, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

The Marie Curie High School for Nursing, Limited Medicine, and Allied Health Professions X62X 9 135 1272 (Health Professions) Unscreened The Marie Curie High School for Nursing, Medicine, and Allied Health Professions DBN 10X237 ■ 95 THE METROPOLITAN HIGH SCHOOL Bronx

Address: 1180 Rev. James A. Polite Avenue, Subway: 2, 5 to Simpson Street Bronx, NY 10459 Bus: BX17 to E. 169th Street & Prospect Avenue Tel: 718-991-4634 Fax: 718-542-7294 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/12/X248

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who attend Metropolitan High School is a replication of Chicago’s Noble Street Charter an information session High School which has a strong record of success in Chicago. Our mission is to educate and cultivate students who will excel academically, demonstrate ■ Then to Bronx residents a sense of civic responsibility and manifest respect for their community, their ■ Then to New York City residents natural environment and the people they encounter from all walks of life. By Special Education Services taking a first-rate academic curriculum and adding service to the community, ■ Collaborative Team Teaching engagement in present-day ecological challenges, a demanding physical fitness (CTT) program and a strict code of discipline, the school produces well-rounded young ■ SETSS adults who have the capacity to function effectively as lifelong learners and ELL Programs productive citizens. ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Total Students: 334 Programs: Double Literacy and Mathematics Classes, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), Collins Writing , Culture of Respect and ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Responsibility, Advisories, Music, Art ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English 9, 10, 11, 12 Literature and Composition, Spanish Language Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress ■ Community-Based Organizations: Sponsors for Educational Opportunity, Report N/A N/A Quality Bronx Arts Ensemble, New York Cares Youth Service Program, New York Review PW City Commission on Human Rights Peer Mediator Program, Adolescent and Family Comprehensive Services (AFCS) ■ Higher Education Institutions: Bronx Community College, Teachers College Columbia University ■ Cultural/ Arts Organizations: Bronx Arts Ensemble, Poet's House, Periwinkle Drama Important Information! Productions ■ Not-for-Profit: Children’s Aid Society, Planned Parenthood ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Community Service requirement ■ Leadership & Support: Liberty Partnerships Tutoring, Scholar Shop ■ Extended Day Program ■ Artistic: Music and Art classes through Bronx Arts Ensemble ■ Clubs: School ■ Student Summer Orientation Newsletter, Yearbook, Gay Straight Alliance, New York Cares, Student Council, Art, Karate, Dance, Talent, Chess, Knitting, Computer PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Open House ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball, JV Basketball, Soccer ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, JV Softball Information Please contact the school for Open House dates and times.

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9 81 500 The Metropolitan High School Limited (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) X77R Unscreened 10 10 32

The Metropolitan High School DBN 12X248 ■ 96 MILLENNIUM ART ACADEMY

Address: Adlai E. Stevenson Educational Campus Subway: 6 to Parkchester followed by BX36, 1980 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 BX39 Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: BX36, BX39 to Pugsley & Lafayette Tel: 718-824-0978 Avenues; BX5 to White Plains Road & Story Bronx Fax: 718-824-0963 Avenue (behind shopping center) E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.bxmaa.org

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility The Millennium Art Academy is a small, award-winning art and intergenerational ■ Priority to students who attend high school. The school’s exceptional visual art and intergenerational programs an information session with the elderly help students to develop creatively, emotionally and intellectually. ■ Then to Bronx students Students learn by doing, exploring, discovering, connecting, creating, discussing, ■ Then to New York City debating, writing, revising and sharing. Faculty and visiting artists work together, residents along with our school’s nurturing support team, to provide students with the tools Special Education Services needed to become confident, morally responsible adults. Emphasis is placed ■ Collaborative Team Teaching on teaching students to be accountable for their learning, choices and actions. (CTT) Student Advisories and a staff that goes beyond the call of duty on a daily basis, ■ SETSS assist greatly in this regard. ■ Special Class ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: Visual Arts: Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Illustration, Mixed-media, Graphic and Digital Design, Cartooning, Anime, Photography, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Documentary film-making; Intergenerational Programs: Intergenerational Work ■ Total Students: 487 Study Program (IWSP) and Millennium Pearl Initiative (MPI) where students ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): work with the elderly weekly at the academy and at nursing homes & senior 9, 10, 11, 12 centers to write, design, illustrate and publish books about the lives of elders; Accountability Reports College-Now, Gardening Project, Senior Seminar, Young Gerontologists 06-07 07-08 Work Internship Program (to explore careers in gerontology) ■ Language ■ Progress AA Class: Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: English Literature and Report Composition, Government and Politics: United States, Spanish Language, Quality Review PW Studio Art: 2-D Design, Studio Art: Drawing PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organization: The Knowledge Project ■ Higher Education Institution: Teachers College Columbia University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: DreamYard, Elders Share the Arts ■ Not-for-Profit: New York City Department for the Aging Important Information! ■ Extended Day Program, Saturday EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Program and Summer School Leadership & Support: Student Advisory and Leadership; Student ■ expected (based on students’ Government, Campus Senate Academic: Required Math and English academic needs) Language Arts (ELA) After-school Tutoring; Saturday Regents Preparation, ■ Academic and Art Portfolio SAT Preparation, AMP Reading System, English Classes for English ■ Presentations Language Learners (ELLs) Artistic: Mural Painting, Campus Choir, Band, ■ Parental Involvement is expected Dance, School Newspaper, Chess, Fashion and Modeling, Creative Writing ■ and encouraged Clubs: Cartooning/Anime, Step, Salsa Dance, Chess Club and Team

Open House Information Please contact the school for Open House dates and times.

Millennium Art Academy DBN 08X312 ■ 97 MILLENNIUM ART ACADEMY

Bronx (CONTINUED)

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Football & JV Football, Outdoor Track, Soccer ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Tennis, Basketball

Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

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Millennium Art Academy 9 108 1141 (Visual Art & Design) Limited The school is designed for students who love to X72A create art or who may achieve better academically Unscreened in an artistically-geared learning environment. 10 10 49

Millennium Art Academy DBN 08X312 ■ 98 MONROE ACADEMY FOR BUSINESS/LAW

Address: James Monroe Educational Campus Subway: 6 to Elder Avenue 1300 Boynton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472 Bus: BX4 to Boynton & Westchester Avenues; Site Accessibility: Not Accessible BX27 to Boynton Avenue; BX36 to E. 174th Street Tel: 718-860-8140 & Bronx River Avenue Bronx Fax: 718-893-3262 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/12/X690

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Bronx residents Monroe Academy for Business/Law provides students with a comprehensive, challenging high school education which supports literacy and mathematics skills. ■ Then to New York City Interesting elective courses in business and law and attractive extracurricular residents activities will enhance our students’ high school experience. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: Marketing, Finance, Accounting; Information Systems and ■ SETSS Information Management; Law Courses and Activities; College Now, Tech Prep, ■ Special Class Project Liberty, Moot Court, Mock Trial; Law, Youth and Citizenship Program; Peer ELL Programs Leadership, Model United Nations ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced ■ ESL Placement Courses: English Literature and Composition, French Language Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 523 PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Community-Based Organizations: Counseling In Schools, New York City 9, 10, 11, 12 Mission Society, United Way, Plays for Living, Inc., Amas Musical Theatre ■ Higher Education Institutions: Monroe College, Bronx Community Accountability Reports College ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: Theatre Development Fund (TDF) 06-07 07-08 ■ Not-for-Profit: Junior Achievement ■ Corporate: Verizon, Atlantis Progress Healthcare, Inc. Report CC Quality Review UP EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Leadership Classes, Peer Mediation, Peer Tutoring, Community Service Outreach, HIV/AIDS Peer Educators, National Honor Society, Job Shadowing, Corporate Mentors ■ Academic: Stock Market Game, National Book Foundation Family Literacy Program ■ Artistic: Stage Doors Program, Project Arts ■ Clubs: Book, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Paint, Step Important Information! Team, Performing Arts, Photography, Fashion, Readers are Leaders, Karate, ■ Community Service Requirement Video Games, Creative Writing, Poetry ■ Extended Day Program ■ Weekend Program offered PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Outdoor Track, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Outdoor Track, Softball, Swimming SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Cheerleading

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Business/Law 9 108 1333 (Business) Introductory courses in the areas of business and/or X74A Ed. Opt. law; students may obtain a concentration in one of the 10 10 85 two areas

Monroe Academy for Business/Law DBN 12X690 ■ 99 MONROE ACADEMY FOR

Bronx VISUAL ARTS & DESIGN Address: James Monroe Educational Campus Subway: 6 to Elder Avenue 1300 Boynton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472 Bus: BX4 to Boynton & Westchester Avenues; Site Accessibility: Not Accessible BX27 to Boynton Avenue; BX36 to E. 174th Street Tel: 718-860-8160 & Bronx River Avenue Fax: 718-860-8110 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/12/X692

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Bronx residents The Monroe Academy for Visual Arts & Design (MAVAD) is a comprehensive high school that enriches its curricula with an emphasis in the visual arts. Our ■ Then to New York City goals are to provide students with the best educational opportunities in all major residents content areas and to help students to develop their leadership potential. We offer Special Education Services a wide range of school and community activities. ■ SETSS ■ Special Class COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Community Achievement Project in the Schools (CAPS), ■ ESL “Stage Doors” Program of Theatre Development Fund (TDF) ■ Language ■ Bilingual Program Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English Literature and • Spanish Composition Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 498 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Counseling In Schools, New York City ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Mission Society ■ Hospital Outreach: Montefiore Medical Center ■ Cultural/ 9, 10, 11, 12 Arts Organizations: Theatre Development Fund, National Book Foundation Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Progress ■ Leadership & Support: Peer Leadership Class, School/Community Service Report CC Quality Projects, Student Government, Readers are Leaders, BRAVO HIV/AIDS Peer Review PP Education Program, Citywide and National Writing and Art Contests; Trips, Internships, Montefiore Medical Center Project ■ Academic: Kaplan SAT Prep Class, Poetry Slams ■ Clubs: Fashion, Performing Arts PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Outdoor Track, Swimming, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Outdoor Track, Softball

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Monroe Academy for Visual Arts & Design 9 118 1200 (Visual Art & Design) Four years of art in addition to high school graduation X75A Ed. Opt. requirements 10 10 92

Monroe Academy for Visual Arts & Design DBN 12X692 ■ 100 MORRIS ACADEMY FOR COLLABORATIVE STUDIES Address: Morris Educational Campus Subway: 2, 5 to 3rd Avenue-149th Street followed 1110 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10456 by BX21 or BX55 Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: BX21, BX55 to 166th Street & 3rd Avenue Tel: 718-542-3700 Bronx Fax: 718-542-3958 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.bxmacs.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS Our mission at the Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies is to involve all of ■ Priority to students who attend our students in their own learning process so that they become self-motivated, an information session creative problem solvers who can meet the challenges of college and the job ■ Then to Bronx residents market. We believe that the most effective way to provide our students with a ■ Then to New York City meaningful education is through project-based learning, in which students work residents in groups on projects that are important and relevant to their lives. Students will Special Education Services engage in learning experiences that will challenge them to think creatively, push ■ Collaborative Team Teaching them to behave independently and motivate them to grow socially. Technology (CTT) and the humanities will be infused across the curriculum. ■ SETSS ■ Special Class COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Programs: Roundtable Review of student project, Advisory, Internships, ELL Programs College Now, Arts, Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC), ■ ESL Robotics ■ Language Classes: Japanese, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Enrollment (10/31/2008) Courses: English Language and Composition, Spanish Language ■ Total Students: 432 ■ PARTNERSHIPS Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Hospital Outreach: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Higher Education Institution: Hostos Community College ■ Cultural/Arts Accountability Reports Organizations: ArtsConnection, Theatre Development Fund (TDF) ■ Not- 06-07 07-08 for-Profit: Hope For New York (HFNY) ■ Corporate: McGraw-Hill Companies Progress ■ Financial Institution: JP Morgan Chase & Company Report BB Quality Review PP EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Morris Academy Mentoring ■ Academic: School Newspaper, Saturday Workshops, Tutoring in Math, Science, History; Museum Trips, National Honor Society/Arista, Art Residencies ■ Artistic: Theater/ Performance Arts, Movies, Dance Productions, Talent Shows ■ Clubs: Theater, Open House Chess, Anime, Slam Poetry, Japanese, Dance Team, Robotics Information PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Please call our Parent Coordinator, ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Volleyball Ms. Zulieka Carrion at ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Softball, Volleyball 718-542-3700 ext. 1260 for Open House information. SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Girls and Boys Basketball, Girls Softball, Boys Baseball, Volleyball Important Information! ■ Three week summer Learning Bridge Program offered to incoming freshmen (one high school credit earned upon successful completion of program) ■ For additional information about our Mentor Internship Program please read our website at www.morrisacademymentors.org

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Limited Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies X81X 9 108 616 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies DBN 09X297 ■ 101 MOTT HALL BRONX HIGH SCHOOL Bronx

Address: 1595 Bathgate Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457 Subway: 2, 5 to 3rd Avenue-149th Street followed Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible by BX15 or BX55; D, 4 to 170th Street followed by Tel: 718-466-6800 BX11 Fax: 718-466-6801 Bus: BX11, BX15, BX55 to 3rd Avenue & E-Mail: [email protected] Claremont Parkway; BX41 to Webster Avenue & Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/09/X252 Claremont Parkway

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS The academic instruction at Mott Hall Bronx High School uses the inquiry ■ Priority to students who method which is designed to promote advanced studies in art, mathematics, attend an information session science, second language and humanities. The school’s instructional program ■ Then to Bronx residents integrates computer technologies and a variety of software applications into ■ Then to New York City the exploration and completion of instructional inquiries. Personal development, residents which is strongly emphasized, is built on a behavior code of Seven Character Special Education Services Themes: Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Integrity, Compassion, Generosity ■ Collaborative Team Teaching and Fairness. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Advisory, Community Service, Mentoring, Internships, Job ■ ESL Shadowing ■ Language Class: Latin Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 413 PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Not-for-Profit: Replications, Inc. Corporate: Morgan Stanley 9, 10, 11, 12 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Accountability Reports ■ Leadership & Support: Enrichment and Remediation Opportunities 06-07 07-08 ■ Academic: After-school Tutoring, Homework Help, Forensics, Robotics Progress Report N/A N/A ■ Artistic: Photography ■ Clubs: Art, Technology, School Newspaper, Literary Quality Magazine, Dance, Yearbook, Chess, Photography, Hiking, Drama Review PW

Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code ■ Extended Day Program ■ Internship Requirement ■ Saturday Academy

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Limited Mott Hall Bronx High School X04R 9 81 828 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

Mott Hall Bronx High School DBN 09X252 ■ 102 MOTT HAVEN VILLAGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Address: South Bronx Educational Campus Subway: 2, 5 to 3rd Avenue-149th Street or 701 St. Ann’s Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455 Jackson Avenue Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: BX4 to Westchester & St. Ann’s Avenues; Tel: 718-402-0571 BX19 to 149th Street & St. Ann’s Avenue; Bronx Fax: 718-665-2363 BX21 to 3rd Avenue & E. 154th Street E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/07/X473

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who We offer students in the Bronx an opportunity to prepare for careers and higher attend an information session education in a small setting. This school provides a family-like atmosphere in which student needs receive immediate and appropriate attention in order to ■ Then to Bronx residents foster student development and academic achievement. Students are engaged ■ Then to New York City in a challenging curriculum taught by a staff of committed and energetic teachers. residents They benefit from an educational program that includes college readiness Special Education Services workshops, cooperative learning, thematic units, community service, internships, ■ Collaborative Team Teaching block scheduling and Advisory. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Peer Education, Educational Counseling, Youth Development, ■ ESL College Now, Community Service, Internships and Internship Seminars, Day Enrollment (10/31/2008) and Overnight College Trips, Small Group Advisories, Wireless Computer ■ Total Students: 330 Network, Cooperative Learning Groups, Peer Mentoring, Project Discovery, Saturday Academy, Regents Preparation and subject specific courses, I ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Challenge Myself (ICM) Bike and Health Program, Math & Science Program 9, 10, 11, 12 (MSP) in New York City, Summer Search, Working Playground ■ Language Accountability Reports Class: French 06-07 07-08 Progress AA PARTNERSHIPS Report ■ ■ Quality Community-Based Organization: East Side House Settlement Hospital Review PP Outreach: Lincoln Hospital, Montefiore Medical Center (Clinic), Bronx-Lebanon Hospital ■ Higher Education Institutions: Hunter College, Teachers College, Columbia University, Hostos Community College, Lehman College, The New School/Eugene Lang College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: The Metropolitan Important Information! Museum of Art, Community Works, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, ■ Our school observes a uniform Urban Word Company, Urban Arts Partnership ■ Not-for-Profit: New Visions dress code: Boys wear a white for Public Schools, Youth Development Institute, The Fund for the City of New buttoned shirt, black or khaki York, Directions for Our Youth, I Challenge Myself, National Book Foundation, slacks and shoes; Girls wear a New York Cares, Reading Excellence and Discovery (READ) Foundation, Bronx white buttoned blouse, black or Community Anti-Defamation League ■ Financial Institution: JP Morgan Chase khaki pants or skirt and shoes & Company ■ Extended Day Program ■ Students participate in several EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES college visits throughout the ■ Leadership & Support: PSAT/SAT Prep, College Tours, Community school year; visits are daytime, Service, Student Government, Student Leadership Retreats, Special Events overnight or three-day trips Committee, Discussion Groups, “No Place for Hate” Program, Annual “World’s Fair” Exhibition ■ Artistic: Visual and Performing Arts Appreciation Program, Literature Appreciation Program, Dance, Music Production, DJ Mixing ■ Clubs: Museum, Spoken Word, Writers’, Readers in Residence, Book, Newsletter

Mott Haven Village Preparatory High School DBN 07X473 ■ 103 MOTT HAVEN VILLAGE PREPARATORY

Bronx HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball & JV Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Bowling, Handball, Tennis SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Intramural Sports, Physical Fitness Team Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

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Mott Haven Village Preparatory High School 981 875 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) X44X Limited A challenging college readiness program preparing students Unscreened for varied career choices 10 10 67

Open House Information Please contact the school for Open House dates and times.

Mott Haven Village Preparatory High School DBN 07X473 ■ 104 NEW DAY ACADEMY

Address: 800 Home Street, Bronx, NY 10456 Subway: 2, 5 to Prospect Avenue followed by Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible BX17 Tel: 718-542-1155 Bus: BX17 to Prospect Avenue & Home Street; Fax: 718-589-8067 BX21, BX55 to Boston Road & Home Street Bronx E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/12/X245

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th New Day Academy, a 6-12 secondary school, was founded on the belief that graders excellent teachers not only know their subjects well, but also know each and every student well. We teach a core curriculum of Humanities, Math and Science ■ Then to students who attend with additional classes in Art. We expect our students to become critical readers, an information session writers, thinkers and problem solvers. The heart of our school is an Advisory ■ Then to Bronx residents program where advisors get to know their students from both an academic and ■ Then to New York City a personal perspective. Our vision and mission is to instill the Habits of Mind and residents the Habits of Work. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: Advisory, Service Learning, Internships, College Tours ■ SETSS ELL Programs PARTNERSHIPS ■ ESL ■ Community-Based Organization: Inwood House ■ Higher Education ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Institution: Bard College Not-for-Profit: Department of Health ■ Total Students: 479 ■ EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Leadership & Support: Student Government, Yearbook Committee, Prom Committee, Graduation Committee, Student Activities Committee Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Progress ■ Boys: Basketball & JV Basketball ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball Report N/A N/A Quality Review PP

Important Information! ■ Our school has a “Dress for Success Policy” (black, blue, Open House Information We will host an Open House on Saturday, brown, beige or grey, any color October 17, 2009. For more information please collared shirt) contact our Parent Coordinator, Marilyn Cattouse, at ■ Extended Day Program 718-542-1155 ext. 3391 or e-mail her at ■ Internship requirement [email protected]. Please check our ■ New Day Academy is part of the website for additional dates. We participate New York Performance Standards in all city and borough High School Consortium and uses academic Fairs. portfolios in place of some Regents examinations

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Limited New Day Academy X79R 981 420 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

New Day Academy DBN 12X245 ■ 105 NEW EXPLORERS HIGH SCHOOL Bronx

Address: South Bronx Educational Campus Subway: 2, 5 to 3rd Avenue-149th Street or 701 St. Ann’s Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455 Jackson Avenue Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: BX4 to Westchester & St. Ann’s Avenues; Tel: 718-993-3634 BX19 to 149th Street & St. Ann’s Avenue; BX21 to Fax: 718-993-3614 3rd Avenue & E. 154th Street E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.newexplorers.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who attend Realize your success in academics and creativity! In partnership with the Ghetto Film School, students learn through participation in creative projects and an information session ■ hands-on activities. They experience filmmaking and discover their talents on Then to New York City residents film or behind the camera while gaining insight and knowledge in the academic Special Education Services content areas. New Explorers High School offers a supportive setting, giving ■ Collaborative Team Teaching individual attention, guidance and tutorial assistance to students. Our school (CTT) environment promotes community involvement and activities, uniting staff, ■ SETSS parents and the community. We offer courses for parents/guardians in English ELL Programs as a Second Language (ESL), Computer Literacy and “Help Your Child with Homework” sessions. ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Total Students: 320 ■ Programs: Film Projects, HealthCorps (program dedicated to nutrition and ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): fitness awareness), College Now, Advisory, Theatre and Film Productions, 9, 10, 11, 12 After-school Photography, Computer Applications, Drama, Conflict Resolution, Sports and Recreation, Ghetto Film School (GFS) After-school Program in Accountability Reports which students work with a film professional to create independent films; 06-07 07-08 College support: On-line programs and classes in SAT Prep, group and ■ ■ Progress CB individualized college counseling Language Class: Russian Advanced Report Placement Courses: English Literature and Composition Quality PP Review PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: HealthCorps, Bronx Community Pride Important Information! Center, The Heart Foundation, Center Against Domestic Violence, Anti- ■ ■ We plan to move to the Mott Defamation League (ADL) Hospital Outreach: Montefiore Medical Center ■ Hall Educational Campus at 3001 (Clinic) Higher Education Institutions: Marist College, Manhattanville Concourse Village West, Bronx, NY College, Hostos Community College, Lehman College, Bronx Community ■ 10451 by September 2010! College Cultural/Arts Organizations: Ghetto Film School, Vital Theater ■ ■ Weekend Regents intensives for Company Not-for-Profit: New Visions for Public Schools students in need of extra support EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ After-school Classes/Workshops ■ Leadership & Support: School Newspaper, Yearbook, Student Government ■ Weekend Program offered ■ Academic: Tutoring, Ask-A-Teacher, Homework Helpers ■ Artistic: Film, Drawing, Water Color, Painting, Theater ■ Clubs: Dance Team, Cheerleaders, Animee, International, Film Open House PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Information ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, We host Open Houses where you may Football & JV Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, visit our building, talk to staff and Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, look at current student work. Open Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball & JV Volleyball Houses begin October 1, 2009. ■ Co-ed: Bowling, Handball, Tennis Please check our website for additional dates.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS 9 81 762 Film and the Humanities X49A Limited (Film/Video) Unscreened 10 10 59 New Explorers High School DBN 07X547 ■ 106 NEW WORLD HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 921 East 228th Street, Bronx, NY 10466 Subway: 2 to 225th Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: BX8 to Bronxwood Road & 226th Street, BX31 to Tel: 718-696-3800 Laconia Avenue & 229th Street, BX41 to White Plains Fax: 718-696-3801 Road & 228th Street Bronx E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/11/X513

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who New World High School is centered around the language acquisition needs of attend an information session all students in all subjects. Our school engages all students in acquiring and developing the skills necessary for success by infusing English as a Second ■ Then to New York City Language (ESL) into all content areas of instruction. Technology is also infused residents whose native throughout the curriculum to develop and reinforce concepts and skills. Our language is not English and classes are small and our academic program is challenging, with the expectation who are eligible for ELL that students will have a successful transition out of the ESL program in services a timely manner and be able to graduate in four years. Students share their Special Education Services native cultures and languages and learn to become active citizens in their new ■ Services Provided as Needed country as they adapt to and flourish in the American culture and the use of the ELL Programs English language. Our staff works closely with students to ensure a successful ■ ESL progression not only in high school years, but as they continue their education Enrollment (10/31/2008) or join the world of work. ■ Total Students: 274 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Programs: Advisory, Student Support Services, Career Interest and Self Assessment, College Visits, SAT and Regents Preparation, Trips, Cultural Events, Accountability Reports Internet After-school, Arts and Music Enrichment, Journalism; Opportunities 06-07 07-08 to take college courses while in high school ■ Language Classes: Spanish, Progress Spanish Native Language Arts ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Calculus AB, Report N/A A Quality Physics B, Spanish Language Review WW PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Bold Eagle Association ■ Higher Important Information! Education Institutions: Fordham University, Hunter College, Lehman College, ■ Our school observes a uniform Hostos Community College, Teachers College, Columbia University, University of dress code Vermont ■ Extra classes are required based on academic needs EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Electronic Publishing, Student Government, ■ Focus on learning English Community Service, Tutoring ■ Academic: Mock Trial, Moody’s Mega Math ■ Trips to cultural, historic and Challenge ■ Artistic: Music, Dance, Art, Choral, Instrumental and Jazz Bands recreational places in and outside ■ Clubs: Computer/Technology, Arabic, History through Film, Yearbook the city SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Soccer, Yoga, Basketball, Volleyball

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

New World High School (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) X87R Screened 9 108 391

Selection Criteria: Students whose native language is not English and who are eligible for ELL

New World High School DBN 11X513 ■ 107 PABLO NERUDA ACADEMY FOR

Bronx ARCHITECTURE AND WORLD STUDIES Address: Adlai E. Stevenson Educational Campus Subway: 6 to Parkchester followed by BX36, 1980 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 BX39 Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: BX36, BX39 to Pugsley & Lafayette Tel: 718-824-1682 Avenues; BX5 to White Plains Road & Story Fax: 718-824-1663 Avenue (behind shopping center) E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/08/X305

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS “We are the world!” Students learn their core academic subjects through hands- ■ Priority to students who attend on experiences: building architectural models, taking field trips, selecting career an information session and community service internships, developing leadership through Outward ■ Then to Bronx students Bound adventures and student government activities, presenting portfolios, ■ Then to New York City creating videos, giving PowerPoint presentations and working on our school residents newspaper. Students solve challenging moral dilemmas and help to create Special Education Services school policy through community meetings and Advisory. They work with ■ Collaborative Team Teaching teachers, guest architects and other members of local and global community (CTT) organizations. Our mission is to help students become lifelong learners and ■ SETSS compassionate, engaged citizens. ■ Special Class COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Architecture, Internships, Advisory, Portfolio Presentations, Bi- ■ ESL Annual Exhibition of Student Work, College Planning, Credit-bearing Summer Enrollment (10/31/2008) Induction Program (for incoming 9th graders), College Credit-bearing College ■ Total Students: 380 Courses, Cooking ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ Accountability Reports Community-Based Organization: Institute for Student Achievement Hospital Outreach: Soundview Health Center ■ Higher Education Institutions: Hostos 06-07 07-08 Community College, Salvadori Center at The City University of New York (CUNY), Progress DB Fordham University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: OPUS ARISE, Bronx Report ■ Quality Museum of the Arts, Urban Arts Partnership Not-for-Profit: St. Raymond Review PP Community Outreach, Rocking the Boat, The Point Community Development Corporation, The Whole Body Consultant, The Leadership Program EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Open House ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Peer Mentoring, Team Building Information through Camping Retreats ■ Academic: Homework Help and Tutoring, Student Please call the parent coordinator Government, Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE); Mentoring, ■ ■ at 718-824-1682 for additional Book Club Artistic: DJ training Clubs: Chess, Hip-Hop Performance, Salsa information. Dancing, Cooking, AutoCAD, Step Dance, Drumming PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Outdoor Track, Soccer ■ Girls Basketball, Important Information! Bowling, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Extended Day Program SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Student Summer Orientation ■ Outward Bound, Basketball

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Pablo Neruda Academy for Architecture and Limited 9 108 389 World Studies X97A (Architecture) Unscreened 10 10 19

Pablo Neruda Academy for Architecture and World Studies DBN 08X305 ■ 108 PAN AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT MONROE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Address: James Monroe Educational Campus Subway: 6 to Elder Avenue 1300 Boynton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472 Bus: BX4 to Boynton & Westchester Avenues; Site Accessibility: Not Accessible BX27 to Boyton Avenue; BX36 to East 174th Tel: 718-991-7238 Street & Bronx River Avenue Bronx Tel: 718-991-7872

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility We are a small learning community of recently-immigrated English language ■ Open to New York City learners. Our primary focus is on English language development, while providing residents who have lived opportunities to enrich Spanish language skills. Math, science, social studies, in the United States four technology, arts, portfolio assessment, social service and internships are part of years or fewer at the time of the program that will help students develop their English language proficiency, admission to high school and gain real-world experiences and enrich their native language capabilities. Our whose native language is not students will graduate with the skills necessary for success in college and English beyond. Special Education Services ■ Services provided as needed COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Small Learning Clusters, Collaborative Group Work and ■ ESL Project-based Instruction, Internships, Advisory, Technology ■ Language Class: Spanish Native Language Arts Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ School Opened: Sept 2008 ■ PARTNERSHIPS Total Students: 93 Not-for-Profit: Internationals Network for Public Schools ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Expected Grade ■ Leadership & Support: One-to-One Tutoring, Homework Help Configuration: 9-12 Accountability Reports SCHOOL SPORTS ■ As we expand, we plan to offer PSAL sports and Intramural Basketball, Soccer, 06-07 07-08 Progress Volleyball and Baseball Report N/A N/A Quality Review N/A N/A

Important Information! ■ Student and Parent Summer Orientation ■ Our school requires an Academic Portfolio for graduation ■ Internship Requirement ■ Community Service Requirement

2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM OFFERED CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Pan American International 9 81 116 High School at Monroe (Humanities & Y26A Screened Interdisciplinary) 10 10 19

Selection Criteria: New York City resident living in this country four years or fewer of limited English proficiency

Pan American International High School at Monroe DBN 12X388 ■ 109 PEACE AND DIVERSITY ACADEMY Bronx

Address: 1180 Rev. James A. Polite Avenue, Subway: 2, 5 to Simpson Street Bronx, NY 10459 Bus: BX17 to E. 169th Street & Prospect Avenue Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Tel: 718-794-6010 Fax: 718-794-6016 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.peaceanddiversityacademy.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who attend Peace and Diversity Academy is a unique school, which in conjunction with an information session the Anti-Defamation League, seeks to create leaders who have the requisite knowledge, skills and attitudes to build an increasingly just and democratic global ■ Then to Bronx residents society. We will do so by promoting excellence, developing critical thinkers and ■ Then to New York City modeling an inclusive and democratic community which engages all families, residents educators and partners. Our school is committed to fostering anti-bias attitudes, Special Education Services inspiring social justice and peace activism, building student and teacher skills in ■ Collaborative Team Teaching active communication, conflict resolution, mediation, diplomacy and human rights (CTT) leadership. Graduates of Peace and Diversity Academy will be leaders who build ■ SETSS bridges of intercultural understanding across all levels of human diversity. ELL Programs ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Programs: Thematic Curriculum includes: Peace, Diversity, Cultural ■ Total Students: 337 Identity, Cultural Awareness, Language and Communication, Bias, Anti-Bias, Discrimination, War, Human Rights, Prejudice, Anger Management, Conflict ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Resolution, Peer Leadership, Peer Mediation, Model United Nations, Community 9, 10, 11, 12 Assessment, Community Building, Social Action, Internships, Coaching/ Accountability Reports Mentoring, SAT Prep ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement 06-07 07-08 Course: English Language and Composition Progress Report N/A B Quality PARTNERSHIPS Review WP ■ Community-Based Organizations: Anti-Defamation League/A World of Difference Institute (ADL/AWODI), Educators for Social Responsibility (ESR), New York City Human Rights Commission (NYCHRC), Steinberg Group ■ Hospital Outreach: Lincoln Hospital ■ Higher Education Institution: Important Information! Teachers College ■ Graduation Presentation of Academic Portfolio EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Summer Internship Program ■ Leadership & Support: Student Leadership Council, Moot Court, Mock ■ Community Service requirement Trial, Model City Council, National Peace Competition, New York Council for the ■ Extended Day Program Humanities ■ Clubs: College, Dance, Drama, Chess, Peer Mediation, Ceramic/ ■ Student Summer Orientation Advanced Art, Fashion, School Newsletter, Leadership, We the People, The Citizen and the Constitution, New Visions Student Voice Team Open House Information Call our school or visit our website for Open House information

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Peace and Diversity Academy (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) This program helps young people gain the requisite Limited knowledge, skills and attitudes to develop intercultural X84X 9 81 278 understanding that will lead to non-violent approaches to Unscreened problem solving, conflict resolution and decision-making for a peaceful world.

Peace and Diversity Academy DBN 12X278 ■ 110 PELHAM PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Address: Christopher Columbus Educational Campus Subway: 2, 5 to Pelham Parkway 925 Astor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469 Bus: BX8 to Williamsbridge Road & Astor Avenue; Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible BX12 to Bronxwood Avenue; BX26 to Allerton Avenue Tel: 718-944-3401 & Boston Road; BX39 to Boston Road & Astor Avenue Bronx Fax: 718-944-3479 E-Mail: [email protected] Website:http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/11/X542

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS High expectations for achievement, positive self esteem and values enable our ■ Priority to students who attend students to progress into worthy adulthood and effective community participation. an information session Our school is committed to a challenging academic program. The classes are ■ Then to Bronx residents small and the teachers and staff work closely with students and families. Our ■ Then to New York City partner, the University of Vermont, begins working with students when they enter residents 9th grade and continues their work through graduation. Students are required to Special Education Services take 4 years of Math, Science and a Second Language. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ SETSS Programs: Human Body and Disease, “High School Freshmen Apply to College”, Service Learning Programs; Working in Support of Education (WISE) ELL Programs affords students internships for credit ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced ■ ESL Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 478 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Higher Education Institutions: University of Vermont, Lehman College, ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Bronx Community College, Union College, Smith College, Williams College 9, 10, 11, 12 ■ Not-for-Profit: Foundations for Excellent Schools, Peter Jay Sharp Foundation Accountability Reports ■ Corporate: JetBlue Airways, Loehmann’s Inc. 06-07 07-08 Progress EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Report BB ■ Leadership & Support: Arista, Peer Mediation, HIV Awareness Team, Quality WW Peer Tutoring, Pep Band, Mentoring Program; College and SAT Preparation Review ■ Academic: Rainbow Alliance, Yearbook, Peer Mentoring ■ Artistic: Band, Chorale, Concert Choir, Dance, Drama Workshop, Stage Tech, Jazz Band, Tech Bridge ■ Clubs: Chess, Computer, French, Poetry, International Exchange Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform PSAL SPORTS TEAMS dress code ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Football ■ Students are required to & JV Football, Golf, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, take four years of Science, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Mathematics and a Second Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball Language ■ SCHOOL SPORTS Community Service requirement ■ Step and Dance Teams, Cheerleading ■ Extended Day Program ■ Incoming Freshmen are expected to attend a Summer Bridge Program prior to 9th grade ■ Weekend Program offered

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9 108 1698 Pelham Preparatory Academy Limited (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) X45A Unscreened 10 10 61

Pelham Preparatory Academy DBN 11X542 ■ 111 PERFORMANCE CONSERVATORY

Bronx HIGH SCHOOL Address: 1619 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10460 Subway: 2, 5 to 174th Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: BX19 to Southern Boulevard & Seabury Tel: 718-991-0860 Place; BX21 to 173rd Street & Boston Road Fax: 718-991-5258 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/12/X262

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who Our faculty and staff work together to create a supportive environment that attend an information session challenges and encourages our students to reach their utmost potential. We promote critical, abstract, strategic and creative thinking. Acting as role models, ■ Then to Bronx residents we hope to inspire the love and appreciation of the performing arts and lifelong ■ Then to New York City learning. residents Special Education Services COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Collaborative Team Teaching ■ Programs: Voice, Dance, Theater ■ Language Class: Spanish (CTT) ■ SETSS PARTNERSHIPS ■ Special Class ■ Community-Based Organizations: South East Bronx Neighborhood Center, ELL Programs Children’s Aid Society ■ Higher Education Institutions: Monroe College, ■ ESL Bronx Community College-City University of New York (CUNY) Catch Program ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Cultural/Arts Organizations: The Apollo Theater, The Juilliard School, Town ■ ■ ■ Total Students: 409 Hall Corporate: Con Edison Other: Co-op Tech—The School of Cooperative Technical Education ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Accountability Reports ■ Leadership & Support: Student Association ■ Academic: National Honor 06-07 07-08 Society, Regents Examination Review Courses ■ Artistic: Gospel Choir, Progress ■ Report N/A C Travelling Troupe, Annual Freshman Talent Show Clubs: Drama, Dance Quality Teams Review UP

Showcase Information ■ Our Gospel Choir and Traveling Troupe visit other schools to Open House Information perform. Please call 718-991-0860 for an ■ Our Drama Club produces two appointment to tour our school. performances a year and shows are performed in the fall and spring terms. ■ Please call the school for student performance information.

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9 108 817 Performance Conservatory High School Limited (Performing Arts) X82X Unscreened 10 10 50

Performance Conservatory High School DBN 12X262 ■ 112 RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL OF MUSICAL THEATER & TECHNOLOGY Address: Herbert H. Lehman Educational Campus Subway: 6 to Westchester Square-East Tremont Avenue 3000 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461 Bus: BX8, BX9, BX40, BX42 to Westchester Square & Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible East Tremont Avenue Tel: 718-430-6390 Bronx Fax: 718-430-6308 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.renaissancemtt.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS Our small school uses technology-driven instruction to cater to learners with an ■ Priority to students who attend interest in the arts and musical theater. Lincoln Center Institute (LCI) is a global an information session leader in aesthetic education and is our school’s lead partner. By incorporating ■ Then to Bronx residents dance, music, theater, film and visual arts into a challenging academic curriculum, Special Education Services students are encouraged to use inquiry and imagination to creatively express ■ Collaborative Team Teaching themselves. In addition, our students have access to in-school Advanced (CTT) Placement (AP) classes, the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) ■ SETSS program, student council, club activities and Lehman’s College Now program for ELL Programs enrollment in college-level courses. ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Programs: Class Residencies, Performances, Family Activities, Tutors, ■ Total Students: 442 College Now, SAT Prep, Regents Prep, College Writing Courses, College ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Credit-bearing Courses in the Humanities and Natural Sciences, Stagecraft, 9, 10, 11, 12 Drama, Production Crew, Musical Performances, Advancement via Individual ■ ■ Accountability Reports Determination (AVID), Honor Society Language Class: Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: English Literature and Composition, Government and 06-07 07-08 Politics: United States, Spanish Language Progress Report BA Quality PARTNERSHIPS Review PW ■ Community-Based Organizations: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) ■ Higher Education Institutions: Lehman College, Fordham University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Lincoln Center Institute, The Metropolitan Opera Guild, City University of New York (CUNY) Creative Arts Team Important Information! ■ Student Summer Orientation EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ ■ Weekend Program offered Leadership & Support: Student Activities, Student Government, Graduation Committees, National Honor Society, Student of the Month Program, Tutoring, Internships, Mentoring ■ Academic: School Newspaper, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) ■ Artistic: Choir, Stage Crew, Musical Productions, Talent Show ■ Clubs: Musical Theater, Drama, Vocal Choir, Band Open House PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Information ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Ongoing Open Houses. Country, Football & JV Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor If you would like a tour of our Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball & school, please call JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Ms. Libia Placencia Softball & JV Softball, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Fencing, (Parent Coordinator) at Wrestling 718-430-6390.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Renaissance High School of Musical Theater 9 108 1162 & Technology X98A Limited (Performing Arts) Unscreened 10 10 109

Renaissance High School of Musical Theater & Technology DBN 08X293 ■ 113 RIVERDALE/KINGSBRIDGE ACADEMY

Bronx (MS/HS 141) Address: 660 West 237th Street, Bronx, NY 10463 Subway: 1 to 231st Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: BX10, BX20 to Independence Avenue & Tel: 718-796-8516 W. 236th Street Fax: 718-796-8657 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/10/X141

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (R.K.A.) is committed to providing a challenging ■ Priority to current MS 141 academic curriculum in a community-based environment. We are a neighborhood students 6-12 academy within a residential zone. Students, families and the community ■ Then to students residing in come first! the geographical school area Special Education Services COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: College Now, College Office, Operation Breaking ■ Special Class Stereotypes, Forward Options, Friday Night Teen Center, Music and ELL Programs Art Clubs, Cross-Age Tutoring, Extensive Library Programs including ■ ESL Poetry Cafe, Tolerance Week and Shakespeare Competition ■ Language Enrollment (10/31/2008) Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, ■ Total Students: 1278 English Literature and Composition, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Statistics, Studio Art: Drawing, United States History, World History 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Community-Based Organization: Riverdale Community Center, Gaining Early 06-07 07-08 Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) ■ Hospital Progress ■ Report AA Outreach: Montefiore Medical Center Higher Education Institutions: Hunter College, University of Maine, Lehman College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Quality PP Review Roundabout Theatre Company, Manhattan Theatre Club, Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, Fieldston Dance Foundation, The National Chorale, Bronx Arts Ensemble ■ Not-for-Profit: Riverdale Mental Health Association ■ Financial Institution: Building Readiness in Today’s Entrepreneurs (BRITE) ■ Other: Kaplan, Inc., The College Board EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Important Information! ■ Leadership & Support: Student Council, Student Organization, School ■ Our school observes a uniform Leadership Team, Bronx Student Advisory Council, Nutrition Committee, dress code. Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Squad, Accreditation Committee, Students as ■ ■ Community Service Requirement Mentors- Service Learning Academic: National Honor Society, Model United Nations, Newspaper, Yearbook ■ Artistic: Teen Theater, Band, Chorus, Dance, Art, High School Talent Show, Poetry Slam, Young Audience Assemblies, Multi- Cultural Show, Winter Festival, Spring Festival, R.K.A. Idol, Poetry and Writing Competitions ■ Clubs: Peer Mediation, Gay-Straight Alliance, Environmental, Book Review, Health and Fitness PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Golf SCHOOL SPORTS ■ High School Field Day, Tennis, R.K.A. Dancers

Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (MS/HS 141) DBN 10X141 ■ 114 RIVERDALE/KINGSBRIDGE ACADEMY (MS/HS 141) (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application! Bronx

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS R.K.A. Humanities (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Screened 9 160 900 All 9th grade or accelerated subject areas X80A

Open House Information We offer tours of our high school on various weekdays throughout the fall. Please contact the Parent Coordinator at [email protected] for exact details.

Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (MS/HS 141) DBN 10X141 ■ 115 SAMUEL GOMPERS CAREER AND TECHNICAL

Bronx EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL CTE SCHOOL

Address: 455 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10455 Subway: 6 to E. 143rd Street-St. Mary’s Avenue or E. Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible 149th Street Tel: 718-665-0950 Bus: BX17 to front of school; BX19 to Prospect Fax: 718-292-3164 Avenue & 149th Street E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/07/X655

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City We provide our students with the means for intellectual, technical and social residents growth. Our motto, “Make It Happen,” has inspired students to achieve in the areas of math, science and technology. Our mission is to educate all students to Special Education Services become academically successful as they move on to the world of work or higher ■ SETSS education. We provide a nurturing environment in which students are able to ■ Special Class achieve a Regents diploma as well as career certifications in A+ and Cisco. ELL Programs ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Programs: Pre-engineering, Computer Aided Design and Drafting, Desktop ■ Total Students: 1300 Publishing, Peer Tutoring, Information Technology/Computer Repair with A+ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Certification, Information Technology/Computer Network Administration with ■ ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Cisco Certification Language Class: Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, English Language and Composition, Government and Politics: Accountability Reports United States, United States History, World History 06-07 07-08 Progress BB PARTNERSHIPS Report ■ Quality Higher Education Institution: Bronx Community College, Polytechnic Review PP University, DeVry University ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: Center for the Arts ■ Corporate: Con Edison, Verizon, Cablevision EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Internship Business Experiences, PSAT Tutoring, My Access Writing Program for English Language Learners ■ Academic: Science Club, Spanish Club ■ Artistic: Mural Club, Drama Club, Video Club, Dance Club ■ Clubs: Chess, Robotics, Capoiera (Brazilian Martial Arts), Step, Yearbook PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Swimming, Tennis ■ Girls: Basketball, Softball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Double Dutch Team

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Information Technology (Computer Science & Technology) 9 190 691 Students can choose a major in Computer Repair with A+ Certification or Computer Networking ending in the Cisco X67J Ed. Opt. Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certificate; Prepares 10 10 62 students for advanced studies and/or work

Samuel Gompers Career and Technical Education High School DBN 07X655 ■ 116 SAMUEL GOMPERS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for

your application! Bronx CTE SCHOOL

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Pre-Engineering (Engineering) Prepares students for Engineering Technology; electronic circuitry, digital design, microprocessor theory, robotics, X67K Screened 9 124 470 design and applications, computer and game design programming, advanced logic circuits

Desktop Publishing (Visual Art & Design) Prepares students for careers in graphical drawing and Web Page Design using Adobe Design Package, advertising X67N Screened 9 75 270 layout, commercial art functions, lettering, typography, color theory, computer graphics and web design

Computer Aided Design (Visual Art & Design) Prepares students for careers in architectural drafting using the industry standard computer aided design software X67O Screened 9 75 213 (Autocad); basic architectural and technical drawing, advanced technical drawing and design

Samuel Gompers Career and Technical Education High School DBN 07X655 ■ 117 SCHOOL FOR COMMUNITY RESEARCH

Bronx AND LEARNING Address: Adlai E. Stevenson Educational Campus Subway: 6 to Parkchester followed by BX36, 1980 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 BX39 Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: BX36, BX39 to Pugsley & Lafayette Tel: 718-892-2054 Avenues; BX5 to White Plains Road & Story Fax: 718-892-3580 Avenue (behind shopping center) E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://scrlnewvisionsk12.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who attend School for Community Research and Learning (SCRL) offers students an information session opportunities to meet high academic standards. These standards are attained through the investigation of local community and international problems and ■ Then to Bronx residents issues, including the environment and ecology, medicine and nutrition, technology Special Education Services and the media, literacy and urban planning and development. Students are ■ Collaborative Team Teaching mentored by scientists, historians, writers, mathematicians, journalists and (CTT) social scientists. Our school offers a range of technologies including computer- ■ SETSS based instruction, video conferencing, robotics and national/international ■ Special Class telecommunications to aid students in their studies. SCRL is a project-based, ELL Programs student oriented and technology centered school. ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Total Students: 375 Programs: Weekend and Summer Academies that include Community- based Research, Computer Technologies, Video-conferencing and Production, ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Telecommunications, Mentoring and Tutoring in Specialized Subjects 9, 10, 11, 12 and Projects; Math, Science and Technology Enrichment ■ Language Accountability Reports Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, 06-07 07-08 English Language and Composition Progress Report CB PARTNERSHIPS Quality PP Review ■ Community-Based Organization: Good Shepherd Services ■ Higher Education Institutions: Lehman College, New York University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum ■ Other: National Science Foundation Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES dress code ■ Leadership & Support: Young Leadership Academy ■ Academic: Debate, ■ Extended Day Program Student Researcher Association, East/West Coast Scholars Collaborative ■ Clubs: Mentors, International Technology, Drama, Dance, Arts; After-school and Saturday activities in Sports, Arts and Music Open House PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Outdoor Track, Soccer Information ■ Open Houses in early October and Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball March; call school for additional information. SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Sports and Fitness Club

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School for Community Research and Learning 9 108 354 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Limited College and career preparatory program that uses the X50A Unscreened latest technology to conduct community research and 10 15 15 analysis of public policy

School for Community Research and Learning DBN 08X540 ■ 118 SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE

Address: Morris Educational Campus Subway: 2, 5 to 3rd Avenue-149th Street followed 1110 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10456 by BX21 or BX55 Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: BX21, BX55 to 166th Street & 3rd Avenue Tel: 718-860-1385 Bronx Fax: 718-860-4882 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/09/X404

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who attend In collaboration with the Institute for Student Achievement, we stress multicultural an information session curricula that integrate the arts into academic classes. Our school features longer class periods, small classes, Advisory classes, a family liaison and an exciting ■ Then to Bronx residents Extended Day Program. We use traditional as well as Portfolio Assessment in ■ Then to New York City order to prepare students for Regents examinations. Preparation for college will residents begin in the first year with special counseling and trips to colleges. All students Special Education Services are prepared for higher education, careers and to assume their roles as citizens ■ Collaborative Team Teaching of our country and the world. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Special Class ■ Programs: Arts Integration Theme: Poetry, Drama, Photography, Painting ELL Programs and Drawing; the Writing Project ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced ■ ESL Placement Course: Italian Language and Culture Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 450 PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ Community-Based Organization: The Institute For Student Achievement Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Higher Education Institutions: Lehman College, Hostos Community College, Fordham University ■ Corporate: The McGraw-Hill Companies ■ Other: Accountability Reports Princeton Review 06-07 07-08 Progress Report AB EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ ■ ■ Quality UW Academic: Tutoring Artistic: Salsa and Step Classes Club: Chess, Italian, Review Music, Art PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Softball, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Intramural Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer

Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code (dark blue pants/skirt and white shirt or blouse) ■ Our school requires an Academic Portfolio for Assessment ■ Extended Day Program

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9 108 696 School for Excellence Limited (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) X46A Unscreened 10 10 46

School for Excellence DBN 09X404 ■ 119 SOUTH BRONX PREPARATORY:

Bronx A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL

Address: 360 East 145th Street, Bronx, NY 10454 Subway: 2, 5 to 3rd Avenue-149th Street; 6 to 3rd Avenue- Site Accessibility: Not Accessible 138th Street Tel: 718-292-2211 Bus: BX1, BX2, BX4, BX19 to 3rd Avenue & 149th Street; Fax: 718-292-2172 BX21 to 144th Street & 3rd Avenue; BX15 to 145th Street & E-Mail: [email protected] Willis Avenue Website: www.southbronxprep.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th In collaboration with the College Board, this school is committed to assist students graders in mastering a challenging curriculum, guiding them to college entrance and preparing them for success. Through exposure to state-of-the-art instruction and ■ Then to students who attend support, in a respectful and welcoming environment, students will be inspired an information session to set the highest academic standards and career goals for themselves. Our ■ Then to Bronx residents students will learn to think critically, to communicate effectively and to be open ■ Then to New York City to new experiences and ideas. They will be trained to become lifelong learners residents who are receptive to a wide range of ideas and beliefs. In turn, a strong school Special Education Services community—families, teachers and staff equally committed to these high ideals— ■ Collaborative Team Teaching will support our students and provide a solid foundation for their success. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Writers Express, College Ed., Academic Support Services, School- ■ ESL wide Advisory, College Now, College Visits, Saturday Workshops at Lehman College ■ ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Language Class: Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, ■ Total Students: 590 Human Geography, Psychology, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Studio Art: ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 2-D Design 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Accountability Reports PARTNERSHIPS 06-07 07-08 ■ Community-Based Organizations: Teaching Matters, Urban Art Beat, The Progress ■ Report N/A A Writers’ Express (WEX) Hospital Outreach: Child Adolescent Family Services Department: Mount Sinai Medical Center ■ Higher Education Institution: Quality PW Review Lehman College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Theatre Development Fund (TDF), Stage Door, Positive Actions and Choices for Teens (PACT) ■ Not-for- Profit: College Board, The Leadership Program, Gaining Early Awareness and Important Information! Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP), Reading Excellence and ■ Our school observes a uniform Discovery (READ) dress code: white or navy blue school shirt (polo shirt, sweatshirt, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES hoodie or sweater vest) with khaki ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Peer Tutor/Mentor ■ Academic: bottom (pants, skirt or skort). Advisory, Writers Express, Newspaper, College Fair ■ Artistic: Dance, Hip-Hop Workshop ■ Clubs: Chess, Web Casting, Sci-Fi, SBP Prep Players, Young Artists in Residence Open House PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Information ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball ■ Girls: Basketball Please visit our website for current information. PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ CHAMPS: Flag Football, Track, Fitness, Basketball

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Limited South Bronx Preparatory: A College Board School X11X 9 86 834 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

South Bronx Preparatory: A College Board School DBN 07X221 ■ 120 THEATRE ARTS PRODUCTION COMPANY SCHOOL Address: 2225 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457 Subway: B, D to 182nd-183rd Streets Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: BX41, BX36 to 182nd Street Tel: 718-584-0832 Fax: 718-584-5102 Bronx E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.tapconyc.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th The Theatre Arts Production Company (TAPCo) began as a middle school graders of distinction and was cited as “a hidden gem” in Clara Hemphill's “New York City's Best Middle Schools” book. It is a learner-centered, performance-based ■ Then to Bronx residents school of choice. In September 2005 TAPCo opened its High School doors ■ Then to New York City as a college preparatory program with a small and personal environment. By residents integrating subject matter across disciplines, Theatre Arts classes become Special Education Services the vehicle for this connection. We work toward providing an opportunity for ■ Collaborative Team Teaching students to pursue training in the arts as well as challenging academic college (CTT) preparation. We follow a “Schoolwide Enrichment Model” and utilize “The Life ■ SETSS Space Crisis Intervention” program to build community and develop productive ELL Programs adult relationships. ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Total Students: 510 Programs: New York City Writing Project, Literature, Acting, Directing, Drawing, Painting, Set Design, Sculpting, Computer Graphics, Filmmaking/ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Videography, Photography, Dance, Chorus, African Drumming, Guitar, College 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Now ■ Language Classes: Chinese (Mandarin), Classical Greek, Italian, Accountability Reports Latin, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Art History, Calculus AB, 06-07 07-08 Psychology, United States History Progress Report N/A N/A Quality PW PARTNERSHIPS Review ■ Community-Based Organization: The Children's Aid Society ■ Hospital Outreach: Montefiore Hospital ■ Higher Education Institutions: Manhattan College, Lehman College, Teachers College, New York University ■ Cultural/ Arts Organizations: Dave Matthews Band, Fred Dolan Art Academy, The Outlet Dance Project, The New Victory Theater, New Kids Rock ■ Corporate: CNN Important Information! ■ Extended Day Program EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ ■ Summer Internship Program offered Leadership & Support: College Preparatory Classes, Student Council, SAT ■ ■ Weekend Program offered Prep, Psychodrama (transformational theatre) Academic: Math and Literacy Supports, Regents Test Prep, Honor Society ■ Artistic: Acting, Directing, Stage Design, Visual Arts (filmmaking, drawing, painting, sculpting), Dance, Chorus, African Drumming, Guitar ■ Clubs: Book, Culinary Arts, Film, Theatre, Debate Team, Chess Team, School Newspaper, School Magazine, Technology Squad, Tae Kwon Do, Yoga, Karate, Kickboxing, Pilates, Pep Squad, Weight Room, Open House Student Recreation Room Information Saturday, October 24, 2009 PSAL SPORTS TEAMS 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Football ■ Girls: Basketball, Video Presentation, Tour and Softball, Volleyball Information Session SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Boys/Girls Basketball, Football, Softball, Volleyball

Theatre Arts Production Company School DBN 10X225 ■ 121 THEATRE ARTS PRODUCTION Bronx COMPANY SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

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9 81 494 Theatre Arts Production Company School (Performing Arts) X20R Audition 10 10 11

Audition Information: Students must bring and read a one-minute monologue of their choosing. Dancers must bring their own music.

2009 Audition Dates For additional information, please visit our website at: www.tapconyc.org Audition Group Date Start Time Last Name Beginning with A - M Saturday, November 7, 2009 10:00 AM Last Name Beginning with N - Z Saturday, November 14, 2009 10:00 AM Make-up Dates Saturday, December 5, 2009 10:00 AM

Theatre Arts Production Company School DBN 10X225 ■ 122 UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS SECONDARY SCHOOL AT BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE Address: 181st Street & University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453 Subway: 4 to Burnside Avenue Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: BX3 to 181st Street & University Avenue Tel: 718-289-5300 Fax: 718-295-7572 Bronx E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.UniversityHeightsHighSchool.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS Our school’s purpose is to create a powerful learning community which includes ■ Open to New York City intellectual and personal fulfillment. We value diversity in who we are and what residents we do. We work collaboratively with our host, Bronx Community College. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: Early College, College Now, Honors Classes, Internships, Family ■ SETSS Group/Advisement, PM Classes, Power Writing, Living For the Young Family ELL Programs through Education (LYFE) Center ■ Language Class: French ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) PARTNERSHIPS ■ Total Students: 432 ■ Community-Based Organization: Good Shepherd Services, Inwood ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): House (After-school Program), Health Corps ■ Hospital Outreach: Morris 9, 10, 11, 12 Heights Health Center ■ Higher Education Institution: City University of New ■ Accountability Reports York (CUNY) Colleges Cultural/Arts Organization: Bronx Arts Ensemble, Creative Arts Team (CAT) ■ Not-for-Profit: Early Stages ■ Other: Upward 06-07 07-08 Progress Bound Report AA Quality EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Review WW ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Service Learning, Conflict Resolution, After-school Activities, Project Adventure, Taconic Outdoor Science Center, Young Runners Program ■ Academic: Rebel Poets at the Heights Open House ■ Artistic: Band, Steppers, Yearbook Committee, Talent Show ■ Clubs: Information Latin Dance, Martial Arts, Technology, Runners, Poetry, Video, Newspaper, Thursdays in 2009: September 17, Cheerleaders October 22 & October 29 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball ■ Girls: Basketball ■ Co-ed: Softball Saturday, September 26, 2009 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Intramural Basketball, Flag Football, Track For more information please call our Parent Coordinator, Candida Cocco, at 718-289-5298.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS “You helped me grow from a caterpillar into a butterfly.”9 123 1001 University Heights Secondary School - Marguerite P., a University Heights graduate (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) X96A Screened 10 10 65

Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Interview, Writing Sample, Review of Attendance & Punctuality

University Heights Secondary School at Bronx Community College DBN 10X495 ■ 123 THE URBAN ASSEMBLY ACADEMY FOR

Bronx HISTORY AND CITIZENSHIP FOR YOUNG MEN

Address: William Howard Taft Educational Campus Subway: D, 4 to 170th Street 240 East 172nd Street, Bronx, NY 10457 Bus: BX1, BX2 to 172nd Street & Grand Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Concourse; BX11 to 170th Street & Sheridan or Tel: 718-293-6768 Morris Avenue; BX18 to 170th Street & Sheridan Fax: 718-293-4084 Avenue; BX32 to 171st Street & Morris Avenue Email: [email protected] Website: www.urbanassembly.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS The mission of The Urban Assembly Academy for History and Citizenship for ■ Priority to students who Young Men is to nurture, educate and graduate scholars who are civic minded, attend an information session critical thinkers, skillful problem solvers and of exemplary character. Through rite ■ Then to Bronx residents of passage experiences, historical examination and reflection, our scholars will ■ Then to New York City become college-bound, family and community leaders concerned for the rights residents and welfare of others. A major goal of the school will be to develop students who Special Education Services are socially responsible, confident in their capacity to make a difference and ■ Collaborative Team Teaching ready to contribute personally to civic and political action. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Special Class ■ Programs: Facing History & Ourselves, Mock Trial Classes, Music Industry, ELL Programs Law, Drama, Liberty Partnership Program, College Collaborative ■ Language ■ ESL Class: Spanish Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 309 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: The Leadership Program, Boys and ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Girls Harbor, The Brotherhood/Sister Sol, Facing History and Ourselves, 9, 10, 11, 12 Giant Thinking, New York Cares ■ Higher Education Institutions: New York Accountability Reports University, Hostos Community College, Bronx Community College ■ Cultural/ 06-07 07-08 Arts Organization: DreamYard Progress Report N/A B Quality PW EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Review ■ Leadership & Support: Boys to Men–Rites of Passage Program, Student Government Association, Rallying Educating Building Effective Leadership (REBEL Program), “BarTendaz” (a Physical Fitness and Self Development Program) ■ Academic: Mock Trial Team, College Tours, After-school Program Important Information! ■ ■ Our school observes a uniform (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4 PM - 6 PM) Artistic: African Drumming ■ dress code (dress shirt, tie, slacks, Class, African Dancing Class, Drill Team (Stepping Classes) Clubs: Video shoes) Production Team ■ Saturday Academy from 10 AM - 2 PM PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball Open House SCHOOL SPORTS Information ■ Intramural Athletics (3-on-3 basketball tournament) Please call school for Open House dates and times.

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The Urban Assembly Academy for History and Limited Citizenship for Young Men X21X 9 108 188 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

The Urban Assembly Academy for History and Citizenship for Young Men DBN 09X239 ■ 124 THE URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR APPLIED MATH AND SCIENCE Address: 1595 Bathgate Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457 Subway: 2, 5 to 3rd Avenue-149th Street followed Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible by BX15 or BX55; D, 4 to 170th Street followed by Tel: 718-466-7800 BX11 Fax: 718-466-7801 Bus: BX11, BX15, BX55 to 3rd Avenue & Bronx E-Mail: [email protected] Claremont Parkway; BX41 to Webster Avenue & Website: www.urbanassemblymath.org Claremont Parkway

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th The Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science strives to develop and graders prepare all of our students to become compassionate, critical thinkers capable ■ Then to students who attend of successful pursuits after high school. We expect that all of our students will be an information session prepared for college-level study and will be equipped with the skills to make solid ■ Then to Bronx residents career choices. We operate on the premise that critical thinkers, as they attempt ■ Then to New York City to make sense of the world around them, are led quite naturally to mathematics residents and that applied mathematics can be a powerful unifying force in the school Special Education Services experience. The mathematical sciences are celebrated at this school. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Mentoring, Workplace Internships, Careers in the Mathematical Sciences, the Mathematics of Social Justice; Gaining Early Awareness and ELL Programs Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP)–a comprehensive 7-year ■ ESL college readiness program; SAT/ACT test preparation, College Counseling Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: ■ Total Students: 420 Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, English Literature and Composition, ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Government and Politics: United States 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Accountability Reports PARTNERSHIPS 06-07 07-08 ■ Community-Based Organizations: The Urban Assembly, The Salvadori

Progress N/A N/A Center, The Christodora Foundation, The Siemens Foundation, IBM Report ■ ■ Quality Higher Education Institution: The City College of New York Cultural/Arts Review N/A W Organizations: Aaron Davis Hall, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Jazz at Lincoln Center ■ Not-for-Profit: New Visions for Public Schools EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Mock Trial, Student Advisory, Peer Counseling, Community Service Projects ■ Academic: Tutoring, Student Newspaper, Math League, Writer's Circle, Literature Circles, Latin ■ Artistic: Visual Arts, Piano/Music, Dance ■ Clubs: Drama, Chess, Piano, Robotics, Outdoors, Siemens Science Research Class

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The Urban Assembly School for Limited Applied Math and Science Y29A 9 81 732 (Science & Math) Unscreened

The Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science DBN 09X241 ■ 125 THE URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR

Bronx CAREERS IN SPORTS Address: South Bronx Educational Campus Subway: 2, 5 to 3rd Avenue-149th Street or 701 St. Ann’s Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455 Jackson Avenue Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: BX4 to Westchester & St. Ann’s Avenues; Tel: 718-993-0255 BX19 to 149th Street & St. Ann’s Avenue; Fax: 718-993-1567 BX21 to 3rd Avenue & E. 154th Street Website: www.urbanassemblyschool.net

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who The Urban Assembly School for Careers in Sports is specifically geared toward attend an information session students interested in exploring careers in sports-related fields which require a ■ Then to Bronx residents college education such as: Broadcasting, Journalism, Management, Medicine, ■ Then to New York City Marketing and Law. Our school is supported by a community-based, non- residents profit organization, The Urban Assembly, whose resources help us to provide a technology-based, text-rich learning environment. Interested students have Special Education Services the opportunity to become involved in extracurricular college level classes, ■ Collaborative Team Teaching mentoring, community service projects and internships. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Career Courses, 4 years of Science and Math, Honors courses ■ ESL in Junior and Senior years, SAT Prep, iMentor Program in grades 11 and 12, Enrollment (10/31/2008) College Now, Advisory, Studio Art ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Total Students: 324 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Community-Based Organization: The Urban Assembly Higher Education Institutions: Hostos Community College, Mercy College, Fordham University Accountability Reports ■ Not-for-Profit: Bronx Borough President’s Office, South Bronx Overall 06-07 07-08 Economic Development Corp. (SoBRO), New York City Department of Parks Progress Report AA & Recreation, City Parks Foundation, iMentor, Urban Dove, New York Cares, ■ Quality PP College Summit Corporate: New York Yankees, Turner Construction Review ■ Financial Institution: AeA Financial Services

Important Information! EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Project Discovery, Urban Dove, ■ We plan to move to the Mott Regents Prep (Saturdays), Community Service Program ■ Academic: After- Hall Educational Campus at 3001 school Homework Center (Mon-Fri / Grades 9-12), Saturday Academy (Credit Concourse Village West, Bronx, NY Recovery), PM School (Credit Recovery), National Honor Society ■ Clubs: Chess, 10451 by September 2010! Anime, Newspaper, Physical Fitness (spring), Baseball (winter) ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code (khaki pants or slacks PSAL SPORTS TEAMS and school shirts purchased ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, within the building; sneakers are Football & JV Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: permitted). Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, ■ Community Service Requirement Soccer, Softball, Volleyball & JV Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Bowling, Handball, Tennis, ■ Internship Requirement Wrestling ■ Weekend Program offered ■ Parents and prospective students SCHOOL SPORTS are encouraged to visit our school ■ Annual Campus Olympics during regular school hours.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS 9 87 1124 The Urban Assembly School for Careers in Sports Limited (Business) X31A Unscreened 10 3 63

The Urban Assembly School for Careers in Sports DBN 07X548 ■ 126 THE URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION Address: 2024 Mohegan Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460 Subway: 2, 5 to West Farms Square-East Tremont Tel: 718-654-2065 Avenue Fax: 718-654-4018 Bus: BX9 to E. 180th Street & Crotona Parkway; E-Mail: [email protected] BX19 to Southern Boulevard & E. 179th Street; BX36 Bronx Website: www.uawildlifeschool.org to E. 180th Street & Crotona Parkway; BX40, BX42 to East Tremont Avenue & Crotona Parkway or Southern Boulevard

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS The Urban Assembly School for Wildlife Conservation (UASWC) engages students ■ Priority to continuing 8th in a challenging curriculum centered on Wildlife Conservation and cultivating their graders life skills. We offer our students an advanced curriculum in the areas of math and ■ Then to students who attend science. Wildlife Conservation is integrated into core subject areas. The Bronx Zoo an information session serves as our extended classroom and its scientists, educators and zookeepers ■ Then to Bronx residents serve as mentors and educators for our students. Extended Day activities are ■ Then to New York City offered in robotics, outdoor adventures, art, science, math and English Language residents Arts (ELA). College awareness, college counseling and career planning begin in Special Education Services the 9th grade through our affiliations with our partners. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ SETSS Programs: Wildlife Conservation; Science courses taught in our new state- of-the-art science labs ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement ELL Programs Courses: As we expand, we plan to offer select AP courses. ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) PARTNERSHIPS ■ School Opened: Sept 2007 ■ Community-Based Organizations: Phipps Community Development ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Corporation (Phipps CDC) ■ Higher Education Institutions: Fordham ■ 6, 7, 8, 9 University, Bard College Cultural/Arts Organizations: Wildlife Conservation ■ ■ Expected Grade Society – Bronx Zoo, Bronx River Arts Center, Bronx River Alliance Not-for- Configuration: 6-12 Profit: Inner City Outings-Sierra Club, Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation Inc. ■ Corporate: EMC Corporation ■ Other: Big Brothers Big Sisters Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Progress ■ ■ Report N/A N/A Leadership & Support: Steps to Success Academic: Study Lab, Math Lab, English Lab, Reading Lab ■ Artistic: Student Newsletter, Art Club ■ Clubs: Quality N/A N/A Review Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation, Chess, Hip-Hop, Dance, French

Open House Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code Information ■ Extended Day Program offered Please contact the school at ■ Daily Advisory groups 718-654-2065 for Open House dates and times.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Urban Assembly School for Wildlife Limited Conservation Y38A 9 81 New Program (Science & Math) Unscreened

The Urban Assembly School for Wildlife Conservation DBN 12X372 ■ 127 VALIDUS PREPARATORY ACADEMY:

Bronx AN EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL Address: 1595 Bathgate Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457 Subway: 2, 5 to 3rd Avenue-149th Street followed Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible by BX15 or BX55; D, 4 to 170th Street followed by Tel: 718-466-4000 BX11 Fax: 718-466-4001 Bus: BX11, BX15, BX55 to 3rd Avenue & E-Mail: [email protected] Claremont Parkway; BX41 to Webster Avenue & Website: www.validusprep.org Claremont Parkway

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS Validus Preparatory Academy is a high school with an emphasis on health ■ Priority to students who issues, daily physical exercise and hands-on, real world learning. Through attend an information session Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound, students experience a 5-day Challenge ■ Then to Bronx students Course and ongoing Learning Expeditions that involve using classroom skills ■ Then to New York City and knowledge to solve real problems in the community. Each student maintains residents a portfolio of his/her work and presents a portfolio to an independent panel. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: Outward Bound Challenge Course, Health Electives and ■ SETSS Internships, Crew Advisory, Reading Excellence and Discovery (READ) ELL Programs Program, College Now, Rock the Boat ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ Total Students: 426 Community-Based Organizations: Citizens' Advice Bureau, Booklyn Artist's ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Alliance, Play 4 Life, Wingspan Arts, Anti-Defamation League, Rock the Boat ■ ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Hospital Outreach: Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Higher Education Institution: New York University (NYU) ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: El Accountability Reports Museo del Barrio, Harbor Conservatory ■ Not-for-Profit: Expeditionary Learning 06-07 07-08 ■ Progress Outward Bound Financial Institutions: Bank of America, Goldman Sachs Report N/A N/A Quality PW EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Review ■ Leadership & Support: Student Crew Leader Assembly (SCLA), Big Brothers Big Sisters ■ Academic: Tech Squad, AfterWORDS Literacy Project ■ Artistic: Yearbook, Percussion (African and Latin), Choir, Step Dance Squad, Important Information! Hip-Hop Dance, Latin Ballroom Dance, Capoeira (Brazilian Martial Arts), Karate, ■ Our school observes a uniform Crochet, Screen Printing ■ Clubs: Chess, Drama, Engineering, Business, Table dress code Tennis, additional clubs added at student request ■ Extended Day Program ■ Our school requires an Academic PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Portfolio for Assessment ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Cross Country, Wrestling ■ Girls: Softball ■ Co-ed: Cross Country SCHOOL SPORTS Open House ■ Track, Intramural Basketball, Volleyball, Double Dutch, Step, Dance, Information Weight Training, Soccer Please contact the school for Open House dates and times.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Validus Preparatory Academy: Limited An Expeditionary Learning School X07R 9 81 644 (Health Professions) Unscreened

Validus Preparatory Academy: An Expeditionary Learning School DBN 09X263 ■ 128 WEST BRONX ACADEMY FOR THE FUTURE Address: Theodore Roosevelt Educational Campus Subway: C, D, 4 to Fordham Road followed by 500 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458 BX12 Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: BX12, BX2, BX9, BX22, BX41 to Fordham Tel: 718-563-7139 Road & Washington Avenue Bronx Fax: 718-563-7362 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.westbronxacademy.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS The West Bronx Academy for the Future (WBAFF) is a high-tech school which ■ Priority to continuing 8th will prepare its graduates to participate fully in the social, civic and economic graders life of their city. Students will learn in small classes and be supported by an ■ Then to students who attend advisory system featuring small numbers of students with long-term teacher an information session ■ involvement. Our program will be enhanced by real world project-based learning Then to Bronx residents and the thorough integration of technology. Students will be linked to careers ■ Then to New York City that employ technology, such as journalism, the arts, engineering, architecture residents and urban planning. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: Bronx Institute, Internships in tech-driven industries, Projects that ■ SETSS impact the community and involve Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, ■ Special Class Environmental Studies ■ Language Class: Spanish ELL Programs ■ ESL PARTNERSHIPS ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Community-Based Organizations: Teaching Matters Incorporated (TMI), Salvadori Center, Clearpool Environmental Center ■ Higher Education ■ Total Students: 567 Institution: Lehman College ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Accountability Reports ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, After-school Program 06-07 07-08 ■ Academic: Granting Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Progress Report N/A C Programs (GEAR UP), Intensive instructional support, Project-based activities in Science and Math, Access to computers equipped with software to enrich Quality PP Review school-based curricula ■ Artistic: Video Yearbook, Digital Documentaries ■ Club: Multimedia PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Swimming, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Fencing SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Sports Clubs

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Limited West Bronx Academy for the Future X59X 9 81 706 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

West Bronx Academy for the Future DBN 10X243 ■ 129 WINGS ACADEMY Bronx

Address: 1122 East 180th Street, Bronx, NY 10460 Subway: 2, 5 to E. 180th Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: BX40 to Tremont & Devoe Avenues; BX42 Tel: 718-597-1751 to Bronx Park East; BX36 to West Farms Road Fax: 718-931-8366 Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/12/X684

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Bronx residents In September 1994, the New York City Department of Education, the Center for Collaborative Education and the Coalition of Essential Schools sponsored the ■ Then to New York City first systemic effort to redesign a large high school in the Bronx. Wings Academy residents was one of five pioneering small schools resulting from that effort, founded on Special Education Services the premise of helping young people use their minds well. Our primary goal is ■ SETSS to develop students’ “habits of mind,” which will encourage respect for lifelong ■ Special Class learning, purposefulness and success. ELL Programs ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Programs: Double periods (90 minutes), Library, Art Studio, Dance Studio, ■ Total Students: 532 Classes with our Partners, Senior Thesis, College Now, Jose Serrano Leadership ■ ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Institute, Upward Bound Language Class: Spanish Advanced Placement 9, 10, 11, 12 Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, United States History Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress ■ Report BA Community-Based Organizations: Mothers on the Move, Community Board ■ Quality PW 6, 48th Precinct, 12th Transit District Higher Education Institutions: Lehman Review College, Fordham University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Career Arts Education Center, Bronx Dance Theatre, New York City Ballet ■ Not-for-Profit: Bronx Zoo (Wildlife Conservation Society), Amnesty International EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Community Service, Explorers Program, Tutorials, Saturday School, Fit for Life, College Trips ■ Academic: Academic Excursions, Journalism, School Newspaper, Yearbook, Debate ■ Artistic: Photography/Art ■ Clubs: Step, Chess, Music PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Softball

Wings Academy DBN 12X684 ■ 130 WINGS ACADEMY (CONTINUED)

Reminder: Use these codes for your application! Bronx

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Academy For Excellence (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) An accelerated Regents testing program that enables students to earn Advanced Regents Diplomas and become X93A Ed. Opt. 9 100 1438 eligible to take Advanced Placement tests and college level courses Dance (Performing Arts) 930 243 A co-ed dance program teaching various techniques in X93P Audition ballet, modern, jazz, tap and choreography, culminating in college preparatory auditions 10 15 N/A

Audition Information: Students accepted by audition only. Students must participate in both a ballet and modern dance class. Dress in appropriate attire - leotard and tights.

2009-2010 Audition Dates Audition Group Date Start Time End Time Dance Saturday, October 17, 2009 10:00 AM 12:30 PM Dance Saturday, October 31, 2009 10:00 AM 12:30 PM Dance Saturday, November 14, 2009 10:00 AM 12:30 PM Dance Saturday, November 28, 2009 10:00 AM 12:30 PM Dance Saturday, December 5, 2009 10:00 AM 12:30 PM Dance Saturday, December 19, 2009 10:00 AM 12:30 PM Dance Saturday, January 9, 2010 10:00 AM 12:30 PM

Wings Academy DBN 12X684 ■ 131 WOMEN’S ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE Bronx

Address: 456 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10473 Subway: 6 to East 177th Street-Parkchester Tel: 718-542-0740 followed by BX39 Fax: 718-542-0841 Bus: BX39 to White Plains Road & Lacombe Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/08/X282 Avenue; BX27 to Soundview & Patterson Avenues

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who attend The Women’s Academy of Excellence (WAE) is the first all-girls public high an information session or school in the Bronx, serving grades 9-12. Our mission is to create a community ■ Then to New York City of lifelong learners, committed to nurturing the intellectual curiosity and creativity residents of young women and to address their developmental needs. The school community cultivates dynamic, participatory learning, enabling students to Special Education Services academic success at many levels, especially in the fields of math, science and ■ Collaborative Team Teaching civic responsibility. Our future scholars are exposed to a challenging curriculum (CTT) that encourages them to achieve their personal best. ■ SETSS ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: Health and Fitness Program ■ Language Class: Spanish Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 282 PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Community-Based Organizations: The Leadership Program, 100 Black ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Women, Salaam Arts & Inspiration (SAI) Higher Education Institutions: CW Post/Long Island University, Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton Accountability Reports University ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: OPUS After school arts program 06-07 07-08 Progress Report N/A N/A EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Quality N/A P Leadership & Support: Student Council, Community Service, Student Review Ambassadors ■ Academic: Peer Tutoring, Saturday Enrichment, Summer Camp ■ Clubs: Conflict Resolution Program- EARS, OPUS- After School Program, Fashion, Girls Learn International - Human Rights, Newspaper, GEMS, Art, Scholars, Academy of Health, Academy of Law, Senior, Event Planning Committee

Open House Information Please call the school for information about our Open House dates. Important Information! ■ We are a single-gender school for girls. ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code

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Limited Women’s Academy of Excellence Y01T 9 108 122 (Science & Math) Unscreened

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4 -Academy of Innovative East New York -Cypress Hill Collegiate Educational Campus Family Academy -Brooklyn Lab School Preparatory School • Franklin K. Lane 46 • • Technology ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL SLC SCHOOL Address: 2800 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11235 Subway: Q to Ocean Parkway; F to Avenue X Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: B1, B4, B36 to Ocean Parkway & West Tel: 718-333-7400 Avenue Fax: 718-946-5035 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/21/K410

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to Brooklyn residents Focusing on developing critical thinkers and student leaders, we stress a curriculum of science, mathematics, and humanities that encourages students to ■ For Zoned Program only: explore, create, imagine and lead. Through our partnership with Johns Hopkins priority to students who live in University's Talent Development High Schools, Abraham Lincoln High School the zoned area

offers a Small Learning Communities (SLC) model. Our SLC model features a Brooklyn Special Education Services block schedule in which teams of teachers meet with a guidance counselor to ■ Collaborative Team Teaching track each student's academic performance. Lincoln provides students with the (CTT) individualized attention of a small school, as well as the assets, resources, and ■ SETSS facilities of a large educational complex. For over 75 years, Abraham Lincoln High ■ Special Class School has been a leader in New York City education. Our campus offers a state- ELL Programs of-the-art photography studio, two animal science labs, computer labs, spacious ■ ESL grounds and a pool. Our extensive elective course offerings, including Advanced ■ Bilingual Program Placement and College Now classes, empower our academic achievers to • Russian complete up to a year of college credit during their secondary studies. Lincoln is the school where gifted students have the opportunity to excel. Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 2552 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Programs: The Institute for Professions in Science (IPS), The Gilder Lehrman 9, 10, 11, 12 Honors Institute for American Studies, Professional Photography, Pre-Veterinary Accountability Reports Animal Science ■ Language Classes: Italian, Russian, Spanish ■ Advanced 06-07 07-08 Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, Computer Science Progress A, Economics: Macro, English Language and Composition, Government and Report CC Quality Politics: United States, Physics B, Psychology, Spanish Language, Statistics, Review PP United States History, World History PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Good Shepherd Services, Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services, Jewish Community Center of Greater Coney Island ■ Hospital Outreach: Coney Island Hospital ■ Higher Education Open House Institutions: Brooklyn College, Kingsborough Community College ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: City University of New York (CUNY) Arts ■ Other: Johns Hopkins Information University’s Talent Development High Schools, Young Adult Borough Center Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Presentation at 7 PM. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Campus Tour at 8 PM. ■ Leadership & Support: Student Organization, Conflict Negotiation and Please call 718-333-7462 for Mediation, National Honor Society, Senior Activities, Leadership ■ Academic: further details. History Club, Animal Care Squad, Marine Lab Squad, Library Squad ■ Artistic: "Landmark" Yearbook, "Lincoln Log" School Newspaper, Literary Magazines ■ Clubs: Key, Chess, Debate, Anime, Cheerleading, ELL Acting Studio, Health Corps, Weight Lifting PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball & JV Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball

Abraham Lincoln High School DBN 21K410 ■ 137 ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

Reminder: Use these codes for your application! SLC SCHOOL Brooklyn

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Priority to students who apply and Zoned Unscreened 9 Academic Comprehensive Program K24Z live in the zoned area Veterinary Sciences and Animal Care (Animal Science) 9 100 1119 Hands-on experience, career preparation and technical K24A Ed. Opt. knowledge gained by working with vertebrates and invertebrates in a laboratory setting 10 15 40

Institute for Professions in Science 9 150 940 (Science & Math) K24J Screened Courses in science and math and access to modern equipment in specialized laboratories 10 10 39

Professional Photography 9 40 297 (Visual Art & Design) Techniques of black & white, color, digital studio, K24L Audition scientific, still and video imaging that prepares students 10 10 16 for both college and professional careers

Selection Criteria: Students must submit a portfolio of their work.

Honors Institute for American Studies - Gilder Lehrman 9 34 313 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) A humanities-based program for gifted students, K24M Screened sponsored by the Gilder Lehrman Institute for American History; Provides students with experiential learning and 10 10 23 leadership opportunities

Selection Criteria: English (85-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (85-100) Science (85-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Abraham Lincoln High School DBN 21K410 ■ 138 ACADEMY FOR COLLEGE PREPARATION AND CAREER EXPLORATION: A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL

Address: Erasmus Hall Educational Campus Subway: B, Q, 2, 5 to Church Avenue 911 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226 Bus: B23 to Flatbush Avenue & Cortelyou Road; Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible B35, B41 to Flatbush & Church Avenues Tel: 718-564-2566 Fax: 718-564-2567 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/17/K382

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th Academy for College Preparation and Career Exploration: A College Board graders School is a small secondary school with an exciting program. Students will be exposed to a wide range of internships, mentor programs and extra-curricular ■ Then to students who attend activities that will help them discover their true talents. Students will develop, an information session

with the guidance of their advisors, guidance counselors, parents, and college/ Brooklyn ■ Then to New York City community-based mentors, the path best suited for their talents and potential. residents Our internships and mentor programs will provide opportunities for students to Special Education Services work with professionals in the career field of their choice. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Internships and Mentor Programs at Local Colleges, Community- ELL Programs Based Organizations and Businesses, Community Service ■ Language ■ ESL Classes: French, Spanish Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 500 PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ Community-Based Organization: Brooklyn Parent Advocacy Network Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Higher Education Institutions: Polytechnic Institute of NYU, Brooklyn College, New York City College of Technology, Long Island University ■ Not-for- Accountability Reports Profit: The College Board 06-07 07-08 Progress Report N/A N/A EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ ■ Quality PP Leadership & Support: Arista, Student Government Clubs: Science, Review Computer and Robotics, Debate, Journalism; more clubs will be established as we expand PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Trade, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code ■ Extended Day Program ■ Summer Institutes for English, Mathematics and a third subject of the student’s choice ■ Required Internships/Mentor Programs and Community Service ■ Our school requires an Academic Portfolio Assessment of Internships/Mentor Programs and Community Service

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Academy for College Preparation and Career Limited Exploration: A College Board School L21A 9 81 384 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

Academy for College Preparation and Career Exploration: A College Board School DBN 17K382 ■ 139 ACADEMY FOR CONSERVATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT Address: South Shore Educational Campus Subway: 2, 5 to Brooklyn College-Flatbush 6565 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236 Avenue; L to Canarsie-Rockaway Parkway Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: B6, B78 of B82 to Ralph & Flatlands Tel: 718-968-4101 Avenues Fax: 718-968-4296 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.brooklynace.com Brooklyn

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility We are a new small high school where students explore the natural environment ■ Priority to students who using New York City as a living laboratory. Our project-based classes, uniquely attend an information session designed curriculum, internship program and creative schedule give students ■ Then to New York City many opportunities to excel, develop the skills and knowledge they need to residents pursue their passions and succeed in college and the workforce. Students will Special Education Services feel empowered as active young citizens whose actions and decisions make a ■ Collaborative Team Teaching positive difference in the world. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Special Class ■ Programs: Theme-based science, business, history, English and environmental ELL Programs courses; Scientists in the Classroom; electives such as Marine Biology, Climate ■ ESL and the Changing World, Oceanography, Environmental Journalism, Wildlife Conservation, Landscape Design and Horticulture; Internships and Fieldwork; Enrollment (10/31/2008) as we expand, we plan to offer Advanced Placement courses such as Biology, ■ Total Students: 61 Environmental Science, English Languagee ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ School Opened: Sept 2008 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS 9, 10, 11 ■ Community-Based Organizations: Institute for Student Achievement, ■ Expected Grade Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education, Council on the Environment, Trees Configuration: 9-12 New York, Sebago Canoe Club ■ Higher Education Institutions: Columbia Accountability Reports University, New York University ■ Not-for-Profit: Nature Network, Wild Metro 06-07 07-08 Progress N/A N/A EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Report ■ Quality Leadership & Support: Student Government, Peer Mediation, Conflict Review N/A N/A Resolution, Student Collaborative Council, Student Ethics Committee ■ Academic: Tutoring in All Subject Areas ■ Artistic: Music, Dance, Photography ■ Clubs: Hiking and Kayaking, Literary Magazine, Photography, Dance, Guitar, Important Information! Wildlife ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code PSAL SPORTS ■ Community Service offered ■ Boys: Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football & JV ■ Student and Parent Summer Football, Golf, Indoor and Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Orientation ■ Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Gymnastics, Summer Internship Program Indoor and Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Extended Day Programs offered ■ Our school requires an Open House Information Academic Portfolio for Please see our website, www.brooklynace.com, for information graduation regarding our Open Houses and other events ■ Internship Requirement we are planning.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS 9 81 177 Academy for Conservation and the Environment Limited (Environmental Science) L44A Unscreened 10 10 N/A

Academy for Conservation and the Environment DBN 18K637 ■ 140 ACADEMY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP Address: Bushwick Educational Campus Subway: L to Myrtle Avenue; J, M, Z to Wyckoff 400 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Avenue Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Bus: B26 to Putnam Avenue; B52 to Gates Tel: 718-381-7100 Avenue; B54 to Myrtle Avenue; B58 to Wyckoff Fax: 718-628-6965 Avenue; B60 to Wilson Avenue E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.aelnyc.org

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility The Academy for Environmental Leadership (AEL) is a small learning community ■ Priority to students who that develops skills through an approach to learning focused on science, attend an information session mathematics and technology to develop the capacity of students to become ■ Then to New York City environmental leaders. Through community involvement and real world learning, residents students learn how to have a positive impact on the world around them. Our Brooklyn Special Education Services classes focus on challenging curricula based on critical thinking skills. Supported ■ Collaborative Team Teaching by the Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment, classes regularly use parks, (CTT) neighborhoods and museums for hands-on learning and environmental research. ■ SETSS We believe that it is imperative to engage and embrace all students' families ELL Programs to ensure academic success. We prepare all students for Regents diplomas, ■ ESL college study and careers. Enrollment (10/31/2008) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Total Students: 297 ■ Programs: Project-based learning, Advisories, Internship, Community ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Service Projects, Summer Bridge, Portfolios, Group and Independent Projects, 9, 10, 11, 12 Town Hall meetings ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Accountability Reports Courses: English Literature and Composition, Spanish Literature 06-07 07-08 Progress Report N/A N/A PARTNERSHIPS ■ Higher Education Institution: Brooklyn College ■ Not-for-Profit: New Visions Quality PP Review for Public Schools, Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Council, Peer Mediation ■ Academic: Project Success (tutoring), Regents Prep Classes, Saturday Classes ■ Artistic: Step/Dance, Visual Arts, The Environment though the Arts (elective) ■ Clubs: Environmental Action, Community Mapping PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball

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Limited Academy for Environmental Leadership L23A 9 108 433 (Environmental Science) Unscreened

Academy for Environmental Leadership DBN 32K403 ■ 141 ACADEMY FOR YOUNG WRITERS

Address: 183 South 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Subway: J to Marcy Avenue Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B39, B44, B46, B60, Q54 to Broadway & Tel: 718-388-1194 Williamsburg Bridge Plaza Fax: 718-388-3380 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.academyforyoungwriters.org Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS We are a small learning community with the belief that excellent teaching, close ■ Priority to students who relationships and high expectations lead students to college and careers. We attend an information session are dedicated to creating a calm, respectful learning environment for students ■ Then to New York City and their families. We work closely with families to ensure that all students residents learn to be positive members of our school community. Classes are student- Special Education Services centered and project-based, with a heavy focus on building skills in the following ■ Collaborative Team Teaching areas of communication: writing, presentation and self-expression through the (CTT) arts. Participation in an Advisory program allows students to develop close ■ SETSS relationships with peers and teachers, as well as promote personal growth. ELL Programs Advisory is also the place where college trips are initiated starting in the ninth ■ ESL grade. We seek parents and students who are interested in belonging to and Enrollment (10/31/2008) shaping a close-knit school community. ■ Total Students: 301 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Programs: Advisory with Educational, Community-building trips twice a 9, 10, 11, 12 month; Writing (in each class), Partnership with Student Press Initiative (where Accountability Reports students write and publish a book throughout the course of a year), Emphasis 06-07 07-08 on Expression through the Arts, small English classes, Technology, College Now Progress ■ Report N/A N/A Language Class: Spanish Quality Review PW PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Relation Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP), Community Health Network, El Puente Leadership Center ■ Higher Important Information! Education Institutions: Baruch College, Columbia University ■ Cultural/ ■ Extended Day Program Arts Organization: Urban Word Poetry ■ Not-for-Profit: Institute for Student ■ Our school requires an Academic Achievement, Exploring Program ■ Other: EChalk Portfolio for Assessment ■ Community Service Required EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Parent Conferences four times a ■ Leadership & Support: Writers’ Council ■ Academic: Peer Tutoring, Literary year Journal ■ Artistic: Poetry Seminars, Poets’ Cafe ■ Clubs: Dance and Step Team, ■ Exhibition-based Academic Drama, Film, Digital Photography, “Writer’s Block” - School Newspaper Program (grades primarily based on student exhibitions/projects) SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Counseling and social support ■ Intramural Sports: Basketball, Wiffleball services ■ Career and College Exploration ■ Summer Bridge Orientation Program

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Limited Academy for Young Writers 9 108 808 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) L22A Unscreened

Academy for Young Writers DBN 14K404 ■ 142 ACADEMY OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Address: 141 Macon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Subway: A, C to Nostrand Avenue Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: B25, B26, B52 to Marcy Avenue; B43, B44 Tel: 718-783-4842 to Halsey Avenue; B48 to Macon Street Fax: 718-783-4869 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/13/K336

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility The Academy of Business and Community Development (ABCD) is the first ■ Priority to continuing 8th public all boys school serving grades 6 through 12 in New York City. Our mission graders is to develop young men to become urban leaders by providing a challenging ■ Then to students who attend academic program that includes business education in every grade. We help an information session ■ each student gain understanding of their place in the world through character Brooklyn Then to Brooklyn residents education and community service. ABCD is an Advancement Via Individual ■ Then to New York City Determination (AVID) school. AVID is a program that teaches students residents organizational and study skills designed for college success. All ABCD students Special Education Services use AVID techniques in every class. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: ABCD Brotherhood Curriculum, Advisory, Career Exploration ELL Programs Outings (CEOs), Internships, Monthly Guest Speakers, On-going Community ■ ESL Service, College Level Examination Program (CLEP); Annual College Tours to Pennsylvania, Baltimore/Washington, DC, New England, Historically Black Enrollment (10/31/2008) Colleges and Universities. Students may have the opportunity to earn college ■ School Opened: Sept 2005 credit before graduating. ■ Language Classes: Latin, Spanish ■ Total Students: 201 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 ■ Community-Based Organizations: Literacy, Inc., The Leadership Program ■ Expected Grade ■ Higher Education Institutions: The City University of New York (CUNY) Medgar Configuration: 6-12 Evers College School of Business, New York University ■ Not-for-Profit: Common Accountability Reports Cents, National Urban League, New York Cares ■ Corporate: Forest City Ratner 06-07 07-08 Companies ■ Other: National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship, New Progress York City Department of City Planning-Brooklyn Office, Virtual Enterprises Report N/A N/A Quality Review PP EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Adult-to-student Mentoring, Community Service, Student-to-student Mentoring ■ Academic: Tutoring: Math, English Language Important Information! Arts (ELA), Regents Prep, PSAT, SAT Prep ■ Artistic: Literary magazine (“The ■ ABCD is an all boys school Purple and Gold”) ■ Clubs: Anime, Arcade Games, Bottle Biology, Chess, Board ■ Our school observes a uniform dress Games code (business casual) ■ Each student will have an adult SCHOOL SPORTS mentor who will help with important ■ Basketball Open House Information decisions about college and careers Please contact the school for more information ■ Community Service Requirement about Open House events. ■ Extended Day Program Requirement ■ Weekend Program offered

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Academy of Business and Community Development (ABCD) for Young Men Limited (Business) L42A 9 81 216 Our students take our Business Education & Technology Unscreened (BET) course in every grade Academy of Business and Community Development DBN 13K336 ■ 143 ACADEMY OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

Address: Erasmus Hall Educational Campus Subway: B, Q, 2, 5 to Church Avenue 911 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226 Bus: B23 to Flatbush Avenue & Cortelyou Road; Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible B35, B41 to Flatbush & Church Avenues Tel: 718-564-2580 Fax: 718-564-2581 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://aohterasmushall.org Brooklyn

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Students who attend the Academy of Hospitality and Tourism receive a ■ Priority to students who comprehensive business education. Our business courses are enhanced by visits attend an information session from leading industry executives and job shadowing events. We send students to ■ Then to New York City our partnering corporations so that they may observe how business is conducted residents in the real world. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: Business Leader Job Shadowing, Summer Internships, Hospitality ■ SETSS and Tourism, Culinary, College Credit through Baruch College or Monroe ELL Programs College, College Now ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ Total Students: 268 Higher Education Institutions: New York University, Baruch College, Kingsborough Community College, LaGuardia Community College, New ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): York City College of Technology, New York Institute of Technology, Monroe 9, 10, 11, 12 College ■ Not-for-Profit: National Academy Foundation, New York City & Co., Accountability Reports Hotel Association of New York City, New York State Restaurant Association, 06-07 07-08 Cruise Lines Association, Securities Industry Association, Africa Travel Progress ■ Report N/A N/A Association Corporate: American Express, New York Marriott Marquis, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Warren Kremer Paino Advertising, Coach USA, Quality PP Review The Bradford Group, Grossinger Enterprises, BF9 Media, The Knable Group EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Academic: School Newspaper, Creative Writing ■ Clubs: Toastmasters International, American Society of Travel Agents, Travel, Explorers, Stock Market Important Information! Game; additional clubs based on student interest ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code (business casual) ■ PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Specialized Coursework in ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Football & Hospitality and Tourism Required ■ JV Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball Our School requires an Academic ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Tennis, and Professional Portfolio Volleyball Assessment ■ Summer Internship in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry ■ Minimum of six college credits at either Baruch College or Monroe College Required

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Limited Academy of Hospitality and Tourism L24A 9 108 333 (Hospitality, Travel and Tourism) Unscreened

Academy of Hospitality and Tourism DBN 17K408 ■ 144 ACADEMY OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY CTE SCHOOL Address: Franklin K. Lane Educational Campus Subway: J, Z to 75th Street 999 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11208 Bus: Q56 to Elderts Lane Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Tel: 718-827-2469 Fax: 718-827-4013 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/19/K618

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility ■ We prepare all students to enter college and employment after four years of Priority to students who a multi-disciplinary curriculum integrating challenging academics with up-to- attend an information session the-minute technology. Students will acquire official certifications in several ■ Then to New York City Information Technology (IT) applications on state-of-the-art technology, residents

participate in internships, and gain the experiences to make them confident, Brooklyn Special Education Services skilled and productive citizens. We will continue to support our students after ■ Collaborative Team Teaching they graduate through networking, alumni support groups and e-conferences. (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Mentoring, Academic and Professional E-Portfolios, IC3 Computing ■ Special Class Certification, Career and Financial Management, IT Industry Internships, Dual ELL Programs College Credit Program, College Now, As we expand, we plan to offer courses ■ ESL and end of program exam certifications in Microsoft Office Specialists (MOS) or Enrollment (10/31/2008) Web Design and Advanced Placement courses ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Total Students: 96 ■ PARTNERSHIPS School Opened: Sept 2008 ■ Community-Based Organizations: Oracle Corporation, Leadership through ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Community Service ■ Higher Education Institutions: Pace University, 9, 10, 11 Polytechnic University, Baruch College, Monroe College ■ Not-for-Profit: ■ Expected Grade National Academy Foundation (NAF) ■ Corporate: Accenture, Avenade, Bearing Configuration: 9-12 Point, Cisco, Information Builders, Logicworks, Ziff Media Accountability Reports EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 06-07 07-08 ■ Leadership & Support: Liberty Partnership Program, Leadership through Progress Report N/A N/A Community Service, Student Leadership Council, Peer Mediation, Making Opportunities for Upgrading Schools and Education (MOUSE Squad) Quality N/A N/A Review ■ Academic: Peer Tutoring, College Tutoring, Computer Literacy for Families ■ Artistic: Digital Film Making ■ Clubs: Film, Chess, Book, Robotics, Stepping, Spoken Word, Explorers, Music PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball, Football, Track ■ Girls: Basketball, Track SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Swimming, Tennis Important Information! ■ Community Service ■ Our school requires an ■ Internship Requirement ■ As a CTE school, offered Academic Portfolio for ■ Weekend Program students may be eligible ■ Student and Parent graduation ■ Summer Internship for state-approved Summer Orientation ■ Extended Day Programs Program and industry-sponsored ■ Our school observes a offered career and technical uniform dress code education endorsements

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Limited Academy of Innovative Technology L51A 9 108 422 (Computer Science & Technology) Unscreened

Academy of Innovative Technology DBN 19K618 ■ 145 ACADEMY OF URBAN PLANNING

Address: Bushwick Educational Campus Subway: L to Myrtle Avenue; J, M, Z to Wyckoff 400 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Avenue Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Bus: B26 to Putnam Avenue; B52 to Gates Tel: 718-381-7100 Avenue; B54 to Myrtle Avenue; B58 to Wyckoff Fax: 718-418-0314 Avenue; B60 to Wilson Avenue E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.aupnyc.org Brooklyn

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility The Academy of Urban Planning helps students use their leadership abilities ■ Priority to students who to achieve academic success. We work to forge a lasting spirit of community attend an information session where students, parents and guardians are welcome, teachers and staff work ■ Then to Brooklyn residents collaboratively and all are engaged as partners to provide an exemplary education ■ Then to New York City for our students. We provide students with the academic and social tools they residents need to pursue goals by stimulating their interests in learning, discovery and Special Education Services self-expression. The urban planning, theme-based curriculum takes students out ■ Collaborative Team Teaching of the classroom and into their communities to develop skills that will move them (CTT) toward higher education and careers, while at the same time tapping into their ■ SETSS innate curiosity for the world around them. ■ Special Class ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: The Urban Planning theme is integrated into subject area classes through projects and specialized curriculum, including Advisory, English, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Technology, Geometry and Architecture & Local History Projects; Theme-based ■ Total Students: 461 electives emphasize technical skills: Urban Art, Urban Geography, Geographic ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Information Systems (GIS), Urban Ecology; Senior Seminar in Urban Planning 9, 10, 11, 12 (to identify and address local urban planning issues); Internships, Field Work Accountability Reports ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Calculus AB, 06-07 07-08 Economics: Micro, English Language and Composition, Human Geography, Progress Physics B, Spanish Language Report CB Quality Review UP PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Brooklyn Community Board 4, Make the Road by Walking, Myrtle Avenue Revitalization Project, Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Citizens Council ■ Higher Education Institutions: Brooklyn College, Important Information! Hunter College, New York University: Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public ■ ■ ■ All freshmen are encouraged Service Cultural/Arts Organization: Urban Word Not-for-Profit: Brooklyn to attend a week-long summer Center for the Urban Environment, Planning Center at the Municipal Arts Society, bridge program Center for Urban Pedagogy, Center for Architecture Foundation, Global Kids, ■ All incoming freshmen are American Planning Association, The Leadership Program, Clearpool Education ■ programmed for period 1-9 classes Center, Youth Development Institute Corporate: Environmental Systems ■ ■ Internship opportunities are Research Institute (ESRI), AECOM, Young & Rubicam Other: New York City available Department of City Planning, New York City Department of Transportation, ■ Our school observes a uniform Hunter College Center for Geographic Learning dress code

Open House Information Thursday, October 15, 2009 from 6 PM to 8 PM; Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 6 PM to 8 PM. Please contact Mr. Donaldson at 646-753-0177 for additional information.

Academy of Urban Planning DBN 32K552 ■ 146 ACADEMY OF URBAN PLANNING (CONTINUED)

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Peer Mediation, Community Service, Student Leadership Council, Annual “Day of Dialogue” Student-led Conference, Young Planners Network ■ Academic: Student Newspaper, Peer Tutoring ■ Artistic: Sabor Latino Dance, Choir, Advanced Art ■ Clubs: Chess, Academy of Urban Planning (AUP) Steppers, Cheerleading, Hip-Hop Dance, Fine Arts, Poetry/Spoken Word, Percussion Brooklyn PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Basketball, Baseball, Flag football, Volleyball, Weightlifting

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Urban Planning and Design (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) 9 113 545 Limited Students take urban studies theme-based electives K52A and participate in urban planning projects in regular Unscreened subject area classes that incorporate art, technology, 10 10 15 community development and civic engagement

Academy of Urban Planning DBN 32K552 ■ 147 ACORN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 561 Grand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Subway: C to Clinton-Washington Avenues; 2, 3 Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible to Eastern Parkway-Brooklyn Museum Tel: 718-789-2258 Bus: B65, B25 to Grand Avenue; B45, B48 to Fax: 718-789-2260 Bergen Street E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.acornchs.net Brooklyn

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility ACORN Community High School (ACHS) is a small learning community that ■ Priority to Brooklyn residents provides a challenging education fostering equality, respect and responsibility ■ Then to New York City among our school community and the varied communities within New York City. residents Students are expected to behave in a friendly, businesslike manner and to treat Special Education Services all with courtesy and respect. Our vision is that our graduates will demonstrate ■ Collaborative Team Teaching a preparedness for a productive work life where they can integrate academic (CTT) and applied knowledge and use this knowledge in practical ways. To succeed ■ SETSS at ACHS and in the world of work, students should be resourceful, work well ■ Special Class with others, understand technology, apply information and be responsible and ELL Programs honest. ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Programs: Science Strand: Physical and Medical Science (hands-on learning ■ Total Students: 740 in a modern science lab); Technology Strand: Microsoft Operating Systems ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Certification, Web Design, E-Commerce, Advanced Regents Diploma and 9, 10, 11, 12 Certifications in various technology areas; Social Justice; Visual Arts, Advancement Accountability Reports Via Individual Determination (AVID), Debate, Honors Program, Authentic Teaching 06-07 07-08 and Learning and Assessment of all Students (ATLAS)/Comprehensive School Progress Reform (CSR), SPARE Academy (an all boys Academy, supported by Medgar Report BA Quality Evers College and the New Jersey Nets, for the development of young men Review WW into future leaders), Yearly: Portfolio Round Tables, Spring Drama Production, Career Fair, College Fair ■ Language Classes: French, Italian, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, Psychology, Statistics, United States History Important Information! ■ PARTNERSHIPS Our school observes a uniform ■ Community-Based Organization: Bridge Street Development Corporation dress code ■ ■ ■ Hospital Outreach: Interfaith Medical Center Higher Education Institutions: Student Summer Orientation Medgar Evers College, New York University (NYU) ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: ■ Community Service Requirement Prospect Park Environmental Center, Brooklyn Museum, New York Hall of Science, ■ Tutorial Program in Math and Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) ■ Not-for-Profit: Association of Community Science, English Language Arts Organization for Reform Now (ACORN) ■ Corporate: AOL Time Warner, (ELA) and Social Studies held Pfizer, Inc. ■ Other: New Jersey Nets, Black American Law Students Association weekdays from 3 PM to 6 PM and (BALSA) Saturday from 9 AM to 12 noon EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: 21st Century After-school Learning Center, SAT Preparation, Teen Talk, On-site Counselors (Conflict Mediation), Advisory Groups, Open House Peer Mediation and Negotiation ■ Academic: Arista, Student Government, Information Debate Team, Tutorial, Italian ■ Artistic: Ceramics ■ Clubs: Art, Chorus, Drama, Chess, Poetry, Yearbook, Photography, Animation, Filmmaking, Drama and Our Open House sessions usually take place in September and Set Design, Guitar, Journalism, Adventure, Cross Age Tutoring, Urban Word, October. Please call the school for Exploring New York more information or to schedule a tour of the school. SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Step, Bowling, Basketball, Soccer

ACORN Community High School DBN 13K499 ■ 148 ACORN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Law and Communication (Law & Government) 9 110 499 Students examine careers in Law and Public Service. Students examine and debate issues of Civil and Human K85A Ed. Opt. Rights movements and explore their impact on our society and our legal system. Debate, Law and Social 10 15 23 Brooklyn Justice courses are offered.

Career and Computer Technology Academy (Computer Science & Technology) 9 90 525 Introduces students to the world of work through the use of current technology to provide them with job K85C Ed. Opt. readiness skills, leading to a technology endorsed diploma. 10 10 15

Science Academy (Science & Math) 9 34 316 An interdisciplinary curriculum that combines research and project-based laboratory activities which can be K85D Ed. Opt. used in the field of Forensics. There is Biomedical concentration in this major. 10 10 11

ACORN Community High School DBN 13K499 ■ 149 ACORN HIGH SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE Address: 1396 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Subway: J, Z to Gates Avenue Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: B52 to Gates Avenue & Broadway; B47 Tel: 718-919-1256 to Madison & Ralph Avenues; Q24 to Madison Fax: 718-852-4593 Avenue & Broadway E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.acornsojo.com Brooklyn

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Through a unique partnership with Association of Community Organizations for ■ Priority to District 16 and 32 Reform Now (ACORN), we work collaboratively with parents, students, staff and students the community. This partnership allows us to achieve academic excellence and ■ Then to Brooklyn students ■ develop social awareness in students so that they become future leaders who Then to New York City will make a positive difference in our communities. residents Special Education Services COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Collabrorative Team Teaching ■ Programs: Social Justice and Social Change, Civil Rights, Web Design, SAT (CTT) Prep, Computer Technology, Community Service Internships, Multicultural ■ SETSS Literature, Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation, Debate Team, College and Career ■ Special Class Awareness, College for Every Student (CFES), Advancement via Individual ELL Programs Determination (AVID), Journalism, Calculus, Assets Mentoring, MOUSE ■ ESL ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Enrollment (10/31/2008) Composition, Environmental Science, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, ■ Total Students: 474 Statistics, United States History, World History ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Community-Based Organization: ACORN ■ Hospital Outreach: Woodhull 06-07 07-08 Medical Center ■ Higher Education Institutions: Medgar Evers College Progress ■ ■ Report FB Cultural/Arts Organizations: Entertainers 4 Education, Inc. Not-for-Profit: College for Every Student, TeaTown Institute, One to World ■ Corporate: Brittany Quality UW Review Capital Group, Inc. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: ACORN 21st Century After-school Program, College and Career Fairs/Tours, Student Government, Debate Team ■ Academic: Tutoring, Test Preparation, School Newspaper ■ Artistic: Music Production, Dance, DJ, Band, TV/Video Production ■ Clubs: Computer, Science, Math, Chess, Yearbook, Creative Writing PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball & JV Basketball, Outdoor Track■ Girls: Basketball, Outdoor Track, Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Outdoor Track SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Boys: Baseball, Softball, Volleyball; Flag Football, Soccer, Fitness Center, Intramural Basketball, Track ■ Girls: Intramural Basketball, Track, Fitness Center, Step Team, Double Dutch (PSAL), Dance/Cheerleading, Softball

Open House Information Our Open House is held in early October; please call the school for additional information.

ACORN High School for Social Justice DBN 15K498 ■ 150 ACORN HIGH SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Academy for Social Justice (Law & Government) 9 76 465 Study of Criminal, Civil, Family Law, Politics and Social K49B Screened Activism. Participation in Internships and Community Service. 10 10 14 Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Brooklyn Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Writing Sample, Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Computer Technology 9 75 410 (Computer Science & Technology) Introduction to the world of Computer Science through K49D Ed. Opt. the use of current technology to provide students with job readiness skills. 10 10 16

ACORN High School for Social Justice DBN 15K498 ■ 151 ALL CITY LEADERSHIP SECONDARY SCHOOL Address: 1474 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Subway: L, M to Myrtle-Wyckoff Avenues Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: B52 to Gates & Irving Avenues; B26, B54 Tel: 718-381-9653 to Wyckoff Avenue; B13, Q55 to Myrtle & Wyckoff Fax: 718-381-9680 Avenues Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/32/K554 Brooklyn

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility We educate students from grades six to twelve. All students wear a school ■ Priority to continuing 8th uniform and participate in the required Leadership Cadet Program. Our school graders culture is one of courtesy and our mission is to cultivate scholarship, character ■ Then to students who attend and service among all students. Our school’s theme is a leadership cadet model. an information session We expect our students to develop career goals and to cultivate the leadership ■ Then to District 32, 24 and 30 traits and principles that are taught during the Leadership Cadet Program on students Friday evenings. ■ Then to New York City residents COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Special Education Services ■ Programs: Leadership Cadet, Friday Evening Cadet, After-school Tutorial ■ SETSS ■ Language Class: Spanish ELL Programs ■ ESL PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Higher Education Institution: Long Island University Cultural/Arts Organization: Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Citizen Council, Inc. ■ Total Students: 257 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ■ Academic: National Honor Society Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Progress ■ Report BA Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Handball Quality ■ Girls: Basketball, Handball, Volleyball Review WW

Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform Open House Information dress code We will conduct an Open House on Friday, September 25, 2009, at 7:00 P.M. for 8th grade students and their ■ Leadership Cadet Program parents/guardians. Required

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Limited All City Leadership Secondary School 9 34 397 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) K55A Unscreened

All City Leadership Secondary School DBN 32K554 ■ 152 ARTS & MEDIA PREPARATORY ACADEMY Address: 905 Winthrop Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Subway: 3 to Sutter Avenue-Rutland Road Site Accessibility: Not Accessible followed by B47; 3, 4 to Utica Avenue followed by Tel: 718-773-3908 B46 Fax: 718 773-7274 Bus: B46 to Utica Avenue & Winthrop Street; B47 E-mail: [email protected] to Clarkson & Remsen Avenues Website: www.artsmediaprep.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who We are an innovative small high school that prepares students to be active attend an information session citizens, lifelong independent learners, and confident, cooperative, creative ■ Then to New York City thinkers. Our school is not just a place for visual artists, but for students residents who want to showcase their ideas to the world. Our focus on literacy, the

arts and research will help students to think critically about their world and Brooklyn Special Education Services prepare them for future life challenges. Our students will participate in exciting ■ Collaborative Team Teaching hands-on learning through internships, community service and job-shadowing (CTT) opportunities. Students will present portfolios using media technologies and ■ SETSS will choose an area of academic interest to research in their junior and senior ELL Programs years. ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Total Students: 141 Programs: Advisory, Project Fairs, Bimonthly Debate Series that focuses on ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): articulating a point of view using evidence to improve speaking, writing and 9, 10, 11, 12 study skills Accountability Reports PARTNERSHIPS 06-07 07-08 ■ Community-Based Organizations: Institute for Student Achievement (ISA), Progress Report N/A N/A Brooklyn College Community Partnerships (BCCP), Brooklyn College Art Lab Quality N/A N/A (BCAL); Summer Search, an intensive year-round mentoring and leadership Review program (read more at: www.summersearch.org) EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Council ■ Academic: Tutoring, Portfolio Open House Exploration, Creative Arts, Guitar Institute ■ Clubs: Photography Club, Digital Information Journalism, Math tutoring through Fantasy Sports Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 1 PM and Tuesday, SCHOOL SPORTS ■ November 24, 2009 at 6 PM. Intramural sports through the Winthrop Beacon program Please check our website for updates. Important Information! ■ Our school day begins at 9:30 AM ■ Enrichment and tutoring are offered during the school day

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Limited Arts & Media Preparatory Academy L31A 9 81 544 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

Arts & Media Preparatory Academy DBN 18K589 ■ 153 AUTOMOTIVE HIGH SCHOOL CTE SCHOOL Address: 50 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222 Subway: G to Nassau Avenue; L to Bedford Avenue Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Bus: B43, B48, B61 to Nassau & Manhattan Avenues Tel: 718-218-9301 Fax: 718-599-4351 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.autohs.com Brooklyn

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Automotive High School offers students a unique program of top-rated technical ■ Open to New York City and business training in an always-growing field combined with academic residents programs; from award-winning literacy support, advanced classes and theme- Special Education Services based English electives to growing music/theatre activities. Students complete ■ Collaborative Team Teaching Regents Diploma requirements and also industry certifications. These programs (CTT) are enhanced by our partnerships with industries and colleges. Our students ■ SETSS model industry standards by following a dress code that marks them as “ready- ■ Special Class to-work” and serious about their education. Our job placement programs provide ELL Programs all interested students with access to industry internships and after-school jobs ■ ESL in relevant fields. Automotive students have access to a large, fully-staffed ■ Bilingual Program College and Career Center that guides teens toward future choices, beginning in the 9th grade. • Spanish Enrollment (10/31/2008) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Total Students: 1007 ■ Programs: Full 4-year Auto Technology sequence with industry certification, ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Apprenticeship Programs with industry partners, Auto Business Program 9, 10, 11, 12 including Virtual Enterprise; Technical Sequence, including Robotics and Pre- Accountability Reports engineering Courses; English and Music Elective Sequences; After-school 06-07 07-08 Academic and Literacy Programs, PM School, Saturday Academy ■ Language ■ Progress FB Class: Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, English Literature Report and Composition, Statistics, United States History, World History Quality Review PW PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: National Foundation for Teaching Enterprise, CAMBA, Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES), Consortium for Worker Education, Good Shepherd Services ■ Higher Education Institutions: Brooklyn College, New York City College of Technology, Bronx Community Open House College ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: Rooftop Films ■ Corporate: Mercedes- Information Benz, Toyota, DaimlerChrysler ■ Other: Americorps CityYear Program

Thursdays: EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ October 8, 2009, 5:30 PM - 7 PM Leadership & Support: Leadership and Community Service, Yearbook, October 29, 2009, 4 PM - 5:30 PM Peer Mediation and Negotiation, Student-Faculty Athletics, Annual Field November 5, 2009, 5:30 PM - 7 PM Day, School Trips, Lego/Robotics Clubs and Competition Teams, Skills USA, Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA), Council for Unity ■ Saturdays: Academic: School Newspaper, National Honor Society, National Beta Society, October 17, 2009, 10 AM - 12 noon Science Fair, Poetry Slams, Greater New York Automotive Dealers Association ■ October 31, 2009, 10 AM - 12 noon (GNYADA) Troubleshooting Teams Artistic: Chorus, Drumline, Band, Theatre and Acting ■ Clubs: Photography, Book, Ping Pong, Aqua Culture, Chess, Movie, Individual visits by Reading, Caving, Stock Market Challenge appointment, please call 718-218-9301 x1211. Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code

Automotive High School DBN 14K610 ■ 154 AUTOMOTIVE HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

CTE SCHOOL

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football & JV Football, Handball, Soccer, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Fencing, Tennis, Martial Arts, Weightlifting

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Automotive Service Center Specialist (Engineering) 9 120 755 Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)/NATEF Certification Skills: mechanics—engine performance, K60J Ed. Opt. electronics, overhaul and fuel combustion; auto-body—welding, paint refinishing, dent repair, 10 10 18 panel replacement and detailing

Automotive Business Technology, Computer Repair & Electronics 9 90 597 (Engineering) Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Software Certification, electronics/computer repair, diagnostic problem K60L Ed. Opt. solving, A+ Certification; Virtual Enterprise environment, advanced technology, job shadowing and community 10 10 12 service

Bilingual Spanish Automotive Business Technology, Computer Repair & Electronics (Engineering) K60M Ed. Opt. 9 30 20 Same program as above taught in Bilingual Spanish

Auto Body Repair Technician (Engineering) Offers techniques aligned with the latest changes in K60P Ed. Opt. 9 60 470 materials, and equipment used in body repair, integrity and appearance

Bilingual Spanish Auto Body Repair Technician (Engineering) K60Q Ed. Opt. 9 30 22 Same program as above taught in Bilingual Spanish

Automotive High School DBN 14K610 ■ 155 BEDFORD ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 1119 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Subway: G to Bedford-Nostrand Avenues; A, C to Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Nostrand Avenue Tel: 718-398-3061 Bus: B25, B26, B38, B52 to Bedford Avenue Fax: 718-636-3819 Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/13/K595 Brooklyn

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Bedford Academy High School’s effective instruction, along with an environment ■ Priority to District 13 students conducive to learning, will enable us to promote the development of citizens with ■ Then to Brooklyn residents ■ strong values and technological skills. We will prepare students for careers in Then to New York City medicine, engineering and law. Enhancing each student’s academic repertoire residents will impact on their individual challenges in life so that they may become positive Special Education Services role models in their communities. Bedford Academy’s motto is “Academic ■ Collaborative Team Teaching Empowerment is the Birthright of Every Child!” (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Health Professions, Engineering and Computer Technology, Law ■ ESL ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, Physics B, United States History ■ Total Students: 336 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS 9, 10, 11, 12 ■ Community-Based Organizations: Bedford-Stuyvesant Young Accountability Reports Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), New World Counseling ■ Hospital 06-07 07-08 Outreach: State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center Progress ■ Report AA Higher Education Institutions: Long Island University, Medgar Evers College, New York City College of Technology ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: Brooklyn Quality WW Review Academy of Music (BAM) ■ Other: New York State Supreme Court EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government Council, YMCA Youth and Government ■ Academic: Debate Team, “Bedford Panther” - Newspaper ■ Club: Art PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball & JV Basketball, Outdoor Track ■ Girls: Basketball, Outdoor Track, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Archery, Cross Country, Indoor Track

Bedford Academy High School DBN 13K595 ■ 156 BEDFORD ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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Technology 9 41 1685 (Computer Science & Technology) Courses in fundamental and advanced technology; K95A Screened opportunities for our students to work with and learn from 10 10 62 school partners in education and specialists in the field

Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Brooklyn Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Health Professions 9 40 1358 (Health Professions) Introduction to health professions; In addition to required K95B Screened and advanced courses, students have opportunities to work and learn in state-of-the-art labs and facilities 10 10 49

Bedford Academy High School DBN 13K595 ■ 157 BENJAMIN BANNEKER ACADEMY

Address: 71-77 Clinton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Subway: G to Clinton-Washington Avenues Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: B38 to Grand Avenue; B54 to Grand & Myrtle Tel: 718-797-3702 Avenues; B69 (Vanderbilt Avenue) to Park Avenue Fax: 718-797-3862 Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/13/K670 Brooklyn

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Our mission is to provide a comprehensive course of study that will actively ■ Priority to District 13, 14, 15, engage students in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to adapt to and 16 students a multicultural, scientific and technological society. Students will draw upon ■ Then to Brooklyn residents community resources in preparation for the world of higher education and ■ Then to New York City work. Our graduates will be socially responsible, lifelong learners prepared to residents promote all aspects of community development as they meet the challenges of Special Education Services the future. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medicine, Humanities, Media Communication ELL Programs ■ Language Classes: Chinese (Mandarin), French, Portuguese, Spanish ■ ESL ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Enrollment (10/31/2008) English Language and Composition, Statistics, United States History ■ Total Students: 865 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Community-Based Organizations: Goodwill Industries, Institute for Student 9, 10, 11, 12 Achievement, Metro Center for Urban Education ■ Hospital Outreach: Downstate Accountability Reports Medical Center ■ Higher Education Institutions: New York University (NYU), 06-07 07-08 Long Island University (LIU), Medgar Evers College, Polytechnic University ■ Progress Cultural/Arts Organization: Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) ■ Corporate: Report BA JP Morgan Chase, O’Melveny and Myers LLP, Verizon, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Quality WW Review National Association of Black Female Executives in Music and Entertainment ■ Other: Steiner Studios EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: After-school Tutoring, Peer Mediation and Conflict Open House Resolution, Extended Day Program, Saturday Enrichment Program, Student Information Government, Young Men’s Group, Banneker Sisters United, Africa Tours, The Our Open House sessions are usually Afterschool Corporation (TASC), Sisters Inspiring Sisters to Success Mentoring scheduled every September and Program (SISTS), Manhood Training Program, Benjamin Banneker Book Club, October. Please call to schedule a National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), LIU Charles Evans Innis walking tour of the school. Scholars Program and Work Hard/Play Hard, Katrina Relief and Recovery Project ■ Academic: National Society of Black Engineers, Inc. (NSBE) Junior, Doctors of Tomorrow, Debate Team, Literary Guild, Vocational and Technical Education Act (VATEA) Engineering Program, Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) Program, Peer Tutoring Program, Warrior Scholars ■ Artistic: African Dance Team, Step Team, Latino Dance Group, Benjamin Banneker Musical Chorus Group, Young Poets Society, Zawadi Art Ensemble, Nurange Dance Company, Video Production (AV Squad) ■ Clubs: Savvy Mentoring, African Drumming, Chess, 90’s, Math, Crocheting and Knitting PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer ■ Girls: Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

Benjamin Banneker Academy DBN 13K670 ■ 158 BENJAMIN BANNEKER ACADEMY (CONTINUED)

SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Track Team, Equestrian Team, Martial Arts, Flag Football, Intramural Basketball

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Humanities (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) For students interested in all facets of learning; extensive literary, writing and research courses to K71B Screened 9 60 1148 sample; interdisciplinary curriculum that includes technology, humanities, and social sciences Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Media Communication (Communications) A hands-on approach to understanding mass media, opportunities to develop career skills in video K71E Screened 9 60 992 production, journalism, media arts, technology, with internships in various media outlets Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Pre-Engineering (Engineering) Training related to the field of engineering; courses in K71J Screened 9 60 851 math and science and the requirement of maintaining an 80 or above average in these areas Selection Criteria: Math (80-100) Science (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Pre-Medicine (Health Professions) An introduction to the health professions; intense courses in math and science with the requirement of K71K Screened 9 60 1483 maintaining an 80 or above average in these areas, exposure to various opportunities in the medical field Selection Criteria: Math (80-100) Science (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Benjamin Banneker Academy DBN 13K670 ■ 159 BOYS AND GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 1700 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213 Subway: A, C to Utica Avenue Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: B25 to Schenectady Avenue; B46 to Fulton Street Tel: 718-467-1700 Fax: 718-221-0645 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/16/K455 Brooklyn

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility We are “The Pride and Joy of Bed-Stuy” and with effective instruction, along ■ Open to Brooklyn residents with a conducive learning environment, we are committed to developing young ■ For Zoned Program only: citizens who are prepared socially, technologically, and academically for priority to students who live in the 21st century. It is this pride in our community that has returned over 40 the zoned area graduates of Boys and Girls to help us complete our mission. Through your Special Education Services high school experience Boys and Girls not only seeks to serve as an academic ■ Collaborative Team Teaching institution, but as a model of lifelong learning. We value the dignity and worth (CTT) of each individual, whether adult or child, and recognize our responsibility to ■ SETSS provide a nurturing and caring environment free from violence and conflict. Our ■ Special Class community is composed of stakeholders including school personnel, families ELL Programs and local community organizations who help shape your success. We support ■ ESL collaboration among staff, parents, and community groups, to ensure that you will become a contributing member of your community and nation. We challenge Enrollment (10/31/2008) you to be a part of the generation that makes a difference. ■ Total Students: 2835 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 9, 10, 11, 12 ■ Programs: Computer Science and Technology, Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Accountability Reports Health, College Preparatory Program, Performing Arts, The Algebra Project, Read 06-07 07-08 180 Literacy Program, College Now ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish, Spanish Progress Native Language Arts ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Economics: Micro, English Report CB Quality Literature and Composition, Government and Politics: United States, Spanish Review PP Language, Spanish Literature, Statistics, United States History, World History PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organization: Brooklyn Music & Arts Program, Big Brother Important Information! & Big Sisters of America, Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health, Downstate Medical ■ Extended Day Program Center, The Links, Inc., Boys High Alumni Association, Girls High Alumni Association, ■ Student Summer Orientation Carter G. Woodson Cultural Literacy Center ■ Hospital Outreach: Brookdale Medical Center ■ Higher Education Institutions: Historical Black Colleges and Universities, City University of New York (CUNY), State University of New York (SUNY), New York City College of Technology, Medgar Evers College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Young Men and Women Of Tomorrow, Black Male Initiative ■ Not-for-Profit: City Year Volunteers, Mid-Bedford Heights Lions Club, Posse Foundation, Bedford Stuyvesant "I Have A Dream" Program ■ Corporate: Bank of America, Federal Reserve Bank, Brooklyn Oldtimers, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Open House EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Guidance Intervention, Academy Information Leaders, Peer Mentors and Peer Advisors ■ Academic: Mentoring Program, Saturday, October 2, 2009 at 10 AM. Student Government, Video Production Team, Peer Tutors ■ Artistic: Jazz Band, If you need more information, please call (718) 467-1700 or email Voices of the High, Drumline, The Crown Jewel Steppers, Talent Show, Gospel ■ [email protected]. Choir Clubs: Cheerleaders, Chess, Computer, Culture, Dance Team, Drama, BG Fashion Designers, Graphic Artists of the High, Marching Band, National Honor Society, Poetry Slam/Literary Club, Red Berets & Sophisticated Gents, Sound Production, The High Steppers, Travel, Video Production, Voices of the High, Yearbook, Young Men & Women of Purpose

Boys and Girls High School DBN 16K455 ■ 160 BOYS AND GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Bowling SCHOOL SPORTS

■ Cheerleading Squad, Kangaroo Basketball Classic Brooklyn

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Priority to students who apply and Zoned Unscreened 9 Academic Comprehensive Program K10Z live in the zoned area

Institute for Computer and Technology (Computer Science & Technology) 9 300 1317 Provides students with computer literacy, maintenance skills, knowledge of programming languages and K10S Screened the cognitive skills to solve problems through programming; four-year program includes courses in 10 10 61 literacy, maintenance and repair Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Boys and Girls High School DBN 16K455 ■ 161 BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF GLOBAL FINANCE Address: 125 Stuyvesant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Subway: J to Kosciuszko Street or J, M, Z to Myrtle Avenue Tel: 718-935-3442 (valid through January 2010) Bus: B38 to Lafayette or DeKalb & Stuyvesant Avenues; B52 to Gates & Stuyvesant Avenues; B46 to Malcolm X Boulevard & Greene Avenue Brooklyn

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility We provide students with an opportunity to explore the subject of business ■ Priority to students who and finance around the world while preparing them for college and successful attend an information session professional careers. Through the school’s partnerships with the National ■ Then to New York City Academy Foundation (NAF) and the Brooklyn Borough President’s Office, residents students are offered a unique opportunity to learn about business through job- Special Education Services shadowing, guest speakers, projects, internships, competitions and trips. The ■ Collaborative Team Teaching students are supported through the four years by an Advisory program and a (CTT) small, personal learning environment where all students are known well and ■ SETSS given the tools for success. ■ Special Class ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ ESL Programs: National Academy of Finance (NAF) provides industry-validated curriculum and includes job-shadowing, guest speakers from the business Enrollment (10/31/2008) and finance industry, internships, career planning and college credit-bearing ■ School Opened: Sept 2009 finance courses taken at the City University of New York (CUNY); Senior Project; ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Advisory ■ Language Class: Chinese (Mandarin) ■ Advanced Placement 9, 10 Courses: Calculus AB, World History, Economics: Macro, Economics: Micro ■ Expected Grade Configuration: 9-12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Community-Based Organizations: National Academy Foundation (NAF) ■ ■ 06-07 07-08 Higher Education Institutions: Baruch College Not-for-Profit: Working in Support of Education ■ Corporate: McGraw-Hill ■ Financial Institutions: Progress N/A N/A Report American International Group (AIG), Citi, Ernst & Young, Moody’s, Bank of New Quality Review N/A N/A York Mellon, KPMG, Deutsche Bank, The Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Office of the Comptroller ■ Other: Brooklyn Borough President’s Office EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Important Information! ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government ■ Academic: Federal Reserve ■ All students take Chinese Challenge, Euro Challenge, Stock Market Game, Toastmasters, Model United (Mandarin) as their language Nations (UN), Career Exploring ■ Artistic: Art Club ■ Clubs: Chess, Debate class. Team, World Cultures SCHOOL SPORTS ■ As we expand, we plan to offer select PSAL and intramural sports.

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Limited Brooklyn Academy of Global Finance L57A 9 108 New Program (Business) Unscreened

Brooklyn Academy of Global Finance DBN 16K688 ■ 162 BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND THE ENVIRONMENT Address: Prospect Heights Educational Campus Subway: 2, 3 to Eastern Parkway-Brooklyn Museum; 883 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 4, 5 to Franklin Avenue; Q to Prospect Park followed Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible by Franklin Avenue Shuttle to Botanic Garden Tel: 718-230-6363 Bus: B45, B48, B71 to Classon Avenue Fax: 718-230-6370 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://BaseHighSchool.net

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment (BASE) is a small Brooklyn ■ Priority to students who New Century High School. Our mission is to create an active learning community attend an information session that addresses the needs of young people while embracing environmental ■ Then to Brooklyn students science, environmental justice, urban ecology and science research. We use the ■ Then to New York City resources of three campuses (Prospect Park, Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the Brooklyn residents physical plant of the school) to create a school that is engaging, academically Special Education Services challenging and personally meaningful to our students, their parents, faculty and ■ Collaborative Team Teaching administration, collaborating organizations and the wider community. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Field Studies and Project-based Learning, Humanities ■ ESL Curriculum, Science and Social Science Research, Advisories, Internship, ■ ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) College Now Language Class: Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Chemistry, English Language and Composition ■ Total Students: 460 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS 9, 10, 11, 12 ■ Community-Based Organization: Brooklyn Botanic Garden/Prospect Park Accountability Reports Alliance ■ Hospital Outreach: Arthur Ashe Health Institute at Downstate 06-07 07-08 Medical Center ■ Higher Education Institutions: Medgar Evers College, Progress ■ Report BB Brooklyn College Cultural/Arts Organizations: Brooklyn Museum, Ifetayo Cultural Arts Organization ■ Not-for-Profit: New York League of Conservation Quality PP Review Voters, Safe Horizon, Nature Conservancy EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: BASE Ambassadors, Peer Leaders, Model United Nations, Project Read, Junior Achievement ■ Academic: BASE After-school Learning Support Center, Regents Prep Classes, Saturday Classes and Important Information! Tutoring, Learning Passport ■ Clubs: Music, Latin Dance, Drama, Weight ■ Our school observes a uniform dress training, Newspaper, Yearbook code ■ Community Service Requirement PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Science Exploration Program (Science & Math) 9 108 628 Integrated and interdisciplinary curriculum that includes K41A Limited project-based learning and hands-on experiences; Unscreened collaboration with Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanic 10 10 22 Garden

Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment DBN 17K547 ■ 163 BROOKLYN COLLEGE ACADEMY

Bridges Site: 350 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 Bridges Site: Phone: 718-853-6184 Fax: 718-853-6356 Subway: Q. F to Church Avenue followed by B35 Campus Site: 2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210 Bus: B35, B16 to Coney Island Avenue; B 68 to Caton Phone: 718-951-5941 Fax: 718-951-4441 Avenue Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Campus Site: E-mail: [email protected] Subway: 2, 5 to Brooklyn College-Flatbush Avenue; Q to Website: www.BrooklynCollegeAcademy.org Avenue H Bus: B41 to Nostrand Avenue; B44 to Flatbush Avenue; B49 Brooklyn to Bedford Avenue

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility As an Early College High School, our unique, successful 20-year plus ■ Priority to continuing 8th collaboration with Brooklyn College enables highly motivated students with graders diverse backgrounds and interests to move from 7th to 12th grade within a ■ Then to Brooklyn residents challenging academic atmosphere with the opportunity to earn college credits. ■ Then to New York City Students should be able to function independently in educational settings outside residents the school building and in an unrestricted college campus environment. We are Special Education Services a collaborative community of leaders and learners whose learning environment ■ SETSS is characterized by equity and excellence. ELL Programs ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Programs: Film and Media Workshops, Art, Music, Photography, Instrumental Music, Band, World Ensemble; Grades 11 and 12 are actively enrolled in college ■ Total Students: 603 credit bearing Brooklyn College Classes: Anthropology, Philosophy, Sociology, ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Theater, Chemistry, Physics, Pre-Calculus; College Now, College Prep, Cultural 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Challenges ■ Language Class: Spanish Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress ■ Report BA Community-Based Organizations: Brooklyn College Community Partnership, Brooklyn College Talent Search ■ Higher Education Institution: Brooklyn Quality WW Review College ■ Other: Middle College National Consortium EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: National Honor Society, National Honor Junior Society, Student Leadership, Student Government, Student Council ■ Academic: Yearbook, Robotics, Student Newsletter, Model United Nations ■ Artistic: Chorus, Band, The World Ensemble Touring Group, Stained Glass ■ Clubs: Boosters/Step Team, Photography, Painting, Technology, Tae Bo PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball, Handball ■ Girls: Basketball

Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code. ■ We received Early College High School status in 2007. Our students, in collaboration with Brooklyn College, may take college classes beginning in the tenth grade. ■ We are a member of the Middle College National Consortium. This is a national organization of early college high schools housed on college campuses. ■ Grades 7 through 10 attend our Bridges to Brooklyn Site, 350 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11218. Telephone: 718-853-6184 Fax: 718-853-6356. Subway: Q, F to Church Avenue, followed by B35 to Coney Island Avenue. Bus: B16 to Coney Island Avenue; B68 to Caton Avenue. ■ Grades 11 and 12 attend our Brooklyn College Campus, James Hall @ Brooklyn College, 2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11210. Telephone: 718-951-5941 Fax: 718-951-4441. Subway: 2, 5 to Brooklyn College-Flatbush Avenue; Q to Avenue H. Bus: B41 to Nostrand Avenue; B44 to Flatbush Avenue; B49 to Bedford Avenue.

Brooklyn College Academy DBN 22K555 ■ 164 BROOKLYN COLLEGE ACADEMY (CONTINUED)

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9 125 1822 Brooklyn College Academy (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) K84X Screened 10 10 76

Selection Criteria: English (85-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (85-100) Brooklyn Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Interview, Writing Sample, Review of Attendance & Punctuality

2009 Interview Information All interested students must register for an interview date. To arrange for an interview appointment, please visit the Brooklyn College Academy website at www.brooklyncollegeacademy.org/admissions or speak to your guidance counselor about an admission ticket. Prospective students will be notified about their appointment. A personal essay will be written during the session. A sample of the best project in their Middle School portfolio is also required.

Open House Information For information about our Open House dates, please check the Brooklyn College Academy’s website after September 15, 2009.

Brooklyn College Academy DBN 22K555 ■ 165 BROOKLYN COLLEGIATE: A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL

Address: 2021 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 Subway: A, C to Rockaway Avenue; 3 to Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Rockaway Avenue followed by B60 Tel: 718-922-1145 Bus: B60, B7 to Bergen Street; B25 to Thomas S. Fax: 718-922-2347 Boyland & Fulton Streets E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/23/K493 Brooklyn

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Brooklyn Collegiate: A College Board School is a community that consists ■ Priority to continuing of a diverse student and staff population. The staff is committed to assisting 8th graders our students in mastering the challenging curriculum, guiding them to college ■ Then to students who attend entrance and preparing them for success. Our students learn to think critically, an information session ■ to communicate effectively and to be open to new experiences and ideas. They Then to Brooklyn residents are trained to become lifelong learners who are receptive to a wide range of ■ Then to New York City ideas and beliefs. In turn, a strong school community of families, teachers and residents staff, equally committed to these high ideals, supports our students and provides Special Education Services a solid foundation for their success. We accept students of all levels who are ■ Collaborative Team Teaching committed to working hard for success. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Programs: College Ed, emphasis on Mathematics, Reading, and Writing; ELL Programs PSAT Kaplan Test Prep, WEB Quest, Laptop access for all students, ■ ESL Parents Certified as Learning Leaders, Internships, Anti-Bias, College Tours, Enrollment (10/31/2008) College Now ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement ■ Total Students: 573 Courses: Biology, English Literature and Composition, Studio Art: Drawing ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Accountability Reports Higher Education Institutions: Medgar Evers College, New York City College of Technology ■ Not-for-Profit: The College Board ■ Financial Institution: 06-07 07-08 ■ Progress Washington Mutual Bank Other: Brooklyn Public Library Report N/A B EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Quality PW Review ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Tutoring, Student Ambassadors, Peer Mediators, Peer Educators ■ Artistic: Music ■ Clubs: Games, Stepping, Chess, Advanced Art PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Important Information! ■ ■ ■ ■ Our school observes a uniform Boys: Basketball Girls: Basketball Co-ed: Cross Country dress code SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Extended Day Program ■ Fencing, Wrestling, Lacrosse, Basketball Team for Boys and Girls ■ Our school requires an Academic Portfolio for Assessment ■ Service Credit Required Open House Information Celebrate Brooklyn Collegiate Day in June with us! Please call school for additional information.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Limited Brooklyn Collegiate: A College Board School K93X 9 81 608 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

Brooklyn Collegiate: A College Board School DBN 23K493 ■ 166 BROOKLYN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS, ARTS AND MEDIA Address: 300 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Subway: G to Classon Avenue Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B48 to Franklin & Willoughby Avenues; B38 Tel: 718-230-5748 to Lafayette & Kent Avenues, B54 to Myrtle & Kent Fax: 718-230-3050 Avenues E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.bcamhs.org

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Our motto is “academic, creative and professional preparation for the 21st ■ Priority to students who Century.” We provide our students and families with a small, personalized high attend an information session school experience. Student learning is applied to the real world through research, ■ Then to New York City experimentation and project-oriented work. Their learning is then displayed in written, residents visual and oral exhibitions. Every student is also part of our Advisory-Family program, Brooklyn Special Education Services which investigates critical issues in teen lives and creates a strong peer community. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching In addition, our students receive intensive career and college preparation with an (CTT) arts/media specialization via electives, trips and internships. They are required to ■ SETSS complete an individualized graduation portfolio. Our goal is to help our students ELL Programs reach their potential and nurture their development through student-centered ■ ESL learning approaches, multiple supports and most importantly, strong relationships. Enrollment (10/31/2008) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Total Students: 324 ■ Programs: Advisory-Family Program, Media Arts Specialization, College Now, ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Student Press Initiative (SPI) ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced 9, 10, 11, 12 Placement Courses: Biology, English Literature and Composition Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress ■ Report N/A N/A Community-Based Organizations: Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA, Project Reach Quality PP Youth, The Cradle of Bedford Stuyvesant, The Brooklyn Health Initiative, The Review Brooklyn Intern Program ■ Higher Education Institutions: John Jay College, New School University, Eugene Lang College (Institute for Urban Education), The College of New Rochelle, Columbia University Student Press Initiative (SPI), Pratt Important Information! College of Design ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Shambhala Yoga/Dance Center, ■ Extended Day Program Purelements Dance, Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Project Arts, Downtown ■ After-school Tutoring and Community Television Center (DCTV), REEL Works Youth Video, Behind the Book, Academic Support Urban Word NYC, Hip-Hop Theater Festival ■ Not-for-Profit: Institute for Student ■ Portfolio Assessment Achievement (ISA) ■ Corporate: MTV ■ Financial Institutions: HSBC Bank ■ Counseling/Social Work Service EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Peer Mentoring, Student Publishing ■ Academic: Internships, College Now, Advanced Mathematics ■ Artistic: Journalism, Open House Filmmaking, Theater, Hip-Hop/Spoken Word Poetry, Music Production, Hip-Hop African Information Dance, Yoga, Capoeira, Animation, Batik T-Shirt Printing ■ Clubs: University of HIP- Please call to make an appointment HOP, Fashion, Spirit Squad Dance Team, Weightlifting, Boxing, Soccer, Track & Field when you want to visit and/or shadow one of our students. Call PSAL SPORTS our parent coordinator at ■ Boys: Basketball ■ Girls: JV Basketball 718-230-5748. SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Football; Girls: Basketball, Softball SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Brooklyn Community High School of Limited 9 136 833 Communications, Arts and Media L25A (Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design) Unscreened 10 10 33

Brooklyn Community High School of Communications, Arts and Media DBN 13K412 ■ 167 BROOKLYN GENERATION SCHOOL

Address: South Shore Educational Campus Subway: 2, 5 to Brooklyn College-Flatbush 6565 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236 Avenue; L to Canarsie-Rockaway Parkway Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: B6, B78, B82 to Ralph & Flatlands Avenues Tel: 718-968-1789 Fax: 718-968-1750 E-mail: [email protected] Website: generationschools.org Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who Brooklyn Generation School is dedicated to having our students graduate with attend an information session competence and confidence, prepared for life’s responsibilities, challenges and opportunities. Our students will receive intensive, small group instruction on a ■ Then to New York City daily basis and complete projects that connect learning to life. Our teachers residents continually monitor and assess each student’s progress and will keep parents Special Education Services informed of their children’s academic strengths and challenges. Our liberal ■ SETSS arts curriculum will provide students with the skills, knowledge and experience ■ Collaborative Team Teaching needed to become productive members of their community. (CTT) ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: 85 minutes of mathematics and humanities daily; 60-minute Enrollment (10/31/2008) elective courses featuring physical education and second language daily; ■ Total Students: 145 College and career program (students do field work, complete projects, visit ■ School Opened: Sept 2007 college campuses and participate in internships for two one-month intervals ■ ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): every year) Language Classes: French, Spanish Advanced Placement 9, 10, 11, 12 Courses: French Language, Spanish Language ■ Expected Grade Configuration: 6-12 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: EXALT, College Summit, Common Justice Accountability Reports ■ Hospital Outreach: Harlem Hospital, SUNY Downstate Medical Center - 06-07 07-08 Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health, New York Methodist Hospital ■ Higher Progress ■ Report N/A N/A Education Institutions: Brooklyn College Cultural/Arts Organizations: ■ Quality N/A N/A Vital Theater Arts Company Not-for-Profit: Generation Schools Network Review ■ Corporate: Black Enterprise, Unigo, Village Voice ■ Financial Institution: Bloomberg-Financial EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government ■ Academic: Tutoring ■ Clubs: Visual Arts, Other activities will be based on student interest PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Football & JV Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball & JV Softball, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball

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Brooklyn Generation School DBN 18K566 ■ 168 BROOKLYN GENERATION SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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Brooklyn Generation School Limited 9 81 396 (Humanities & L32A Interdisciplinary) Unscreened 10 10 N/A Brooklyn

Important Information! ■ Extended School Year: Our school year is September to mid-July (and may be August to Mid-June in 2010-2011). ■ Required Extended Day Program: Our school day is 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM except Wednesdays, when students are released at 2:30 PM. ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code (white shirt, black pants/skirt and black shoes/sneakers). ■ Community Service Requirement: 30 hours required for graduation ■ Our school requires an Academic Portfolio for Assessment ■ Internship Requirement ■ Student Summer Orientation

Brooklyn Generation School DBN 18K566 ■ 169 BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

Address: 345 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Subway: 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, M, N, Q, R to Atlantic Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Avenue-Pacific Street; A, C, G to Hoyt Street- Tel: 718-855-2412 Schermerhorn Street Fax: 718-852-8734 Bus: B19 to Hanson Place; B37 to Pacific Street; E-mail: [email protected] B41 to Atlantic Avenue; B65 to Third Avenue; B63 Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/15/K656 to Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Brooklyn High School of the Arts was established in the fall of 2000 as the first ■ Open to Brooklyn residents academic arts high school in Brooklyn. The school is dedicated to providing Special Education Services talented Brooklyn students with a strong curriculum in Fine Arts, Preservation ■ Collaborative Team Teaching Arts, Dance, Vocal Music, Band and Orchestral Music. Along with their major (CTT) studies, students are prepared for high academic achievement. Students are ■ SETSS provided with daily studio classes designed to prepare them for top fine arts and ■ Special Class performing arts colleges, and develop the discipline to be well-rounded students ELL Programs and future professionals. ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Programs: Fine Arts: Foundation Drawing, Painting, 3D, Advanced Studio, ■ Total Students: 576 Portfolio Preparation; Dance: Ballet Technique, Jazz, Modern Technique, ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Pointe, Dance Education Workshop, Dance History, Anatomy, Nutrition, Junior 9, 10, 11, 12 Choreography Projects; Music: Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Performance Accountability Reports Orchestra and String Ensemble, Music Technology, Theory, Performance 06-07 07-08 Virtuosity, Classical, Jazz; Preservation Arts: Masonry, Woodwork, Art History, Progress Architectural Studies; Vocal Music: Voice Production, Sight Singing, Ear Training, Report CB Quality Basic Piano Theory, Music Theory, Analysis of Choral, Repertoire and Advanced Review WP Level Courses ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, European History, Music Theory Important Information! PARTNERSHIPS ■ Our school observes a uniform ■ Community-Based Organizations: Brooklyn Academy of Music, Boerum Hill dress code Neighborhood Association, 5th Ave Committee, Ft. Greene Association, Brooklyn Tabernacle, The House of the Lord ■ Hospital Outreach: New York Methodist Hospital ■ Higher Education Institutions: Long Island University, New York City College of Technology, Pratt Institute, Cooper Union, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Brooklyn Woods, Brooklyn Arts Incubator, Brooklyn Academy of Music, 651 Arts, Weeksville, Jazz Foundation of America, Studio Museum of Harlem, Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Brooklyn Arts Council, Groundswell, Irondale Ensemble ■ Not-for- Open House Profit: The Rudin Foundation, World Monument Fund, Independence Community Foundation, Peter Jay Sharp Foundation ■ Financial Institution: Invesco ■ Other: Information WCBS/FM Radio, Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America Open House School Tour will be held Thursday, October 22, 2009 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES at 7 PM. ■ Leadership & Support: Student Advisory Council, School Leadership Team, Beta, Tri-M Music Honor Society ■ Academic: Peer Tutoring, Academic Intervention Services, University Partnerships, Arista ■ Artistic: Writing Center, Gospel Chorus, Jazz Band ■ Clubs: Asia, Black Rose, Newspaper, Spanish, Drama, Poetry PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Wrestling SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Yoga, Weightlifting, Intramural Wrestling

Brooklyn High School of the Arts DBN 15K656 ■ 170 BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (CONTINUED)

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Art 9 76 544 (Visual Art & Design) Four years of Visual Art classes, including foundational K47J Audition Art, Advance Drawing, Painting, Sculpture and Senior 10 4 14 Portfolio Preparation class

Audition Information: Students must submit 8-10 pieces of original artwork. Students may use a variety of media such as paint, charcoal, Brooklyn crayon, pastel and pencil. Students should avoid submission of copied comic illustrations. Students may submit photographs of 3-D work. At the audition, students will be asked to take an on-site drawing exam and have their portfolios reviewed.

Instrumental Music 9 42 165 (Performing Arts) A four year intensive program which will develop the student's technique, creativity and expression while K47K Audition learning the musical literature of the classical and 10 10 5 popular genres of Western culture Audition Information: Students will be asked to perform one piece or excerpt that highlights their ability level on their instrument. Students must bring their own instrument and will be asked to sight-read melodies and rhythms. Amplifiers will be provided for guitar and bass.

Dance (Performing Arts) 9 62 256 Four years of technique classes in ballet, modern and K47L Audition jazz; two years of speciality classes in choreography, composition, pointe. 10 16 13 Audition Information: The audition consists largely of the participation of the applicants in a ballet and modern dance class in which an evaluation is made of their potential to succeed in the dance program. Applicants are expected to bring dance clothes (leotards, ballet shoes, and footless tights). A brief exam will be given to determine their level of dance knowledge.

Vocal Music 9 62 220 (Performing Arts) Four years of intensive study of music theory, vocal K47M Audition production and performance; a repertoire that includes 10 10 7 classical, jazz, gospel and folk Audition Information: Students will be asked to sing a prepared song, repeat intervals, musical phrases and rhythms. A brief written exam will also be given to determine their level of musical knowledge. Drama (Performing Arts) Students will have the opportunity to explore a vast spectrum theater work, including acting, voice and K47R Audition 9 50 N/A diction, movement, theater history, set design, directing and creating original work Audition Information: Students will be asked to perform two 1-minute monologues from memory: one monologue from Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" and one from a modern play of their choice. Students should also be prepared to engage in movement exercises by wearing comfortable clothing that allows for easy movement.

Brooklyn High School of the Arts DBN 15K656 ■ 171 BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (CONTINUED) Brooklyn

2009 Audition Dates Audition Groups Date Start Time End Time A-M (All Studios) Tuesday, November 10, 2009 3:30 PM 7:30 PM N-Z (All Studios) Thursday, November 12, 2009 3:30 PM 7:30 PM A-M (All Studios) Saturday, December 5, 2009 9:00 AM 12:00 PM N-Z (All Studios) Saturday, December 5, 2009 1:00 PM 4:00 PM

You must arrive on time and be prepared, as outlined in the Audition guidelines.

Brooklyn High School of the Arts DBN 15K656 ■ 172 BROOKLYN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Address: 49 Flatbush Avenue Extension, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Subway: A, C, F to Jay Street-Borough Hall; G to Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Hoyt Street; B, M, Q, R to DeKalb Avenue; 2, 3, 4, Tel: 718-643-9315 5 to Borough Hall Fax: 718-643-9516 Bus: B57, B61 to Tillary & Gold Streets; B67, B75 E-mail: [email protected] to Concord & Jay Streets; B51 to Flatbush Avenue Website: www.brooklyninternational.org Extension & Concord Street

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility We help new learners of English develop language and academic skills ■ Open to New York City necessary for success in college and careers through content-based English as residents living in the United a Second Language. Students and teachers work collaboratively on authentic, States four years or fewer experiential, interdisciplinary projects which they present to their fellow whose native language is not students, their teachers, the larger school community and outside visitors. All Brooklyn English students complete a twelve week career internship in a field in which they are Special Education Services interested. We take pride in incorporating technology into every class. There is ■ Services Provided as Needed approximately one computer for every two students and we have an extensively ELL Programs equipped media arts lab where students create multi-media projects. We believe ■ ESL that our students’ and families’ native languages and cultures are an asset to our Enrollment (10/31/2008) school and we are proud to learn from and about them. ■ Total Students: 405 ■ COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Programs: English and Native Language skill development, Internet access and web page development (computers in all classes), Collaborative group work Accountability Reports and interdisciplinary study, College Courses, Career Internships at courts, law 06-07 07-08 firms, museums, wildlife centers, hospitals, business schools, technology, art Progress Report AA and other organizations; Extensive referrals to Native Language and cultural Quality agencies, Portfolio Assessment, College Now Review WW PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Chinese American Planning Council, Council of Pakistan Organizations, African Services Committee, Arab American Important Information! ■ ■ Our school requires an Academic Family Support Services, Alianza Dominicana Hospital Outreach: NYU ■ Portfolio for Assessment Langone Medical Center, MIC-Women’s Health Services Higher Education Institutions: New York City College of Technology, New York University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Dance Theatre Etcetera, Riverside Theatre, Elders Share the Arts, Sista Voices ■ Not-for-Profit: Internationals Network for Public Schools, New York Cares, What Kids Can Do, American Forum for Global Exchange, Junior FUNDamentals, Big Brothers/Big Sisters ■ Corporate: Bear Stearns EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, National Honor Society, Peer Training, Model United Nations, Youth About Business ■ Academic: Computer Networking, Yearbook, Robotics, Science Research, College Access, French for Native Speakers, iMentor, Boys and Girls Project ■ Artistic: Drama, Dance, Art, Music, Video Production, Claymation, International Festival, Digital Storytelling, Photography ■ Clubs: African, Arabic, Bangladesh, Chinese, Haitian, Latino, Pakistani, Math, Debate

Brooklyn International High School DBN 13K439 ■ 173 BROOKLYN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Brooklyn PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Bowling, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer ■ Girls: Bowling, Outdoor Track, Soccer SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Intramural Sports, Weightlifting, Ping-Pong Competition, Basketball

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Brooklyn International High School 9 100 536 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) K53A Screened Thematic-based, interdisciplinary course structure 10 5 20

Selection Criteria: New York City residents living in this country four years or fewer of limited English proficiency Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Brooklyn International High School DBN 13K439 ■ 174 BROOKLYN LAB SCHOOL

Address: Franklin K. Lane Educational Campus Subway: J, Z to 75th Street 999 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Bus: Q56 to Elderts Lane Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Tel: 718-235-3592 Fax: 718-235-4028 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://brooklynlabschool.wordpress.com

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility We are a small learning community that believes all students can learn to design ■ Priority to students who their lives and work in such a way as to build the dreams that are within them, attend an information session be passionate life-long learners and more positively affect the world around ■ Then to New York City them. We are committed to designing and building meaningful, challenging residents classes and projects that are framed by small class size, close relationships, Brooklyn Special Education Services and high expectations. Our students will be well-known throughout their time ■ Collaborative Team Teaching in our school and supported by our Advisory program. We believe that with the (CTT) right supports, expectations and culture, all students can succeed. ■ SETSS ■ Special Class COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Individualized Learning Plans, Advisory, Internships, Community- ■ ESL based projects, After School and Saturday Academy; College Mentors to 9th grade students, Student Press Initiative, Columbia University Research Program Enrollment (10/31/2008) for Teachers and Students ■ Language Class: Latin ■ School Opened: Sept 2008 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS 9, 10, 11 ■ Community-Based Organizations: Institute for Student Achievement, ■ Expected Grade Yestermorrow Design/Build School, Cypress Hills Local Development Corp. ■ Configuration: 9-12 Hospital Outreach: Long Island Jewish Medical Center ■ Higher Education Accountability Reports Institutions: Queens College, Columbia University, New York University 06-07 07-08 ■ Corporate: Bialosky and Partners Progress Report N/A N/A Quality EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Review N/A N/A ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, School Leadership Team, National Staff Developers Council ■ Academic: Extended Day and Saturday Academy, Research ■ Artistic: Art Club, Dance, Craft, Community Design/Build ■ Clubs: Project Chill (Snowboarding), Video and Audio, Team Sports, Fitness, Important Information! Chess ■ Extended Day Programs ■ Weekend Program offered PSAL SPORTS ■ ■ ■ ■ Student and Parent Summer Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Football Girls: Softball, Volleyball Co-ed: Orientation Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis ■ Our school requires an Academic Portfolio for SCHOOL SPORTS ■ graduation Baseball, Basketball, Football, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, ■ Community Service Volleyball Requirement

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS 9 108 407 Brooklyn Lab School Limited (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) L46A Unscreened 10 10 19

Brooklyn Lab School DBN 19K639 ■ 175 THE BROOKLYN LATIN SCHOOL SPECIALIZED SCHOOL Address: 325 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206 Subway: L to Montrose Avenue Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B48 to Lorimer Street & Broadway; B60 to Tel: 718-366-0154 Graham Avenue & Lorimer Street Fax: 718-381-3012 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/14/K449 Brooklyn

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility The Brooklyn Latin School provides a challenging education in the classics ■ Open to New York City through a disciplined approach that stresses questioning, discussion and residents exploration of the ideas that have shaped Western Society. All classes conduct ■ Acceptance is based on Socratic Seminars, roundtable discussions led by students, and there are regular the score attained on the public speaking exercises, known as declamations. In the first year, students are Specialized High Schools introduced to the classical world through their English, Latin and history classes. Admissions Test (SHSAT) All freshmen are also required to take physics, mathematics, art history and a Special Education Services modern foreign language. In addition to academics, The Brooklyn Latin School ■ Services Provided as Needed provides a full range of physical education offerings, along with counseling ELL Programs services and extracurricular activities. Students are encouraged to take an active ■ ESL role in molding the culture of the school, and it is expected that their time at Enrollment (10/31/2008) Brooklyn Latin will prepare them to become the future leaders of the nation. ■ Total Students: 183 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Programs: In addition to meeting all state graduation requirements, 9, 10, 11, 12 The Brooklyn Latin School requires four years of Mathematics and four Accountability Reports years of Latin. The Brooklyn Latin School is applying to become an 06-07 07-08 International Baccalaureate School. ■ Language Classes: Latin, Spanish Progress ■ Advanced Placement Course: European History Report N/A N/A Quality PARTNERSHIPS Review PW ■ Higher Education Institution: Pratt University ■ Not-for-Profit: Replications, Inc. ■ Other: Boston Latin School EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Clubs: Latin, Drama, Law, Visual Art, Independent Science Research Proposal, Important Information! Oral History, Salsa ■ This is one of New York City's eight (8) Specialized High Schools SCHOOL SPORTS that requires the Specialized High ■ Yoga, Pilates, Soccer, Basketball, Cross Country Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). For additional information and the 2009 test dates, see the front of Open House Information this directory and obtain a copy Prospective students and their families may attend The Brooklyn Latin School of the “Specialized High Schools Informative Friday which run from late September through October and late March Student Handbook” from your through May. Visitors will hear a presentation, visit classrooms and speak to a guidance counselor. student panel. Please call the school to make reservations. In addition to Informative Fridays, there is one Open House in October for which reservations are not required.

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Brooklyn Latin No 9 27,654 Test (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Code 10 1,788 For Test: Guidance counselors will provide each student with an Admission Ticket indicating the date, location and time of the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). This must be presented at the test site. If a change of day is required, the student must inform his/her guidance counselor. The Brooklyn Latin School DBN 14K449 ■ 176 BROOKLYN PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL

Address: Harry Van Arsdale Educational Center Subway: G to Metropolitan Avenue; L to Lorimer 257 North 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: B39 to Broadway & Driggs Avenue; B44 to Tel: 718-486-2550 Bedford Avenue & Broadway; B46 to Broadway Fax: 718-486-2505 & Marcy Avenue; B59 to Grand Street & Driggs E-mail: [email protected] Avenue; B61 to Bedford Avenue & North 7th Website: www.BrooklynPrepHS.org Street

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Our mission is to ensure that all students acquire the knowledge, skills and ■ Priority to students who habits of mind to succeed in a challenging college program and in the world attend an information session of work, so that they may ultimately take responsibility for our world. Students ■ Then to Brooklyn residents learn by doing, through projects that engage their minds and imagination. We ■ Then to New York City are a portfolio school. Students present and defend their best work at the end of Brooklyn residents each semester through a portfolio process. Our intensive biology and chemistry Special Education Services science program is organized around real-world themes and problems. Our math ■ Collaborative Team Teaching curriculum is designed around practical applications that test and expand student (CTT) understanding of math concepts. Our art and graphic design program channels ■ SETSS students’ creativity and teaches them valuable computer skills. Working with ELL Programs the Student Press Initiative, students publish their own work in an elegant trade ■ ESL paperback they help design. In all classes, students use the arts and technology to show what they have learned. Through Advisory class, students explore career Enrollment (10/31/2008) and college options. ■ Total Students: 384 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 9, 10, 11, 12 ■ Programs: Extended Day, College and Career Planning, Edu-Change Biology/ Accountability Reports Chemistry Curriculum, Advisory, Community Service Projects, Internships, 06-07 07-08 College Now, Student Press Initiative Book Publishing, Teachers and Writers Progress Poetry, Educational Network of Artists and Creative Theatre (ENACT) Drama Report N/A A Quality Class, Peer Mediation, Peer Tutoring, Brooklyn Academy of Music Shakespeare Review P UPF and spoken word poetry classes; Electives in Forensic Science, Studio Art, Media Studies, Computer Graphic Design ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English Language and Composition, United States History PARTNERSHIPS Important Information! ■ ■ Extended Day Program Community-Based Organization: St. Mary’s Community Services, Camelot, St. Nicholas Neighborhood Preservation ■ Higher Education ■ Our school requires an Academic Institutions: The City University of New York, Long Island University, Fordham Portfolio for Assessment University Graduate School of Social Service, New York University, Barnard ■ Community Service, Internships College, New York City College of Technology ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: and Career and College Teachers and Writers, ENACT, Girls Write Now, International Center for Exploration Photography, Joan Mitchell Foundation, Brooklyn Academy of Music ■ Not-for- Profit: The Institute for Student Achievement, New York Civil Rights Coalition, Thinkquest, Minds Matter, People to People Ambassador Program, Junior Achievement, Animal Care and Control of New York City, Facing History and Ourselves ■ Corporate: Digitas ■ Other: Edu-Change, Inc., Student Press Initiative, National Center for Restructuring Education, Schools & Teaching (NCREST)

Brooklyn Preparatory High School DBN 14K488 ■ 177 BROOKLYN PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

Brooklyn EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Leadership Class ■ Artistic: Drama, Dance, Art, Music Performance ■ Clubs: Cheerleading, Newspaper, Chess, Yearbook, Step PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Intramural Sports Tournaments

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS 9 108 848 Brooklyn Preparatory High School Limited (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) K07X Unscreened 10 10 N/A

Open House Information Families can visit classes in session on Friday mornings from mid-October through November. Please call the school to schedule an appointment. Monday evening. Open Houses will be held in October and November. Please call the school for additional information or visit us at a High School Fair for details.

Brooklyn Preparatory High School DBN 14K488 ■ 178 BROOKLYN SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL STUDIES Address: 284 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Subway: F, G to Bergen Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B75 to Court Street & Kane, Smith or Butler Tel: 718-694-9741 Streets; B71 to Court & Sackett Streets; B61, B63 Fax: 718-694-9745 to Atlantic Avenue & Court Street E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.myglobalstudies.com

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility The Brooklyn School for Global Studies is a small community where students of ■ Priority to continuing 8th grades 6-12 will be recognized, accepted and challenged. Our Advisory program graders provides continuity and ongoing support for our students and is structured around ■ Then to District 13, 14, 15 the mission of our school. As a member of the Coalition of Essential Schools, and 16 residents ■ we adhere to the principles of small class size, block scheduling, cooperative Brooklyn Then to Brooklyn residents learning, project-based curriculum and performance-based assessment for ■ Then to New York City graduation. Students take a core curriculum as freshmen and sophomores, residents while seniors are allowed to choose their courses. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: Performance and Project-based assessments, Socratic Seminar, ■ SETSS SAT Preparation, College Bound, Reading and Writing Project, College Writing ELL Programs Mentorship, Brooklyn Memory Project, International Travel Exchange, Student- ■ ESL led Parent Conferences, Advisory, Resident College Adviser, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), Working in Support of Education (WISE) Enrollment (10/31/2008) Senior Internships, Brooklyn Community Access Television (BCAT), Manhattan ■ Total Students: 529 ■ Neighborhood Network Youth Channel, National and Junior National Honor Grades Served (2010-2011): Societies, Facing History and Ourselves, Visual Arts, Theatre Arts, Instrumental 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Music (Band) ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Accountability Reports Art History, Biology, English Literature and Composition, Government and 06-07 07-08 Politics: United States, Spanish Language Progress Report CB Quality PARTNERSHIPS Review PW ■ Community-Based Organization: Crown Heights Community Mediation Center, Citizen Schools, The Metropolition Center for Urban Education, Young Women's Leadership Foundation, College Bound ■ Hospital Outreach: Long Island College Hospital (LICH) ■ Higher Education Institutions: New York City College of Technology, Brooklyn College Mentoring Writing Program, Teachers College Columbia University, Open House Syracuse University, Hunter College, Jackie Robinson Science and Technology Information Entry Program (STEP) We request that parents and students take a tour of our school in EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES September or October before applying. ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and For information, please visit our Transgender Studies (LGBTS) Alliance; Peer Mediation; Conflict Resolution website www.myglobalstudies.com ■ Academic: Yearbook, Peer Tutoring, Saturday Scholars, Academic for fall dates and times. Enrichment/Intervention and Tutoring, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Science Club ■ Artistic: African Drumming, Rap/Poetry Spoken Word, Poetry and Literary Magazine, Instrumental Music, Art, Dance, Drama ■ Clubs: Chess, Science and Technolgy, Spoken Word/Poetry, Concert Band, Global Skate, Volleyball, Peer Mediation, Young Women Empowerment, Rock Climbing, Cheerleading

Brooklyn School for Global Studies DBN 15K429 ■ 179 BROOKLYN SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL STUDIES (CONTINUED) Brooklyn PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball ■ Girls: Basketball, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Cheerleading, Rock Climbing, Skateboarding

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Brooklyn School for Global Studies (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Collaborative work, project-based learning, Advisory and senior interniships; students exhibit mastery via K79A Screened 9 120 499 portfolios and roundtable presentations while practicing intellectual Habits of Mind

Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Attendance at an information session Interview, Writing Sample, Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code ■ Our school requires an Academic Portfolio for graduation ■ Performance-based Assessment Tasks are required for graduation ■ Community Service Requirement (Students are required to earn 1 credit of Community Service per year) ■ Student Summer Orientation ■ Mandatory Student Summer Institute ■ Internship Requirement

Brooklyn School for Global Studies DBN 15K429 ■ 180 BROOKLYN SCHOOL FOR MUSIC & THEATRE Address: Prospect Heights Educational Campus Subway: 2, 3 to Eastern Parkway-Brooklyn 883 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 Museum; 4, 5 to Franklin Avenue; Q to Prospect Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Park followed by Franklin Avenue Shuttle to Tel: 718-230-6250 Botanic Garden Fax: 718-230-6262 Bus: B45, B48, B71 to Classon Avenue E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/17/K548

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Brooklyn School for Music & Theatre (BSMT) uses music and theatre ■ Priority to Brooklyn residents throughout challenging academic curricula to prepare students for higher ■ Then to New York City education and for careers in the music and theatre industries. Our Production residents Studio offers courses in performance and production elements. We provide a

Special Education Services pre-professional environment in which students are guided to take responsibility Brooklyn ■ Collaborative Team Teaching for their success. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Theatre Design and Technology, Musical Theatre, Acting, ■ ESL Marching Band, Vocal Music, Dance, Recording and Video Production, Set ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) and Costume Design, Production Management and Marketing Language Classes: Latin, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English Language ■ Total Students: 401 and Composition; Government and Politics: United States; United States ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): History 9, 10, 11, 12 Accountability Reports PARTNERSHIPS 06-07 07-08 ■ Community-Based Organizations: Global Kids, Crown Heights Local Progress ■ Report BA Development Corporation Hospital Outreach: Hospital Audiences (HAI), Inc. ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Roundabout Theatre Company, The Brooklyn Quality PP Review Philharmonic, Learn Earn and Advance Project (LEAP), Apollo Theatre ■ Not- for-Profit: The Hip-Hop Academy, PENCIL ■ Corporate: Bertelsmann (BMG) Records EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: School Leadership Team, Student Government, Saturday and After-school Classes for Regents Preparation ■ Academic: Model United Nations, City Hall Academy ■ Artistic: Three Schoolwide Productions each year, Dance, Gospel Chorus, Marching Band ■ Clubs: No Talent Group, Chess, Culinary Arts, Chorus, Film, Book, Earth, Yearbook, Company (Drama) PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball

Open House Information Please contact the school for Open House dates and times.

Brooklyn School for Music & Theatre DBN 17K548 ■ 181 BROOKLYN SCHOOL FOR MUSIC & THEATRE (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application! Brooklyn

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ProgramOfferedColoredtypePerforming and Visual Arts 9 108 516 (School)(Performing Arts) K48AX UnscreenedAudition 00 0000 0000 ProgramOfferedBodyProvides arts instruction Text to all students and integrates the arts into the core curriculum 10 10 22

AuditionSelection Information: Criteria: SINGERS – Come prepared to sing a song of your choice in any style that demonstrates your vocal range (Hip-Hop is not acceptable). An accompanist is provided if student supplies a musical score; otherwise, student should be prepared to perform a capella. DANCERS – Come prepared to dance in proper attire (leotard and tights). Be prepared to take a dance class; bring a cassette tape with a prepared 1-2 minute solo (Hip-Hop is not acceptable). INSTRUMENTALISTS – Come prepared to play a major scale; one octave ascending and descending. Be prepared to play a solo selection or a solo excerpt from a concert or jazz band composition. You will also be asked to sight-read a selection. ACTORS – Be prepared to recite a short monologue from memory. You will be asked to do a cold reading with another drama student or evaluator. Be prepared for an interview. VISUAL ARTISTS – Bring a portfolio of your work related to costume and set design; 3-dimensional models and actual costumes are acceptable.

2009 Audition Dates Audition Groups Date Start Time End Time Incoming 9th and 10th graders Saturday, November 21, 2009 9:00 AM 12:00 PM Incoming 9th and 10th graders Monday, November 23, 2009 4:00 PM 8:00 PM

Brooklyn School for Music & Theatre DBN 17K548 ■ 182 BROOKLYN SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE STUDIES Address: 610 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Subway: F, G to Carroll Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B61 to Columbia & Woodhull Streets; B75 to Tel: 718-923-4750 Court Street & 3rd Place; B71 to Union & Henry Fax: 718-923-4730 Streets E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.bcs448.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th We have a challenging academic program that emphasizes working collaboratively graders in groups on interdisciplinary projects. Students at Brooklyn Secondary School for Collaborative Studies (BCS) learn at a pace that increases their academic and ■ Then to students who attend personal confidence while pushing students to be more and more independent an information session

with time. We explicitly teach the skills of cross-cultural competence, preparing Brooklyn ■ Then to Brooklyn residents our students to live and work in an increasingly global and integrated world. We ■ Then to New York City emphasize self-assessment, lasting connections with students and adults, and residents 21st century research and communication skills. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: Project-based Curriculum: Fieldwork, Presentations and ■ SETSS Groupwork, Integrated Arts and Technology; WCBS Radio, Darkroom ELL Programs Photography, Crew Advisory, Band, Theatre, Student Government, Film Club, ■ ESL School-wide Recycling and Composting, Service Learning, Developing array of Enrollment (10/31/2008) Electives: Music, Video, Fitness, Latin Dance, Volleyball, SAT Prep, Philosophy, Visual Arts, Independent Studies, Slam! Poetry; College Now, Portfolio Work ■ Total Students: 673 ■ Language Classes: American Sign Language, Spanish ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Community-Based Organizations: Outward Bound, Brooklyn Public Library, 06-07 07-08 Health & Education Alternatives for Teens, New York 1, New York Public Interest Progress ■ Report N/A N/A Research Group, Prospect Park Zoo, Stoked Board Sports Hospital Outreach: Long Island College Hospital (School Clinic) ■ Higher Education Institutions: Quality PW Review Bank Street College, New York University, Teachers College Columbia University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Urban Bush Women, Brooklyn Arts Exchange, Interborough Repertory Theater ■ Not-for-Profit: Friends of Brooklyn New School/Brooklyn School for Collaborative Studies (BNS/BCS), Planned Important Information! Parenthood ■ Other: PENCIL ■ Our school requires an academic portfolio for graduation (students EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES must write and present four ■ Leadership & Support: Peer Mediation, Student Government, Added in-depth performance-based Value, Peer Tutoring, Outward Bound Mentoring Program, Learning through assessment papers) an Expanded Arts Program (LEAP) Recreational Lunch Program ■ Academic: ■ Community Service Requirement Community Service Learning as Classroom Helpers in Elementary School, Peer ■ Internship Requirement Tutoring, After- school Homework Help, After-school Computer Lab, Independent Studies based on student's interest ■ Artistic: Photography Dark Room and Digital Photography, Instrumental Music and Band, Digital Music, Art Studio, Digital Video, Theater, Annual Arts Shows, School has own Gallery space ■ Clubs: Students and teachers work cooperatively to develop clubs that meet student interests; current clubs include: Film, Mixed Martial Arts, Basketball, Open House Track, Fitness Walking, Gay-Straight Alliance, O Ambassadors, Stoked Board Information Sports, Fencing, Table Tennis, Soccer Please call 718-923-4750 ext. 515 to arrange a school visit..

Brooklyn Secondary School for Collaborative Studies DBN 15K448 ■ 183 BROOKLYN SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE STUDIES (CONTINUED) Brooklyn SCHOOL SPORTS ■ After-school Boys Basketball, Stoked Board Sports After-school Program, Fitness Walking Club

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Brooklyn Secondary School Limited 9 81 466 for Collaborative Studies K03R (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened 10 8 39

Showcase Information Annual Schoolwide Curriculum Expo on the Eve of Brooklyn-Queens Day, in our gymnasium - all are welcome to see our students' work!

Brooklyn Secondary School for Collaborative Studies DBN 15K448 ■ 184 BROOKLYN STUDIO SECONDARY SCHOOL Address: 8310 21st Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 Subway: D, M to Bay Parkway Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B1 to 21st Avenue; B6, B82 to 83rd Street Tel: 718-266-5032 Fax: 718-266-5093 Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/21/K690

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility We are an interdependent learning community where all students become ■ Priority to continuing 8th strategic learners capable of creatively and effectively processing information. graders We are a single session high school. We utilize after-school tutoring and the ■ Then to District 21 students extended day program to supplement instruction 3 days a week. ■ Then to Brooklyn residents Brooklyn Special Education Services COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Collaborative Team Teaching ■ Programs: Multimedia Technology, Honors, College Now ■ Language (CTT) Classes: Italian, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English Literature ■ SETSS and Composition, Psychology, United States History ELL Programs ■ ESL PARTNERSHIPS ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Community-Based Organizations: The Leadership Program, The Anti- Defamation League (ADL), Federation of Italian American Organizations (FIAO) ■ Total Students: 842 ■ Higher Education Institutions: Brooklyn College, Kingsborough Community ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): College, Long Island University ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: American Place 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Theatre Program ■ Not-for-Profit: Big Brothers Big Sisters Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Progress ■ ■ Report BB Leadership & Support: Student Government Academic: Arista, Literary Magazine, School Newspaper, Yearbook Committee, Video Yearbook Committee, Quality WW Review Freshman Advisory Club ■ Clubs: Cheerleading, Step Team, Chess, Gay and Lesbian Social Alliance (GLSA), Dance, Drama, Healthy Lifestyles PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer ■ Girls: Basketball, Softball ■ Co-ed: Bowling, Handball Important Information! ■ Extended Day Program

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Multimedia Technology for New Students (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) K90J Ed. Opt. 9 73 1085

For Multimedia Technology for Current Students (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) K90K Continuing 97071 8th Graders

Brooklyn Studio Secondary School DBN 21K690 ■ 185 BROOKLYN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL SPECIALIZED SCHOOL Address: 29 Fort Greene Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Subway: B, M, Q, R to DeKalb Avenue; C to Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Lafayette Avenue; G to Fulton Street; Tel: 718-804-6400 2, 3, 4, 5 to Nevins Street Fax: 718-260-9245 Bus: B25, B26, B52 to Fort Greene Place & E-Mail: [email protected] Fulton Street; B38 to Fort Greene Place & DeKalb Website: www.bths.edu Avenue Brooklyn

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Our mission is to inspire and challenge our students to maximize their talents ■ Open to New York City for the benefits of society. Our focus of instruction is Science, Technology, residents Engineering and Mathematics. ■ Acceptance is based on the score attained on the COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Specialized High Schools ■ Programs: Gateway to Medicine, Aerospace Engineering, Electro- Admissions Test (SHSAT) Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Bio-Medical Engineering, Chemistry, Special Education Services Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Industrial Design, ■ Services Provided as Needed International Arts & Sciences, Law & Society, Mathematics, Media, Social Science ELL Programs Research, Internships, Project Lead The Way, Science Research ■ Language ■ ESL Classes: Chinese (Mandarin), French, Italian, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Enrollment (10/31/2008) Courses: Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese ■ Total Students: 4662 Language and Culture, Computer Science A, Computer Science AB, Economics: Macro, Economics: Micro, English Language and Composition, English Literature ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): and Composition, Environmental Science, European History, French Language, 9, 10, 11, 12 Government and Politics: Comparative, Government and Politics: United States, Accountability Reports Italian Language and Culture, Physics B, Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, 06-07 07-08 Physics C: Mechanics, Psychology, Spanish Language, Statistics, Studio Art: Progress Report BA 2-D Design, United States History, World History Quality Review PW PARTNERSHIPS ■ Hospital Outreach: Brooklyn Hospital Center, Mount Sinai Hospital ■ Higher Education Institutions: Polytechnic University, Long Island University, Hunter College, NYC College of Technology, The City College of New York, Pratt Institute ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: Brooklyn Academy of Music ■ Not-for-Profit: Brooklyn Tech Alumni Foundation, Junior Achievement, Urban Important Information! Land Institute ■ Corporate: Con Edison, Keyspan, Mancini-Duffy Architects, ■ This is one of New York City's Dell eight (8) Specialized High Schools that requires the Specialized High EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). ■ Leadership & Support: National Honor Society, School Government, For additional information and the Aspira, Future Business Leaders of America ■ Academic: Debate Team, 2009 test dates, see the front of School Newspaper, Student Magazines ■ Artistic: Gospel Choir, Lady this directory and obtain a copy Dragons & Organized Chaos Step Teams, SING, Spring Musical, Yearbook of the “Specialized High Schools ■ Clubs: Abstinence, Amateur Radio, Animal Rights, Anime, Art, Beta, Brain Student Handbook” from your Bee Team, BTHSNEWS, Cheerleaders, Chess, Chinese Culture, Cricket, guidance counselor. Civil Air Patrol, Critical Discourse, CSI Team, Dance, Debate Team, Double Dutch, Drama, Film, Find The Cure, Habitat for Humanity, Horizons Literary Magazine, Indian Culture, International Human Rights, Jewish, Key, Korean Student Association, Magic, Math Team, Mentoring, Mock Trial Team, Mural Painting, Muslim Student Association, Opera, Paleo, Progressive Student Awareness, Salsa, Satirical Newspaper (“Radish”), Robotics Team, Science Bowl, Science Olympiad, Scrabble, Seekers, Straight & Gay Alliance, Student Congress, School Newspaper (“Survey”), Tech Internet Radio Project, Save Darfur, Urban Literature, Web Design, Weight Training, World Culture Arts, World Summit

Brooklyn Technical High School DBN 13K430 ■ 186 BROOKLYN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

SPECIALIZED SCHOOL

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Football & JV Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Fencing, Wrestling Brooklyn

Open House Information Open house events and tour schedules posted on school website at www.bths.edu

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9 27,654 Science Engineering No (Science & Math) Code Test 10 1,788

Brooklyn Technical High School DBN 13K430 ■ 187 BROOKLYN THEATRE ARTS HIGH SCHOOL Address: South Shore Educational Campus Subway: 2, 5 to Brooklyn College-Flatbush 6565 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236 Avenue; L to Canarsie-Rockaway Parkway Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: B6, B78, B82 to Ralph & Flatlands Avenues Tel: 718-968-1072 Fax: 718-968-1065 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.brooklyntheatre.org Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who The study of theatre offers students opportunities for creative expression, attend an information session collaboration and self-awareness. Our mission is to use the power and engagement of theatre arts to ensure their every student succeeds. We are a ■ Then to New York City small school with a challenging curriculum, and are committed to the academic residents achievement and personal growth of all students. Our students work with teams Special Education Services of teachers and teaching artists from Vital Theatre Company in classes and ■ Collaborative Team Teaching special theatre arts electives. Extended class periods allow students to explore (CTT) core subjects, transforming what they learn into projects and performances. ■ SETSS Student work is shared at school, for the community, and on Vital’s Off- ELL Programs Broadway stage. Adults and students form strong bonds through our active, ■ ESL small-group settings, which ensure that students are supported and know Enrollment (10/31/2008) where they can turn for help. Our goal is to challenge and support students to ■ Total Students: 175 reach their potential. ■ School Opened: Sept 2007 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Programs: Theatre Arts electives; performance slams and dinner theatres 9, 10, 11, 12 allow students to share their work in a fostering environment; Radio Rootz turns Accountability Reports students into spoken-word journalists on the radio; African American Music; 06-07 07-08 small-group Advisories; college preparation; student government; possibility for Progress ■ Report N/A N/A Theatre Arts Endorsed Diploma Langauge Class: French Quality Review N/A N/A PARTNERSHIPS ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Vital Theatre Company, Theatre Development Fund, American Place Theater ■ Not-for-Profit: Radio Rootz (WBAI), Parents As Arts Partners/Center for Arts Education, PENCIL ■ Higher Education Institutions: Long Island University School of Education ■ Other: Empire State Partnership-New York State Council on the Arts EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Small Group Tutoring in Math and Literacy ■ Academic: Extended Day Tutoring, Afternoon Enrichment Classes ■ Artistic: Internships at Vital Theatre Company and other New York City theatre companies, After-school Drama Club, Field Trips to Broadway and Off-Broadway PSAL SPORTS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Football & JV Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball & JV Softball, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball

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Brooklyn Theatre Arts Limited 9 108 599 High School L33A (Performing Arts) Unscreened 10 10 23

Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School DBN 18K567 ■ 188 BUSHWICK LEADERS HIGH SCHOOL FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Address: 797 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Subway: J to Kosciuszko, M to Central Avenue Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B38 to DeKalb & Bushwick Avenues Tel: 718-919-4212 Fax: 718-574-1103 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.bushwickleaders.org

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence is a collaboration between ■ Priority to students who East Brooklyn Congregations, the Department of Education and community attend an information session educators and leaders. Its mission is to provide a quality education to students in ■ Then to District 32 and 19 the Bushwick community by building relationships among parents, teachers and students ■ students in a nurturing learning environment where students learn by doing. Students Brooklyn Then to Brooklyn students are offered an opportunity for career exploration through community service, college ■ Then to New York City trips, a corporate mentoring program and an integrated arts program. With a focus residents on a challenging academic curriculum, all students are prepared for work and Special Education Services college. As a result of our programming, students receive maximum instructional ■ Collaborative Team Teaching time as well as the opportunity for extra help in all subject areas. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Special Class ■ Programs: College Now, Evening Classes, Community Service Learning, ELL Programs Make the Road New York ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement ■ ESL Courses: English Language and Composition, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 489 ■ PARTNERSHIPS Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Community-Based Organization: East Brooklyn Congregations ■ Hospital 9, 10, 11, 12 Outreach: Wyckoff Heights Hospital ■ Higher Education Institution: New York Accountability Reports City College of Technology ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Irondale Ensemble 06-07 07-08 Project, Theatre Development Fund ■ Not-for-Profit: Time, Opportunity, Peace, Progress BB Support (TOPS) For You; Time, Opportunity, Peace, Support (TOPS) For You; Report ■ Quality Make the Road New York Corporate: JP Morgan Chase Review PW EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government ■ Academic: After-school Tutorial, Saturday Academy, Evening Classes ■ Artistic: Dance, Drama, Chorus, Important Information! Visual Arts, Band, Odyssey of The Mind ■ Clubs: Spanish, Chess, Model United ■ Our school observes a uniform Nations, Math, Dance, Robotics, Step, Tennis dress code. ■ Extended Day Program PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Requirement ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Swimming ■ Girls: Basketball, Softball, Swimming, ■ Community Service Requirement Tennis ■ Student Summer Orientation ■ All incoming students are required SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Open House Information to come for an interview and Please visit our website for Open House orientation session. Volleyball dates or call the school at 718-919-4212 for information.

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Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Limited Excellence K36A 9 108 693 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence DBN 32K556 ■ 189 BUSHWICK SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE Address: Bushwick Educational Campus Subway: L to Myrtle Avenue; J, M, Z to 400 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Wyckoff Avenue Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Bus: B26 to Putnam Avenue; B52 to Gates Tel: 718-381-7100 Avenue; B54 to Myrtle Avenue; B58 to Wyckoff Fax: 718-418-0192 Avenue; B60 to Wilson Avenue E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.BSSJ.net Brooklyn

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility We are developing a community of young leaders demanding the best from ■ Priority to students who themselves today and working together for a more just tomorrow. We are attend an information session committed to providing a challenging curriculum that empowers students to ■ Then to Bushwick residents succeed and to be active in the social, cultural and political life of their communities ■ Then to Brooklyn residents and their world. We are committed to ensuring that every student has constant Special Education Services and consistent opportunities for intellectual engagement and becomes confident ■ Collaborative Team Teaching in facing the pressing issues of the day. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: College Now, Weekly Town Hall Meetings, Advisory, ■ ESL Project-based and Inquiry Learning; Saturday, Zero period and After- school Classes to support credit; Senior Social Justice Seminar, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Internships, Make the Road New York ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Total Students: 423 ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English Language and Composition, Spanish ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Language 9, 10, 11, 12 Accountability Reports PARTNERSHIPS 06-07 07-08 ■ Community-Based Organization: Make the Road New York, Institute for Progress Student Achievement ■ Higher Education Institution: Brooklyn College Report AA Quality ■ Not-for-Profit: Coro Review PW EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Social Justice and Community Organizing Campaigns, Peer Mediation, National Honor Society ■ Clubs: Art, Music and Drama, Student Campus Council, Newspaper, “Word on the Street” Open House PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Information ■ Tour by appointment. Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

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Humanities and Interdisciplinary Limited 9 100 695 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) K54A A challenging program with emphasis on addressing Unscreened social justice issues around community and nation 10 10 30

Bushwick School for Social Justice DBN 32K549 ■ 190 CITY POLYTECHNIC HIGH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND TECHNOLOGY CTE SCHOOL

Address: George Westinghouse Educational Campus Subway: A, C, F to Jay Street-Borough Hall; M, 105 Tech Place, Brooklyn, NY 11201 R to Lawrence Street-Metro Tech; 2, 3 to Hoyt Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Street; 4, 5 to Borough Hall-Court Street Tel: 718-935-3473 (valid through January 2010) Bus: B25, B26, B37, B41, B45, B52, B67, B75, B103 to Jay Street & Myrtle Avenue or Flatbush Avenue & Tillary Street

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility We are an Early College Career and Technical Education High School whose ■ Priority to students who mission is to prepare students for college and professional careers. Our school attend an information session uses a trimester schedule that allows students to earn credits faster and fulfill ■ Then to New York City their high school graduation requirements in three years. Throughout their residents time at City Poly High, students will collaborate in special courses to solve Brooklyn Special Education Services real-world problems in engineering, architecture, and technology by applying ■ Collaborative Team Teaching skills they have learned in their academic and technical courses. In their final (CTT) year, students will work at paid internships in business and industry and earn ■ SETSS two college credits at New York City College of Technology (City Tech). Upon ■ Special Class graduating, our students will be offered the unique opportunity to attend City ELL Programs Tech for two years at reduced tuition to earn an Associate’s Degree. ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Programs: National Academy Foundation’s (NAF’s) Academy of Engineering ■ School Opened: Sept 2009 and Information Technology, long-term projects, three years of foreign language ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): instruction, paid industry internships, volunteer community service projects, City 9, 10 Tech college courses and online high school courses ■ Expected Grade Configuration: 9-12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Community-Based Organizations: National Academy Foundation (NAF) ■ 06-07 07-08 Higher Education Institutions: CUNY’s New York City College of Technology (City Tech), CUNY’s Early College Initiative ■ Not-for-Profit: Project Lead The Progress N/A N/A Report Way, National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering ■ Corporate: NAF’s Quality Review N/A N/A citywide Engineering Advisory Board partners and NAF’s Technology Advisory Board partners EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Council, Peer Tutoring, Peer Mediation Important Information! ■ Academic: National Honor Society, Math Honors Society, SAT Prep ■ Trimester Schedule ■ Clubs: Robotics, Film, Online Newspaper, Yearbook, School Web Site ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Summer Pre-Algebra Camp ■ As we expand, we plan to offer both boys and girls intramural and PSAL sports ■ Community Service Requirement

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City Polytechnic High School for Engineering, Limited Architecture and Technology L59A 9 108 New Program (Engineering) Unscreened

City Polytechnic High School for Engineering, Architecture and Technology DBN 13K674 ■ Page 191 CLARA BARTON HIGH SCHOOL CTE SCHOOL Address: 901 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 Subway: 2, 3 to Eastern Parkway-Brooklyn Museum Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible 4, 5 to Franklin Avenue; Q to Prospect Park followed Tel: 718-636-4900 by Franklin Avenue Shuttle to Botanic Garden Fax: 718-857-3688 Bus: B45, B48, B71 to Classon Avenue Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/17/K600 Brooklyn

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility The primary focus of Clara Barton High School is to prepare students with an ■ Open to New York City interest in the health professions for college and/or an entry-level position in residents a health career. As a Career and Technical Education (CTE) School, we offer Special Education Services students many career opportunities through a variety of special programs and ■ Collaborative Team Teaching courses. We test all students for proper program and course placement. Our (CTT) school is a multi-session school with classes that begin as early as 7:30 AM and ■ SETSS end as late as 5:00 PM. ■ Special Class ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: Gateway Honors, Health Professions Majors (LPN, MA, NA, DA, ■ Bilingual Program DL, and Vision Tech), Business--Cooperative Education, Arts (Band, Ceramics, • Haitian Creole Drawing, Painting, Graphic Design, Dance), Internship Opportunities, College Now, Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America, Link Employment and Enrollment (10/31/2008) Responsibility Now (LEARN), Liberty Partnerships, Community Counseling ■ Total Students: 2103 ■ and Mediation Guidance, Intergenerational Work Study, Leadership, Minds Grades Served (2010-2011): Matter of New York City, New York Aquarium Docent, Upward Bound, Venture 9, 10, 11, 12 Scholars, Health Professions Recruitment and Exposure Program, Medical Accountability Reports Science, State Pre-College Enrichment Program, Science and Technology 06-07 07-08 Entry Program, MS2 (Math and Science for Minority Students) ■ Language Progress Classes: French, Haitian-Creole, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Report BB Quality Biology, Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Review PP Composition, Government and Politics: United States, United States History PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Positive Results in Drug Education (Project PRIDE), The Leadership Program, The Crown Heights Youth Collective, New York Congregational Nursing Center, Career Counseling and Mediation, Liberty Partnership ■ Hospital Outreach: State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center, Kings County Medical Center, Long Island College Hospital, Methodist Hospital, Woodhull Hospital, Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Center for Nursing Rehabilitation ■ Higher Education Institutions: Kingsborough Community College, Medgar Evers College, New York City Technical College, The City College of New York, Pace University, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Long Island University, New York University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, New York Aquarium, Brooklyn Children’s Museum ■ Not-for-Profit: Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health, Toussaint L’Overture Leadership Academy ■ Corporate: Big Brothers/Big Sisters Brookdale Mentoring Program, Pizzi Dental Studio, Aim Dental Laboratory, Groundwork, Inc. ■ Other: Phillips Academy

Clara Barton High School DBN 17K600 ■ 192 CLARA BARTON HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

CTE SCHOOL

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Peer Tutoring, Mentoring and Conflict Resolution, Leadership Committee, SPARK, Senior Council, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, LBGT Alliance, Student Government, Positive Results in Drucg Education (PRIDE) ■ Academic: Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), Honor Society ■ Artistic: Stage Band, Visual Arts (Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Graphic Design), Dance, Fashion Club, Opening Act ■ Clubs: Art, Queen Mecca

(Girls’ Step Team), Crown Mecca (Boys’ Step Team), Haitian, Cheerleaders Brooklyn and Boosters, Debate Team, Travel, Vision Tech, Baseball, Christian Seekers, Student Activist Council, Practical Nursing, Caribbean American PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Bowling

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Health Career Professions 9 300 2383 (Health Professions) Preparation for entry-level positions in the health field, as K50A Ed. Opt. well as admission to two and four year colleges 10 5 101 Bilingual Haitian Creole Health Career Professions 927 83 (Health Professions) Same program as listed above, but taught in bilingual K50B Ed. Opt. Haitian Creole 10 56 Gateway Health Professions (Science & Math) 9 120 956 A challenging program that prepares students for college K50J Screened and careers in medicine, dentistry, allied health professions, science and math 10 5 50

Clara Barton High School DBN 17K600 ■ 193 COBBLE HILL SCHOOL OF AMERICAN STUDIES Address: 347 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Subway: F, G to Bergen Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B75 to Court & Kane Streets, Smith or Butler Tel: 718-403-9544 Street; B71 to Court & Sackett Streets; B63, B61 Fax: 718-403-9553 to Atlantic Avenue & Court Street Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/15/K519 Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority Brooklyn residents At Cobble Hill, our vision is to know and empower our students as individuals so they will reach their maximum potential, make informed choices and create ■ Then to New York City meaningful lives. Through our programs and partnerships students explore residents career options and areas of interest in a learning community that values Special Education Services achievement in character, culture and academics. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Computer Graphics Institute (Photoshop, 3D Modeling & ■ Special Class Animation, Desktop Publishing), Pre-Law Institute (Family and Civil Law ELL Programs I and II, Constitutional Rights and Criminal Law, Moot Court, Mock Trial), ■ ESL Literature, Drama, College Now, African American Literature, College Enrollment (10/31/2008) Writing, Fine Arts, Filmmaking, Bridge Program, High School Law ■ Total Students: 773 Institute, Jr. Achievement, College Summit, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Courses: English Language and Composition, United States History, World 9, 10, 11, 12 History Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress ■ Community-Based Organizations: Expeditionary Learning Outward Report DC Quality Bound, Weeksville Preservation Society, Alvin Ailey American Dance Review PP Theatre, Leadership Program, Warren Street Family Center, New York Cares ■ Higher Education Institutions: Kingsborough Community College, Long Island University, Columbia University, New York University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Brooklyn Historical Society, The Digital Project ■ Not-for-Profit: Literacy Link Program, Anti-Defamation League (ADL): A World of Difference Institute, National Association of Black Journalists EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Peer Mediation ■ Academic: National Honor Society,”INK” Literary Magazine, Saturday Programs: High School Law Institute at New York University and Columbia University, Mock Trial at New York Law School, SAT Prep ■ Artistic: Dance, Yearbook, Drama-Opening Act, Chorus, Cheerleading, Step Team ■ Clubs: Keyboard, Chess, Yoga, Knitting; additional clubs will be formed based on student interest PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball ■ Girls: Basketball, Softball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Boys and Girls Track Club, Cheerleading Team, Step Team, Soccer Club

Cobble Hill School of American Studies DBN 15K519 ■ 194 COBBLE HILL SCHOOL OF AMERICAN STUDIES Reminder: (CONTINUED) Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS American Studies (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) 9 137 496 Students have the opportunity to explore living history through the arts, the environment, literacy and K91A Ed. Opt. technology. Partnerships with the Brooklyn Historical

Society and Weeksville Heritage Center enhance these 10 23 35 Brooklyn expeditionary learning experiences.

Pre-Law Institue (Law & Government) 9 108 682 Students are introduced to topics and professional opportunities in the fields of criminal, constitutional, K91B Ed. Opt. family and civil law. Students engage in legal research 10 10 39 as they study current legal issues.

Open House Information We welcome parents and visitors from the community and other educational institutions to our school. Please contact the Principal or Parent Coordinator to arrange a visit.

Cobble Hill School of American Studies DBN 15K519 ■ 195 CULTURAL ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS & SCIENCES Address: Samuel J. Tilden Educational Campus Subway: A, C, 3, 4 to Utica Avenue 5800 Tilden Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Bus: B8 to E.57th Street & Beverly Road; B17 Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible to Avenue B; B35 to Kings Highway; B46, B47 to Tel: 718-968-6630 Tilden Avenue Fax: 718-968-6635 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/18/K629 Brooklyn

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility We believe in providing an academically challenging education that is ■ Priority to students who proactive and responsive to all student needs. Our school community provides attend an information session a personalized learning environment where the academic program and ■ Then to New York City organizational structure are designed to promote positive and supportive residents relationships through advisories, academic engagement and data-driven Site Accessibility instruction. We embrace student diversity and are committed to building student ■ Functionally Accessible empowerment and leadership, guiding students to take control of their lives and develop the skills to succeed in college and their future endeavors. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: Law, Community and Entrepreneurship, Visual Arts, Music and ■ SETSS Culinary Arts, College Now ■ Language Class: French, Spanish ■ Special Class PARTNERSHIPS ELL Programs ■ Community-Based Organizations: National Educator Program, Counseling ■ ESL in Schools, CAMBA, Leadership Program, NYPD Youth Services, Tilden Alliance ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Higher Education Institutions: Medgar Evers College, Kingsborough Community College, New York City College of Technology ■ Cultural/Arts ■ School Opened: Sept 2008 Organizations: Studio Museum in Harlem, Brooklyn Academy of Music ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Not-for-Profit: National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) 9, 10, 11 ■ Expected Grade EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Configuration: 9-12 Leadership & Support: Arista, College and Career Center, Student Government, Leadership Program, Student Civic Counsel, Peer Mentoring Accountability Reports ■ Academic: School Newspaper, Mock Trial, Debate Team, New Opportunities 06-07 07-08 ■ Artistic: Chorus, Art Squad, Student Exhibitions ■ Clubs: Law, Visual Arts, Progress Report N/A N/A National Art Education Society Chapter, Math, Culinary, Jazz Band Quality Review N/A N/A SCHOOL SPORTS ■ As we expand, we plan to offer intramural and PSAL sports based on student interest

Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform ■ Our school requires an Academic dress code and Artistic Portfolio for ■ Extended Day Program graduation ■ Weekend Program offered ■ Internship Requirement ■ Student and Parent Summer ■ Community Service Requirement Orientation

2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM OFFERED CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Cultural Academy for the Arts Limited & Sciences L45A 9 108 310 (Humanities & Unscreened Interdisciplinary)

Cultural Academy for the Arts & Sciences DBN 18K629 ■ 196 CYPRESS HILLS COLLEGIATE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Address: Franklin K. Lane Educational Campus Subway: J, Z to 75th Street 999 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Bus: Q56 to Elderts Lane Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Tel: 718-850-8301 Fax: 718-850-8303 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.CHCPrep.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who attend Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School offers students an intellectually an information session challenging curriculum focused on Latin American and Caribbean studies, college and career preparation and community activism. Our classes will ■ Then to New York City emphasize developing college-level writing and analytical skills, as well as residents

cultural awareness and celebration, which will be integrated into the entire Brooklyn Special Education Services curriculum. We have partnered with Sarah Lawrence College to provide ■ Collaborative Team Teaching writing workshops. Our school was also co-founded by Cypress Hills Local (CTT) Development Corporation (CHLDC), a community-based organization. CHLDC ■ SETSS will provide opportunities for all students to be involved in the community and ELL Programs complete community service projects that focus on critically analyzing impacting ■ ESL community issues. Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 320 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Programs: Community Activism, Service Activities 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Community-Based Organization: Cypress Hills Local Development 06-07 07-08 Corporation ■ Higher Education Institution: Sarah Lawrence College Progress ■ Not-for-Profit: National Council of La Raza Report N/A N/A Quality Review PP EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government ■ Clubs: Will be based on student interest

Important Information! ■ Community Service required

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Limited Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School L56A 9 108 291 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School DBN 19K659 ■ 197 EAST NEW YORK FAMILY ACADEMY

Address: 2057 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11207 Subway: 3 to Van Siclen Avenue Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B15, B83, B20, B6 to Van Siclen Avenue Tel: 718-927-0012 Fax: 718-927-0411 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/19/K409 Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th Our educational philosophy is based upon the growth of kindness, caring, graders curiosity and critical thinking that is needed for achievement in higher education, professional success and personal fulfillment. Ninety-minute periods of instruction, ■ Then to New York City average class sizes of 24 students and a dedicated group of teachers create a residents learning experience that motivates and challenges each student to do his or Special Education Services her best. We offer an accelerated Regents program that provides each student ■ Collaborative Team Teaching the opportunity to complete all required Regents examinations by the end of (CTT) the sophomore year. Many of our students then choose to complete Advanced ■ SETSS Regents Diplomas and Advanced Placement coursework and examinations that ■ Special Class better prepare our students for a college education before they graduate from ELL Programs our school. ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Total Students: 452 Programs: Saturday Academy, PM School, Tutorial, Computer Repair, Computer Programming, Web Design, Art, Instrumental and Choral Music, ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Dance, Drama ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Courses: English Language and Composition, English Literature and Accountability Reports Composition, Government and Politics: Comparative, Government and Politics: 06-07 07-08 United States, Human Geography Progress Report CB Quality PARTNERSHIPS Review WW ■ Community-Based Organizations: College Steps, Teen Bridges ■ Higher Education Institutions: Brooklyn College, New York University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Creative Dance Outlet, Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, American Museum of Natural History, New York Historical Society, New York Hall of Science ■ Not-for-Profit: Computers For Youth, City Year, Urban Advantage, Classroom Inc., College Board, New Visions, Inc. ■ Corporate: Shearman & Sterling LLP, Open House Cornerstone Promotion ■ Other: Explorers Program, Italian American Civil Information Rights League, Career Opportunities in the Accounting Profession (COAP) Tours are available by appointment. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Please call our school to set up a ■ ■ date and time for your personal Leadership & Support: Student Leadership Academic: School Newspaper, ■ visit. Open Houses will be held in Yearbook, Debate Team, Creative Writing Artistic: Instrumental Music Group, ■ September, October and November. Vocal Drama, Dance, Stepping, Theater Trips Clubs: Chess, Art, Law, Girls Please call our school for Discussion Group, Boys Discussion Group, Fitness dates and times. PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Swimming, Soccer, Tennis, Flag Football, Intramural Student Tournaments and Student versus Faculty Games

East New York Family Academy DBN 19K409 ■ 198 EAST NEW YORK FAMILY ACADEMY (CONTINUED)

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East New York Family Academy (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) K45A Screened 9 75 741 Coursework prepares students for 4-year college programs Brooklyn Selection Criteria: English (65-100) Math (65-100) Social Studies (65-100) Science (65-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Interview Review of Attendance & Punctuality Writing Sample

Important Information! ■ A school uniform is not required, but appropriate school attire is expected. ■ Students are required to complete sixty hours of community service before graduation. ■ Seniors must complete an exit research paper that demonstrates preparation for college. ■ Students have the opportunity to complete a foreign language sequence in French or Spanish that will allow them to receive an Advanced Regents Diploma.

Showcase Information Events take place throughout the year. Please call the school for dates and times! Student Art Exhibitions, Student Dramatic Performances and Shows, Winter Extravaganza, Spring Extravaganza, Poetry Slams, After-school Arts Program

East New York Family Academy DBN 19K409 ■ 199 EBC HIGH SCHOOL FOR PUBLIC SERVICE – BUSHWICK Address: 1155 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Subway: J to Kosciuszko Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: B38 to DeKalb Avenue Tel: 718-452-3440 Fax: 718-452-3544 E-mail: [email protected] Website: EBCHighSchool.net Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to District 32 EBC is a small school focused on individual excellence, high academic residents standards and service to the community. We have an educational culture that instills respect, self-discipline and strong intellectual values. At EBC, students ■ Then to District 13, 19 and 23 are offered the opportunity to service their community and are supported by residents a caring staff through an Advisory Program. Students, staff and parents/ ■ Then to Brooklyn residents guardians thrive in a school that values personalization in education and offers Special Education Services a challenging academic program that prepares students for college and life after ■ Collaborative Team Teaching high school while nurturing and empowering students to serve as tomorrow’s (CTT) leaders, today! ■ SETSS ■ Special Class COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: El Puente, New Millennium Peer Tutoring, Public Service Learning, ■ ESL Honors Classes ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Enrollment (10/31/2008) Courses: Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Physics B, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, United ■ Total Students: 699 States History ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Community-Based Organizations: East Brooklyn Congregations, Youth 06-07 07-08 Services Opportunities ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Center for the Arts, Progress Irondale Ensemble Project, Noel Pointer Foundation ■ Other: Industrial Area Report CB Quality Foundation, Inc. Review PP EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: SAT Prep Course, Asset Labs, After-school Tutoring, Saturday School ■ Academic: Peer Tutoring, Mock Trial ■ Artistic: Drama & Step Class ■ Clubs: African Heritage, Spanish, Soccer Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ ■ dress code. Boys: Baseball, Basketball Girls: Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS 9 156 1162 Public Service (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) K73A Ed. Opt. 10 5 38

EBC High School for Public Service – Bushwick DBN 32K545 ■ 200 EDWARD R. MURROW HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 1600 Avenue L, Brooklyn, NY 11230 Subway: Q to Avenue M Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: B9 to E. 16th Street & Avenue M; B49, B68 Tel: 718-258-9283 to Avenue L; B6 to Avenue J & E. 16th Street Fax: 718-252-2611 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.ermurrowhs.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Audition Programs: Open to Edward R. Murrow High School is a non-traditional educational environment Brooklyn residents which emphasizes the principle that “along with freedom comes responsibility.” Four cycles (9 weeks each) challenge and empower students in a fast-paced ■ Ed. Opt. Programs: setting. We encourage students to explore many electives and co-curricular • Priority to residents in activities during their OPTA (Optional Time Activity) periods, enhancing their Brooklyn Brooklyn Area A (beginning academic experience. During those OPTAS 10th, 11th and 12th grade students at the intersection of Bedford have flexibility and freedom to make choices about how to use their free time, Avenue and LIRR to Avenue including socializing or studying in designated hallways. This sets Murrow apart P to Coney Island Avenue, from most comprehensive high school settings. Therefore, it is important to note to Avenue K, to East 16th that although we provide a unique and excellent opportunity for many students, Street, to Avenue J, to East parents should be advised that this free setting is well suited for self-directed 15th Street to LIRR, to point and self-motivated students and may not allow students who need a traditionally of origin) structured setting to reach academic success. • Then to residents in Brooklyn Area B (those parts COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS of the Midwood & Madison ■ Programs: Science Research (MSTAR Program),Math Seminar, Murrow Med school zones that do not Program, Journalism, Film Review, Psychology and Literature, Shakespeare, have a priority to John Dewey Broadcast Humanities, Law, Mock Trial, Holocaust/African/Latin Lit., History of High School) New York City, Astronomy, Forensics, Marine Science, Statistics, Accounting, Then to Brooklyn residents • PowerPoint, Web Design, Business Law, Film Production, Photography, Digital Special Education Services Photography, Technical Theatre, Ceramics, Sculpture, Architectural Design, ■ Collaborative Team Teaching Fashion Design, Stage Construction and Design/Lighting/Costuming, Play (CTT) Production, Jazz/Concert/Symphonic/Ensemble Bands, Gospel/Mixed/Women’s ■ SETSS Choruses, Madrigal Choir, Piano, Guitar, Percussion, Virtual Enterprise, Part- ■ Special Class time Coop, College Now ■ Language Classes: Sign Language, Chinese, French, ■ Special Class for Hearing Italian, Russian, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus Impaired Students AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Computer Science A, Economics: Macro, English ELL Programs Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental ■ ESL Science, European History, French Language, Government and Politics: United ■ Bilingual Programs States, Human Geography, Music Theory, Physics B, Physics C: Electricity and Chinese Magnetism, Physics C: Mechanics, Psychology, Spanish Language, Spanish • ■ • Spanish Literature, Statistics, United States History Clubs: Students can choose to join over 50 different clubs and organizations Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 3888 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 Open House Accountability Reports Information 06-07 07-08 Important Information! There will be two “Get Acquainted” ■ Extended Day Program Progress BB evenings in the fall of 2009. Report Check our school website for details. Quality Review WW Information and dates will also be sent to all feeder schools.

Edward R. Murrow High School DBN 21K525 ■ 201 EDWARD R. MURROW HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Brooklyn PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, Midwood Development Corporation, Italian-American Civil Rights League ■ Hospital Outreach: Shorefront Geriatric Center, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Coney Island Hospital ■ Higher Education Institutions: Kingsborough Community College, Baruch College, Brooklyn College, Long Island University, Polytechnic University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Theatre Development Fund, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Whitney Museum, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), International Center of Photography, Museum of Natural History, Muza String Quartet ■ Corporate: All-Ways Advertising Company, Inc. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Alliance, Council for Unity, National Honor Society, Peer Mediation/Conflict Resolution, Leadership Council, Big Brother/Big Sister, Mecca, Italian-American Association, Aspira, Murrow Speakers’ Bureau, Murrow Cares (Charity Drives) ■ Academic: Intel Science Talent Search, We The People, Mock Trial, Moot Court, Math Team, Virtual Enterprise, Yearbook, Girls Learn International, Chess Team, Poets’ Corner, “The Network” Newspaper, “The Magnet” Literary Magazine, Debate Team, Model United Nations ■ Artistic: Technical Theatre (Stage Crew), Photography and Digital Art, Anime, Vocal Tech, Winter and Spring Concerts, Vocal Fest, Guitar Fest, Chamber Music Concert, SING, Two Dramatic Productions, Two Musical Productions, Directors’ Workshop, La Maison de Poème ■ Clubs: Christian, Asian-American, Jewish Heritage, Fashion, Theatre Patrons, Dance SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Although we do not have PSAL sports, we offer a variety of after-school recreational and athletic activities (e.g., basketball, weight training, badminton, volleyball and soccer).

2009 Audition Dates Audition Groups Date Start Time End Time Vocal, Instrumental Saturday, November 14, 2009 8:30 AM 3:00 PM Fine Arts, Studio Theatre Saturday, November 14, 2009 9:00 AM 3:00 PM Vocal, Instrumental Sunday, November 22, 2009 8:30 AM 3:00 PM Fine Arts, Studio Theatre Sunday, November 22, 2009 9:00 AM 3:00 PM Intermediate school guidance counselors will forward information to students regarding specific audition/appointment times. If you are auditioning for Fine Arts and an additional program, you must sit for the Fine Arts audition first.

Edward R. Murrow High School DBN 21K525 ■ 202 EDWARD R. MURROW HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

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Communication Arts 9 690 6476 (Communications) Advanced Placement and research classes in all major K57A Ed. Opt. curriculum areas in preparation for college and careers 10 50 425 Bilingual Chinese Communication Arts 9 28 129 (Communications) Brooklyn Same program as listed above but taught in K57B Ed. Opt. Bilingual Chinese 10 1 18 Bilingual Spanish Communication Arts (Communications) Same program as listed above but taught in K57C Ed. Opt. 9 25 108 Bilingual Spanish

Vocal Music 9 50 461 (Performing Arts) A discipline-based music education that includes: large & small ensemble and solo performance training, K57J Audition musicianship and electives that will fulfill the Music 10 4 22 Institute certificate requirements

Audition Information: Students will be asked to play various scales and/or exercises, perform a selection of their choice and demonstrate basic sight-reading skills.

Fine and Visual Arts (Visual Art & Design) 9 60 658 A discipline-based art education that includes: drawing, painting, sculpture, graphic design portfolio K57K Audition development, printmaking, photography, architecture, fashion and art history 10 7 38

Audition Information: You will create two drawings, one of a live model and another of a shaded drawing of your hand crushing a piece of paper. You will be evaluated on your ability to draw from observation using line and shading techniques. Your portfolio should be a total of six pieces and should include a self-portrait in black and white, a room interior in perspective and a still life in color. Portfolios will be evaluated on your ability to draw realistically, your skill in the use of your medium and for page organization and originality. Instrumental Music (Performing Arts) 9 58 378 A discipline-based music education that includes: large & small ensemble and solo performance training, K57L Audition musicianship and electives that will fulfill the Music 10 4 15 Institute certificate

Audition Information: Students will be asked to demonstrate basic musicianship through matching pitch and rhythmic playback and perform a selection of their choice.

Studio Theatre Program (Performing Arts) A sequential course of study focusing on acting, scene K57P Audition 9 30 448 study, dramatic literature, playwriting and performance

Audition Information: Students will be asked to perform a one-minute monologue from a play chosen by the applicant. The monologue must be memorized and should be age appropriate. Students will be asked to perform an improvisational pantomime from a list of scenarios supplied at the audition.

Edward R. Murrow High School DBN 21K525 ■ 203 EL PUENTE ACADEMY FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE Address: 250 Hooper Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Subway: M to Hewes Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B46 to Hooper Street Tel: 718-387-1125 Fax: 718-387-4229 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.elpuente.us Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Brooklyn residents We are a small learning community that promotes academic excellence for all students while inspiring and nurturing leadership for peace and justice. ■ Then to New York City residents COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Special Education Services ■ Programs: College Prep, College Transitions, SAT Prep classes, internships ■ Collaborative Team Teaching at various sites throughout New York City ■ Language Class: Spanish (CTT) ■ SETSS PARTNERSHIPS ELL Programs ■ Community-Based Organization: El Puente ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: ■ ESL Center for Puerto Rican Studies Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 176 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Leadership & Support: PSAT/SAT Prep, College and Vocational Counseling

9, 10, 11, 12 and Placement, Men’s and Women’s Groups, Community Development Projects ■ Academic: Education for Public Inquiry and International Citizenship (EPIIC) Accountability Reports ■ Artistic: Pre-professional training in Dance, Drama, Music, Chorus, Fine Arts, 06-07 07-08 Media, Music Production ■ Club: Student Council Progress Report BA Quality PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Review WW ■ Boys: Handball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Boys & Girls Basketball, Softball, Baseball, Volleyball, Wrestling

Important Information! ■ Our school requires an Academic Portfolio for Assessment

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El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Theme-based, project-focused curriculum including K75A Ed. Opt. 9 55 343 leadership classes, integrated arts, SAT, college and Regents prep, portfolio assessment

El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice DBN 14K685 ■ 204 ENTERPRISE, BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL Address: Grand Street Educational Campus Subway: L to Grand Street 850 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Bus: B43 to Graham Avenue & Grand Street; Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible B46 to Broadway & Flushing Avenue; B48 to Tel: 718-387-2701 Lorimer & Grand Streets; Q54, Q59 to Fax: 718-387-2748 Grand Street & Bushwick Avenue E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/14/K478

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City We are located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Our school’s partnerships with residents colleges, corporations and community organizations provide students with many opportunities to work in business settings. We prepare all students to participate Special Education Services fully in the complex world they will enter upon graduation. School service, ■ Collaborative Team Teaching community service projects and internship requirements help our students hone Brooklyn (CTT) the skills they need to achieve excellence. We utilize a project-oriented, student- ■ SETSS centered approach, which focuses on helping students create and reach their ■ Special Class own goals. Using a hands-on approach, students learn to analyze information, ELL Programs research issues and solve problems as productive members of society. ■ ESL ■ Bilingual Program COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Spanish ■ Programs: Cisco Computer Science and Networking, Academy for Enrollment (10/31/2008) Travel and Tourism, Studio 199 Advanced Art Classes, Honors Courses, Junior Achievement ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement ■ Total Students: 865 Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, English ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Spanish Language, 9, 10, 11, 12 Spanish Literature, United States History, World History Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Progress AA Community-Based Organizations: The Leadership Program, St. Nicholas Report ■ ■ Quality Preservation Corp. Hospital Outreach: Woodhull Medical Center Higher Review WW Education Institutions: Columbia University, New York University, New York Technical College, Long Island University, The City College of New York ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Rubin Museum, Art Here, Learning Through an Expanded Arts Program (LEAP), The BRIC Rotonda Gallery ■ Corporate: Cisco Systems Corp., Viacom/Showtime Networks ■ Financial Institutions: Citigroup, American Express ■ Other: The New York Academy of Sciences Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES dress code. ■ Leadership & Support: Quill and Scroll Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), National Honor Society, Student Government, National Technical Honor Society ■ Academic: School Newspaper, Literary Magazine, Debate Team, Yearbook, PSAT/SAT Prep Classes ■ Artistic: Video Production, Band, Chorus, Drama, Poetry Society, Talent and Culture Shows ■ Clubs: Aspira, Martial Arts, Model United Nations, Robotics, Travel and Tourism, Poetry, Cinema, Dance PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football & JV Open House Football, Handball, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Information Basketball, Cross Country, Handball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Please contact the school for Open Volleyball House dates and times.

Enterprise, Business and Technology High School DBN 14K478 ■ 205 ENTERPRISE, BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application! Brooklyn SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Computer Science/Networking (Computer Science & Technology) 9 100 1175 Integrates programming, Internet research, systems K88A Ed. Opt. analysis and specialized Cisco Networks curriculum leading to the Certified Network Engineer Certification 10 10 53

Business & Finance (Business) 9 80 941 Preparation for careers related to the business and finance sectors; curriculum developed by the National K88B Ed. Opt. Academy Foundation and receives support from our 10 10 52 corporate partners

Mathematics and Science Institute for Pre-College Education (Science & Math) Challenging Academic Program that prepares K88C Screened 9 60 387 students for majors in scientific studies at competitive universities. The program offers honors, Advanced Placement, and College Now courses.

Enterprise, Business and Technology High School DBN 14K478 ■ 206 EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL FOR COMMUNITY LEADERS Address: Lafayette Educational Campus Subway: D to 25th Avenue; N to Avenue U 2630 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 Bus: B1 to 86th Street & 25th Avenue; B3, B4 to Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Avenue U & 86th Street; B6 to Cropsey Avenue & Tel: 718-333-7700 Bay 43rd Street; B64 to Bath & 25th Avenues Fax: 718-333-7725 E-mail: [email protected]

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who We are a small school with an emphasis on creating effective leaders attend an information session in our communities while providing a challenging academic program. Through hands-on learning in the classroom and throughout New York City’s diverse ■ Then to New York City neighborhoods, our students participate in solving real world problems. residents

Our students have the unique opportunity to experience a 5-day Outward Brooklyn Special Education Services Bound wilderness course and bring what they learn outside of the ■ Collaborative Team Teaching classroom back as they become leaders for themselves, to their families and to (CTT) their communities. ■ SETSS ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: Crew Advisory (a group of 12-15 students who work with a staff Enrollment (10/31/2008) member to receive guidance, develop leadership and build community); 5 Day ■ School Opened: Sept 2007 Overnight Outward Bound wilderness course; Intensive week-long elective ■ Total Students: 108 courses that explore specific areas of interest such as “Music of the World”, “Testing the Limits of the Human Body”, “Global Warming” or “Economics of ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Chocolate”; Internships, Community Service, Portfolio Assessment; Real-world, 9, 10, 11, 12 Hands-On Projects ■ Language Class: Spanish Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress ■ ■ Report N/A N/A Community-Based Organization: Good Shepherd Services Not-for-Profit: Quality New York City Outward Bound; Expeditionary Learning Schools Review N/A N/A EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Community Service, Judiciary ■ Academic: Robotics, Poetry, Journalism ■ Artistic: Fine Art, Photography, Important Information! Web Design ■ Clubs: Chess, Yearbook, others based on student interest ■ Our school observes a uniform PSAL SPORTS dress code ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Football & JV Football, Indoor ■ Community Service Requirement Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball & JV ■ Our school requires an Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball Academic Portfolio for ■ Co-ed: Bowling Assessment ■ Extended Day Program SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Cross Country; other clubs based on student interest

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Expeditionary Learning School for Limited Community Leaders L34A 98194 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

Expeditionary Learning School for Community Leaders DBN 21K572 ■ 207 FDNY HIGH SCHOOL FOR FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY Address: Thomas Jefferson Educational Campus Subway: 3 to Pennsylvania Avenue; A, C to 400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 Liberty Avenue Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B14 to Pennsylvania & Sutter Avenues; Tel: 718-922-0389 B15 to Pennsylvania & New Lots Avenues; B20, Fax: 718-922-0593 B83 to Pennsylvania & Blake Avenues Website: www.fdnyhs.net Brooklyn

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility FDNY High School works in collaboration with the New York City Fire Department ■ Priority to students who to offer an exceptional educational institution while introducing the occupational attend an information session benefits of the Fire Services and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Upon ■ Then to students in the passing the New York State EMS Certification Exam in the twelfth grade, our geographical catchment area students may have the opportunity to be eligible for a full time position with ■ Then to Brooklyn residents the NYC Fire Department. In addition, all students will be prepared to pursue ■ Then to New York City a post-secondary education as they enter their young adult life. Our students residents will study courses dealing with biology, life saving skills, human anatomy, fire Special Education Services science, extinguishing agents and their chemical make-up, official procedures ■ Collaborative Team Teaching for becoming a NYC Fire Fighter. They will also understand the benefits of a (CTT) civil service career. ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate, College ■ ESL Now, Collegiate Program, Firematics (chemistry-based course around fire Enrollment (10/31/2008) science and fire safety), Firefighter 101, CPR/First Responder, Graphic Arts & ■ Total Students: 396 Technology ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): English Literature and Composition 9, 10, 11, 12 Accountability Reports PARTNERSHIPS ■ 06-07 07-08 Community-Based Organizations: Helena Rubinstein Foundation ■ ■ Progress Hospital Outreach: Brookdale Volunteer Program Higher Education Report N/A F Institution: John Jay College ■ Other: Fire Department of New York Quality PP Review EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Explorer Program, Student Government, Student Council Activities and Events, Internships within the Fire Department ■ Artistic: Graphic Arts ■ Clubs: School Newsletter, EMT Explorers, Technology Important Information! ■ Community Service Requirement PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Extended Day Program ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Football & JV ■ Our school observes a uniform Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, dress code Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball ■ Student Summer Orientation ■ Summer Internship Program offered ■ Weekend Program offered

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Limited FDNY High School for Fire and Life Safety K62X 9 128 889 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

FDNY High School for Fire and Life Safety DBN 19K502 ■ 208 FORT HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 8301 Shore Road, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Subway: R to 86th Street Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Bus: B16 to 86th Street & Shore Road; B37 to Tel: 718-748-1537 83rd Street & 3rd Avenue; B4 to 78th Street & Fax: 718-836-3955 Narrows Avenue; B64 to 86th Street & 4th Avenue Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/20/K490

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Brooklyn residents We have an ethnically diverse student body and staff. Our priority is to enhance student-centered learning in an environment in which all students can succeed. ■ Then to New York City It is our goal for students to understand the importance of a global education. residents ■ For Zoned Program only: COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Brooklyn priority to students who live in ■ Programs: Academy of Finance, American Social History Project, Army Junior the zoned area Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC), Conflict Resolution, Dramatic Arts, Special Education Services Gilder Lehrman, Honor Academy, Law Institute, Peer Mediation & Negotiation, ■ Collaborative Team Teaching Virtual Enterprise, Medical Science: Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Medical (CTT) Techniques, Hospital Internships, Science Research Intel, Performing Arts: Choral ■ SETSS Training, Concert Band, Concert Chorus, Jazz Band, Junior Band, Marching ■ Special Class Band, Mixed Chorus, String Orchestra, Symphonic Band, High School Extension ELL Programs Program (Chinese & Spanish), Investigative Pathology/Forensics ■ Language ■ ESL Classes: Arabic, Chinese, Classical Greek, French, Italian, Latin, Spanish ■ Bilingual Programs ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus • Arabic BC, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and • Chinese Composition, Government and Politics: United States, Physics B, Psychology, • Spanish Spanish Language, Studio Art: 2-D Design, Studio Art: Drawing, United States History, World History Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 4210 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Community-Based Organizations: Center for Family Life, Family Support 9, 10, 11, 12 Center, Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, National Chorale ■ Hospital Accountability Reports Outreach: Lutheran Medical Center, Maimonides Medical Center, Veterans ■ 06-07 07-08 Administration (VA) Hospital, Victory Memorial Hospital Higher Education Institutions: Brooklyn College, College of Staten Island, Fashion Institute of Progress BB Report Technology, Fordham University, Hunter College, Kingsborough Community Quality ■ Review WW College, St. John’s University, Long Island University Cultural/Arts Organizations: InterSchool Orchestras of New York (ISO), Brooklyn College Conservatory of Music, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), American Museum of National History ■ Corporate: Tanaseybert Printing Company ■ Financial Institutions: American Insurance Group (AIG), Bear Stearns, Bank of New York, CitiGroup, Deutsche Bank, Ernst & Young, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Fitch Rating, HSBC, JP Morgan Chase, KPMG International, Marsh, Moody’s, Neuberger Berman, Office of Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Shearman & Sterling LLP, Securities Industries Association (SIA), Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, Smith Barney, Teachers Insurance Annuity Association Open House and College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA CREF), Deloitte & Touche Information EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Open House October 2009; please ■ Artistic: Chamber Music, Guitar Ensemble, Theatrical Productions call for additional information. ■ Clubs: Asian, Arabic, Chinese, Hellenic, Hispanic, Jewish, Italian, Korean, National Honor Society, Math Team, Key, Medical Science ■ Academic: National Honor Society, Math Team

Fort Hamilton High School DBN 20K490 ■ 209 FORT HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

Brooklyn PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Football & JV Football, Golf, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball & JV Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

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Priority to students who apply and Zoned K17Z Unscreened 9 Academic Comprehensive Program live in the zoned area

Honors Academy (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) 9 140 2537 A four-year program offering courses in humanities, K17H Screened mathematics, and science research that culminates in the option of Advanced Placement coursework 10 10 N/A

Selection Criteria: English (90-100) Math (90-100) Social Studies (90-100) Science (90-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Instrumental Music (Performing Arts) 9 34 N/A In addition to studying the required music courses, K17R Audition students will develop their ability to perform on a musical instrument, study music theory and enhance 10 10 N/A solo and ensemble techniques

Audition Information: Instrumental students will demonstrate the ability to match pitch, tap rhythms and play various scales and/or exercises, as well as play a prepared selection of their choice.

Vocal Music 9 34 N/A (Performing Arts) In addition to studying the required music courses, K17S Audition students will develop their vocal techniques, study music theory and enhance solo and ensemble techniques 10 10 N/A

Audition Information: Vocal students will demonstrate the ability to match pitch by singing short melodies which are played on the piano, tap rhythms back to demonstrate the ability to measure time and to sing a prepared selection of their choice.

2009 Audition Dates Audition Groups Date Start Time Instrumental Saturday, December 5, 2009 10:00 AM Instrumental Sunday, December 6, 2009 10:00 AM Vocal Music Saturday, December 12, 2009 10:00 AM Vocal Music Sunday, December 13, 2009 10:00 AM

Fort Hamilton High School DBN 20K490 ■ 210 FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY

Address: 70 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206 Subway: G to Myrtle-Willoughby Avenues Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B43 to Tompkins Avenue & Martin Luther Tel: 718-302-5092 King, Jr. Plaza; B54 to Myrtle & Tompkins Fax: 718-302-5098 Avenues; B57 to Flushing & Nostrand Avenues Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/14/K322

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who We prepare all of our students for career and college experiences as well as attend an information session leadership opportunities at school and in their communities with the belief that all students, with effort, can achieve. Through the effective implementation ■ Then to Brooklyn residents of multicultural liberal arts, leadership and social justice curricula in a small ■ Then to New York City school setting, our students demonstrate academic success. They participate Brooklyn residents in Advisory, team sports and expeditionary learning experiences as we work to Special Education Services address the development of the whole child academically and emotionally. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Leadership, Service Learning, Social Justice ■ Language ELL Programs Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, English ■ ESL Literature and Composition, United States History Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 317 PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ Community-Based Organizations: Reading Excellence And Discovery Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Foundation (READ), Finer Life Golf Foundation Not-for-Profit: Institute for Student Achievement (ISA) Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Progress N/A N/A ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government Association (SGA) Report ■ ■ Quality Academic: National Honor Society Clubs: Mock Trial Team, Poetry, Stock Review PP Market Game, Model United Nations, Debate Team, Math, School Newspaper, Science PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball & JV Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball & JV Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Volleyball & JV Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Bowling, Golf, Outdoor Track

Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code ■ Extended Day Program ■ Saturday and Evening School

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9 108 218 Foundations Academy Limited (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) K18R Unscreened 10 10 14

Foundations Academy DBN 14K322 ■ 211 2008 TOTAL 2008 TOTAL Cultural/Arts APPLICANTS ■

CTE SCHOOL Legal Momentum 2008 PROGRAM SEATS Welding Sculpture Club Welding 9 81 196 Good Shepherd Services G to Nassau Avenue; L to Bedford L to Bedford Avenue; G to Nassau Not-for-Profit: Not-for-Profit: GRADE Artistic:

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■ 212 B43, B48, B61 to Nassau & Manhattan B61 to Nassau & B43, B48, ■ Subway: Avenue Bus: Avenues Youth Court, Community Connections Team Team Court, Connections Community Youth Limited Important Information! Important METHOD SELECTION Unscreened Authentic Learning Authentic Basic and Advanced Carpentry, Welding/Metal Work, Self- Work, Welding/Metal Carpentry, Basic and Advanced After-school Tutoring Tutoring After-school L47A industry-sponsored career and technical education endorsements Self Education Project Requirement As a CTE school, students may be eligible for state-approved and Student and Parent Summer Orientation Our school requires an Academic Portfolio for graduation Internship Requirement Community Service Requirement

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Frances Perkins Academy DBN 14K632 Leadership & Support:Leadership Programs: Programs: Academic: Community-Based Organizations: Organizations: Community-Based

As we expand, we plan to offer girls basketball, softball and tennis girls basketball, plan to offer we expand, As we

Education Projects, Job-Shadowing and Internships, Academic Advisory, Internships, and Academic Advisory, Job-Shadowing Education Projects, Summer Bridge Program Counselors, Advocate Mentors, Teacher SCHOOL SPORTS ■ COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS COURSES AND PROGRAM ■ PARTNERSHIPS ■ ACTIVITIES EXTRACURRICULAR ■ ■ IN THEIR WORDS OWN and women The young and writers. produce criticalOur mission is to thinkers school will use their skills in carpentrymen who attend our as well and welding, work and gain the necessary to complete high-level skills, as their academic Our careers in the construction non-traditional to enter trades. preparation to learn to do and want about, and will love students will connect with what they work to create real-world projects that benefit our communities. Organizations: Organizations: Partially Accessible Partially

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50 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222 Brooklyn, NY Avenue, 50 Bedford http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/14/K632 [email protected]

718-388-7793 Report Review 718-388-7721 9, 10, 11 9-12 Configuration: residents (CTT) attend an information session attend an information Collaborative Team Teaching Team Collaborative Served (2010-2011): Grades Grade Expected Special Class Special ESL Sept 2008 School Opened: 82 Students: Total City York Then to New SETSS Priority to students who Progress Progress Quality Accountability Reports ■ ■ ■ ■ ELL Programs ■ (10/31/2008) Enrollment ■ ■ Special Education Services ■ ■ ■ Eligibility Tel: Fax: E-mail: Website: Address: Site Accessibility:

FRANCES PERKINS ACADEMY PERKINS FRANCES Frances Perkins Academy (Engineering) Brooklyn Brooklyn FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL Address: 5800 20th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204 Subway: F to Avenue I; N to 20th Avenue Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B8 to 18th Avenue & 58th Street; B9 to 60th Tel: 718-621-8800 Street & 20th Avenue; B6 to Bay Parkway & 59th Fax: 718-232-9513 Street Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/20/K505

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility “Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared ■ Open to Brooklyn residents to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education.” ■ For Zoned Program only: - Franklin Delano Roosevelt priority to students who live in To this end, we at Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School provide our students the zoned area

with an extensive range of academic courses and extracurricular activities. Both the Brooklyn Special Education Services academic courses and extracurricular activities are designed to enrich our student’s ■ Collaborative Team Teaching high school experience and prepare them to become productive citizens. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Special Class ■ Programs: Academic Honors, Accounting, College Now, Computer Repair, ELL Programs Entrepreneurship, Interdisciplinary Studies, Math/Science Academy, Microsoft ■ ESL Office Specialist, Mentoring, Peer Mediation & Negotiation, Web Design ■ ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Language Classes: Chinese, French, Italian, Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese Language ■ Total Students: 3425 and Culture, Economics: Micro, English Literature and Composition, Physics B, ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Spanish Language, Statistics, United States History 9, 10, 11, 12 Accountability Reports PARTNERSHIPS 06-07 07-08 ■ Community-Based Organization: Brooklyn Chinese-American Association, Progress AB Chinese-American Planning Council, Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Report Services, New York City Department for the Aging ■ Higher Education Institution: Quality ■ Review WW Kingsborough Community College Other: Boston Consulting Group EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Peer Mediation and Negotiation, Peer Tutoring ■ Academic: Archon, Debate Team, Intel, Key Club, Math Team, National Honor Society, Mock Trial, Newspaper ■ Artistic: F.D.R. Theatre Guild, Yearbook ■ Clubs: Over 30 after-school clubs including Art, Computer Service Squad, Drama, Environmentalist, Film, Graphic Design, Multicultural PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Football, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

Open House Information Please contact the school for Open House dates and times.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School DBN 20K505 ■ 213 FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application! Brooklyn

Business Careers/Computer Technology 9 150 1182 (Business) Word processing, accounting, computer programming, K16A Ed. Opt. database, spreadsheet, graphic arts and finance 10 20 67 Math/Science Tech Academy (Science & Math) Extensive math, science and computer technology K16C Ed. Opt. 9 68 897 courses

Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School DBN 20K505 ■ 214 FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY IV SECONDARY SCHOOL Address: 1014 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Subway: J to Kosciuszko Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B38 to Lafayette Avenue & Malcolm X Tel: 718-574-2820 Boulevard; B46 to Gates Avenue & Malcolm X Fax: 718-574-2821 Boulevard; B47 to DeKalb Avenue & Malcolm X E-mail: [email protected] Boulevard; Q24 to Gates Avenue & Broadway Website: www.fda4.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th The Frederick Douglass Academy IV Secondary School is a place of scholarship. graders Our students are considered scholars. We create an atmosphere of order, ■ Then to students who attend civility, maturity and seriousness of purpose. A set of core rules referred to as an information session the “twelve non-negotiables” establish and maintain this environment. Scholars ■ Then to Brooklyn residents at the Frederick Douglas Academy IV Secondary School are instilled with a Brooklyn ■ Then to New York City Scholar’s Creed, adapted from the Morehouse College Students’ Creed, that residents reinforces the school’s cohesive culture, underscores its high expectations and Special Education Services builds the scholars’ sense of pride in their school and themselves. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Touchstones Discussion Project, Whole Life Management including ELL Programs Life Skills Math, “Talking Heads,” College Now ■ Language Classes: French, ■ ESL Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Calculus AB, Statistics, United Enrollment (10/31/2008) States History, World History ■ Total Students: 504 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ■ Community-Based Organization: MAARUF (Morality, Academic Accountability Reports Achievement, Reason, Uplift and Freedom) Strategies, Inc. ■ Higher Education ■ 06-07 07-08 Institution: Medgar Evers College Cultural/Arts Organization: Noel ■ Progress Pointer School of Music Not-for-Profit: Lorraine Monroe Leadership Institute Report N/A N/A ■ Corporate: Replications, Inc. ■ Other: Simon Wiesenthal Tolerance Center Quality PW Review EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Scholars Government Association (SGA), Mediation, Important Information! YME!(Young Mens’ Empowerment), YWER!(Young Womens’ Empowerment ■ Our school observes a uniform Reality), Young Men’s Leadership Development, Homework Help, PSAT and dress code (navy blue blazer, grey SAT Prep ■ Academic: After-school and Saturday Programs, Summer Institute, pants/skirt, plain white shirt/ Lunch and Learn ■ Artistic: Musical Theatre Workshop, Chorus, Violin and blouse, navy blue tie/scarf, black String Instruments, Dance Ensemble, Step Team, Art Studio Group ■ Clubs: dress shoes) Journalism, Yearbook, Chess Team, Latin, French, Book, Science Fact or Fiction, ■ Participation in our two-week FDA IV Prep Institute Stock Market, Music, African, Latino-Hispanic, Tolerance Museum Project (Orientation) is required for incoming students SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Open House ■ Extended Day Program Basketball and Football Teams ■ School day begins at 8 AM Information Please contact the school or check our website for Open House dates and times.

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Frederick Douglass Academy IV Secondary Limited School K33R 9 81 397 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

Frederick Douglass Academy IV Secondary School DBN 16K393 ■ 215 FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY VII HIGH SCHOOL Address: 226 Bristol Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Subway: 3 to Rockaway Avenue Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: B7 to Saratoga & Blake Avenues; B12 to East Tel: 718-485-3789 New York Avenue & Bristol Street; B14 to Bristol Street Fax: 718-922-2761 & Pitkin Avenue; B60 to Blake & Rockaway Avenues E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.freewebs.com/fdavii Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who Frederick Douglass Academy VII High School (FDA VII) is built on Dr. Lorraine attend an information session Monroe’s vision of academic and personal excellence for all students. The emphasis on college preparation is supported by a challenging academic ■ Then to Brooklyn residents program and cultural enrichment. A set of core rules visible at every Frederick ■ Then to New York City Douglass Academy signals the seriousness of purpose for the school, its residents students and teachers. All students must adhere to a code of student conduct, Special Education Services the Scholar’s Creed and a strict uniform code. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Journalism, Public Speaking, Visual Arts, Technology, Film, ELL Programs PowerPoint, College Now, On-site New York State Driver’s Permit Exam (Free) ■ ESL ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Calculus AB, English Literature and Composition, World History ■ Total Students: 431 ■ PARTNERSHIPS Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Community-Based Organization: Project Set Higher Education Institutions: Brooklyn College, College of Staten Island ■ Cultural/Arts Accountability Reports Organization: Learning through an Expanded Arts Program (LEAP) 06-07 07-08 ■ Not-for-Profit: 92nd Street Y, Replications Inc. Progress Report N/A B Quality EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Review WW ■ Leadership & Support: Debate, Peer Mediation, Advisory, Student Government Organization, Ambassadors Program ■ Academic: National Honor Society, Homework Assistance, Lunch and Learn ■ Artistic: Chorus, Dance Troupe Important Information! ■ Clubs: Chess, School Newspaper ■ Our school observes a uniform PSAL SPORTS TEAMS dress code ■ Boys: Basketball ■ Girls: Basketball, Volleyball ■ After-school Academic Enrichment Programs Required Open House Information Ongoing scheduled Open Houses, every Wednesday by appointment; please contact the Guidance Counselor or Parent Coordinator for additional information.

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Frederick Douglass Academy VII High School (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) 9 108 541 Intensive academic program focused on English Language Limited Arts (accelerated course for levels 3/4), Communications, K80X Mathematics, Journalism, Public Speaking, Dance, Art; Unscreened College preparatory advisory in grade 10; Mandatory 10 10 14 extended day credit-bearing program

Frederick Douglass Academy VII High School DBN 23K514 ■ 216 FREEDOM ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 116 Nassau Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Subway: A, C, F to Jay Street-Borough Hall Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B67, B75 to Jay & Concord Streets Tel: 718-694-8357 Fax: 718-694-8360 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/13/K509

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Brooklyn residents We provide students with comprehensive educational and support programs, and we reinforce life skills: caring, concern, respect, trust, tolerance, civic ■ Then to New York City responsibility, team spirit and family values. residents Special Education Services COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Brooklyn ■ Collaborative Team Teaching ■ Programs: Character Development through the Rites of Passage Program, (CTT) Legal Studies, Forensic activities, Performing Arts courses integrated with ■ SETSS Computer Technology ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement ELL Programs Courses: English Language and Composition, English Literature and ■ ESL Composition, Environmental Science, United States History Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 316 PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Community-Based Organizations: Center for Self Improvement, South ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Brooklyn Youth, Diving Enterprises Higher Education Institutions: Polytechnic University, New York City College of Technology, Medgar Evers College, Hunter Accountability Reports College ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: The Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance 06-07 07-08 Company, Center for Arts in Education Progress Report CB Quality EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Review PP ■ Leadership & Support: Student Mentoring, Internships, Community Projects, Student Government ■ Academic: Debate, Making Opportunities for Upgrading Schools and Education (MOUSE) Squad, Cyber Journalism Mock Trial, Model UN Congress, Moot Court, School Newspaper, Robotics Important Information! ■ Artistic: Poetry, Chorus, Dance, Step, Theatre ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Mandatory PM School for all ■ Boys: Basketball, Outdoor Track ■ Girls: Outdoor Track students 9th - 11th grades ■ School day 8 AM to 4 PM.

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Freedom Academy 9 110 620 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Courses in law, policy debate, communication media, K46A Ed. Opt. cyber journalism, computer science and technology 10 10 46

Freedom Academy High School DBN 13K509 ■ 217 GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL SLC - CTE SCHOOL Address: George Westinghouse Educational Campus Subway: A, C, F to Jay Street-Borough Hall; M, R 105 Tech Place, Brooklyn, NY 11201 to Lawrence Street-MetroTech; 2, 3 to Hoyt Street; Site Accessibility: Not Accessible 4, 5 to Borough Hall-Court Street Tel: 718-625-6130 Bus: B25, B26, B37, B41, B45, B52, B67, B75, Fax: 718-596-9434 B103 to Jay Street & Myrtle Avenue or Flatbush E-mail: [email protected] Avenue & Tillary Street Website: www.withs.org Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School is a community residents where all members support each other to achieve their potential. All ninth grade students enter our Ninth Grade Success Academy, a nurturing environment Special Education Services where they receive instruction in literacy, math and technology. At the end of 9th ■ Collaborative Team Teaching grade, students choose between our two career-themed academies: Electrical (CTT) Technology (electrical installation & design, computer information systems, robotic ■ SETSS design) and Virtual Enterprise Technology (vision care technology, culinary arts, ■ Special Class multimedia technology). Internships and project-based learning are important ■ Special Class for Hearing parts of both career-themed academies. Impaired Students ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: Ninth Grade Success Academy: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Enrollment (10/31/2008) Freshman Seminar; Electrical Technology Academy: Electrical Installation and ■ Total Students: 917 Design Technology, Computer Information Systems, Robotic Design; Virtual Enterprise Academy: Vision Care Technology, Culinary Arts, and Multimedia ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Technology; College Now, Pace Upward Bound ■ Language Class: Spanish 9, 10, 11, 12 ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, English Literature and Composition, Accountability Reports United States History, World History 06-07 07-08 Progress CB PARTNERSHIPS Report ■ Quality Community-Based Organizations: Talent Development High Schools, Review PP Counseling in Schools, The Leadership Program Legal Momentum ■ Hospital Outreach: Brooklyn Hospital, Long Island College Hospital ■ Higher Education Institutions: New York City College of Technology, Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU), Brooklyn College, Pace University, St. Francis College Important Information! ■ ■ ■ Our school observes a uniform Cultural/Arts Organization: Artscape, LLC. Not-for-Profit: Futures and ■ dress code in grades 9 and 10. Options Program Corporate: Metrotech Business Improvement District Incoming 9th grade students wear (BID), Edward J. Malloy Initiative for Construction Skills, Metropolitan Transit khaki pants and a navy blue polo Authority (MTA), Verizon, Credit Suisse, Bezos Family Foundation, Cobble Hill ■ shirt and 10th grade students wear Health Center, New York State Division of Housing, Bloomberg LLP Financial ■ khaki pants and a white or light Institution: HSBC Bank Other: The Brooklyn Tabernacle, IMANI House blue polo shirt. Our 11th and 12th grade students follow a dress code EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ that allows for individualization. Leadership & Support: Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Student ■ All students enter as a member of Government, Student Leadership Team, Quality Steering Committee, Anti- ■ our 9th Grade Success Academy. Bullying Committee, Financial Literacy, Job Readiness Workshops Academic: ■ Parent involvement is key to the National Honor Society, National Society of Black Engineers, Virtual Enterprise ■ ■ social and academic growth of all Artistic: Black Box Theater, Poetry Cafe, Ballroom Dancing Clubs: For of our students. We are counting Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics, Band, on all parents to assist the school STEP Team, Book, ANIME, Poetry/Creative Writing Team and join our various parent organizations. PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Handball, Soccer ■ Girls: Basketball, Handball, Softball, Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Tennis

George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School DBN 13K605 ■ 218 GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

SLC - CTE SCHOOL

SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Fitness and Weight Training, Double Dutch

Reminder: Use these codes for your application! Brooklyn

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Ninth Grade Success Academy (Computer Science & Technology) All freshmen gain a strong academic base as they transition to high school; students receive instruction in PowerPoint, Excel and Microsoft Word in preparation K70A Screened 9 361 1454 for choosing one of two CTE pathways (Electrical Technology and Virtual Enterprise Technology) at the end of 9th grade Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Open House Information Please call Ms. Rouse, Parent Coordinator at 718-625-6130, ext. 162 for our Open House dates.

George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School DBN 13K605 ■ 219 GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY Address: 265 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 Subway: C to Ralph Avenue Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B25 to Fulton Street & Ralph Avenue; B47 Tel: 718-455-0746 to Ralph Avenue & Chauncey Street Fax: 718-574-3971 E-mail: [email protected] Website: gothamacademy.org Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who Gotham Professional Arts Academy is a new high school that focuses on the attend an information session arts and arts-related professions. Students collaborate on creative projects like performances, art exhibits, poetry slams and publications, and each semester ■ Then to New York City begins with a two-week intensive project. Internships in the arts industries such residents as Music, Fashion, Design and Performing Arts offer real world experience and Special Education Services contacts. Graduation is based on an academic portfolio of student work, the ■ Collaborative Team Teaching creation of which helps our students succeed in their future endeavors. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Emphasis on arts and arts-related careers throughout the ■ ESL curriculum, classes are designed around student discussion, each student Enrollment (10/31/2008) participates in an advisory program, annual college and career fairs to expose ■ School Opened: Sept 2007 students to post-graduate options, weekly class trips to arts organizations ■ Total Enrollment: 151 and industries expose students to the cultural resources of New York City ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Language Class: Spanish 9, 10,11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Community-Based Organizations: Coalition of Essential Schools, CORO 06-07 07-08 Exploring Leadership Program ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Council of Progress Fashion Designers of America, Whitney Museum of American Art, Fashion Report N/A N/A Quality Institute of Technology, Theory/Helmut Lang Clothing Line Review N/A N/A EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Committee ■ Academic: The Wilson Reading Program, Tutoring services are provided as needed ■ Clubs: Improv, Dance, Art Studio, Portfolio Workshop

Important Information! ■ Extended Day Program ■ Internship Requirement ■ Our school requires an Academic Portfolio for Assessment

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Gotham Professional Arts 9 81 459 Academy Limited (Visual Art & Design) L35A Comprehensive program of Unscreened academic and artistic education 10 8 11

Gotham Professional Arts Academy DBN 16K594 ■ 220 GREEN SCHOOL: AN ACADEMY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS Address: 223 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206 Subway: L to Grand Street followed by Q54, Q59; Site Accessibility: Not Accessible G to Broadway; J, M to Lorimer Street Tel: 718-599-1207 Bus: Q54, Q59 to Grand Street & Graham Fax: 718-387-7945 Avenue; B13 to Bushwick Avenue & Ten Eyck E-mail: [email protected] Street; B43 to Graham Avenue & Scholes Street; Website: thegreenschool.org B60 to Graham Avenue & Meserole Street

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who The Green School emphasizes the importance of understanding the world as attend an information session a system in which everything is connected. Through community involvement and real world learning, students learn how to have a positive impact on the ■ Then to New York City world around them. Our classes focus on challenging curricula based on critical residents

thinking skills. Supported by the Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment, Brooklyn Special Education Services classes regularly use parks, neighborhoods and museums for hands-on learning ■ Collaborative Team Teaching and environmental research. Upper level students will have internships in fields (CTT) of interest that relate to environmental and community renewal. Green School ■ SETSS students also participate in a strong advisory program that promotes positive ELL Programs relationships, personal growth and the exploration of student interests. Students ■ ESL receive career guidance and assistance with college applications. Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 298 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Programs: Junior Institute (9th and 10th): Environmental Field Work, Video 9, 10, 11, 12 Technology, Electives in Art, Physical Education and World Languages; Field Trips; Intermediate Institute (11th): Students select most of their subjects, Accountability Reports Community Service Internships; College and Career Interests Research Project, 06-07 07-08 Senior Institute (12th): Research Seminars in each subject area, Academic Progress N/A N/A research projects, Internships; opportunities to take a college class and get Report ■ Quality support with the work in school Language Class: Spanish Review PP PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Brooklyn Center for the Urban Important Information! Environment, St. Nicholas Neighborhood Preservation Corporation ■ Hospital ■ Community Service Requirement Outreach: Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center ■ Cultural/Arts ■ Internship Requirement Organizations: Brooklyn Community Access Television (BCAT), BRIC Rotunda ■ Our school requires an Academic Gallery ■ Not-for-Profit: New Visions for Public Schools ■ Corporate: Waste Portfolio for graduation Management ■ Juniors and Seniors may have the opportunity to take college EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES courses ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Debate, Peer Mediation, Homework Zone ■ Academic: World Languages and Cultures, Poetry ■ Artistic: Film and Video Technology, Dance, Hip-Hop Poetry ■ Clubs: Martial Arts, Visual Arts, Environmental Action, Step/Dance Team, Basketball, Digital Music Production, Hip-Hop and Poetry, Science, Mathematicians PSAL SPORTS ■ Boys: Basketball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Girls Basketball SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Green School: An Academy Limited 9 116 409 for Environmental Careers L27A (Environmental Science) Unscreened 10 10 21 Green School: An Academy for Environmental Careers DBN 14K454 ■ 221 HIGH SCHOOL FOR CIVIL RIGHTS

Address: Thomas Jefferson Educational Campus Subway: 3 to Pennsylvania Avenue; A to Liberty 400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 Avenue Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B14 to Pennsylvania & Sutter Avenues; B15 Tel: 718-922-6289 to Pennsylvania & New Lots Avenues; B20, B83 to Fax: 718-922-7253 Pennsylvania & Blake Avenues E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/19/K504 Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who At our school students will be empowered to exercise their civil liberties and attend an information session become active in their own community. Our school will develop young people who are aware of historical and current civil rights issues that affect them and ■ Then to Brooklyn residents their communities and will offer opportunities to become engaged in community ■ Then to New York City activism. The Career Law Explorers program will provide students with the residents opportunity to explore the field of law by working with attorneys, attending field Special Education Services trips to the courts, law firms and other law-related agencies. Students may also ■ Collaborative Team Teaching become involved in our Leadership Club, where they will follow a curriculum (CTT) developed by the American Civil Rights Education Services (ACRES) that teaches ■ SETSS students the direct relationship between their community and themselves. There ELL Programs is an emphasis on civic responsibility and understanding public policy throughout ■ ESL this course. Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 426 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Programs: Advisory Classes, Civil Rights Class, Career Law Explorers, Mock ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Trial, Competitions, Tutoring, Youth and Government, Homework Enrichment, 9, 10, 11, 12 Search Institute, Technology, Collegiate ■ Language Class: Spanish Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Progress N/A C Community-Based Organizations: Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), Report ■ Quality United Community Center Higher Education Institution: Hofstra University Review UP EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Teen Center ■ Academic: Arista Honor Society, Moot Important Information! Court ■ Artistic: Region 5 Chorus ■ Clubs: Chess, Leadership ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code (navy blue bottom and PSAL SPORTS TEAMS light blue or white top) ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Football & JV ■ Extended Day Program Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, ■ Saturday Academy Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ YMCA Collaborations offer swimming instruction, Junior Kicks

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High School for Civil Rights Limited 9 108 545 (Law & Government) K63X Emphasis on issues relating to civil rights awareness Unscreened 10 10 30

High School for Civil Rights DBN 19K504 ■ 222 THE HIGH SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP Address: Prospect Heights Educational Campus Subway: 2, 3 to Eastern Parkway-Brooklyn Museum; 883 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 4, 5 to Franklin Avenue; Q to Prospect Park followed Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible by Franklin Avenue Shuttle to Botanic Garden Tel: 718-230-6300 Bus: B45, B48, B71 to Classon Avenue Fax: 718-230-6301 E-mail: www.hs-gc.org (click on “contact”) Website: www.hs-gc.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who We are looking for students to join our team and help us change the world. Slowing attend an information session global warming, ending poverty, achieving peace over war and choosing diversity over intolerance. Do you want to want to be part of the solution to these global problems? ■ Then to New York City At the High School for Global Citizenship (HSGC), we are committed to exploring residents

global issues in and outside of the classroom and becoming more informed about Brooklyn Special Education Services and involved in the world around us. We offer our students a challenging academic ■ Collaborative Team Teaching program in a personalized school environment. Become a part of the school that is (CTT) producing the next generation of community leaders and global citizens. ■ SETSS ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: International Education & Leadership, Global Kids, International Enrollment (10/31/2008) travel experiences, Annual Youth Conference, Theme Days, Global Citizenship ■ Total Students: 432 week, Guest Speaker series, College & Career Programs, College Now, Student ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Support Programs, Orientation & Retreat, Advisory, Counseling & Literacy ■ ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 support services Language Classes: Chinese, French, Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: United States History, World History Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress N/A B ■ Community-Based Organization: Global Kids, Inc., Safe Horizon, Partnership Report ■ Quality with Children Higher Education Institution: Medgar Evers College, Review PP Adelphi University ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: Brooklyn Museum, Hospital Audiences, Inc., WNYC ■ Not-for-Profit: New Visions for Public Schools, Peter Jay Sharp Foundation ■ Other: Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment (BCUE), International Center for Tolerance Education (ICTE), American Civil Important Information! Rights Education Services (ACRES), Council on Foreign Relations ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code (black top and khaki EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES bottoms) ■ Leadership & Support: HSGC Ambassadors Student Leadership, Student ■ Extended Day Program Government, Young Women and Men Health ■ Academic: After-school tutoring, Regents preparation tutoring, SAT tutoring ■ Artistic: Photovoice Program, Elective Art Classes (visual arts, drama, photography) ■ Clubs: Model United Nations, Dance Team, Penny Harvest Philanthropic, Mock Trial Team, Radio Rookies Open House PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Information Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Contact us in September for fall 2009 Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball Open House dates. SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Football, Badminton, Cheerleading, Swimming

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High School for Global Citizenship 9 108 309 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) K32A Limited Focuses on developing an awareness of global issues in all Unscreened of the major subject areas 10 10 22 The High School for Global Citizenship DBN 17K528 ■ 223 HIGH SCHOOL FOR INNOVATION IN ADVERTISING AND MEDIA CTE SCHOOL Address: Canarsie Educational Campus Subway: L to Rockaway Parkway followed by free 1600 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11236 shuttle bus to Avenue K Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B17, B42 to Avenue K; B6, B11, B82 to Tel: 718-290-8760 Rockaway Parkway & Flatlands Avenue Fax: 718-290-8766 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.advhigh.com Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who Through a unique partnership with the advertising industry, we provide a strong education that prepares students for college and careers. Mentorships, attend an information session ■ internships and long-term advertising projects reflect real-world experience. Then to New York City Students may graduate with an Advanced Regents diploma and certifications residents in Microsoft Office and Adobe software. Those who complete the Career and Special Education Services Technical Education sequence receive a certification in Communications and ■ Collaborative Team Teaching Advertising Design and are eligible for an IAM (Innovation in Advertising and (CTT) Media) endorsement to pursue work in the industry or college. The Summer ■ SETSS Bridge and Advisory programs are some of the ongoing supports available to ■ Special Class students. ELL Programs ■ COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ESL ■ Programs: Advanced Regents Diploma, Microsoft Office Specialist Enrollment (10/31/2008) certifications, Adobe Certified Associate program, Communications and ■ School Opened: Sept 2008 Advertising Design Certification, IAM endorsement, Industry Internships, ■ Total Enrollment: 80 Industry Mentor Program, Community Advertising Campaign Competition ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Language Class: Spanish 9, 10, 11 ■ Expected Grade PARTNERSHIPS ■ Higher Education Institutions: Virginia Commonwealth University AdCenter Configuration: 9-12 ■ Not-for-Profit: American Association of Advertising Agencies, New Visions for Accountability Reports Public Schools ■ Corporate: Advertising Week 06-07 07-08 Progress N/A N/A EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Report ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Advertising Industry Council Quality ■ ■ Review N/A N/A Academic: Saturday Academy, After-school Tutoring Club: Advertising Competition SCHOOL SPORTS ■ As we expand, we plan to offer a Pilates and Yoga program in addition to competitive sports

Important Information! ■ Extended Day Programs offered ■ Internship Requirement ■ Weekend Program offered ■ Community Service Requirement ■ Student and Parent Summer Orientation ■ As a CTE school, students may be eligible for ■ Summer Internship Program state-approved and industry-sponsored career and ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code technical education endorsements ■ Our school requires an Academic Portfolio for graduation

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Limited High School for Innovation in Advertising and Media L48A 9 108 312 (Visual Art & Design) Unscreened

High School for Innovation in Advertising and Media DBN 18K617 ■ 224 HIGH SCHOOL FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONS Address: Canarsie Educational Campus Subway: L to Rockaway Parkway followed by free 1600 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11236 shuttle bus to Avenue K Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B17, B42 to Avenue K; B6, B11, B82 to Tel: 718-290-8700 Rockaway Parkway & Flatlands Avenue Fax: 718-290-8705 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.hsmp.us

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Possibilities are endless for our students. Through individualized attention, ■ Priority to students who students will have the opportunity to make lifelong friends, participate in after attend an information session school activities, pursue their dreams and reach their leadership potential. Our ■ Then to New York City vision is to provide all students of various abilities access to our community residents for internships, field trips and hands-on learning experiences while exploring Brooklyn Special Education Services interests in health professions. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Advisory Program, Health Explorations Classes, Community ■ Special Class Service, Extended Day, Summer Bridge ■ Language Class: Spanish ELL Programs ■ ESL PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Federation of Italian-American Enrollment (10/31/2008) Organizations, Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City, Hospital Audiences ■ School Opened: Sept 2008 Inc.(HAI), Global Kids ■ Hospital Outreach: Brookdale Medical Center, ■ Total Students: 113 Maimonides Medical Center; Lutheran Medical Center, Four Seasons Nursing ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): and Rehabilitation Center, New York Academy of Medicine ■ Higher Education 9, 10, 11 Institution: Kingsborough Community College ■ Corporate: Bristol-Myers ■ Expected Grade Squibb, CVS Pharmacies Configuration: 9-12 Accountability Reports EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 06-07 07-08 ■ Leadership & Support: Youth Leadership, College Planning and Access, ■ Progress N/A N/A Community Service, Peer Tutoring, Peer Mentoring Academic: Regents Report ■ Quality Preparation, Homework Help, Tutoring, Debate Artistic: Art, Music, Drama, Review N/A N/A Dance ■ Clubs: Key Club, Chess, Literature Circle PSAL SPORTS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball Important Information! ■ Extended Day Programs offered ■ Weekend Program offered ■ Student and Parent Summer Orientation ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code ■ Our school requires an Academic Portfolio for graduation ■ Internship Requirement ■ Community Service Requirement

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS 9 108 1182 High School for Medical Professions L49A Limited (Health Professions) Unscreened 10 10 N/A

High School for Medical Professions DBN 18K633 ■ 225 HIGH SCHOOL FOR PUBLIC SERVICE: HEROES OF TOMORROW Address: George Wingate Educational Campus Subway: 2, 5 to Winthrop Street 600 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Bus: B12, B44, B46 to Winthrop Street; B35 to Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Albany Avenue; B47 to Empire Boulevard Tel: 718-756-5325 Fax: 718-363-3206 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/17/K546 Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Brooklyn residents The mission of the High School for Public Service: Heroes of Tomorrow (HSPS) is to enable each student to develop the academic and social skills necessary ■ Then to New York City to be an active participant in the community and society. Our school is a small, residents unique learning environment in which every student is required to wear a uniform. Special Education Services Through an intense community service atmosphere, we bring the community ■ SETSS into the classroom. Every student must complete 50 hours a year of community ELL Programs service. This spirit of community service in our school, along with our challenging ■ ESL academic program, teaches students to become heroes of tomorrow. Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 404 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Programs: 4-year exploration of the fields of law and medicine, hands-on 9, 10, 11, 12 hospital experience and classes with doctors and medical students, classes and mentoring with lawyers, Community Action Now—a hands-on community service Accountability Reports curriculum; Internships with Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health, Inc. ■ Language 06-07 07-08 Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English Literature and Progress Composition, Spanish Language, Statistics, United States History Report BA Quality Review PW PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Brooklyn Psychiatric Centers, Inc., Global Kids ■ Hospital Outreach: Downstate Medical Center, Kings County Hospital Center ■ Higher Education Institution: Brooklyn College Important Information! ■ Not-for-Profit: Downtown Community Television (DC-TV) ■ Corporate: ■ Our school observes a uniform Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, Estée Lauder dress code (boys and girls wear a polo shirt with the school's name EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES and khaki bottoms). ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Coro Leadership Training ■ Students are required to complete Program, Peer Mediation Team, Mock Trial, Moot Court ■ Academic: Regents 50 hours of community service Prep, Tutoring, Internship, Community Service, Arista, Archon, SAT Prep each year. ■ Artistic: Gospel Choir, Documentary Filmmaking, Step Team, Jazz Band ■ Clubs: Fitness, Drama, Jewelry Making, Astronomy, Environmental, Human Rights, Student Newspaper, Literary Magazine PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball

High School for Public Service: Heroes of Tomorrow DBN 17K546 ■ 226 HIGH SCHOOL FOR PUBLIC SERVICE: HEROES OF TOMORROW (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

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Law Academy – HSPS 9 40 412 (Law & Government) Legal studies classes, internships and hands-on K64A Screened experiences with moot court and mock trial 10 10 N/A Brooklyn Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Attendance at an information session Writing Sample Medical Academy – HSPS 9 68 569 (Health Professions) Medical classes and participation in internships at hospitals K64B Screened across New York City 10 10 N/A

Open House Information Please contact a guidance counselor at [email protected] or [email protected] for dates and times.

High School for Public Service: Heroes of Tomorrow DBN 17K546 ■ 227 HIGH SCHOOL FOR SERVICE & LEARNING AT ERASMUS Address: Erasmus Hall Educational Campus Subway: B, Q, 2, 5 to Church Avenue 911 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226 Bus: B23 to Flatbush Avenue & Cortelyou Road; B35, B41 Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible to Flatbush & Church Avenues Tel: 718-564-2551 Fax: 718-564-2552 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.hssl.us Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS The High School for Service & Learning at Erasmus is a small New Century High ■ Priority to students who School. Our mission is to provide educational experiences that meet the needs attend an information session of our diverse student population. We build on the potential of our students, both ■ Then to Brooklyn students as individuals and as valued members of our society, through a focus on culture, ■ Then to New York City community and civic engagement. With the help of peers, parents, partners and residents teachers, students are empowered to become lifelong learners and “agents of Special Education Services change,” ready to make decisions and lead productive lives in a fast-paced, ■ Collaborative Team Teaching complex global environment. (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Service Learning and Youth Development opportunities with small ELL Programs group Advisories, Object-based Curriculum, Health and Fitness, World Art and ■ ESL Cultural Anthropology, World Music and Urban Sociology, Creative Outlet, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Leadership, College Now, 21st Century After-school Program, City Youth and ■ ■ Total Students: 421 Government, Public Policy and Law Language Class: Spanish ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS 9, 10, 11, 12 ■ Community-Based Organizations: Flatbush Young Men’s Christian Accountability Reports Association (YMCA), Flatbush Development Corporation, Leadership Institute, ■ 06-07 07-08 Teens Take the City, Ifetayo Cultural Arts Hospital Outreach: Lutheran Medical ■ Progress Center Higher Education Institutions: Brooklyn College, State University Report N/A A of New York (SUNY), Long Island University (City Scholars) ■ Cultural/Arts Quality PW Organizations: Brooklyn Museum, Youth Development Institute, Carnegie Hall, Review Black Entertainment Television (BET) ■ Other: Delbac Sorority, Erasmus Hall Alumni EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Teen Action, Student Government, Service Learning Project, Peer Tutoring, Leadership Teen Rally, School Leadership Team, Cultural Open House Advancement, Academic Support ■ Academic: After-school, Lunchtime and Saturday Tutoring; PM School ■ Artistic: Capoiera, Youth Assembly, Music, Information ■ Please contact the school for African Drum, Voice, Dance Clubs: Leadership, Service Learning Projects, Open House dates Fashion, Chess, Modern Dance, SAT Prep, PSAT Prep, Hip-Hop, Debate, and times. Yoga PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Golf, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Golf, YMCA Sports (Indoor Soccer, Three on Three Basketball)

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9 108 294 High School for Service & Learning Limited (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) K30X Unscreened 10 10 18

High School for Service & Learning at Erasmus DBN 17K539 ■ 228 HIGH SCHOOL FOR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AT ERASMUS Address: Erasmus Hall Educational Campus Subway: B, Q, 2, 5 to Church Avenue 911 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226 Bus: B23 to Flatbush Avenue & Cortelyou Road; B35, B41 Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible to Flatbush & Church Avenues Tel: 718-564-2470 Fax: 718-564-2471 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/17/K537

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS The mission of the High School for Youth and Community Development (YCD) is ■ Priority to students who to support students in their development of academic and life skills. This will help attend an information session ■ them enter and succeed in any post-secondary pathway and become involved Then to Brooklyn residents members of their community. We support college readiness through the College ■ Then to New York City

Summit program, as well as higher level courses leading to a Regents Diploma Brooklyn residents with Advanced Designation. Students are encouraged to become active, Special Education Services informed members of their community though our youth development program ■ Collaborative Team Teaching which emphasizes positive social and personal behaviors, cultural awareness, (CTT) community service, physical and mental health. ■ SETSS ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ ESL Programs: Community Development Seminar, Leadership and Global Warming Initiative, Theatre Production, Film Production, Digital Photography, Enrollment (10/31/2008) College Summit ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: ■ Total Students: 421 English Language and Composition, World History ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Community-Based Organizations: Safe Horizon, SPARK ■ Higher ■ 06-07 07-08 Education Institution: Brooklyn College Not-for-Profit: New Visions for Progress Public Schools, College Summit Report N/A B Quality Review PW EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: After-school Tutoring, Extended Day, Saturday School, GEAR UP, SAT Preparation, Student Leadership Development, College Preparation, Rite of Passage ■ Academic: Math Club, Yearbook, National Honor Important Information! Society ■ Artistic: Video and TV Production, Chorus, Band, Music Production ■ Our school observes a uniform ■ Clubs: A variety of After-school Clubs including Step, Drama, Video, Dance, dress code. Sewing, Debate, Chess, Photography, Art, Guitar, Culture, Knitting ■ Participation in summer orientation for freshmen is PSAL SPORTS TEAMS expected. ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Golf, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Basketball, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Wrestling, Bowling, Handball, Double Dutch, Girls’ Lacrosse SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Community Development Internship Seminar Limited (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) K06A 954 181 Students will participate in service learning internships Unscreened throughout the community. Justice and Mediation Center Limited (Law & Government) K06X 954 195 Program will support students in conflict mediation training, Unscreened student governance models, and youth development programs. High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus DBN 17K537 ■ 229 HIGH SCHOOL OF SPORTS MANAGEMENT

Address: Lafayette Educational Campus Subway: D to 25th Avenue; N to Avenue U 2630 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 Bus: B1 to 86th Street & 25th Avenue; B3, B4 to Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Avenue U & 86th Street; B6 to Cropsey Avenue & Tel: 718-333-7650 Bay 43rd Street; B64 to Bath & 25th Avenues Fax: 718-333-7675 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.thehssm.com Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who At the High School of Sports Management students have an opportunity to attend an information session engage in experiential learning opportunities working with professionals in the areas of Sports Marketing, Sports Writing, Sports Media, Sports Medicine and ■ Then to Brooklyn residents Sports Law. All students must adhere to a code of conduct spelled out in the “non- ■ Then to New York City negotiables” and a strict uniform policy, both designed to continually reinforce the residents seriousness of purpose and mission of the school. Students are also required to Special Education Services participate in extensive after-school academic enrichment programs. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Sports Management, Newspaper Squad ■ Language Class: ■ Special Class Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Course: World History ELL Programs ■ ESL PARTNERSHIPS ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Community-Based Organizations: PowerPlay, Police Athletic League (PAL) ■ ■ Total Students: 339 Higher Education Institutions: New York University (NYU), Kingsborough Community College ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: Brooklyn Arts Council ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Not-for-Profit: Astella Development Corporation ■ Corporate: Brooklyn 9, 10, 11, 12 Cyclones, The New York Times, New York Knicks ■ Financial Institutions: Accountability Reports Washington Mutual 06-07 07-08 Progress N/A N/A EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Report ■ Quality Leadership & Support: Student Government, Advisory Council Review PW ■ Academic: Math Team ■ Artistic: Art, Music, Dance ■ Clubs: Science, Girls PowerPlay, Chess, Cyclones Newspaper, International, Video PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball & JV Basketball, Football & JV Football, Handball, Indoor Important Information! Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, ■ Our school observes a uniform Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball dress code ■ Extended Day Program SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Community Service required for ■ Intramural Basketball, Flag Football graduation ■ Incoming students are expected to attend a 2-day Summer Orientation Program ■ Weekend Program offered

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Limited 9 108 842 High School of Sports Management K97R (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened 10 10 23

High School of Sports Management DBN 21K348 ■ 230 HIGH SCHOOL OF TELECOMMUNICATION ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY Address: 350 67th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 Subway: R to Bay Ridge Avenue Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: B9 to 67th Street; B37 to Senator Street; B1, Tel: 718-759-3400 B4 to 5th Avenue Fax: 718-759-3490 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.hstat.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Brooklyn residents Our small size, teaching staff and our strong belief in parental participation create a thriving educational atmosphere. We believe that all students should ■ Then to New York City take the most challenging courses possible, because the best preparation for residents post-secondary education is four years of challenging work in high school. Our Special Education Services school’s name is somewhat misleading; we certainly believe that the ability to Brooklyn ■ Collaborative Team Teaching use the tools of telecommunication is essential for all of our students, but that (CTT) is not the focus of the education that we offer. Our goal is simple: to produce ■ SETSS students who will be successful in college and the world of work. Everything else ■ Special Class we do is secondary to that goal. ELL Programs ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Programs: 9th Grade Institute (a small learning community for all incoming ■ Total Students: 1250 students), Contemporary World Issues, Forensic Science, Play Production, PSAT/SAT Prep Program, Law, Debate, Web Design, Video Production, ■ Grades Served (2010-2010): Children’s Literature, Multicultural Literature, Psychology, Journalism, Oracle 9, 10, 11, 12 Database Certification, Film History, Yearbook, Drawing, Advanced Drawing, Accountability Reports Active Physics and Regents Physics for 9th graders, College Now ■ Language 06-07 07-08 Classes: Italian, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus Progress AB, Chemistry, Computer Science A, English Language and Composition, Report AA Quality Physics B, Spanish Language, Statistics, United States History, World History Review PO PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: AmeriCorps, The Art of Living Foundation, Posse Foundation, University of Wisconsin East Coast Alumni ■ Hospital Outreach: Maimonides Medical Center ■ Higher Education Institutions: Tufts University, Polytechnic University, University of Wisconsin, Fashion Institute of Important Information! Technology ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Museum of Modern Art, Center for ■ Our 9th and 10th Grade Institutes Arts Education, Theatre Development Fund ■ Not-for-Profit: Peter Jay Sharp enable a group of teachers to Foundation, American Social History Project ■ Other: The International Center work together with incoming for Leadership in Education students, making a small school even smaller and helping to ease EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES all of our students’ transition to ■ Leadership & Support: Amnesty International ■ Academic: Lincoln-Douglas high school. Debate Society, Mock Trial Team, Arista National Honor Society, Student ■ Our staff utilizes the school’s Government Organization, Model United Nations, The sTATement (our school webpage to keep parents informed newspaper) ■ Artistic: Chorus, Drama Workshop ■ Clubs: Anime, Astronomy, about homework and projects. Chess, Gay-Straight Alliance, Peer AIDS Educators, Italian, Key, Principal’s, Art Our building has wireless network technology (WiFi) that is regularly PSAL SPORTS TEAMS a part of the academic life of our ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross students. Country, Handball, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Outdoor Track

High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology DBN 20K485 ■ 231 HIGH SCHOOL OF TELECOMMUNICATION ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Telecommunication Arts and Technology (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) 9 312 3333 A college preparatory institution offering a wide range of K59A Ed. Opt. very challenging academic courses; computers used as a tool to enhance the academic lives of our students 10 10 157

Open House Information Please call 718-759-3462 to arrange to tour the school while we are in session.

High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology DBN 20K485 ■ 232 INTERNATIONAL ARTS BUSINESS SCHOOL Address: George Wingate Educational Campus Subway: 2, 5 to Winthrop Street 600 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Bus: B12, B44, B46 to Winthrop Street; Site Accessibility: Not Accessible B35 to Albany Avenue; B47 to Empire Boulevard Tel: 718-467-7400 Fax: 718-604-3029 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/17/K544

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who Students who attend International Arts Business School (IABS) will be exposed to attend an information session in-depth experiences in fine and visual art, instrumental and vocal music, dance, theatre and business. All subject areas in our academic curriculum are infused ■ Then to District 17 students with the themes of arts and business. Students will also have the opportunity ■ Then to Brooklyn students to develop knowledge and experience in the business aspects of the arts. They Brooklyn ■ Then to New York City may elect to prepare for Advanced Placement and honors classes as well as residents accelerated classes in all academic areas. Students who attend IABS must Special Education Services agree to meeting school requirements that include four years of mathematics, ■ Collaborative Team Teaching four years of science and the study of second languages. Students also benefit (CTT) from elective courses that include Drawing and Painting, Photography, Band, ■ SETSS Piano, Percussion, Strings, Guitar, Choir, Drama, Film Study, Law, Marketing, ELL Programs Accounting and Culinary Arts. ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Programs: Academic Honors Program, Fine Art, Instrumental and Vocal Music ■ Total Students: 457 Courses, Bass Guitar, Dance, Play Production and Playwriting, Entrepreneurship ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): and Accounting Practices, Stage Management, Stagecraft and Technical 9, 10, 11, 12 Theatre, Student Internships, Senior Projects ■ Language Classes: French, Accountability Reports German, Italian, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Psychology, United 06-07 07-08 States History Progress Report BB Quality PARTNERSHIPS Review PW ■ Community-Based Organization: Young Audiences New York ■ Higher Education Institution: Brooklyn College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Manhattan Theatre Club, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, The Weill Music Institute Important Information! at Carnegie Hall, Guggenheim Museum ■ Not-for-Profit: New Visions for Public ■ Our school observes a uniform Schools ■ Financial Institution: Washington Mutual dress code (school uniform required) EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Extended Day Program ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Student Senate, Conflict ■ Senior internship, senior project Resolution Team ■ Academic: Math Team ■ Artistic: Steel Band, Silk Screening and community service hours ■ Clubs: Business, Step Team, Culinary Arts, Spanish, French, Playwriting, required for graduation Science, Video, Drama PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball

International Arts Business School DBN 17K544 ■ 233 INTERNATIONAL ARTS BUSINESS SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application! Brooklyn

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Business 9 37 388 (Business) K44A Limited Business practices and international finance; Introduction to Unscreened accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship and web design 10 2 15 Performing Arts 9 54 305 (Performing Arts) Limited Performing arts explored include instrumental and vocal K44B music, dance and theater; Students may sing in the choir, Unscreened learn an instrument or study the art of dance and theater 10 5 13 Visual Art and Design (Visual Art & Design) 9 37 310 Students have the opportunity to experience fine and K44C Limited visual arts media and techniques; Included are two and Unscreened three-dimensional art forms along with visual art areas 10 5 13 including photography

International Arts Business School DBN 17K544 ■ 234 INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT LAFAYETTE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Address: Lafayette Educational Campus Subway: D to 25th Avenue, N to Avenue U 2630 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 Bus: B1 to 86th Street & 25th Avenue; B3, B4 to Avenue U & Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible 86th Street; B6 to Cropsey Avenue & Bay 43rd Street; B64 to Tel: 718-345-0854 Bath & 25th Avenues Fax: 718-342-2352 E-mail: [email protected]

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who We serve recent immigrant English Language Learners. Students learn English attend an information session in all of their classes and have the chance to work in groups with students from and are New York City more than 25 different countries. We are a small school where every student gets residents living in this country the attention and support he or she needs to be successful. Students will graduate fewer than four years and are from our school with the skills necessary for success in college and beyond. Brooklyn of limited English proficiency COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Special Education Services ■ Programs: Career Internships, College Now ■ Language Classes: French, ■ Services Provided as Needed Spanish Native Language Arts ELL Programs ■ ESL PARTNERSHIPS Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Community-Based Organizations: New York Immigration Coalition, New York ■ Total Students: 307 Cares, Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Anti-Defamation ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): League ■ Higher Education Institution: Kingsborough Community College 9, 10, 11, 12 ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Learning through an Extended Arts Program (LEAP), New Victory Theater, Theater Works ■ Not-for-Profit: Internationals Accountability Reports Network for Public Schools ■ Other: The French Embassy in New York 06-07 07-08 Progress EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Report N/A N/A ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government ■ Academic: College Now, Quality PW Review Tutoring, Literacy, Writing Center, Math Center, Regents Exam Preparation ■ Artistic: Theater, Music, Dance, Film, Digital Media ■ Clubs: Service Learning, Saturday Explorer’s Important Information! PSAL SPORTS ■ Our school requires an Academic ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Football & JV Portfolio for graduation Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, ■ Extended Day Program Bowling, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball ■ Co-ed: ■ Internship requirement Tennis ■ Weekend Program offered SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Basketball, Weightlifting, Volleyball

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

9 108 202 International High School (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) K38R Screened 10 10 10

Selection Criteria: New York City resident living in this country four years or fewer of limited English proficiency

International High School at Lafayette DBN 21K337 ■ 235 INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT PROSPECT HEIGHTS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Address: Prospect Heights Educational Campus Subway: 2, 3 to Eastern Parkway-Brooklyn Museum; 883 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 4, 5 to Franklin Avenue; Q to Prospect Park followed Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible by Franklin Avenue Shuttle to Botanic Garden Tel: 718-230-6333 Bus: B45, B48, B71 to Classon Avenue Fax: 718-230-6322 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ihsph.org Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City We are a small school where teachers and other staff work in teams to help residents who have lived in new immigrant students learn English and prepare for college and life after the United States four years or high school. We think highly of what our students bring to our school—their fewer at the time of admission native language and culture. We help students learn what they need to learn— to high school and whose academically, socially and emotionally—no matter where they begin. native language is not English COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Special Education Services ■ Programs: Integrated Visual Arts, College Now, Computers, Advisory, Travel ■ Services Provided as Needed Abroad ■ Language Class: French ELL Programs ■ ESL PARTNERSHIPS Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Community-Based Organizations: Chinese-American Planning ■ Total Students: 425 Council, iMentor, Center for Arts Education ■ Hospital Outreach: New ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): York University Health Partners ■ Higher Education Institutions: Brooklyn 9, 10, 11, 12 College, Eugene Lang College/New School for Social Research, Medgar ■ Accountability Reports Evers College Not-for-Profit: Internationals Network for Public Schools ■ Other: The French Consulate 06-07 07-08 Progress Report N/A A EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Leadership, Peer Mediation ■ Academic: Quality PW Review Homework Help, Literacy Instruction, Debate ■ Artistic: Trips to Museums and Cultural Institutions, Drama, Dance, Guitar ■ Clubs: Arabic, Bengali, Haitian, Spanish, French, Chinese, Science, Gardening PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Important Information! ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, ■ Students are required to prepare Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor and present Academic Portfolios Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball ■ Co-ed: Cricket every semester. SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Swimming, Strength Training, Yoga

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

9 108 341 International High School at Prospect Heights (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) K98X Screened 10 518

Selection Criteria: Open to New York City residents who have lived in the United States four years or fewer at the time of admission, whose native language is not English.

International High School at Prospect Heights DBN 17K524 ■ 236 IT TAKES A VILLAGE ACADEMY

Address: Samuel J. Tilden Educational Campus Subway: A, C, 3, 4 to Utica Avenue 5800 Tilden Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Bus: B8 to 57th Street & Beverly Road; B17 to Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Avenue B; B35 to Kings Highway; B46, B47 to Tel: 718-629-2307 Tilden Avenue Fax: 718-629-6162 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.itava.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who It Takes a Village Academy’s (ITAVA) mission is to help students gain academic attend an information session skills and knowledge, promote an understanding of, and respect for, diverse cultures and languages, support active and responsible citizenship, and inspire ■ Then to New York City in our students a lifelong love of learning and pursuit of excellence. In keeping residents

with our three core values of communication, character and critical thinking, all Brooklyn Special Education Services students study and will become proficient in a foreign language, participate in ■ SETSS an advisory group focused on character development and community building ELL Programs and participate in meaningful discussions and projects that will engage their ■ ESL critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ School Opened: Sept 2007 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Total Students: 191 Programs: Multimedia Technology, Computer Information Systems, Math ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Internet Research, Robotics; Science Program: Chemistry, Marine Biology, 9, 10, 11, 12 Physics, Geology, Biological Research, Health Exploration Classes; Online courses, Online Publications, Art, Music, Regents Prep Classes, College Accountability Reports Now, College Courses, Field Trips, Newspaper Forum, Advisory, Internships, 06-07 07-08 Lifeguard Classes, Homework Center ■ Language Classes: Arabic, French, Progress Haitian-Creole, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: French Language, Report N/A N/A Quality Spanish Language Review N/A N/A PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organization: CAMBA ■ Higher Education Institutions: New York City College of Technology, Brooklyn College, Long Island University- Brooklyn Campus ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: Brighton Ballet Theatre ■ Other: French Consulate EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Local Community Service, After-school program “Peace Corps Fellows” ■ Academic: Peer Tutoring, Model United Nations ■ Clubs: Dance, Art PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball, Bowling, Cricket, Football, Outdoor Track, Swimming, Tennis ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cricket, Football, Outdoor Track, Swimming, Tennis

Open House Information Open Houses are held every Friday, beginning September 18th; please call school for additional information.

It Takes a Village Academy DBN 18K563 ■ 237 IT TAKES A VILLAGE ACADEMY (CONTINUED)

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It Takes A Village Academy Limited (Science & Math) L36A 9 81 265 Focus on Math, Science and Computer Science; Unscreened opportunity to earn up to 15 college credits

Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code ■ Extended Day Program ■ Community Service Requirement ■ Our school requires an Academic Portfolio for Graduation ■ Internship Requirement ■ Summer School Orientation ■ Summer Internship Program offered ■ Weekend Program offered

It Takes a Village Academy DBN 18K563 ■ 238 JAMES MADISON HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 3787 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229 Subway: B, Q to Kings Highway Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Bus: B44, B49 to Quentin Road; B82, B7, B2, B31 Tel: 718-758-7200 to Bedford Avenue Fax: 718-758-7341 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.MadisonHS.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to Brooklyn residents James Madison High School is a learning community that embodies Madison’s philosophy: “Education is the true foundation of civil liberty.” Our instructional ■ For Zoned Program only: program promotes high achievement and provides equal access through motivation, priority to students who live strong academics, appreciation of the strength of diversity, inquiry, scholarship, a in the zoned area

celebration of originality and the development of nobility of character. Brooklyn pecial Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: Information Technology, Bio-Med, Law, Humanities, Academy of ■ SETSS Finance, Math Academy, International Academy, National Academy Foundation ■ Special Class (NAF) Microsoft Certification, Music and Art, Media Arts, Madison Academy for ELL Programs Citizenship and Community Service (MACCS), Instructional Support Services ■ ESL ■ Language Classes: Chinese, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish ■ Advanced ■ Bilingual Programs Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Economics: • Chinese Macro, Economics: Micro, English Literature and Composition, Spanish Language, • Russian Statistics, United States History, World History • Spanish PARTNERSHIPS Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Community-Based Organizations: The Council on the Environment of New ■ Total Students: 3404 York City, Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, Arthur Ashe ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Academy ■ Hospital Outreach: Downstate Medical Center ■ Higher Education 9, 10, 11, 12 Institutions: Baruch College, Kingsborough Community College ■ Cultural/ Accountability Reports Arts Organizations: Crane School of Music, New York State School Music 06-07 07-08 Association (NYSSMA), Scholastic Arts Competition ■ Corporate: Citigroup, Progress BB Federal Reserve Challenge (FED) Mentoring Program, Cadwalader, Wickersham Report & Taft LLP Quality Review WW EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Arista, Fidelitas ■ Academic: Math Team, Math Honor Society, Science Honor Society ■ Artistic: SING, Marching Band, Spring Musical, Talent Show ■ Clubs: Multicultural, Law Journal, Senior Yearbook, Model United Open House Nations, Step Team, Twirlers, Cheerleaders and Boosters, Flag Squad, Video Information Game, Music Honor Society, The Challenge, We the People, Mock Trial, Euro Please contact the shool or visit Challenge our website for Open House information. PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball & JV Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Bowling

James Madison High School DBN 22K425 ■ 239 JAMES MADISON HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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Priority to students who apply Zoned Unscreened 9 Academic Comprehensive Program K25Z and live in the zoned area

Information Technology (Computer Science & Technology) 9 34 3644 Explore the world of technology through a challenging and comprehensive sequence of courses. Course of study K25B Screened includes: Computer Applications, Web Design, Graphic Arts/ Digital Photography, Digital Music, Multimedia, Advanced 10 10 201 Placement Java and Animation. Selection Criteria: English (85-100) Math (85-100) Social Studies (85-100) Science (85-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Law Institute (Law & Government) 9 100 2818 The Law Institute, a four-year Honors program, introduces students to legal concepts and terminology that include, K25D Screened but are not limited to, Constitutional Law, Criminology, 10 10 166 International Law and Family Law. Selection Criteria: English (85-100) Math (85-100) Social Studies (85-100) Science (85-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

James Madison High School DBN 22K425 ■ 240 JOHN DEWEY HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 50 Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY 11223 Subway: D to Bay 50th Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B64 to Harway Avenue; B82 to Cropsey Tel: 718-373-6400 Avenue & Bay 49th Street Fax: 718-266-4385 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://johndeweyhighschool.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Screened Program: Open to We offer an innovative form of education that empowers students to make Brooklyn residents decisions. We provide cyclical programming (4 cycles) where students’ programs change every 9 weeks. At the core of Dewey is our Extended Day Program ■ Ed-Opt Programs: Priority to including Independent Study time and Resource Centers where teachers work District 21 students, then to

with students for enrichment or remediation in smaller learning environments, Brooklyn Brooklyn residents 8:00 AM to 3:50 PM. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: Computer Science Institute, Academy of Finance, Medical ■ SETSS Technology and Internship, Forensics, Marine Science, Law Institute, Dance ■ Special Class Ensemble, Marketing & New Media, Space Science Academy, Web Design, ELL Programs Computer Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Photography and Visual Arts, ■ ESL Ceramics, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) ■ Bilingual Programs Robotics, College Now, Dental Assist Work Study, Saturday & After-school ELL • Chinese (Mandarin) Academy ■ Language Classes: Chinese, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish • Haitian Creole ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese Language and Culture, Computer Science A, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Economics: Macro, Economics: Micro, English Language and Composition, ■ Total Students: 2972 English Literature and Composition, European History, Government and Politics: ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): United States, Physics B, Psychology, Spanish Language, Statistics, United 9, 10, 11, 12 States History, World History Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Progress BC Community-Based Organizations: Council For Unity, Jewish Board of Report Family and Children’s Services, Anti-Defamation League, Arab-American Quality Review WW Association of New York, The Asian Professional Exchange (APEX) Asian- American Association, LifeNet AYUDENSE!, Hispanic Federation, Puerto Rican Family Association ■ Hospital Outreach:Coney Island Hospital Center, Kings County Hospital Dental Clinic ■ Higher Education Institutions: Kingsborough Important Information! Community College, Medgar Evers College, Baruch College, Arizona State ■ Extended Day Program University, Princeton University, Polytechnic University, New York Institute (8:00 AM - 3:50 PM) of Technology ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Theatre Development Fund (TDF), Center for Arts Education (CAE), Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) ■ Not-for-Profit: Children for Children, Department of Health: Reality Check ■ Financial Institutions: Citigroup, Citi Private Banking/Smith Barney, American Insurance Group (AIG), Bank of New York, Deutsche Bank, Ernst & Young , Open House Federal Reserve Bank of New York (FRBNY), Fitch Rating, HSBC, KPMG, Information Marsh, Merrill Lynch, Moodys, Neuberger Berman, Office of Comptroller of the Thursday, October 29, 2009; Currency (OCC), Securities Industries Association (SIA),Teachers Insurance ■ please contact the Guidance Annuity Association and College Retirement Equities (TIAA CREF) Other: Department at 718-373-6400, NASA (National Aeronautics Space Administration), MU-SPIN (Minority ext. 198 for additional information. University-Space Interdisciplinary Network), Vienna-Brooklyn School Exchange Open House Tours are held every Program with KMS Pazmanitengasse, Making Opportunities for Upgrading Wednesday during school hours by Schools and Education (MOUSE), New York Aquarium appointment. Please contact the Guidance Department or the Parent Coordinator.

John Dewey High School DBN 21K540 ■ 241 JOHN DEWEY HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

Brooklyn EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Council For Unity, Peer Mediation & Conflict Resolution, Student Organization/Leadership, Junior Achievement ■ Academic: Debate Team, Math Team, Arista, MOUSE Squad, Princeton Model Congress, Mock Trial, TDF Open Doors, TDF Stage Doors, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) ■ Artistic: Dance Ensemble, Concert Band, Orchestra, Concert Choir, Dewey Percussion Players, Dewey Chorale, Performing Arts, “Dewey or Don’t We” Talent Show ■ Clubs: Key Club, Junior Fieri, Anime, Rock Music, Asian-American, Chess, Ceramics, Marine Science, Multicultural, Caribbean Culture, Table Tennis, Soccer, Christian Culture, Hebrew Culture, Muslim Culture, Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), Help DAFUR Now, Sci-Fi, Modeling SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Although we do not have PSAL sports, we offer a variety of after-school sports such as Intramural Soccer, Volleyball and Racquet Sports

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Experimental School (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Extended Day program with 4 cycles (program changes K56A Ed. Opt. 9 500 1526 every 9 weeks) that provides students with a wide range of program selections Bilingual Mandarin Chinese Experimental School (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Extended Day program with 4 cycles (program changes every 9 weeks) that provides students with a wide range K56B Ed. Opt. 9 45 111 of program selections, taught in Bilingual Mandarin Chinese

Computer Science Institute 9 100 1007 (Computer Science & Technology) Four year Regents-level course of study in Computer K56J Screened Science and Information Technology 10 10 N/A

John Dewey High School DBN 21K540 ■ 242 JUAN MOREL CAMPOS SECONDARY SCHOOL Address: 215 Heyward Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206 Subway: G to Broadway; J, M to Lorimer Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: B44 to Lynch Street & Lee or Bedford Tel: 718-302-7900 Avenue; B46 to Lorimer Street & Broadway; B48 Fax: 718-302-7979 to Lorimer Street & Marcy Avenue E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/14/K071

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th Juan Morel Campos provides a small and exciting learning environment. The graders emphasis is on a challenging curriculum with an additional emphasis on visual and performing arts. Our small environment allows for more individualized attention ■ Then to students who attend for each student. We implement strategies and structural and behavioral models an information session

that strengthen relationships among adults and students, and ideas through Brooklyn ■ Then to District 13, 14, 15 curriculum, instruction and assessment. and 16 students ■ Then to Brooklyn residents COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Then to New York City ■ Programs: Fine Arts and Music Sequences ■ Language Class: Spanish residents ■ Advanced Placement Course: Spanish Language Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching PARTNERSHIPS (CTT) ■ Community-Based Organizations: Aspira, The Leadership Program ■ SETSS ■ Hospital Outreach: Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, Veterans ■ Special Class Administration, Park Slope Center for Mental Health ■ Higher Education ELL Programs Institutions: Brooklyn College, Borough of Manhattan Community College, ■ ESL Medgar Evers College, Pratt Institute, Teachers College Columbia University ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Cultural/Arts Organizations: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, NURTUREart, The Sculpture Center, Rotunda Gallery, Capezio Ballet Makers ■ Total Students: 920 Dance Program, National Chorale, American Folk Art Museum ■ Other: 21st ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Century Grant, Sports and Arts 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Accountability Reports EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 06-07 07-08 ■ Leadership & Support: Aspira, Student Government, Penny Harvest, ■ Progress N/A B Peer Mediation Academic: National Honor Society, Homework Helper, Report After-school tutoring, Revolution Prep for PSAT/SAT Review, Literary Quality Review PP Journal, Pencil Shavings, Robotics, MOUSE Squad ■ Artistic: On-site and local gallery internships, Super Band, Dance, Chorus, Drama Presentation ■ Clubs: Chess, School Newspaper, Step, Cheerleading, Leadership PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Important Information! ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Handball ■ Girls: Basketball, Handball ■ Community service required ■ Student Summer Orientation SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Sports and Arts, Weightlifting/Fitness

Open House Information We conduct campus tours on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon. Please contact Ms. Nereida Pena, Parent Coordinator, for additional information or to schedule an appointment.

Juan Morel Campos Secondary School DBN 14K071 ■ 243 JUAN MOREL CAMPOS SECONDARY SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application! Brooklyn SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Visual Art and Design (Visual Art & Design) Fine Arts including painting, drawing, graphics and K11A Audition 9 28 97 computer graphics Audition Information: Bring a portfolio of 8-10 pieces of work, pen, pencil, etc.

Instrumental Music (Performing Arts) Instrumental music, including participation in the Super K11B Audition 9 12 48 Band Audition Information: Be prepared to demonstrate competence and ability by playing a prepared selection of your choice. Bring your instrument to the audition.

Limited Juan Morel Campos Secondary School 9 59 276 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) K11X Unscreened

2009 Audition Dates Audition Groups Date Start Time End Time Instrumental Music & Visual Arts Saturday, October 17, 2009 9:00 AM 2:00 PM Instrumental Music & Visual Arts Saturday, November 14, 2009 9:00 AM 2:00 PM Intermediate/middle school counselor must contact school for an appointment; no walk-in auditions.

Juan Morel Campos Secondary School DBN 14K071 ■ 244 KHALIL GIBRAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

Address: 50 Navy Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Subway: F to York Street followed by B69; or F, A, Tel: 718-522-2119 C to Jay Street-Borough Hall followed by B57 or Fax: 718-522-9827 B61 E-Mail: [email protected] Bus: B57, B61, B69 to Navy Street Website: www.kgiany.org

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Khalil Gibran International Academy (KGIA) offers students the opportunity to ■ Priority to continuing 8th study the Arabic Language and Culture and explore careers that require bilingual graders and bi/multi-cultural skills such as international business, diplomacy, linguistics, ■ Then to students and journalism and other related fields. Our school is supported by a community- residents of Brooklyn

based, non-profit organization, The Arab-American Family Support Center, whose Brooklyn Special Education Services resources provide families with needed social services and students with extra- ■ Collaborative Team Teaching curricular, cultural programs and opportunities that extend beyond the school (CTT) day. ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Four years of Math and Science, Internships and iMentor in 11th ■ ESL & 12th Grades, Advisory ■ Language Class: Arabic Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ School Opened: Sept 2007 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Community-Based Organization: The Arab-American Family Support 6, 7, 8, 9 Center ■ Hospital Outreach: Lutheran Family Health Center ■ Cultural/Arts ■ Expected Grade Organizations: New York Theater Workshop, NY Writers Coalition ■ Not-for- Configuration: 6-12 Profit: Tannenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding ■ Other: International Education and Resource Network (iEARN), Boys & Girls Clubs of Accountability Reports America 06-07 07-08 Progress Report N/A N/A Quality N/A N/A EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Review ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government ■ Academic: Homework Help, Regents Prep, Test Prep ■ Artistic: Middle Eastern Music, Creative Writing, Theater ■ Clubs: Chess, Newspaper SCHOOL SPORTS Important Information! ■ As we expand, we plan to offer select PSAL and intramural sports. ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code ■ All students study Arabic ■ Extended Day Program offered Open House Information Please call 718-522-2119 for more information regarding Open Houses and school tours

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Limited Khalil Gibran International Academy L61A 9 81 New Program (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

Khalil Gibran International Academy DBN 13K592 ■ 245 KINGSBOROUGH EARLY COLLEGE SCHOOL Address: Lafayette Educational Campus Subway: D to 25th Avenue; N to Avenue U 2630 Benson Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11214 Bus: B1 to 86th Street & 25th Avenue; B3, B4 to Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Avenue U & 86th Street; B6 to Cropsey Avenue & Tel: 718-333-7850 Bay 43rd Street; B64 to Bath & 25th Avenues Fax: 718-333-7875 E-mail: [email protected] Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th The Kingsborough Early College School (KECS) is a small, personal school graders where all students may have the opportunity to earn a tuition-free Associates Degree from Kingsborough Community College (KCC) during their time in ■ Then to students who attend secondary school. We offer instructional supports, small class size and access an information session to the KCC campus as early as 6th grade. To promote higher order thinking, ■ Then to New York City students learn through inquiry, enrichment and a challenging academic program. residents Our focus on youth development fosters confidence and self advocacy resulting Special Education Services in students becoming successful adults, prepared to continue their studies. ■ SETSS ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: Associates Degree, Advisory, Enrichment Clusters, Greek/Latin Enrollment (10/31/2008) Roots for Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT), Curriculum Compacting ■ ■ School Opened: Sept 2006 Language Class: Spanish ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ ■ Community-Based Organization: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Hospital Expected Grade ■ Configuration: 6 - 12 Outreach: Coney Island Hospital (Pediatric Unit) Higher Education Institution: Kingsborough Community College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Brooklyn Arts Accountability Reports Council, The Leadership Program ■ Not-for-Profit: Penny Harvest ■ Corporate: 06-07 07-08 Merrill Lynch Progress Report N/A N/A Quality EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Review PW ■ Leadership & Support: School Newspaper, Student Advisory Council ■ Academic: All Subject Tutoring / Regents Preparation ■ Artistic: Digital Photography, Set Design, Guitar, Capoeira, Drama, Dance, Broadcasting, Stepping ■ Club: Book Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress SCHOOL SPORTS code ■ Basketball, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Flag Football, Flag Rugby ■ Extended Day Program Offered ■ Summer Session Expected ■ College Courses Offered

2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM OFFERED CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Kingsborough Early College School (Humanities & L55A Screened 9 81 866 Interdisciplinary)

Kinsgborough Early College School DBN 21K468 ■ 246 KURT HAHN EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL Address: Samuel J. Tilden Educational Campus Subway: A, C, 3, 4 to Utica Avenue 5800 Tilden Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Bus: B8 to 57th Street & Beverly Road; B17 to Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Avenue B; B35 to Kings Highway; B46, B47 to Tel: 718-629-1204 Tilden Avenue Fax: 718-629-1076 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.kurthahnschool.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who The Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School (The Kurt Hahn School) provides attend an information session a challenging academic curriculum in a supportive environment and prepares ■ Then to New York City students to be informed, skilled and courageous civic leaders. Our students residents engage in a wide range of real-world experiences through a 5-day Outward

Bound wilderness course, frequent out of school fieldwork opportunities in Brooklyn Special Education Services academic classes, public sharing of portfolio work and community-based civic ■ SETSS leadership courses. Kurt Hahn School students, families and teachers are ELL Programs committed to academic achievement, character growth and public service. ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ School Opened: Sept 2007 Programs: Crew Advisory (12-15 students work together with a staff member ■ Total Students: 140 to receive guidance in a service-learning leadership curriculum), Leadership ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Program (day and after-school activities and academic support), City University 9, 10, 11, 12 of New York (CUNY) College Now Program, Outward Bound wilderness courses, between-term intensive courses allow students to explore specific areas of interest Accountability Reports in depth, Weekly arts programs, service learning and civic leadership internship 06-07 07-08 opportunities; We plan to offer Advanced Placement courses as we expand Progress ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish Report N/A N/A Quality Review N/A N/A PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organization: New York City Outward Bound ■ Higher Education Institutions: Brooklyn College, Medgar Evers College ■ Not-for- Important Information! Profit: Expeditionary Learning Schools ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Extended Day Program ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Tutoring, Crew Council, Girls ■ Community Service Requirement Empowerment Program, Summer Outward Bound Course ■ Academic: School ■ Our school requires an Academic Newspaper, Debate Club, Honors Program ■ Artistic: Web Design, Video Portfolio for graduation Production, Digital Media Club, Digital Yearbook Club ■ Clubs: Outward Bound Adventure, Drama, Climbing Wall Courses PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Football & JV Open House Football, Outdoor Track, Soccer ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Information Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball Contact us or visit our website to find out more information about SCHOOL SPORTS Open House dates ■ Intramural Sports, Snowboarding Club, Cheerleading

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS 9 81 192 Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School L37A Limited (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened 10 10 5

Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School DBN 18K569 ■ 247 LEON M. GOLDSTEIN HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES Address: 1830 Shore Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11235 Subway: Q to Brighton Beach Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: B1, B49 to Oriental Boulevard & Mackenzie Street Tel: 718-368-8500 Fax: 718-368-8555 Website: www.lmghs.org Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City Our school is affiliated with Kingsborough Community College. We require that all residents students study math and science every year as a high school student and three years of Spanish or Italian. Our school is committed to “academic excellence in Special Education Services a caring community.” ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Forensic Science, Marine Biology, Astronomy, Advanced ELL Programs Photography, Chorus, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Painting, Ceramics, Film, ■ ESL Psychology, Oceanography, Drama, Quality of Life, Science Research, College Enrollment (10/31/2008) Now for Seniors ■ Language Classes: Italian, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement ■ Total Students: 1007 Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Economics: Micro, English ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Literature and Composition, Spanish Language, Statistics, Studio Art: Drawing, 9, 10, 11, 12 United States History, World History Accountability Reports PARTNERSHIPS 06-07 07-08 ■ Higher Education Institution: Kingsborough Community College ■ Cultural/ Progress Arts Organizations: Center for the Arts, Roundabout Theatre Company, Young Report BA Quality Playwrights, Brooklyn Conservancy, Lincoln Center Jazz, Theatre Development Review PW Fund EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Important Information! ■ Leadership & Support: Volunteer activities, Project Hope, B’nai Brith ■ Academic: Arista, Archon, Intel ■ Artistic: Musical and Dramatic Plays, ■ Every Wednesday, classes end Dances, SING, CUNY Arts, Center for Arts Education, Scholastic Art earlier to accommodate student Competition, Musical Concerts ■ Clubs: Film, Anime, Jewish Culture, Sci-Fi, participation in Clubs. Since Hispanic, Gamers, African American our classes are longer than in traditional schools, there is no loss of instructional time. PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Handball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Volleyball Club Open House Information Please visit our website for a schedule of dates.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences 9 250 3763 (Science & Math) An enriched and challenging curriculum in the sciences and K76A Screened humanities that exceeds city and state requirements 10 15 226

Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (85-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (85-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences DBN 22K535 ■ 248 LIFE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL FOR FILM AND MUSIC Address: Lafayette Educational Campus Subway: D to 25th Avenue; N to Avenue U 2630 Benson Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11214 Bus: B1 to 86th Street & 25th Avenue; B3, B4 to Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Avenue U & 86th Street; B6 to Cropsey Avenue & Tel: 718-333-7750 Bay 43rd Street; B64 to Bath & 25th Avenues Fax: 718-333-7775 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.lifeacademyhsnyc.org

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility At Life Academy High School for Film and Music, we infuse the study of film, ■ Priority to students who attend the art of filmmaking, audio production and new media into engaging, student an information session centered and project-based courses. We focus on building communication ■ Then to New York City skills in writing, presentation and creativity. Our Advisory program helps each residents student develop personal relationships and positive citizenship. We seek Brooklyn Special Education Services students who want to learn in an exciting atmosphere of excellence and creative ■ SETSS collaboration. ELL Programs ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Programs: Advisory program; Courses incorporate writing, art, and film ■ Total Students: 121 projects; Electives: film, theatre, directing, film editing, set design, audio production, cinematography, storyboarding (art); Emphasis on writing across ■ School Opened: Sept 2007 the curriculum both creative and academic, film analysis and screenings using ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): critical thinking activities ■ Language Class: Spanish 9, 10, 11, 12 Accountability Reports PARTNERSHIPS 06-07 07-08 ■ Higher Education Institutions: New York University, Long Island University, ■ Progress N/A N/A Medgar Evers College, School of Visual Arts Cultural/Arts Organizations: Report ■ Quality Museum of the Moving Image, New York Public Library Not-for-Profit: Institute Review N/A N/A for Student Achievement ■ Corporate: Film Life, Inc., SONY Wonder Tech EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: College Now, Student Council, School News—Media ■ Important Information! Edition Clubs: LIFE Cinema, Dance, Fashion, Chess, Step ■ Our school observes a uniform SCHOOL SPORTS dress code ■ Sports will be based on student interest and may include the following: ■ Summer Session Volleyball, Martial Arts, Intramural Sports, Golf, Bowling Team ■ Extended Day Program ■ Weekend Program ■ Internship Requirement ■ Our school requires an Academic Portfolio for Assessment

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS 9 81 363 Life Academy High School for Film and Music Limited (Visual Art & Design) L38A Unscreened 10 10 12

Life Academy High School for Film and Music DBN 21K559 ■ 249 LYONS COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Address: 223 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206 Subway: L to Grand Street followed by Q54, Q59; Site Accessibility: Not Accessible G to Broadway; J, M to Lorimer Street Tel: 718-782-0918 Bus: B13 to Bushwick Avenue & Ten Eyck Street; Fax: 718-782-5283 B43 to Graham Avenue & Scholes Street; Q54, E-mail: [email protected] Q59 to Grand Street & Graham Avenue; B60 to Website: www.lyonscommunityschool.org Graham Avenue & Meserole Street Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who Lyons Community School provides a broad, stimulating experience in the liberal attend an information session arts, preparing students for college, healthy adulthood, and life-long learning. ■ Then to New York City Our Field Studies program integrates weekly field trips for all students into a residents challenging Regents-based curriculum. Students have regular conferences with their faculty advisor in order to discuss academic goals and progress. A wide Special Education Services array of elective classes allows students to pursue their individual academic ■ Collaborative Team Teaching interests and goals. Courses taught by visiting artists and a solid physical (CTT) wellness program (including sports, yoga and dance) support our mission of ■ SETSS building "mens sana in corpore sano" – a sound mind in a sound body. ELL Programs ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Programs: Field Study trips throughout New York City, Elective Classes, Art, ■ ■ School Opened: Sept 2007 Dance, Yoga, Advisory Language Class: Spanish ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Higher Education Institution: Long Island University ■ Cultural/Arts Accountability Reports Organizations: Brooklyn Historical Society, Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, 06-07 07-08 Lar Lubovitch Dance Company, Bent on Learning ■ Not-for-Profit: New Visions Progress Report N/A N/A for Public Schools ■ Other: Urban Workshop NYC (Community Construction Quality Projects) Review N/A N/A EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student government, Peer mediation, Urban Open House Workshop Mentors Program ■ Academic: Peer tutoring, Homework Help, Information Library ■ Artistic: Step, Dance, Rush Teens (arts program), Music, Drama Call or check website for Open ■ Clubs: Yearbook, Newspaper, Chess House and school tour dates. SCHOOL SPORTS ■ North Brooklyn League Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Cheerleading Showcase Information Important Information! For upcoming student exhibits and ■ Weekly field trips central to our academic program shows, go to ■ www.lyonscommunityschool.org. Before-school and after-school academic support ■ Go to www.urbanworkshopnyc.org Quarterly goal setting meetings with advisor to see community construction ■ Summer Session and Bridge programs projects our Urban Workshop ■ Elective and academic support classes starting in 9th grade students have completed.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

9 81 334 Lyons Community School L39A Limited (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened 10 10 8

Lyons Community School DBN 14K586 ■ 250 MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Address: 1186 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 Subway: 2, 5 to President Street; 3 to Nostrand Avenue Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: B44 to Nostrand Avenue & Carroll Street or New Tel: 718-703-5400 York Avenue & Carroll Street; B49 to Rogers Avenue & Fax: 718-703-5600 Carroll Street or Bedford Avenue & Carroll Street Website: http://mecps.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th Students are immersed in academically challenging study with requirements graders that include four years each of English/language arts, mathematics, science, technology and three years of second language courses. Students must also ■ Then to New York City complete at least one Advanced Placement course in each of the following residents

disciplines: English/language arts, mathematics, science and the social Brooklyn Special Education Services sciences. Additionally, students are expected to sit for the College Board ■ SETSS examinations related to each Advanced Placement course taken. Enrollment ELL Programs in credit bearing college courses and research internships at Medgar Evers ■ ESL College, City University of New York, begins in the 10th grade and students Enrollment (10/31/2008) may earn up to 11 college credits each semester, beginning in the 11th grade. ■ Total Students: 880 Student creativity, character development and social responsibility are cultivated ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): through individualized guidance and college advisement, athletics, clubs, fine 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and performing arts events, community service and mentorships. Accountability Reports COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 06-07 07-08 ■ Programs: Technology, EXCEL/Honors, Science Research, Leadership Progress BB Academy, Pre-Med Mentoring, Dual Enrollment Program, College Now, Robotics Report ■ ■ Quality Language Classes: Chinese (Mandarin), French, Spanish Advanced Review WW Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese Language and Culture, Computer Science A, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Government and Politics: United States, Human Geography, Physics B, Physics C: Mechanics, Important Information! Spanish Language, Statistics, United States History, World History ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code. PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organization: The Brooklyn Arts and Museum Program ■ Higher Education Institutions: Medgar Evers College/City University of New York (CUNY) ■ Other: The College Board (Advanced Placement Summer Institute) EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: After-school Tutoring, National Honor Society, Saturday Academy, SAT Prep, Student Government ■ Clubs: Journalism, Math, Science, Art, Music, Dance, Poetry, Step Team, Cheerleading, Table Tennis, Concert Choir, Open House Poetry, Drama, Ceramics, Photography, Mentor, Debate, Mock Trial, Travel Information Please contact the school for Open PSAL SPORTS TEAMS House dates and times. ■ Boys: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track

Medgar Evers College Preparatory School DBN 17K590 ■ 251 MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application! Brooklyn

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Math and Technology (Computer Science & Technology) 9 125 1841 Three years of computer science or information technology leading to A+/and or Networking Certification; Internship K77A Screened required; Excel Program leads to Dual Enrollment at Medgar 10 25 64 Evers College

Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Science and Research (Science & Math) 9 80 1079 Students must complete a research project for submission to K77B Screened a major science competition and take Advanced Placement 10 1 43 and/or undergraduate courses in science and research

Medgar Evers College Preparatory School DBN 17K590 ■ 252 METROPOLITAN CORPORATE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL Address: 362 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Subway: 2, 3, 4, 5 to Nevins Street; 2, 3, 4, 5, B, Site Accessibility: Not Accessible D, M, N, Q, R to Atlantic Avenue-Pacific Street; A, Tel: 718-222-6200 C, G to Hoyt Street-Schermerhorn Street Fax: 718-222-6296 Bus: B41, B67 to 4th & Flatbush Avenues E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/15/K530

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City Metropolitan Corporate Academy provides every student with a standards-based residents instructional program and opportunities for meaningful experiential learning. Through a cooperative team approach and close personal interaction, students Special Education Services are empowered to develop creativity, self-respect, responsibility and critical ■ SETSS thinking skills. Brooklyn ■ Special Class ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: College Now, Making Opportunities for Upgrading Schools and Enrollment (10/31/2008) Education (MOUSE), Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Publicolor, Impact ■ ■ ■ Total Students: 383 Coalition, Mentoring Language Class: Spanish Advanced Placement ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Courses: English Literature and Composition, World History 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Community-Based Organization: New York Cares■ Higher Education 06-07 07-08 Institution: New York City College of Technology ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Progress CC Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corp., Elders Share the Arts, The Me Nobody Report ■ ■ Quality Knows Not-for-Profit: Publicolor, Council for Unity Corporate: Goldman Review U UPF Sachs EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Peer Tutoring, Next Step ■ Academic: SAT Prep, Important Information! ■ Community Service Requirement College Tours, Academic Tutoring, Service Learning, Internships, PM School ■ Artistic: Guitar/Percussion Ensemble, Chorus, African Dance ■ Clubs: Debate ■ Extended Day Program Team, Student/Faculty Book, Parent Book, Running ■ Student Summer Orientation ■ Weekend Program offered SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Basketball, Track and Weight lifting Clubs

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Metropolitan Corporate Academy High School 9 91 330 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Corporate partner offers opportunities for experiential K72A Ed. Opt. learning and mentoring. 10 10 23 College and Career Institute (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Corporate partner offers opportunities for experiential K72B Screened 9 34 179 learning, mentoring program, internships and community service. Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Attendance at an information session Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Metropolitan Corporate Academy High School DBN 15K530 ■ 253 MIDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 2839 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210 Subway: 2, 5 to Brooklyn College-Flatbush Avenue; Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Q to Avenue H Tel: 718-724-8500 Bus: B6, B11 to Glenwood Road & Bedford Avenue; Fax: 718-724-8515 Q35, B41, B103 to Glenwood Road & Flatbush Avenue; Website: http://midwoodhighschool.org B44 to Glenwood Road & Nostrand Avenue Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City At Midwood High School we prepare all our students for Regents diplomas, residents college study and professional careers. To the students in our Medical Science and Collegiate programs we offer a pre-engineering sequence of courses ■ For Collegiate Program: (including Robotics, Mechatronics and AutoCAD training). To the students in Open only to students in the our Humanities and Collegiate programs we offer a media sequence of courses geographical catchment area (including Television Studio, Music Production and Animation). Students in all Special Education Services programs may receive internship opportunities during their senior year. We ■ Collaborative Team Teaching encourage our students to grow in mind and body and we challenge them to (CTT) serve the community. ■ SETSS ■ Special Class COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Gifted and Talented Honors Program in Medical Science and ■ ESL Humanities, Research Program in the Natural and Social Sciences, Instrumental ■ Bilingual Program and Vocal Music, College Now ■ Language Classes: French, Italian, Latin, • Haitian Creole Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus Enrollment (10/31/2008) BC, Chemistry, Computer Science A, English Language and Composition, Environmental Science, European History, French Language, Physics B, Physics ■ Total Students: 3758 C: Mechanics, Psychology, Spanish Language, Statistics, United States History ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Higher Education Institution: Brooklyn College ■ Cultural/Arts 06-07 07-08 Organization: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Progress Report BB Quality EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Review WP ■ Leadership & Support: Peer Tutoring and Mediation, Conflict Resolution, Student Government ■ Academic: Arista, Archon, BioMed Society, Yearbook, Argus, Historical Society, Model Congress, Philosophy, Political Discussion, Writing, Patterns ■ Artistic: Marching Band, Chorus, SING, Concerts, Art, Drama, Dance, Fashion, Film, Gospel Choir, Japanese Animation, Knitting Circle, Photography, Step Team ■ Clubs: Midwood High School currently has more than Important Information! 50 clubs ■ We are a multi-session school. PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse & JV Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Basketball, Volleyball, Aerobics, Yoga, Yoga Fusion, Weight lifting

Midwood High School DBN 22K405 ■ 254 MIDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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Collegiate (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Academic Comprehensive College Prep Program K26H Unscreened 9 600 3045 Brooklyn Humanities (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) 9 175 3703 Creative Writing, American Classics, Journalism, Medieval K26J Screened Literature, Asian Studies, Criminal Law, Law Internship, Latin 10 20 285

Medical Science Institute (Science & Math) 9 300 4803 Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, Statistics, Medical K26K Screened Issues, Environmental Sciences, Intel Research 10 30 364

Bilingual Haitian Creole Medical Science Institute (Science & Math) Same program as listed above but taught in Bilingual K26L Screened 9 10 110 Haitian Creole

Midwood High School DBN 22K405 ■ 255 MULTICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL

Address: Franklin K. Lane Educational Campus Subway: J, Z to 75th Street 999 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Bus: Q56 to Elderts Lane Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Tel: 718-827-2796 Fax: 718-827-3970 Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/19/K583 Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City Our school is dedicated to helping English Language Learners (ELL), and residents who have lived in students with special needs develop their English proficiency. We believe that the United States three years the mastery of the English language is essential in order to be prepared for or fewer, whose primary college and work. Students will be offered additional training in English as a language is Spanish and Second Language (ESL), technology and other subjects during our extended- who are of limited English day program and on Saturdays. These classes are designed to prepare students proficiency to meet graduation requirements, the challenges of college and a wide range of careers opportunities. Supportive teachers will assist students in developing Special Education Services their academic potential and help them become well-rounded individuals who ■ SETSS will be productive members to society. Newcomers are welcome! ELL Programs ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Programs: ESL Classes, Technology Classes, Advisory Program, Homework ■ School Opened: Sept 2007 Center ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Youth Leadership, College Planning and Access, Accountability Reports Student Council ■ Academic: English as a Second Language (ESL) after- 06-07 07-08 ■ Progress school program, Peer Tutoring, Peer Mentoring Clubs: Literature Circle Report N/A N/A Quality PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Review N/A N/A ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Football & JV Football, Golf, Handball, Swimming, Soccer, Volleyball, ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Football, Swimming, Weightlifting, Outdoor Track and Field Important Information! ■ Summer Session ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code ■ Extended Day Program ■ Community Service Requirement ■ Our school requires an Academic Portfolio for Assessment

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Multicultural High School (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) L40A Screened 9 108 123

Selection Criteria: New York City resident living in the United States three years or fewer, whose primary language is Spanish and is of limited English proficiency

Multicultural High School DBN 19K583 ■ 256 NEW UTRECHT HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 1601 80th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 Subway: D to 79th Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B8 to 79th Street; B4 to 75th Street & 17th Tel: 718-232-2500 Avenue Fax: 718-259-5526 E-mail: [email protected] Website:http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/20/K445

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City New Utrecht High School is committed to educating its students to their maximum residents potential. To reach this end, we offer a full academic program designed to meet ■ For Zoned Program only: and exceed state standards. The main goal of our staff is to support our students priority to students who live in in mastering the challenging curriculum and preparing them for success. We offer the zoned area an ever-expanding range of extracurricular activities and programs that enhance Brooklyn Special Education Services a student’s high school experience. We are a community school steeped in tradition, where parents are welcomed and encouraged to be partners in their ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) child’s success. ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Special Class ■ Programs: Academic Honors, Sports Medicine and Health Careers, Careers at ELL Programs New Utrecht (CANU), Business and Technology, Academy of Travel and Tourism, ■ ESL Academy of Legal Studies, Virtual Enterprise, College Now, A+ Certification, ■ Bilingual Program Cisco Certification ■ Language Classes: Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese • Chinese (Mandarin), French, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Enrollment (10/31/2008) Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Language and ■ Total Students: 2818 Composition, Physics B, Statistics, United States History, World History ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organization: The After-School Corporation Heart Accountability Reports Share of New York ■ Hospital Outreach: Maimonides Medical Center ■ Higher 06-07 07-08 Education Institutions: St. John’s University, City University of New York Progress ■ Corporate: KeySpan Energy ■ Other: Italian-American Federation, Kiwanis Report AB Quality Club, Chinese Manpower Project, Chinese-American Planning Council, Inc., Review WW Jewish Community House EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Key Club, Peer Mediation/Conflict Resolution, National Open House Honor Society, Archon Community Honor Society, Tri-Music Honor Society, Mock Information Trial, Debate Team, Model United Nations, Peer Tutoring, Theater Guild ■ Clubs: Sessions and tours scheduled Over 40 after-school clubs for October. PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Football & JV Football, Handball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Soccer, Softball & JV Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Priority to students who apply and Zoned K28Z Unscreened 9 Academic Comprehensive Program live in the zoned area Sports Medicine (Health Professions) An educational opportunity combining academics and K28A Ed. Opt. 9 150 2228 hands on experience to develop candidates interested in a health career profession

New Utrecht High School DBN 20K445 ■ 257 NEW YORK HARBOR SCHOOL CTE SCHOOL Address: Bushwick Educational Campus We are planning to move to Governors Island for the 400 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 2010-2011 school year Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Address: 550 Wheeler Avenue, Governors Island, NY 10004 Tel: 718-381-7100 (See Transportation Information on page 259) Fax: 718-418-0128 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.newyorkharborschool.org Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who New York Harbor School is an Urban Assembly school that focuses on Marine attend an information session Science, Marine Technology and Marine Policy. We believe in learning by doing: Students should expect to spend one day every two weeks outdoors in sites all ■ Then to New York City over New York Harbor, in all seasons—rain, snow or sunshine. With our partners, residents we work to develop authentic activities on, around and related to the water that Special Education Services create a sense of responsibility and connection to New York Harbor and develop a ■ Collaborative Team Teaching new generation of maritime advocates, enthusiasts, workers and decision-makers. (CTT) New York Harbor School’s September 2010 location on Governors Island is easily ■ SETSS accessible from lower Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. ■ Special Class ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: All students must choose a Career and Technical Education Enrollment (10/31/2008) Program of Study (POS) from the following three maritime related areas: Marine ■ Total Students: 394 Technology, Marine Science and Marine Policy. A Program of Study (POS) concludes with a senior internship at a relevant maritime or marine-related ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): business in the New York City area. Students who successfully complete a POS 9, 10, 11, 12 receive a special industry- and college-approved credential on their high school Accountability Reports diploma. Students are also required to take Advisory all four years. We offer 06-07 07-08 free Semester Exchange Programs with The Island School in the Bahamas, Progress BB Maine Coast Semester, The Woolman Semester in California, and Semester at Report ■ ■ Quality Sea. Language Class: Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: English Review PP Literature and Composition, Spanish Language PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation (GIPEC), Governors Island Alliance, Informing More Parents Across the Community Together (IMPACT), Make the Road New York ■ Important Information! Higher Education Institutions: State University of New York (SUNY) ■ Maritime, United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kingsborough Community We are planning to move to to College, Brooklyn College, Stevens Institute of Technology, Cornell University Governors Island in September ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Brooklyn Academy of Music, South Street 2010! Seaport Museum, Seaman’s Church Institute ■ Not-for-Profit: The Urban ■ Our school observes a uniform Assembly, New Visions for Public Schools, Waterkeeper Alliance, Riverkeeper, dress code (Harbor uniform shirt). New York/New Jersey Baykeeper, The River Project, New York Aquarium, ■ We are now a Career and Friends of Hudson River Park, Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance, Working Harbor Technical Education School, with Committee, Rocking the Boat, International Longshoreman’s Association Programs of Study in Marine ■ Corporate: ACTA Maritime Development, Cadell Dry Dock & Repair, Holland & Technology, Marine Science and Knight, K-Sea Transportation, McAllister Towing, Millers Launch, Moran Towing, Marine Policy. New York Container Terminal, New York Water Taxi, Sandy Hook Pilots ■ Other: ■ Swimming is a required subject. New York City Department of Transportation, Staten Island Ferry; New York City ■ Community Service Required. Department of Environmental Protection ■ Many courses are taught outside in locations all over the New York EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES area. ■ Leadership & Support: Peer Mediation, Student Council, Harbor Corps, Peer Tutoring ■ Academic: National Honor Society ■ Artistic: Yearbook, Step Team, Breakdancing ■ Clubs: College, Drama, Crafts, Art and Photography, Chess, Robotics Team

New York Harbor School ■ 258 NEW YORK HARBOR SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

CTE SCHOOL PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Rowing Team, Sailing Team, Scuba Diving, Snowboarding Reminder:

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS 9 108 659 New York Harbor School Limited (Science & Math) K51A Unscreened 10 10 28

Transportation Information ■ Travel Directions to our current location, for the 2009-2010 school year: Address: 400 Irving AVenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Subway: L to Myrtle Avenue; L, M, Z to Wyckoff Avenue Bus: B26 to Putnam Avenue; B52 to Gates Avenue; B54 to Myrtle Avenue; B60 to Wilson Avenue; B58 to Wyckoff Avenue

■ Travel Directions to our September 2010 address: Address: 550 Wheeler Avenue, Governors Island, NY 10004 Ferry: departs from Battery Maritime Building in Lower Manhattan (adjacent to Staten Island Ferry) Subway: R, W to Whitehall Street-South Ferry; 1 to South Ferry; 4, 5 to Bowling Green Bus: M1, M6, M9, M15 to South Ferry Open House Information Please call the school for Open House information. We are planning to move to Governors Island in September 2010, so please contact us at our location in Brooklyn this year.

New York Harbor School ■ 259 PAUL ROBESON HIGH SCHOOL SLC SCHOOL Address: 150 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 Subway: C to Kingston-Throop Avenues; 3 to Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Kingston Avenue Tel: 718-774-0300 Bus: B65 to Albany Avenue; B15 to Dean Street Fax: 718-467-3692 or Bergen Street; B43 to Bergen Street E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/17/K625 Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City “Fostering the Pursuit of Excellence” is our motto and our mission. We believe residents all students should have the opportunity to reach their personal best in their academic and career courses as well as their extracurricular and athletic Special Education Services activities. We prepare students for productive employment in the world of finance ■ Collaborative Team Teaching and new media technology. At Paul Robeson High School we celebrate the (CTT) diverse talents and creativity of our students every day. Our school is organized ■ SETSS into four career academies. These academies are small learning communities ■ Special Class where students form strong relationships with their teachers and peers. Students ELL Programs are programmed for daily Advisory. Teacher Advisors work closely with students ■ ESL supporting their academic and social development. Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 1176 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Programs: Academy of Finance, Virtual Enterprise, Adobe/Cisco Web Design 9, 10, 11, 12 Academy, Distance Learning Lab, Academy of Information Technology, Oracle Academy, New Media Technology ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish Accountability Reports ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, English Literature and 06-07 07-08 Composition, Spanish Language, World History Progress Report CC Quality PARTNERSHIPS Review PW ■ Community-Based Organizations: Princeton Alumni Reachout 56, Classroom Inc., Crown Heights Mediation Center, Center for Court Innovation, Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, Bailey’s Cafe, Liberty Partnerships, Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment, Hattie Carthan Community Garden ■ Higher Open House Education Institutions: Brooklyn College, Medgar Evers College, Polytechnic University, Paul Smith’s College, Drexel University, Temple University ■ Cultural/ Information ■ We host an Open House each fall. Arts Organization: Caribbean Cultural Center Corporate: Citigroup, ■ Announcements are sent to Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP Financial Institutions: Oracle Inc., ■ Middle School counselors. Merrill Lynch Other: National Academy Foundation (NAF), Foundation for Excellent Schools, Camp Arcadia (Maine) EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Youth Justice Center, Project Peace, School Work Program, Student Government Important Information! ■ Academic: Debate Team, Ujima National Honor Society, Robotics Team, Peer ■ We have “Dress for Success” Tutoring, Shakespeare Competition, Technology Squad ■ Artistic: Choir, Jazz Tuesdays when students come Band, Improvisational Theater, Spoken Word ■ Clubs: Chess, Science, African dressed as they would for the world Dance, Art, Photography of business and finance. PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Cheerleaders

Paul Robeson High School DBN 17K625 ■ 260 PAUL ROBESON HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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SLC SCHOOL

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Academy of Finance (Business) 9 75 366 Opens the world of finance by offering internships, job K58C Screened Brooklyn readiness workshops, field trips, annual conferences and scholarships 10 10 24 Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Academy of Information Technology (AOIT) 9 50 131 (Communications) Offers technology and service industries, broadens K58D Screened students’ Information Technology (IT) knowledge, field trips 10 10 12 and other activities sponsored by corporations

Entrepreneurship (Business) Students empowered to create and develop their own K58E Ed. Opt. 9 75 315 businesses

New Media Technology 9 75 255 (Communications) Using macromedia systems, Dreamweaver, Flash and Adobe K58H Ed. Opt. Photoshop software, students create multimedia web pages and websites 10 10 19

Paul Robeson High School DBN 17K625 ■ 261 PERFORMING ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL Address: Thomas Jefferson Educational Campus Subway: 3 to Pennsylvania Avenue; A, C to 400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 Liberty Avenue Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B14 to Pennsylvania & Sutter Avenues; Tel: 718-922-0762 B15 to Pennsylvania & New Lots Avenues; Fax: 718-922-0953 B20, B83 to Pennsylvania & Blake Avenues E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/19/K507 Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who The Performing Arts and Technology High School (PATHS) is a small school attend an information session with focused course work in the Performing Arts (music, dance, theatre) and Technology (music recording, film/video). Learning activities feature ■ Then to students in the integrative learning and small classes to promote individualized instruction and geographical catchment area personalization. PATHS will provide students with unique opportunities to apply ■ Then to Brooklyn residents what they learn in the classroom to the real world through community service, ■ Then to New York City internship programs, travel and more. These experiences will prepare students residents to succeed in college and/or pursue a professional career after graduation. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: Jazz Improvisation, Piano Lab, SAT Prep, Tests/College Prep, ■ SETSS Internships, Exit Projects, College Now ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced ELL Programs Placement Courses: English Literature and Composition, United States History ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ Total Students: 422 Community-Based Organizations: Groundworks Inc., Brooklyn Association of Cultural Arts (BACA) ■ Higher Education Institution: Medgar Evers College ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Brooklyn Arts Council, Billie Holiday Theater, New 9, 10, 11, 12 York City Department of Cultural Affairs ■ Not-for-Profit: New Visions for Public Accountability Reports Schools, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences ■ Corporate: Chew 06-07 07-08 Entertainment, Mackie Designs, Tapco Technologies, DK Sweet Entertainment Progress ■ Other: New York City Department of Youth and Community Development Report N/A A Quality Review PW EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Tours, Community Service, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Student Executive Leadership Team, National Important Information! Association of Student Council, Aspira ■ Artistic: Concert Band, Jazz Band, ■ Our school observes a uniform Marching Band, Chorus, Play and Dance Productions, School Newspaper dress code (black bottom and ■ Clubs: Readers Book, Math Scholars, National Academy of Recording Arts and white or navy blue top). Sciences Grammy Focus Group, National Student Council Association, Theater Company, Dance Company, Film & Video Team, Peer Mediation Team, Campus Drumline, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) Open House PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Information ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Football & JV Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, 9 AM and Thursday, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball November 19, 2009 at 4 PM SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Intramural Sports: Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Soccer, Field Days

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Limited Performing Arts and Technology High School K61X 9 108 721 (Performing Arts) Unscreened

Performing Arts and Technology High School DBN 19K507 ■ 262 PROGRESS HIGH SCHOOL FOR PROFESSIONAL CAREERS Address: Grand Street Educational Campus Subway: L to Grand Street 850 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Bus: B43 to Graham Avenue & Grand Street; Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible B46 to Broadway & Flushing Avenue; B48 to Tel: 718-387-0228 Lorimer & Grand Streets; Q54, Q59 to Grand Fax: 718-782-0911 Street & Bushwick Avenue E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.progresshs.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Brooklyn residents Our lead partner, PROGRESS, Inc. (Puerto Rican Organization for Growth, Research, Education and Self Sufficiency), and its entire staff share an ■ Then to New York City unshakeable belief that all children can learn and an unwavering commitment to residents make it happen. Students who come to PROGRESS High School for Professional Special Education Services Careers have a primary interest in pre-med, teaching and business programs. Brooklyn ■ Collaborative Team Teaching The academic program integrates the theme of careers into its curriculum in (CTT) each grade level. Freshmen are introduced to business and careers (exploratory ■ SETSS sequence) in our comprehensive business program. During the sophomore ■ Special Class year, students focus on Regents-based classes. In the eleventh grade, students ELL Programs are able to take classes in pre-med and pre-teaching. Senior year emphasizes ■ ESL honors, Advanced Placement and various career related internships. We are ■ Bilingual Program proud to be a member of the Grand Street Educational Campus. • Spanish COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Programs: Teaching Professions Institute Collaborative, Comprehensive ■ Total Students: 966 Business Program and Technology Institute leading to a Cisco Certification ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English 9, 10, 11, 12 Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Spanish Accountability Reports Language, Spanish Literature, United States History 06-07 07-08 Progress BC PARTNERSHIPS Report ■ Community-Based Organizations: PROGRESS, Inc., The Leadership Quality Review UW Program, Take the Field Foundation, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Big BrothersBig Sisters, Literacy Inc., St. Nicholas Development Corp-Beacon Program ■ Hospital Outreach: North Brooklyn Health Network - Woodhull Medical Center, New York City Health and Hospitals Corp. ■ Higher Education Institutions: Institute for Medical-Health Professions, College of St. Rose, St. John’s University, Brooklyn College, Long Island University, New York University, City University of New York, State University of New York, Boricua College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: The Metropolitan Opera, American Museum of Natural History, El Museo del Barrio, New-York Historical Society, New York City Wildlife Conservation, Museum of Modern Art ■ Not-for-Profit: American Medical Association, PENCIL, National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship ■ Corporate: PepsiCo Inc., Cisco Systems, Pasco Corp., Arco Management, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Stickball Hall of Fame, Modell’s ■ Financial Institutions: JP Morgan Chase, New York State Banking Department, Banco Popular ■ Other: Big Apple Games, Health Plus

PROGRESS High School for Professional Careers DBN 14K474 ■ 263 PROGRESS HIGH SCHOOL FOR PROFESSIONAL CAREERS (CONTINUED)

Brooklyn EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Formal Peer Mediation/Conflict Resolution Programs, Student Government, Student Leadership Retreats, Internships, Presentations at City/ State Conferences ■ Academic: Arista (National Honor Society), School Newspaper- ”PROGRESS Gazette”, Grand Street Campus (GSC) Science, Math and Technology Fair ■ Artistic: All-City High School Band, New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Senior Wind Ensemble, Grand Street Campus Band and Chorus ■ Clubs: Over 20 after-school co-curricular clubs, including Science Research Program, Band, Chorus, Mock Trial, Speech and Debate Team PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Handball, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Handball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Baseball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Full program of school sports; students compete in the Grand Street Campus (GSC) Athletic Program; All activities are supported by the GSC Events Staff Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Medical Professions (Health Professions) 9 119 1035 Focuses on Science, Math and Technology; courses K87A Ed. Opt. include Anatomy, Physiology, Laboratory Techniques, First Aid, Medical Billing and Coding 10 15 49 Teaching Professions Institute (Teaching) 9 34 351 Collaborative with the College of St. Rose; Educational Psychology, Sociology, Teaching Seminars, Foundations K87B Ed. Opt. in Education, Human Relations, High School Extension 10 15 23 Courses Business and Entrepreneurial Studies (Business) 9 44 672 Business Analysis & Computer Applications, Business Communications, Business Math, Principles of K87C Ed. Opt. Marketing, Law, Entrepreneurship, Keyboarding, 10 5 33 Introduction to Occupations, Internships

Bilingual Spanish Business and Entrepreneurial Studies 9 30 135 (Business) K87D Ed. Opt. Same program as listed above but taught in Bilingual Spanish 10 5 8

General Business & Technology 9 44 641 (Business) Introduction to Occupations, Keyboarding, Web Design, K87E Ed. Opt. Cisco Certification and Business Software Applications 10 10 41

PROGRESS High School for Professional Careers DBN 14K474 ■ 264 RACHEL CARSON HIGH SCHOOL FOR COASTAL STUDIES Address: 521 West Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224 Subway: F to Neptune Avenue Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B36 to W. 5th Street & W. Brighton Avenue Tel: 718-265-0329 Fax: 718-372-2514 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/21/K344

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who Our mission is to provide a strong core academic curriculum with a concentration attend an information session in marine sciences. Imagine an education being delivered along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in the legendary community of Coney Island, surrounded by the ■ Then to Brooklyn residents resources of the New York Aquarium’s collection of marine mammals, fish and ■ Then to New York City invertebrates. Our partnerships with the New York Aquarium and the Brooklyn Brooklyn residents Center for the Urban Environment offer students a world-class, challenging, Special Education Services standards-based education. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Project-based learning, research and internship opportunities, ELL Programs Marine Science credit courses, small group Advisories ■ Language ■ ESL Classes: French, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English Literature Enrollment (10/31/2008) and Composition, Environmental Science, Government and Politics: United ■ Total Students: 430 States ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organization: Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment Accountability Reports ■ Higher Education Institutions: Kingsborough Community College (Marine 06-07 07-08 Center) ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: New York Aquarium Progress Report N/A N/A Quality EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Review UP ■ Leadership & Support: School Newspaper, Literary Journal, School Website ■ Academic: After-school Program collaboratively developed by teachers and students, Cross-age Tutoring, After-school Tutorials, Saturday School, New York Aquarium Internships, PLATO Program, Ocean Futures, Underwater Robotics Important Information! ■ Artistic: Dance Team ■ Clubs: Book, Environmental Science, Film and Video, ■ Our school observes a uniform French, Basketball, Debate, Guitar, Ecology, Recycling dress code ■ Extended Day Program SCHOOL SPORTS ■ ■ Internship requirement at least Intramural Sports Program under construction two hours per week ■ Marine Sciences Concentration ■ Saturday Academy Open House Information Please call or e-mail Edward Wilensky, Principal, for additional information.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies Limited 9 108 281 (Environmental Science) L01R Marine and Environmental Science Unscreened 10 12 6

Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies DBN 21K344 ■ 265 SCHOOL FOR CLASSICS: AN ACADEMY OF THINKERS, WRITERS AND PERFORMERS Address: 370 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 Subway: A, C to Euclid Avenue; 3 to New Lots Tel: 718-935-3974 (valid through January, 2010) Avenue Email: [email protected] Bus: B13 to Sutter Avenue, B14 to Fountain Avenue, B15 to Dumont Avenue & Fountain Avenue, Q8 to Blake Avenue Brooklyn

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility The School for Classics provides students with a challenging academic ■ Priority to students who curriculum that emphasizes classical literature, academic and creative writing, attend an information session technology, student expression through the performing arts beginning in the ■ Then to New York City freshman year. Our students have the opportunity to master all aspects of residents performing arts production, including acting, public speaking, speech writing, Special Education Services stage production, costume design, set design, lighting, production management ■ Collaborative Team Teaching and marketing. SMART Boards and student laptops are used as part of daily (CTT) instruction. The weekly advisory program gives students the opportunity to work ■ SETSS collaboratively and develop strong communication skills. ■ Special Class ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ ESL Programs: Advisory, Set and Costume Design, Acting, Dance, Music, Play Production, Playwriting, Theater Production, Classical Literature, Performing Enrollment (10/31/2008) and Visual Arts, Fine Arts ■ LanguageClass: Spanish ■ School Opened: Sept 2009 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS 9, 10 ■ Community-Based Organization: Counseling in Schools National Network ■ Expected Grade ■ Higher Education Institutions: Lehman College, Columbia University, Configuration: 9-12 Touro College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: ArtsConnection, Brooklyn Arts Accountability Reports Council 06-07 07-08 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Progress N/A N/A Report ■ Leadership & Support: Advisory Leadership ■ Academic: Geography/Travel Quality ■ ■ Review N/A N/A Artistic: Drama, Book Club Clubs: Chess, Math SCHOOL SPORTS ■ As we expand, we plan to offer select PSAL and intramural sports.

Important Information! ■ Extended Day Program ■ Student Summer Orientation ■ After-school Tutoring ■ Students will be required to participate in a theatrical production at the end of each school year

SELECTIONSELECTION 20082007 20082007 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE CODE GRADEGRADE METHODMETHOD PROGRAMPROGRAM SEATSSEATS APPLICANTS

99 108 108 New Program 239 School for Classics: An Academy of Thinkers, LimitedLimited WritersFoundations and PerformersAcademy L53AK18R (Performing(Humanities Arts)& Interdisciplinary) UnscreenedUnscreened 1010 108 10 New Program 15

School for Classics: An Academy of Thinkers, Writers and Performers DBN 19K683 ■ 266 SCHOOL FOR DEMOCRACY AND LEADERSHIP Address: George Wingate Educational Campus Subway: 2, 5 to Winthrop Street 600 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Bus: B12, B44, B46 to Winthrop Street; B35 to Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Albany Avenue; B47 to Empire Boulevard Tel: 718-771-4865 Fax: 718-771-5847 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/17/K533

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS The School for Democracy and Leadership is a 6th-12th grade school that will ■ Priority to continuing 8th cultivate strong leaders and learners in our world. Our students will have exciting graders opportunities for internships, mentorships, college exploration and student ■ Then to students who attend governance, supported by various partnerships. We emphasize student choice, an information session parent and community participation and the development of personal potential ■ Then to District 17, 18 and 22 through student government. At Town Hall meetings and Change Projects, Brooklyn residents students work toward transforming a part of their community. Our students will take ■ Then to Brooklyn residents what they learn at School for Democracy and Leadership far beyond its halls—to ■ Then to New York City college, their communities, the city and their future careers. They will be a positive residents force in the world, capable of influencing change, participating meaningfully in their communities and contributing constructively to democracy in our society. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: Mentorships with college students, Change Seminar, Conceptual ■ SETSS Physics, Technology, College Prep, Advisory, After-school, Internships ■ Language ■ ELL Programs Class: Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: Psychology, United States History ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) PARTNERSHIPS ■ Total Students: 443 ■ Community-Based Organizations: CAMBA, Sadie Nash Leadership Project, ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): New York Urban League, Community Counseling and Mediation Higher ■ 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Education Institution: Brooklyn College Cultural/Arts Organization: Digital Arts Alliance ■ Corporate: Pearson Foundation Accountability Reports EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 06-07 07-08 ■ Progress Leadership & Support: Youth Legal Rights, Student Government, Human Report N/A A Rights, Mentoring ■ Academic: Educational Activism, Coro Leadership, ■ Quality PP National Honor Society Artistic: Art and Activism, Drama, Choir, Breakdance Review ■ Clubs: Robotics, Youth Court, Step, Dance, Newspaper, Theater PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Track and Field, Intramural Sports

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Math/Science Leadership 9 27 184 (Science & Math) Limited Advanced math/science courses to prepare for careers in K01J medicine, engineering, and science research, with science, Unscreened math, medicine and research internships 10 5 8 Law and Leadership 9 54 293 (Law & Government) Limited Law and government courses focusing on legal rights of K01X youth, with law or government related internships and Unscreened opportunities to work with youth court 10 5 26

School for Democracy and Leadership DBN 17K533 ■ 267 THE SCHOOL FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

Address: George Wingate Educational Campus Subway: 2, 5 to Winthrop Street 600 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Bus: B12, B44, B46 to Winthrop Street; B35 to Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Albany Avenue; B47 to Empire Boulevard Tel: 718-771-4793 Fax: 718-771-4815 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.humanrightsschool.org Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th The mission of the School for Human Rights is to develop the academic and graders social capacities of all students through a human rights framework and an inclusion-based model. Students will have the opportunity to participate in three ■ Then to students who attend areas of specialization to prepare them for careers in the fields of: Law and an information session Policy, Fine and Performing Arts and Aerospace and Environmental Sciences. ■ Then to Brooklyn residents ■ Then to New York City COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS residents ■ Programs: Advisory, Culinary Arts, Law & Policy Specialization: Participation Special Education Services in Government, Introduction to Law, Human Rights Law, Forensic Science; ■ Collaborative Team Teaching Holocaust and Human Behavior, Intensive Non-fiction Writing, Literature Studies, (CTT) Fine and Performing Arts: Theatre Arts, Film Analysis, Studio Art, Creative Writing; ■ SETSS Aerospace and Environmental Sciences: Astronautics, Aeronautics, Science Fiction ELL Programs and Society, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Biochemistry ■ Language Class: ■ ESL Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Psychology, United States History Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 397 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Human Rights Education Associates, ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): The Leadership Program ■ Higher Education Institutions: Brooklyn College, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 State University of New York (SUNY) College at Oneonta ■ Cultural/Arts Accountability Reports Organizations: American Museum of Natural History, Global Kids, Midori and 06-07 07-08 Friends Foundation, Lincoln Center Theater Open Stages, Roundabout Theatre Progress Company, Caribbean Cultural Institute ■ Not-for-Profit: Human Rights Education Report N/A B Quality Associates, MediaRights, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, New Review PP Visions for Public Schools ■ Other: New York City Leadership Academy, Center for Integrated Teacher Education (CITE) Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES dress code (a sky-blue uniform ■ Leadership & Support: Student Ambassadors, Peer Mentoring, shirt bearing the school name and Youth Leadership Conference, Peer Mediation, Parent Support Group emblem, navy blue/black pants or ■ Academic: Introduction to Law, Before and After-school Math and English skirts that fall below the knee). Language Arts (ELA) Enrichment Classes, After-school Homework Help and ■ Incoming students are expected to Tutoring ■ Clubs: Yearbook Committee, Comic Book, Debate, Skateboard, Step attend a 5-day summer orientation Team, School Newspaper, Mural, Computer Animation during the last two weeks of August. PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Outdoor Open House Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling Information Please contact the school for information.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Limited The School for Human Rights K04X 9 81 313 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

The School for Human Rights DBN 17K531 ■ 268 SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Address: 284 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Subway: F, G to Bergen Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B75 to Court Street & Kane, Smith or Butler Tel: 718-330-9390 Street; B71 to Court & Sackett Streets; B61, B63 Fax: 718-875-7522 to Atlantic Avenue & Court Street E-mail: [email protected]

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th We aim to integrate the diversity of our city and world community into all aspects graders of our students’ learning experiences. We emphasize cultural awareness across the disciplines. Students leave our school as socially conscious leaders, ■ Then to District 15 students equipped with intellectual tools, academic and critical thinking skills necessary to ■ Then to Brooklyn residents make meaningful change in today’s dynamic, interdependent world. We prioritize Brooklyn ■ Then to New York City small class sizes and personal relationships with students. We have a carefully residents selected team of teachers dedicated to the exploration of diversity, tolerance and Special Education Services harmony. Ninth graders take core academic subjects plus a Talent Exploratory, ■ Collaborative Team Teaching exposing them to the Arts, Music and Computer Technology. Students then (CTT) choose one of these areas for a major in grades 10 through 12. ■ SETSS ■ Special Class COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Senior Internships, Visual Arts, Culinary Arts, Instrumental Music, ■ ESL Computer Assisted Design, Journalism/School Newspaper, Creative Writing/Literary Enrollment (10/31/2008) Magazine, SAT Prep for 11th & 12th graders, Saturday Scholars Regents Prep, Full- time College Advisor ■ Language Classes: Arabic, French, Spanish ■ Advanced ■ Total Students: 468 Placement Courses: Calculus AB, English Language and Composition ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Community-Based Organization: South Brooklyn Local Business 06-07 07-08 Development Corp. ■ Hospital Outreach: Long Island College Hospital ■ Higher ■ Progress BB Education Institution: New York City College of Technology Cultural/Arts Report Organization: Global Kids ■ Not-for-Profit: Ramapo for Children ■ Leadership Quality Review PP & Support: Young Women’s Leadership Foundation EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Important Information! ■ Leadership & Support: Global Kids ■ Academic: Peer to Peer Tutoring, Small ■ ■ Community Service Requirement Group Tutoring, National Junior Honor Society, National Honor Society Artistic: ■ Extended Day Program Yearbook, Newspaper, Literary Magazine, Open Art Studio, Instrumental Music, ■ ■ Student Summer Orientation Culinary Arts Clubs: Chess, Investing, Drama, Horticulture/Gardening, Hip- ■ Weekend Program offered Hop Dance, Cheerleading, “Green”, Principal’s Book ■ Honors classes are available to students based on their work in PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ ■ grade 9 Boys: Baseball, Basketball Girls: Basketball, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Flag Football, Soccer, Handball, Softball, Tennis, Chill Program (Snowboarding Club)

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Honors Institute (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Global studies, world literature, environment, sports, art K21A Screened 9 108 400 and music, second languages, global economics Selection Criteria: English (70-100) Math (70-100) Social Studies (70-100) Science (70-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality School for International Studies DBN 15K497 ■ 269 SCHOOL FOR LEGAL STUDIES

Address: Grand Street Educational Campus Subway: L to Grand Street 850 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Bus: B43 to Graham Avenue & Grand Street; Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible B46 to Broadway & Flushing Avenue; B48 to Tel: 718-387-2800 Lorimer & Grand Streets; Q54, Q59 to Grand Fax: 718-387-3281 Street & Bushwick Avenue E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/14/K477 Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Brooklyn residents Our mission is to guide students to become critical thinkers, independent learners and productive citizens. Founded in 1996, we are a school in which students’ ■ Then to New York City voices are heard, character is developed, excellence prevails and parents are residents our partners! Using critical thinking skills, technology and reading and writing Special Education Services skills, our students investigate and explore educational and career opportunities ■ Collaborative Team Teaching in the legal field. The families of our students are actively engaged in our culture (CTT) and are encouraged to accompany our students on overnight and weekend trips ■ SETSS such as college tours and historical sites of interest. ■ Special Class ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: Forensics Law, Criminal Law, Minorities in Law, Computer Enrollment (10/31/2008) Forensics, Courtroom Procedures, Entertainment Law, Leadership and ■ Total Students: 790 Negotiation, Activist Law and Politics, International/Business Law, Print and Media Production, Keyboarding and Internet Research, College Now, ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Junior Statemen of America (Summer Program), A Map for Life, Leadership, 9, 10, 11, 12 American Social History Project, Junior Achievement, Science Talent Initiative, Accountability Reports Beacon Program ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement 06-07 07-08 Courses: Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, Government and Progress Politics: United States, United States History, World History Report CD Quality Review PP PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: National Black Law Students’ Association, Alan Carlton Productions, Saint Nicholas Neighborhood Preservation Corp., Open Society Institute, Capital Broadcasting Systems, The Leadership Program ■ Hospital Outreach: The Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center (on- site) ■ Higher Education Institutions: St. John's university, Pace University, Fordham University, Columbia University, New York City College of Technology, The City University of New York Law School at Queens College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations:Brooklyn Academy of Music ■ Not-for-Profit: Educational Video Center ■ Corporate: Con Ed, Capital Broadcasting Systems ■ Other: United Open House Nations, New York City (NYC) Justice Resource Center, NYC Council on the Information Environment, Attorney J. Davis Esq. Our school invites all incoming freshmen, their parents and community EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES members to an on-site Open House ■ Leadership & Support: Peer Mediators, Model United Nations, Leadership orientation in June and August of Classes, Student Government Association, Community Service Opportunities each year. ■ Academic: Debate Team, Mock Trial, Extended Day 10:1 Academic Support, Saturday Academy, “Lunch and Learn”, Law Enforcement Academy, Explorers ■ Clubs: Art, Drama, Health and Beauty, Technology, Chess, Math, Spanish, Calculus, Environmental Justice, Career Explorers, Weight lifting and Fitness, Dance, Cheerleading PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Handball, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Handball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball

School for Legal Studies DBN 14K477 ■ 270 SCHOOL FOR LEGAL STUDIES (CONTINUED)

Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Legal Studies 9 200 1177 (Law & Government) Study of criminal, civil, constitutional, business and K86A Ed. Opt. family law, current legal issues, activist/politics and law, 10 10 59 community service and internships Brooklyn

Computer Forensics Program 9 34 776 (Law & Government) Investigate simulated crime scenes while using K86B Ed. Opt. computers and technology to research and analyze data, onsite mock courtroom trials 10 10 40

Showcase Information Our media production classes showcase their student-created documentaries at our annual video screenings where students, parents and community members are invited to "meet the student directors, producers and actors."

School for Legal Studies DBN 14K477 ■ 271 SCIENCE SKILLS CENTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND THE CREATIVE ARTS

Address: 49 Flatbush Avenue Extension, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Subway: A, C, F to Jay Street-Borough Hall; G to Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Hoyt Street; B, M, Q, R to DeKalb Avenue; 2, 3, 4, Tel: 718-243-9413 5 to Borough Hall Fax: 718-243-9399 Bus: B57, B61 to Tillary and Gold Streets; B67, Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/13/K419 B75 to Concord & Jay Streets; B 51 to Flatbush Avenue Extension & Concord Street Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City The mission of our school is to empower students with the knowledge of Science, residents Mathematics and Humanities through the use of technology. There is a strong emphasis on academic excellence, college experiences, community service and Special Education Services career planning before graduation. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Digital Media, The Language of Television, Journalism, Introduction ELL Programs to Video Production, Shakespeare, Science Research, Forensic Science, College ■ ESL Now ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Enrollment (10/31/2008) English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition ■ Total Students: 956 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Community-Based Organization: Dr. White Community Center Higher Education Institutions: Long Island University, New York City College of Accountability Reports Technology, New York University, Polytechnic University, Medgar Evers College, 06-07 07-08 Columbia University, John Jay College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: The Progress DD Manhattan Theatre Club, The Leadership Program, The Women’s Project Report ■ ■ Quality Corporate: Con Edison Other: Brooklyn Community Access Television Review UU EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Peer Mediation ■ Academic: Chess, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics, Architecture, Construction and Engineering, Pre-Nursing (at New York City College of Technology) ■ Artistic: Drumline, Yearbook, Jow-Ile- Bailar Dance Company, Step Team, Double Dutch, Web-Design, Manhattan Theatre Club, Theatre Development Fund, Women’s Project ■ Clubs: Writing, National Society of Black Engineers PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track ■ Girls: Cross Country, Indoor Track

Important Information! ■ Students must dress for success on Wednesdays

Science Skills Center High School for Science, Technology and the Creative Arts DBN 13K419 ■ 272 SCIENCE SKILLS CENTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND THE CREATIVE ARTS (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Science Skills Center 9 88 552 (Science & Math) K78A Ed. Opt. Focuses on using hands-on and research techniques 10 10 29

Gateway for Pre-College Education Brooklyn (Science & Math) Challenging academic program that prepares K78B Screened 9 68 270 students for majors in scientific studies at competitive universities Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Project Lead the Way (Engineering) K78C Screened 9 68 207 Challenging courses in the field of engineering

Humanities and the Arts (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Challenging courses in writing, research, social K78D Screened 9 34 158 sciences, humanities and the arts

Science Skills Center High School for Science, Technology and the Creative Arts DBN 13K419 ■ 273 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL AT ERASMUS Address: Erasmus Hall Educational Campus Subway: B, Q, 2, 5 to Church Avenue 911 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226 Bus: B23 to Flatbush Avenue & Cortelyou Road; B35, B41 Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible to Flatbush & Church Avenues Tel: 718-564-2540 Fax: 718-564-2541 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.starec.org Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Brooklyn residents Science, Technology And Research Early College High School at Erasmus (STAR) is a small Early College Network school. Our dynamic team of high school ■ Then to New York City teachers and Brooklyn College professors are eager to prepare students interested residents in science, mathematics and technology for college and the world of work. With Special Education Services our partners, we offer a range of challenging academic courses that give students ■ SETSS first-hand exposure to the demands of high school and college by using field- ELL Programs based and hands-on methods of instruction. Students will use the rich resources ■ ESL on the Brooklyn College and other City University of New York campuses as Enrollment (10/31/2008) their learning laboratories. In addition to their high school diploma, students may ■ Total Students: 499 earn 30 or more college credits which may qualify them for advanced placement ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): status at Brooklyn College and other City and State Colleges and Universities of 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 New York. Accountability Reports COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 06-07 07-08 ■ Programs: Brooklyn College Early College: Courses include Archaeology Progress Field Studies, College Seminars, College Advisory, Calculus, Physics, Report BA Quality Computer Information Systems, Geology, Chemistry, Spanish, Research Review PW Studies, College Now, STEP (Science, Technology Entry Program); High School Programs: Virtual Enterprise, Marine Biology, Medical Ethics, Computer Graphics, Art, Project-based Learning, Web Design, After- school Study Center, Summer Enrichment, College Courses, Gateway Institute Internships, Field-based Science, College related Trips ■ Language Important Information! Class: Spanish ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code (a STAR logo white PARTNERSHIPS polo shirt or white polo shirt/ ■ Community-Based Organization: Gateway Institute for Pre-College blouse, black or navy blue pants, Education ■ Hospital Outreach: Lutheran Medical Center ■ Higher Education slacks and skirts). Institutions: Brooklyn College, City University of New York ■ Cultural/Arts ■ Interviews will be scheduled Organization: American Museum of Natural History during November and December of 2009. Please call the school EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES for more information. ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Leadership Class, Peer Mediation Center, College Prep and Guidance Workshops, Conflict Resolution Training ■ Academic: National Honor Society, Regents Prep, SAT Prep, Study Center, Tutoring, Brooklyn College Saturday Courses ■ Artistic: Drama ■ Clubs: Brooklyn College Community Partnership Program sponsored activities: Video Production, Dance, Step, Teen Talk; School Clubs: Chess, Performance Art, Drama, School Yearbook, Technology, Computer PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball

Science, Technology and Research Early College High School at Erasmus DBN 17K543 ■ 274 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL AT ERASMUS (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Early College (Science & Math) Starting in the 11th grade students begin to take college courses at Brooklyn College and other CUNY colleges in K14A Screened 9 81 626 pathways of science and non-science subjects. Students

can earn 30 or more college credits related to core college Brooklyn pathways.

Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Interview Review of Attendance & Punctuality Writing Sample

Open House Information Visit our booth at the High School Fairs and our website at www.starec.org for the dates of our Open Houses and for more information about our school.

Science, Technology and Research Early College High School at Erasmus DBN 17K543 ■ 275 SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR JOURNALISM

Address: John Jay Educational Campus Subway: F to 7th Avenue; M, R to 4th Avenue-9th 237 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B63 to 5th Street; B67 to 3rd Street; B69 to Tel: 718-832-4201 Prospect Park West & 4th Street Fax: 718-832-0273 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/15/K463 Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th We are a secondary school, grades 6-12, located in Park Slope. Our school offers graders a comprehensive educational program with journalism integrated into all subject areas and supported through electives and applied literacy projects. Project- ■ Then to District 15 students based learning and real world application in journalistic formats incorporate the ■ Then to Brooklyn students teaching and learning strategies within our classrooms. ■ Then to New York City residents COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Special Education Services ■ Programs: Documentary Production, Audio and Visual Formats, On-line ■ SETSS Publication, Mentorships, Internships, Field Trips, on-going Speaker Series with ■ Special Class The Daily News, The New York Times, Home Box Office (HBO); College Now, ELL Programs Publications: Newspaper Public Forum Press, Literary Magazine, Yearbook ■ ESL ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English Enrollment (10/31/2008) Literature and Composition, United States History ■ Total Students: 538 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Community-Based Organizations: Young Men’s Christian Association 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 (YMCA), Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment, Global Network Accountability Reports Association, Women and Youth Supporting Each Other (WYSE) ■ Higher 06-07 07-08 Education Institutions: Long Island University, Columbia University Graduate Progress CC School of Journalism, New York University, New York City College of Technology, Report ■ Quality Hunter College, Brooklyn College Not-for-Profit: Project Reach Youth, Review PP Project 826 STEW magazine, Reel Works (video documentary production) ■ Corporate: HBO (Documentary Division), ESPN Magazine EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: YMCA Teen Center ■ Academic: National Honor Important Information! ■ ■ Extended Day Program Society, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Artistic: Instrumental ■ ■ Student Summer Orientation Band, Chorus Clubs: Model United Nations, Animal Lab, Progressive Forum, Science, Math Team, Newspaper, Origami, Book-of-the-Month ■ Weekend Program offered PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball ■ Girls: Basketball, Softball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Basketball-Teen Center

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Secondary School for Journalism (Communications) "Real World" applications of publishing, audio and visual formats, multimedia productions, speaker series, K29A Screened 9 125 334 field trips, as well as the history and moral and ethical responsibilities of those in the field of journalism. Selection Criteria: English (85-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Secondary School for Journalism DBN 15K463 ■ 276 SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR LAW

Address: John Jay Educational Campus Subway: F to 7th Avenue; M, R to 4th Avenue-9th 237 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B63 to 5th Street; B67 to 3rd Street; B69 to Tel: 718-832-4250 Prospect Park West & 4th Street Fax: 718-499-3947 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/15/K462

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th The Secondary School for Law is a small school in Park Slope dedicated to graders preparing tomorrow’s leaders in the areas of law and public service. We emphasize a comprehensive academic curriculum that uses law as a teaching ■ Then to District 15 students tool for students to learn about the world they will enter upon graduation. Our ■ Then to Brooklyn students school is a community of learners that practices mutual respect and nurtures Brooklyn ■ Then to New York City curiosity and independent thinking. residents Special Education Services COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Introduction to Law, International Law, Criminal and Constitutional ■ Special Class Law, Participation in Government, College Now ■ Language Class: Spanish ELL Programs ■ Advanced Placement Course: English Language and Composition, Spanish ■ ESL Language, United States History Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 580 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organization: Project Reach Youth ■ Higher ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Education Institution: New York City College of Technology ■ Cultural/Arts 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Organizations: Partnership for After School Education (PASE), Brooklyn Arts Accountability Reports Council ■ Corporate: Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP 06-07 07-08 Progress CD EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Report ■ Quality Leadership & Support: Student Government, Project Safe, Peer Mediation, Review PP Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) ■ Academic: Mock Trial Team, Debate Team, SAT Preparation, Tutorials, National Honor Society ■ Artistic: Artists in the Schools, Visiting Artists (Brooklyn Arts Council) ■ Clubs: Cooperative, Healthy, Active, Motivated, Positive Student (CHAMPS); After-school Sports and Dance, Chess Open House Information PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ ■ Open Houses are held on Tuesdays, Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball Girls: Basketball, Softball beginning in October. Please contact the school for additional information.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Secondary School for Law 9 125 896 (Law & Government) Program emphasizes the study of law; opportunities for K22A Screened mentoring, internships and mock trial/moot court 10 10 N/A Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Secondary School for Law DBN 15K462 ■ 277 SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR RESEARCH

Address: John Jay Educational Campus Subway: F to 7th Avenue; M, R to 4th Avenue-9th 237 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B63 to 5th Street; B67 to 3rd Street; B69 to Tel: 718-832-4300 Prospect Park West & 4th Street Fax: 718-788-8127 Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/15/K464 Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th We are a small school in Park Slope, grades 6-12, that prepares students for college graders and careers upon graduation. We expect and encourage students to explore and research topics across all academic disciplines rather than specializing in a ■ Then to District 15 students particular subject. We strive to be a community of creative people who are eager ■ Then to Brooklyn residents to question and learn. Four to six times a year, our students work independently ■ Then to New York City and in groups to investigate original questions in English, History, Science or residents Mathematics. Students build on what they know by comparing different sources Special Education Services and opinions and then presenting their new learning to our school community. ■ SETSS ■ Special Class COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: 4 years of Science and Mathematics required, Junior and Senior ■ ESL Electives include Biological Research, Anatomy, Brooklyn: The Art of History, ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Guitar Ensemble, Psychology, Spanish Film; Internships Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English Language and Composition, ■ Total Students: 481 Spanish Language, United States History, World History ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Community-Based Organizations: Partnership for After-school Education 06-07 07-08 (PASE), 9th Street Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), Red Hook ■ Progress CB Community Justice Center, City Scholars Hospital Outreach: Methodist Report ■ Quality Hospital Higher Education Institutions: New York City College of Technology, Review PW The City University of New York (CUNY) ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Hospital Audiences, Inc. (HAI), Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment (BCUE), Pick- Up Performance, The Urban Memory Project ■ Other: Reading, Excellence and Open House Discovery (READ) Foundation, Park Slope Courier Information Tours are conducted once a week in EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES the fall. Please contact Patricia ■ Leadership & Support: Peer Advisory Leadership School (PALS), Women Squillari, Parent Coordinator. and Youth Supporting Each Other (WYSE) ■ Academic: Lego Robotics, Spelling Bee ■ Artistic: Ready for Life: Life Empowerment through the Performing Arts; Instrumental Band, Chorus ■ Clubs: Yearbook, Literary Magazine, Step, Dance, Studio Art, Campus Community, Teacher/Student, Math PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball ■ Girls: Basketball, Softball

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS College Preparatory (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Students research questions by using current technology, expert sources and reviewing their prior K27A Screened 9 125 260 knowledge. Like all researchers, they use multimedia to present their findings to panels of their peers. Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Secondary School for Research DBN 15K464 ■ 278 SHEEPSHEAD BAY HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 3000 Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY 11235 Subway: Q to Sheepshead Bay Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: B36, B44 to Nostrand Avenue & Avenue X Tel: 718-332-2003 Fax: 718-648-9349 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sheepsheadbayhs.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to Brooklyn residents We challenge our students to discover their unique talents and abilities, realize their potential and accomplish high social and academic achievement ■ For Zoned Program only: in our inclusive, diverse, multicultural school community. Through our pursuit priority to students who live of excellence, our students are encouraged to master skills and achieve in the zoned area

success through challenging coursework, intellectual discipline, an all- Brooklyn Special Education Services inclusive multicultural mosaic, artistic expression and dedicated extra-curricular ■ Collaborative Team Teaching involvement. Sheepshead Bay has created a learning community that is student, (CTT) teacher and parent friendly. ■ SETSS ■ Special Class COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Law Studies Institute, Mock Trial, Health Careers, ■ ESL Honors Institute, Medical Billing, Sports Science Institute, Performing ■ Bilingual Programs and Visual Arts, Dance, Night School, Fast Track Academy ■ Language • Chinese Classes: Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Russian, Spanish ■ Advanced • Russian Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Chinese Language and Culture, • Spanish English Literature and Composition, Government and Politics: United States, Russian Language and Culture, Spanish Language, United States History Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 2450 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Community-Based Organizations: Council for Unity, SPARK, Project Rebound, 9, 10, 11, 12 Jewish Community Board, Arab-American Family Support Center, Counseling in Accountability Reports Schools, Turnaround for Children ■ Hospital Outreach: Crown Nursing Home, 06-07 07-08 Coney Island Nursing Home, Coney Island Hospital Center, Brookdale University ■ Progress CB Hospital and Medical Center Higher Education Institutions: Kingsborough Report Community College, New York City College of Technology, Brooklyn College Quality ■ ■ Review PW Not-for-Profit: Counseling in Schools Corporate: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, Pathmark ■ Financial Institutions: Citicorp Finance, Washington Mutual Bank EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Important Information! ■ Leadership & Support: Council for Unity, Sheepshead Angels Community ■ Community Service Requirement Service Club, National Honor Society (Arista), Junior Statesmen of America, ■ Extended Day Program Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Negotiation, Student Council ■ ■ Weekend Program offered Academic: Social Studies Honor Society, Math Team, Mock Trial, Moot Court, Newspaper, Yearbook, Poetry Society, The Literary Journal, Chinese Student Union ■ Artistic: Senior Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Drama and Theatre Ensemble, Dance Ensemble, Gospel Choir and Jazz Band, Russian Theater, Step Team, Varsity Cheerleaders, Boosters, College Technology Entry Program ■ Clubs: Chess, Christian, Audio Visual Squad, Akiva, Arab Muslim, Jewish Open House Culture, Marine Science, Neumann Catholic, Creative Writing, Photography, Information Video, Mural, Crocheting, Poetry Please feel welcome to visit us anytime convenient for you. Call our parent coordinator, Sally Miranda to arrange a tour.

Sheepshead Bay High School DBN 22K495 ■ 279 SHEEPSHEAD BAY HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

Brooklyn PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Football & JV Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball & JV Softball, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Golf SCHOOL SPORTS ■ We offer classes in Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Folk Dance, Body Building, Soccer, Aerobics and Yoga. Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Priority to students who apply Zoned Unscreened 9 Academic Comprehensive Program K34Z and live in the zoned area

Law Studies Institute (Law & Government) 9 160 567 An introduction to topics and professional opportunities in the legal field; Law Studies, Criminology, Forensic K34A Ed. Opt. Science, Forensic Psychology and Legal Research; Program 10 10 27 culminates in Moot Court and Mock Trial competitions Health Careers (Health Professions) 9 180 607 Introduction to the Health Occupations field; series of Science and Health related courses culminating in a nursing K34B Ed. Opt. assistant internship (clinical) and the opportunity to sit for 10 15 15 the Nursing Assistant licensure exam Medical Billing and Coding (Business) 9 68 225 Program prepares students for medical billing career paths; Emphasis on current medical terminology as well K34H Ed. Opt. as practice using the latest MediSoft Program; National 10 10 14 Certificaton offered at the completion of the course Performing and Visual Arts Institute (Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design) 9 100 330 Comprehensive program offering beginning to highly advanced classes in the Arts; Students perform with K34J Ed. Opt. Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble and Dance Troupe; Instruction provided for wind instruments, assorted 10 15 11 percussion and keyboard

Sports Science Academy 9 120 459 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Interdisciplinary program providing both classes and practical experience for sports related careers; Classes K34P Ed. Opt. include Anatomy, Physiology, First Aid, Sports Nutrition, 10 10 17 Exercise Physiology and Athletic Training

Sheepshead Bay High School DBN 22K495 ■ 280 SUNSET PARK HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 153 35th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232 Subway: D, M, N, R to 36th Street Tel: 718-935-3437 (valid through January 2010) Bus: B35 to 39th Street & 2nd Avenue; B37 to 3rd Avenue & 34th Street; B70 to 3rd Avenue & 36th Street

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Sunset Park High School is a diverse and inclusive school that prepares all ■ Priority to students and students for post-secondary options and the challenging demands of a changing residents of Districts 15 & 20 world. Our school is divided into three smaller learning communities that use who attend an information teams of teachers to provide personal attention and advisory to each student. session Daily instruction builds foundational skills while focusing on the habits of critical Brooklyn ■ Then to students and thinking necessary for success after high school. Our school is committed to residents of Brooklyn who post-secondary preparation, parent engagement and community involvement. attend an information session ■ Then to New York City COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS residents who attend an ■ Programs: Advisory, Drop Everything and Read, Electives and Internships information session in Business and Entrepreneurship, Health and Human Services, Performing ■ Then to students and and Visual Arts, College Now, Life Lines Community Arts Project ■ Language residents of Districts 15 & 20 Class: Spanish ■ Then to students and residents of Brooklyn PARTNERSHIPS ■ Then to New York City ■ Community-Based Organizations: Center for Family Life, Turning Point, residents Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow ■ Hospital Outreach: Lutheran Medical Special Education Services Center ■ Other: City University of New York (CUNY) College Now, Institute for ■ Collaborative Team Teaching Student Achievement (CTT) ■ SETSS EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Special Class ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government ■ Academic: Debate, ■ ■ ELL Programs Newspaper, Yearbook Artistic: Performing and Visual Arts Clubs: Key, Environmental ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) SCHOOL SPORTS ■ School Opened: Sept 2009 ■ Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, Track ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10 ■ Expected Grade Configuration: 9-12 Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 Progress Report N/A N/A Quality Review N/A N/A

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Limited Sunset Park High School L58A 9 324 444 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

Sunset Park High School DBN 15K667 ■ Page 281 DR. SUSAN S. MCKINNEY SECONDARY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Address: 101 Park Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Subway: A, C, F to Jay Street-Borough Hall; B, D, Site Accessibility: Not Accessible M, Q, R to DeKalb Avenue Tel: 718-834-6760 Bus: B61 to Park & N. Portland Avenues; B54 to Fax: 718-834-6776 Myrtle & N. Portland Avenues; B59 to Flushing Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/13/K265 Avenue & Cumberland Street Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Our school has a performing and visual arts program that serves a diverse Priority to continuing 8th population through a comprehensive range of academic and supportive graders curricula. We offer a nurturing and supportive academic learning environment. ■ Then to District 13 students Dr. Susan S. McKinney Secondary School of the Arts is a part of the first cohort ■ Then to New York City recognized in New York City as a Nationally Certified Advancement Via Individual residents Determination (AVID) School. Special Education Services COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Collaborative Team Teaching ■ Programs: Visual Arts, Vocal and Instrumental Music, Dance, Drama, (CTT) Marching, Concert and Jazz Bands, Technical Theatre, Advancement Via ■ SETSS Individual Determination (AVID) College Advisory, Junior Statesmen Summer School, McKinney After-school Academic Program (McK ASAP), College ELL Programs Now, Read to Achieve ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement ■ ESL Courses: English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Music Enrollment (10/31/2008) Theory, Spanish Literature, Studio Art: Drawing ■ Total Students: 546 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Community-Based Organizations: Chrysalis Empowerment, Inc., Bedford- 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Stuyvesant Restoration Corp. Education for Children, Youth and Families (ECYF), Accountability Reports Fort Greene Sports Recreation, Inc. ■ Hospital Outreach: Brooklyn Community 06-07 07-08 Health Van, Brooklyn Hospital Center, New York University Medical Center, ■ Progress Helen Keller Institute Higher Education Institutions: New York University, City Report BA College of New York, New York City College of Technology, Brooklyn College, Quality PP Teachers College, Yale University, Stanford University, Georgetown University, Review Princeton University, Northwest University, St. Francis College, Long Island University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Rotunda Gallery, Inc., Creative Outlet, Inc., Carnegie Hall, Jazz-A-Matazz, Inc., Manhattan Class Company (MCC), Wingspan, Inc., Caroline’s Comedy Club, American Place Theatre, Il Piccolo, Brooklyn Academy of Music, VH1 Save the ■ Important Information! Music, The Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall Not-for-Profit: The Howard ■ and Barbara Farkas Foundation, Partnership with Children, Educators for Social Extended Day Program Responsibility, United Negro College Fund, Inc. ■ Corporate: The Associated ■ Saturday Academy Press, New York Knicks ■ Financial Institution: Washington Mutual Bank ■ Other: Institute for Youth Entrepreneurship, Porter Foundation Scholarship Fund, Henry Memorial Scholarship Fund EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Sister-to-Sister, National Honor Society, Student Government, Young ‘Womyns’ Leadership Group, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Project Male ■ Academic: SAT, PSAT and Regents Preparation; Advanced Open House Placement Course Support ■ Artistic: McK Marching Band ■ Clubs: Poetry and Writers Institute, Robotics, Cheerleading, McK Steppers, Chess, Marching Information Band, Debate Team, Comedy Improv, MOUSE Squad, McKinney Scribbers, Saturday, November 7, 2009 Think Quest NYC from 10 AM to 2 PM PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country

Dr. Susan S. McKinney Secondary School of the Arts DBN 13K265 ■ 282 DR. SUSAN S. MCKINNEY SECONDARY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Visual Arts (Visual Art & Design) Painting, drawing, art of advertisement and design, dimensional design, Art History, textile, photography, K42A Audition 9 26 181 product promotion, cartoon design illustration, sculpture Brooklyn Audition Information: For Audition/Portfolio Review, students must present a portfolio of 10 to 20 pieces of original work including still life, human figure and an imaginative drawing. Vocal Music (Performing Arts) Theory, history, ear and vocal training, performance and K42B Audition 9 22 92 beginning keyboard songwriting, Mass Chorus, Gospel Choir, Quartet Ensembles Audition Information: Students must perform a song, a cappella (classical, popular or gospel). Rhythm and tonal memory, improvisational skills and voice part maintenance will be tested. Dance (Performing Arts) Foundations of ballet, jazz and modern dance K42C Audition 9 22 109 techniques. Dance History, choreography, costume design and African dance. Audition Information: Students must perform a prepared selection reflective of modern, ballet or ethnic dance. Dance attire and cassette are required. Drama (Performing Arts) Acting, Voice & Diction, Theatre History, Dramatic K42D Audition 9 19 74 Literature, Set Design, Improv Audition Information: Students must perform a memorized monologue and an impromptu reading. Attire that allows free movement is required. Instrumental Music (Performing Arts) Music theory and history, techniques and performance; music composition, music analysis; conducting K42E Audition 9 19 54 Marching Band, Jazz Band, Concert Band, Small Ensembles Audition Information: Students must perform a prepared selection and two major scales. Sight reading, rhythm and tonal memory will be tested.

2009 Audition Dates Audition Groups Date Start Time End Time Last Names A - J Saturday, November 7, 2009 10:00 AM 2:00 PM Last Names A - J Sunday, November 8, 2009 10:00 AM 2:00 PM Last Names K - R Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:00 AM 2:00 PM Last Names K - R Sunday, November 22, 2009 10:00 AM 2:00 PM Last Names S - Z Saturday, December 5, 2009 10:00 AM 2:00 PM Last Names S - Z Sunday, December 6, 2009 10:00 AM 2:00 PM All Auditions take place during the hours of 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM

Dr. Susan S. McKinney Secondary School of the Arts DBN 13K265 ■ 283 TEACHERS PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 226 Bristol Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Subway: 3 to Rockaway Avenue Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: B7 to Saratoga & Blake Avenues; B12 to East Tel: 718-498-2605 New York Avenue & Bristol Street; B14 to Bristol Fax: 718-345-8069 Street & Pitkin Avenue; B60 to Blake & Rockaway Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/23/K697 Avenues Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th We provide a curriculum that encourages students to enter teaching and related graders professions. We offer two specialized programs that begin in the tenth grade. Our Arts Centered Program is for students interested in the arts, including studio ■ Then to Brooklyn students art, performance art, dance and music. Our Teach for Tomorrow program is for ■ Then to New York City students interested in careers in education. Teach for Tomorrow includes pre- residents service training at local elementary and middle schools. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: Teach for Tomorrow, Arts Centered, Service learning opportunities ■ SETSS with children from pre-school to middle school, Field Trips ■ Language ■ Special Class Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Calculus AB, English ELL Programs Literature and Composition, United States History ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ Total Students: 607 Community-Based Organization: Central Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation ■ Higher Education Institutions: Medgar Evers College, ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Brooklyn College, Columbia University, Syracuse University ■ Cultural/Arts 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Organizations: Women’s Theater Project, Brooklyn Museum of Art, Creative Accountability Reports Outlet, Broadway Cares, Stage Doors, Center for Arts Education, Materials for 06-07 07-08 the Arts ■ Not-for-Profit: Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Hall of Science, American ■ Progress BA Museum of Natural History, Tommy Hilfiger Foundation Corporate: Park Report ■ Quality Avenue Building and Roofing Other: PS 327, PS 323, PS 156 Review WW EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Boy’s Leadership Academy, Girl’s Leadership Academy, Peer Mediation, Mentoring, Future Teachers of America ■ Academic: Model United Nations, Debate Team, National Honor Society ■ Artistic: Dance Troupe, Drama, Jazz Orchestra ■ Clubs: Art, Step, Double Dutch, Journalism, International Society PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball ■ Girls: Basketball, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Cheerleading

Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code.

Teachers Preparatory High School DBN 23K697 ■ 284 TEACHERS PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Teachers Preparatory High School for New Students 9 80 479 (Teaching) Comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for K20A Ed. Opt. careers in teaching or the arts 10 5 20 Brooklyn Teachers Preparatory High School for For Current Students (Teaching) K20B Continuing 93643 See above description 8th Graders

Open House Information Contact our Parent Coordinator to arrange a visit to our school during the day.

Teachers Preparatory High School DBN 23K697 ■ 285 TRANSIT TECH CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL CTE SCHOOL Address: 1 Wells Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Subway: A, C to Euclid Avenue; J to Norwood Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Avenue Tel: 718-647-5204 Bus: B12 to Crystal Street; B13 to Crescent Fax: 718-647-4458 Street; Q24 to Logan Street E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tths.org Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City Transit Tech’s mission is to provide all students with the academic, career and residents technical skills required for college and for meaningful employment. All students begin working with computers in grade nine and participate in a multi-period, Special Education Services multi-year career and technical major. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Career and Technical Majors in six areas, Career and Technical ■ Special Class Education (CTE) diploma with New York State Education Department CTE ELL Programs endorsement, Honors Academy, supervised CTE Internships, Long-Distance ■ ESL Learning Center, Saturday School, Summer School, Science Research, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) Mentoring and Internships, ■ ■ ■ Total Students: 1591 Tech Prep, College Now Language Class: Spanish Advanced Placement ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Courses: Calculus AB, Computer Science A, English Language and 9, 10, 11, 12 Composition, United States History, World History Accountability Reports PARTNERSHIPS 06-07 07-08 ■ Community-Based Organizations: Communities in Schools, Cypress Progress Hill Development Corp., East New York (ENY) Development Corp., National Report BB Quality Conference for Community and Justice, National Foundation for Teaching Review WW Entrepreneurship, Vanguard Urban Improvement Association ■ Higher Education Institutions: New York City College of Technology, Queensborough Community College, St. Joseph’s College ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: Theatre for New Audiences ■ Not-for-Profit: New York City School-to-Work Alliance, Construction Skills 2000 ■ Corporate: New York City Transit Authority, United States Postal Open House Service, Building Trades Local, Con Edison, Keyspan, Metro North Railroad, Information Long Island Railroad ■ Other: New York City Transport Workers Union, Building An Open House is held in October Trades Local and December. Please call the Parent Coordinator, Arlene Young, at EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 718-647-5204, ext. 1194 for details ■ Leadership & Support: Conflict Resolution, Consultative Council, Leadership, including exact dates and to Peer Mediation, Community Service ■ Academic: Honor Society, Shakespeare arrange an individualized Festival ■ Artistic: Chorus, Band, Dance ■ Clubs: Yearbook, Newspaper, tour. Debate, Computers, Chess, Math, Steppers, Skills USA PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Bowling

Important Information! ■ Extended Day Program

Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School DBN 19K615 ■ 286 TRANSIT TECH CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application! CTE SCHOOL

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Computer Science 9 165 1112 (Computer Science & Technology) Computer applications to solve problems concerning art, Ed. Opt.

K69A Brooklyn business, database, graphics, internet, mathematics, music, networks, physics, programming, desktop publishing 10 5 51

Machine Tool Design and Manufacturing 9 30 254 (Computer Science & Technology) Computer-aided design to research, interpret and K69J Screened manufacture precision-machined parts, computerized numerical control milling machines, lathes and computerized equipment 10 5 16

Electronics Technology and Networking 9 60 425 (Computer Science & Technology) Computer circuitry, micro programming, Local Area K69K Screened Networks, networking technology and advanced electronics options, including computer hardware and software troubleshooting 10 5 24

Commercial Electrician with Motor Control Technology 9 50 304 (Computer Science & Technology) Computer circuitry, hardware and assembly, analog and K69L Screened digital electronics, troubleshooting, repair of industrial/ residential circuitry, and motor systems with programmable 10 5 19 logic controllers

Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School DBN 19K615 ■ 287 TRANSIT TECH CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application! CTE SCHOOL Brooklyn

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Transit Transportation Technology 980 543 (Engineering) Electrical and mechanical systems, hydraulics, K69M Screened pneumatics, and small engine repair associated with New York City Transit 10 5 30

Pre-Engineering 935 309 (Computer Science & Technology) Emphasis on math and science using computer applications K69N Screened associated with inspection, repair, assembly and troubleshooting of robotics and LEGO systems 10 5 20

Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School DBN 19K615 ■ 288 URBAN ACTION ACADEMY

Address: Canarsie Educational Campus Subway: L to Rockaway Parkway followed by free 1600 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11236 shuttle bus to Avenue K Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B17, B42 to Avenue K; B6, B11, B82 to Tel: 718-290-8720 Rockaway Parkway & Flatlands Avenue Fax: 718-290-8721 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: www.urbanactionacademy.com

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility The Urban Action Academy is a small, personalized high school with a ■ Priority to students who challenging curriculum and a focus on community activism. At our school, attend an information session classes are project-based and interdisciplinary, and teachers in all subject areas ■ Then to New York City use sites in New York to complement instruction. Students also participate in an

residents Advisory program that aids their growth as learners and as citizens. Brooklyn Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: Electives in Business and Community Activism; daily Advisory ■ SETSS classes and weekly Town Hall Meetings; as we expand, we plan to offer ■ Special Class Advanced Placement Courses in World History, US History, English Literature & Composition, Biology and Economics ■ Language Class: Spanish ELL Programs ■ ESL PARTNERSHIPS Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Community-Based Organizations: 21st Century, Public Education Needs ■ School Opened: Sept 2008 Civic Involvement in Learning (PENCIL) ■ Higher Education Institutions: ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Amherst College, Brooklyn College, The City College of New York (CCNY), 9, 10, 11 Columbia University, Long Island University, New York University, St. John's ■ Expected Grade University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Urban Arts Partnership, Radio Configuration: 9-12 Rootz, American Museum of Natural History, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Accountability Reports Public Library, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museo del Barrio, The PEN/ 06-07 07-08 Faulkner Foundation ■ Not-for-Profit: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Progress N/A N/A Carmel Hill Fund Education Program, Institute for Student Achievement, Robin Report Hood Foundation, Teach for America ■ Corporate: Crate & Barrel Quality Review N/A N/A EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Leadership in Sports, Peer Mediation, Community Service ■ Academic: Additional support available in English, Math, Science and Social Studies ■ Artistic: Creative Writing, Dance, Design and Illustration, Important Information! Digital Photography, School of Rock ■ Clubs: Magna, Chess, Music ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Our school requires an ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Wrestling Academic Portfolio for ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball graduation ■ Extended Day Programs SCHOOL SPORTS offered ■ Basketball, Baseball ■ Internship Requirement

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Limited Urban Action Academy L50A 9 108 277 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

Urban Action Academy DBN 18K642 ■ 289 THE URBAN ASSEMBLY INSTITUTE OF MATH AND SCIENCE FOR YOUNG WOMEN

Address: 283 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Subway: A, C, F to Jay Street-Borough Hall; 2, 3, 4, 5, M, Tel: 718-260-2300 R to Court Street-Borough Hall Fax: 718-260-2301 Bus: B25, B38, B41, B52, B103 to Adams Street & Tech E-mail: [email protected] Place; B26, B51 to Cadman Plaza West & Tech Place Website: www.uainstitute.com Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th Our school is the only all girls school designed to encourage and foster the graders achievement of young women in math, science and technology. Our challenging curriculum uses interdisciplinary, inquiry-based models of learning that actively ■ Then to students who attend engage all students in both math and science and their other academic classes. an information session Through our partners, students have the opportunity to participate in a range ■ Then to New York City of internships. Our partners also connect our students with role models and residents mentors that inspire them not only to challenge their self-perceptions but also Special Education Services the stereotypes that currently exist for women in math and science today. ■ SETSS Additionally, our after-school programs provide unique opportunities for students ELL Programs to explore their interests in fields involving math and science. Our graduates will ■ ESL posses the skills needed to be successful in future careers and college and to Enrollment (10/31/2008) make the choices that positively impact their lives. ■ School Opened: Sept 2006 ■ COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Programs: Anatomy and Puppetry, Science of Cooking, Forensics, MOUSE Squad, Chemistry of Beauty Products, Physics of Dance, Logic of Ancient ■ Expected Grade Games; In-school advisor; State of the art science and technology equipment Configuration: 6-12 ■ Language Classes: French, Italian, Latin, Spanish Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress ■ Report N/A N/A Community-Based Organization: Crown Heights Mediation Center, Park Slope Center for Mental Health ■ Hospital Outreach: Long Island College Quality PP Review Hospital ■ Higher Education Institutions: Polytechnic University, Barnard College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Learning Through an Expanded Arts Program (LEAP), Shambala Center ■ Not-for-Profit: Girls Inc., Urban Assembly, MOUSE, Children’s Aid Society, Carrera Program, Power Play ■ Corporate: Thornton-Tomasetti Group, Con Edison, Alexander Interactive ■ Other: New York City Department of Design and Construction EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Important Information! ■ ■ We are an all girls, 6 – 12 school Leadership & Support: Leadership, Student Government, Advisory ■ Academic: Future Cities Competition; Community Service Projects such ■ Extended Day Program as St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital Mathathon, Lego League, New York Science & Engineering Fair, Sonia Kovalevsky Day for Young Girls in Math, Career Development Workshops & Seminars ■ Artistic: Math of Art, Recycling and Art, Digital Design, Visual Arts, Music ■ Clubs: Yearbook, Newspaper, Book SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Sisters in Sports Science, Power Play Team Sports, Track, Cross Country, Basketball, African Dance, Hip-Hop Dance, Yoga, Belly Dance

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Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Limited Young Women L54A 9 81 285 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

The Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women DBN 13K527 ■ 290 THE URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE Address: 4200 16th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204 Subway: F to Ditmas Avenue Tel: 718-438-3893 Bus: B23 to 16th Avenue & 43rd Street; B67 to Fax: 718-438-3527 McDonald Avenue & Cortelyou Road; B11 to 16th E-Mail: [email protected] Avenue & 49th Street or 50th Street Website: www.uascriminaljustice.org

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility The Urban Assembly School for Criminal Justice (UASCJ) is an all-girls school that ■ Priority to continuing 8th prepares students for college and the world of work, teaching them the content graders and skills necessary for future success. We help develop the work habits and ■ Then to students and study skills that promote academic achievement. Students are also encouraged residents of Brooklyn

to participate in the many after-school and extracurricular activities we offer as Brooklyn Special Education Services they are integral to future educational and work success. As an all girls school, ■ Collaborative Team Teaching our students are part of a tight-knit, multicultural community and benefit greatly (CTT) from our small size and unique personal attention. ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Accelerated Classes, Guest Speakers, Field Trips, Criminal ■ ESL Justice Elective Classes, Mentoring, Internships, SAT Prep, as we expand we Enrollment (10/31/2008) anticipate offering Advancement Placement Courses ■ Language Classes: ■ School Opened: Sept. 2007 Spanish, Latin ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 6, 7, 8, 9 PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ Expected Grade Community-Based Organizations: The Center For Urban Pedagogy, The ■ Configuration: 6-12 Urban Assembly Higher Education Institutions: Pace University, Duke University ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: Young Audiences New York ■ Not-for- Accountability Reports Profit: The Center For Courts in the Community ■ Corporate: Baker & Hostetler 06-07 07-08 LLP ■ Other: New York Police Department (NYPD), Federal Bureau of Progress Report N/A N/A Investigation (FBI) Quality Review N/A N/A EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Council, Big Sisters ■ Academic: Math Team, Tech Team ■ Artistic: Musical Theatre, Literary Magazine, Dance ■ Clubs: Book Club, French, Teen Iron Chef, Criminal Justice Project, Yoga Journey, Travel, Important Information! Knitting ■ We are a single-gender school for girls. SCHOOL SPORTS ■ ■ Our school observes a uniform dress Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, Track code: black pants and a shirt with the school logo ■ Community Service Requirement Open House Information Open Houses will be held every Thursday at 9 AM from October 2009 – January 2010. Please call (718) 438-3893 or email [email protected] for more information in the fall of 2009.

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Limited The Urban Assembly School for Criminal Justice L62A 9 81 New Program (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

The Urban Assembly School for Criminal Justice DBN 20K609 ■ 291 THE URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR LAW AND JUSTICE Address: 283 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Subway: A, C, F to Jay Street-Borough Hall; 2, 3, Site Accessibility: Not Accessible 4, 5, M, R to Court Street-Borough Hall Tel: 718-858-1160 Bus: B25, B38, B41, B52, B103 to Adams Street Fax: 718-858-4733 & Tech Place; B26, B51 to Cadman Plaza West & E-mail: [email protected] Tech Place Website: www.sljhs.org Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who “Knowlege of the law is power in the world.” The Urban Assembly School for attend an information session Law and Justice (SLJ) prepares students for college and beyond through a challenging academic program with an emphasis on law and debate. Students ■ Then to New York City are supported during their academic careers by personalized relationships with residents teachers and administrators. Graduates will be strong readers and writers who Special Education Services think critically, work cooperatively and question constantly. Through a four-year ■ Collaborative Team Teaching law sequence, students learn that school is not merely preparation for life; it (CTT) is life. SLJ students participate in the democratic process through involvement ■ SETSS in Student Council, Town Hall meetings and Youth Court. All students select ELL Programs a law-focused internship where they develop communication skills and an ■ ESL understanding of the role law plays in society. SLJ is committed to involving Enrollment (10/31/2008) families and community members with an open-door policy, frequent home ■ Total Students: 450 contact and monthly family events. Every student has an advisor who is the liaison between the family and the school. ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Accountability Reports ■ Programs: Interdisciplinary Law-Focused Curriculum: Core Law Courses, 06-07 07-08 Forensic Science/Criminology, Constitutional Law, Controversial Legal Issues; Progress College Now; Chemistry ■ Language Class: French ■ Advanced Placement Report N/A A Quality Courses: Calculus AB, Economics: Macro, English Literature and Composition Review PW PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corp., Madison Square Boys & Girls Club, Dr. White Community Center, Sadie Nash Leadership Project, Operation: Breaking Stereotypes, Young Men’s Christian Association of New York City (YMCA NYC) ■ Higher Education Institutions: Brooklyn Law School, New York University (NYU), Bates College, Important Information! Bryn Mawr College, University of Maine, Union College, Wesleyan College, ■ Our school observes a uniform Amherst College, Hamilton College, Harvard University (Association for Black dress code (school issued Harvard Women), Spelman College, Morehouse College ■ Cultural/Arts uniforms). Organizations: Brooklyn Academy of Music, Museum of Modern Art (MoMa), The Cooper Union (Saturday Arts Program), Downtown Community Television (DC-TV), Global Action Project, Ghetto Film School, Red Hook Community Justice Center (RHCJC) Summer Photography Institute ■ Not-for-Profit: The Urban Assembly, Welfare Law Center, Peter Jay Sharp Foundation ■ Corporate: Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP ■ Other: United States Attorney’s Office, Justice Resource Center, Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, Vera Institute of Justice EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Open House ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Sisterhood, Brotherhood, Operation: Breaking Stereotypes ■ Academic: Literary Magazine, Guys Read, Information Literacy Matters, Reading Excellence And Discovery (READ), Free SAT Prep See our website for dates and times: ■ Artistic: Choir, Dance, Step, Cheerleading, Photography, Film Editing, www.sljhs.org Courtroom Drama, Graffiti Arts ■ Clubs: Mock Trial, Teens Take the City, Student Council, Gay/Straight Alliance, Mentoring, New York University High School Law Institute, Spoken Word, Martial Arts

The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice DBN 13K483 ■ 292 THE URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR LAW AND JUSTICE (CONTINUED)

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball, Cross Country ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Track, Volleyball, Fitness and Athletics with Madison Square Boys & Girls Club Brooklyn

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The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice DBN 13K483 ■ 293 THE URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND ART Address: 49 Flatbush Avenue Extension, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Subway: A, C, F to Jay Street-Borough Hall; G to Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Hoyt Street; B, M, Q, R to DeKalb Avenue; 2, 3, 4, Tel: 718-858-0249 5 to Borough Hall Fax: 718-858-0492 Bus: B57, B61 to Tillary & Gold Streets; B67, E-mail: [email protected] B75 to Concord & Jay Streets; B 51 to Flatbush Website: www.uamusicandart.org Avenue Extension & Concord Street Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who The mission of The Urban Assembly School of Music and Art is to meet the attend an information session academic and emotional needs of students through a challenging curriculum. We integrate arts learning and self-expression in the curriculum and engage ■ Then to Brooklyn residents students through visits to museums, galleries, cultural institutions and internships, ■ Then to New York City focusing on engagement through the arts. Our school celebrates the diversity residents of our students and makes strong connections to the communities we serve. Special Education Services Students are evaluated through Art and Academic Portfolios, as well as New ■ Collaborative Team Teaching York State Regents exams. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Artist in Residence, Visiting Artist Series, Technology-based Art ■ ESL Instruction in Reason, ProTools, Logic, Garage Band, Photoshop, Illustrator, ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Final Cuts, Modul8, Arts-related Field Trips Language Class: Spanish ■ Total Students: 381 ■ PARTNERSHIPS Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Higher Education Institutions: Pratt Institute, New York University (Department of Recorded Music) ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Brooklyn Accountability Reports Academy of Music, Tribeca Film Institute, The Brooklyn Museum, Hip-Hop 06-07 07-08 Theater Festival, The Scratch DJ Academy, Sweat Equity Enterprises, Build Progress Magazine, Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Dancing Report N/A N/A Quality in the Streets, Urban Bush Women, Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, Review PP Grammy Foundation, Red Hot+Riot, Willie Mae Rock Camp, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Red Bull Music, Burton’s Chill Snow Boarding Program, Disney Theatrical Productions, Eyebeam, Urban Word NYC ■ Not-for-Profit: The Important Information! Urban Assembly ■ Corporate: Apple Computers, Sony BMG ■ Our school requires Art and Academic Portfolios for EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Assessment ■ Leadership & Support: Internships, Student Council ■ Academic: Spoken ■ Extended Day Program Word ■ Artistic: Mentoring with Visiting Artists, Artists Society ■ Clubs: Making ■ Saturday School required Beats Music Studio Production, Graphic Art Studio, Dance ■ Summer Studio Workshop required SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Boys: Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track ■ Girls: Cross Country, Indoor Track SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Intramural Sports

The Urban Assembly School of Music and Art DBN 13K350 ■ 294 THE URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND ART (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS 9 108 627 The Urban Assembly School of Music and Art Limited (Visual Art & Design) L02R Unscreened 10 10 32 Brooklyn

Open House Information Please contact Mackenzie King at 718-858-0249 for additional information.

The Urban Assembly School of Music and Art DBN 13K350 ■ 295 VICTORY COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL

Address: South Shore Educational Campus Subway: 2, 5 to Brooklyn College-Flatbush 6565 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236 Avenue; L to Canarsie-Rockaway Parkway Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: B6, B78, B82 to Ralph & Flatlands Avenues Tel: 718-968-1530 Fax: 718-968-1526 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.victorycollegiate.com Brooklyn

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who It is our goal to provide a challenging academic program in an environment attend an information session that fosters self-awareness and strong work habits, producing graduates who ■ Then to New York City are fully prepared for higher education and careers. We provide a rich canvas residents of opportunities for students to share ideas with each other, the staff, and the outside community. Our students participate in project-based learning in their Special Education Services classes and demonstrate mastery of the materials through academic portfolio ■ Collaborative Team Teaching assessment. The Advisory program is the heart and soul of our school, offering (CTT) students an opportunity for personal development and academic growth while ■ SETSS building close relationships within the school community. Our staff makes every ELL Programs effort to know each student and family well through small class size and a ■ ESL personalized approach to education which provides a structure for success. Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ School Opened: Sept 2007 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Programs: Advisory, Arts and Technology (including Fine Arts, Painting, 9, 10, 11, 12 Graphic Technology and Performing Arts), Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID), SAT preparatory courses, Regents Test Prep, College Accountability Reports Now ■ Language Class: Spanish 06-07 07-08 Progress PARTNERSHIPS Report N/A N/A ■ Quality Community-Based Organizations: Institute for Student Achievement, Review N/A N/A Greenwich Village Youth Council, Educational Network of Artists and Creative Theatre (ENACT), I Have a Dream Foundation, CAMBA, Frost Valley, Educators for Social Responsibility, Neighborhood Music and Arts, Groundwork Inc., The Hero Foundation ■ Hospital Outreach: The State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center ■ Higher Education Institutions: Open House Columbia University, Brooklyn College, Rutgers University, New York University, Fordham University, Kingsborough Community College, Pace University, John Information Jay College of Criminal Justice, St. John’s University, Stony Brook University, Monthly Open Houses held Boston College, Boston University, Long Island University ■ Cultural/Arts October through March. Organization: Brooklyn Museum Email the school for dates, times and to make a reservation. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Victory Scholars’ Society, “Big Sibs/Little Sibs,” Peer Mentoring, College Prep Workshops, Homework Help ■ Academic: National Honor Society, Academic Enrichment ■ Artistic: Literary Magazine, Drama, Cheerleading, Dance Group, Chorus, Fashion Design and Modeling ■ Clubs: Newspaper, Art, Knitting, French PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Football & JV Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball & JV Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

Victory Collegiate High School DBN 18K576 ■ 296 VICTORY COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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Victory Collegiate High School 9 81 288 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Limited Opportunity for academic growth and career exploration L41A

Unscreened Brooklyn through technology and course material 10 10 7

Important Information! ■ Summer Session ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code (polo shirt with the school’s logo paired with khaki pants or khaki skirt worn below-the-knee) ■ Extended Day Program ■ Weekend Program ■ Internship Requirement ■ Our school requires an Academic Portfolio for Assessment

Victory Collegiate High School DBN 18K576 ■ 297 W. H. MAXWELL CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL SLC - CTE SCHOOL Address: 145 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 Subway: A, C, J, L, M, Z to Broadway Junction Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible (East New York); A, C to Euclid Avenue Tel: 718-345-9100 Bus: B20, B83 to Liberty Avenue; B12, B14, B22, Fax: 718-345-5470 B40 to Pennsylvania Avenue E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.maxwellvhs.com Brooklyn

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility We offer academic classes along with professional preparation in Apparel Design ■ Open to New York City Technology, Communications Media, Cosmetology and Health Careers. The residents areas of professional preparation serve as the basis for our smaller learning Special Education Services communities. Thus, students experience high school in a more personal, friendly ■ Collaborative Team Teaching environment wherein individual attention is possible and each student's needs (CTT) are addressed. ■ SETSS ■ Special Class COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: AM & PM School, Saturday Literacy Center, College Now, ■ ESL Tutoring, Academic Intervention Service, Guidance, Saturday Cosmetology Enrollment (10/31/2008) and Barbering, Vacation Cultural Activities (schoolwide), Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Program, Cosmetology State Licensed, NYSED Certified, ■ Total Students: 987 Vision Tech NYSED Certified, Link Employment and Responsibility ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Now (LEARN) ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement 9, 10, 11, 12 Courses: English Literature and Composition, United States History Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress ■ Report FD Community-Based Organizations: Brooklyn Community Service Center, Counseling In Schools, Leadership Program, New York University (NYU) Quality PP Review Creative Arts Team, National Conference for Community and Justice, National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), HELP USA, Cypress Hills Development Corporation ■ Hospital Outreach: Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, Brooklyn Hospital Center, Downstate Medical Important Information! Center, Kings County Hospital Center, St. Mary’s Hospital ■ Higher Education ■ Our school observes a uniform Institutions: St. John’s University, Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), New dress code York City College of Technology, Kingsborough Community College, Medgar ■ Community Service Requirement Evers College, The ARTS Institute, Pratt Institute, Touro College, Technical ■ In addition to New York State Career Institutes (TCI) College of Technology, Brooklyn College ■ Cultural/Arts graduation requirements, students Organizations: Brooklyn Arts Council, Graphic Arts Educational Advisory are expected to complete eight Commission, Art Students League, Brooklyn Museum of Art (Digital Photography semesters of mathematics and Program), Summer Arts Institute ■ Not-for-Profit: United Way, Community Board science, as well as a full three 5, Local Government Agencies ■ Corporate: Long Island Beauty School, Christine year sequence in Career and Valmy, Rainbow Shops, Hair Design Institute, USA Today, Reliable Optics Lab Technical Education EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Skills USA, Distributive Education Club of America (DECA), Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), Desairologist Registry Program (Funeral Service Professional specializing in Cosmetology), Open House Formal Peer Mediation/Conflict Resolution, National Honor Society, National Information Thespian Society, Student Goverment Association, Teen Summit, Brooklyn For dates and times, please Student Activity Council ■ Academic: School Newspaper, Medical Journal, contact our Parent Coordinator, Fashion Magazine ■ Artistic: Advertising Design, Art, Drama, Modern Dance, Karen Scott, at 718-345-9100 Ballet, Music, Scrapbooking, Choir ■ Clubs: Yearbook, Computer, Unity, Math, ext. 1391 or 347-563-4288. Geography, Parenting, Cosmetology, International, Journalism PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling ■ Girls: Basketball, Softball, Volleyball

W. H. Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School DBN 19K660 ■ 298 W. H. MAXWELL CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

SLC - CTE SCHOOL

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Brooklyn Communications Media (Visual Art & Design) 9 66 358 Students learn the world of advertising through design, color theory, drawing and career exploration. Students learn K68A Ed. Opt. industry-based software to create presentations, graphics, web pages and desktop publishing. Students prepare for 10 10 17 MOS certification.

Medical Assisting/Billing and Coding (Health Professions) 9 78 375 Students learn basic medical concepts, anatomy & physiology, medical terminology, measuring vital signs and K68C Ed. Opt. medical billing & coding. Students are prepared for the 15 National Billing Certification Exam. 10 10

Vision Care Technologies (Health Professions) 9 38 137 Students learn basic optical skills including: anatomy & physiology, lens and frame measurement, reading eye K68F Ed. Opt. glass prescriptions and cutting, edging and tinting lenses. This program is affiliated with New York City College of 10 10 3 Technology.

Cosmetology, Salon Management and Nail Technology 9 63 355 (Cosmetology) A comprehensive program that prepares students for K68J Ed. Opt. college and the New York State licensing examination in cosmetology and nail technology. 10 10 14

Apparel Design Technology 952 238 (Visual Art & Design) Develop an awareness of fashion careers and learn the skills K68K Ed. Opt. of fashion illustration and marketing; computerized pattern making and clothing construction. 10 10 10

W. H. Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School DBN 19K660 ■ 299 WILLIAM E. GRADY CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL CTE SCHOOL Address: 25 Brighton 4th Road, Brooklyn, NY 11235 Subway: Q to Brighton Beach Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B36, B68 to Neptune Avenue & Ocean Tel: 718-332-5000 Parkway (the school is located east of Ocean Fax: 718-332-2544 Parkway and south of the Belt Parkway) E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.gradyhs.com Brooklyn

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Our learning community is molded in the Career & Technical Education tradition. ■ Open to New York City Respectful of our student’s self-worth, we dedicate ourselves to the development residents of an atmosphere that is caring, sharing and challenging. Through a variety of Special Education Services educational offerings, social and cultural experiences, athletic programs, work ■ Collaborative Team Teaching opportunities and service, we will develop the whole student. We will devote all (CTT) our resources to ensure that each student receives the education necessary to ■ SETSS meet the challenges of a changing world. ■ Special Class ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: Pre-Engineering Honors Program, Culinary Arts, Information Enrollment (10/31/2008) Technology, Cisco Networking, A+ Computer Repair, Construction Technology, Automotive Technology, Environmental Engineering, Facilities Management ■ Total Students: 1443 (HVAC), Media Arts (Radio & Television), Success Via Apprenticeship Teaching ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Program ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: 9, 10, 11, 12 English Literature and Composition, United States History Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress ■ Report CB Community-Based Organization: Good Shepherd Services, Sesame Flyers, Friends of Kaiser Park, Brighton Neighborhood Association ■ Higher Education Quality PP Review Institutions: St. John's University, DeVry College, New York City College of Technology, Kingsborough Community College, Polytechnic University, Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Institute for Design and Construction ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Theatre Development Fund, Brooklyn Public Library, The Art Institute of Philadelphia ■ Corporate: Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association, National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF), Automotive Youth Education Services, New York Oil Heat Association, National Oil Heat Research Alliance, Important Information! Operating Engineers of America/Local 30, Careers through Culinary Arts ■ Our school observes a uniform Program (C-CAP), Building Trades Council, Carrier Corporation, Construction dress code Skills 2000 ■ Other: Smalls Electrical Construction, Inc. ■ Extended Day Program ■ Internship Requirement EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ ■ Community Service Requirement Leadership & Support: Student Government, Skills USA, Peer Mediation ■ Student Summer Orientation and Conflict Resolution, Link Employment and Responsibility Now (LEARN) Program, Construction Skills 2000, MOUSE Squad ■ Academic: Vocational ■ To receive an endorsed CTE Industrial Clubs of America (VICA), For Inspiration and Recognition of Science Diploma, students at William E. and Technology (FIRST) Robotics, C-CAP, National Honor Society ■ Artistic: Grady HS are required to suc- Chorus, Steel Pans, Steppers, Double Dutch, Dance, Art Club, Web Design, cessfully complete a sequence Fashion Design ■ Clubs: Karate, Chess, Explorers, Student Government, of CTE classes, an internship Yearbook, Creative Writing, Women's Empowerment, Caribbean, Double Dutch, and pass an industry-based Robotics, Hispanic Cultural, Salsa, Scrabble exam in the CTE field of their choice. PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Cricket

William E. Grady Career and Technical Education High School DBN 21K620 ■ 300 WILLIAM E. GRADY CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

CTE SCHOOL

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Culinary Arts Entrepreneurship Academy (Culinary Arts) 9 145 507 Students complete a state certified three-year sequence in culinary arts and restaurant management; all students must take the industry exams for certification; students K67A Ed. Opt. are prepared for college and positions in the hospitality industry 10 17 13

Construction Technology Academy (Engineering) 9 90 333 Students complete a state certified three-year sequence including electrical installation, plumbing and carpentry; K67B Screened all students must take industry exams for certification; students are prepared for college and positions in the 10 11 13 construction industry

Pre-Engineering Academy (Engineering) Students complete a 4-year sequence that relates academic subjects to engineering concepts such as K67C Screened 9 70 227 manufacturing, robotics, and materials testing; students must take industry exams for certification; students are prepared for college and positions in the engineering field

Information Technology (Computer Science & Technology) 9 135 517 Students choose to enter either A+ Computer Repair or Cisco Networking; students have the opportunity to earn K67E Ed. Opt. course credit at DeVry college; students take industry exams; students are prepared for entry into college and 10 16 21 the information technology industry

William E. Grady Career and Technical Education High School DBN 21K620 ■ 301 WILLIAM E. GRADY CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application! CTE SCHOOL Brooklyn

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Willis H. Carrier Academy of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning 9 50 163 (Engineering) Students complete a state certified three-year sequence K67F Ed. Opt. including heating systems, air conditioning and ventilation; students must take industry exams for certification; students are prepared for college and 10 7 6 positions in the HVAC/Facilities Management field

Automotive Service Academy Technology (Engineering) 9 110 371 Students complete a three-year NATEF and state certified sequence that includes work on donated vehicles; K67N Ed. Opt. courses include steering and suspension, electricity and electronics, brakes and engine performance; students are prepared for college and positions in the automotive 10 13 11 field

Open House Information Wednesday, November 4, 2009 and Saturday, November 7, 2009; for additional information please check the schoool's website: www.gradyhs.com Showcase Information Every year, our Pre-Engineering students build a robot to compete against other schools.

William E. Grady Career and Technical Education High School DBN 21K620 ■ 302 WILLIAMSBURG HIGH SCHOOL FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN Address: Harry Van Arsdale Educational Campus Subway: G to Metropolitan Avenue; L to Lorimer 257 North 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: B39 to Broadway & Driggs Avenue; B44 to Tel: 718-388-1260 Bedford Avenue & Broadway; B46 to Broadway Fax: 718-486-2580 & Marcy Avenue; B59 to Grand Street & Driggs E-mail: [email protected] Avenue; B61 to Bedford Avenue & North 7th Street Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/14/K558

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Partnered with the New Jersey Institute for Technology, Williamsburg High ■ Priority to students who School for Architecture and Design is the only high school in the United States attend an information session to include historic architectural preservation as an academic theme. Our inter- ■ Then to Brooklyn residents disciplinary focus on Preservation Arts, Fine Arts, and Visual Arts, combined ■ Then to New York City with an artisan skills training and internship component is threaded throughout Brooklyn residents the core academic content areas. Students go on to pursue artisan and applied Special Education Services preservation skills, as well as participate in a professional internship program. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching The alignment of architecture and design with core academic areas will prepare (CTT) our students for multiple college and career pathways in architecture, design ■ SETSS and other related artisan professions. ELL Programs ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Programs: Honors Math, Science, English and Social Studies; Specialized classes in Architecture, Engineering and Design, College Now, Ace Mentoring ■ Total Students: 388 Program ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, Physics C: Electricity and 9, 10, 11, 12 Magnetism, Physics C: Mechanics, United States History Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress ■ Report N/A B Community-Based Organizations: Camelot Counseling Center and REACH after-school programs ■ Higher Education Institutions: New York City College Quality UU Review of Technology, Pratt Institute ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Museum of Modern Art, Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum ■ Not-for-Profit: St. Nicholas after- school programs ■ Other: Overcoming Obstacles Open House EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Information ■ Leadership & Support: After-school Programs with Community Organizations For Open House information and ■ Academic: PM School, Saturday Programs, Homework Helper, After-school appointments, please contact our Tutoring ■ Artistic: Drumline, Dance, After-school Art, Talent Show ■ Clubs: Parent Coordinator at (718) 388- Based on student interest 1260, ext. 190. Interested students and parents are encouraged PSAL SPORTS TEAMS to visit us for a ■ personal tour. Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Intramural Sports, Competitive Dance, Step Team

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Architecture (Engineering) 9 108 558 Limited Introduction to historic architectural preservation, K09X architecture, engineering and design concepts; students Unscreened participate in a professional internship program and 10 10 11 portfolio review.

Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design DBN 14K558 ■ 303 WILLIAMSBURG PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Address: Harry Van Arsdale Educational Campus Subway: G to Metropolitan Avenue; L to Lorimer 257 North 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: B39 to Broadway & Driggs Avenue; B44 to Tel: 718-302-2306 Bedford Avenue & Broadway; B46 to Broadway Fax: 718-302-3726 & Marcy Avenue; B59 to Grand Street & Driggs E-mail: [email protected] Avenue; B61 to Bedford Avenue & North 7th Street Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/14/K561 Brooklyn

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Nestled at the hub of one of the country's most vital arts centers, we offer a ■ Priority to students who challenging curriculum in a small school setting. We provide an education rich in attend information session math, science, technology, literature, world history and current events. Students ■ Then to New York City conduct original research, tour museums and explore New York's cultural life. residents Each grade takes an annual, overnight trip - freshmen participate in Living Special Education Services Environment labs in the wilderness of Upstate New York and upperclassmen visit ■ Collaborative Team Teaching colleges. Hands-on learning, supportive relationships, small classes, individual (CTT) attention and regular tutoring are the underpinnings of a program focused on ■ SETSS developing the skills required for success in college. ELL Programs ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Programs: Electives: Forensics, Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID), Media, Drama, Drawing, Website Design, Computer Technology, ■ Total Students: 472 Yearbook, Weight Training, Kaplan SAT Prep; Enrichment Activities and Courses ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): at Long Island University; Upward Bound Program at Pace University ■ Language 9, 10, 11, 12 Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, English Accountability Reports Literature and Composition, Spanish Language, United States History 06-07 07-08 Progress Report N/A A PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Society for the Preservation of Weeksville and Quality WW Review Bedford-Stuyvesant History, Crown Heights Community Mediation Center; El Puente, Center for Court Innovation, SPARK ■ Higher Education Institutions: Long Island University, Pace University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Democracy Collaborative, Lift Every Voice, 826 New York City, The Metropolitan Museum of Art ■ Not-for-Profit: Important Information! ■ New Visions for Public Schools, St. Nicholas Neighborhood Preservation, CityKids, Inc. Community Service Requirement ■ Corporate: Kaplan ■ Other: College Bound EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Council, Peer Mentoring, Peer Counseling, Peer Leadership, St. Nick's Tutoring, Greenpoint Youth Court ■ Academic: Open House Science Technology Entry Program (STEP), Oral History Project, National Information Honor Society ■ Artistic: Music Club, Talent Club, Fashion Club, Drumline Please contact Williamsburg Prep ■ Clubs: Urban Explorers, Drama Club, STEP Team, Recruiting Ambassadors, for tour dates in September, Rock Climbing, Cheerleading, Chess, Japanese, Spanish, Poetry October and November at 718-302-2306 or visit our website PSAL SPORTS TEAMS for more information. ■ Boys: Baseball, Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Intramural Basketball SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS 9 130 1081 Williamsburg Preparatory School K39X Limited (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened 10 5 29

Williamsburg Preparatory School DBN 14K561 ■ 304 WORLD ACADEMY FOR TOTAL COMMUNITY HEALTH HIGH SCHOOL Address: Thomas Jefferson Educational Campus Subway: 3 to Pennsylvania Avenue; A, C to 400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 Liberty Avenue Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B14 to Pennsylvania & Sutter Avenues; B15 Tel: 718-922-0650 to Pennsylvania & New Lots Avenues; B20, B83 Fax: 718-922-0709 to Pennsylvania & Blake Avenues E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.watchhealth.org

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility World Academy for Total Community Health High School (WATCH) prepares ■ Priority to students who students for careers in the health industry through a challenging program leading attend an information session to an Advanced Regents Diploma. WATCH creates a socially supportive learning ■ Then to students in the environment which ensures student success through access to internships and geographical catchment area ■ community service opportunities within the health care industry. Students are Brooklyn Then to Brooklyn residents not only prepared to enter institutions of higher education, but also learn how ■ Then to New York City to make healthy choices in their lives and advocate for the total health of their residents families, community, nation and world. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: WATCH Adventure Outward Bound, Chemistry, Forensic Science, ■ SETSS Internships and Job Placements, Mentoring, Community Service, Self Care ELL Programs Management Plan, Community Health Advisory, College Now; for more ■ ESL details please visit our website ■ Language Classes: French, Latin, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, English Literature and Composition, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Psychology ■ Total Students: 381 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS 9, 10, 11, 12 ■ Community-Based Organizations: Brownsville Multi-Service Family Health Accountability Reports Center, Groundwork For Success ■ Hospital Outreach: Memorial Sloan- 06-07 07-08 Kettering Cancer Center, Kings County Hospital Center, New York Methodist Progress Hospital, Brookdale Hospital and Medical Center, Wyckoff Heights Medical Report N/A B ■ Quality Center, State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center Higher Review PP Education Institutions: Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, Long Island University, Medgar Evers College, New York University (NYU) Nursing Bound Program, Brooklyn College, Syracuse University-Project Advance Program ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: Brooklyn Museum of Art ■ Not-for- Profit: New Visions for Public Schools, New Century High School, Brooklyn- Queens-Long Island Area Health Education Center EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government ■ Academic: Arista National Honor Society, School Newsletter ■ Artistic: Show Choir, Art ■ Clubs: Dance

Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code. ■ Students are expected to complete 40 hours of Community Service each year. ■ Students are expected to complete 4 years of Math and Science instruction.

World Academy for Total Community Health High School DBN 19K510 ■ 305 WORLD ACADEMY FOR TOTAL COMMUNITY HEALTH HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Brooklyn PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Cheerleading, Step Team

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9 108 581 Medical Science Limited (Health Professions) K65X Medical Careers Program, Hospital Internships available Unscreened 10 10 23

Open House Information Open House Information Sessions are held the second week in October. The dates are posted on our website: www.watchhealth.org.

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Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to to continuing 8th Our students are immersed in a Dual Language environment, where they learn graders American Sign Language in addition to the New York State Regents curriculum. Students are expected to graduate with second-language proficiency. ■ Then to New York City students who know Sign Language COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Programs: College Now, summer programs at various colleges, intensive Special Education Services instruction in American Sign Language, collaboration with The School of ■ SETSS Cooperative Technical Education for juniors and seniors interested in taking ELL Programs more intensive technical or vocational courses, community-based internships ■ ESL ■ Language Class: American Sign Langauge ■ Dual Language Program • American Sign Language PARTNERSHIPS Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Community-Based Organizations: New York City (NYC) Police Academy, ■ Total Students: 183 Housing Works Thrift Store, City Opera Thrift Store, Federation Employment and ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Guidance Services, Inc. (FEGS), New York Road Runners (NYRR) Higher 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Education Institutions: City University of New York (CUNY), Baruch College, LaGuardia Community College, Gallaudet University, Rochester Institute of Accountability Reports Technology (RIT) ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Children's Museum of Manhattan 06-07 07-08 ■ Corporate: Public Education Needs Civic Involvement in Learning (PENCIL) Manhattan Progress Report FB Quality EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Review P UPF ■ Leadership & Support: Student Council, Peer Mediation, Conflict Resolution, School Newspaper in print and video, Mock Debates ■ Academic: ACT and SAT Test Preparation, After-school Mentoring and Tutoring, Community and Museum Important Information! Internships, Regents Test Preparation, One-on-one tutoring in all subjects, ■ Extended Day Program Student Discussion Boards ■ Artistic: Visits to American Sign Language (ASL) ■ Student Summer Orientation Interpreted Broadway shows, Video Production and Editing, Artist in Residence ■ Weekend Program offered from Children's Museum of the Arts ■ Clubs: Arts and Crafts, Drama, Academic ■ Our student body is composed of Bowl, Knitting, Dance, American Sign Language (ASL), Computer-Photoshop, deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing Girl's Club, Boy's Club, Weight Room, Yearbook, Comic Books, Chess students ■ Our students graduate with bilingual PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Open House Information language proficiency (American Sign ■ Boys: Basketball Please call our Parent Coordinator, Angie Diaz, Language & English) at 917-326-6658 for information regarding Open SCHOOL SPORTS House dates and times. ■ Basketball, Volleyball

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

English/American Sign Language Dual Language 9 75 213 Environment M54A Screened (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) 10 10 10

Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Attendance at an information session Interview, Writing Sample, Review of Attendance & Punctuality

"47" The American Sign Language and English Secondary School DBN 02M047 ■ 311 A. PHILIP RANDOLPH CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL SLC SCHOOL Address: 443 West 135th Street, New York, NY 10031 Subway: 1 to 137th Street-City College; A, B, C, D Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible to 145th Street; 4, 5, 6 to 125th Street Tel: 212-926-0113 Bus: M4, M5 to Broadway & 137th Street; M18 to Fax: 212-281-2726 138th Street & Convent Avenue; M100, M101 to E-Mail: [email protected] Amsterdam Avenue & 138th Street; BX19 to 145th Website: www.aprchs.net Street & Convent Avenue

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City We offer students a college preparatory experience within the context of a residents supportive learning community. Our focus is to engage students in a challenging academic program that has students excelling in the fields of science, engineering Special Education Services and the humanities. Our students are exposed to meaningful community service ■ Collaborative Team Teaching and internship experiences that allow them to shadow health care professionals. (CTT) Our location on The City College of New York (CCNY) campus affords students ■ SETSS an opportunity to attend college courses, seminars and special events that ■ Special Class serve to enrich their high school experience. Qualified students can earn up to 15 college credits during their high school years. Manhattan ELL Programs ■ ESL ■ Bilingual Program COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Spanish ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Enrollment (10/31/2008) Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Computer Science A, Economics: Macro, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, ■ Total Students: 1370 Physics B, Psychology, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, United States ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): History, World History 9, 10, 11, 12 Accountability Reports PARTNERSHIPS 06-07 07-08 ■ Hospital Outreach: St. Luke’s Hospital, Harlem Hospital Center, Gateway ■ Progress BB Medical Higher Education Institution: The City College of New York Report ■ Quality Corporate: Sound Business Incorporated, Kaplan Educational Services, Review PP Magazine Publishers of America, Dominican’s on Wall Street EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Peer Mediators, Arista, Kaplan Mentoring, Mentoring USA ■ Academic: Debate Team, School Newspaper ■ Artistic: Poetry, Songwriting, Band, Chorus Group ■ Clubs: Chess, Dance, Percussion, Christian, Sisterhood, Cheerleading, English Drama, Spanish Drama, Film, Math PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Cheerleading

Open House Information Please contact the school for Open House dates and times.

A. Philip Randolph Campus High School DBN 06M540 ■ 312 A. PHILIP RANDOLPH CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application! SLC SCHOOL

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Academic Professions (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Liberal arts curriculum; electives are offered in all subject M19B Ed. Opt. 9 75 1843 areas, including technology Humanities Program (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Students participate in an enriched, interdisciplinary curriculum with a focus on the humanities; the program M19C Screened 9 74 823 offers credit bearing college courses, Advanced Placement courses and a variety of exciting electives.

Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Engineering (Engineering) This academy has a strong foundation in math and science; Electives include Computer Assisted Design (CAD), Cisco M19J Screened 9 135 1193 and computer programming; Students that successfully complete their core courses have an opportunity to Manhattan take Advanced Courses at City College

Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Medical Professions Academy (Health Professions) The Medical Professions Academy, a science based program, requires students to take four years of science M19K Screened 9 165 1430 and math, with medical based electives; Students who complete the core courses will have an opportunity to take advanced courses at City College.

A. Philip Randolph Campus High School DBN 06M540 ■ 313 ACADEMY FOR SOCIAL ACTION: A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL

Address: 509 West 129th Street, New York, NY 10027 Subway: 1 to 125th Street; 2, 3, A, B. C. D to Site Accessibility: Not Accessible 125th Street followed by M100 or M101 Tel: 212-234-3102 Bus: M4, M104 to 129th Street & Broadway; M5 Fax: 212-234-8597 to 129th Street & Riverside Drive; M60, M100, E-Mail: [email protected] M101 to 125th Street & Amsterdam Avenue Website: www.harlemasa.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th In collaboration with the College Board, Academy for Social Action is committed graders to combining a challenging academic curriculum with a civic-minded educational program geared toward building leadership, scholarship and fellowship. Our ■ Then to students who attend students will learn to think critically, communicate effectively and be open to an information session new experiences and ideas as they prepare for future success in college and ■ Then to New York City their careers. Students should be eager to bring change to their communities residents and the world. Special Education Services ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Manhattan ELL Programs ■ Programs: Individualized college, Academic and Career Planning; Advisory ■ ESL programs; All students will participate in service learning projects and Internships Enrollment (10/31/2008) with an emphasis on social justice, College Now ■ Total Students: 316 ■ School Opened: Sept 2007 PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Higher Education Institutions: The City College of New York (CCNY), ■ 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Wheelock College Cultural/Arts Organizations: ArtsConnection, Music Theatre International ■ Not-for-Profit: The College Board, College for Every Accountability Reports Student (CFES), Building with Books, Impact Coalition Debate Teams, New York 06-07 07-08 Cares, VH1, iMentor, Magic Box Productions Progress Report N/A N/A Quality EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Review N/A N/A ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government ■ Clubs: Digital Media, Debate Team, Hip-Hop Dance, African Dance, Step Team, Broadway Junior Drama, Chess, Chorus SCHOOL SPORTS Open House ■ Cooperative, Healthy, Active, Motivated, Positive Student (CHAMPS) Middle Information School Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field Please contact the school directly for dates and times. Important Information! ■ Summer Session ■ Internship Requirement ■ Our school observes a uniform ■ Community Service Requirement dress code ■ Our school requires an Academic ■ Extended Day Program Portfolio for Assessment ■ Bi-weekly Saturday Academy ■ Student Summer Orientation

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Academy for Social Action: A College Board Limited School M01A 9 81 440 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

Academy for Social Action: A College Board School DBN 05M367 ■ 314 ACADEMY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SECONDARY HIGH SCHOOL Address: 410 East 100th Street, New York, NY 10029 Subway: 6 to 96th Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: M15 to 100th Street Tel: 212-860-5854 Fax: 212-860-6008 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/04/M635

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th Founded in 1980, the Academy of Environmental Science Secondary School graders is a supportive school community. Our program features elective courses in Environmental Science and we are actively engaged in bringing new programs ■ Then to District 4 residents and resources to the school. Students are expected to take four years of Math ■ Then to New York City and Science classes. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: Environmental Science electives, Rooftop Botanical Garden, ■ SETSS Teachers College Reading and Writing Workshop (9th grade), Roads to Success ■ Special Class Program ■ Language Class: Spanish ELL Programs ■ ESL PARTNERSHIPS ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Community-Based Organizations: New York Beacon Program, Stanley ■ ■ Total Students: 558 Isaacs Reach for The Stars, Harlem RBI, Trust for Public Land Cultural/Arts Organizations: The American Place Theatre Literature to Life Program, The ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Leadership Program ■ Not-for-Profit: College for Every Student (CFES) 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Accountability Reports EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 06-07 07-08 ■ Leadership & Support: Counseling program, Peer Tutoring, After-school Manhattan Progress Report CC Tutoring, Saturday Academy Regents Review, College Tours, CFES Mentoring groups ■ Academic: Environmental Science theme trips, Literary Magazine, Quality U UPF Review Science Club, National Junior Honor Society, National Honor Society ■ Artistic: Drama, Singing and Dance clubs through The Leadership Program and Stanley Isaacs Focus Forward Grant, Art internships through the Career Development Program Open House PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Information ■ Boys: Basketball Please call Karen Carter or Ramona Jennett at 212-860-5854 for information regarding Open House SCHOOL SPORTS ■ dates and times Track and Field, Flag Football, Volleyball, Baseball

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Environmental Science for New Students (Environmental Science) M43A Ed. Opt. 9 55 600 Curriculum emphasizes math and science Environmental Science for Current Students For (Environmental Science) M43B Continuing 95043 See above description 8th Graders

Academy of Environmental Science Secondary High School DBN 04M635 ■ 315 ART AND DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL CTE SCHOOL Address: 1075 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10022 Subway: N, R to Lexington Avenue/59th Street; 4, Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible 5, 6 to 59th Street; E, V to Lexington Avenue/53rd Tel: 212-752-4340 Street Fax: 212-752-4945 Bus: M31, M57 to 2nd Avenue & 57th Street; E-Mail: [email protected] M15, M98, M101, M102, M103 to 57th Street Website: www.artanddesignhs.com

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City For over seventy years, the High School of Art and Design has nurtured residents talented students through its extensive art program to become accomplished professionals. Located in the heart of New York City’s cultural center, we are Special Education Services a community of scholars dedicated to fostering the creative and academic ■ Collaborative Team Teaching talents of each of our gifted art students. We are nationally known for our design (CTT) programs in architecture, fashion design, graphic design, illustration and digital ■ SETSS photography and video technology. Graduates from our school are leaders in the ■ Special Class field of art and the community at large.

Manhattan ELL Programs ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Bilingual Programs ■ Programs: Architecture, Visual Art and Design, Honors Art, Digital Photography • Chinese and Filmmaking, Graphic Design, Game Design, Curatorial Studies (Gallery • Spanish Design), Virtual Enterprise: Interior Design Firm, Web Design, Advertising, Enrollment (10/31/2008) College Now, Portfolio Development, Saturday Enrichment, School of Visual Arts (SVA) Liberty Partnership, Professional Mentoring, Link Employment ■ Total Students: 1384 and Responsibility Now (LEARN) ■ Language Classes: Chinese (Mandarin), ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): French, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Art History, Biology, Calculus 9, 10, 11, 12 AB, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Accountability Reports Composition, Spanish Language, Studio Art: 2-D Design, Studio Art: Drawing, 06-07 07-08 United States History, World History Progress BB Report PARTNERSHIPS Quality Review PW ■ Community-Based Organizations: Friends of Art and Design ■ Higher Education Institutions: Parsons School of Design, Hunter College, School of Visual Arts (SVA), Fashion Institute of Technology, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, New York Institute of Technology ■ Cultural/ Important Information! Arts Organizations: Museum of Modern Art, Cooper-Hewitt National Design ■ Students enjoy Art Studio time for Museum, PS Art, American Institute of Architects (AIA), Center for Architecture an hour and a half every day for Foundation, The Art Directors Club, Museum of Arts and Design, Center for their four year high school career. Arts Education, Museum of African Art, Greenwich House Music School, ■ Interested parents may request Roundabout Theatre Company, Studio in a School, The Metropolitan Museum individual tours with their children. of Art ■ Not-for-Profit: American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), Urban Land Please call the school at 212-752- Institute, Junior Achievement, Young Audiences New York ■ Corporate: David 4340 for more information. Yurman, Louis Vuitton, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, KPMG Accounting, ■ Extended Day Program Apple, Virtual Enterprise International ■ Financial Institutions: Work in Support ■ ■ Our school requires an Artistic of Education (W.I.S.E.) Economics Program Other: New York State Liberty Portfolio for graduation. Partnership with School of Visual Arts EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Macaulay Honors, NY Cares, Princeton University, School Student Leaders, National Honor Society, Peer Tutoring, Teen Tutoring ■ Academic: The Art Students League of New York, New York (NY) Cares/ Kaplan Saturday SAT Prep, School of Visual Arts (SVA) Tutoring ■ Artistic: Annual special events including exhibitions at the United Nations and numerous other area cultural centers, Spring Arts Festival, Arts Cafe, Literary Arts Journal, Theater Arts, Fashion Show, exhibitions in Kenny Art Gallery, The Art Directors Club, Apollo Theater, Sweat Equity Enterprises, Municipal Art Society, AIGA NYC

Art and Design High School DBN 02M630 ■ 316 ART AND DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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Mentoring ■ Clubs: Yearbook, Newspaper, Literary Journal, Old Open House Hat, Mock Trial, Weightlifting, Drama, Animation, Ceramics, Silk Screening, Gay/Straight Alliance, Music, Photoshop, Portfolio Information Development Join us for our Open Houses on October 15, October 29, November 12 or December 3, 2009. PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Sessions begin at 5:30 PM and again at 6:00 ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Fencing, Soccer, PM. Each session will be followed by a building Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Softball, Volleyball tour and classroom presentation. Parents and prospective students are welcome to tour Art SCHOOL SPORTS and Design High School and meet faculty and ■ Weight Training, Nautilus Training, Spinning, Basketball, students. The Open House will also include Volleyball, Aerobic Training, Team Handball discussions designed to prepare students for our examination and the portfolio assessment. Showcase Information Prospective students are welcome to visit our Kenny Art Gallery during our exhibits. Please call the school for the schedule of Reminder: exhibits for the fall of 2009. Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL Manhattan PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Architectural Design; Art & Design (Visual Art & Design) 9 380 2553 After a Foundations course in 9th grade, students will select one of the following majors: Cartooning & M60J Audition Animation, Fashion Design/Costume Design, Illustration and Graphic Design or New Media 10 25 118

Audition Information: Present a Portfolio consisting of 10-20 pieces in a variety of media. Audition consists of a Portfolio evaluation and art assessment. For the assessment, students will be asked to draw from a live model, draw from imagination, solve spatial problems.

2009 Audition Dates Audition Groups Date Start Time Manhattan and Staten Island Saturday, November 14, 2009 8:45 AM Brooklyn and Queens Saturday, November 21, 2009 8:45 AM Bronx Saturday, December 5, 2009 8:45 AM Brooklyn and Manhattan Saturday, December 12, 2009 8:45 AM Sabbath Observers and Conflicts Sunday, December 20, 2009 8:45 AM For audition for all programs, bring a Portfolio of 10-20 pieces of work, as well as pens, pencils, erasers and rulers. The audition will take approximately two and one-half hours. The Portfolio should be in a variety of media indicating the breadth of the applicant's artistic expression.

Art and Design High School DBN 02M630 ■ 317 BARD HIGH SCHOOL EARLY COLLEGE

Address: 525 East Houston Street, New York, NY 10002 Subway: F, V to Lower East Side-2nd Avenue Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: M14D to Mangin Street; M21 to Avenue C Tel: 212-995-8479 Fax: 212-777-4702 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.bard.edu/bhsec

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City This innovative program created by the New York City Department of Education residents and Bard College enables highly motivated students with diverse interests and backgrounds to move, in four years, from ninth grade through the first two years Special Education Services of college, earning the Associate of Arts degree (AA), in addition to a high school ■ SETSS diploma. The AA degree is equivalent to 60 college credits so that students ELL Programs will be eligible to transfer as juniors to colleges and universities throughout the ■ ESL United States. Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) is founded on the belief Enrollment (10/31/2008) that many young adults are ready and eager to do serious college work at age sixteen. The curriculum in grades 9 and 10 prepares students to move directly Manhattan ■ Total Students: 575 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): into college. Small seminar style classes focus on discussion, writing as a tool for 9, 10, 11, 12 coming to understanding, analysis of primary source materials and experimental data, as well as developing students with the analytical skills to pursue their own Accountability Reports intellectual and artistic passions. 06-07 07-08 Progress N/A B COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Report ■ Quality Programs: In the first two years at BHSEC, students receive a solid grounding Review N/A P in mathematics, science, history, English and a second language, with a wide variety of arts classes and activities. They complete the state requirements in physical education and health. In the BHSEC College Program (11th & 12th grades), as part of the college curriculum, students embark on a liberal arts study which includes: First Year Seminar & Sophomore Seminar, college science with lab, a mathematics sequence, interdisciplinary social studies, second language and arts courses integrating study and practice. ■ Language Classes: Chinese Open House (Mandarin), Latin, Spanish Information Our Open House events will PARTNERSHIPS take place from 6:00 PM to ■ Community-Based Organizations: Lower Eastside Girls Club, Third Street 8:00 PM on the dates listed below: Music School Settlement ■ Higher Education Institutions: Bard College, Bard Thursday, September 24, 2009 College at Simon’s Rock, Rockefeller University ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 American Symphony Orchestra Monday, October 26, 2009 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Registration is required. ■ Leadership & Support: Community Council, Students for Human Rights, To register, please visit our Activists Caring Together, Project INTRO, BHSEC Student Activist Network website: ■ Academic: School Newspaper, Literary Magazine (“Cave Canon”), Yearbook www.bard.edu/bhsec. ■ Clubs: Step Team, Food Lover’s Forum, Dance Dance Revolution (DDR), Current Events, Model United Nations, Philosophy, Chess, Future Doctors and Scientists of America, Glamour Gals, The S - Word, Politicizer, Knitting for Animal Rights, Yoga, Treasure Box Sweater Drive, Cancer Awareness, Anime Film, Art, S + M’s Comic Strips, Swing

Bard High School Early College DBN 01M696 ■ 318 BARD HIGH SCHOOL EARLY COLLEGE (CONTINUED)

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball, Soccer, Tennis ■ Girls: Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Women’s Soccer, Co-ed Track

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS 9 152 3004 Early College (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) M51A Screened 10 12 143

Selection Criteria: English (85-100) Math (85-100) Social Studies (85-100) Science (85-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Interview Review of Attendance & Punctuality Manhattan

2009 Test Dates

All students who are interested in applying to Bard High School Early College must register for one of the test dates listed. You can register for the test on our website at www.bard.edu/bhsec. Students may take the exam at either our Manhattan or Queens location. You only need to take one assessment at one of our locations to apply to either or both schools. For dates and times in Queens please refer to Bard High School Early College II in the Queens section of the directory. Test Groups Date Start Time End Time

Tuesday, September 15, 2009 4:30 PM 6:00 PM

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 4:30 PM 6:00 PM Tuesday, September 29, 2009 4:30 PM 6:00 PM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Testing for incoming 9th and 10th graders Saturday, October 3, 2009 12:30 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:00 PM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Sunday, October 4, 2009 12:30 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:00 PM Testing for 9th and 10th grade students requiring 9:00 AM 12:00 PM Tuesday, November 3, 2009 extended time and/or other accommodations 1:00 PM 4:00 PM

Students who register for the test must bring a copy of their final 7th grade report card showing that they have a cumulative average of an 85 or above in English, Math, Social Studies and Science.

Bard High School Early College DBN 01M696 ■ 319 BARUCH COLLEGE CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL Address: 55 East 25th Street, New York, NY 10010 Subway: 6 to 23rd Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: M1, M2, M3, M5 to 23rd Street Tel: 646-660-6400 Fax: 646-660-6401 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.bcchsnyc.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to District 2 students Baruch College Campus High School (BCCHS) collaborates with Baruch College to create a challenging, interdisciplinary, liberal arts high school. This ■ Then to Manhattan students intensive four-year program asks students to explore the philosophical, ethical and residents and aesthetic dimensions of the human experience. We expect our students to Special Education Services become socially conscious, responsible leaders in our transforming world. ■ SETSS ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: Four-year course of study in Science, Math, English and History;

Manhattan Enrollment (10/31/2008) three years of Spanish; two years of Writing Arts and Visual Art; four-year ■ Total Students: 419 Advisory; Senior Institute (for support in the college process), Senior Exit Project ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): (defended before a panel), yearly Community Service, Electives: Writing and Film, 9, 10, 11, 12 Computer, Creative Writing, Drama, Psychology; Internships, College Courses, Mentoring ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Accountability Reports Biology, Calculus AB, English Literature and Composition, Government and 06-07 07-08 Politics: Comparative, Studio Art: Drawing, United States History Progress Report AA Quality PARTNERSHIPS Review PW ■ Community-Based Organization: Let’s Get Ready! ■ Higher Education Institution: Baruch College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Oratorio Society, Shakespeare at School, Town Hall Theater, Learning Important Information! ■ ■ through an Expanded Arts Program (LEAP) Not-for-Profit: Together Our All of our students receive an Resources Can Help (TORCH) Program, Inc., Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse Honors Diploma upon graduation. America (LEDA), Chinese Planning Council, Thirteen/WNET ■ Corporate: The ■ Community Service Requirement Investor Relations Group, The New York Times, Junior Achievement ■ Other: ■ Extended Day Program Friends House EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: National Honor Society, Community Service, Student Open House Government ■ Academic: Peer Tutoring ■ Artistic: Film, Chorus, Slam Poetry, Information Drama, Annual School Play, Literary Magazine, Yearbook, School Newspaper Please email the school for tour ■ Clubs: Feisty’s Charity, Key, Amnesty International, Model United Nations, Aspira, information after September 21, 2009. International Exchange, Yoga, Red Cross, Asian American, Music, National Honor Due to space limitations, we require Society, Aspira, Art, Lorax (environmental club), Ping-Pong, Hip-Hop, SQUAD, attendees to register in advance for Breakdancing a tour. Tours are not a requirement for admission. Priority is given PSAL SPORTS TEAMS to District 2 families for ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling tours. ■ Girls: Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Baruch College (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) M87A Screened 9 109 4424 Comprehensive interdisciplinary liberal arts program

Selection Criteria: English (85-100) Math (85-100) Social Studies (85-100) Science (85-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Baruch College Campus High School DBN 02M411 ■ 320 BEACON HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 227 West 61st Street, New York, NY 10023 Subway: 1, A, B, C, D to 59th Street-Columbus Circle Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Bus: M11 to 60th Street; M5, M7, M10, M104 to 61st Tel: 212-245-2807 Street Fax: 212-245-2179 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.beaconschool.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City Beacon offers a dynamic, inquiry-based curriculum for all students that exceeds residents standards set by the New York State Regents. Technology and arts are infused throughout the curriculum. Students must present performance-based projects Special Education Services to panels of teachers, pass the New York State English Language Arts (ELA) ■ Collaborative Team Teaching Regents exam and perform Community Service. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Free college classes at New York University (NYU), John ■ ESL Jay College, Hunter College, The City College of New York, Fordham Enrollment (10/31/2008) University; Students have the opportunity to travel to India, Mozambique, ■ Total Students: 1130 Spain, France, Costa Rica, Russia and England as part of classes; ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Special Arts Programs: Digital Animation, Music Theory, Choreography, ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Guitar, Percussion and Recording Studio; Honors Art Language Classes: Chinese, French, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Accountability Reports Calculus AB, Chemistry, Spanish Language 06-07 07-08 Progress BA PARTNERSHIPS Report ■ Quality Higher Education Institutions: New York University, John Jay College, Hunter Review WW College, Fordham University, Teachers College, The City College of New York Manhattan ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: American Museum of Natural History, Joyce Theater, Theatre Development Fund, Kaufman Foundation, New Museum, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York City Center, Museum of Modern Art

Open House EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Africana Caucus, Environmental Club ■ Academic: Information Debate, Model United Nations, Math, Chess, Newspaper, End of Tunnel Press Open House Dates for 2009: ■ Artistic: Drama, Dance, Photography, Poets, Arts Magazine, Yearbook, ■ October 8 for Manhattan and Musical Bands (Jazz, Blues and Rock) Bronx residents ■ November 2 for Brooklyn, Queens PSAL SPORTS TEAMS and Staten Island residents ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross ■ Open House events run Country, Fencing, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Wrestling from 5 - 7 PM ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Indoor ■ See the Beacon website for Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball additional dates SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Boys Ultimate & JV Ultimate Frisbee, Girls Ultimate & JV Ultimate Frisbee

Beacon High School DBN 03M479 ■ 321 BEACON HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS The Beacon School (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) 9 269 4738 Technology and arts are infused throughout the curriculum. Each year students must present performance-based M71A Screened projects to panels of teachers, and pass New York State ELA and Math A Regents tests and community service to 10 10 264 graduate.

Selection Criteria: English (85-100) Math (85-100) Social Studies (85-100) Science (85-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Manhattan Interview, Writing Sample, Portfolio, Review of Attendance & Punctuality

We seek students who demonstrate intellect and imagination. Each applicant must prepare and bring a Portfolio to the interview consisting of an English/Humanities component and a Science/Math component. A personal essay will be written at the interview session.

2009 Interview Dates Interview Groups Date Start Time End Time 9:00 AM 11:30 AM All students Saturday, November 21, 2009 12:30 PM 3:30 PM 9:00 AM 11:30 AM All students Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:30 PM 3:30 PM 9:00 AM 11:30 AM All students Saturday, December 5, 2009 12:30 PM 3:30 PM 9:00 AM 11:30 AM All students Sunday, December 6, 2009 12:30 PM 3:30 PM

All students Wednesday, December 9, 2009 3:30 PM 6:30 PM

Students who wish to be considered for admission must register on the school website at www.beaconschool.org for one of the interview dates. The dates for requesting an interview are from October 1, 2009 through November 22, 2009.

Beacon High School DBN 03M479 ■ 322 BREAD & ROSES INTEGRATED ARTS HIGH SCHOOL Address: 6 Edgecombe Avenue, New York, NY 10030 Subway: B, C to 135th Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: M3, M10 to St. Nicholas Avenue & 135th Street Tel: 212-926-4152 Fax: 212-926-4317 Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/05/M685

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City Bread & Roses Integrated Arts High School seeks to build a learning community residents that serves families in their desire to provide a challenging and meaningful education for their children. We believe that school should be a place of possibility Special Education Services where, in an atmosphere of academic and creative excellence, all students ■ Collaborative Team Teaching are challenged and prepared for higher education, the world of work and for (CTT) community involvment. In our small and nurturing environment students are known ■ SETSS as individuals. Parents, teachers, administrators, community-based organizations ■ Special Class and community members work collaboratively with students and with each other ELL Programs to develop individuals who can become successful, lifelong learners. We believe ■ ESL that our work is more than academic. We believe that all students must develop a ■ Bilingual Program positive sense of their own worth, respect for themselves and others, dedication • Spanish to hard work and a commitment to serve their communities. Enrollment (10/31/2008) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Total Students: 526 ■ Programs: College Now, Honors Classes, Association of Community ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN), Music ■ Language Classes: French, 9, 10, 11, 12 Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English Literature and Composition, Accountability Reports United States History 06-07 07-08 Manhattan Progress BB PARTNERSHIPS Report ■ ■ Quality Community-Based Organization: ACORN Hospital Outreach: New York- Review WW Presbyterian Hospital ■ Higher Education Institution: The City College of New York (CCNY) EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: SAT Prep, Tutoring ■ Academic: National Honor Society, PM School, Saturday School, Computer Technology ■ Artistic: Poetry, Open House Video Production, Photography, Drumming, Martial Arts ■ Clubs: Acorn, Step Information Team, Girl Talk, Gamers, Band (Jazz & Rock) November is Open House month at Bread & Roses. To schedule a PSAL SPORTS TEAMS visit to the school, please contact ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball ■ Girls: Basketball, Softball the office of the Parent Coordinator. SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Intramural Sports Teams Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code (burgundy polo shirt embossed with the school’s insignia and khaki pants).

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Bread & Roses Integrated Arts (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Interdisciplinary learning; Honors classes offered across all M98A Ed. Opt. 9 140 1097 disciplines and grades

Bread & Roses Integrated Arts High School DBN 05M685 ■ 323 THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL CTE SCHOOL Address: Graphics Educational Campus Subway: 1, C, E to 50th Street; N, R, W to 49th 439 West 49th Street, New York, NY 10019 Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: M10, M11 to 50th Street; M50 to 9th Avenue Tel: 718-935-3478 (valid through January 2010)

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility ■ We are a new small Career & Technical Education (CTE) high school. We expect Priority to students and our students to learn the fundamentals of business and entrepreneurship and to residents of Manhattan who graduate prepared for careers as business analysts, marketers, entrepreneurs, attend an information session and journalists. Students will also have opportunities for real-world learning in ■ Then to New York City the sports management industry through internships and other activities. Our residents who attend an graduates will also earn industry certifications in Microsoft Office and Workforce information session Readiness. ■ Then to students and residents of Manhattan COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Manhattan ■ Then to New York City ■ Programs: Journalism, Internships, Virtual Enterprise, Career & College residents Institute, Microsoft Office Specialist Industry Certification, National Occupational Special Education Services Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) Workplace Readiness Certification, ■ Collaborative Team Teaching Courses in Business and Entrepreneurship including Business Analysis & (CTT) Finance, Business Communications & Literacy, Entrepreneurship, Finance and ■ SETSS Marketing, Calculus, Graphic Arts and Corporate Communications ■ Language ■ Special Class Class: Spanish ELL Programs ■ ESL PARTNERSHIPS ■ Not-for-Profit: New Visions for Public Schools, Federation Employment and Enrollment (10/31/2008) Guidance Service (F·E·G·S) Health and Human Service System ■ Corporate: ■ School Opened: Sept 2009 ESPN The Magazine ■ Other: Virtual Enterprise ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Expected Grade ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, College Guidance ■ Academic: Configuration: 9-12 Extended Day Program ■ Artistic: Graphic Design & Layout, Website Design Accountability Reports ■ Clubs: Stock Market, Website Development, Entrepreneurs, Journalism, 06-07 07-08 Future Business Leaders of America Progress Report N/A N/A SCHOOL SPORTS Quality ■ Review N/A N/A As we expand, we plan to offer select PSAL and intramural sports.

Important Information! ■ Students work towards a New York State CTE endorsement in Business & Marketing and a Regents diploma ■ We have an Extended Day Program ■ Corporate internships are required in 11th or 12th grade ■ On certain days, we dress in business attire ■ Our school requires students to maintain a Career and College Portfolio

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Limited The Business of Sports School A14A 9 108 New Program (Business) Unscreened

The Business of Sports School DBN 02M393 ■ 324 CENTRAL PARK EAST HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 1573 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10029 Subway: 6 to 103rd Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4 to 106th Street; M106 to 5th Tel: 212-860-5929 or Madison Avenue Fax: 212-860-2938 Website: www.cpehs.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City Our ninth grade students wrote: "We are proud to be CPEHSIANS! CPEHS has residents great programs and after-school activities, like Robotics, our school newspaper, PSAL sports teams and many student clubs. Our teachers are great advisors and Special Education Services because they care about us, we have become like a family. They help us understand ■ Collaborative Team Teaching the class-work and homework, and they are always available to help you before and (CTT) after school. We love the field trips to museums, parks, and colleges and the honor ■ SETSS roll trips to great events like Knicks and Yankees games, ice skating, and current ELL Programs movies at theaters that connect to our coursework. Lunch outside the school for all ■ ESL kids is another great thing about the school." Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 328 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Programs: Advanced Regents Honors Program, College Summit, College 9, 10, 11, 12 Now, Mount Sinai Hospital Internships, Forensics, Adobe Digital Photography, National Honor Society, Peer Tutoring, Community Service, Internships, SAT Accountability Reports Prep, College and Career Advisement ■ Language Class: Spanish 06-07 07-08 Progress BA PARTNERSHIPS Report ■ Quality Community-Based Organizations: East Harlem Tutorial Program, Girls, Inc. Review PP of New York City, Double Discovery, Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) Manhattan Scholars Prgram, Minds Matter, Step-Up Program, College Summit, Search & Care Community Service, Harlem Community Justice Center, Youth Futures Network ■ Hospital Outreach: Mount Sinai Hospital Education Department, Clinic Plus Program ■ Higher Education Institutions: Teachers College National Academy for Excellent Teaching (NAFET), Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), The City University of New York (CUNY), Monroe College ■ Corporate: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics, Bloomberg LLC, Trust for Public Land, Credit Suisse, Robin Hood Foundation EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: College Summit Peer Leaders, Student Council, Step-Up Program, Internships, Peer Tutors, Girls, Inc. ■ Academic: Robotics Team , National Honor Society, Peer Tutoring ■ Artistic: Anime Club, Film Club, Knitting Club ■ Clubs: Go Green! Environmental, Chess, School Newspaper, Community Service, Cheerleading PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Outdoor Track SCHOOL SPORTS ■ East Harlem Pride After-school Sports and Athletics Program, Cheerleading Team

Central Park East High School DBN 04M555 ■ 325 CENTRAL PARK EAST HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS 9 100 1713 Central Park East M86A Screened (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) 10 10 90 Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Manhattan

Open House Information Open Houses for prospective students are scheduled every fall. Please contact Sherry Lisbon, Parent Coordinator, at 212-860-5929, ext. 5350 for details and information.

Central Park East High School DBN 04M555 ■ 326 CHELSEA CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL CTE SCHOOL Address: 131 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013 Subway: 1 to Houston Street; 6, A, N, Q, R to Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Canal Street; C, E to Spring Street Tel: 212-925-1080 Bus: M6, M21 to Spring Street & 6th Avenue; M20 Fax: 212-941-7934 to Spring & Varick Streets E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/02/M615

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Manhattan Chelsea Career and Technical Education (CTE) High School and its three residents small learning communities offer a strong academic program in addition to a challenging and cutting edge Career and Technical Education Curriculum. ■ Then to New York City The campus holds three Academies: SoHo Business, SoHo Communication residents Arts and Chelsea Technical. Each of the programs has state-of-the-art computer Special Education Services labs. In fact, we can boast about one of the best ratios of computers to students ■ Collaborative Team Teaching in the city. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Special Class ■ Programs: Business Information Technology, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) ELL Programs Certification, C-Tech Certification, Cisco Certification, Photoshop, New York City ■ ESL Transit Authority Apprenticeships, SAT/Princeton Review, United States Court ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) of Appeals, Digital Day Camp, College Now, Bridges Advanced Placement ■ Total Students: 768 Courses: Calculus AB, Government and Politics: United States, Physics B, Spanish Language, United States History ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Community-Based Organizations: Directions for Our Youth, The Door, 06-07 07-08 Junior Achievement, CitiKids, Parks Conservation Corp., Youth Adventure, Manhattan

Progress FF Contemporary Arts Agency, US Department of Labor, Placement Referral Center Report ■ Quality Higher Education Institutions: Monroe College, Borough of Manhattan Review U UPF City College, DeVry Institute, Parsons School of Design, Teachers College Columbia University, Cornell University (Transqual Program) ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Theater for a New Audience, Here Cafe, Brooklyn Academy of Music Shakespeare Program, Center for the Arts, Epic Theater ■ Not-for-Profit: Important Information! Peter Jay Sharp Foundation, Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York ■ Chelsea High School is located in (CIDNY); Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities the heart of SOHO, just south of (VESID) ■ Corporate: Morgan Stanley, Cisco, BMG Distributions, Young Bovis, Spring street. Creative Artist Agency, Taconic Management, USA Today, Construction Skills ■ Chelsea’s three programs lead 2000 ■ Other: Co-op Tech to industry certification and the potential to make money while EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES attending college. ■ Leadership & Support: Mentoring, Internships, Honor Society, Distributive Education Club of America (DECA) ■ Academic: Computer, Environmental, Electrical Engineers ■ Artistic: Internships, Drama, Dance, Music, Anime ■ Clubs: Chess Open House PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Information ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Parents may visit our school at any Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, time. Our student interns will give Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball you a tour of the building and one of our directors will talk about our programs.

Chelsea Career and Technical Education High School DBN 02M615 ■ 327 CHELSEA CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application! CTE SCHOOL

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS SoHo Business Academy (Computer Science & Technology) 9 30 982 Focus on infusing business technology throughout the M67A Ed. Opt. academic course work, interdisciplinary, project-based curriculum, internships with firms are available 10 10 73 Chelsea Technical Academy/Cisco (Computer Science & Technology) Chelsea Technical Academy includes: C-Tech- a realistic hands-on training in systems and methods in the M67B Screened 9 35 774

Manhattan telecommunication fields; Cisco- centers on computer networking; A+certification- the design, development, support and management of computer systems. Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

SoHo Communication Arts Academy 9 60 756 (Visual Art & Design) Commercial and Fine Arts, including Creative Design M67E Ed. Opt. and PhotoShop 10 10 61

Chelsea Career and Technical Education High School DBN 02M615 ■ 328 CHOIR ACADEMY OF HARLEM

Address: 2005 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10035 Subway: 4, 5, 6 to 125th Street; 1, 2, 3, A, B, C to Site Accessibility: Not Accessible 125th Street followed by M60, M100, BX15 Tel: 212-289-6227 Bus: M1 to 128th Street; BX15, M60, M100, M101 Fax: 212-289-4195 to 125th Street & Madison Avenue Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/05/M469

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing Choir Academy of Harlem is a performing arts school founded by Dr. Walter J. 8th graders Turnbull of the Boys Choir of Harlem. We are a small, personal community that serves students in grades 6-12, offering them a challenging academic program ■ Then to District 5 students and a strong foundation in choral music, instrumental music, dance and drama. ■ Then to New York City In addition to Honors courses and Advanced Placement courses, students also residents have the opportunity to participate in a variety of performances to showcase their Special Education Services musical and artistic talents. The goal of our school is to ensure that each student ■ SETSS graduates to become a productive citizen and a life-long learner. ELL Programs ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Programs: Vocal music, Instrumental Music, Dance, Business, Kaplan, SAT ■ Total Students: 387 Prep, Honor Society, Student Government Association, Honors Courses,Test ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Prep, After-school Enrichment, College Trips Language Class: Spanish ■ 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Advanced Placement Courses: English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Spanish Language Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress DC ■ Community-Based Organizations: YWCA, The Netherlands American

Report Manhattan Quality Community Trust, PENCIL, City Year, Materials for the Arts, Cut Above Program, Review P UPF LensCrafters ■ Higher Education Institutions: City College of New York ■ Financial Institutions: Banking on Our Future Important Information EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Our school observes a uniform ■ Leadership & Support: SAT Prep, Student Government Association (SGA), dress code. National Junior Honor Society (MS), National Honor Society (HS), Peer ■ Student Summer Orientation Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Saturday Academy, Test Prep, Yearbook ■ For Audition Information and Committee, Step Team ■ Academic: Financial Literacy, Debate Team, National Dates, please contact the school Honor Society ■ Artistic: Band, Dance, Choir at 212-289-6227. PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Girls: Soccer SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Cheerleading, Step Team, Indoor and Outdoor Track, Baseball, Golf Partnerships, Floor Hockey SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Choir Academy of Harlem (Performing Arts) 9 150 400 A comprehensive program of academic and artistic M72A Audition education; Admission is based on the outcome of a competitive audition and a review of the student's record 10 10 20

Choir Academy of Harlem DBN 05M469 ■ 329 CITY COLLEGE ACADEMY OF THE ARTS

Address: 4600 Broadway, New York, NY 10040 Subway: A to 190th Street; 1 to Dyckman Street Tel: 212-567-3164 Bus: BX7, M100 to 196th Street & Broadway Fax: 212-567-3958 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/06/M293

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th The City College Academy of the Arts (CCAA) is an early college school. graders Beginning in the 6th grade, CCAA focuses on providing academic support that will allow our students to begin taking college courses in the 9th grade so ■ Then to Manhattan residents they can graduate high school with 60 college credits from The City College of ■ Then to New York City New York (CCNY). Arts are used to support instruction across subject areas. residents Instruction is supported by tutors from CCNY and visits to a variety of cultural Special Education Services sites within New York City. ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Manhattan ELL Programs ■ ESL ■ Programs: College Level Courses offered in the 9th grade, Saturday and ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Holiday Academic Enrichment Academies Language Class: Spanish ■ Total Students: 327 ■ School Opened: Sept 2005 PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Community-Based Organization: Children’s Aid Society Higher Education 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Institutions: The City College of New York, The City University of New York (CUNY) Early College Initiative ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Museo del ■ Expected Grade Barrio, Lincoln Center Institute, Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, Aaron Configuration: 6-12 Davis, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Aaron Davis Hall, The Metropolitan Museum Accountability Reports of Art ■ Not-for-Profit: Christodora, The Lang Program, Bill & Melinda Gates 06-07 07-08 Foundation Progress Report N/A N/A EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Quality PW Review ■ Leadership & Support: Student Council ■ Academic: School Newspaper, The Lang Program, ELA and Math Tutorials ■ Clubs: Drama, Music, Singing, Strings, Dance, Arts Exploration, Exploring Da Heights, Technology Art, Web Design, Leadership, Lang Science, Newspaper Open House SCHOOL SPORTS Information ■ We plan to offer sports based on student interest Please call the school for Open House information. Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code ■ Extended Day Program (Monday through Thursday) focused on the arts: drama, music, dance, media art, web design, photography

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS 9 81 1438 City College Academy of the Arts (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) M06A Screened 10 10 23

Selection Criteria: English (70-100) Math (70-100) Social Studies (70-100) Science (70-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality City College Academy of the Arts DBN 06M293 ■ 330 COALITION SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL CHANGE Address: 2351 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10035 Subway: 4, 5, 6 to 125th Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: M15 to 120th Street & 1st or 2nd Avenue; M98, Tel: 212-247-3651 M101, M103 to 120th Street & 3rd or Lexington Fax: 212-247-5467 Avenue; M102 to 116th Street & 3rd or Lexington E-Mail: [email protected] Avenue Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/02/M409

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Manhattan Through project-based learning and a nurturing environment, our goal is to provide residents students with necessary academic, critical and evaluative skills. ■ Then to New York City residents COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Programs: Interdisciplinary Curriculum with Technology Integration, Advisory, Special Education Services College Advisement, Community Service, Regents Examination Skill Support, ■ Collaborative Team Teaching College Now, Electives in American Cinema, Drama, Constitution Law; (CTT) Academic Intervention Services, “Doculab” (video program) ■ Language Class: ■ SETSS Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English Literature and Composition, ELL Programs Government and Politics: United States ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ Total Students: 437 Higher Education Institutions: John Jay College, Columbia University, ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Fordham University Cultural/Arts Organization: Midori and Friends ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Corporate: Amas Musical Theatre, Carnegie Hall Global Encounters, The Metropolitan Opera, Berlin Philharmonic Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Progress CC ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, SPARK (Leadership Program) Manhattan Report ■ Quality Academic: Homework Help, Regents Examination and SAT Preparation, Review PP Saturday Math Institute, Test Quest Tutoring ■ Artistic: Instrumental Jazz, field trips to area museums and cultural institutions: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), The Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA), Carnegie Hall, neighborhood Galleries and Theatres ■ Clubs: Model United Nations, Dance, Art, Yearbook, New York City Explorers; students have the option to form new clubs with a teacher sponsor PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball, Bowling

Open House Information Open House information sessions and tours are scheduled throughout the fall, following the High School Fairs.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Coalition School for Social Change 9 120 826 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Service learning, interdisciplinary studies and Advisory are M90A Ed. Opt. key program components 10 5 64

Coalition School for Social Change DBN 04M409 ■ 331 COLUMBIA SECONDARY SCHOOL

Address: 425 West 123rd, New York, NY 10027 Subway: A, B, C, D, 1 to 125th Street Tel: 212-666-1278 Bus: M11, M60 to 122nd Street & Amsterdam Fax: 212-234-8597 Avenue; M3, M18 to 122nd Street & Manhattan E-Mail: [email protected] Avenue; M4, M104 to 122nd Street & Broadway; Website: www.columbiasecondary.org M100, M101, BX15 to 125th Street & Morningside or Amsterdam Avenue

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th Columbia Secondary School (CSS) is a 6-12 school serving academically graders talented students who have an interest in a selective and demanding program ■ Then to New York City focusing on math, science and engineering. Columbia Secondary School residents immerses students in science and math as a way of making sense of the world. Learning experiences focus on active exploration of major concepts, ideas and Special Education Services theories that respond to life’s big questions. Our students become aware of their ■ SETSS responsibilities to their communities and to the world. At Columbia Secondary ELL Programs School, students engage in their own explorations so that they may experience ■ ESL the excitement of discovery. Manhattan Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ School Opened: Sept 2007 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Programs: College level Biology, Physics and Chemistry Program; Required 6, 7, 8, 9 courses in Philosophy and Engineering; Required Electives in the sciences and creative arts – including Marine Biology, Forensics (in Spanish and English), Accountability Reports Environmental Science, Genetics, Emotional Intelligence, Science Fiction Film, 06-07 07-08 Current Events, Web Design; June-term field expedition and study abroad Progress program (trips to the Caribbean, Canada, South America or Europe), intensive Report N/A N/A courses on Art & Architecture in the City, Nature in the City and Sustainability Quality N/A N/A Review ■ Language Classes: Chinese, Spanish PARTNERSHIPS Important Information! ■ Community-Based Organizations: Morningside Alliance ■ Higher Education ■ Our school observes a uniform Institutions: Columbia University, Teachers College dress code – light blue shirt with CSS logo and blue jeans EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ ■ Our school has an extended Leadership & Support: Student Government, House Reps, Student Judiciary ■ school day (8 A.M. - 4 P.M.) (Fairness and Justice Committee) Academic: Teams: Science Bowl, Math ■ Students are required to take Bowl, Science Fair, Forensics, Lego Robotics; Clubs: Journalism, Webpage, ■ Philosophy, Engineering, Spanish, Engineering, Chess Artistic: Theatre, Mural Painting, Latin Dance, Digital Creative Arts and an Elective Film, Photography, Gardening, Cooking, Multimedia Design, Latin American ■ ■ In 11th and 12th grade students poetry and song, Art of Ancient Egypt Clubs: Rock Band, Orienteering- may participate in early college Outdoor Survival, Theatre study at Columbia University SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Comprehensive Co-ed Fitness Program: Jogging, Swimming, Yoga, Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, Ultimate Frisbee, Orienteering and Outdoor Survival, Soccer, Capoeira, Hiking-Camping, Rollerbladang

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Columbia Secondary School (Science & Math) A15A Screened 9 81 New Program

Selection Criteria: English (90-100) Math (90-100) Social Studies (90-100) Science (90-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Interview, Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Columbia Secondary School DBN 05M362 ■ 332 COMMUNITY HEALTH ACADEMY OF THE HEIGHTS Address: 511 West 182nd Street, New York, NY 10033 Subway: 1, A to 181st Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: M3, M98, M100, M101, BX7 to 181st Street; Tel: 212-568-3401 BX3, BX11, BX13, BX35, BX36 to Amsterdam Fax: 212-928-1716 Avenue E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/06/M346

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th Community Health Academy of the Heights provides a small school setting in graders which students learn about health-related issues facing our community. Our school prepares its future graduates for careers in health care through health ■ Then to students who attend curriculum and mentorships in community hospitals. Although our focus is on an information session health, we also believe in developing our students emotionally and academically ■ Then to New York City into mature and stable adults. We are seeking students motivated to help the residents community in which they live. Special Education Services ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Academic Core Courses: Humanities (Integrated History and ■ ESL English Language Arts), Science, Mathematics; Advisory, Remediation and Enrollment (10/31/2008) Enrichment in all Core Academic Subjects and Spanish; Research Courses and ■ ■ Total Students: 343 Writing Electives with an integration of a Health Curriculum Language Class: ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Spanish 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 ■ PARTNERSHIPS Expected Grade ■ Configuration: 6-12 Community-Based Organization: Community League of the Heights ■ Hospital Outreach: New York-Presbyterian Hospital ■ Higher Education Accountability Reports Institution: Columbia University Medical School ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Manhattan 06-07 07-08 ‘School Daze’ Educational Program/Shabazz Center, Theater and Art Group Progress ■ Not-for-Profit: New Visions for Public Schools Report N/A N/A Quality Review PP EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Health Assembly ‘Guest Speaker Series’, Health Symposium, Health Careers Fair, Narrative Medicine Writing Program, EXODUS Leadership Development Program, Career Awareness Program, Saturday Test Prep, Mentoring Program, College Awareness Program, ‘School Daze’ Educational Program/Shabazz Center, Community League of the Important Information! Heights (CLOTH) After-school Tutoring Program ■ Clubs: Fine Arts and Media, ■ Our school observes a uniform National History Day, Art Enrichment, Music and Technology, Theater, Comic dress code Masters, Power Writing, Robotics/Braniacs, Principal and Assistant Principal’s ■ Community Project Internships Book Club, Community Service Program, Chess required for graduation ■ Extended Day Program SCHOOL SPORTS Open House ■ Basketball, Baseball Information Contact our Parent Coordinator at 212-568-3401 for Open House dates and times.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Community Health Academy of the Heights Limited (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) M07A 9 81 625 Unscreened

Community Health Academy of the Heights DBN 06M346 ■ 333 EAST SIDE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 420 East 12th Street, New York, NY 10009 Subway: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, A, B, C, E, F, N, Q, R, W Site Accessibility: Not Accessible to 14th Street followed by L to 1st Avenue or M9, Tel: 212-460-8467 M14A, M14D Fax: 212-260-9657 Bus: M9, M14D, to 14th Street & Avenue A; M14A E-Mail: [email protected] to 12th Street & Avenue A; M15 to 12th Street & Website: www.eschs.org 1st or 2nd Avenue

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th We are a small 6-12 secondary school that prepares all students for college and graders careers. We set high standards and work with all of our students to help them meet these standards. With no more than 22 students per class, teachers are ■ Then to New York City able to provide personal attention in a respectful environment. Students, staff, residents families and community members all see themselves as part of a team whose Special Education Services main goal is the success of every individual student. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■

Manhattan Programs: Block Scheduling (Longer Classes), Performance-based ELL Programs Assessments, Portfolio Roundtables, Three Computer Labs, Studio Arts, Advisory ■ ESL System, SAT Prep, Full-time College Counselor, Mentoring, Teen to Teen, Beacon Enrollment (10/31/2008) After-school Jobs Program ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish ■ Advanced ■ Total Students: 546 Placement Courses: Economics: Macro, English Language and Composition, ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Government and Politics: United States 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Community-Based Organizations: Upward Bound, University Settlement, 06-07 07-08 Working Playground Arts Organization, The Door, Loisaida Inc., Aspira Inc., Peer Progress Health Exchange, Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City, Beacon ■ Higher Report AA Quality Education Institutions: Teachers College, New York University, The New Review WW School, John Jay College, Hunter College, Brooklyn College, City University of New York ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Expand, Third Street Music School ■ Not-for-Profit: New Visions for Public Schools, Coalition of Essential Schools, Center for Collaborative Education ■ Corporate: Prudential Securities Important Information! EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Our school requires an Academic ■ Portfolio for Assessment Leadership & Support: Peer Tutoring, Student Council, Respect Committee, Aspira, After-school Tutoring, Saturday Test Prep, Parent Education ■ Our school requires 6 semesters ■ Academic: National Honor Society, College Classes, SAT Prep ■ Artistic: Art of Art Gallery ■ Clubs: Travel, Principal’s Book, Graphic Novel, Gay-Straight Alliance, Literary Magazine, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Yoga, Chess, Portfolio PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball ■ Girls: Basketball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Flag Football, Yoga

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

East Side Community 9 95 847 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) M58A Screened Portfolios and roundtable presentations 10 10 52

Address: 411 East 76th Street, New York, NY 10021 Subway: 6 to 77th Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: M15 , M31 to 77th Street; Tel: 212-772-1220 M79 to 79th Street & 1st Avenue Fax: 212-772-1440 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.erhsnyc.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to District 2 We offer a thoughtful, challenging, comprehensive high school experience to our students. Through collaboration, active examination and exploration of intellectual ■ Then to Manhattan residents and artistic pursuits, we foster lifelong learning and the joy of discovery. ■ Then to New York City residents COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Special Education Services ■ Programs: Advisory, arts and technology interwoven throughout the ■ SETSS curriculum; four years of math and science courses including options of ELL Programs Forensics and Organic Chemistry; Electives: Computer Arts, Creative Writing, ■ ESL Digital Photography, Discrete Math, Drama, Internship, Instrumental Music, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Latin, Musical Theater, Philosophy, Videography, Visual Arts ■ Language ■ ■ Total Students: 506 Classes: French, Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): AB, Economics: Macro, Economics: Micro, English Literature and Composition, 9, 10, 11, 12 Music Theory, Psychology, Spanish Literature, Statistics, Studio Art: 2-D Design, Studio Art: 3-D Design, United States History Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress AA ■ Community-Based Organization: Manhattan Chamber of Commerce ■ Higher Report ■ Quality Education Institution: Wesleyan College Alumni Association Cultural/Arts Review PP Organization: Wingspan Arts Manhattan EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Criminology, Debate, Euro Challenge, Fed Challenge, Law Team, National Honor Society, Science Olympiad, Writing Center Open House ■ Academic: Law Team, Debate, Science Olympiad, National Honor Society, Information Fed Challenge, Writing Center ■ Artistic: Music Production, Musical Theater, School tours in the fall; for a Shakespearean Productions, Rock Band, Jazz Band, Drama, Film Making, reservation call the school Salsa Dancing, Ceramics ■ Clubs: Chess, Cooking, Dance, Gardening, Green or visit our website at Team (environmental awareness), Historical Film, Human Rights, International www.erhsnyc.org Travel, Library, Literary Magazine, Newspaper, New York City Club, Philosophy, Political Awareness, Radio, Snowboarding, Tech Squad PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis ■ Girls: Basketball, Outdoor Track, Softball, Tennis SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Fencing club, Cross-country Track, Volleyball

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Eleanor Roosevelt High School 9 125 4607 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) A program incorporating the arts and technology as M21A Screened essential components of learning. 10 3 225

Selection Criteria: English (85-100) Math (85-100) Social Studies (85-100) Science (85-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Eleanor Roosevelt High School DBN 02M416 ■ 335 ESSEX STREET ACADEMY

Address: Seward Park Educational Campus Subway: B, D to Grand Street; F, J, M, Z to 350 Grand Street, New York, NY 10002 Delancey Street-Essex Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: M9, M14A, M15, M103 to Grand Street Tel: 212-475-4773 Fax: 212-674-2058 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.essexstreetacademy.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who Essex Street Academy prepares all students for success in college and careers attend an information session by treating them as individuals with specific strengths and needs and appealing to their intellectual curiosity. We offer elective courses that challenge students to ■ Then to New York City develop their own ideas and push them to learn by doing. Students design and residents conduct experiments, develop historical theses, analyze works of literature and Special Education Services develop solutions and proofs for mathematical problems. Small class size makes ■ Collaborative Team Teaching a personalized approach to education possible, enabling teachers to develop an (CTT) individual relationship with each student. At Essex Street Academy our students ■ SETSS are active, not passive, learners, and will graduate from our school confident in Manhattan ELL Programs their ability to tackle any problem they encounter. ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Total Students: 353 Programs: Combined 9th and 10th grade classes, combined 11th and 12th ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): grade classes. Courses offered include: Middle East Studies, History of the 9, 10, 11, 12 French Revolution, Hero or Villain? Controversial Figures in U.S. History, Mock Trial, Comparative Religion, Author Study, Little Big Books, Evolution, Botany, Accountability Reports Food Chemistry, Algebra I,II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, 06-07 07-08 Sketchbook, Three Dimensional Design/Sculpture, Digital Photography, Progress Orchestra, Band, Percussion; Advisory, SAT Prep, visits to college campuses, Report N/A A Quality classes at New York University (NYU) and other neighboring colleges and Review WW universities, spring full-time senior internships, college counselors offering individual and family counseling ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish Open House PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organization: Greenwich Village Youth Council ■ Higher Information Education Institutions: New York University, Baruch College, Borough of Manhattan The school will host Open Houses ■ on Wednesday, October 14 and Community College Not-for-Profit: Brown Alumni Support a School Association ■ ■ Wednesday, November 11, 2009, Corporate: Ramius Capital Group, LLC Other: Facing History and Ourselves from 6:00 PM-7:30 PM. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Peer Mentoring ■ Academic: Important Information! Teachers provide after-school homework help four days a week, in every subject, until ■ Essex Street Academy is a member 6 PM ■ Artistic: Literary Magazine, Dance, Music ■ Clubs: Anime, Chess, Community of the Performance Standards Service, Yearbook, School Newspaper, Outdoors Club, Mock Trial Consortium and the Coalition of Essential Schools. We use a skill-based portfolio system PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ ■ for promotion; students must Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Volleyball Girls: Basketball, Tennis, complete challenging graduation Volleyball requirements, including panel presentations of original student SCHOOL SPORTS work. ■ Boys: Basketball ■ Co-ed: Running, Handball, Weight Room SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS 981 1234 Essex Street Academy M37X Limited (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened 10 5 74

Essex Street Academy DBN 02M294 ■ 336 THE FACING HISTORY SCHOOL

Address: West 50th Street Campus Subway: N, R, W to 49th Street; 1, C, E to 50th 525 West 50th Street, New York, NY 10019 Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: M10, M11, M104 to 50th Street; M50 to 10th Tel: 212-757-2680 Avenue Fax: 212-757-2156 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.fhschool.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS Our mission is to graduate lifelong learners with the skills and knowledge ■ Priority to students who for academic and professional success. We prepare our students for the attend an information session responsibilities of being active, thoughtful participants and leaders in a ■ Then to students in the democratic society. Our program makes us not only an excellent school, but also geographical catchment area a true learning community. We use contemporary resources to create a ‘living’ ■ Then to Manhattan residents curriculum that prepares students to make a difference in the world. ■ Then to New York City residents COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Special Education Services Programs: Advisory, Habits of Learning portfolio, New York City Writing Project, Senior Institute, Project-based Learning, Balanced Literacy Program ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) PARTNERSHIPS ■ SETSS ■ Community-Based Organizations: The Urban League, City Kids, ELL Programs Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP), Project Unity, Peer Health ■ ESL Exchange ■ Hospital Outreach: Mount Sinai Hospital ■ Higher Education Institutions: New York University (NYU) Steinhardt School of Education, Lehman Enrollment (10/31/2008) College, Columbia University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Working Playground, ■ Total Students: 416 Battery Dance Company, City As Peace, Family Life Theatre, La Bruja ■ Not-for- ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Profit: New Visions for Public Schools, We The Children, Global Kids, The Door, 9, 10, 11, 12 Project Stay, Children’s Aide Society, Urban Justice Center, Fabulous Independent Manhattan Accountability Reports Educated Radicals for Community Empowerment (FIERCE), Audre Lorde Project, Green Chimneys, Generation Q ■ Other: Facing History and Ourselves 06-07 07-08 Progress EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Report N/A N/A Quality ■ Leadership & Support: Video, Student Technology Team, Student Government, Review PW Counseling, Conflict Resolution ■ Artistic: Photography ■ Clubs: Art, Literature, Travel; additional clubs will be based on student interest Open House PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Information Bowling, Handball, Tennis, Volleyball Weekly tours; please call the school for an appointment. SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Activities to be formed based on student interest Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code: black slacks (no jeans), white collared shirt and (when needed) black or white sweaters or sweatshirts, black or white sneakers or shoes; no Hoodies. ■ Incoming freshmen and parents are expected to attend an Orientation session. Entering students are expected to attend our 3 week Summer Bridge Program. ■ Community Service and 4 years of Math and Science required for graduation. ■ During students' four years in school, they will be expected to complete Habits of Learning Protfolios, Four Senior Performance-based assessment Pieces and a Senior group Project and Portfolio. ■ Each student and parent/guardian will sign a community contract upon entering the school.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Limited The Facing History School M02R 9 108 507 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

The Facing History School DBN 02M303 ■ 337 FIORELLO H. LAGUARDIA HIGH SCHOOL OF MUSIC & ART AND PERFORMING ARTS SPECIALIZED SCHOOL

Address: 100 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10023 Subway: 1 to 66th Street-Lincoln Center Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Bus: M5, M7, M10, M11, M104 to 66th Street; M66 to Tel: 212-496-0700 Amsterdam Avenue Fax: 212-724-5748 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.laguardiahs.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City We enjoy an international reputation as the first and foremost high school residents dedicated to nurturing students gifted in the arts. Our unique mission is to provide a balanced opportunity for students to pursue both rigorous conservatory style ■ Admission is based on the training and a challenging academic program. Our state-of-the-art building outcome of a competitive at Lincoln Center was designed especially for us and features world-class audition and review of the facilities including: a 1,150-seat concert hall; art, dance, music, recording and student’s record theater studios; science and computer laboratories and an art gallery. Ninety- ■ Students must audition for eight percent of our graduates continue their studies, gaining admission to each program (studio) to highly selective schools such as Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Manhattan which they are applying Technology (M.I.T.), Yale University, The Juilliard School, Columbia University, ■ Students must be residents Cooper Union and Carnegie Mellon University. Our graduates have distinguished of New York City at the time themselves in virtually every field of endeavor including the arts and sciences, of audition medicine, law, business, education and public service. Special Education Services ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Students have a daily program that includes both a multi-period ■ ESL conservatory studio block and a full college preparatory academic course Enrollment (10/31/2008) load. The studio majors are: Dance, Drama, Instrumental Music, Technical ■ Total Students: 2501 Theatre, Visual Arts, and Vocal Music. Each studio has a four-year sequence of courses and opportunities for students to participate in performances and ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): exhibitions. Students completing the studio requirements receive a special 9, 10, 11, 12 studio endorsement on their diploma. Honors courses are offered in all academic Accountability Reports areas starting in the freshman year, leading to a full complement of Advanced 06-07 07-08 Placement courses. Entering students excelling in academics are served by the Progress selective Da Vinci Scholars Program, which features four years of research- Report AA Quality oriented honors studies and enrichment activities in science, mathematics Review WO and the humanities. ■ Language Classes: French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, French Language, Japanese Language and Culture, Music Theory, Physics B, Spanish Language, Statistics, United Open House States History Information An Open House is held each PARTNERSHIPS February for students admitted to ■ Hospital Outreach: Mount Sinai Medical Center ■ Higher Education LaGuardia Arts. Institutions: The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and of For more school information, visit Art, Skidmore College, Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, New our website - LaGuardiaHS.org - to York University School of Medicine ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Lincoln tour our school’s facilities, Center for the Performing Arts, American Ballet Theater, Carnegie Hall, New see our students in action York Philharmonic, New York City Opera, Drama Desk, Metropolitan Opera, and learn about the Interschool Orchestras of New York, New York Youth Symphony ■ Not-for-Profit: audition process! Junior Achievement, Red Cross, United Nations Association, American Cancer Society ■ Corporate: Holland & Knight Law Firm, Sony Music, Warner Music Group, Capital Cities ABC, The Walt Disney Company

Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts DBN 03M485 ■ 338 FIORELLO H. LAGUARDIA HIGH SCHOOL OF MUSIC & ART AND PERFORMING ARTS (CONTINUED)

SPECIALIZED SCHOOL

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: School Leadership Team (SLT), Student Government Organization ■ Academic: National Honor Society, Debate Team, Mock Trial, Math Team, Moot Court, Science Outreach League, Model United Nations, DaVinci Scholars Program ■ Artistic: Art Exhibits, Drama Festivals, Orchestral and Vocal Concerts, Dance Programs, Annual Musical ■ Clubs: Amnesty International, Anime, Aspira, Black Student Union, Chinese Student Association, Comic Book, Cult Classics, Fashion, Future Voters of America, Gay/Straight Alliance, Habitat for Humanity, Independent Film, Jewish Union, Korean/Christian Fellowship, Literary Magazine, Murals, Newspaper, Random Acts of Kindness, Social Action, Yearbook PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball Manhattan

Reminder: On your application bubble in the program(s) for which you are auditioning/applying.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Visual Arts (Visual Art & Design) 9 277 1775 Art history, ceramics, drawing, oil/acrylic painting, No printmaking, 3-D design, watercolor; electives in advanced Audition painting, advertising, anatomy, architecture, computer Code graphics, fashion, illustration, interior design, photography, 10 11 89 and sculpture.

Audition Information: Prepare a portfolio of 10-20 pieces of original work. Complete three drawing assignments at the audition: the human figure, a still life and a drawing from imagination.

Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts DBN 03M485 ■ 339 FIORELLO H. LAGUARDIA HIGH SCHOOL OF MUSIC & ART AND PERFORMING ARTS (CONTINUED) Reminder: On your application bubble in the program(s) for which you are auditioning/applying. SPECIALIZED SCHOOL

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Dance (Performing Arts) 9 57 1267 No A rigorous conservatory approach in ballet and modern dance; Audition Supplementary courses include: dance history, choreography, Code theatre dance (tap and jazz), career management and survival 10 160 skills

Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Writing Sample Manhattan Audition Information: Participate in both a ballet and a modern dance class. Dress in appropriate attire; leotard and tights. Instrumental Music (Performing Arts) 9 113 1020 Participation in 2 symphony orchestras, 4 string ensembles, No 3 concert bands, and 2 jazz bands; required courses in music Audition theory, music history, sight singing and dictation; electives in Code chamber music, conducting, orchestration, electronic music 10 843 and piano.

Audition Information: You may audition on more than one instrument. Bring your own instrument(s) (except piano, tuba, double bass, harp, percussion, guitar amplifiers which are provided by the school). Perform a prepared solo selection, sing back melodic patterns, tap back rhythmic patterns and complete a sight reading of a given selection. Vocal Music (Performing Arts) 9 158 1595 No A conservatory approach in classical music including training Audition in Italian, German, and French song, choral ensemble singing, Code music history, piano, theory and ear training. Electives include: 10 10 96 opera, musical theatre, gospel, song writing, and composition. Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Writing Sample

Audition Information: Perform a song without accompaniment from a song list provided at www.laguardiahs.org. Sing back melodic patterns and tap back rhythmic patterns. Drama No 9 89 1563 (Performing Arts) Audition Theatre preparation through courses in acting, voice and Code diction, physical techniques, theatre history and script analysis 10 4 101 Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Writing Sample

Audition Information: Perform two contrasting monologues (one minute each). Perform an impromptu reading. Wear attire that allows free movement.

Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts DBN 03M485 ■ 340 FIORELLO H. LAGUARDIA HIGH SCHOOL OF MUSIC & ART AND PERFORMING ARTS (CONTINUED) Reminder: On your application bubble in the program(s) for which you are auditioning/applying. SPECIALIZED SCHOOL

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Technical Theatre 9 18 223 (Performing Arts) No Practical theatre training in lighting, scenic carpentry, Code Audition costume construction, drafting, electronics, sound 10 117 technology and stage management.

Audition Information: 1. Prepare a typed 350-word essay that decribes your experience in any aspect of technical theatre, for example, lights, scenery design, sound design, special effects. 2. Participate in a hands-on practical. 3. Interview.

2009–2010 AUDITION DATES Dates are scheduled according to the borough in which your school is located, not where you live. Audition Groups Date Start Time

Brooklyn A - L (STUDENTS AUDITIONING FOR A SINGLE STUDIO ONLY) Saturday, November 7, 2009 8:00 AM Manhattan Brooklyn M - Z (STUDENTS AUDITIONING FOR A SINGLE STUDIO ONLY) Saturday, November 7, 2009 12:00 PM Brooklyn A - Z (STUDENTS AUDITIONING FOR TWO OR MORE STUDIOS) Sunday, November 8, 2009 8:00 AM Manhattan A - F (STUDENTS AUDITIONING FOR A SINGLE STUDIO ONLY) AND Queens/Staten Island A - L (STUDENTS AUDITIONING FOR A SINGLE STUDIO IN DANCE OR Saturday, November 21, 2009 8:00 AM DRAMA OR TECHNICAL THEATRE ONLY) Manhattan G - L (STUDENTS AUDITIONING FOR A SINGLE STUDIO ONLY) Saturday, November 21, 2009 12:00 PM Manhattan A - Z (STUDENTS AUDITIONING FOR TWO OR MORE STUDIOS) Sunday, November 22, 2009 8:00 AM Bronx A - L (STUDENTS AUDITIONING FOR A SINGLE STUDIO ONLY) Saturday, December 5, 2009 8:00 AM Bronx M - Z (STUDENTS AUDITIONING FOR A SINGLE STUDIO ONLY) Saturday, December 5, 2009 12:00 AM Bronx A - Z (STUDENTS AUDITIONING FOR TWO OR MORE STUDIOS) Saturday, December 5, 2009 8:00 AM Manhattan M - R (STUDENTS AUDITIONING FOR A SINGLE STUDIO ONLY) AND Queens/Staten Island M - Z (STUDENTS AUDITIONING FOR A SINGLE STUDIO IN DANCE Sunday, December 6, 2009 8:00 AM OR DRAMA OR TECHNICAL THEATRE ONLY) Manhattan S - Z (STUDENTS AUDITIONING FOR A SINGLE STUDIO ONLY) Sunday, December 6, 2009 12:00 PM Queens/Staten Island A - Z (STUDENTS AUDITIONING FOR TWO OR MORE STUDIOS) Saturday, December 19, 2009 8:00 AM Queens/Staten Island A - L (STUDENTS AUDITIONING FOR A SINGLE STUDIO ONLY). NO AUDITIONS FOR DANCE OR DRAMA OR TECHNICAL THEATRE ON THIS DAY Sunday, December 20, 2009 8:00 AM (SEE NOVEMBER 21) Queens/Staten Island M - Z (STUDENTS AUDITIONING FOR A SINGLE STUDIO ONLY). NO AUDITIONS FOR DANCE OR DRAMA OR TECHNICAL THEATRE ON THIS DAY Sunday, December 20, 2009 12:00 PM (SEE DECEMBER 6) You must arrive on time and prepared as outlined in the audition guidelines listed above. All audition ending times vary according to studio.

Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts DBN 03M485 ■ 341 FOOD AND FINANCE HIGH SCHOOL CTE SCHOOL Address: West 50th Street Campus Subway: N, R, W to 49th Street; 1, C, E to 50th 525 West 50th Street, New York, NY 10019 Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: Bus: M10, M11, M104 to 50th Street; M50 to Tel: 212-586-2943 10th Avenue Fax: 212-586-4205 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/02/M288

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who We offer an academically challenging Career and Technical Education program attend an information session focusing on the culinary arts and finance. Since we believe that food is fundamental to personal, social, economic and ecological health, the themes of food and finance ■ Then to New York City are integrated into our curriculum and school environment. Cornell University, our residents lead partner, brings expertise in science, sustainable food production, nutrition Special Education Services and other topics. Students develop critical thinking skills while engaged in projects, ■ Collaborative Team Teaching portfolio development, internships and entrepreneurial ventures. In addition to the (CTT) state diploma requirements, students are expected to take a series of industry- ■ SETSS recognized certification examinations. Manhattan ELL Programs ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Programs: Cooking, Baking, Food and Culture, Food-Related Financial ■ Total Students: 433 Management, Computer Technology, Internships, ServSafe and ProStart ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Certification; Technology is integrated throughout the school curriculum; Science 9, 10, 11, 12 classes include hands-on use of latest technologies such as growing fresh produce through hydroponics; College Now ■ Language Class: French Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress ■ Community-Based Organizations: New York State Restaurant Association, Report N/A A Quality Careers Through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP),Peer Health Exchange, Review PP Random House, Urban Arts Partners, City Harvest, Ingrid Hoffmann; Internships (Amy's Bread, Tom Cat Bakery), Union Square Hospitality Group (Shake Shack, Blue Smoke, Gramercy Tavern), Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too, Food Network, Office of School Food ■ Higher Education Institutions: Cornell University Cooperative Extension, Kingsborough Community College ■ Cultural/Arts Important Information! ■ ■ Organizations: Urban Arts Partnership, New Professional Theater Corporate: Our school observes a uniform Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer ■ Financial Institution: Washington Mutual dress code (standard uniform during the day and a chef’s EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES uniform when in culinary class). ■ Leadership & Support: Youth Leadership, Youth-run businesses ■ Academic: Newsletter ■ Clubs: A+ Catering, Cook’s, Poetry, Arts, Technology, Drama, Step Dance, Educated Aware Teens Who Inspire Smart Eating Open House (EATWISE) Information PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Please call the school for Open ■ Boys: Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Handball, Volleyball House dates and times. ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Handball ■ Co-ed: Bowling, Tennis

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Food and Finance High School 9 108 4115 (Culinary Arts) M34X Limited Focuses on Culinary Arts in cooking and baking and the Unscreened financial aspects related to the industry 10 5 145

Food and Finance High School DBN 02M288 ■ 342 FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY

Address: 2581 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard Subway: 3 to Harlem-148th Street; A, B, C, D to 145th New York, NY 10039 Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: M2 to Adam Clayton Powell Jr., Boulevard & 149th Tel: 212-491-4107 Street; M10 to Frederick Douglass Boulevard & 149th Fax: 212-491-4414 Street; M7, M102 to 147th Street; BX19 to Adam Clayton Website: www.fda1.org Powell Jr. Boulevard

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th Our goal is to provide a curriculum that enables our students to enter a selective graders college or university of their choice. All students must abide by our 12 Non- Negotiable Rules and Student Creed. ■ Then to District 3, 4 and 5 students COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Then to New York City ■ Programs: SAT Preparation, Dance, Music, Art, four years of Regents level residents Courses in Social Studies, English, Sciences (including Physics and Botany) and Special Education Services Math (including Calculus and Statistics) ■ Language Classes: American Sign ■ Collaborative Team Teaching Language, French, Japanese, Latin, Spanish ■ Advanced PlacementCourses: (CTT) Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Literature and ■ SETSS Composition, European History, French Language, Government and Politics: ELL Programs United States, Physics B, Spanish Language, Statistics, United States History ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ ■ Total Students: 1520 Hospital Outreach: Harlem Hospital Center Higher Education Institutions: ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Ithaca College, Hunter College, John Jay College, City College of New York ■ ■ 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 (CCNY) Not-for-Profit: Operation HOPE, Chess-in-the-Schools Corporate: Home Box Office (HBO), The Gap, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Accountability Reports Manhattan 06-07 07-08 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Progress BB ■ Leadership & Support: Peer Tutoring, Mentoring, Mediation, Student Government Report ■ Quality Academic: After-school, Weekend & Holiday Tutoring; Saturday Humanities Review WW Institute, Schwartz Science Scholars, Hayden Math and Science Programs; Horticulture, Botany and Greenhouse Programs; National and National Junior Honor Societies ■ Artistic: Art, Music, Dance ■ Clubs: Chess, Debate, Karate Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform PSAL SPORTS TEAMS dress code (navy blue skirt/pants, ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Fencing, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, plain white blouse/shirt, navy blue Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Handball, tie and black dress shoes) Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Entering students are expected to attend our 4 to 6 week Summer Academy SCHOOL SPORTS ■ ■ Open House Information Community Service Requirement Table Tennis October through March, ■ Extended Day Program Fridays (6:00 PM to 7:00 PM), ■ Weekend Program offered Saturdays (1:00 PM to 2:00 PM)

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Frederick Douglass Academy (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Advanced Placement courses offered to all students. Art, M75A Screened 9 320 2078 Music and Dance are also offered.

Selection Criteria: English (85-100) Math (85-100) Social Studies (85-100) Science (85-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Attendance at an information session Review of Attendance & Punctuality Frederick Douglass Academy DBN 05M499 ■ 343 FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY II SECONDARY SCHOOL Address: 215 West 114th Street, New York, NY 10026 Subway: 2, 3, B, C to 116th Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: M2, M7 to Adam Clayton Powell Jr., Tel: 212-865-9260 Boulevard & 114th Street; M10 to Frederick Fax: 212-865-9281 Douglass Boulevard & 114th Street Website: www.fda2.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing Frederick Douglass Academy (FDA) II Secondary School is built on Dr. Lorraine 8th graders Monroe’s vision of academic and personal excellence for all students. A set of core rules is visible at every Frederick Douglass Academy and signals the seriousness ■ Then to students who attend of purpose for the school, its students and teachers. All students must adhere to a an information session code of student conduct, the Scholar’s Creed, Twelve Non-Negotiable Rules and ■ Then to District 3 and 5 a strict uniform code. Our students are highly encouraged to participate in our two- residents week FDA ll Summer Institute. ■ Then to New York City residents COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Manhattan Special Education Services ■ Programs: Pre-calculus, English Literature, Journalism, College Summit/ ■ Collaborative Team Teaching Senior Seminar, Aesthetic Education, College Now, Harlem Scholars, Junior (CTT) Scholars ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: ■ SETSS Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Literature and Composition, Environmental ELL Programs Science, Spanish Language, United States History, World History ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ ■ Total Students: 462 Community-Based Organizations: New York City Mission Society Higher Education Institutions: The City University of New York, Barnard College ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Lincoln Center Institute, Community Works: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Building Community Through Art and Education, Schomburg Center for Accountability Reports Research in Black Culture ■ Not-for-Profit: New Visions for Public Schools 06-07 07-08 ■ Other: Lorraine Monroe Leadership Institute, College Summit Progress Report BB Quality EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Review PP ■ Leadership & Support: Student Council, College Summit Peer Leaders, Peer Mediation, Peer Mentoring, Lunch and After-school Tutorial, PLATO Learning, Liberty Partnership Program ■ Academic: National Honor Society ■ Artistic: Important Information! Art workshops led by teachers or artists from community based organizations ■ Our school observes a uniform ■ Clubs: MOUSE Squad, Page and Performance Poetry, others based on dress code student interest ■ Participation in our 2-week Summer Institute (Orientation) is PSAL SPORTS TEAMS highly encouraged. ■ Boys: Basketball & JV Basketball ■ Girls: Basketball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Charter School Athletic Association: Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Frederick Douglass Academy II for New Students (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) M39A Ed. Opt. 9 55 806 Science, Math, Humanities, Art Frederick Douglass Academy II for Continuing Students For (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) M39B Continuing 92647 See above description 8th Graders

Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School DBN 03M860 ■ 344 THE GLOBAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE

Address: Louis D. Brandeis Educational Campus Subway: 1, B, C to 86th Street 145 West 84th Street, New York, NY 10024 Bus: M7, M10, M11, M104 to 84th Street; M86 to Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Columbus Avenue Tel: (718) 935-3530 (valid through January 2010)

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Our school values a diverse population of students with a variety of talents and ■ Priority to students and experiences to share. Our teachers aim to inspire students’ curiosity in learning residents of Manhattan who about the world around them and what role each of us plays in making it a better attend an information session place. Classes are activity-based, and subjects are connected through projects ■ Then to New York City that help make sense of school as part of a larger world. residents who attend an information session COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Then to students and ■ Programs: Technology Ambassadors course, four-year Advisory course, residents of Manhattan four years of study (or fluency) required in a second language, International ■ Then to New York City Study Abroad courses, internship and community service requirements, residents interdisciplinary supports for English Language Learners, college credit options available in higher grade levels ■ Language Classes: Chinese (Mandarin), Special Education Services Spanish ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) PARTNERSHIPS ■ SETSS ■ Community-Based Organizations: One to World, China Prep ■ Other: Asia ■ Special Class Society International Studies Schools Network ELL Programs

■ ESL EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Manhattan ■ Bilingual Program ■ Leadership & Support: Principal’s Council, Student Parliament, Peer • Spanish Mediation ■ Academic: Model United Nations, International Journalism and Enrollment (10/31/2008) Outreach, International Book Club ■ Artistic: Global Music Exploration, ■ ■ School Opened: Sept 2009 International Art Clubs: To be determined based on student interest ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10 SCHOOL SPORTS ■ ■ Expected Grade Possible participation on Louis D. Brandeis Educational Campus PSAL teams. Configuration: 9-12 Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 Progress Report N/A N/A Quality Review N/A N/A Important Information! ■ Our school requires an Academic Portfolio for Assessment ■ Community Service Requirement

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Limited The Global Learning Collaborative A17A 9 108 New Program (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

The Global Learning Collaborative DBN 03M403 ■ 345 GRAMERCY ARTS HIGH SCHOOL

Address: Washington Irving Educational Campus Subway: 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W to 14th Street-Union 40 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003 Square Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: M1, M2, M3, M15, M101, M102 to 16th Street; M9 to Tel: 212-253-7076 Irving Place & 14th Street; M14 to Irving Place Fax: 212-253-8095 E-mail: [email protected]

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility We are a small, diverse high school that offers state-of-the-art studies in dance, ■ Open to New York City drama, art, music, piano lab, fashion, photography, stagecraft and graphic arts. residents We are a caring group of professionals who offer students authentic experiences Special Education Services in all of the arts and require a challenging arts integrated academic curriculum ■ Collaborative Team Teaching to enrich the high school experience. We help lead our students to the arts (CTT) fields in higher education or the professional world. ■ SETSS ■ Special Class COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Programs: Modern Dance, Vocal, Drama, Instrumental Music and Musical Manhattan ELL Programs Theatre, Fashion Design, Photography, Graphic Arts, Piano, Architectural Drawing, ■ ESL Computer Graphics, Art History, Sculpture, Band, Theatre, Parsons School of Enrollment (10/31/2008) Design Saturday classes, International Baccalaureate (IB) Program ■ Language ■ Total Students: 383 Class: Japanese ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organization: Union Square Partnership ■ Higher Accountability Reports Education Institutions: New York University (NYU), Parsons The New School 06-07 07-08 for Design, Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), School of Visual Art (SVA) Progress Report N/A N/A Cultural/Arts Organizations: Theatre Development Fund, Gina Gibney Dance, Battery Dance, Penticle, New York City Center, Greenwich Village Orchestra Quality N/A N/A Review (GVO), Vineyard Theater, Center for Arts Education, Greenwich Village Symphony, Roundabout Theatre Company, Manhattan Theatre Club ■ Not- for-Profit: Town Hall, Center for Arts Education, Together Our Resources Can Help (TORCH), City Tech, On Location Education, Eyebeam, Norma Kamali ■ Corporate: Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Clubs: Through Union Square Partnership: Key Club, Step Team, Vineyard Theatre, Culinary, Fitness, Boxing, Debate, Model UN; Video Lab at the New School; Yoga, Photography, Dance Club

Open House Information Open Houses are held on the same days as auditions.

Gramercy Arts High School DBN 02M374 ■ 346 GRAMERCY ARTS HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

Reminder: On your application bubble in the program(s) for which you are auditioning/applying.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Fine & Visual Arts (Visual Art & Design) Graphic arts, photography studio, fashion design, drawing, M66A Audition 9 63 696 painting, sculpture, art history, internships at NYC galleries

Audition Information: Presentation of a portfolio containing 10 pieces of original art work, an art exam and writing sample will be required at the audition. A VCR for viewing a student-made video will be available. Performing Arts (Performing Arts) Performing Arts program includes: instrumental music (jazz M66B Audition 9 63 448 band), vocal music, drama, ballet-based modern dance, musical showcases and productions

Audition Information: INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC - Two prepared pieces, sight reading and scales. Bring your own instrument (except for piano and drums) VOCAL MUSIC - Two prepared pieces, sight singing and melody repetition. Bring sheet music and/or a CD if accompaniment is needed. DRAMA - Two prepared monologues and an improvisation. DANCE - Ballet-based modern dance class with warm-up, combination and improvisation; written survey of dance experience and goals; interview. Form-fitting leotard/shirt and tights/pants required. Manhattan

2009 Audition Dates Audition Groups Date Start Time Saturday, October 24, 2009 9:00 AM Sunday, October 25, 2009 9:00 AM All Auditioning Students Friday, November 20, 2009 3:30 PM Saturday, November 21, 2009 9:00 AM Wednesday, December 9, 2009 3:30 PM

Gramercy Arts High School DBN 02M374 ■ 347 GREGORIO LUPERON HIGH SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS Address: 516-20 West 181st Street, New York, NY 10033 Subway: 1, A to 181st Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: BX3, BX11, BX13, BX35, BX36 to 181st Tel: 212-928-1202 Street & Amsterdam Avenue; M98 to Amsterdam Fax: 212-928-1309 Avenue; BX7, M100, M101 to 181st Street E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/06/M552

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Our goal is to prepare newly arrived immigrant Latino students to achieve ■ Open to Manhattan residents high standards of scholarship and equip them with the necessary skills to be who are living in this country successful in their college and professional careers. We provide a curriculum for fewer than 2 years and that enables students to explore the fields of Science and Mathematics in-depth their native language is and will lead them to pursue careers in the Medical Sciences and Engineering. Spanish ■ Then to Bronx residents who COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS are living in this country for ■ Programs: College Now, Pre-Engineering, Medical, Discovery, Mentoring, fewer than 2 years and their

Manhattan Sloan Kettering Hospital Internships, Students with Interrupted Formal Education native language is Spanish (SIFE) ■ Language Classes: Spanish, French, Italian ■ Advanced Placement Special Education Services Courses: Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Music Theory, Spanish ■ SETSS Language, Spanish Literature ELL Programs ■ ESL PARTNERSHIPS ■ Bilingual Program ■ Community-Based Organizations: Children’s Aide Society, Leadership • Spanish Program, Working Playground, Alianza Dominicana, Washington Heights— Inwood Coalition, Centro de Desarrollo de la Mujer Dominicana, Carnegie Enrollment (10/31/2008) exC-ELL ■ Higher Education Institutions: City University of New York, Lehman ■ Total Students: 409 College, Columbia University, Morris College, Binghamton University ■ Cultural/ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Arts Organization: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Quisqueya on the 9, 10, 11, 12 Hudson, National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Progress AA Leadership & Support: Junior and Senior Council, Student Government, Report School Leadership Team, Parents Association ■ Academic: Holland Students Quality Review PP Exchange Program, After-school Tutoring and Saturday Academy, Math Team, Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE) Extended Day Program, SAT Prep ■ Artistic: Drama, Video, Dance, Vocal/Music ■ Clubs: Technology, Yearbook, LEAD, Drama, Yoga, Dance, Chorus PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Volleyball

Important Information! ■ All students accepted into the Medical & Engineering Programs are required to take a 4 or 5 year sequence in science and/or mathematics. ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code. ■ Saturday Academy/After-school Tutoring Program for Regents exams preparation. ■ SIFE Extended Day Program. ■ Contact the school for Interview Information.

Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics DBN 06M552 ■ 348 GREGORIO LUPERON HIGH SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS (CONTINUED) Reminder: On your application bubble in the program(s) for which you are auditioning/applying.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Bilingual (Spanish) Science & Mathematics (Science & Mathematics) Students are required to take a 4-year sequence in M62A Screened 9 150 522 mathematics and science

Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (80-100) Placement Exam (English, Spanish & Math) Review of Attendance, Punctuality & Standardized Test Scores Interview Manhattan

Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics DBN 06M552 ■ 349 HENRY STREET SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Address: 220 Henry Street, New York, NY 10002 Subway: F to East Broadway; J, M, Z to Delancey Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Street-Essex Street; B, D to Grand Street Tel: 212-406-9411 Bus: M22 to Madison & Montgomery Streets; Fax: 212-406-9417 M9 to East Broadway & Clinton Street; E-Mail: [email protected] M15 to 2nd Avenue & Madison Street Website: www.henrystreetschool.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th Henry Street School for International Studies is a unique small school sponsored graders by Asia Society, where all the students are prepared for college and to find careers through the pursuit of fascinating knowledge about other world regions, ■ Then to students who attend including their histories, economies, cultures and languages. Teachers, who are an information session experts in their field, forge supportive relationships with students and parents ■ Then to Manhattan students while providing challenging, engaging and internationally-focused instruction. ■ Then to New York City Teachers partner with community, arts and business organizations to help each residents student succeed. The school’s vibrant multicultural learning environment extends Special Education Services beyond the classroom, through both real and virtual travel, and exchange Manhattan ■ Collaborative Team Teaching opportunities with students around the world. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Global/International Studies in core subjects, Literacy block schedule, ■ ESL personalized instruction in small classes, Student Advisories, International travel ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) opportunities, After-school program focused on youth leadership Language Classes: Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish ■ Total Students: 470 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: Asia Society ■ Not-for-Profit: Net Aid, Children’s Accountability Reports Aid Society ■ Other: United Nations 06-07 07-08 Progress N/A B EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Report ■ ■ Quality Leadership & Support: Model United Nations Artistic: Museum and Review PP Performing Arts visits ■ Clubs: Youth

Important Information! ■ Community Service requirement

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Limited International Studies M46X 9 98 342 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

Henry Street School for International Studies DBN 01M292 ■ 350 THE HERITAGE SCHOOL

Address: 1680 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10029 Subway: 6 to 103rd Street Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Bus: M4, M98, M101, M102, M106 to Tel: 212-828-2858 105th Street Fax: 212-828-2861 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.heritage-school.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Manhattan Founded by Teachers College ten years ago, the Heritage School is committed residents to serving a diverse group of students. The Heritage School is a neighborhood school that predominantly serves the East Harlem Community. With the support ■ Then to New York City of Teachers College and Arts partners, we work towards enhancing curriculum residents through arts integration. The school is committed to helping students to develop Special Education Services into leaders, independent thinkers and lifelong learners. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Three year sequence in arts/music, integrated arts throughout the ELL Programs curriculum, field trips, Upward Bound, Outward Bound, Internships, Mentoring, ■ ESL College and Career information, Community Choices Program ■ Language Enrollment (10/31/2008) Classes: Spanish, Spanish Native Language Arts ■ Total Students: 342 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Community-Based Organizations: Boys and Girls Harbor, The Leadership Program, Working Playground (UAP - Urban Arts Partnership), Boys Club of Accountability Reports East Harlem ■ Higher Education Institutions: Teachers College, Columbia 06-07 07-08 University (Double Discovery Center), Hunter College, City University of New York Progress ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Taller Boricua, Studio Museum in Harlem, Manhattan Report AA Quality Lincoln Center Institute, Museo del Barrio, The Jewish Museum, Working Review UP Playground ■ Not-for-Profit: Robin Hood Foundation, College Summit, Student Press Initiative, National Academy for Excellence in Teaching and Peer Health Exchange ■ Corporate: Davis, Polk and Wardwell, Law Firm; New York Leadership Academy Important Information! ■ Extended Day Program EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: SAT Tutoring ■ Academic: Credit Retrieval courses ■ Artistic: Visual Arts, Filmmaking, Dance (Latin and African) SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Seasonal Activities: Bowling, Swimming, Basketball, Yoga, Soccer, Powerwalking

Open House Information Check our website for additional information: www.heritage-school.org

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

The Heritage School 9 80 1107 (Visual Art & Design) M97A Ed. Opt. Work in several arts media to express significant ideas 10 10 41

The Heritage School DBN 04M680 ■ 351 HIGH SCHOOL FOR ARTS, IMAGINATION AND INQUIRY Address: Martin Luther King, Jr. Educational Campus Subway: 1 to 66th Street-Lincoln Center 122 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10023 Bus: M5, M7, M10, M11, M104 to 66th Street; Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible M66 to Amsterdam Avenue Tel: 212-799-4064 Fax: 212-799-4171 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/03/M299

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS At the High School for Arts, Imagination and Inquiry we work to infuse our ■ Priority given to students who interdisciplinary curriculum with experience in, and reflective study of, the arts in attend an information session accordance with the model created by the Lincoln Center Institute. We believe ■ Then to New York City that encounters of this sort release imagination and open unexpected intellectual residents possibilities that provoke students to reach beyond themselves as they “look Special Education Services at things as if they could be otherwise” and, most significantly, encourage civic ■ Collaborative Team Teaching dialogue which empowers all of the members of our diverse school community to (CTT) work towards a more just, humane and vibrant world. ■ SETSS Manhattan COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Arts- and inquiry-based instruction integrated throughout the ■ ESL curriculum, Mentors for Academic Enrichment, professional internship Enrollment (10/31/2008) opportunities ■ Total Students: 408 ■ PARTNERSHIPS Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Community-Based Organization: Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center 9, 10, 11, 12 ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: Lincoln Center Institute ■ Not-for-Profit: New Accountability Reports Visions for Public Schools 06-07 07-08 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Progress Report N/A N/A ■ Leadership & Support: School Newspaper, School Yearbook ■ Academic: ■ ■ Quality PP Tutoring Artistic: Cultural and Museum partnerships Clubs: Fine Arts, Review Drama, Debate, Chess, Dance/Music, Gay-Straight Alliance, Community Service, Guitar Ensemble, Chorus, Theatre PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling Important Information! ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, ■ Our school observes a uniform Softball, Volleyball dress code ■ SCHOOL SPORTS Extended Day Tutoring ■ Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball ■ 15 hours per week of service learning projects or internships are required for 11th & 12th grade students

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9 108 931 High School for Arts, Imagination and Inquiry M11R Limited (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened 10 10 50

High School for Arts, Imagination and Inquiry DBN 03M299 ■ 352 HIGH SCHOOL FOR DUAL LANGUAGE AND ASIAN STUDIES Address: Seward Park Educational Campus Subway: B, D to Grand Street; F, J, M, Z to Delancey 350 Grand Street, New York, NY 10002 Street-Essex Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: M9, M14A, M15, M103 to Grand Street Tel: 212-475-4097 Fax: 212-674-1392 Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/02/M545

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Manhattan At the High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies, Chinese proficient residents English Language Learners and English proficient students can learn both languages while preparing for college and careers. The school has a challenging ■ Then to New York City curriculum that includes enriched math and science courses and opportunities residents to participate in a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) classes by junior year. ■ Fifty percent (50%) of the Asia-related topics are woven into the academic curriculum in all the subject incoming 9th graders will be areas. Dual Language students are expected to exceed city and state standards English Proficient students and demonstrate positive cross-cultural behavior while achieving skills that and fifty percent (50%) are needed for today’s global market. English proficient and English Language Chinese (Mandarin) speaking Learners are integrated during instructional times and there is instruction in both English Language Learners languages. All students are expected to comprehend, speak, read and write in Special Education Services English and Chinese by the time they graduate. ■ Services Provided as Needed ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: Four-year Chinese Language, History, Music, Arts, Extended Day ■ Bilingual Program Program (Tutoring, Arts, Chinese), College Now ■ Language Class: Chinese • Chinese (Mandarin) (Mandarin) ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus BC, Chemistry, ■ Dual Language Program Chinese Language and Culture, Statistics, World History • Chinese (Mandarin) and Manhattan English PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Community-Based Organization: Chinese American Planning Council Higher Education Institutions: New York University, City University of New York (CUNY) ■ Total Students: 294 Borough of Manhattan Community College, Hunter College ■ Cultural/Arts ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Organization: The Paley Center for Media (formerly Museum of Television and 9, 10, 11, 12 Radio) ■ Not-for-Profit: New York Cares ■ Financial Institution: Merrill Lynch Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ ■ Progress AA Leadership & Support: Student Council Academic: Math Team, Math Report Research, PM School, Peer Tutoring, Academic Enrichment, Saturday Cultural Quality Review WW Discovery Program (Explore New York City), Kaplan SAT Prep ■ Artistic: Gallery Exhibits ■ Clubs: "The Gazette," Ping-Pong, Bridge, Chess, Monday Afternoons Film, Chinese Culture and Enrichment, Art, Swim PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Handball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Saturday Fitness, Swimming, Team Sports

Important Information! ■ Extended Day Program

High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies DBN 02M545 ■ 353 HIGH SCHOOL FOR DUAL LANGUAGE AND ASIAN STUDIES (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

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High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) M59A Screened 9 108 393

Open House Information Daily opportunities are given to students accompanied by parents to visit our school and meet our staff during regular school hours. Accommodations can also be made for after-school visits. Interested? Curious? Give us a call to schedule your appointment.

High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies DBN 02M545 ■ 354 HIGH SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Address: 444 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019 Subway: 1, 2, 3, A, C, D to 59th Street-Columbus Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Circle; N, Q, R, W to 57th Street Tel: 212-262-8113 Bus: M11 to 57th Street; M31, M57 to 9th Avenue Fax: 212-262-0702 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.envirostudies.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City The mission of the High School for Environmental Studies (HSES) is to reach residents high standards of excellence by providing a unique, challenging curriculum. We combine environmentally-infused courses with applied-learning experiences Special Education Services and hands-on programs that incorporate the rich cultural, economic and social ■ SETSS diversity of New York City. It is the further mission of our school for families, ■ Special Class students, administration, staff and the “Friends of HSES” to work collaboratively ELL Programs to identify issues, define goals, formulate policies and implement activities. Our ■ ESL Environmental Seminar provides all freshmen with individualized attention and Enrollment (10/31/2008) helps students to further develop their skills in an environment that fosters risk ■ Total Students: 1491 taking and independent growth. Everyone in the HSES community is committed ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): to excel, as all learners are challenged, motivated and provided an open avenue 9, 10, 11, 12 of communication. Accountability Reports COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 06-07 07-08 ■ Programs: Honors Academy, Environmental Internship/Career and College Progress Advisory, NYU School of Medicine High School Fellows Program, College Now, Report BB Quality Blue Star Financial Literacy, SAT Prep, Senior Thesis, SUNY ESF courses Review WW in Writing in the Environment and The Global Environment, Sponsors for

Educational Opportunity (SEO), Peer Mediation and Negotiation, Quality of Life, Manhattan Princeton Review, Environmental Seminar, Environmental Ethics, Writing Center, Social Science Research, Science and Math Research, Wildlife Conservation, Important Information! Marine Science, Physics, Calculus, Media Tech, Beginning and Advanced Band, ■ Honors Academy Beginning and Advanced Musical Theatre, Beginning and Advanced Chorus, ■ Environmental Internship/Career Yoga, Modern Dance ■ Language Classes: French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish and College Advisory ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, English ■ Community Service Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental ■ SUNY College of Environmental Science, Physics B, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, United States Science and Forestry courses History, World History for juniors and seniors in Enviromental Science and Nature PARTNERSHIPS Writing ■ Community-Based Organization: Friends of HSES ■ Hospital Outreach: St. ■ Required Freshman Orientation Vincent's Child and Family Clinic Plus Program ■ Higher Education Institutions: Sessions: Parent/Student Columbia University Center for Ecological Research and Conservation (CERC), Orientation and Placement John Jay College, University of Vermont, City University of New York (CUNY), Testing Part I - Thursday, State University of New York (SUNY) Albany, SUNY College of Environmental June 3, 2010; Students Only Part Science and Forestry (ESF), Hunter College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: II – Wednesday, August 25, 2010 Open Stages at Lincoln Center, American Museum of Natural History, New- York Historical Society, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater ■ Not-for-Profit: The Nature Conservancy, Sponsors for Educational Opportunity, Student Conservation Association, New York City Public Library, Council on the Environment of New York City, New York Aquarium ■ Corporate: 1010 WINS, Open House Toshiba America Foundation ■ Other: Brookhaven National Laboratory Information Fall 2009; please call for additional information or check our school website.

High School for Environmental Studies DBN 02M400 ■ 355 HIGH SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (CONTINUED)

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Peer Mediation/Conflict Resolution, Student Government, Leadership Class ■ Academic: Ecology, Literary Magazine, Yearbook, National Honor Society (Arista), Think Quest Team, Math Team, Astronomy, Envirothon ■ Artistic: Musical Theatre, Gospel Choir, Women's Glee, Men's Glee, Rock Band, Madrigals, Drama/Sketch Comedy, Heritage, Animation/Anime Club ■ Clubs: Recycling, Envirothon, Hiking, Roof Gardening, Go Green, Weight Training, Badminton, Ecosystem, Poster, Dance Team, Step Team, Chess, Multicultural Issues, FRESH-Sustainable Agriculture, YES-Youth Environmental Stewards, Technology PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Manhattan ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Handball, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Handball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Environmental Studies (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) 9 270 3929 Interdisciplinary program emphasizing environmental studies, the natural environment, the urban environment M41C Ed. Opt. and environmental ethics; students are expected to engage in research, environmental projects, internships and 10 20 265 complete a senior thesis

Honors Academy 9 30 2313 (Environmental Science) Mathematics and science research, work in university M41D Screened laboratories 10 10 131

High School for Environmental Studies DBN 02M400 ■ 356 HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH CAREERS AND SCIENCES Address: George Washington Educational Campus Subway: 1 to 191st Street 549 Audubon Avenue, New York, NY 10040 Bus: M101 to 192nd Street & Amsterdam Avenue; Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible M3 to 191st Street & St. Nicholas Avenue Tel: 212-927-1841 Fax: 212-927-2179 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/06/M468

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to District 6 students We foster a sense of community in a small learning environment, helping students to develop self-esteem and respect for others. Through a diverse and ■ Then to Manhattan residents challenging academic curriculum that focuses on the basic sciences and related Special Education Services experiences, we support our students academically and personally to develop ■ Collaborative Team Teaching their interests in various sciences and health professions. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Special Class ■ Programs: Honors Earth Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Poetry, ELL Programs Meteorology, Pharmacology, Advisory, Computer Mathematics, PSAT for ■ ESL 9th - 11th graders, College Now, Forensics, Naval Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (NJROTC), Community Service and Health-related Internships ■ Bilingual Program ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Calculus AB, • Spanish English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Spanish Language, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Spanish Literature ■ Total Students: 670 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS 9, 10, 11, 12 ■ Community-Based Organizations: Alianza Dominicana, Children’s ■ Accountability Reports Arts and Sciences Workshop Hospital Outreach: New York- Presbyterian Hospital, Isabella Geriatric Center ■ Higher Education Manhattan 06-07 07-08 Institutions: City University of New York, Columbia University, Touro Medical Progress Report AA College, Touro College of Pharmacy, Touro College of Health Sciences, ■ Quality WW Lehman College, New York-Presbyterian Medical College Cultural/Arts Review Organizations: Family Life Theatre, Symphony Space, American Museum of Natural History ■ Not-for-Profit: Health Corps, The College Board ■ Corporate: CVS Inc. ■ Other: Inwood Hill Park, The Bronx Zoological Society Open House EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Information ■ Academic: National Honor Society (Arista), Moody’s Math Challenge, After- Please call the school for school Tutoring, Saturday Regents Review, Stock Market Game ■ Artistic: Family additional information. Life Theatre, Symphony Space ■ Clubs: Dance, Health/Fitness, Cheerleading, Digital Photography, Naval Jr. ROTC Drill Team, Chess PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Football & JV Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Important Information! Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball ■ Classes begin at 8:04 AM ■ Student Summer Orientation SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Swimming, Competitive Cycling, Yoga, Fencing, Aerobics, Dance, Cardio- Fitness, Weight Training

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Health Careers & Sciences (Science & Math) M33A Ed. Opt. 9 199 1946 Forensic and environmental sciences

High School for Health Careers and Sciences DBN 06M468 ■ 357 HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND HUMAN SERVICES Address: 345 East 15th Street, New York, NY 10003 Subway: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, A, B, C, D, E, F, N, Q, R, Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible W to 14th Street followed by L to 1st Avenue Tel: 212-780-9175 Bus: M9, M14A, M14D to Avenue A; M15 to 14th Fax: 212-979-7261 Street; Command Bus service from Brooklyn; Website: www.hphsnyc.org Green Bus service from Queens

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City Our school is dedicated to providing challenging academic standards in residents professional health career settings through an intensive internship program, preparing our students to enter the world of health care with scientific knowledge, Special Education Services ethics, integrity and compassion. Our students are provided with a well-rounded ■ Collaborative Team Teaching high school experience which includes extracurricular activities, opportunities to (CTT) enter science-related competitions, and an extensive sports program. Students ■ SETSS receive an endorsed diploma upon completing a minimum of 250 hours of ELL Programs internship service. Advanced placement courses as well as an array of electives ■ offer enrichment in all subject areas.

Manhattan ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 1620 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Programs: Medical Science Research (State University of New York/SUNY 9, 10, 11, 12 Albany with an opportunity to receive 12 college credits), Medical Technology, Nutrition and Exercise Science, Forensic Science, Kinesiology and Sports Accountability Reports Medicine, Medical Biology, Medical Ethics, Medical Illustrations, Fellows 06-07 07-08 Program, S3 Science Program, College Now, Exploration of Health Occupations Progress CB and Career Choices, Ballroom Dancing, Drama, Mentoring, Weekly 9th grade Report ■ ■ Quality Group Advisory Language Classes: French, Spanish Advanced Placement Review PW Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Literature and Composition, Government and Politics: Comparative, Physics B, Spanish Language, United States History, World History Important Information! PARTNERSHIPS ■ Our school observes a uniform ■ Community-Based Organizations: PACE Liberty Partnership Program; dress code. Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths (RID) ■ Hospital Outreach: Beth Israel ■ Internship Requirement Medical Center, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York University Medical Center, ■ Extended Day Program Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Bellevue Hospital, New York Eye and ■ Student Summer Orientation Ear Infirmary, The Jewish Home and Hospital, Lenox Hill Hospital, Hospital for ■ Our students serve internships in Joint Diseases, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Elmhurst Hospital, Kings County over 50 hospitals throughout the Hospital Center, Gouverneur Healthcare Services, Cabrini Medical Center, city Isabella Geriatric Center, State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical ■ Ninth Grade Academic Center, Metropolitan Hospital, NYU School of Medicine – School Fellows Program ■ Intervention for transition to high Higher Education Institutions: Rockefeller University, Polytechnic University, school for all 9th grade students Columbia University, Cornell University, Barnard College, New York University Medical School, Pace University, Hunter College School of Nursing, Syracuse ■ Guidance Counselor remains with University, New York City College of Technology, Queens College, SUNY the student throughout their four Albany, Stony Brook University, Queensborough Community College ■ Cultural/ years Arts Organizations: American Museum of Natural History, National Academy ■ We have a full-time College of Science, River Project, National Parks Service, New York Aquarium, Museum Guidance Counselor of Modern Art (MoMA), El Museo del Barrio, American Ballroom Theatre, Lincoln ■ Tutoring available in all subject Center Early Stages ■ Not-for-Profit: Urban Dove, South Asian Youth Action, areas ■ El Puente, Leadership Center Geriatric Care, Council of Urban Professionals Clubs and enrichment activities ■ Financial Institution: Chase Manhattan Bank ■ Other: New York City Police offered school-wide Department Explorers

High School for Health Professions and Human Services DBN 02M420 ■ 358 HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED)

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Leadership Class, Senior Class Government, Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC ■ Academic: National Honor Open House Society, Awards Ceremony, Monthly Attendance Incentives, After-school Tutoring, Information Peer Tutoring, School Newspaper, SAT Prep, Pace Liberty Partnership, Sponsors We conduct an Open for Educational Opportunity (SEO) Scholars Program, Rise to College, REACH House for both programs (Rewarding Achievement - Incentive program for Advanced Placement Courses) and interview for our ■ Artistic: Multicultural Shows, Trips to Theatre Productions, Festival of the Arts, screened program in the fall. Dancing Classrooms High School Rainbow Team Match competition ■ Clubs: Please contact our Parent Computer, Nursing, Yearbook, Band, Gay/Straight Alliance, Weight Training, Coordinator for further Art, Chess, Word Game, Government, Creative Writing, Book, United Nations, information at Poetry, Printmaking, Friends of Latin America (FOLA), Science Research, Digital 212-780-9175 Photography, Teen Talk, Webmasters, Recipe Writing/Cooking, Dance ext. 2041. PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Handball, Soccer ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball & JV Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Handball Reminder: Use these codes for your application! Manhattan SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Medical Science & Research (Health Professions) 9 157 2452 A 3-year program beginning in 10th grade with SUNY Albany (12 college credits), on Scientific Research under M70A Screened the mentorship of professionals at partner facilities, internships and preparation for Intel Expo and credit- 10 16 148 bearing college coursework

Medical Technology and College Preparatory (Health Professions) 9 250 2977 Emphasis on the basic sciences; hands-on laboratory M70B Ed. Opt. work using state-of-the-art equipment and computer research in laboratory analyses in the diagnosis and 10 60 179 treatment of disease and maintenance of health

High School for Health Professions and Human Services DBN 02M420 ■ 359 HIGH SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND FINANCE Address: George Washington Educational Campus Subway: 1 to 191st Street 549 Audubon Avenue, New York, NY 10040 Bus: M101 to 192nd Street & Amsterdam Avenue; Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible M3 to 191st Street & St. Nicholas Avenue Tel: 212-927-1841 Fax: 212-927-2388 Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/06/M462

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to District 6 students We provide a small learning environment that focuses on critical and evaluative skills, thematic-based instruction and an academic curriculum that is geared to ■ Then to Manhattan residents achieve optimum success on the New York State Regents Exams, as well as Special Education Services the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). The goal of our school is to develop literate, ■ SETSS self-reliant, high achieving students who are able to transfer their knowledge and ■ Special Class skills to real life situations and are prepared to succeed in college and the world ELL Programs at large. All students must be respectful and adhere to a strict code of conduct ■ ESL and follow the uniform dress policy. Our students are also encouraged to attend ■ Saturday School which provides them with extended time on core curriculum, Manhattan Bilingual Program • Spanish such as Mathematics, English, Science and Social Studies. Enrollment (10/31/2008) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Total Students: 678 ■ Programs: Community Activist, New York City Mentoring, Model United Nations ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Program, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification, A+ Certification, Peer 9, 10, 11, 12 Leadership, Tutoring, SAT Preparation, Internship ■ Language Class: Spanish Accountability Reports ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English Literature and Composition, Spanish 06-07 07-08 Language Progress Report AA Quality PARTNERSHIPS Review WW ■ Community-Based Organizations: Isabella Geriatric Facility Hospital Outreach: New-York Columbia Presbyterian Medical College and Hospital ■ Higher Education Institutions: The City College of New York, Columbia University ■ Not-for-Profit: Mind Matters of New York City, Inc. Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES dress code. ■ Leadership & Support: Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) ■ Academic: Model United Nations (UN) Conference, After-school Tutoring, Saturday School, Yearbook, Yoga, Rowing, MOUSE Squad ■ Artistic: Theater, Chorus PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Football & JV Football, Outdoor Track ■ Girls: Basketball, Softball, Soccer, Volleyball

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9 157 1409 International Business (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) M32A Ed. Opt. Comprehensive academic program 10 3 102

High School for International Business and Finance DBN 06M462 ■ 360 HIGH SCHOOL FOR LANGUAGE AND DIPLOMACY Address: Washington Irving Educational Campus Subway: 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W to 14th Street- 40 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003 Union Square Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: M1, M2, M3, M15, M101, M102 to 16th Tel: 718-935-3431 (valid through January 2010) Street; M9 to Irving Place & 14th Street; M14 to Irving Place

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility A member of the Asia Society International Studies Schools Network, our school ■ Priority to students and will teach all of our students the meaning and skills of being an Ambassador. residents of Manhattan who Through a challenging academic program that provides opportunities for attend an information session international exchange, travel, and public service, our students will learn the ■ Then to New York City art and craft of international diplomacy as well as develop their technology and residents who attend an communication skills. Students will also be given the opportunity to achieve information session proficiency in Mandarin Chinese through an intensive, engaging program ■ Then to students and designed for students of all levels, including those who have never studied the language before. Manhattan residents of Manhattan ■ Then to New York City residents COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Programs: Intensive Chinese Language Program for all students, International Special Education Services Exchanges, Advisory, Interdisciplinary Support for English Language Learners ■ Collaborative Team Teaching ■ Language Class: Mandarin Chinese (we plan to offer Japanese and Korean (CTT) as we expand) ■ Advanced Placement Courses: As we expand, we plan to ■ SETSS offer AP courses ■ Special Class ELL Programs PARTNERSHIPS ■ ESL ■ Community-Based Organizations: The United Nations Association of the Enrollment (10/31/2008) United States of America (UNA-USA) Global Classrooms, United Nations, ■ School Opened: Sept 2009 Chinese Language Teachers Association of Greater New York ■ Higher ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Education Institutions: New York University ■ Other: Asia Society International 9, 10 Studies Schools Network ■ Expected Grade Configuration: 9-12 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Peer Mediation ■ Academic: Accountability Reports Model United Nations Team, Tutoring ■ Artistic: As we expand, we plan to offer 06-07 07-08 opportunities for student art and music Progress N/A N/A Report SCHOOL SPORTS Quality N/A N/A Review ■ As we expand, we plan to offer PSAL and intramural sports, including martial arts.

Important Information! ■ Community Service Requirement ■ Senior Year Internship

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Limited High School for Language and Diplomacy A11A 9 108 New Program (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

High School for Language and Diplomacy DBN 02M399 ■ 361 HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW, ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY JUSTICE Address: Martin Luther King, Jr. Educational Campus Subway: 1 to 66 Street-Lincoln Center 122 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10023 Bus: M5, M7, M10, M11, M104 to 66th Street; Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible M66 to Amsterdam Avenue Tel: 212-501-1201 Fax: 917-441-3697 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/03/M492

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City Our mission is to create a school community that helps our students develop the residents independent habits of work and mind that will enable them to take advantage of college and career choices after high school. We share our students’ college Special Education Services aspirations and expect them to master their course work, serve the community ■ Collaborative Team Teaching and be active participants in school. From the more supportive environment of (CTT) our freshman classes to the more challenging classes in senior year, we have ■ SETSS incorporated into our school structure the tools our students will need to build a ■ Special Class strong portfolio of accomplishments.

Manhattan ELL Programs ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Programs: Law and Legal Studies; Upperclassmen eligible for classes at John ■ Total Students: 486 Jay College of Criminal Justice; Freshman Success Academy (pairs freshmen ■ Grades Served (2010-2011: with teacher-advisors); College Summit (senior program which focuses on ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 college choice and the college application process) Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Course: English Literature and Composition Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress CB ■ Hospital Outreach: St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center (on-site clinic) Report ■ Quality Higher Education Institutions: Fordham University School of Law, John Review PW Jay College of Criminal Justice ■ Corporate: Hunton & Williams, LLP; Dewey Ballantine, LLP ■ Other: College Summit Important Information! EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Our school observes a uniform ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Moot Court, Mock Trial, dress code. Leadership Class, Advocacy Class ■ Academic: PM School, Saturday School, Homework Helpers, Tutoring ■ Artistic: Choir, Dance, Poetry ■ Clubs: Spirit, Community Service, Newspaper, Drama PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

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Law, Advocacy and Community Justice High School 9 140 1572 (Law & Government) Students take law courses in their 11th and 12th grade years in addition to their social studies courses; a college M14A Ed. Opt. preparatory focus is incorporated into the classroom 10 10 59 curriculum

High School for Law, Advocacy and Community Justice DBN 03M492 ■ 362 HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW AND PUBLIC SERVICE Address: George Washington Educational Campus Subway: 1 to 191st Street 549 Audubon Avenue, New York, NY 10040 Bus: M101 to 192nd Street & Amsterdam Avenue; Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible M3 to 191st Street & St. Nicholas Avenue Tel: 212-927-2380 Fax: 212-781-9516 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.hslps.net

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to District 6 students We provide students with a challenging theme-based curriculum in which students understand relationships across subjects, between themselves and the ■ Then to Manhattan residents world at large. The goal of our school is to develop mature citizens committed Special Education Services to both their community and high achievement. Students gain knowledge ■ Collaborative Team Teaching about of the public sector, law and their ability to make positive changes in the (CTT) community. Internships, mentoring programs and partnerships offer our students ■ SETSS the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge to real life settings. ■ Special Class ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: Balanced Literacy & Balanced Mathematics, Concentration in Law ■ ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) and Public Service, Financial Literacy Language Class: Spanish Advanced ■ Total Students: 689 Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Government and Politics: Comparative, ■ Grades Served (2009-2010): Government and Politics: United States, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature 9, 10, 11, 12 Accountability Reports PARTNERSHIPS 06-07 07-08 ■ Hospital Outreach: New York-Presbyterian Hospital (on-site clinic), Health Progress AA Corp Program ■ Higher Education Institutions: City University of New York,

Report ■ Manhattan Quality Columbia University Cultural/Arts Organizations: Henry Street Settlement, Review WW The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rubin Museum of Art, ArtsConnection ■ Not- for-Profit: Anti-Defamation League, Commission on Human Rights, New York State Unified Court System ■ Corporate: Health Corp. ■ Other: Minds Matter, Open House Urban Scholars, Harlem Center for Education Information EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Call for information at ■ Leadership & Support: After-school Mentoring and Tutoring, Community 212-927-1841 ext. 572 or ext. 409 Service Projects, Saturday Regents Review Classes, Conflict Mediation, beginning October 15, 2009 Court Job Shadowing Experiences ■ Academic: Mock Trial Competitions and Congressional Hearings, National Honor Society, Web Design, Journalism, Global Awareness Club, Student Exchange Program ■ Artistic: Drama, Theatre, Graphic Arts ■ Clubs: Illustration, Mural, Digital Photography, Dance, Health Important Information! and Fitness, Cheerleading, College Prep ■ Community Service Requirement ■ Extended Day Program Requirement PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Weekend Program offered ■ Boys: Baseball, Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Football ■ Student Summer Orientation & JV Football, Outdoor Track, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Swimming

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Law and Public Service (Law & Government) Constitutional law, leadership in a changing world, women M31A Ed. Opt. 9 181 1846 and leadership, mock trials and congressional debates; John Jay College, law firms and District Attorney's offices

High School for Law and Public Service DBN 06M467 ■ 363 HIGH SCHOOL FOR MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AT CITY COLLEGE SPECIALIZED SCHOOL Address: 138 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031 Subway:1 to 137th Street-City College; A, B, C, D Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible to 145th Street; 4, 5, 6 to 125th Street Tel: 212-281-6490 Bus: M4, M5 to Broadway & 137th Street; M18 to Fax: 212-281-6918 138th Street & Convent Avenue; M100, M101 to Website: www.hsmse.org Amsterdam Avenue & 138th Street; BX19 to 145th Street & Convent Avenue

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility We provide a unique and unparalleled collaborative educational experience. Our ■ Open to New York City mission is to challenge talented students to expand their intellect by developing the residents habits of inquiry, written and verbal expression and critical thinking. Instructionally ■ Acceptance is based on supported by the City College of New York, our academically challenging learning the score attained on the environment focuses on mathematics, science and engineering while emphasizing Specialized High Schools civic responsibility and the value of knowledge for its own intrinsic reward. Our Admissions Test (SHSAT) goal is to infuse social, technological and analytical skills in order to facilitate the Special Education Services development of the next generation of leaders in society. The school day is from ■ Services Provided as Needed 8:00 AM to 3:35 PM. Manhattan ELL Programs ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Programs: Project Lead The Way Pre-Engineering (a nationally validated ■ Total Students: 449 pre-engineering program): Design & Drawing for Production, Digital Electronics, Principles of Engineering, Civil Engineering & Architecture, Bio-Medical ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Engineering, Engineering Design & Development; Mount Sinai Science 9, 10, 11, 12 Research Program (a two year research cycle in the afternoons at Mount Sinai Accountability Reports Hospital): Advanced laboratory experiences and a research internship in one of 06-07 07-08 the hospital units such as cardiology, oncology, obstetrics and the autopsy suite; Progress Calculus 1, 2, and 3; College-level Biology, Chemistry and Physics ■ Language Report AA Quality Classes: German, Spanish Review PW PARTNERSHIPS ■ Hospital Outreach: Mount Sinai Research, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Important Information! ■ Higher Education Institutions: The City College of New York, Teachers ■ ■ This is one of New York City’s College Cultural/Arts Organizations: Harlem IS, Community Works ■ eight (8) Specialized High Schools Corporate: Agilent Technologies, Sirius Satellite Radio, Techtronics, Turner that requires the Specialized High Construction Company Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). For further information and the EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ 2009 test dates, see the front of Leadership & Support: Peer and Teacher Tutoring, Student Government ■ this directory and obtain a copy Academic: Varsity & JV Math Team, Astronomy, Science Research, MOUS, ■ of the “Specialized High Schools Poetry, Newspaper, Yearbook, Creative Writing Artistic: Art, Band, Chorus, ■ Student Handbook” from your Drama, Modern Dance, Art History Clubs: Film, For Inspiration and Recognition guidance counselor. of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics, German, Harlem IS, Ichthyology (Fish), Junior State of America, Key, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, NYC Unveiled; additional clubs to be formed based on student interest PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Soccer, Swimming SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Ping-Pong

High School for Mathematics, Science and Engineering at City College DBN 05M692 ■ 364 HIGH SCHOOL FOR MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AT CITY COLLEGE (CONTINUED)

SPECIALIZED SCHOOL

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SELECTION PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS METHOD

Pre-Engineering 9 27,654 (Engineering) No Nationally validated pre-engineering curriculum enriched Test by the City College faculty, culminating in a senior Code thesis project 10 1,788

High School for Mathematics, Science and Engineering at City College DBN 05M692 ■ 365 HIGH SCHOOL FOR MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS Address: George Washington Educational Campus Subway: 1 to 191st Street 549 Audubon Avenue, New York, NY 10040 Bus: M101 to 192nd Street & Amsterdam Avenue; Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible M3 to 191st Street & St. Nicholas Avenue Tel: 212-927-1841 Fax: 212-927-2326 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/06/M463

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to District 6 students Our mission is to inspire students to think critically, communicate clearly and master a challenging, well-rounded curriculum with a basis in media and communications. ■ Then to Manhattan residents Students learn to incorporate integrity, responsibility, honesty, loyalty and diligence Special Education Services in their professional and personal lives. This is a small learning community that ■ Collaborative Team Teaching includes students, parents, teachers, administrators, the public and private sectors, (CTT) local community members, colleges and universities. ■ SETSS ■ Special Class COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Programs: Journalism, Creative Writing, Introduction to Media, Introduction

Manhattan ELL Programs ■ ESL to Film, Web Design ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Enrollment (10/31/2008) English Literature and Composition, Government and Politics: Comparative, ■ Total Students: 639 Spanish Language ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organization: The Leadership Program ■ Hospital Accountability Reports Outreach: New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Isabella Geriatric Center ■ Higher 06-07 07-08 Education Institutions: Columbia University, The City College of New York, Progress AA The City University of New York (CUNY), Teachers College, Fordham University Report ■ Quality Cultural/Arts Organizations: Theatre Development Fund (Open Doors and Review WW Stage Door), Manhattan Class Company (MCC) Theatre ■ Not-for-Profit: Mind Matters of New York City, The College Board ■ Corporate: Home Box Office (HBO) ■ Other: National Association for Multi Ethnicity in Communication (NAMEC) Open House EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Information ■ Leadership & Support: Leadership Program, Peer Mediation, Outward Bound Open House events are scheduled ■ Academic: Double Discovery, SAT Prep, Stage Door ■ Artistic: Dance, Open during the months of October and Doors ■ Clubs: Math, Film, Mural, Journalism June. Please contact the Parent Coordinator at 212-927-1841 ext. 117 PSAL SPORTS TEAMS for more details or to schedule a ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Football & JV tour of the school. Football, Outdoor Track ■ Girls: Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Cheerleading Club

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Media and Communications Institute (Communications) Journalism, creative writing, introduction to media, M30A Ed. Opt. 9 150 1268 introduction to film and website design

High School for Media and Communications DBN 06M463 ■ 366 HIGH SCHOOL OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY Address: Martin Luther King, Jr. Educational Campus Subway: 1 to 66th Street-Lincoln Center 122 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10023 Bus: M5, M7, M10, M11, M104 to 66th Street; Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible M66 to Amsterdam Avenue Tel: 212-501-1198 Fax: 917-441-3693 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/03/M494

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS Our mission is to provide students with the academic, interpersonal and ■ Open to New York City technological skills needed to achieve excellence in their chosen careers. We residents prepare all of our students in a caring and nurturing environment and provide Special Education Services opportunities for students to work creatively in the fields of art and technology. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), College Now, ■ Special Class Educational Talent Search (pre-college), Virtual Enterprise (VE), Mentoring (by ELL Programs attorneys from major law firms), Advisory, Theatre Arts; Arts and Technology ■ ■ Courses: Fine Arts, Painting, Graphic Technology Language Classes: Italian, ESL ■ ■ Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: Art History, English Language and Bilingual Program Composition, United States History • Spanish Enrollment (10/31/2008) PARTNERSHIPS ■ Total Students: 605 ■ Community-Based Organizations: Artists Empowerment Coalition, Justice ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Resource Center ■ Hospital Outreach: St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center 9, 10, 11, 12 (Health Clinic) ■ Higher Education Institutions: John Jay College, Hunter ■ Accountability Reports College, New York University (NYU) Cultural/Arts Organizations: New York City Opera, Roundabout Theatre Company, Guggenheim Museum, Museum of 06-07 07-08 Modern Art (MoMA), Lar Lubovitch Dance Company Manhattan Progress Report BA Quality EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Review PP ■ Leadership & Support: National Honor Society, Student Government, Arts and Technology Leaders and Scholars (ATLAS), ArTech Newsletter, Annual overnight School Trip for Sophomores, “Battle of the Grades” (schoolwide sports, Important Information! ■ ■ activities and competitions) Academic: Extended Day Tutoring, PM School for Our school observes a uniform credit accumulation, Saturday Programs ■ Artistic: Cartooning, Choral Singing, dress code (school shirt or Drama, Dance, Filmmaking, Graphic Arts, Musical Instruments (Guitar), Talent sweatshirt embroidered with the Shows, School Dances, Mural Painting ■ Clubs: Anime, Chess, Computer, school logo). MOUSE Squad, Robotics ■ Extended Day Program ■ Weekend Program offered PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Student Summer Orientation ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Open House Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball Information SCHOOL SPORTS Visit classes and meet staff & students ■ Intramural Sports on Friday, November 6th and Friday, November 13th, 2009, from 10 AM to 12 PM.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Arts & Technology (Visual Art & Design) 9 140 2607 Arts and Technology Infusion Program is an Interdisciplinary M12A Ed. Opt. program with courses in visual arts (all media), computer literacy, graphic arts and media technology. 10 10 107

High School of Arts and Technology DBN 03M494 ■ 367 HIGH SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND FINANCE Address: 100 Trinity Place, New York, NY 10006 Subway: 1, R to Rector Street; 4, 5 to Wall Street; Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, M, Z to Broadway-Nassau Street; J, Tel: 212-346-0708 M, Z to Broad Street Fax: 212-346-0712 Bus: M9, M10 to West & Cedar Streets E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.hseaf.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City We offer a challenging academic program with additional requirements, including residents a senior research thesis and a four-year program of coursework in economics and finance. Students also complete internships with major financial companies. Special Education Services Our diverse, welcoming community extends beyond our school doors to include ■ Collaborative Team Teaching corporate partners from the surrounding Wall Street area. A full-time college (CTT) counseling staff coordinates the college admissions process. Students find ■ SETSS enrichment in our various athletic, artistic and cultural programs and our state- ELL Programs of-the-art library and technology center. ■

Manhattan ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Total Students: 823 Programs: Core Academic Subjects, Economics and Finance Courses: ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Banking, International Finance, College Accounting; Academy of Finance, 9, 10, 11, 12 Virtual Enterprise, Sanford I. Weill Seminars taught by financial industry professionals, Internships, College Courses, Financial Literacy Certification, Accountability Reports various After-school and Saturday Academic and Extracurricular opportunities 06-07 07-08 ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Progress Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature Report BB Quality and Composition, Spanish Language, United States History, World History Review WW PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organization: Educational Alliance: Downtown After3, Safe at Home ■ Hospital Outreach: St. Vincent’s Hospital ■ Higher Education Institutions: Baruch College, Hunter College, Pace University ■ Cultural/Arts Important Information! Organizations: Carnegie Hall, Gotham Chamber Opera, New York City Opera, ■ Every Wednesday students “dress New York Historical Society ■ Not-for-Profit: Working in Support of Education for success” (business attire: (WISE), Liberty Partnerships Program ■ Corporate: Ernst & Young, Newmark dress slacks, ties, skirts and dress Knight Frank, Estée Lauder, KPMG, American International Group ■ Financial shoes) Institutions: Citigroup, The Moody’s Corporation, Bloomberg, Deutsche Bank, ■ Senior Research Thesis required Neuberger Berman, Merrill Lynch, The McGraw-Hill Companies, Bank of New ■ Community Service Requirement York, Fitch Ratings ■ Other: Christopher Zangari ■ Internship Requirement ■ Student Summer Orientation EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, SPARK Youth Leadership ■ Academic: Tutoring, National Honor Society, Science Olympiad, Fed Challenge, Euro Challenge, Computer Lab ■ Artistic: Tutoring, National Honor Society, Science Olympiad, Fed Challenge, Euro Challenge, Computer Lab, MOUSE Squad ■ Clubs: Yearbook, Chess, Marine Biology, Hispanic, Stock Market Game, Strategic Gaming, Guitar, Volleyball, Photography, Soccer

Open House Information Please contact the school for Open House dates and times.

High School of Economics and Finance DBN 02M489 ■ 368 HIGH SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND FINANCE (CONTINUED)

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball, Cross Country, Handball ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Softball, Tennis ■ Co-ed: Bowling SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Karate, Dance, Cheerleading, Volleyball

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Economics and Finance (Business)

In-depth coursework in Economics and Finance, Advanced Manhattan Placement and college courses, Weill Institute with financial M79A Ed. Opt. 9 200 3100 industry professionals providing seminars and internships, after-school and Saturday academic and extracurricular opportunities

High School of Economics and Finance DBN 02M489 ■ 369 THE HIGH SCHOOL OF FASHION INDUSTRIES CTE SCHOOL Address: 225 West 24th Street, New York, NY 10011 Subway: 1, C, E, F, N, Q, R, V to 23rd Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: M10 to 23rd Street; M23 to 7th or 8th Tel: 212-255-1235 Avenue Fax: 212-255-4756 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.fashionhighschool.net

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City We are the only high school of its kind in the United States offering majors in residents Fashion Design, Art & Marketing and Visual Merchandising, while providing a complete academic program for all students. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: Honors Classes, Orientation/Skills Program, Magnet Programs in ■ SETSS Fashion Design, Art, Business of Art, Fashion Illustration, Textile Design, Interior ■ Special Class Design, Marketing and Advertising, SAT Test Prep, FIT Career Pathways in

Manhattan ELL Programs Tech Prep, Saturday Live, City University of New York (CUNY) College Now ■ ESL ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English ■ Bilingual Program Literature and Composition, United States History • Spanish Enrollment (10/31/2008) PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ Total Students: 1682 Community-Based Organizations: The Door, Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Clinic ■ Higher Education Institutions: City University of New York (CUNY), ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), Cooper Union, Parsons School of Design, 9, 10, 11, 12 Pratt Institute ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Accountability Reports Roundabout Theatre, Latinos in Fashion and Entertainment, Studio Museum in 06-07 07-08 Harlem, Lincoln Center Stages, ArtsConnection, Young Audiences, International

Progress AA Center for Photography, The Jewish Museum, Young Playwrights, National Arts Club Report ■ Quality Not-for-Profit: Council of Fashion Designers of America, Big Brothers Big Review WW Sisters, Black Retail Action Group, Underfashion Club, Young Menswear Association, National Association of Mens Sportswear Buyers ■ Corporate: Bloomingdale's, Barney's, Liz Claiborne Foundation, Lancome, Origins Cosmetics, The Promotion Factory, Hearst Digital Media ■ Other: Fashion Crafts Educational Commission, Advisory Board to The High School of Fashion Open House Industries (HSFI) Information Open House will be held on EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Saturday, November 7, 2009 ■ Leadership & Support: Peer Tutoring, Peer Leadership Training, Peer at 9:00 AM. Questions should be Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Fashion Cares, Adopt-a-Student Mentorship addressed to Ms. Silva at dsilva3@ ■ Artistic: Performing Arts Workshops ■ Clubs: Photography, Literary Magazine, schools.nyc.gov or 212-255-1235 ext. Newspaper, Writing Workshop, Anime, Art/Fashion Portfolio, Hip-Hop Dance, 1191. If you cannot attend our Open Crochet, Human Rights, Costume Design, Cosmetology, Tailoring, Accessories, House, private tours can be scheduled Rif-Raf Book during the academic school day by appointment only. For additional PSAL SPORTS TEAMS information please contact ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Ms. Silva. Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Cheerleading, Weight Training,Yoga, Step Team, Soccer

The High School of Fashion Industries DBN 02M600 ■ 370 THE HIGH SCHOOL OF FASHION INDUSTRIES (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application! CTE SCHOOL

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Art-Illustration and Graphic Design 9 68 621 (Visual Art & Design) Art and design related fields including: Art Restoration M68J Audition and Curatorial fields, Interior Design 10 10 38 Audition Information: Prepare a portfolio including one of each of the following: self-portrait, landscape or cityscape, still life, human figure inside a room, abstract design, and five self-selected pieces

Fashion Design and Related Fields (Visual Art & Design) 9 305 1154 Introduction to fashion art and design, basic design, pattern making, advanced draping, basic and advanced M68L Audition body wear and intimate apparel, advanced pattern making; men’s, women’s and children’s clothing design 10 10 72 and garment construction; also Bilingual/ESL Audition Information: Prepare a portfolio with ten (10) items: Do NOT submit more than 3 items from any one category: Category 1: Create Your Own Design for Any Event or Occasion (for example: Evening Wear, Sportswear, Children’s Wear, Lingerie); Category 2: Still Life; Category 3: Illustration of a Human Figure; Category 4: Abstract Design Using a Variety of Shapes; Category 5: Create Your Own Pattern for a Garment; Category 6: Create Your Own Garment, Sized to Fit a Barbie or Ken Doll; Category 7: An Example of Your Stitch Work (on an actual piece of fabric)

Marketing, Fashion Marketing, Advertising and Manhattan Visual Marketing 9 102 826 (Business) Apparel and accessories, financial information processing, business law, communications, analysis, M68M Audition ownership/computer applications, marketing, fashion buying, visual retail merchandising, fibers and fabrics, 10 10 82 electronic information processing, work study Audition Information: Submit each of the following: a one-page essay about your favorite place to shop; an advertisement promoting your favorite place to shop; and, a one-page essay explaining why you chose specific images and colors in your advertisement

2009 - 2010 Audition Dates Audition Groups Date Start Time End Time Brooklyn and Staten Island, Last Names A - L Saturday, November 14, 2009 8:30 AM 11:00 AM Brooklyn and Staten Island, Last Names M - Z Saturday, November 14, 2009 12:30 PM 3:00 PM Manhattan, Last Names A - L Saturday, December 5, 2009 8:30 AM 11:00 AM Manhattan, Last Names M - Z Saturday, December 5, 2009 12:30 PM 3:00 PM Queens and the Bronx, Last Names A - L Saturday, December 12, 2009 8:30 AM 11:00 AM Queens and the Bronx, Last Names M - Z Saturday, December 12, 2009 12:30 PM 3:00 PM Make-up Date - All Boroughs, Last Names A - L Saturday, January 9, 2010 8:30 AM 11:00 AM Make-up Date - All Boroughs, Last Names M - Z Saturday, January 9, 2010 12:30 PM 3:00 PM Students will take an entrance exam as their portfolios are being reviewed on the audition dates listed above. All students must bring their portfolios and two Number 2 pencils on testing days. Students may obtain admissions tickets through their guidance counselor or by printing them from HSFI's website, fashionhighschool.net. It is extremely important that students arrive promptly for the entrance exam; latecomers will not be admitted. We recommend that you arrive at least 30 minutes before the start time of the exam. Please refer to the times listed below. Questions should be directed to Ms. Silva at (212) 255-1235 ext. 1191.

The High School of Fashion Industries DBN 02M600 ■ 371 HIGH SCHOOL OF GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION ARTS SLC - CTE SCHOOL Address: Graphics Educational Campus Subway: 1, C, E to 50th Street; N, R, W to 49th 439 West 49th Street, New York, NY 10019 Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: M10, M11 to 50th Street; M50 to 9th Avenue Tel: 212-245-5925 Fax: 212-265-1552 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.hsgca.com

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City The High School of Graphic Communication Arts is composed of four small residents learning communities. These learning communities or academies are dedicated to specific career themes. The four academies are for Journalism, Photography, Special Education Services Visual Arts and Law Enforcement. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Saturday Academy, College Now, Upward Bound, Homework ■ Special Class Help and Tutoring, Digital Photography, Photo Studio, Video Production, Web

Manhattan ELL Programs Design, Mentoring and Apprenticeship, Educational Talent Search, Literary ■ ESL Magazine-"Open Minds" ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Enrollment (10/31/2008) Courses: English Language and Composition, United States History ■ Total Students: 1788 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Community-Based Organizations: Midtown Community Court, Association of Progressive Dominicans, Navy League of the United States, Floating Accountability Reports the Apple, Veteran’s Organizations ■ Hospital Outreach: Ryan/Chelsea- 06-07 07-08 Clinton Community Health Center, St. Vincent’s Hospital ■ Higher Education Progress CC Institutions: Manhattan Community College, John Jay College, New York City Report ■ Quality College of Technology, Lehman College Cultural/Arts Organization: The Review PP Jewish Museum ■ Not-for-Profit: Work Study Program, Floating the Apple, Justice Resource Center ■ Corporate: Kirkpatrick & Lockhart, Graphic Advisory Commission ■ Other: Lithographers Union EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Important Information! ■ Leadership & Support: Naval Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps ■ Extended Day Program (NJROTC), Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA), SPARK, Students Who Shine ■ Academic: Moot Court, Mock Trial, Debate Team, School Newspaper, National Honor Society, Desktop Publishing ■ Artistic: Screen printing, Black and White Photography, Heidelberg Print Club, Animation, Opening Act Theatre, Producers Project ■ Clubs: Entrepreneurial, Cheerleading, Free Style Health, STEP Team, Weight Training, Yearbook, Cross Country, Docutec, Football, Transition to College, Music Performance, Black and White Photography, Community Service, Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul, ESL Film PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball

High School of Graphic Communication Arts DBN 02M625 ■ 372 HIGH SCHOOL OF GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION ARTS (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application! SLC - CTE SCHOOL

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Academy of Visual Arts (Visual Art & Design) State-of-the-art facilities for lessons in typography and desktop publishing on Macintosh computers; can lead M69J Ed. Opt. 9 136 906 to post-secondary admissions or to entry-level positions in printing and digital advertising, design and production Academy of Journalism (Communications) Features writing (fiction and nonfiction), biography, M69N Ed. Opt. 9 135 440 autobiography, expository writing, copy writing, media, photojournalism, and desktop publishing Academy of Photography (Visual Art & Design) Conventional photography, digital imaging, digital M69P Ed. Opt. 9 126 1117 photography, photo studio, television video production Academy of Law Enforcement (Law & Government) Explore case studies, court judgments, the role of law in M69R Ed. Opt. 9 125 713 society, forensics and work with the Midtown Court as observers and interns Manhattan

High School of Graphic Communication Arts DBN 02M625 ■ 373 HIGH SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT Address: West 50th Street Campus Subway: N, R, W to 49th Street; 1, C, E to 525 West 50th Street, New York, NY 10019 50th Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: M10, M11, M104 to 50th Street; M50 to 10th Tel: 212-586-1819 Avenue Fax: 212-586-2713 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.hshm.us

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who The High School of Hospitality Management (HSHM) is located in the heart of attend an information session the resurgent Clinton area, where there is the highest concentration of hotel and hospitality establishments in New York City. Through an interdisciplinary ■ Then to New York City approach, students will develop problem-solving skills that prepare them for residents exciting careers in hospitality management and post-secondary education. Special Education Services This challenging, student-centered school combines a curriculum that provides ■ Collaborative Team Teaching Career and Technical courses as well as traditional academic studies. Our lead (CTT) partner, FoodChange, provides resources and expertise to provide students ■ SETSS with a range of experiences. Students have the opportunity to graduate with a Manhattan ELL Programs Regents diploma and receive national industry-recognized certifications. Our ■ ESL professional staff, along with parents and students, are equal stakeholders in the Enrollment (10/31/2008) creation of an invigorating and supportive learning environment. ■ Total Students: 389 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Programs: Hospitality Technology, World Culture and Practice, Global Perspectives in Travel and Tourism; Food Purchasing, Lodging Management Accountability Reports (National Certification), New York City (NYC) Department of Health Food 06-07 07-08 Protection Program (leading to the NYC Foodhandlers Certification), Convention Progress Meeting and Planning; Job Shadowing, Internships, Externships, Management Report N/A A Quality Classes, Accounting; Finance & Business Practice, Psychology, Sociology, Review P N/A Human Development ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English Literature and Composition, Statistics Important Information! PARTNERSHIPS ■ Our school observes a uniform ■ Community-Based Organization: The Liberty Partnership Program dress code (HSHM navy blue ■ Higher Education Institutions: John Jay College, Johnson and Wales blazer). University, Monroe College, New York Institute of Technology, Cornell University ■ Sophomores take the New York (Cooperative Extension Hydroponic Lab Study) ■ Not-for-Profit: FoodChange City Foodhandler Certification ■ Corporate: Credit Suisse Asset Management, Black Culinary Alliance (BCA) exam which results in the Health Department certificate necessary EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES for managers in the food ■ Leadership & Support: Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Chess industry. Team, Stock Market Game ■ Academic: Field Trips to Colleges and Industry Models, Saturday Tutorial Program ■ Artistic: After-school Fine Arts Program Open House (oil/acrylic workshop), Talent and Fashion Shows, Spoken Word and Video Information Competitions ■ Clubs: Chess, Culinary, School Newspaper, Fine Art/Oil Painting Please check our website for our regular Open House schedule. PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Girls: Basketball

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS High School of Hospitality Management (Hospitality, Travel and Tourism) Limited Dual-focused four-year program; Regents-based core M36X 9 108 897 courses and a 12 unit sequence in the area of hospitality Unscreened management in which students earn 5 industry certifications High School of Hospitality Management DBN 02M296 ■ 374 HUMANITIES PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Address: High School for Humanities Educational Campus Subway: 1 to 18th Street; 2, 3, A, C, E to 14th 351 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011 Street; L to 8th Avenue Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Bus: M5, M7 to 18th Street; M14A, M14D to 8th Tel: 212-929-4433 Avenue Fax: 212-929-4445 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.humanitiesprep.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Manhattan We provide a diverse student body with a personalized education that emphasizes residents participatory democracy, inquiry-based learning, performance-based assessment and community service. As part of our mission and commitment to diversity, we ■ Then to New York City accept transfer students who are seeking an alternative, more individualized residents educational setting. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: College Courses, College Prep Workshops, Kaplan SAT Prep, ■ SETSS Community Action Internships, Outward Bound activities and special initiatives ELL Programs of the New York Performance Standards Consortium ■ Language Classes: ■ ESL French, Spanish Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 177 PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Community-Based Organizations: OM Yoga, Iyengar Yoga Hospital ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Outreach: Mount Sinai Medical Center Higher Education Institutions: Borough of Manhattan Community College, Eugene Lang College, Hunter Accountability Reports College, New York University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Center for 06-07 07-08 Arts Education, Kitchen Performing Arts Center ■ Not-for-Profit: Coalition of Progress Essential Schools, Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound, New Visions for Manhattan Report AA Quality Public Schools, New York Performance Standards Consortium, HealthCorps Review PW ■ Corporate: Lifetime Entertainment Services EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Advisory Board, Faculty Hiring Committee, Student Activities Committee, Outward Bound Adventure, Fitness Training ■ Artistic: Visual and Performing Arts Society, Prep Choir, Prep Musicals Open House PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Information ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Soccer, Open Houses will be conducted in Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Handball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball the fall. Please call the school for ■ Co-ed: Bowling, Tennis more information. Important Information! SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Our school requires a Performance-based ■ Table Tennis (Ping-Pong!) Assessment (literature, history, science and math portfolios) for graduation.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Humanities Preparatory Academy (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Develop intellectual and civic leadership through self- M99A Screened 9 40 1131 discovery and challenge, with an emphasis on writing, public speaking, the arts, technology and community action

Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Attendance at an information session Review of Attendance & Punctuality Humanities Preparatory Academy DBN 02M605 ■ 375 INSTITUTE FOR COLLABORATIVE EDUCATION Address: 345 East 15th Street, New York, NY 10003 Subway: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, A, B, C, D, E, F, N, Q, R, Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible W to 14th Street followed by L to 1st Avenue Tel: 212-475-7972 Bus: M9, M14A, M14D to Avenue A; M15 to 14th Fax: 212-475-0459 Street; Command Bus service from Brooklyn; E-Mail: [email protected] Green Bus Line service from Queens Website: www.iceschool.net

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th The Institute for Collaborative Education (ICE) is founded on the principles of graders the Coalition of Essential Schools. As a progressive school our courses and assignments promote student inquiry and critical thinking. Students work ■ Then to New York City primarily on projects, portfolios and presentations as a demonstration of their residents understanding of course material. We provide students additional learning Special Education Services opportunities through collaborations with local colleges and community-based ■ Collaborative Team Teaching organizations. Teachers connect classroom learning to real-world events and (CTT) communities of practice outside the school. ■ SETSS Manhattan ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: Seven-year Science Program with advanced electives including Enrollment (10/31/2008) Physics, Multimedia Technology, Art courses; Music Program including ■ ■ Total Students: 439 Instrument Courses, Digital Sound Studio Language Class: Spanish ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Greenwich Village Youth Council Accountability Reports Inc., Youth Counseling League ■ Higher Education Institutions: New York 06-07 07-08 University (Schools of Education and Social Work), Baruch College, Borough Progress BA of Manhattan Community College, Hunter College (School of Social Work) Report ■ ■ Quality Cultural/Arts Organization: Lincoln Center Institute Not-for-Profit: The Review WW Builder’s Association EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Important Information! ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, “Big Sibs/Little Sibs” Peer ■ Our school does not use number Mentoring, Young Womens’ Leadership ■ Academic: New York Urban Debate or letter grades; assessment is League, Chess, Newspaper, Technology, Literary Magazine ■ Artistic: based on projects and academic Photography, Theater, Studio Art, Music ■ Clubs: Students for Social Justice, portfolios. Dance Team, Dungeons and Dragons, Soccer ■ Additional requirements are Open House needed for graduation. PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball ■ Girls: Basketball Information Monthly Open Houses are held SCHOOL SPORTS October through March. ■ Soccer Team, Baseball Team Call 212-475-7972 for dates, times and reservations.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Institute for Collaborative Education for New Students (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) M82A Ed. Opt. 9 10 843 Humanities, math, lab science and advanced science electives, art and multimedia technology Institute for Collaborative Education for Current For Students (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) M82B Continuing 95156 See above description 8th Graders Institute for Collaborative Education DBN 02M407 ■ 376 JACQUELINE KENNEDY ONASSIS HIGH SCHOOL Address: 120 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036 Subway: B, D, F, V to 47-50 Street-Rockefeller Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Center; N, R, W to 42nd or 49th Street Tel: 212-391-0041 Bus: M6, M7, M10, M104 to 46th Street; M27, M42, Fax: 212-391-1293 M50 to Avenue of the Americas or 7th Avenue E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.jkohs.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High School (JKO) is a school of high achievement residents where students actively participate in the curriculum and school activities. Students are programmed based on need and interest. JKO is a school of International Special Education Services Business Studies, where all students are required to complete ten (10) credits in ■ Collaborative Team Teaching Business. Virtual Enterprise (VE), Hospitality and Tourism and Accounting are the (CTT) core areas of study. We have strong relationships with our partners and various ■ SETSS theatrical and dance organizations. We require two years of Spanish, four years ■ Special Class of Mathematics and four years of Science for a JKO endorsed diploma. ELL Programs ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Programs: Business and Computer Models, Accounting, Virtual Enterprise, ■ Total Students: 723 Hospitality and Tourism, Journalism, College Now, Princeton Review, Executive ■ Internship, Mentoring, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Writing, Ramp-Up English, Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Calculus AB, English Language and Accountability Reports Composition, English Literature and Composition, Spanish Literature 06-07 07-08 Progress CB PARTNERSHIPS

Report ■ Manhattan Quality Community-Based Organizations: Communities in School, Inc., High Risers Review PP Program, Futures and Options ■ Higher Education Institutions: Monroe College, Borough of Manhattan Community College, Johnson and Wales University, Niagara University, The New School, The College of Saint Rose, University of Albany, Stony Brook University, Lehman College, Hunter College, Fordham University, University of Bridgeport, Temple University, Art Institute of Atlanta, Quinnipiac University, Pace University, The College of Westchester, St. John's University, St. Francis College, Long Island University, Hofstra University, Boston College, Boston University, City University of New York (CUNY) Macaulay Honors College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Roundabout Theatre Company, Martha Graham Dance Important Information! Company, Repertorio Espanol, Women's Project, Joyce Theater, Jazzreach, ■ Community Service Requirement Nicholas Birmelin, Quenia Ribeiro ■ Not-for-Profit: National Academy Foundation ■ Student Summer Orientation (NAF), Junior Achievement, The Posse Foundation, New York Opportunity Network (NYON), V-irtual Enterprise Center, The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University's Learning Effective Approaches to Prevention (CASALEAP), Inwood House, The Door, Futures and Options, Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO), Upward Bound, Urban Dove ■ Corporate: Clear Channel Communications, The Hippodrome Center, Deloitte & Touche, Paul Hastings LLP ■ Financial Institutions: PricewaterhouseCoopers, Morgan Stanley ■ Other: Blastbeat Music Management Program supported by the Coca Cola Company

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High School DBN 02M529 ■ 377 JACQUELINE KENNEDY ONASSIS HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Teen Awareness, Peer Tutoring ■ Academic: Yearbook, National Honor Society, Journalism, Upward Bound and REACH Program for Advanced Placement ■ Artistic: Dance, Art Exhibitions, Theatrical Performances, Musical Performances ■ Clubs: Math, Community Service, Model UN, Political Science, Journalism, Theater, Film, Drama, Yearbook, Debate, Science Fair, Anime PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball ■ Girls: Basketball Open House

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS International Careers (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) 9 154 2155 The focus of the program is analysis of business M45A Ed. Opt. structures such as International Marketing, Computer Applications, Foreign Trade and Virtual Enterprise. 10 10 135

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High School DBN 02M529 ■ 378 LANDMARK HIGH SCHOOL

Address: High School for Humanities Educational Campus Subway: 1 to 18th Street; 2, 3, A, C, E to 14th 351 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011 Street; L to 8th Avenue Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: M5, M7 to 18th Street; M14A, M14D to 8th Tel: 212-247-3414 Avenue Fax: 212-247-0602 Website: www.landmarkhs.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Manhattan and Our focus is to prepare students to be thoughtful and compassionate citizens District 7 residents able to pursue higher education and career goals. In addition to meeting ■ Then to New York City standard Regents diploma requirements, students must prepare and defend residents eight academic portfolios of work during their 4 years at our school in order to graduate. An active Advisory system ensures that every student is well known Special Education Services by an adult at Landmark High School. There are no “strangers” at this school. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Programs: In-depth Research and Writing, Academic Portfolio Presentations ELL Programs and Defense required for graduation; SAT Prep, Leadership Institute for Today ■ ESL and Tomorrow (Saturday and Summer Programs with a focus on leadership Enrollment (10/31/2008) skills and civic awareness), After-school Youth, Media, Mentoring ■ Language ■ Total Students: 440 Class: Spanish ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Higher Education Institutions: New York University, John Jay College, ■ 06-07 07-08 Stanford University, Columbia University, Fordham University Cultural/Arts Progress Organizations: Midori Foundation (funded by Bette Midler), Lincoln Center Report AB Institute, Intrepid Museum ■ Not-for-Profit: Peer Health Exchange, The Urban Manhattan Quality Dove ■ Corporate: Time Warner ■ Other: New York City Department of Parks and Review PW Recreation, New York City Outward Bound, New York City (NYC) Wallclimbers Club EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Important Information! ■ Leadership & Support: Student Council, College Preparatory Workshops, ■ ■ Our school requires eight Academic After-school Homework Help, “Doculab” Video, Internships Academic: ■ ■ Portfolios for Assessment Yearbook, New York Experience Artistic: Music Clubs: Chess, Step Team, ■ Saturday and Summer Programs Skateboard offered PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball ■ Girls: Basketball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Co-ed Intramural Softball

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Landmark High School 9 116 1154 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) M91A Ed. Opt. Academic Portfolio-based assessment 10 10 95

Landmark High School DBN 02M419 ■ 379 LEADERSHIP AND PUBLIC SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL Address: 90 Trinity Place, New York, NY 10006 Subway: 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, M, Z to Broadway-Nassau Street; Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible R to Rector Street; 4, 5 to Wall Street Tel: 212-346-0007 Bus: M1, M6 to Church & Liberty Streets; M9, M10 to West & Fax: 212-346-0612 Cedar Streets E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.geocities.com/hslaps/

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City It is our belief that learning is within everyone’s grasp and is everyone’s right. residents Our staff exemplifies scholarship and a love of learning, and sets an example for excellence. We acknowledge our enormous responsibility for educating our Special Education Services students, working together with parents/guardians. The curriculum includes ■ SETSS athletic, civic and social activities, connecting learning to life beyond the ■ Special Class classroom. We believe that through the teaching/learning process we all grow ELL Programs and develop a deeper understanding of ourselves, others and our world. ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Manhattan Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ ■ Total Students: 663 Programs: Leadership, Law and Public Policy, Virtual Enterprise, ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Public Service, 9th grade core curriculum including Advisory Language ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Class: Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Spanish Accountability Reports Literature, United States History 06-07 07-08 Progress FC PARTNERSHIPS Report ■ Quality Community-Based Organizations: Educational Alliance, The After-School Review PP Corporation (TASC), McBurney Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) ■ Hospital Outreach: St. Vincent’s Hospital ■ Higher Education Institution: Syracuse University ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: Theatre Development Fund (TDF) Arts Education Program—Open Doors ■ Corporate: Life Style Media, Inc. ■ Financial Institution: UBS ■ Other: Trinity Church EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Open House ■ Leadership & Support: Internships, Community Service, participation in Lower Information Manhattan activities, Earth Day ■ Academic: Moot Court and Mock Trial Teams, Please contact the school at Debate Team, School Newspaper, Model United Nations, SAT Preparation, 212-346-0007 for more information National Honor Society about Open Houses. PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball ■ Girls: Softball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Boys Soccer, Girls and Boys Cross Country

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Leadership and Public Service (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Students complete a sequence of courses and activities M76A Ed. Opt. 9 198 1116 in Law, Leadership and Public Policy; Syracuse University summer school program opportunity

Leadership and Public Service High School DBN 02M425 ■ 380 LEGACY SCHOOL FOR INTEGRATED STUDIES Address: 34 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011 Subway: L to 6th Avenue; 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, W to Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible 14th Street-Union Square; 1, 2, 3, A, C, E, F, V to Tel: 212-645-1980 14th Street Fax: 212-645-2596 Bus: M14A, M14D to 6th Avenue E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://legacyschool.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS The Legacy School for Integrated Studies is committed to promoting intellectual ■ Priority to Manhattan engagement that fosters creativity, diversity and personal responsibility. We residents are a small school which provides a safe, personalized environment to a multi- ■ Then to New York City cultural, urban community. Legacy challenges students through traditional and residents contemporary strategies. Our high academic standards prepare students for a New Special Education Services York State Regents diploma, as we transition from a portfolio-based assessment ■ Collaborative Team Teaching to a diploma aligned with State Standards. Legacy envisions partnerships with (CTT) the larger community in order to provide students with the tools necessary to ■ SETSS positively influence the world. ■ Special Class COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Teen Choice, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), ■ ESL Student Council, College Now, Tutoring by Martin Luther King Scholars, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Performing Arts affiliation with Songs of Solomon ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Total Students: 380 ■ Advanced PlacementCourses: English Literature and Composition, United ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): States History 9, 10, 11, 12 Accountability Reports PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: McBurney Young Men’s Christian 06-07 07-08 Association (YMCA), Teen Choice ■ Hospital Outreach: St. Vincent’s Child Clinic Manhattan Progress ■ Report FC Plus Program Higher Education Institutions: New York University, Borough Quality of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Review UP Vineyard Theater Company, ENACT Theater Production, Songs of Solomon Vocal Partnership ■ Not-for-Profit: New Visions for Public Schools ■ Corporate: Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett LLP ■ Financial Institution: HSBC Important Information! EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Performing Arts Program ■ Leadership & Support: Internships, School Betterment, After-school Tutoring ■ Our school observes a uniform ■ Academic: Senior Exhibition, Student Publications ■ Artistic: Digital Music dress code Recording Studio, Digital Film Studio, Dance Studio, Digital Portfolio, Media ■ Community Service/Service Center, Drama ■ Clubs: Science Fairs, Math Team, Chess, Tech Squad, Music, Learning required for graduation School Newspaper, Chemistry SCHOOL SPORTS ■ School-wide Olympics, Boys & Girls Basketball, Flag Football

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS The Legacy School (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) 9 166 567 A major student portfolio process supported by M92A Ed. Opt. subject-mastery peer presentation 10 10 46

Legacy School for Integrated Studies DBN 02M429 ■ 381 LIFE SCIENCES SECONDARY SCHOOL

Address: 320 East 96th Street, New York, NY 10128 Subway: 6 to 96th Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: M96 to 2nd Avenue; M15, M98, M101, Tel: 212-348-1694 M102, M103 to 96th Street Fax: 212-348-4293 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.lifesciencessecondaryschool.com

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th Our mission is to provide a challenging and innovative science/mathematics graders academic curriculum based on the development of critical thinking skills and project-based learning in all subject areas. Our middle school students are ■ Then to Manhattan residents required to complete several high school level classes and enter the 9th grade ■ Then to New York City with a minimum of one Science Regents credit. Our students are provided with residents a unique opportunity to participate in internships at well-renowned hospitals/ Special Education Services institutions. Our educational commitment to every student is to prepare them for ■ Collaborative Team Teaching successful careers and fulfill their dreams. (CTT) Manhattan ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Special Class ■ Programs: DNA Technology and Forensic Sciences (through a Vocational and ELL Programs Technical Education Act (V-TEA) state grant); Lectures, Demonstrations, Clinical ■ ESL Seminars, Tutorials, Mentoring, Research and Clinical Electives for academic Enrollment (10/31/2008) enrichment and to augment science inquiry (through “Center For Excellence in Youth Education” at Mount Sinai School of Medicine); College Now, Interactive ■ Total Students: 686 Classroom for the Gifted ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish ■ Advanced ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Environmental Science, Spanish Language, World History Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress ■ Community-Based Organizations: The American Society for the Prevention Report BB Quality of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), Asphalt Green, 96th Street Young Men's Review PW Christian Association (YMCA), New York City Public Library (96th Street Branch) ■ Hospital Outreach: Mount Sinai Hospital, Metropolitan Hospital Center, Hospital for Special Surgery ■ Higher Education Institutions: Hunter College, The City College of New York, Columbia University, New York University Important Information! (Metropolitan Center for Urban Education) ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: The ■ Our school observes a uniform Acting Company, United Nations, Disney on Broadway ■ Corporate: Federated dress code (students wear a logo- Department Stores, Estée Lauder, Sense of Smell Institute designed shirt/blouse.) ■ Four years of science and EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES mathematics are required for ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Arista, Tutoring, In-House Peer graduation. Tutoring ■ Academic: Debate Team, Chess, School Newspaper, Model United ■ Community Service required. Nations, Library Squad, Kaplan College Prep ■ Artistic: Instrumental Music, Chorus, Painting, Digital Creations, Sculpture, Three-dimensional Productions, Dance ■ Clubs: Cheerleading Squad, Photography, Web-Design, Tennis, Gardening, Fitness, Art, Forensic Science, Computer, Step Team Open House PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track ■ Girls: Indoor Track, Information Outdoor Track, Softball Interested students and parents should contact our parent coordinator to sign up for school tours.

Life Sciences Secondary School DBN 02M655 ■ 382 LIFE SCIENCES SECONDARY SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Life Sciences for New Students (Health Professions) 9 130 2031 Curriculum focus on the Health Sciences with M40A Ed. Opt. internships, mentoring, research and tutoring opportunities with Mount Sinai School of Medicine 10 15 84

Life Sciences for Current Students For (Health Professions) M40B Continuing 91541 See above description 8th Graders Manhattan

Life Sciences Secondary School DBN 02M655 ■ 383 LOWER MANHATTAN ARTS ACADEMY

Address: Seward Park Educational Campus Subway: B, D to Grand Street; F, J, M, Z to 350 Grand Street, New York, NY 10002 Delancey Street-Essex Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: M9, M14A, M15, M103 to Grand Street Tel: 212-505-0143 Fax: 212-475-2486 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.lomanyc.net

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who The Lower Manhattan Arts Academy (LoMA) is a small, multicultural school where attend an information session the focus is on academic excellence through the arts. Every aspect of LoMA’s design, structure and practice supports each student’s intellectual, emotional and ■ Then to students in the cultural development with the ultimate goal of seeing that he or she succeeds geographical catchment area in a four-year college or career. As an arts school, LoMA integrates visual and ■ Then to Manhattan residents performance elements into the curriculum through three approaches. Students ■ Then to New York City have the opportunity to work with visual and performing artists during academic residents classes to create high quality, standards-based performances of learning. After Special Education Services completion of a two year rotation of the four arts—visual, music, dance or drama, Manhattan ■ Collaborative Team Teaching each student specializes in one of the disciplines. Our school has partnerships with (CTT) many Lower East Side arts organizations so that every student takes part in an ■ SETSS Extended Day Program at least twice a week. We are an intimate, nurturing school ELL Programs with a large number of adults watching over and taking care of our students. ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Programs: Fifteen hour-per-week Internships for all seniors, Mentoring, Artists- ■ Total Students: 296 in-residence in all arts classes, Project-based Learning in academic classes, ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Daily Advisory (classes of twelve students), Daily Reading period, After-school 9, 10, 11, 12 tutoring, Majors in Art, Music, Dance, Drama starting in the 11th grade, museum Accountability Reports visits, free performances at cultural institutions; in conjunction with our partners 06-07 07-08 we perform at various venues around New York ■ Language Class: Spanish Progress ■ Advanced Placement Course: United States History Report N/A N/A Quality Review PW PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Educational Alliance, The Door, Anti- Defamation League (ADL), Leave Out ViolencE (LOVE) ■ Higher Education Institution: New York University (NYU) ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: American Important Information! Ballet Theatre, Henry Street Settlement/Abrons Arts Center, New York Theatre ■ All students are expected to Workshop, Fidelity Future Stage ■ Corporate: Oppenheimer Funds ■ Financial participate in two after-school Institutions: JP Morgan Chase activities each semester. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, New York Cares ■ Academic: Science Club, Math Club ■ Artistic: LoMA Theatre Ensemble, Dance Club, Open House Chorus, Studio Art Club, Video Club ■ Clubs: Student Government, Yoga, Chess, Fashion, New York Cares Information Thursday, November 5, 2009 PSAL SPORTS TEAMS at 6:00 PM ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Tennis, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Intramural Sports: Basketball, Soccer, Swimming

Lower Manhattan Arts Academy DBN 02M308 ■ 384 LOWER MANHATTAN ARTS ACADEMY (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS 9 88 1262 Lower Manhattan Arts Academy Limited (Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design) M05R Unscreened 10 10 N/A Manhattan

Lower Manhattan Arts Academy DBN 02M308 ■ 385 MANHATTAN BRIDGES HIGH SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Address: West 50th Street Campus Subway: N, R, W to 49th Street; 1, C, E to 50th 525 West 50th Street, New York, NY 10019 Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: M10, M11, M104 to 50th Street; M50 to 10th Tel: 212-757-5274 Avenue Fax: 212-757-5411 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/02/M542

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City Manhattan Bridges is a New Visions School founded on the belief that mastery of residents who have lived in communication skills in both English and the native language is key to realizing the United States fewer than a students’ potential in a multicultural society. We are committed to assisting three years and are of limited students in maintaining the richness of their native language and culture, English proficiency celebrating their individual differences while providing them with a sense of their place in their community and society as a whole. Our mission is to ensure that Special Education Services students whose native language is not English develop the speaking, reading, ■ Services Provided as Needed writing and listening skills needed to succeed in a challenging academic program ELL Programs designed to prepare them for higher education or entrance into the work force. Manhattan ■ ESL Bilingual Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Spanish ■ Programs: Project Lead the Way Engineering Curriculum, Cornell University Hydroponics Program & Internship, Dual Language, Robotics, Gateway to Enrollment (10/31/2008) Engineering Summer Program, Leadership, Thematic, Student-centered, ■ Total Students: 475 Experiential Curriculum, Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID), A+ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): and Cisco certification, Physical Computing, Community Service, Peer Tutoring, 9, 10, 11, 12 Morning and After-school Tutoring, Extended Day and Saturday Programs, Accountability Reports Homework Center, College Now, Talent Search, Upward Bound, Learning Leaders: 06-07 07-08 College Planning, Volunteer Program, National Academy Foundation (NAF) Information Technology Curriculum ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Progress AA Report Placement Courses: Calculus AB, Chemistry, Economics: Macro, English Quality Review WW Language and Composition, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Statistics PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Liberty Partnership, Aspira Inc., Global Kids, The Young Men and Women Hebrew Association (YM & YWHA), The Door, Jewish Board of Family & Children's Services, Alianza Dominicana, Comisionado Open House de Cultura Dominicana, Planned Parenthood, The Learning Leaders, Junior Achievement, Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) at Inwood, New York Information State Youth Leadership Council ■ Hospital Outreach: St. Vincent's Hostipal, Thursday, October 8, 2009, 6:00 PM. New York-Presbyterian Hospital ■ Higher Education Institutions: Cornell Parents and prospective students are University, John Jay College, New York University, Teachers College, Borough welcome to tour our school and meet of Manhattan Community College, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of our faculty every Friday from ■ 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Science and Art Cultural/Arts Organizations: El Museo del Barrio, Carnegie Hall, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, Repertorio Español, American Museum of Natural History, Community Works, Roundabout Theatre, The Jewish Museum, New-York Historical Society, The International Center of Photography ■ Not-for-Profit: New Visions for Public Schools, National Academy Foundation, Society of Manufacturing Engineering (SME) Education Foundation, National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, Pearson Foundation, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, NYC Institute for Schools of the Future, Goddard Riverside Options ■ Corporate: Latin Vision Media, Hola Inc., Urban Latino Magazine Inc., NBC Universal/Telemundo ■ Financial Institutions: Chase Manhattan Bank, Bank of America

Manhattan Bridges High School DBN 02M542 ■ 386 MANHATTAN BRIDGES HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Explorer, Junior Achievement of New York, NYPD Explorer Program ■ Academic: Academic Intervention Services Important Information! (Extended Day), Junior Achievement, MOUSE Squad (Technology), Cornell ■ Our school observes a uniform University Hydroponics and Aquaponics Internships, The Cooper Union Saturday dress code Program ■ Artistic: Yoga, Dance, Theater Arts, Nemati Design, Digital Video, ■ Community Service Requirement Roundabout Theatre, International Center for Photography ■ Clubs: Chess, Music, ■ Extended Day Program Raices Latinas, Art, Dance, Book Requiremenr ■ Internship Requirement PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Student Summer Orientation ■ Boys: Baseball, Soccer ■ Girls: Soccer, Volleyball ■ Summer Internship Program offered SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Weekend Program offered ■ Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Handball, Running, Bowling, Weight Lifting Reminder: Use these codes for your application! Manhattan

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Bilingual Spanish Pre-Engineering (Engineering) This National Academy Foundation (NAF) academy uses Project Lead the Way curriculum; offers strong foundation M57A Screened 9 75 462 in math and science, training in the field of engineering and an opportunity to take advanced placement and credit bearing college courses

Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Interview Bilingual Spanish Information Technology and Computer Science (Computer Science & Technology) Technology based program involving the design, M57B Screened 9 60 388 development, support and management of hardware and software, Web design; Successful completion of program will lead to A+ and CISCO certification

Selection Criteria: English (70-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Interview

Manhattan Bridges High School DBN 02M542 ■ 387 MANHATTAN BUSINESS ACADEMY

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility We are a small community committed to creating opportunities for students ■ Priority to students and to experience the world around them as young entrepreneurs. Our curriculum residents of Manhattan who includes a focus on business education as well as a strong Advisory program that attend an information session allows students to form close relationships with our faculty members. Students ■ Then to New York City will demonstrate their understanding of subject material through portfolios and residents who attend an presentations at the end of every academic unit. After four years of academic information session instruction, Advisory and internships, our students will graduate well-prepared ■ Then to students and to succeed in college and in their career paths.

Manhattan residents of Manhattan ■ Then to New York City COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS residents ■ Programs: 4 years of core courses in Math, Science, English, History and Special Education Services Business Education, Interdisciplinary Supports for English Language Learners, Advisory and Virtual Enterprise Internships ■ Language Classes: Spanish, ■ Collaborative Team Teaching French (CTT) ■ SETSS ■ PARTNERSHIPS Special Class ■ Community-Based Organizations: Virtual Enterprises International ■ Higher ELL Programs Education Institutions: Hunter College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: ■ ESL Student Press Initiative ■ Not-for-Profit: Tomorrow’s Business Leaders ■ Other: Enrollment (10/31/2008) Institute for Student Achievement ■ School Opened: Sept 2009 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 9, 10 ■ Clubs: Chill Program (Snowboarding) and others based on student interest ■ Expected Grade Configuration: 9-12 SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Accountability Reports As we expand, we plan to offer select PSAL and intramural sports. 06-07 07-08 Progress Report N/A N/A Quality Review N/A N/A Important Information! ■ After-school and Saturday Academy

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Limited Manhattan Business Academy A12A 9 108 New Program (Business) Unscreened

Manhattan Business Academy DBN 02M392 ■ 388 MANHATTAN CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS Address: 260 Pleasant Avenue, New York, NY 10029 Subway: 6 to 116th Street Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Bus: M116 to 1st Avenue & 116th Street; M15 to Tel: 212-876-4639 116th Street & 1st or 2nd Avenue Fax: 212-996-5946 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.mcsm.net

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students attending Our school, established in 1982, partners with institutions of higher education Isaac Newton JHS to offer courses in science, mathematics and humanities. Through these partnerships and Mount Sinai Hospital, General Electric, NBC and Sponsors ■ Then to District 4 students for Educational Opportunity, there is a wide range of opportunities for one-on- ■ Then to New York City one mentoring and internship experiences as well as summer programs. The residents Children’s Aid Society’s daily after-school program provides extensive academic Special Education Services and arts enrichment and support services, in addition to a variety of sports, ■ Collaborative Team Teaching clubs and leadership activities for our students. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Special Class ■ Programs: Astronomy, Advanced Science Research, Forensics, Java, ELL Programs Mentoring, College Now, Psychology ■ Language Classes: Chinese (Mandarin), ■ ESL French, Latin, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, ■ Bilingual Program Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Literature and Composition, Environmental • Spanish Science, Physics B, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Statistics, United States History, World History Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 1675 ■ PARTNERSHIPS

Grades Served (2010-2011): Manhattan ■ Community-Based Organizations: Bridge The Gap Foundation, Children’s 9, 10, 11, 12 Aid Society, Harlem Center for Education, Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse Accountability Reports America (LEDA), Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), National Museum of Catholic 06-07 07-08 Arts in History, Settlement Readiness, Sponsors for Educational Opportunity ■ Progress AB Hospital Outreach: Metropolitan Hospital Center, Mount Sinai Medical Center Report ■ Higher Education Institutions: Columbia University, Cornell University, The Quality Review PP City University of New York, New York University, Polytechnic University, State University of New York Albany ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: American Ballet Theatre (ABT), American Globe Theatre, Manhattan Theatre Club, Museo del Barrio, Studio in a School ■ Not-for-Profit: Community Resources Inc. ■ Corporate: General Electric (GE), NBC Inc. ■ Financial Institution: Merrill Lynch ■ Other: College for Every Student Open House EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Information ■ Open Houses are held every Leadership & Support: Aspira, Building with Books, New York Cares, Peer ■ Wednesday, from 9:45 AM to 11:30 Mediation Academic: After-school Tutoring, GE Scholars, Impact Coalition Debate AM during October and November; Team, Math Team, Mount Sinai Scholars, National Honor Society, Science Research Tuesday, October 20, 2009 and Symposium ■ Artistic: Dance, Drama, Photography, Vocal/Music ■ Clubs: Asian, November 17, 2009, Black Student Union, Chess, Hispanic, Knitting, Unity, South Asian from 5:45 PM to 8:00 PM PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball & JV Softball, Volleyball & JV Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Cheerleading, Dance/Step Team

Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics DBN 04M435 ■ 389 MANHATTAN CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS (CONTINUED)

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Science & Mathematics Research 9 378 4575 (Science & Math) All students are required to take a 4-year sequence in M16J Screened mathematics and science while attending Manhattan Center 10 10 243 Manhattan Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (85-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (85-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Bilingual Spanish Science & Mathematics 934 242 (Science & Math) This program is taught in Bilingual Spanish: all students M16K Screened are required to take a 4-year sequence in mathematics and 10 34 19 science while attending Manhattan Center

Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (85-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (85-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics DBN 04M435 ■ 390 MANHATTAN/HUNTER SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL Address: Martin Luther King, Jr. Educational Campus Subway: 1 to 66th Street-Lincoln Center 122 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10023 Bus: M5, M7, M10, M11, M104 to 66th Street; Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible M66 to Amsterdam Avenue Tel: 212-501-1235 Fax: 212-501-1171 E-Mail: [email protected]

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City The Manhattan/Hunter Science High School is an early college high school residents partnership between Hunter College and the New York City Department of Education. Our program gives students the tools, guidance and support they Special Education Services need to become leaders in scientific fields and careers. Students who graduate ■ SETSS from our program will have completed several college courses, a four-year ELL Programs cumulative research program, a community service project and the requirements ■ ESL for a New York State Regents Diploma with advanced designation. Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 435 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Programs: Students will have access to the Hunter College Library and Hunter 9, 10, 11, 12 College Classes, Senior Year Program at Hunter College, Research Courses with a focus on understanding research methodology ■ Language Class: Spanish Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress ■ Higher Education Institution: Hunter College Report AA Quality Review PW EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Hands Across the Campus, Conflict Mediation, Peer Tutoring ■ Academic: National Honor Society, Spanish Manhattan Important Information! Honor Society, Science Honor Society, Historical Film Society ■ Artistic: Drama, ■ Our school observes a uniform School Chorus, Musical, Newspaper, Yearbook ■ Clubs: Community Outreach, dress code. Service, Physics, Nursing ■ There is an additional application needed when applying to our PSAL SPORTS TEAMS school, which includes a writing ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Indoor Track, Outdoor sample (essay). This application Track, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, is available through middle Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball school guidance counselors or by contacting the school directly. ■ Students complete a long-term, focused research project and Open House Information a portfolio, and are expected Open Houses and tours are conducted twice per week. to enter several competitions Call 212-501-1235 to schedule an appointment. throughout the program and compete in the Intel Science Fair.

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Manhattan/Hunter Science High School 9 108 2964 (Science & Math) Early College program that accelerates students to complete M55A Screened at least 30 college credits upon graduation. 10 10 149

Manhattan/Hunter Science High School DBN 03M541 ■ 391 MANHATTAN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Address: Julia Richman Educational Campus Subway: 6 to 68th Street-Hunter College 317 East 67th Street, New York, NY 10065 Bus: M15, M101, M102 to 67th Street: M66 to 2nd Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Avenue Tel: 212-517-6728 Fax: 212-517-7147 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://mihs.nycdoe.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City We serve recent immigrant students who are new learners of English. Our residents who have lived staff creates challenging academic curricula designed to teach our students in the United States four English and to provide them with the academic skills and knowledge necessary years or fewer at the time of for success in careers and higher education. Our small community of learners admission to high school and works collaboratively on a wide variety of hands-on projects in all content areas whose native language is in order to support one another’s linguistic and academic growth. not English COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Special Education Services ■

Manhattan Programs: Small learning clusters, collaborative group work and project-based ■ Services Provided as Needed instruction, performance-based assessment including portfolios, wide array of ELL Programs elective course offerings, Advisory, Technology, College Courses, Extended Day, ■ ESL Saturday Academy (Literacy, Math and Biology) ■ Advanced Placement Course: Enrollment (10/31/2008) Calculus AB ■ Total Students: 308 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS 9, 10, 11, 12 ■ Community-Based Organizations: McKinsey & Company/Big Brothers Big Sisters Workplace Mentoring Program, New York Cares ■ Hospital Outreach: Accountability Reports Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center ■ Higher Education Institutions: 06-07 07-08 Borough of Manhattan Community College, LaGuardia Community College, Progress Hunter College, John Jay College, The City College of New York ■ Cultural/Arts Report BB Quality Organizations: Manhattan Class Company, Art Resources for Teachers and Review PP Students (ARTS) ■ Not-for-Profit: International Network for Public Schools, Metro International Global Classroom Initiative EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Important Information! ■ Academic: Student Government, School Newspaper, Yearbook, Stock Market, ■ ■ ■ Our school requires an Academic Princeton Review Artistic: Instrumental music (lessons) Clubs: Dance, Portfolio for Assessment Guitar, Video Production, Editing, Digital Imaging, Computer ■ Summer Orientation Program for new students PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ ■ ■ Extended Day Program Boys: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball Girls: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Saturday Academy for Literacy, Math and Biology SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Intramural Sports

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Humanities and Interdisciplinary (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) New learners of English develop linguistic, cognitive and cultural skills. The school’s classes facilitate the M93A Screened 9 85 440 development of English language proficiency and the acquisition of academic skills needed for advanced study in college or the world of work.

Selection Criteria: Residence in the United States four or fewer years at the time of admission; native language is not English

Manhattan International High School DBN 02M459 ■ 392 MANHATTAN THEATRE LAB HIGH SCHOOL

Address: Martin Luther King, Jr. Educational Campus Subway: 1 to 66th Street-Lincoln Center 122 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10023 Bus: M5, M7, M10, M11, M104 to 66th Street; M66 to Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Amsterdam Avenue Tel: 212-362-2075 Fax: 212-362-9031 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/03/M283

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who Manhattan Theatre Lab (MTL) High School is a Performing Arts school designed attend an information session to nurture and educate students with sincere aspirations in Theatre, Music and Dance. All students will select an Arts major upon admission to the school and ■ Then to New York City follow a sequenced program in the Arts. They will also complete a challenging residents academic program that will prepare them for a Regents diploma upon Special Education Services graduation, as well as a career and acceptance to college. We aim to provide a ■ Collaborative Team Teaching learning community where academics and creative expression go hand in hand. (CTT) The teaching environment will utilize a multicultural approach in all subjects. ■ SETSS Excellence in academic subjects and the Arts is expected of all students. ■ Special Class ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: Tutorials, Regents Prep, Community Service, Internships Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Total Students: 384 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Higher Education Institutions: New York University, Fordham University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: New York City Ballet, Apollo Theater, Frederick Accountability Reports Douglass Center for Creative Studies, Theatre Development Fund (TDF), 06-07 07-08 Classical Theatre of Harlem Manhattan Progress Report N/A F Quality EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Review UP ■ Leadership & Support: Homework Help, Field Trips to cultural institutions, Parent/Student Workshops for academics, technology and the Arts ■ Artistic: Theatre Guild, Dance Company, Gospel Choir, MTL Drumline, MTL Poets, Stage Production Design PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Performing Arts Production (Performing Arts) 9 108 870 Perform in theatrical productions, dance concerts and vocal M09X Limited music concerts; design sets, lights, costumes and sound; Unscreened create marketing materials for theatrical productions that 10 10 52 demonstrate academic learning

Manhattan Theatre Lab High School DBN 03M283 ■ 393 MANHATTAN VILLAGE ACADEMY

Address: 43 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10010 Subway: F, R, W, V, 1, 6 to 23rd Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: M2, M3, M5, M6, M7 to 23rd Street; M23 to Tel: 212-242-8752 5th Avenue or Avenue of the Americas Fax: 212-242-7630 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/02/M439

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Our mission is to prepare our students to have access to the best colleges, ■ Open to New York City universities and careers in the country through a disciplined education in the residents liberal arts, math and sciences. Admission is based on an interview, a portfolio Special Education Services of academic work, an assessment of the student’s records, standardized test ■ Collaborative Team Teaching scores and attendance, as well as an essay. All ninth graders are expected to (CTT) attend the Enrichment Bridge Program. ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Bard College’s Integrated Humanities Program, College Now, Manhattan ■ ESL Performance-based Assessment/Portfolio Evaluation, Computer Technology, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Four-year Research-based Science, Honors Classes, Service Learning Program, ■ Total Students: 393 SAT Review, Saturday Academy, PM School, College Trips for 10th and 11th ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Graders, Instrumental Music ■ Language Classes: Latin, Spanish ■ Advanced 9, 10, 11, 12 Placement Courses: English Literature and Composition, Spanish Language, Statistics Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress ■ Community-Based Organizations: Community Association of Progressive Report AA Quality Dominicans, Hudson Guild, Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services Review WW ■ Higher Education Institutions: New York University, Bard College, John Jay College, Hunter College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: School Theatre Ticket Program ■ Not-for-Profit: Tomorrow’s Business Leaders, Jewish Board for Family and Children’s Services ■ Other: Chelsea Piers Sports and Entertainment Complex EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Council, Conflict Resolution and Mediation, Urban Dove Program, MVA Spirit Week Committee ■ Academic: Science Fair, Literary Magazine, Library Newsletter, Newspaper, Web Design, Mole Day, Pi Day ■ Artistic: Instrumental Music, Music Composition, Talent Show ■ Clubs: Art, Book, Creativity, Step Team, Delta, Chess, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Math Squad, Mock Trials, Theatre PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball ■ Girls: Basketball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Weekly physical education class at Chelsea Piers Sports and Entertainment Complex (transportation provided)

Manhattan Village Academy DBN 02M439 ■ 394 MANHATTAN VILLAGE ACADEMY (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

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Manhattan Village Academy 9 100 2282 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Core curriculum based on four years of math, science, M94A Screened English, history 10 10 114

Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code ■ Community Service Requirement ■ Extended Day Program ■ Internship Requirement

■ Student Summer Orientation Manhattan ■ Weekend Program offered ■ Our school requires the completion and presentation of five Academic Portfolios for graduation

Open House Information Open Houses featuring student-led tours and a principal-led information session will be scheduled for October and November. Please call the school for exact dates. Attendance at an Open House is expected.

Manhattan Village Academy DBN 02M439 ■ 395 MARTA VALLE SECONDARY SCHOOL

Address: 145 Stanton Street, New York, NY 10002 Subway: F, J, M, Z to Delancey Street-Essex Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Street Tel: 212-473-8152 Bus: M9, M14A to Rivington & Essex Streets; Fax: 212-475-7588 M15 to Rivington & Allen Streets; M21 to Essex Website: www.martavalle.org & Houston Streets; B39 to Essex & Delancey Streets

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th Located in the fascinating heart of the emerging Lower East Side of Manhattan, graders we provide a nurturing environment that offers a strong academic program as well as emotional and character development. We offer a variety of support services ■ Then to District 1 students so that students can achieve their goals. Teachers are organized into grade-level ■ Then to Manhattan residents teams and students are enrolled in Seminar classes, which help them develop ■ Then to New York City a strong connection to the school community and each other. In collaboration residents with our partners, we offer arts integration, real-world science and engineering Special Education Services projects. We also have a writing coordinator who conducts poetry and essay ■ Collaborative Team Teaching contests and works with students to develop monthly literary publications. Manhattan (CTT) There is a great sense of community and spirit at Marta Valle. Numerous clubs, ■ SETSS teams and activities bring students and faculty together outside of classroom ■ Special Class experiences. Students truly feel they are cared for and supported. ELL Programs ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Programs: 21st Century Extended Day Program (students earn additional credits), College Now, Electives in Video Production, Culinary/Visual Arts, ■ Total Students: 441 Marine Biology, Statistics; Technology is infused across all academic disciplines ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Language Classes: Bengali, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: 9, 10, 11, 12 Biology, Calculus AB, English Literature and Composition, Spanish Language, Accountability Reports United States History 06-07 07-08 Progress CB PARTNERSHIPS Report ■ Community-Based Organizations: Henry Street Settlement House, Quality Review UP Educational Alliance, Grand Street Settlement, Partnership with Children, Planned Parenthood ■ Higher Education Institutions: New York University, Polytechnic University, Sarah Lawrence College, Williams College, Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: National Arts Club, ENACT ■ Not-for-Profit: Foundation for Excellence in Important Information! Schools, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of New York City ■ Corporate: Estée Lauder ■ ■ Our school observes a uniform Other: Peer Health Exchange, Relationship Abuse Prevention Program dress code (RAPP), Junior Achievement, Cents Ability, Young Sailors Program ■ All entering ninth grade students are expected to attend a Summer EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Bridge Program in partnership with Leadership & Support: Student Government, Conflict Resolution ■ New York University. Academic: National Honor Society, Saturday Academy, Extended Day ■ All entering ninth grade students Classes, Supplemental Educational Services (SES), Robotics Team, Scholars ■ must complete 60 hours of Room Artistic: Painting, Video Production, Music Engineering, Culinary Arts ■ Community Service by the end of Clubs: Cheerleading, Fitness, Rowing, Baseball grade ten. ■ Extended Day and/or Saturday PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ ■ Academy Programs Boys: Basketball Girls: Basketball

Marta Valle Secondary School DBN 01M509 ■ 396 MARTA VALLE SECONDARY SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Marta Valle Secondary School for New Students (Visual Art & Design) 9 58 400 Students are offered courses in fine arts, computer M27A Ed. Opt. technology, digital photography, web design and videography 10 15 38 Marta Valle Secondary School for Current Students For (Visual Art & Design) Students are offered courses in fine arts, computer M27B Continuing 95027 technology, digital photography, web design and 8th Graders videography

Open House Information Manhattan Open House Dates: October 14, 2009 from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM and November 5, 2009 from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. Additional tours can be arranged by contacting our Parent Coordinator, Inaru Candelario, at 347-563-4493 or [email protected].

Marta Valle Secondary School DBN 01M509 ■ 397 MILLENNIUM HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 75 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004 Subway: 1 to South Ferry; 2, 3 to Wall Street; 4, 5 to Bowling Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Green; J, M, Z to Broad Street; R, W to Whitehall Street Tel: 212-825-9008 Bus: M9, M15 to Water & Broad Streets; M6 to South Ferry Fax: 212-825-9095 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.millenniumhs.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who The mission of the school is to provide a challenging academic program. Four live/attend school south of years of credit is required in all major subjects. Students take a core curriculum Houston Street in grades 9 and 10 and then choose courses in grades 11 and 12. The core curriculum includes a two-year sequence of Biology and Chemistry, Writing, ■ Then to Manhattan residents English, Math and Global Studies. An advisor is assigned to each 9th grader ■ Then to New York City and remains with the student for four years. All students must read 25 books a residents year and complete 20 hours of community service. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Manhattan (CTT) ■ Programs: Advanced Biology, Advanced Chemistry, Physics, Advanced ■ SETSS Physics, Earth Science, Anatomy & Physiology, Environmental Science, Pre- ELL Programs calculus, Calculus, Advanced Geometry, Math B, Algebra II, Probability and ■ ESL Statistics, Advanced Spanish, 20th Century Social Movements, Law and Enrollment (10/31/2008) Justice, Immigration and Industrialization, Peace and Protest, Play’s the Thing, ■ Total Students: 573 Poetry in Exile, New York Stories, Write This Way, Gender & Literature, Poetry and War, Plays for Social Change, Race in America, Photography, Advanced ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Painting, Psychology, Yearbook, College courses ■ Language Classes: Chinese 9, 10, 11, 12 (Mandarin), Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Calculus AB, English Accountability Reports Literature and Composition, Government and Politics: Comparative, Government 06-07 07-08 and Politics: United States, Spanish Language, Studio Art: 2-D Design, United Progress States History Report BA Quality Review PW PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organization: Chinatown Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) ■ Hospital Outreach: St. Vincent’s Hospital ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: American Globe Theater, Battery Dance, Epic Theater, Theatre Important Information! Development Fund ■ Higher Education Institutions: New York University, ■ Optional writing sample for Pace University, Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), Fordham admission: One copy of a graded University, Hunter College, Wagner College, Columbia University, Long Island English or History paper (that University ■ Not-for-Profit: Tribeca Film Festival ■ Corporate: Goldman Sachs will not be returned) and a one ■ Financial Institutions: Deutsche Bank, JP Morgan Chase page personal essay, “Tell us about a challenging problem EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES and how you solved it.” Samples ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government & Ethics, Senior Officers should include the student’s ■ Academic: Excelsior Society (Honor Society), Foreign Exchange Program name and middle school and (three yearly trips - Latin America; Sardinia, Italy and China) ■ Artistic: School must be mailed to the Admissions of Rock, Music (instrumental, guitar, keyboard, drums), Photography, Dance Department by December 1, (hip-hop, belly dancing, salsa, contemporary), Step Team ■ Clubs: Chess, 2008. Model United Nations, Newspaper, Literary Magazine, Anime, Video, Media, Poetry, Girls’ Circle, Boys’ Forum, Maafa, Gay Straight Alliance, Language, Environmental, Fitness, Leader’s, Drama, Futureworks, Teens Take City, Youth in Government

Millennium High School DBN 02M418 ■ 398 MILLENNIUM HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball ■ Girls: Basketball ■ Co-ed: Fencing, Soccer SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Baseball, Golf, Ping-Pong, Track / Running Club, Volleyball

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Millennium High School (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) 9 170 4173 Comprehensive interdisciplinary liberal arts program with many opportunities for honors and advanced placement M25A Screened courses. Thesis papers required in grades 10, 11 and 12 for 10 10 216 graduation. Manhattan

Open House Information Please visit our school website for fall tour information. Registration is required; please register at www.millenniumhs.org.

Millennium High School DBN 02M418 ■ 399 MOTT HALL HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 6 Edgecombe Avenue, New York, NY 10030 Subway: B, C to 135th Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: M3, M10 to St. Nicholas Avenue & 135th Street Tel: 212-690-5501 Fax: 212-690-5047 Website: www.motthallhigh.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who Mott Hall High School was founded in September 2004 with the help of attend an information session Replications, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to the creation of new, small, successful schools. Our school is based on the same concepts of the ■ Then to students attending nationally renowned Mott Hall Middle Schools. Utilizing a challenging high Mott Hall, Mott Hall II, Mott school curriculum, our emphasis is on academics and college and career Hall III preparation. Students will use laptops and engage in cutting edge technology ■ Then to New York City in the classroom as active participants in shaping their learning and education. residents Experiential, hands-on learning is an important part of the school’s curriculum. Special Education Services Our course offerings emphasize a humanities approach with a strong visual Manhattan ■ Collaborative Team Teaching arts program. Through interdisciplinary planning our math and science courses (CTT) complement this approach. The school is committed to helping students develop ■ SETSS into leaders, independent thinkers and enthusiastic lifelong learners. ELL Programs ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Programs: Art, Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID), Advisory, ■ ■ ■ Total Students: 405 College Now Language Classes: French, Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: Calculus AB, English Literature and Composition, World History ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Community-Based Organizations: Head Start Child Care Center, Utopia 06-07 07-08 Children’s Center, Graham Windham Harlem Day Care, New York Cares, Sister Progress Sol ■ Hospital Outreach: New York-Presbyterian Hospital ■ Higher Education Report N/A B Quality Institutions: The City College of New York, Williams College, Syracuse University, Review PP Monroe College, Baruch College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Dance Theatre of Harlem, Multicultural Music Group ■ Not-for-Profit: Replications, Inc., Harlem Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), Equality Now Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES dress code. ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, National Honor Society, Model United Nations, Activism Club, Youth Service Club ■ Academic: School Newspaper, Psychology, Mock Trial, Regents Preparation Courses ■ Artistic: Newspaper Layout, Art Portfolio, Dance ■ Clubs: Speech and Debate Open House Information PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Our Open House is held in early ■ Boys: Basketball ■ Girls: Basketball, Softball October. Please call the school for dates and times. SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Intramural Co-ed Volleyball

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Mott Hall High School Limited (Science & Math) M49X 9 108 1397 Experiential hands-on learning is an important part of the Unscreened school’s curriculum.

Mott Hall High School DBN 05M304 ■ 400 MURRY BERGTRAUM HIGH SCHOOL FOR BUSINESS CAREERS SLC SCHOOL Address: 411 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10038 Subway: 2 to Chambers Street; 4, 5, 6 to Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall; J, M, Z to Broadway- Tel: 212-964-9610 Nassau; R, W to City Hall Fax: 212-732-6622 Bus: M1 to Centre & Worth Streets; M9, M15, E-Mail: [email protected] M22 to Madison & Pearl Streets; M101, M103 to Website: www.bergtraum.org Park Row

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City Murry Bergtraum High School is the place to be if you are interested in exciting residents careers related to business. We are organized into seven smaller learning communities with business-themed programs designed to give you personal Special Education Services attention and assistance throughout your high school career. All programs will ■ Collaborative Team Teaching provide you with the academic and technical foundation to succeed. Internships (CTT) and mentoring opportunities with our partners will give you real-life experiences ■ SETSS in the business world. Our school is located in lower Manhattan, a multi-cultural ■ Special Class area and economic hub of New York City. Our partnerships, academic program, ■ Special Class for Hearing personalized environment and commitment to make your high school experience Impaired Students an unforgettable one, are the reasons why Bergtraum is the place for you to be ELL Programs for your high school years. ■ ESL ■ Bilingual Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Chinese ■ Programs: Our school is designed into Small Learning Communities: • Spanish Computer Science Institute, Global Marketing/Travel & Hospitality, Institute of Finance & Economics, Human Resource Management Academy, Accounting Enrollment (10/31/2008) Academy, Information Systems Technology Academy, Legal Studies/Law ■ Total Students: 2749 Enforcement Academy; Virtual Enterprise Classes in Insurance, Online Travel ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Magazine, College Now, College Accounting, Tech Prep, Internships, Mentoring, Manhattan 9, 10, 11, 12 After-school Program ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish ■ Advanced Accountability Reports Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Chinese Language and Culture, 06-07 07-08 English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Progress Spanish Language, United States History, World History Report CC Quality Review PP PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organization: Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), Junior Achievement, New York Explorer's Club, Murry Bergtraum High School (MBHS) Alumni Association ■ Hospital Outreach: Beekman Downtown Important Information! Hospital, NYU Langone Medical Center ■ Higher Education Institutions: ■ We are a multi-session high school Syracuse Universtiy; Baruch College, Hunter College, Borough of Manhattan ■ As a school preparing students Community College (BMCC), New York University (NYU), Pace University, for the world of business we ask Fordham University, Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), Katherine Gibbs for a business casual dress code. School ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Manhattan Theatre Club, Atlantic ■ A 10-12 credit sequence in Theater Company, Roundabout Theatre Company, Lincoln Center Theater business major is required ■ Not-for-Profit: Hispanic Federation of New York, Futures and Options, ■ Completion of course work results ThinkQuest, National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship, Big Brothers in a Business Certification Seal Big Sisters ■ Corporate: The Estée Lauder Companies, ACE Risk Management, Deloitte and Touche, The Financial Women’s Association, Sabre Corporation, Alliance for Downtown New York, Time Warner Cable of New York, Guardian Life Insurance Company, The Ritz Carlton, Verizon Communications, Manhattan Open House District Attorney’s Office, Leibowitz Marketing Services; Skody, Scot & Company; Information Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett LLP; Kenyon & Kenyon LLP ■ Other: Manhattan Please check our website for District Attorney's Office, Office of Small Learning Communities, High Schools Information Night dates. That Work Tours are available upon request.

Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers DBN 02M520 ■ 401 MURRY BERGTRAUM HIGH SCHOOL FOR BUSINESS CAREERS (CONTINUED)

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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Senior Council, Murry Bergtraum High School Alumni Mentoring Program; Fresh Start Mentoring for 9th graders, Conflict Resolution ■ Academic: Math Team, Lincoln-Douglas Debate Team, National Honor Society, Mock Trial and Moot Court Competitions, Virtual Enterprise Competition ■ Clubs: Black Student Union, "Oprah" Ambassadors, Chinese Talent Society, West Indian Club, Asian, Political Action, "Downtown After 3" YWCA After School, New York Police Department (NYPD) Explorers Post 521 PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor ■

Manhattan Track, Outdoor Track, Volleyball, Wrestling Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

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Accounting Academy 9 75 1027 (Business) Courses include business law, college accounting, M50A Ed. Opt. investments, insurance and much more 10 594

Information Systems Academy (Business) 9 75 827 Experience hands-on software applications in courses of study that include, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and M50C Ed. Opt. PowerPoint; students acquire special skills for Certification as Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) for entrance into the 10 572 workforce or college

Global Academy For Marketing (Business) 9 50 782 Program teaches students how to think, negotiate and make decisions in a global society; courses include Global M50D Ed. Opt. Marketing, Retailing, Advertising, Excel, Word, E-Commerce 10 571 and Entrepreneurship The Academy of Human Resource Management (Business) 9 85 531 Management practices, strategies, analytical thinking, ethics and expert software training prepare students with excellent M50E Ed. Opt. communication and people skills for a career in human resources management, academic readiness for college and 10 5 74 business employment Legal Studies Academy 9 100 1257 (Law & Government) Introduction to the American legal system; students are M50F Ed. Opt. engaged in active learning procedures through simulations, 10 596 court visits and mock-trials

Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers DBN 02M520 ■ 402 MURRY BERGTRAUM HIGH SCHOOL FOR BUSINESS CAREERS (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application! SLC SCHOOL

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Computer Science Institute (Computer Science & Technology) 9 100 1094 Explore the exciting world of computers by learning how to M50G Ed. Opt. design the technology of the future; courses include Java and Access Programming, C++, Web Page Design and Gaming 10 577 Travel and Hospitality (Business) 9 50 388 Program prepares students for positions in the travel and hospitality industry; there are many internship opportunities M50L Ed. Opt. with companies available to juniors and seniors; courses include Geography Travel, Travel Law, Travel and Hospitality, 10 550 Excel, Word and Entrepreneurship

Institute of Finance and Economics 9 100 456 (Business) Coursework about money and investing with a strong focus M50M Ed. Opt. on math, reading and writing 10 5 68 Manhattan

Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers DBN 02M520 ■ 403 NEW DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL

Address: Seward Park Educational Campus Subway: B, D to Grand Street; F, J, M, Z to Delancey 350 Grand Street, New York, NY 10002 Street-Essex Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: M9, M14A, M15, M103 to Grand Street Tel: 212-475-4148 Fax: 212-674-2128 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.newdesignhigh.com

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to District 1 residents New Design High School (NDHS) is a small academic high school with a focus on design, located on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. NDHS uses the concept ■ Then to New York City of design to help meet the academic, intellectual, social, emotional and artistic residents needs of adolescents. Our school integrates the idea, concept and process of Special Education Services design into a progressive, academic high school curriculum, thereby offering an ■ Collaborative Team Teaching innovative education in a nurturing environment. The school community believes (CTT) that design and the design process allow students to participate in a more ■ SETSS experiential form of inquiry-based education that is focused on understanding real world contexts, self-expression and problem solving. Manhattan ELL Programs ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Total Students: 408 Programs: After-school Programs: Fashion Design, Animation, Yearbook, ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Theater, Visual Media, Photography, Design Portfolio and Poetry; Integration 9, 10, 11, 12 Programs: Science and Illustration, English and Poetry, English and Visual Media, Government and Theater; Rooftop Design Project ■ Language Accountability Reports Class: Spanish 06-07 07-08 Progress BA PARTNERSHIPS Report ■ Quality Community-Based Organizations: Working Playground, Community Review PP of Unity, Make a Better Place, Open Road of New York ■ Higher Education Institutions: New York University (NYU) Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, Columbia University (Double Discovery Center) ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: New Museum of Contemporary Art, Center for Open House Architecture ■ Corporate: Gensler Design, Lipman Information EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Please contact the school for ■ Leadership & Support: Boys and Girls Leadership ■ Academic: The Spot Open House dates and times. (After-school Homework Support), School Magazine (“8 1/2 X 11”) ■ Artistic: Animation, Filmmaking, Dance, Poets and Playwrights, Theater ■ Clubs: Yearbook, Photography PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Important Information! ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, ■ Attendance at an information Bowling,Tennis, Volleyball meeting by student/family is expected. SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Basketball, Soccer

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New Design High School (Visual Art & Design) M53A Ed. Opt. 9 108 2069

New Design High School DBN 02M543 ■ 404 NEW EXPLORATIONS INTO SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MATH HIGH SCHOOL Address: 111 Columbia Street, New York, NY 10002 Subway: F, V to Lower East Side-2nd Avenue Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: M14 to Houston Street; M21 to Pitt Street Tel: 212-677-5190 Fax: 212-260-8124 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.nestmk12.net

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math High School (NEST+m), graders a K-12 school, is committed to providing an exemplary education for students of diverse backgrounds who have the ability and promise to meet the demands ■ Then to New York City of an academically challenging curriculum. The Upper School (grades 9-12) residents engages students to think abstractly and critically, and encourages them to Special Education Services formulate questions that guide their learning experience via discussions and ■ SETSS research. Multiple opportunities exist for students to have internships at various ELL Programs local universities in the sciences and the arts. ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Total Students: 1302 Programs: Science sequence begins in 9th grade with Regents level Physics ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): and either Algebra or Geometry and continues in 10th grade with Regents level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Chemistry and either Trigonometry or Geometry; Electives include Dance, Art, 11, 12 Music; Student Research Class, Internships, Weekly Science and Art Seminars, College Now ■ Language Classes: Chinese (Mandarin), French, Spanish Accountability Reports ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, 06-07 07-08 Computer Science A, English Language and Composition, English Literature Progress and Composition, European History, French Language, Physics B, Spanish Report AA Quality Language, United States History, World History Manhattan Review UP PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: 7th Precinct Community Affairs, New Important Information! York City (NYC) Wasteless ■ Hospital Outreach: St. Vincent’s Hospital ■ Our school observes a “business ■ Higher Education Institutions: Hunter College, New York University, casual” dress policy and “business Columbia University, Weill Medical College, Cornell University ■ Cultural/Arts wear” on assembly days. Organizations: VH1, Dancing Classrooms, The Metropolitan Museum of Art ■ Community Service Requirement ■ Not-for-Profit: NEST Egg ■ Corporate: Con Edison EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Peer Leadership, Community Service Learning, National Honor Society, School Leadership Team (SLT) ■ Academic: Astronomy, The Gauss Contest, New York Math League Competition, The Purple Meet, Kangaroo International Competition, Meteorology, NEST+m Newspaper (“Scrambled Egg”) ■ Artistic: Competitive Ballroom Dancing, Art Gallery ■ Clubs: Drama, Physics Bowl, Math Olympiad, Science Olympiad, Open House Chemistry Olympiad, Year Book, Model United Nations, Creative Writing, Math Information Challenge, Community, Gay-Straight Alliance, Chess Please check our website, www.nestmk12.net, for Open PSAL SPORTS TEAMS House dates and admissions ■ Boys: Basketball, Fencing, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track ■ Girls: Indoor Track, information. Outdoor Track SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Fencing, Indoor and Outdoor Track, Volleyball

New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math High School DBN 01M539 ■ 405 NEW EXPLORATIONS INTO SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MATH HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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Science, Technology and Math Institute 9 150 2114

Manhattan (Science & Math) Technology woven throughout the curriculum and school infrastructure; use of technological tools to collaborate, M29A Screened conduct research and explore mathematical and scientific phenomena 10 15 99

New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math High School DBN 01M539 ■ 406 NORMAN THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL SLC SCHOOL Address: 111 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016 Subway: 6 to 33rd Street; B, D, F, N, Q, R, V, W to 34th Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Street-Herald Square Tel: 212-576-0500 Bus: M15, M101, M102, M1, M2, M3, M4 to 34th Street; Fax: 212-545-9648 M16 to Park Avenue Website: http://normanthomashs.net

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City The mission of our school is to prepare students to be caring, questioning, critical residents thinkers through a challenging academic and business curriculum. Our school has four academies based on our business majors: Accounting, Marketing, Special Education Services Office Technology and Travel & Tourism. Students stay within their academy for ■ Collaborative Team Teaching all of their subjects. Since we are located in the heart of Manhattan, businesses (CTT) in the area provide internships and part-time jobs for many of our students. ■ SETSS ■ Special Class COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Students major in one of our four business academies; The Ninth ■ ESL Grade Academy prepares students for entrance into a Business Academy; Enrollment (10/31/2008) Our Virtual Enterprise Program allows students to participate in one of three ■ ■ ■ Total Students: 2137 Virtual Enterprise firms Language Classes: Chinese, Spanish Advanced ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, 9, 10, 11, 12 English Literature and Composition, European History, Spanish Language, United States History Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress DD ■ Community-Based Organizations: Grand Street Settlement, Young

Report Manhattan Quality Men's Christian Association (YMCA), Jewish Board of Family and Children's Review PP Services ■ Hospital Outreach: Bellevue Hospital Center Health Clinic (located on-site) ■ Higher Education Institutions: New York University (NYU), The City College of New York, Hunter College, Kingsborough Community College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Music Outreach, Project Arts Important Information! ■ Not-for-Profit: Virtual Enterprises International ■ Corporate: Deloitte and ■ On “Dress for Success” Touche LLP, Donna Karan New York (DKNY), Affinia Hotels ■ Financial Wednesdays, students dress in Institutions: CitiBank, Washington Mutual, Independence Bank ■ Other: business attire to ensure that all National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) Business Advisory Council, Murray students are ready for interviews Hill Neighborhood Association, Classroom Inc. and internships whenever they become available (boys wear a EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES shirt, dress pants and tie; girls ■ Leadership & Support: Distributive Education Club of America (DECA), wear a blouse and skirt or dress Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Travel and Tourism pants). Students are recognized ■ Academic: Journalism, School Newspaper, Lincoln-Douglas Debate by their teachers for participating ■ Artistic: Guitar, Dance ■ Clubs: Multicultural, Aspira, Asian, Law, Chess, in this weekly event. Music, Art, Leaders PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball & JV Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Intramural Sports

Norman Thomas High School DBN 02M620 ■ 407 NORMAN THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Marketing (Business) 9 150 1051 Focuses on developing marketing skills through actual M56A Ed. Opt. simulations and applications; Sports Marketing and Fashion Marketing are included 10 30 102 Office Technology 9 150 835 (Business) Focus on applications of all office technology, and computer M56B Ed. Opt. skills 10 30 75 Manhattan Accounting (Business) 9 150 546 Focus on accounting skills through certified Career and M56C Ed. Opt. Technical Education (CTE) program which includes study of computerized and college accounting 10 30 44 Travel & Tourism (Business) 9 150 580 Offered in conjunction with the Academy of Travel and M56F Ed. Opt. Tourism through National Academy Foundation (NAF) and includes job shadowing at neighborhood hotels 10 30 54

Open House Information Our Open House for students interested in attending is held annually in September. Our incoming student orientation day for students accepted to Norman Thomas High School is held annually in June. Incoming students will receive an invitation in the mail.

Norman Thomas High School DBN 02M620 ■ 408 NYC LAB SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE STUDIES Address: 333 West 17th Street, New York, NY 10011 Subway: 2, 3, A, C, E to 14th Street; 1 to 18th Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Street Tel: 212-691-6119 Bus: M10, M11, M20 to 17th Street; M14A, M14D Fax: 212-691-6219 to 8th Avenue Website: www.nyclabschool.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to District 2 students Collaboration is the key element upon which all of our academic work rests. Students are expected to work in groups, to be reflective of their own and of ■ Then to Manhattan residents others’ work, to take responsibility for advocating for their own needs and the Special Education Services needs of others, to support the school community by seriousness of purpose, ■ Collaborative Team Teaching ongoing engagement and kindness to all. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: College Now, Methods of Inquiry Qualitative Research course, ■ ESL Human Rights Studies course culminating in interdisciplinary Keystone Project, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Peer Leadership (11th and 12th grade students mentor and teach middle school, ■ ■ ■ Total Students: 536 Advisory Language Class: Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Calculus AB, Calculus BC, English Language and Composition, Physics B, 9, 10, 11, 12 Statistics Accountability Reports PARTNERSHIPS 06-07 07-08 ■ Community-Based Organizations: Hudson Guild, Friends of the Highline, Progress AA CASALEAP Community Coalitions (The National Center on Addiciton and Report ■ Quality Substance Abuse), Coalition for Asian Children and Families Higher Education Review N/A P Institutions: Teachers College, Bank Street College, Hunter College, The New Manhattan School, New York University, Rockefeller University, Borough of Manhattan Community College, Long Island University, Parsons School of Design ■ Cultural/ Arts Organizations: Museum of Modern Art, The Frick Collection, Whitney Museum of American Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Diary 21 Important Information! EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Community Service Requirement ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government ■ Academic: Social Action Club, Newspaper, Math Magazine, Math Competitions, Model United Nations, Environmental Action Club ■ Artistic: Drama Club/Theater Arts Productions; Poetry Magazine; Open Studio Workshop ■ Clubs: Asian Cultural, Black Alliance, Jewish Cultural, Learn Chinese, Middle East Studies, Gay/Straight Alliance, Girls Learn International, "Man Club", Feminism PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer ■ Girls: Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

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College Prep 9 136 2555 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Collaborative work and interdisciplinary projects; M74A Screened all courses are Honors or Advanced Placement 10 10 129

NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies DBN 02M412 ■ 409 NYC MUSEUM SCHOOL

Address: 333 West 17th Street, New York, NY 10011 Subway: 2, 3, A, C, E to 14th Street; 1 to 18th Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: M10, M11, M20 to 17th Street; M14A, M14D to Tel: 212-675-6206 8th Avenue Fax: 212-675-6524 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.nycmuseumschool.net

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Our school is one of the New Visions small schools. We opened in 1994 with a program ■ Priority to District 2 students unique in New York City that uses the city’s museums to enrich the curriculum. Our and residents founding partners and many other cultural sites serve as extensions of our classrooms. ■ Then to New York City Our students spend time exploring arts, artifacts and concepts in museums. Our residents teaching/learning methodology (the Museum Learning Process) is based on a similar Special Education Services process used by museum curators that students apply in their coursework. It is a ■ Collaborative Team Teaching process that encourages students to think responsibly, independently and critically. (CTT) The arts are integral to the interdisciplinary, museum-based studies. Students ■ SETSS use painting, drawing/sketching, illustration, elements of design, drama and other Manhattan ELL Programs expressive activities to enrich their academic study. Classroom instruction in the ■ ESL school is designed to draw upon museum-based learning, and to deepen it with Enrollment (10/31/2008) critical and provocative content that compels reflection and insight. ■ Total Students: 442 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Programs: Museum-based study units (Modules) center on projects and 9, 10, 11, 12 culminate in student presentations; World Cultures, The Renaissance, Theater Accountability Reports Production, African Art, Evolution, Earth Science, Senior Independent Module, 06-07 07-08 College Institute, Internship, After-school Tutoring, Institute for Urban Education Progress ■ Language Class: Spanish Report AA Quality Review PP PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organization: Hudson Guild Beacon ■ Higher Education Institution: Eugene Lang College at New School University ■ Cultural/Arts Important Information! Organizations: American Museum of Natural History, Brooklyn Museum, Japan ■ Community Service Requirement Society, South Street Seaport Museum ■ Corporate: Royal Bank of Scotland ■ Other: ■ Internship Requirement Integrated Curriculum and Instruction Learning Support Organization (LSO) Open House EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Academic: Presentations of students’ original writing at Barnes & Noble Information ■ Artistic: Play Presentation ■ Clubs: Drama, Newspaper, Yearbook, Student Tours are offered at the school Government, Gay-Straight Alliance, Harvard Model Congress during October and November. Please contact the school or visit our website PSAL SPORTS TEAMS for additional information concerning ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Indoor Track, Soccer ■ Girls: Basketball, exact dates, as well as information Golf, Indoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball about Open House visits taking place at our partner museums. SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Cheerleading

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS 9 124 1642 NYC Museum School M85A Screened (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) 10 8 118

Address: 131 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013 Subway: 1 to Houston Street; 6, A, N, Q, R to Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Canal Street; C, E to Spring Street Tel: 917-237-7300 Bus: M6, M21 to Spring Street & 6th Avenue; M20 Fax: 212-219-0743 to Spring & Varick Streets E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.nycischool.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City We use state-of-the-art technology to engage students in a challenging, residents project-based curriculum, where students solve complex, real world problems Special Education Services in a supportive environment. Our school features a distance learning model ■ Collaborative Team Teaching for instruction in which students receive instruction from “master” teachers (CTT) anywhere in the world through video and computer conference technology, ■ SETSS with classroom teachers providing necessary support and guidance. Online courses offer students opportunities to study any subject at any time for credit. ELL Programs Our students will graduate with a well-rounded liberal arts education, excellent ■ ESL technology skills and a strong sense of global citizenship. Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ School Opened: Sept 2008 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Programs: Advisory, Online Courses, Field Work, Multi-Disciplinary Instruction, ■ 9, 10, 11 Real-World Problem-Based Learning Language Class: Spanish ■ Expected Grade PARTNERSHIPS Configuration: 9-12 ■ Higher Education Institutions: Teachers College Columbia University, New Accountability Reports York University (NYU) ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Manhattan School of 06-07 07-08 Music, Wingspan Arts ■ Not-for-Profit: Vision Education ■ Corporate: Cisco Progress Systems Report N/A N/A Manhattan Quality EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Review N/A N/A ■ Leadership & Support: Admissions Committee, Ethics Committee, iCare ■ Academic: School Website Design, Book Club, iBlog ■ Artistic: Mural Making, ■ Important Information! iPhoto, iPlanners, Ensemble Band Clubs: Will be based on student interest ■ For consideration for SCHOOL SPORTS admission, students must ■ Basketball, Track, Volleyball, Bowling, Cheerleading, Softball, Baseball, Handball, complete an Online Cross Country Admissions Activity posted at www.nycischool.org. ■ Internship Requirement 2009 - 20010 Online Admissions Activity Dates Date Online Activity Opens Date Online Activity Closes Thursday, October 1, 2009 Friday, January 8, 2010 Open House The Online Admissions Activity will be available to all students interested in applying to Information the NYCiSchool during the dates listed above. To register for a daytime tour or Visit www.nycischool.org between Thursday, October 1, 2009 and evening Open House, please visit Friday, January 8, 2010 to complete the activity. our website.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS 9 108 1479 NYCiSCHOOL M52A Screened (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) 10 10 20 Selection Criteria: English (85-100) Math (85-100) Social Studies (85-100) Science (85-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Online Admissions Activity NYCiSCHOOL DBN 02M376 ■ 411 PACE HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 100 Hester Street, New York, NY 10002 Subway: B, D to Grand Street; 6, J, M, N, Q, R, W Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible to Canal Street Tel: 212-334-4663 Bus: M15 to Hester & Allen Streets; M103 to Fax: 212-334-4919 Grand Street & Bowery E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.geocities.com/pacehigh2004

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who The PACE High School mission is to create a college-oriented, student-centered attend an information session environment with high expectations for every student. The goal for every individual at PACE is to create a résumé of quality educational experiences ■ Then to New York City which will prepare them for success in college and beyond. Central to our role residents as a small high school is that every student is known well through our Advisory Special Education Services program and is appreciated for his/her unique talents and contributions to our ■ Collaborative Team Teaching learning community. Our curriculum and practices are tailored to the individual (CTT) needs of our students, enabling all students to reach the ambitious goals set for ■ SETSS them. Working in close collaboration with Pace University’s School of Education, Manhattan ELL Programs our school shares the extensive resources of the university, with significant ■ ESL access to classes, libraries, computer labs and recreational facilities. Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 410 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Programs: Advisory, Internships, Service Learning Projects; 9th graders take 9, 10, 11, 12 the Living Environment and Math Regents exams; students who have passed 5 Regents exams and have an 85 average by 11th grade are eligible to attend Accountability Reports Pace University college courses; Tiers of Educationally Enriching Experiences 06-07 07-08 (classes offered during school, after-school, Saturdays and summers in a small Progress N/A A group setting); Technology integrated in all content areas ■ Language Class: Report ■ Quality Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: English Literature and Composition, Review PW Spanish Language, World History PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organization: Chinatown Young Men’s Christian Important Information! Association (YMCA), Center for Urban Education, Charles B. Wang Teen ■ All incoming 9th grade students Resource Center ■ Higher Education Institution: Pace University ■ Cultural/ are expected to participate in our Arts Organizations: Working Playgrounds, Museum of Chinese in the Americas “First Summer” program, a three- (MoCA), Arts in General, Arts, Inc. ■ Not-for-Profit: Big Brothers Big Sisters, day, two-night freshman induction Materials for the Arts, New York Cares, PENCIL ■ Corporate: Time Warner, Inc. program at the Pace University ■ Other: Dr. Sun Yat Sen Middle School (MS 131) Westchester Campus in August ■ Community Service (180 hours), EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES annual Academic Portfolios and ■ Leadership & Support: YMCA Youth Leadership, Youth and Government, Senior Exit Presentation required Student Government Organization, National Honor Society ■ Academic: for graduation Advisory Debates, Student Expositions, School Website Management, Student- ■ Saturday and Summer Enrichment designed Web/Literary Publications ■ Artistic: Fine Arts electives ■ Clubs: at Pace University Yearbook, Literary Magazine, Chess, Games, Anime, Cooking, Amnesty International, Debate Team, Technology, Academic Tutorials, Step, Yoga PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball & JV Basketball ■ Girls: Basketball, Volleyball & JV Volleyball

PACE High School DBN 02M298 ■ 412 PACE HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Intramural Soccer, Basketball; YMCA Extracurricular Programs

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PACE High School (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Limited Core curricular subjects in Math, Science, English, Spanish M38X 9 108 4379 and Social Studies meet 300 minutes a week; Unscreened Project-based units Manhattan

Open House Information It is encouraged that interested families attend an Open House/Information Session before a tour is requested. Please call the school for our Information Session calendar; Open House/ Information Sessions will be scheduled shortly after city and borough High School Fairs. School tours, by appointment only, are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 AM, from mid-October to December. It is necessary to call the school at 212-334-4663 to make an appointment for a tour after you have attended an Information Session.

PACE High School DBN 02M298 ■ 413 PARK EAST HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 230-34 East 105th Street, New York, NY 10029 Subway: 6 to 103rd Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: M101 to 103rd Street; M102, M103, M106 to 106th Tel: 212-831-1517 Street & 2nd or 3rd Avenue Fax: 212-348-6097 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/04/M495

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to District 4 students Park East High School is a neighborhood school serving the East Harlem community. Our program emphasizes a balance between in-depth, project-based ■ Then to District 7 students instruction and exploration into a broad range of relevant content. We are committed ■ Then to Manhattan residents to providing a supportive and inclusive environment that ensures students meet the Special Education Services highest standards possible as they prepare for college and the world of work. Park ■ Collaborative Team Teaching East is a dynamic learning community that focuses on teamwork and collaborative (CTT) learning between students, parents, faculty, the surrounding community, community- ■ SETSS based organizations and local junior high schools to achieve its mission.

Manhattan ELL Programs ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Programs: College Now, Liberty Partnership, Internships, Student Achievement ■ Total Students: 375 Organization (Literacy and Mathematics enrichment), College Readiness and Career Exploration, After-school Tutoring ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Community-Based Organizations: Supportive Children’s Advocacy Network 06-07 07-08 (SCAN), LaGuardia Memorial House ■ Hospital Outreach: Metropolitan Progress BA Hospital Center, Mount Sinai Hospital ■ Higher Education Institutions: Bronx Report ■ Quality Community College, Columbia University, Hunter College Not-for-Profit: Review PP Institute for Student Achievement, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Harlem Tutorial Program ■ Corporate: Time Warner, Shearman & Sterling LLP ■ Financial Institution: Barclays Bank EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: SPARK Peer Leadership, Weekly House Meetings (Advisory) ■ Academic: SAT Prep (Junior and Senior Seminar Courses), SAT Process and Registration, Homework Help ■ Artistic: Global Gathering, Park East Poetry Slams ■ Clubs: Dissection, Drama, Movie PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Softball, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Schoolwide Intramurals: Boys Basketball, Handball; Co-ed Soccer; Yoga/ Pilates Club; Mighty Panthers Girls Cheerleading

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS 9 110 629 Park East High School (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) M17J Screened 10 10 29

Park East High School DBN 04M495 ■ 414 PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS HIGH SCHOOL Address: 328 West 48th Street, New York, NY 10036 Subway: 1, C, E to 50th Street; N, R, W to 49th Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Street Tel: 212-247-8652 Bus: M10, M11, M104 to 48th Street; M27, M50 Fax: 212-247-7514 to 8th Avenue E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.ppasnyc.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th We meet the needs of two groups of students – those demonstrating a strong graders talent and passion for the performing arts and those who are currently working in the performing arts. Located in the heart of the theater district in Manhattan, it ■ Then to New York City is the mission of this small, personalized public school to develop and showcase residents students in dance, drama, musical theater and vocal music, while providing them Special Education Services with a comprehensive academic curriculum. A wide range of performing arts ■ Collaborative Team Teaching courses are taught by professional artists who offer training to meet the needs (CTT) of both the beginning student and the professional actor, singer or dancer. ■ SETSS ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: College courses for juniors and seniors at New York City colleges Enrollment (10/31/2008) and universities, professional work in the arts through partnership with On ■ Total Students: 449 Location Education, SAT preparation with Revolution Prep, workshops with ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): theatre professionals Language Classes: French, Spanish 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Higher Education Institutions: New York University, Hunter College, John Jay 06-07 07-08 College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: The Ailey School, The Actors Institute, Progress BA School of American Ballet, Theatre Development Fund, Songs of Solomon, Manhattan Report ■ Quality Lincoln Center Theater, Rosie’s Broadway Kids, American Ballet Theatre Not- Review PP for-Profit: Peter Jay Sharp Foundation, Taproot Foundation, Public Education Needs Civic Involvement in Learning (PENCIL) ■ Corporate: Time Warner ■ Other: On Location Education EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: AIDS Walk, Assembly Committee, Gay-Straight Open House Alliance (GSA), Student Council, Peer Mentoring, Community Service ■ Academic: After-school Tutoring and Test Preparation (SATs, SAT2s, Information Regents) ■ Artistic: Full-Scale Musical Theater, Drama, Vocal Music and If you are interested in ■ a tour of the school, Dance Productions, Audition Coaching, Black Box Theatre Productions Clubs: please contact Teri Gindi, Service, Film, Chess, General Academic the Parent Coordinator, at 212-247-8652. Space is limited.

Important Information! ■ Our Dance Auditions will be held at The Ailey School at the Joan Weill Center for Dance, 405 West 55th Street at 9th Avenue, Manhattan. All other Auditions are held at PPAS at 328 West 48th Street.

Professional Performing Arts High School DBN 02M408 ■ 415 PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Musical Theatre (Performing Arts) 9 24 220 In partnership with The Actors Institute, students take classes that include dance fundamentals, song M81H Audition preparation, acting technique, music theory and vocal 10 5 21 technique. Audition Information: Present one monologue (either serious or comedic) memorized from a published play or monologue book. The monologue should be one minute in length. Present sixteen bars of a song from a Broadway or Off-Broadway musical. You must bring sheet music for this song. An accompanist will be provided. Manhattan Drama (Performing Arts) 9 24 608 In partnership with The Actors Institute, students take classes in acting technique, voice and diction, M81J Audition movement, theatre history, audition preparation, directing and playwriting. 10 5 53

Audition Information: Present two contrasting monologues. For example: one dramatic and one comedic or two very contrasting characters. The monologue must come from a published play or book, and it must be memorized. Each monologue should be about one minute in length. Vocal Music (Performing Arts) 9 24 549 Vocal Music students attend conservatory classes in vocal technique, ensemble singing, theory, ear M81K Audition training and repertoire. Students also study acting and 10 1 29 movement for singers and music history. Audition Information: Present a hymn or classical selection. Some examples include “Amazing Grace,” “Caro Mio Ben,” and “America the Beautiful.” You must bring sheet music for your song; an accompanist will be provided. Sight singing (the ability to read music) and tonal production (the ability to sing scales, etc.) will be tested at the audition.

Dance (Performing Arts) 9 26 574 In partnership with The Ailey School, students follow a course of study with a foundation in ballet and classes M81N Audition in modern (Graham-based), Horton technique, jazz and 10 2 41 West African dance.

Audition Information: Participate in an Ailey School master class that includes ballet, modern and jazz techniques. Female applicants must wear leotards and footless or convertible tights and ballet shoes. Males should wear fitted T-shirt and black leggings and ballet shoes. No prepared solo is necessary.

Professional Performing Arts High School DBN 02M408 ■ 416 PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

2009 Audition Dates Audition Groups Date Start Time Drama, Musical Theatre, Vocal Music: Saturday, November 7, 2009 8:00 AM Manhattan & Bronx, Last Name A-L Drama, Musical Theatre, Vocal Music: Saturday, November 7, 2009 12:00 PM Manhattan & Bronx, Last Name M-Z Dance: Sunday, November 8, 2009 8:00 AM Manhattan & Bronx, Last Name A-L Dance: Sunday, November 8, 2009 12:00 PM Manhattan & Bronx, Last Name M-Z Drama, Musical Theatre, Vocal Music: Saturday, December 5, 2009 8:00 AM Brooklyn, Queens & Staten Island, Last Name A-L Drama, Musical Theatre, Vocal Music: Saturday, December 5, 2009 12:00 PM Brooklyn, Queens & Staten Island, Last Name M-Z Dance: Sunday, December 6, 2009 8:00 AM Brooklyn, Queens & Staten Island, Last Name A-L Dance: Sunday, December 6, 2009 12:00 PM Brooklyn, Queens & Staten Island, Last Name M-Z DRAMA, MUSICAL THEATRE, & VOCAL MUSIC AUDITIONS are held at: PPAS, 328 West 48th Street, between 8th/9th Avenues, Manhattan. DANCE AUDITIONS are held at: The Ailey School at The Joan Weill Center for Dance, 405 West 55th Street at 9th Avenue, Manhattan. You Manhattan must present an Admission Ticket at the audition. If you are unable to attend on your assigned date, your Guidance Counselor MUST call PPAS to arrange an alternate audition date by emailing [email protected] or calling 212-247-8652 for the admissions coordinator. There are NO auditions after December 6th, 2009.

Professional Performing Arts High School DBN 02M408 ■ 417 REPERTORY COMPANY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THEATRE ARTS Address: 123 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036 Subway: B, D, F, V to 42nd Street-Bryant Park; N, Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Q, R, W, 1, 2, 3, 7 to 42nd Street-Times Square; Tel: 212-382-1875 A, C, E to 42nd Street-Port Authority Fax: 212-382-2306 Bus: M5, M6, M7, M10 to 42nd Street; M42, E-Mail: [email protected] M104 to 42nd Street & Avenue of the Americas or Website: www.Repertoryhs.org Broadway

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts is a small high school which residents offers a full academic program and comprehensive theatre arts classes. It is a program designed for students who aspire to work in the theatre arts field Special Education Services either as actors or behind the scenes. Our location, in the heart of the New York ■ Collaborative Team Teaching City theatre district of Times Square, supports our school focus. We offer small (CTT) classes which allow our students the opportunity to experience all aspects of ■ SETSS theatre from production to performance. Students have the opportunity to learn ELL Programs outside of the classroom by participating in the many student productions which ■ include a comedy or classical drama, student written works, and a school-wide

Manhattan ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) musical production each year. We expect all of our students to maintain high ■ Total Students: 215 academic standards and to possess the willingness to explore all the imagination ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): and creativity of theatre arts. 9, 10, 11, 12 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Accountability Reports ■ Programs: Theater Introduction, Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced 06-07 07-08 Acting, Playwriting, Stage Management and Production, Dance and Movement Progress for actors, Musical and Classical Theatre, Senior Production Lab, Stagecraft Report BA Quality Workshop, Honors Programs, Advanced Research, PSAT & SAT Prep, College Review PW Now, International Trademark Association (INTA) College Application Subsidy Program ■ Language Class: Spanish PARTNERSHIPS ■ Higher Education Institution: Hunter College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Important Information! Roundabout Theatre Company, Town Hall, American Place Theatre, City Center ■ Our school observes a uniform Encores, Theatre Development Fund, Stella Adler Studio, Carnegie Hall, Center dress code for Arts Education, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) ■ Not-for-Profit: Peter Jay ■ Student Summer Orientation Sharp Foundation ■ Corporate: International Trademark Association EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Council, Theatre Ensemble, Yearbook, Dance Rep Co. ■ Academic: Repertory Ensemble, Creative Writing, Teen Talk Radio, Career Development ■ Artistic: Chorus, Annual Fall Play, Spring Musical Production

Open House Information Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 6:30 PM; please call the school for an appointment.

Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts DBN 02M531 ■ 418 REPERTORY COMPANY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THEATRE ARTS (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Theatre Arts 9 60 420 (Performing Arts) Study of theatre arts with courses in acting, stagecraft, M20X Audition music and dance. 10 10 30

Audition Information: Students must Audition for three areas; music, dance, and drama. Prepare a monologue, 16 bars of music and be prepared to perform dance movements taught by the choreographer.

2009 Audition Dates Audition Groups Date Start Time Manhattan All Required Saturday, November 7, 2009 9:45 AM All Required Saturday, November 21, 2009 9:45 AM All Required Saturday, December 12, 2009 9:45 AM

Please call the school to schedule an audition appointment.

Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts DBN 02M531 ■ 419 RICHARD R. GREEN HIGH SCHOOL OF TEACHING Address: 421 East 88th Street, New York, NY 10128 Subway: 4, 5, 6 to 86th Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: M15 to East 86th Street; M101, M102, M103 to Tel: 212-722-5240 86th Street, followed by M86 to 1st Avenue Fax: 212-427-8069 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.rrghst.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City Here at the Richard R. Green High School of Teaching, we nurture diligent, residents hard-working students who understand the importance and benefit of giving back to their community. All students participate in a teaching program designed Special Education Services to develop a lasting commitment to education. Students have the opportunity ■ Collaborative Team Teaching to participate in off-site internships working directly with young students. We (CTT) look forward to the maturation of our students into responsible, respectful ■ SETSS professionals who maintain a desire to learn, understand, and improve the world ELL Programs around them. Everyone’s tomorrow begins with today’s future teachers. ■

Manhattan ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Total Students: 618 Programs: Education Major including Internships, Credit Recovery Program, ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Fifth Year Paraprofessional Training Program, Forensic Science, Seven Habits ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 of Highly Successful Teens, Career Exploration, Calculus Language Classes: French, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English Language and Accountability Reports Composition, English Literature and Composition, Government and Politics: 06-07 07-08 United States, United States History Progress Report BB Quality PARTNERSHIPS Review PP ■ Community-Based Organization: The Harlem Center for Education ■ Hospital Outreach: Mount Sinai Hospital ■ Higher Education Institutions: Hunter College, Borough of Manhattan Community College, The City College of Important Information! New York, American University, New York University, Williams College ■ Cultural/ ■ Incoming students are expected Arts Organizations: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, 92nd Street Y to attend an orientation in June. ■ Not-for-Profit: Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), College for ■ Students who arrive at school on Every Student (CFES), Public Education Needs Civil Involvement in Learning time, have 90% attendance and (PENCIL), REACH, Opportunities Network, New York Cares, Alzheimer's ■ are passing all of their classes Association Corporate: Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP are allowed to leave the building for lunch. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Leadership, Future Teachers of America ■ Academic: Saturday School, PM School, AM School, Peer Tutoring Center, Math Resource Center, Writing Resource Center ■ Artistic: Drama, Chorus, Open House Fine Arts, Dance ■ Clubs: Art, Book, Dance, Drama, GREEN (Environmental), Information Gay, Lesbian and Straight Alliance, Literary Magazine, School Newspaper, Senior Tours are available all year. Please Activities, Yearbook, College for Every Student (CFES), Cheerleading call for an appointment. PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball ■ Girls: Basketball, Softball

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Teaching Professions (Teaching) 9 160 1398 Participation in a Teaching Seminar Program and elective courses that support careers in education; off-site M23A Ed. Opt. internship requirement where students work directly 10 10 64 with elementary school children

Richard R. Green High School of Teaching DBN 02M580 ■ 420 SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 127 East 22nd Street, New York, NY 10010 Subway: 6, N to 23rd Street; C, E, F, V to 23rd Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible followed by M23; 4, 5, Q, R, W to 14th Street-Union Tel: 212-475-8086 Square Fax: 212-475-9273 Bus: M1, M2, M3, M5, M15, M101, M102, M103 to 23rd E-Mail: [email protected] Street; M23 to Park Avenue South or Lexington Avenue Website: www.sofechalk.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th The School of the Future is a student-centered and challenging academic school graders with the goal of preparing all graduates to enter the college or profession of their choice. Our students learn to think critcally and solve problems in a supportive ■ Then to District 2 students environment. We challenge our students to exceed the expectations set by ■ Then to Manhattan residents the New York State Regents by preparing them for research-based exhibition ■ Then to New York City presentations in order to graduate. residents Special Education Services COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Technology and Laptop Project, Exchange Programs to Costa ELL Programs Rica and Spain, free college classes offered through our partners, Internships ■ ESL ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 687 PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Community-Based Organization: Educational Alliance Higher Education 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Institutions: New York University, Columbia University, Hunter College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Hall Farm Center for Arts & Education, The Accountability Reports Community-Word Project ■ Not-for-Profit: Gramercy Park Neighborhood 06-07 07-08 Association, New York Performance Standards Consortium, The After-school Progress Corporation (TASC) Manhattan Report BA Quality Review WW EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Extended Day Program including Arts, Technology and Academic Enrichment ■ Academic: After-school Tutoring, Reading Intervention, Rooftop Garden, SAT Prep ■ Artistic: Art, Band, Dance, Spoken Word Theater ■ Clubs: Debate, Yearbook, Gay -Straight Alliance, Student Senate, Think-Tank Open House PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Information ■ ■ Open House dates can be Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball Girls: found on our website at Basketball & JV Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball www.sofechalk.org.

Important Information! ■ Four years of math and science, completion of four exhibitions and two internships required for graduation ■ Extended Day Program (Monday-Friday 3:00-6:00 PM) offered by The Educational Alliance ■ Community Service Requirement ■ Internship Requirement ■ To arrange for an interview please go to School of the Future's website at www.sofechalk.org and download our application or speak to your guidance counselor. Applications for interviews will be available online or at the school after October 1, 2009.

School of the Future High School DBN 02M413 ■ 421 SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

School of the Future (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) M83A Screened 9 108 1978

School of the Future High School DBN 02M413 ■ 422 STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOL SPECIALIZED SCHOOL Address: 345 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10282 Subway: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E to Chambers Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: M1, M6 to Broadway & Chambers Street; Tel: 212-312-4800 M22, M10 to Chambers & West Streets Fax: 212-587-3874 Website: www.stuy.edu

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City Our goal is to provide our students with the best educational opportunities in residents Science, Mathematics and Technology as well as a broad range of Humanities selectives and electives. This has been the foundation of our educational success ■ Acceptance is based on and remains the cornerstone of our educational program. Within this context, the score attained on the we instill the intellectual, moral and humanistic values necessary for each child Specialized High Schools to achieve his/her maximum potential as a student and as a caring citizen of Admissions Test (SHSAT) the world. Special Education Services ■ Services Provided as Needed COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Mentoring in Intel Science Program through professional research ■ ESL facilities, Youth in Engineering and Science (YES) Summer Research Program, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Research Science Program, ■ Total Students: 3245 Science Research Training Program at Rockefeller University, College Now, ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): College Visitation Tours, Summer Scholar Academy in Math-Science, Speech 9, 10, 11, 12 and Debate Team, Math Team, Summer Leadership Program, College level courses including Organic Chemistry and Differential Equations, System- Accountability Reports level Computer Programming and Engineering ■ Language Classes: Arabic, 06-07 07-08 Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin,

Progress Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Manhattan Report AA Quality Chemistry, Chinese Language and Culture, Computer Science AB, Economics: Review PW Macro, Economics: Micro, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, French Language, French Literature, Government and Politics: Comparative, Government and Politics: Important Information! United States, Italian Language and Culture, Japanese Language and Culture, ■ Latin Literature, Latin: Vergil, Physics B, Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, This is one of New York City’s Physics C: Mechanics, Psychology, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, eight (8) Specialized High Schools Statistics, United States History that requires the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). PARTNERSHIPS For additional information and ■ Hospital Outreach: St. Vincent’s Hospital ■ Higher Education Institutions: the 2009 test dates, see the New York Law School, New York University (NYU), Columbia University, Hunter front of this directory and obtain College, Stony Brook University, John Jay College, The City College of New York a copy of the “Specialized High (CCNY) ■ Corporate: Merrill Lynch ■ Other: Explorer Program Schools Student Handbook” from your guidance counselor. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Union ■ Academic: Accelerated courses, College level courses including Organic Chemistry and Differential Equations, System-level Computer Programming and Engineering ■ Artistic: Six musical performing groups including a chorus of over 150 voices, six to eight faculty Open House and student directed theater productions per year (musicals, dramas, comedies) Information ■ Clubs: Over 200 clubs, 30 publications Open House held one evening in late October - please call 212-312-4800 ext. 1031 for more information.

Stuyvesant High School DBN 02M475 ■ 423 STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

SPECIALIZED SCHOOL

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Football & JV Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, JV Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, JV Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Cricket

Reminder: On your application, Manhattan bubble in that you are applying to the Specialized High Schools!

SELECTION PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS METHOD

9 27,654 Stuyvesant No (Science & Math) Test Code 10 1,788

Stuyvesant High School DBN 02M475 ■ 424 TALENT UNLIMITED HIGH SCHOOL

Address: Julia Richman Educational Campus Subway: 6 to 68th Street-Hunter College 300 E. 68th Street, New York, NY 10065 Bus: M15, M101, M102 to 67th Street; M66 to 2nd Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Avenue Tel: 212-737-1530 Fax: 212-737-2863 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.talentunlimited.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City Talent Unlimited High School (TU) is a small school of 450 students from residents culturally diverse backgrounds who come from all of the five boroughs. We are a caring, tight-knit New York City school community located on Manhattan’s Special Education Services Upper East Side. Students must audition to demonstrate exceptional talent in ■ Collaborative Team Teaching the performing arts and be prepared to meet high academic standards. We offer (CTT) a student-centered, interdiscipinary approach to instruction. ■ SETSS ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: Work-based Career Performing Arts Program: specialized courses Enrollment (10/31/2008) in Dance, Drama, Vocal & Instrumental Music, Musical Theatre; Honors Classes, ■ Total Students: 438 Calculus, Drama Honors Repertory, Hunter College Classes: Psychology,

■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Sociology, Government; Professional Training @ Martha Graham Dance Center ■ ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Language Class: Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, United States History Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress ■ Hospital Outreach: Mount Sinai Hospital (school-based Clinic) ■ Higher Report BA Quality Education Institutions: Hunter College, New York University, Marymount Review WW College, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport ■ Cultural/Arts Manhattan Organizations: Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance, Epic Theatre, American Theatre Wing, InterSchool Orchestras of New York, Western Wind Vocal Ensemble, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, American Folk Art Museum ■ Corporate: ABC News EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Career-based Internships, Student Government, Mentoring ■ Academic: SAT Prep, Saturday School, Extended Day Tutoring in all academic subjects ■ Artistic: Citywide performances in Music, Drama, Dance, Musical Theatre ■ Clubs: Newspaper, Improv Comedy, Film, Weight Room, Music Improv, Origami, Chess, Gospel Choir, Hip-Hop, Step PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball

Open House Information Open Houses will take place on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 6:00 PM and Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 10:00 AM. You are also welcome to visit us and join one of our Friday morning guided tours so you can see what life at Talent Unlimited (TU) is really like! Just call first to confirm time and space availability.

Talent Unlimited High School DBN 02M519 ■ 425 TALENT UNLIMITED HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Musical Theatre (Performing Arts) 9 15 179 Students are transformed into “triple threat” performers who learn to sing, dance and act in a variety of venues; M42J Audition Emphasis on vocal technique, scene study, movement, 10 5 12 ensemble & solo performance Audition Information: Come prepared with a memorized song and monologue from a Broadway show. An accompanist will be provided. Ability to match pitches and to take direction will be strongly considered. Applicants will also be asked to demonstrate their dance skills.

Manhattan Vocal Music 9 20 693 (Performing Arts) Students study music theory, vocal technique & music M42K Audition history; opportunity to perform in a variety of vocal 10 5 38 ensembles

Audition Information: Come prepared to sing either the “Star Spangled Banner,” “Silent Night” or “Over the Rainbow” in a medium key, from memory. An accompanist will be provided. Applicants will also be asked to repeat vocal phrases demonstrated by the teacher in order to test rhythm, tonal memory and basic vocal technique. Dance (Performing Arts) 9 15 517 Students study modern and ballet technique, choreography, repertory, point, pilates, anatomy & M42L Audition dance history; comprehensive program that includes junior and senior internships and performances at all 10 5 37 grade levels Audition Information: Come prepared to participate in ballet warm-ups and a modern dance combination. In addition, be prepared with a 1 minute dance. CD player is available. Your potential to succeed in the dance program will be evaluated based on alignment, the ability to follow directions, musicality, strength and stretch. Applicants are expected to wear dance clothes (leotards, footless tights and ballet shoes). Drama (Performing Arts) 9 30 560 Students study movement for actors, voice and speech, theatre history, scene and monologue M42N Audition study, communication skills, stage production and performance repertory; opportunity to perform in a 10 20 36 variety of venues Audition Information: Come prepared to present two memorized monologues (1 minute each) taken from published monologues. Characters chosen should be age appropriate. Applicants may also be asked to do an improvisation and a reading of material provided at the audition. Instrumental Music 9 40 243 (Performing Arts) Students study music theory & history and have the opportunity to perform in a variety of ensembles, M42P Audition including: concert band, string ensemble, jazz band, 10 5 9 orchestra

Audition Information: Come prepared to demonstrate competence and agility on your instrument by playing a prepared selection of your choice. Applicants should bring their instruments to the audition (percussion, baritone sax, guitar amplifier, baritone horn, tuba and double bass will be provided) and the music needed to perform. In addition, sight reading ability will be tested and students will be asked to play two scales from memory. (See TU website for details.)

Talent Unlimited High School DBN 02M519 ■ 426 TALENT UNLIMITED HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

Programs: M42J, M42K, M42L, M42N, M42P

2009 Audition Dates Audition Groups Date Start Time Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island Saturday, November 7, 2009 8:30 AM Queens Saturday, November 14, 2009 8:30 AM Brooklyn Saturday, November 21, 2009 8:30 AM Make-up Date for all Boroughs Sunday, December 13, 2009 8:30 AM When there is a conflict, you may audition on a date other than your borough date. Manhattan

Talent Unlimited High School DBN 02M519 ■ 427 THURGOOD MARSHALL ACADEMY FOR LEARNING AND SOCIAL CHANGE Address: 200 West 135th Street, New York, NY 10030 Subway: 2, 3, B, C to 135th Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: M2, M3, M7, M10, M102 to 135th Street; Tel: 212-283-8055 BX33 to Adam Clayton Powell Jr. or Frederick Fax: 212-283-8109 Douglass Boulevard E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/05/M670

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th We offer our students and their families comprehensive educational and support graders programs that provide them with the experience and knowledge needed to meet the challenges of colleges, universities and the work force in the 21st century. ■ Then to District 5 students ■ Then to Manhattan residents COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Special Education Services ■ Programs: Mentoring, StreetSquash (Youth Enrichment Progam), Future ■ Collaborative Team Teaching Giants, Robotics, Dance, Vocal, Instrumental, Technology, Brotherhood/Sister (CTT) Sol, Community Service, Kaplan SAT ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish ■ SETSS ■

Manhattan Advanced Placement Course: Biology ELL Programs ■ ESL PARTNERSHIPS Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Community-Based Organizations: Abyssinian Development Corporation, ■ ■ Total Students: 583 StreetSquash, Future Giants, Young Achievers Hospital Outreach: New ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): York-Presbyterian Hospital (school-based Clinic) Higher Education ■ 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Institutions: The City College of New York, Columbia University Cultural/Arts Organizations: The Studio Museum of Harlem, Apollo Theater ■ Not-for-Profit: Accountability Reports New Visions for Public Schools, Big Brothers Big Sisters, United Negro College 06-07 07-08 Fund, New York Cares ■ Corporate: O’Melveny & Myers LLP, NBC Universal Progress Report BB Quality EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Review PW ■ Leadership & Support: Mentoring ■ Academic: Moot Court, Debate Team ■ Artistic: Dance, Music, Choral Ensemble ■ Clubs: Squash Book, International, Poetry, Advisory Important Information PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Our school observes a uniform ■ Boys: Basketball & JV Basketball, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball dress code.

Open House Information For Open House information, please call L. McDougald, Parent Coordinator, at 212-283-8055 ext. 1130.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) 9 108 1140 College preparatory program to prepare students to participate in an interrelated world. Students can earn an M47A Screened International Certificate of Achievement at the end of 10th grade and continue on to earn a Regents Diploma or IBO 10 5 56 Diploma. Selection Criteria: English(80-100) Math(80-100) Social Studies(80-100) Science(80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Interview Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning and Social Change DBN 05M670 ■ 428 UNITY CENTER FOR URBAN TECHNOLOGIES Address: 121 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013 Subway: C, E to Spring Street or Canal Street; A, Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible R, W to Canal Street Tel: 212-343-8038 Bus: M6 to 6th Avenue & Broome Street; M20 to Fax: 212-343-8044 Varick & Watts Street; M21 to 6th Avenue & Spring E-Mail: [email protected] Street Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/02/M500

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City Unity Center for Urban Technologies is a small community of learners. We take residents pride in our nurturing environment where all students can reach their fullest potential. We stress the importance of a student-teacher connection, as the most Special Education Services effective way to provide guidance and support to all of our students. We strongly ■ Collaborative Team Teaching believe that our young people can develop and enhance their skills at their own (CTT) pace, in a supportive setting. At Unity, students are engaged in a challenging ■ SETSS and relevant Regents-based academic program that enables our students to ELL Programs successfully enter higher education programs and achieve their career goals. ■ ESL Unity’s teachers and administrators examine all assessment data in order to Enrollment (10/31/2008) develop alternative academic programs to strengthen student performance. We ■ Total Students: 183 utilize Differentiated Instruction and technology to deliver a diversified curriculum, ■ Grades Served (2091-2011): as well as arts programs that promote creativity and student engagement. 9, 10, 11, 12 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Accountability Reports ■ Programs: Film/Technology ■ Language Class: Spanish 06-07 07-08 Progress CB PARTNERSHIPS Report ■ ■ Quality Community-Based Organization: The Door Higher Education Review P UPF Institutions: New York University - Metropolitan Center for Urban Education, Manhattan Hunter College ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: Manhattan New Music Project ■ Not-for-Profit: Junior Achievement ■ Corporate: Brookwood Industries, Foundation for Investor Education ■ Financial Institution: Citibank ■ Other: The Literacy Assistance Center, Chelsea Piers Sports Complex EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Open House ■ Leadership & Support: Student Council ■ Academic: Homework Help (The Door), Tutorial Sessions (New York University Tutors) ■ Clubs: Chess, Information Photography, Film, Golf Team Please arrange for an individual appointment by contacting our SCHOOL SPORTS Guidance Counselor or ■ Chelsea Piers Sports Complex: Golf (First Tee Program), Bowling League Parent Coordinator.

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9 91 390 Unity Center for Urban Technologies (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) M84A Ed. Opt. 10 10 40

Unity Center for Urban Technologies DBN 02M500 ■ 429 UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD HIGH SCHOOL Address: 200 Monroe Street, New York, NY 10002 Subway: F to East Broadway Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Bus: M22 to Madison & Montgomery Streets; Tel: 212-962-4341 M9 to East Broadway & Clinton Street; M15 to 2nd Fax: 212-267-5611 Avenue & Madison Street Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/01/M448

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to District 1 and 2 We are a New York University/Department of Education Partnership School that residents provides students with a challenging curriculum in a supportive environment so they can participate successfully in the academic world and the workforce. ■ Then to Manhattan residents Special Education Services COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Collaborative Team Teaching ■ Programs: Intensive Guidance Services, Advisories, Learning Centers, (CTT) Extended Day, College Now, Community Internships, Art, Photography, Dance, ■ SETSS Music, Mentoring, New York University (NYU): America Counts Program, Step ■

Manhattan ELL Programs Program (focus on the Arts, Science and Math) Language Classes: Chinese, ■ ESL French, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Calculus AB, English Enrollment (10/31/2008) Literature and Composition, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, World ■ Total Students: 586 History ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Higher Education Institutions: New York University, Baruch College Accountability Reports ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Progressive Adolescent Vocational Exploration 06-07 07-08 (PAVE), Grand Street Settlement, Youth Counseling League, Big Brothers Big Progress BB Sisters ■ Not-for-Profit: Peter Jay Sharp Foundation ■ Corporate: Algomod Report ■ Quality Technologies Corporation, Verizon Other: Princeton Review Review PP EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Council for Unity, National Honor Society ■ Academic: Tutoring Centers (NYU), Saturday Morning Regents Preparation ■ Artistic: Drama, Photography, Piano, Dance ■ Clubs: Model United Nations, Chorus, Science, Robotics, Chess, Yoga, Dance PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Important Information! ■ Boys: Basketball, Bowling, Handball ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Softball, ■ Our school observes a uniform Tennis dress code. ■ Students are scheduled for SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Open House Learning Centers four days per Interscholastic Athletics, Fitness Centers week during the school day. Information ■ We have a 7-hour day. Please call 212-962-4341 ext. 300 for Open House information.

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University Neighborhood High School 9 140 597 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) An interdisciplinary, project-based program, with M35A Ed. Opt. advisories, art and music electives, community service requirements and learning centers 10 10 53

University Neighborhood High School DBN 01M448 ■ 430 THE URBAN ASSEMBLY ACADEMY OF GOVERNMENT AND LAW Address: Seward Park Educational Campus Subway: B, D to Grand Street; F, J, M, Z to 350 Grand Street, New York, NY 10002 Delancey Street-Essex Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: M9, M14A, M15, M103 to Grand Street Tel: 212-505-0745 Fax: 212-254-3163 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/02/M305

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who The Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law is a small high school attend an information session located in Lower Manhattan. We prepare future leaders for success as college students and as professionals in the governmental, legal and public service ■ Then to students in the fields. Our school culture is guided by our five core values: respect, enthusiasm, geographical catchment area achievement, citizenship and hard work, and holds all members of the Academy ■ Then to Manhattan residents to these high standards. Students experience a challenging academic curriculum, ■ Then to New York City residents participate in an array of extracurricular activities, learn in small classes and Special Education Services develop close, personal relationships with peers, teachers and members of our ■ Collaborative Team Teaching community partners. We firmly believe in inspiring all of our students to become (CTT) civic-minded, 21st century scholars who will, in due course, assume significant ■ SETSS leadership roles in the evolution of American democracy. ELL Programs ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Programs: Government and Law, Literature Humanities, Quantitative Analysis, Scientific Discovery and Investigation, Government and Justice Studies, ■ Total Students: 283 Community Service, Internships ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Community-Based Organizations: The Lower East Side Girls Club, Project Manhattan 06-07 07-08 REACH (anti-racism, anti-sexism training/summer jobs) ■ Higher Education ■ Progress N/A N/A Institution: New York University Cultural/Arts Organization: Wingspan Arts Report ■ Quality Not-for-Profit: The Urban Assembly, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, The Review PP Urban Fellows Program ■ Corporate: Heller Ehrman LLP ■ Other: New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Academy Student Government, Creative Writing, Important Information! Women’s Group, Men’s Groups, Newspaper, Legal Studies ■ Artistic: Arts and ■ Our school observes a uniform Crafts ■ Clubs: Entrepreneurship, Finance, Hip-Hop Dance dress code (khaki/grey pants, blue oxford or blue/white polos PSAL SPORTS TEAMS with school logo for all students, ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, provided by Flynn O’Hara Uniform Company). Bowling, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Students are expected to participate in extracurricular SCHOOL SPORTS activities and Regents Prep/ ■ Intramural Basketball, Soccer Tutoring.

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The Urban Assembly Academy of Limited Government and Law M65R 9 81 766 (Law & Government) Unscreened

The Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law DBN 02M305 ■ 431 THE URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR GREEN CAREERS CTE SCHOOL Address: Louis D. Brandeis Educational Campus Subway: 1, B, C to 86th Street 145 West 84th Street, New York, NY 10024 Bus: M7, M10, M11, M104 to 84th Street, M86 to Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Columbus Avenue Tel: 718-935-3477 (valid through January 2010)

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility The Urban Assembly School for Green Careers is a school designed to prepare ■ Priority to students and students for both college and careers in environment-related fields. Our residents of Manhattan who students build their academic and career-readiness skills by working together attend an information session to investigate complex problems and learning from each other’s solutions. In ■ Then to New York City their final year at the school, all students will participate in college-level courses residents who attend an or career-related internships to help them investigate and plan for their future. information session ■ Then to students and COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■

Manhattan residents of Manhattan Programs: Career and Technical Training Integrated Across the Curriculum, ■ Then to New York City Advisory, Problem-based Learning, Career-related Internships, College and residents Career Placement Support ■ Language Class: Spanish Special Education Services PARTNERSHIPS ■ Collaborative Team Teaching ■ Community-Based Organizations: United Puerto Rican Organization of (CTT) Sunset Park (UPROSE), The After-school Corporation (TASC) ■ Not-for-Profit: ■ SETSS Urban Assembly, Urban Agenda, Regional Plan Association, US Green Building ■ Special Class Council, NY Building Congress, Consortium for Worker Education ■ Corporate: ELL Programs Jonathan Rose Companies, GreenOrder, ConEdison ■ Other: New York State ■ ESL Department of Environmental Conservation, Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Enrollment (10/31/2008) Planning and Sustainability, Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum ■ School Opened: Sept 2009 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 9, 10 ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Mentoring ■ Academic: ■ Expected Grade College Now ■ Artistic: After-school art and music program ■ Clubs: As we Configuration: 9-12 expand, we plan to offer a variety of student clubs. Accountability Reports SCHOOL SPORTS 06-07 07-08 ■ As we expand, we plan to offer select PSAL and intramural sports. Progress Report N/A N/A Quality Review N/A N/A

Important Information! ■ All students participate in summer learning experiences ■ We require an academic portfolio for assessment ■ Participation in an internship or college coursework is required for graduation ■ This school is designed to advance recommendations of the Mayor’s Task Force on Career and Technical Education Innovation

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Limited The Urban Assembly School for Green Careers A13A 9 108 New Program (Environmental Science) Unscreened

The Urban Assembly School for Green Careers DBN 03M402 ■ 432 THE URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR MEDIA STUDIES Address: Martin Luther King, Jr. Educational Campus Subway: 1 to 66th Street-Lincoln Center; 122 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10023 Bus: M5, M7, M10, M11, M104 to 66th Street; Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible M66 to Amsterdam Avenue Tel: 212-501-1110 Fax: 212-580-0156 Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/03/M307

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who Our school uses media as an entry-point to our challenging academic program attend an information session which empowers our students to critique and become producers of media. We infuse media into every strand of our Regents and inquiry-based academic ■ Then to New York City program in order to help our students develop the reflective practices they residents need to become creative, pro-active participants in their communities and in the Special Education Services world. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Introduction to Media, Media and the World, Advanced Media ELL Programs Technologies, Careers in Media, Internships in a variety of media companies, ■ ESL Senior Thesis, Media-based Project ■ Language Class: Spanish Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 361 PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Community-Based Organization: Children’s Press Line Higher Education ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Institution: New York University Cultural/Arts Organization: Museum of Television and Radio ■ Not-for-Profit: The Urban Assembly ■ Corporate: Time Accountability Reports Warner, ABC News 06-07 07-08 Progress N/A B EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Manhattan Report ■ Quality Leadership & Support: School Newspaper, Children’s Press Line Review PW (Journalism), Student Leadership Committee, Community Service Projects ■ Academic: After-school and Saturday Tutoring for academic courses; Regents and SAT classes ■ Clubs: Alianza Dominica, Movie Review, Drama PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Indoor Track, Open House Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Information Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball Please contact the school for Open House dates and times.

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Limited The Urban Assembly School for Media Studies M22X 9 108 454 (Communications) Unscreened

The Urban Assembly School for Media Studies DBN 03M307 ■ 433 THE URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Address: 509 West 129th Street, New York, NY 10027 Subway: 1, 2, 3 to 125th Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: M4, M5, M104 to 129th Street Tel: 212-234-4631 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/05/M369

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who The Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts (UASPA) will fuse performing attend an information session arts instruction with a challenging academic curriculum. The performing arts will breathe life into all core academic subjects. Additionally, during the school day ■ Then to New York City and in after-school programs, students will receive training in four areas of the residents performing arts: vocal music, instrumental music, drama and dance. The school Special Education Services culture will emphasize community and promote the growth of artists, students ■ Collaborative Team Teaching and educators. UASPA is committed to preparing students for career and college (CTT) by arming them with skills and academics, teaching them about performing arts ■ SETSS and allowing them to gain mastery in one area of the performing arts. Manhattan ELL Programs ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Programs: College preparatory coursework in English, math, sciences and ■ Total Students: 218 the humanities; Apprenticeship for upperclassmen to gain professional exposure ■ School Opened: Sept 2006 to their artistic area of concentration: vocal music, instrumental music, drama and dance; Advisory, Encore After-school Program provides academic tutorial ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): classes 9, 10, 11, 12 Accountability Reports PARTNERSHIPS 06-07 07-08 ■ Higher Education Institution: The City College of New York ■ Cultural/Arts Progress N/A N/A Organizations: Aaron Davis Hall/Harlem Stage, The Jazz Museum in Harlem, Report ■ Quality Apollo Theater Foundation, Dance Theatre of Harlem Not-for-Profit: The Review PP Urban Assembly EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Student Ambassadors ■ Artistic: Jam Sessions, Chorus, Band ■ Clubs: Dance, Drama, Latin Moves, Poetry Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code.

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9 108 769 The Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts M04A Limited (Performing Arts) Unscreened 10 20 37

The Urban Assembly School for The Performing Arts 05M369 ■ 434 THE URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FOR YOUNG WOMEN Address: 26 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 Subway: R, W to Whitehall Street/South Ferry; 4, 5 to Wall Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Street Tel: 212-475-1071 Bus: M1, M6 to Morris Street; M9, M15 to South Ferry Fax: 212-475-1739 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.uasbyw.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who We provide a high quality education to young women with an interest in business. attend an information session We offer a Regents-based and business-themed curriculum in a supportive small ■ Then to Manhattan residents school environment. We foster the development of socially conscious young women ■ Then to New York City who will think independently and embrace diversity. Our students are exposed to residents all areas of business and career options through our Career Exploration classes and Partnership programs such as the Power Luncheon series, Career Days and Special Education Services Mentoring. We prepare our young women to become future business leaders and ■ Collaborative Team Teaching to succeed in a diverse and ever-changing business environment. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Foundations of Entrepreneurship, Marketing Concepts, Business ■ ESL Matters, Organizational Management, Social Entrepreneurship, Business Law, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Financial and Accounting Practices, Statistics and Data Analysis, Authentic ■ Total Students: 336 Business Research Project (ABRP), Advisory: College Connections, Career ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Planning Seminar, Internships, After-school Sessions: Tutoring and Regents 9, 10, 11, 12 Preparation ■ Language Class: Spanish Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Progress Community-Based Organizations: Lower East Side Girls Club, Operation Manhattan Report N/A N/A Breaking Down Stereotypes ■ Higher Education Institution: New York Quality University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business ■ Not-for-Profit: The Urban Review PP Assembly, Catalyst, CityKids Foundation, Girls Inc. ■ Corporate: Smith Barney, Time Warner Women’s Network ■ Financial Institutions: The Federal Reserve Bank, New York State Banking Department EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Open House ■ Leadership & Support: The Urban Assembly School of Business for Young Information Women (UASBYW) Mentoring Program, Student Government, Power Luncheons, Please visit our website for Open Business Trips, Community Service ■ Academic: PSAT and SAT Preparation House dates and times. For additional ■ Artistic: Digital Photography, Step, Yoga, Dance ■ Clubs: Yearbook, French, information, email our guidance Travel, No Place For Hate, 100% Respect, STOP Team (Conflict Resolution) counselor, Ms. Hart, at [email protected]. PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Important Information! ■ Girls: Basketball ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Extended Day Program ■ Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Golf ■ This is a single gender high school

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9 108 577 The Urban Assembly School of Business for Limited Young Women M63R Unscreened (Business) 10 10 41

The Urban Assembly School of Business for Young Women DBN 02M316 ■ 435 THE URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Address: West 50th Street Campus Subway: N, R, W to 49th Street; 1, C, E to 525 West 50th Street, New York, NY 10019 50th Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: M10, M11, M104 to 50th Street; M50 to 10th Tel: 212-586-0981 Avenue Fax: 212-586-1731 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/02/M300

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who The Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction (SDC) prepares attend an information session students for college and beyond through a challenging academic program with an emphasis on Architecture and Engineering. Students take a weekly ■ Then to New York City Design Seminar and visit architectural sites throughout New York City. SDC residents is committed to involving students and families in the path to college through a Special Education Services challenging academic program, frequent communication, college advisory and ■ Collaborative Team Teaching extracurricular activities. These elements, in addition to our design program, (CTT) create a supportive and challenging educational environment. ■ SETSS Manhattan ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: Four years of English, Math, Science and History are required, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Introduction to Concepts of Design, Basic Drawing and Model-making, Advisory, ■ Total Students: 384 Design Studio, Music, Internships (at firms in the Architecture, Engineering and ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Construction Management fields), College Visits, Participation in the Sponsors 9, 10, 11, 12 for Educational Opportunity (SEO) Program, Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) Mentor Program ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Accountability Reports Placement Courses: Calculus AB, English Literature and Composition, United 06-07 07-08 States History, World History Progress Report N/A B PARTNERSHIPS Quality PP Review ■ Higher Education Institution: Parsons School of Design ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: The Center for Architecture, The Skyscraper Museum ■ Not- Important Information! for-Profit: The Urban Assembly ■ Corporate: Turner Construction Co., Thornton ■ Our school observes a uniform Tomasetti, Inc., Robert Silman Associates, ACE Mentoring, Al Johnson Art dress code. (For boys: button- down dress shirt, dress pants or Studio, Diguiseppe Architecture, Murphy Burnham & Buttrick Architects, OMNI khakis, a belt and dress shoes. Architects, STV, Inc. ■ Other: American Council of Engineering Companies For girls: button-down dress shirt, (New York) skirts with black stockings or dress slacks. Full-length sweaters are permitted, but jeans, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES sneakers and hats are not.) ■ Leadership & Support: International Travel Opportunities, Junior State of ■ Our program emphasizes design America (JSA), Peer Tutoring, Student Council, Young Davinciers Community and architecture, not construction ■ trades. Building and Leadership Organization (Student Team Club) Academic: Homework Center, After-school Field Trips and Office Tours; SAT Preparation, Open House Math Lab ■ Artistic: Design Club, After-school and Summer Design Courses (at Information art institutions) ■ Clubs: Art Appreciation, Chess, Drama, Environmental, Math, Open Houses and tours are held from Photo & Media, Rainbow Alliance, Weight Training, Yoga October-December. Please call Rebecca Weitman, at 212-586-0981 ext. 489 or PSAL SPORTS TEAMS email [email protected] for ■ ■ more information or to schedule Boys: Baseball, Soccer Girls: Volleyball an appointment.

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The Urban Assembly School of Design and Limited Construction M44X 9 108 834 (Architecture) Unscreened

The Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction DBN 02M300 ■ 436 VANGUARD HIGH SCHOOL

Address: Julia Richman Educational Campus Subway: 6 to 68th Street-Hunter College 317 East 67th Street, New York, NY 10065 Bus: M15, M101, M102 to 67th Street; M66 to 2nd Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Avenue Tel: 212-517-5175 Fax: 212-744-1723 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.vanguardnyc.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City We are a community of learners committed to helping our students become residents literate, articulate, analytical, reflective and empathetic citizens. Respect for self and others is the motivating force toward achieving our goals. We rely on a Special Education Services comprehensive Advisory system to maintain close ties with our students and ■ Collaborative Team Teaching their families. As a member of the Coalition of Essential Schools, we adhere to (CTT) the principles of: small class sizes, longer block scheduling, shared planning and ■ SETSS instruction, cooperative learning, project-based curriculum, performance-based ELL Programs assessment in classes and graduation by portfolio defense. Class discussions ■ ESL and assignments adhere to the Coalition Habits of Mind: using evidence, Enrollment (10/31/2008) investigating points of view, making connections and seeking relevance. ■ Total Students: 436 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Programs: English/Social Sciences integrated Humanities, Robotics Science, Technology/Computer-oriented Mathematics, four-year Science curriculum, Studio/ Accountability Reports Visual Arts, two-year Reading and Writing Workshop Literacy Curriculum, Liberty, 06-07 07-08 Documentary Filmmaking, 20th-century Themes, Envisioning the Future, Calculus, Progress BA Dance, Music, Drama, Sculpture, Philosophy of Art, SAT Prep, College Exploring, Report ■ Quality School of Cooperative Education Language Classes: Japanese, Spanish Review WW Manhattan PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Big Brothers/Big Sisters of New York Important Information! City, Union Settlement/Washington Community Center, People’s Production ■ Our school requires an Academic House (WBAI Radio Rootz), Harlem Children’s Zone, Harlem Live Computer Portfolio for Assessment Center ■ Hospital Outreach: Mount Sinai Hospital, Memorial Sloan-Kettering ■ Extended Day Program Cancer Care ■ Higher Education Institutions: Hunter College, John Jay ■ External Internships available College, Columbia University, New York University, The New School ■ Cultural/ Arts Organizations: Educational Video Center, American Folk Art Museum ■ Corporate: Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, CareerBuilders, Fox Channel 5 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Open House ■ Leadership & Support: Student Leadership Team ■ Academic: Mathematics Learning Center ■ Artistic: Breakdance, Literary Magazine ("Vanguard Voices"), Information ■ Open Houses are held in October Vanguard High School Newsletter Clubs: Social Justice, Girls’ Book, Step Dance and November. Please contact Anne Purdy, Assistant Principal, at PSAL SPORTS TEAMS 212-517-5175 for dates and ■ Boys: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball times. SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Intramural Basketball, Volleyball SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS College Preparatory (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Growth in understanding and thinking is assessed by researching, writing, presenting and defending academic M95A Ed. Opt. 9 110 1609 portfolios; autobiographical portfolio using oral and visual components is also completed Vanguard High School DBN 02M449 ■ 437 WADLEIGH SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS Address: 215 West 114th Street, New York, NY 10026 Subway: 2, 3, B, C to 116th Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: M2, M7, M10 to 114th Street Tel: 212-749-5800 Fax: 212-749-6463 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.thewadleighschool.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing & Visual Arts is composed of five 8th graders arts studios: Dance, Drama, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music and the Visual Arts. All students wishing to attend Wadleigh must audition for one of these studios. ■ Then to District 3, 5 and 6 Students may be programmed for an Extended Day, as necessary, to fulfill students both their academic and studio requirements. Our studios provide opportunities ■ Then to New York City for our students to develop their talents in the arts as they pursue academic residents excellence. They will graduate from Wadleigh with a New York State Advanced Special Education Services Regents diploma. ■ SETSS Manhattan ■ Special Class COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), College Now, ■ ESL Saturday Academy, Financial Literacy, Literary Media Program, Homework Help ■ ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Language Class: Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: Calculus AB, ■ Total Students: 606 English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Spanish Literature, Statistics, United States History, World History ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Community-Based Organization: Police Athletic League (PAL), New Mission 06-07 07-08 Society-Beacon Program, The 21st Century Leadership Program ■ Hospital Progress Outreach: St. Luke’s Family Clinic (on-site) ■ Higher Education Institutions: Report AA Quality Columbia University, Fordham University, Hunter College, Marist College, Review PW University of Vermont, St. Joseph’s College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, The Metropolitan Museum, Apollo Theater, The Joyce Theater, Museum for African Art, The Important Information! Brooklyn Academy of Music, International Center for Photography, The Moth, ■ Our school observes a uniform Children’s Museum of Manhattan, The Juilliard School, Carnegie Hall, Global dress code (white shirts, black Campaign for Education, Artfully AWARE, Project Arts ■ Not-for-Profit: College pants or skirts and black shoes) for Every Student, PENCIL-Transforming Schools Together ■ Corporate: ■ Our ninth grade students have an Colgate-Palmolive Company, Custom Computers, Merrill Lynch extended school day that includes a ninth-period arts class. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Saturday Academy (for academic ■ Leadership & Support: Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem (NDS) support) ■ Academic: Mock Trial, Mentoring In Medicine, The Carmel Hill Fund ■ After-school academic support (Accelerated Reading), American Social Democracy Professional Development and Arts instruction ■ Artistic: Dance Company, Photography, Yearbook, Play Production, Spoken Word ■ Clubs: Mentoring in Medicine, Poetry, Yearbook, Photography, Hip-Hop Dance Open House PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Information ■ Boys: Basketball & JV Basketball ■ Girls: Basketball Our Open Houses will take SCHOOL SPORTS place on Thursdays, from ■ 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Volleyball, Cheerleading November 5, 2009 and December 3, 2009.

Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing & Visual Arts DBN 03M415 ■ 438 WADLEIGH SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

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Drama 932 122 (Performing Arts) Audition Acting, Voice and Diction, Dramatic Literature M26A 10 1 5

Audition Information: Perform two (2) memorized monologues–one dramatic, one humorous–one minute each.

Dance 932 96 (Performing Arts) Audition Modern Dance, Jazz, African and Tap M26D 10 1 6

Audition Information: Participate in a Dance class. Prepare and perform a two (2) minute dance. Applicants are expected to bring dance clothes (leotards, footless tights and ballet shoes) and a CD with their music.

Visual Arts 964 246 (Visual Art & Design) Drawing, Watercolor, Painting, Ceramics, Multi-arts, M26J Audition Sculpture and Computer Graphics 10 2 5

Audition Information: Present a portfolio of 5-8 pieces of original artwork including at least two sketches. Manhattan Instrumental Music 920 45 (Performing Arts) Audition Music Electives such as Violin, Band, Orchestra, Woodwinds M26M 10 1 3

Audition Information: Perform a 2-3 minute instrumental piece of music. The style of music can be jazz, gospel, contemporary or classical. Applicants should bring their musical instrument to the audition and the sheet music needed for their performance.

Vocal Music 932 145 (Performing Arts) Performance in Musical Theatre, Solo Voice, Music History M26R Audition and Chorus 10 2 9

Audition Information: Perform a gospel and a classical selection (a cappella).

2009 Audition Dates Audition Groups Date Start Time End Time Dance, Drama, Vocal, Instrumental, Visual Arts Thursday, November 12, 2009 4:00 PM 7:00 PM Dance, Drama, Vocal, Instrumental, Visual Arts Saturday, November 14, 2009 11:00 AM 2:00 PM Dance, Drama, Vocal, Instrumental, Visual Arts Thursday, November 19, 2009 4:00 PM 7:00 PM Dance, Drama, Vocal, Instrumental, Visual Arts Thursday, December 10, 2009 4:00 PM 7:00 PM Dance, Drama, Vocal, Instrumental, Visual Arts Friday, December 11, 2009 4:00 PM 7:00 PM Dance, Drama, Vocal, Instrumental, Visual Arts Saturday, December 12, 2009 11:00 AM 2:00 PM

Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing & Visual Arts DBN 03M415 ■ 439 WASHINGTON HEIGHTS EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL Address: 511 West 182nd Street, New York, NY 10033 Subway: 1, A to 181st Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: M3 to St. Nicholas Avenue & 182nd Street; Tel: 212-781-0524 M98 to Amsterdam Avenue & 178th or 179th Fax: 212-781-0742 Street; M100, BX7 to 181st Street & Broadway; E-Mail: [email protected] M101, BX3, BX11; BX13, BX35, BX36 to 181st Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/06/M348 Street & Amsterdam Avenue

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th We are a small, nurturing environment for adolescents, a place where high graders expectations, excellent academic practices and highly qualified faculty provide ■ Then to students who attend differentiated instruction to students. Our school provides each student with an information session the academics and preparation necessary to attend college and to practice the ■ Then to District 6 students skills required for effective participation in our democratic society. Through a and residents unique work-study internship program involving partnerships with businesses ■ Then to New York City representing New York City’s diversity of professions, students and families residents establish College Savings accounts, which students and their families will use to pay for college. Consider choosing this school if you are looking to become: Manhattan Site Accessibility ■ Not Available academically prepared for college and beyond, a skilled problem-solver and effective communicator, adventurous and willing to take intellectual risks and an Special Education Services active and positive contributor to the school and local community. ■ SETSS ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: Expeditionary Learning Curriculum, Work-study Internships, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Crew Advisory (12-15 students work with a staff member to receive leadership ■ Total Students: 331 development and community building), Intensive Mini-courses to explore ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): students’ area of interest, 5-day Outward Bound Wilderness Course ■ Language 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: As we expand, we plan to ■ Expected Grade offer Advanced Placement Courses Configuration: 6-12 Accountability Reports PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Alianza Dominicana, Credit Where Credit 06-07 07-08 ■ ■ Progress is Due Hospital Outreach: New York-Presbyterian Hospital Cultural/Arts Report N/A N/A Organizations: VH1 Save the Music Foundation, Music and the Brain, Bright Quality PW Lights/Young Audiences New York ■ Not-for-Profit: New York City Outward Review Bound, Expeditionary Learning, Teach for America ■ Corporate: The New York Times, Acelero Learning, One Economy, Smart and Strong ■ Financial Institutions: Neighborhood Trust Credit Union Important Information! EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Our school observes a uniform ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Community Service Projects dress code ■ Academic: Academic Tutoring, School Newspaper, Homework Help, Financial ■ Summer Enrichment Program Literacy ■ Clubs: After-school Multimedia, Yearbook, Instrumental Music, Band ■ Our school requires an Academic Portfolio for Assessment ■ SCHOOL SPORTS 5-day Outward Bound Wilderness ■ Course As we expand, we plan to offer sports based on student interest ■ Internship participation encouraged Open House Information Please check our website for Open House dates and times.

Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School DBN 06M348 ■ 440 WASHINGTON HEIGHTS EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School Limited (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) M88A 9 81 443 Students participate in interdisciplinary learning across Unscreened all subject areas Manhattan

Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School DBN 06M348 ■ 441 WASHINGTON IRVING HIGH SCHOOL

Address: Washington Irving Educational Campus Subway: 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W to 14th Street-Union 40 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003 Square Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: M1, M2, M3, M15, M101, M102 to 16th Street; M9 to Tel: 212-674-5000 Irving Place & 14th Street; M14 to Irving Place Fax: 212-673-9569 Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/02/M460

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility We offer six small learning communities in a large school with all the resources ■ Priority to Manhattan needed to support small schools. The learning communities are: Yalow Institute residents for Science and Research, International Baccalaureate, Law and Public Service, ■ Then to New York City Information Technology, Teaching and Health Professions and Union Square residents Business Academy. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: ■ SETSS

Manhattan Biology, Calculus AB, English Literature and Composition, Government and ■ Special Class Politics: United States, Psychology, Spanish Language ELL Programs ■ ESL PARTNERSHIPS ■ Bilingual Program ■ Community-Based Organizations: Union Square Partnership (USP), • Spanish McBurney Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), Community Achievement Project (CAPS), Community Association of Progressive Dominicans (ACDP), Enrollment (10/31/2008) 21st Century ■ Hospital Outreach: Beth Israel Medical Center ■ Higher ■ Total Students: 1676 Education Institutions: New York University, The New School, Baruch College, ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Cardozo Law School ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: National Arts Club, Vineyard 9, 10, 11, 12 Theatre, Battery Dance, Gina Gibney Dance, James Joyce in the Schools Accountability Reports ■ Not-for-Profit: Union Square Partnership ■ Corporate: Cleary, Gottlieb, 06-07 07-08 Steen & Hamilton LLP, Con Edison, Friedman, Kaplan, Seiler & Adelman LLP, Progress FF Gabbe Group, Gotham City Restaurant Group, Union Square Hospitality Group, Report Woman's Day Magazine ■ Financial Institution: JP Morgan Chase ■ Other: Quality Review PP The Epiphany School, Bank Street Head Start, Friends Seminary, Church Street Boxing Gym, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Yearbook, School Newspaper, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Anime Club, Chess Club, Yoga, Boxing, Step Team, Key Club, Fitness Club, Culinary Club, Digital Film, Mock Trial, Mex Ed, Next Steps (Youth Advisory Programs, Career Readiness, College Readiness) ■ Academic: Robotics, Tutoring, Homework Center ■ Artistic: Music and Dance Showcases PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Handball, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Softball, Volleyball & JV Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Intramural Volleyball, Intramural Basketball

Washington Irving High School DBN 02M460 ■ 442 WASHINGTON IRVING HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Program 9 68 242 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Offers courses in the sciences & humanities, a Senior thesis M24B Screened is required 10 10 17

Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Writing Sample, Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Teaching and Health Professions 9 120 524 (Teaching) Develop skills and attitudes necessary for the fields of education and healthcare through unique electives and M24C Ed. Opt. fieldwork opportunities at local schools, healthcare centers and community-based organizations; AVID program offered 10 15 35

Law and Public Service (Law & Government) 9 120 437 Law electives, mock trial/moot court competitions, debate team, court visits, Law Day activities, shadowing at a major M24E Ed. Opt. law firm, internships, Academy of Public Service (a special Manhattan two-year program) that focuses on public policy issues and 10 31 45 community service Information Technology & NAF (National Academy Foundation) 9 120 396 (Computer Science & Technology) Project-based technology program featuring hands-on curricula in computer languages, networking/operating M24F Ed. Opt. systems, multi-media, computer forensics, graphic design and technology; internships and part-time jobs; AVID 10 20 26 program offered

Yalow Institute for Science and Research 9 68 172 (Science & Math) An interdisciplinary project based curriculum, internships M24K Screened throughout New York City with scientific organizations 10 10 13 Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Union Square Business Academy (Business) 9 68 311 Acquaint students with how business and the economy function, a focus on the business community including: M24N Ed. Opt. finance, marketing, management, interpersonal skills, 10 15 19 sports management, hospitality, travel/tourism

Washington Irving High School DBN 02M460 ■ 443 YOUNG WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL

Address: 105 East 106th Street, New York, NY 10029 Subway: 6 to 103rd Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4, M101, M102, M103 to Tel: 212-289-7593 106th Street; M106 to Madison Avenue Fax: 212-289-7728 Website: www.tywls.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th The Young Women’s Leadership School (TYWLS) of East Harlem was established graders in order to nurture the intellectual curiosity and creativity of young women. The school’s philosophy and design recognize that a learning environment consisting ■ Then to District 4 students of all female peers can promote high academic achievement while supporting ■ Then to New York City students in their social and intellectual growth. The school approaches learning residents in a dynamic, participatory fashion, encouraging students to take responsibility Special Education Services for their learning as an ongoing process of self development. TYWLS is ■ SETSS committed to providing opportunities for young women to achieve success in a wide range of academic and social endeavors, encouraging students to achieve Manhattan ELL Programs ■ ESL their personal bests in and out of the classroom. We strive to instill in students a Enrollment (10/31/2008) sense of community responsibility and also offer experiences that will help them ■ Total Students: 423 develop a sense of self; characteristics which will support them as they become the leaders of the next generation. ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Accountability Reports ■ Programs: College Now, College Bound, Science Education, Tutorials, Open 06-07 07-08 Doors and Stage Doors (Theater), Orchestra, Chorus ■ Language Class: Progress Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English Literature and Composition, Report AA Quality Environmental Science, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, United States Review WW History PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organization: East Harlem Tutorial ■ Hospital Important Information! Outreach: Mount Sinai Hospital ■ Higher Education Institutions: Smith ■ This is a single gender school. College, Skidmore College, Stony Brook University, Columbia University, ■ Our school observes a uniform Marymount College, Polytechnic University, The City University of New York, dress code. New York University, Barnard College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Museum ■ Community Service required of the City of New York, Armstrong Music Foundation, Step-Up Drama, Theatre (120 hours) Development Fund (TDF), Manhattan Theater Club, Hudson Review, Studio ■ Extended Day Program Museum of Harlem ■ Not-for-Profit: The Young Women’s Leadership Foundation, ■ Parents are expected to New York Academy of Medicine, Learning Leaders, Harlem Children's Society, participate in early college Reading Excellence and Discovery (READ) Foundation, Girl Scouts of the activities and the college USA, Liberty Partnership, American Heart Association, City Parks Foundation, application process. Teaching American History, National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship ■ Corporate: New Line Cinema ■ Other: Hudson River Water Reclamation Project, Trout in the Classroom, Energy Up!, New York Blood Center EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Open House ■ Leadership & Support: Extended Day, After-school Tutoring, Student Government, READ Foundation Internships, External Internships (for seniors), Information Student Aide opportunities ■ Academic: SAT Prep, Science Research Please call our school in October for additional information about opportunities with Young Science Achievers, New York Academy of Medicine, ■ our Open House for students Robotics, Mount Sinai Medical Mentors Artistic: Drama, Orchestra, Chorus, ■ and parents/guardians. Visual Arts Clubs: Art, Social Justice, Ecology, Robotics, Knitting, Spanish, Mentoring USA, Community Improvement, Model United Nations

Young Women’s Leadership School DBN 04M610 ■ 444 YOUNG WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Reminder: ■ Girls: Indoor Track Use these codes for your application! SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Intramural Volleyball, Road Runners

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9 81 1168 Young Women’s Leadership School (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) M96A Screened 10 8 65

Selection Criteria: English (85-100) Math (85-100) Social Studies (85-100) Science (85-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Attendance at an information session Manhattan

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Our school prepares students for careers in movie and television production. ■ Priority to students who As a small school, we provide individualized academic support and extensive attend an information session career mentoring. Students learn by working alongside industry professionals ■ Then to New York City with state-of-the-art equipment. Our career programs are complemented by residents academic classes which prepare students for competitive colleges and careers. Special Education Services Teachers use films in classes to enhance lessons and students' create visual ■ Collaborative Team Teaching media and portfolios of work to demonstrate knowledge. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Special Class ■ Programs: Introductory Production Classes, Specialized Courses in ELL Programs Production Crafts, Screenwriting and Directing, Post Production, and the ■ ■ ESL Business of Production, Mentors, Advisory Language Classes: Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ School Opened: Sept 2008 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Not-for-Profit: New York Production Alliance, New Visions for Public Schools 9, 10, 11 ■ Corporate: Silvercup Studios ■ Other: Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and ■ Expected Grade Broadcasting Configuration: 9-12 Accountability Reports EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Peer Mediation, Student Government ■ Artistic: 06-07 07-08 ■ Progress Talent Show, Video Editing, Movie Screenings Clubs: Screenwriters, Drama, Report N/A N/A Soccer, Basketball Quality N/A N/A Review SCHOOL SPORTS ■ As we expand, we plan to offer intramural and PSAL sports

Open House Information Queens Wednesday, October 28 and Important Information! Thursday, November 12, 2009 ■ Student and Parent Summer Orientation from 6 PM - 8 PM ■ Summer Internship Program ■ Our school requires an Academic Portfolio for graduation ■ Internship Requirement ■ As a CTE school, students may be eligible for state-approved and industry-sponsored career and technical education endorsements

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Limited Academy for Careers in Television and Film Q01A 9 108 999 (Film/Video) Unscreened

Academy for Careers in Television and Film DBN 30Q301 ■ Page 451 ACADEMY OF AMERICAN STUDIES

Address: 28-04 41st Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101 Subway: E, G, R, V to Queens Plaza; 7, N, W to Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Queensboro Plaza; F to 21st Street-Queensbridge Tel: 718-361-8786 Bus: Q19A, Q32, Q39, Q60, Q66, Q67, Q101, Fax: 718-361-8832 Q102, Q103, B61 to Queens Plaza E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.academyofamericanstudies.com

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Queens residents As the flagship school of the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, our mission is to “prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s challenges by providing ■ Then to New York City insights into America’s rich history.” Our school setting allows for a warm, residents supportive environment that fosters small learning communities. We have an Special Education Services extensive variety of extracurricular activities, including teams, clubs and peer ■ Collaborative Team Teaching tutoring. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Additional Courses in American History, Research, Law, Senior ■ ESL Thesis, Seminars and Trips to Historic Sites (Philadelphia, Sturbridge, historic Enrollment (10/31/2008) lower Manhattan, Gettysburg, Boston, Plymouth, Washington, D.C., and ■ Total Students: 643 West Point), Piano, College Now, Careers in Arts, Digital Media, Journalism, ■ ■ Playwriting, Acting, Global Voices Through Film Language Classes: French, Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, European History, Spanish Language, United States History Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress BB ■ Community-Based Organization: Gilder Lehrman Institute of American Report ■ Quality History Higher Education Institution: LaGuardia Community College, Review WW St.John's University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Center for Arts Education, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Students Live, New York State Theatre Education Association, Manhattan Theatre Club, Judith Shakespeare Company Queens EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government ■ Academic: Internships, National Honor Society ■ Artistic: Improvisational Theatre Club, International Thespian Society, Eagles in the Morning Radio Show, Step Team, Spring Musical; Publications: Academy Gazette, Academy Review, Literary Magazine ■ Clubs: Big Sib, History, Model United Nations, Senior Committee, Think Quest, Pilates, Environmental Concerns Club PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Softball, Volleyball

Important Information! ■ Weekend Program offered

Academy of American Studies DBN 30Q575 ■ 452 ACADEMY OF AMERICAN STUDIES (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Academy of American Studies 9 135 1156 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) A challenging program focusing on American History Q71A Ed. Opt. throughout all four grades 10 10 87

Intensive Academic Humanities (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Integrates literature, history and art with a focus on Q71B Screened 9 34 694 writing Selection Criteria: English (85-100) Math (85-100) Social Studies (85-100) Science (85-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Open House Information There will be an Open House on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 6:30 PM in the auditorium. Call 718-361-8786 to make a reservation. Tours are offered on most Thursdays at 8:30 AM from September 17, 2009 through June 3, 2010 by appointment

only. Students and their parents should Queens reserve a tour by calling 718-361-8786.

Academy of American Studies DBN 30Q575 ■ 453 ACADEMY OF FINANCE AND ENTERPRISE

Address: 30-20 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101 Subway: 7 to 33rd Street-Rawson Street; E, G, R, Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible V to Queens Plaza Tel: 718-389-3623 Bus: Q32, Q60 to Queens Boulevard & 31st Fax: 718-389-3724 Street; Q39 to Thomson Avenue & Van Dam E-Mail: [email protected] Street Website: AOFEHS.com

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS The mission of the Academy of Finance and Enterprise is to provide students ■ Priority to students who with a challenging, student-centered, project-based academic, business/financial attend an information session and technology program. Students will be exposed to the global business ■ Then to Queens residents world and will be inspired to become respectful and successful members of a ■ Then to New York City continually evolving financial community. Students will participate in mentoring, residents job shadowing, community service and paid internships. Special Education Services COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Collaborative Team Teaching ■ Programs: Financial Services, Securities, Accounting, Virtual Enterprise, (CTT) Entrepreneurship, Foundations of Business and Finance, Banking and Credit, ■ SETSS Financial Planning, College Accounting, College Finance, College Courses ELL Programs ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, ■ ESL Economics: Micro, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Enrollment (10/31/2008) Composition, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Statistics, United States ■ Total Students: 386 History, World History ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS 9, 10, 11, 12 ■ Higher Education Institutions: Baruch College, New York City Technical Accountability Reports College, Queensborough Community College, LaGuardia Community College ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: Repertorio Espanol ■ Not-for-Profit: National 06-07 07-08 Academy Foundation, Virtual Enterprise International, Virtual Enterprise Advisory Progress ■ ■ Report N/A N/A Board, Junior Achievement Corporate: Citigroup Financial Institution: ■ Quality PW Federal Reserve Bank of New York Other: Yankelevich Educational Services, Review One World Educational Services Queens EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Important Information! ■ Leadership & Support: Filipino American Human Services, Inc. (FAHSI) ■ ■ Our school observes a business Academic: Honor Society, After-school Tutoring, Saturday Enrichment ■ dress code Program, Student Government Artistic: Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Arts ■ ■ Community-based service learning Clubs: Computer, Journalism, Chess, Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Guitar, Entrepreneurship activities required ■ Portfolio-based assessments PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, JV Basketball, Soccer ■ Girls: Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball Open House Information Thursdays, 5 PM - 7:30 PM September 24, October 1, October 8, October 15, 2009 Saturdays, 9 AM - 1 PM October 3, October 24, October 31, November 7, November 14, 2009

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Limited Academy of Finance and Enterprise 9 81 878 (Business) Q08R Unscreened

Academy of Finance and Enterprise DBN 24Q264 ■ 454 ACADEMY OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY: A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL

Address: Far Rockaway Educational Campus Subway: A to Beach 25th Street 8-21 Bay 25th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 Bus: Q22A to Bay 24th Street & Bayswater Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Avenue; Q22 to Beach 29th Street & Seagirt Tel: 718-471-3571 Boulevard; Q113 to Mott AVenue Fax: 718-471-0314 E-mail: [email protected]

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility ■ We are dedicated to creating exciting opportunities for students to gain Priority to students who the knowledge and skills they need to become members of the health care attend an information session community. Our school provides students with clinical experiences and ■ Then to New York City understanding of the health care profession. They will have opportunities to residents explore health care careers and interact with qualified health care professionals. Special Education Services Our school community of staff and parents will support all students and provide ■ Collaborative Team Teaching a solid foundation for their success in college and beyond. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Special Class ■ Programs: Medical Lab Assisting, College Ed (College Board Program), ELL Programs Advisory, Visual Arts; As we expand, we plan to offer Advanced Placement ■ ESL courses such as Biology, English Literature & Composition, Spanish ■ Language Class: Spanish Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ School Opened: Sept 2008 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Community-Based Organizations: Local Heathl Care Facilities ■ Not-for- 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 Profit: The College Board ■ Corporate: Classroom Inc. ■ Expected Grade Configuration: 6-12 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Accountability Reports ■ Leadership & Support: Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), ■ 06-07 07-08 Service Learning Internship Program, Mentoring Academic: Clinical Progress Research, Science Olympiad ■ Artistic: Chorus, Dance ■ Clubs: Math, Chess, Report N/A N/A Karate, Digital Media Quality Review N/A N/A PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball Important Information! Queens ■ Extended Day Program offered ■ Open House Information Our school observes a uniform Call 718-471-3571 or e-mail dress code [email protected] for more information

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9 81 447 Academy of Medical Technology: A College Limited Board School Q11A Unscreened (Health Professions) 10 10 8

Academy of Medical Technology: A College Board School DBN 27Q309 ■ Page 455 AUGUST MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL SLC SCHOOL Address: 156-10 Baisley Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434 Subway: A to Rockaway Boulevard followed by Q7; Site Accessibility: Not Accessible E to Sutphin Boulevard-Archer Avenue followed by Tel: 718-528-2920 Q6; F to Parsons Boulevard followed by Q111 or Fax: 718-276-1846 Q113 E-Mail: [email protected] Bus: Q6 to Rockaway & Baisley Boulevards; Q7 to Website: www.augustmartinhs.com 150th Street & Rockaway Boulevard; Jamaica Q111, Q113 to Guy R. Brewer & Baisley Boulevards

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Queens residents Named after the first black airline pilot in the United States, August Martin High School is designed to help students achieve their personal and professional ■ Then to New York City goals. Our school is divided into five smaller learning academies, which prepare residents students for a Regents diploma and various industry certifications through ■ For Q50H only: Priority to challenging academic courses and exciting internship opportunities. We rely on students who attend an our many strong partnerships to provide students with connections to a wide information session variety of local and global industries. The supportive culture at August Martin Special Education Services High School ensures that every student learns our school’s core values: respect, ■ Collaborative Team Teaching a strong work ethic and a dedication to success in the workforce. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Special Class ■ Programs: Culinary Arts Academy which offers a three-year hands on ELL Programs Career Technology Education sequence, internships and participation in the ■ ESL C-Cap culinary competitions, advanced courses in aviation that allow students to Enrollment (10/31/2008) sit for the Federal Aviation Administration written examinations toward the Private Pilot License, Business and Law Academy offering partnerships with various ■ Total Students: 1224 law firms and businesses across the city, Lincoln-Douglas Debates, Mock Trial ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): and Moot Court Competitions, hands-on training from licensed professionals, 9, 10, 11, 12 College Now ■ Language Classes: French, Italian, Spanish ■ Advanced Accountability Reports Placement Courses: Calculus AB, English Literature and Composition, United 06-07 07-08 States History, World History Progress Report DB Queens Quality PARTNERSHIPS Review WW ■ Community-Based Organizations: Community Mediation Services, Women’s Health Services, Relationship Abuse Prevention Program ■ Hospital Outreach: Queens Hospital Center (QHC), The New York Hospital Queens (NYHQ) ■ Higher Education Institutions: York College, Queens College, Important Information! Queensborough Community College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: The Sean ■ Extended Day Program Carter Foundation, The Noel Pointer Foundation ■ Not-for-Profit: National ■ Student Summer Orientation Council of Negro Women, G-Unity Foundation ■ Corporate: Subway, Walmart, ■ Weekend Program offered Franchise Kings ■ Financial Institution: Carver Savings Bank EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Executive Internship ■ Academic: Arista, Legal Research Society ■ Clubs: Chess, Art, Open House Law, Key, Math, Young Men’s Leadership, Young Women’s Leadership Information Open House sessions in early PSAL SPORTS TEAMS October. Call our school for ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football additional information. & JV Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Baseball, Basketball, Tennis, Track, Football, Soccer

August Martin High School DBN 27Q400 ■ 456 AUGUST MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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Aerospace and Technology Academy (Engineering) 9 150 294 Aerospace Technology - Students will have the opportunity to train in FAA flight and ground certification. Technical Q50A Screened Certification is also offered for A+, C-Tech and MOUS Certification. The program helps prepare students for 10 10 4 careers in aviation.

Communication Arts Academy 9 100 268 (Communications) An in-depth experiential media program that prepares Q50B Ed. Opt. students for a career in the TV/Radio/Film Industry. Students gain hands-on instruction in movie-making, video, audio and editing production. 10 10 6

Business and Law Scholars Academy (Law & Government) 9 100 427 This program offers advanced courses in business and law Q50C Ed. Opt. courses including starting and operating a small business, legal research, civil and criminal law. Internships are also 10 10 10 offered.

9 100 309 Culinary Arts Academy Queens (Culinary Arts) Limited Our Culinary Arts Academy with a state-of-the-art culinary Q50H lab provides a three year sequence in culinary training Unscreened which satifies the CTE requirements. 10 6 10

Medical and Health Scholars Academy 9 100 396 (Science & Math) Q50J Ed. Opt. Preparation for careers in the Health Professions 10 10 4

August Martin High School DBN 27Q400 ■ 457 AVIATION CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL CTE SCHOOL Address: 45-30 36th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 Subway: 7 to 33rd Street Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Bus: Q32, Q60 to Queens Boulevard & 36th Street Tel: 718-361-2032 Fax: 718-784-8654 Website: www.aviationhs.net

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City Our state-endorsed Career and Technical Education program provides students residents with a world-class education. This unique curriculum prepares students for a New York State Regents Diploma and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Special Education Services certification as Aircraft Maintenance Technicians, leading to exciting and lucrative ■ Collaborative Team Teaching careers in the aerospace industry. Inherent in this, we create an educational (CTT) culture that instills respect, self-discipline and strong intellectual values in ■ SETSS meeting the demands of today’s colleges and universities. Our world-renowned ■ Special Class reputation for academic and technical excellence reflects Aviation High School’s ELL Programs tradition, mission and commitment to its students, their future and the future of ■ ESL the aerospace industry. ■ Bilingual Program • Spanish COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Programs: Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant certification with optional 5th year, Annex internship at John F. Kennedy (JFK) ■ Total Students: 1975 International Airport, Aerospace Pre-Engineering Program, Air Force Junior ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC), College Now, Robotics, AutoCAD 9, 10, 11, 12 ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English Accountability Reports Literature and Composition, Physics B, World History 06-07 07-08 Progress AA PARTNERSHIPS Report ■ Quality Higher Education Institutions: Stony Brook University, Polytechnic University, Review WW Embry-Riddle Aeronautic University, St. Louis University, City University of New ■ Queens York (CUNY), Vaughn College Corporate: British Airways, American Airlines, Evergreen International, Delta Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, North American Airlines, Federal Express, Federal Aviation Administration, Pratt and Whitney Aircraft, Airbus Industries, International Association of Machinists Open House Information EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Open House is tentatively scheduled Leadership & Support: Air Force JROTC, Color Guard and Drill Team, Peer for late October or early November. Mediation, Pegasus Society, Leadership and Student Government, Vocational Please call the school to verify Industrial Club of America (VICA) ■ Academic: Science Leadership Institute, this information at Debate Team, National Honor Society, Pegasus Technical Honor Society 718-361-2032. ■ Artistic: Aviation High School Band ■ Clubs: Robotics, Chess, Outdoors, Airborne Flying PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Volleyball

Aviation Career & Technical Education High School DBN 24Q610 ■ 458 AVIATION CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Aerospace Engineering Technology (Engineering) Designed for students who excel in math and science. This challenging academic and technical program will Q60A Screened 9 106 1621 prepare students for engineering colleges and FAA maintenance certification. Students not meeting this criteria are encouraged to apply to Q60Q. Selection Criteria: English (85-100) Math (85-100) Social Studies (85-100) Science (85-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Aviation Maintenance Technology (Computer Science & Technology) Designed solely for incoming 10th year students. This academic and technical oriented program leads to a New Q60J Screened 10 45 102 York State Regents diploma and FAA certification as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician. This program parallels the Q60Q program. Selection Criteria English (80-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Aviation Maintenance Technology (Computer Science & Technology) A challenging academic and career-oriented program leading to a New York State Advanced Regents diploma Q60Q Screened 9 380 1953 and FAA certification as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician. Students interested in becoming aircraft technicians should choose this option. Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Queens

Aviation Career & Technical Education High School DBN 24Q610 ■ 459 BACCALAUREATE SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION Address: 34-12 36th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11106 Subway: G, R, V to 36th Street; N, W to 36th Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Avenue Tel: 718-361-5275 Bus: Q66, Q102 to 36th Avenue & 31st Street; Fax: 718-361-5395 Q101 to Steinway Street & 35th Avenue E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.bsge.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th Baccalaureate School for Global Education (BSGE) is authorized by the graders International Baccalaureate (IB) Organization to offer the Diploma Program, a challenging college preparatory course of study that meets the needs of highly ■ Then to Queens residents motivated students. We expect all students who successfully complete our Special Education Services course of study to be candidates for the International Baccalaureate Diploma. ■ SETSS Our student body is compromised of an ethnically diverse and economically ELL Programs varied population of young people. BSGE students learn in an environment ■ ESL that encourages inquiry, and intellectual and social development. Our school Enrollment (10/31/2008) community is committed to fostering learning opportunities enriched by global ■ Total Students: 428 understanding and social responsibility. ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Programs: International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program, International Accountability Reports Baccalaureate Diploma Program, Personal Project, Extended Essay, Theory of 06-07 07-08 Knowledge, Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) Community Service requirement, Progress Academic Advisory: Metacognitive Reading Program—required; students Report AA Quality will take International Baccalaureate Diploma examinations in Experimental Review PP Sciences, Mathematics, Foreign Language, World Literature, History and Art (or a 2nd elective subject: Music, Dance) ■ Language Classes: Chinese (Mandarin), French, Spanish Important Information! ■ PARTNERSHIPS Students are admitted by ■ Queens Community-Based Organizations: Sunnyside Community Center, diagnostic test, portfolio review Global Action Project, Sarah Lawrence Creative Writing Project ■ Cultural/ and interview; interview and Arts Organizations: Museum of Modern Art, French-American Bridges diagnostic test are given in Project, China Summer Language Exchange Project in Wengzhou Province November; please call the school ■ Other: International Baccalaureate North America in September and check our website, bsge.org, for updated EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES admissions information. ■ Leadership & Support: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification, ■ Community Service requirement Debate, Robotics, Pod Casting, Vocal and Instruments, Dance; Yearbook, ■ Four-year second language Creative Writing, Newspaper, Junior and Senior Student Councils, Cheerleading requirement ■ Academic: Subject Tutoring, Library and Labtop Access for Research ■ Artistic: Global Action Project, Visual Art, Musical Theatre, Instrumental Music, Dance ■ Clubs: Basketball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Early Morning Fitness, Yoga, Girl’s Softball, Flag Football, After-school Fitness, Math Open House PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Information ■ Boys: Basketball ■ Girls: Basketball, Softball Our Open House will be held on October 15, 2009, from SCHOOL SPORTS 6 PM - 7:30 PM. Please call the ■ Varies yearly based on student interest school or check our website, www.bsge.org, to confirm the date.

Baccalaureate School for Global Education DBN 30Q580 ■ 460 BACCALAUREATE SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

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International Baccalaureate Program (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Middle years and diploma programs for advanced achievement in Math, Science, Technology, Humanities, Q41A Screened 9 81 645 Arts, Foreign Language and Required Community Service

Baccalaureate School for Global Education DBN 30Q580 ■ 461 BARD HIGH SCHOOL EARLY COLLEGE II

Address: 30-20 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101 Subway: 7 to 33rd Street-Rawson Street; E, G, R, Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible V to Queens Plaza Tel: 718-271-4171 Bus: Q32, Q60 to Queens Boulevard & 31st Fax: 718-271-4619 Street; Q39 to Thomson Avenue & Van Dam E-Mail: [email protected] Street Website: www.bard.edu/bhsec2

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City Our students' opinions are taken seriously. Love of learning permeates the residents school. Mastery is demonstrated not on standardized tests, but by reasoned analysis and the ability to make a thoughtful case for one's views. Classes are Special Education Services small seminars with participation encouraged. All classes use writing to broaden ■ SETSS thinking and foster deeper understanding. Our teachers are scientists, scholars, ELL Programs writers, and artists, active in their fields and interested in inspiring younger ■ ESL students. Students earn 60 college credits, and may be able to transfer to four- Enrollment (10/31/2008) year colleges as freshmen, sophomores or juniors. Our liberal arts curriculum ■ Total Enrollment: 257 prepares students to respond to unforeseen challenges, solve new problems, and ■ School Opened: Sept 2008 apply knowledge creatively in new situations. Science is emphasized because ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): its logical processes and skills of analysis aid effective learning in all fields. The 9, 10, 11, 12 New York Academy of Sciences offers our students research opportunities and activities that complement their coursework. Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Progress ■ Programs: In the first two years at Bard High School Early College II Report N/A N/A Quality (BHSEC II), students undertake a course of study designed to assure a solid Review N/A N/A grounding in mathematics, science, history, English, a second language, and the arts. In the Early College Program (11th & 12th grades), students build on their high school academic experiences, taking college courses and receiving college credit. On principle, all faculty teach in both the high school and college programs, thus assuring students an integrated curriculum and a smooth Open House Queens transition to college. Our collaboration with the New York Academy of Sciences Information provides opportunities for students to participate in the many science programs it sponsors throughout the city, and to learn from its scientists. ■ Language Monday, September 14, 2009 Classes: Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish Thursday, October 1, 2009 Wednesday, October 28, 2009 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Higher Education Institutions: Bard College, The Rockefeller University All Open Houses start ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: American Symphony Orchestra, American at 6 PM. Museum of Natural History ■ Other: New York Academy of Sciences EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Will be based on student interest PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Will be based on student interest SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Will be based on student interest

Bard High School Early College II DBN 24Q299 ■ 462 BARD HIGH SCHOOL EARLY COLLEGE II (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Bard High School Early College II (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) 9 160 1271 Inquiry and critical thinking promoted across all subject areas; students will be prepared for advanced study and Q74B Screened future careers in the sciences, mathematics and 10 N/A New Program engineering Selection Criteria: English (85-100) Math (85-100) Social Studies (85-100) Science (85-100) Standardized Test scores: Math level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Interview Review of Attendance & Punctuality

2009 Test Dates All students interested in applying to Bard High School Early College II must register for one of the test dates listed. You can register for the test on our website at www.bard.edu/bhsec2. Students may take the exam at either our Manhattan or Queens location. You only need to take one assessment to apply to either or both schools. For dates and times in Manhattan please refer to Bard High School Early College in the Manhattan section of the directory. Test Groups Date Start Time End Time Thursday, September 10, 2009 4:30 PM 6:00 PM Thursday, September 17, 2009 4:30 PM 6:00 PM Thursday, September 24, 2009 4:30 PM 6:00 PM Thursday, October 1, 2009 4:30 PM 6:00 PM Thursday, October 8, 2009 4:30 PM 6:00 PM Testing for incoming 9th and 10th graders Thursday, October 15, 2009 4:30 PM 6:00 PM Queens Thursday, October 22, 2009 4:30 PM 6:00 PM Thursday, October 29, 2009 4:30 PM 6:00 PM Saturday, October 31, 2009 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Sunday, November 1, 2009 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Testing for incoming 9th and 10th grade students requiring extended time and/or other Tuesday, November 3, 2009 9:00 AM 12:00 PM accommodations Testing for incoming 9th and 10th grade students requiring extended time and/or other Tuesday, November 3, 2009 1:00 PM 4:00 PM accommodations

Students who register for the test must bring a copy of their final 7th grade report card showing that they have a cumulative average of an 85 or above in English, Math, Social Studies and Science.

Bard High School Early College II DBN 24Q299 ■ 463 BAYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 32-24 Corporal Kennedy Street Subway: 7 to Main Street-Flushing followed by Q28; E, J, Z to Bayside, NY 11361 Sutphin Boulevard-Archer Avenue followed by Q31; F to 169th Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible followed by Q31 Tel: 718-229-7600 Bus: Q28, Q31, BX32 to Corporal Kennedy Street & 32nd Avenue; Fax: 718-423-9566 Q12, Q13 to Northern & Bell Boulevards followed by Q31; Q27 to E-Mail: [email protected] 48th Avenue & Bell Boulevard followed by Q31; Q76 to Francis Lewis Website: www.baysidehighschool.org Boulevard and 32nd Avenue followed by Q28, Q31

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to Queens residents We have a rich tradition of educational excellence, innovative programs specializing in research in mathematics, science and the humanities, and music ■ For Zoned Program only: and fine arts. This tradition ensures that our graduates will be well-rounded, priority to students who live in informed and responsible adults. We encourage our students to have high the zoned area expectations for achievement, self-esteem and values which will prepare them Special Education Services for future endeavors. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Bayside students have the opportunity to participate in 4-year Specialized ■ Special Class Research Sequences in choices of: Science, Math or Humanities; students may also ELL Programs apply to become Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, or Art majors; students may have the ■ ESL opportunity to take college-level courses at Bayside as well as on college campuses; ■ Bilingual Programs Mentoring ■ Language Classes: Chinese (Mandarin), French, Korean, Latin, Spanish • Chinese (Cantonese) ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, • Chinese (Mandarin) Chemistry, Chinese Language and Culture, Economics: Macro, Economics: Micro, • Korean English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, European History, Latin Literature, Physics B, Psychology, Spanish Language, Statistics, Studio Enrollment (10/31/2008) Art: Drawing, United States History, World History ■ Total Students: 3723 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS 9, 10, 11, 12 ■ Community-Based Organizations: Kiwanis Club, Fort Totten Ranger Accountability Reports Conservation Corps, Key Club International, Safe School Ambassadors ■ Hospital ■ Queens 06-07 07-08 Outreach: Long Island Jewish Medical Center Higher Education Institutions: Progress BB St. John’s University, Queens College, Queensborough College, The Cooper Union Report for the Advancement of Science and Art, C. W. Post Campus-Long Island University, Quality Review PW Syracuse University, New York University (NYU), John Jay College of Criminal Justice, School of Visual Arts, Teachers College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: New York Philharmonic, Collegiate Chorale, Center for Arts Education, National Chorale, New York State Music Fund Grant, Kupferberg Jazz Residency, Flushing Town Hall, Exhibit for National Art Educators Association, Hospital Audiences-Music Important Information! Inclusion Project, Nassau County Museum of Art ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: ■ ■ Community Service Requirement Center for Arts Education, Oasis Children's Services Other: DNA Learning Center, ■ Extended Day Program Bridge to Medicine, New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) ■ Weekend Program offered ■ Internships offered EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Archon; Senior, Junior, Sophomore & Freshman Councils; Bayside for a Good Cause, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Play To Win, Smiles for Miles, Tri- M Music Honor Society ■ Academic: Math Team, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, Debate, Computer Programming, Newspaper, Soundings Literary Magazine, Arista, Open House Junior State of America ■ Artistic: Yearbook, Art Show, Jazz Pops, Winter and Information Spring Concerts, Solo Voice Recital, Gospel Choir, Poetry Read Aloud, Shakespeare Thursday, October 22 and Competition, Anime, Break Dancing, Chamber Music, Crafting, Dominican Dance, Thursday, October 29, 2009 Drama, Orchestra, Art Club ■ Clubs: Multicultural, Mosaic, Chinese, Desi, French, at 7 PM Korean, Greek, Italian, Jewish Student Union, Black Student Union, Seekers, Piano, Badminton, Baseball, Belly Dancing, Bowling, Chess, Euro Challenge, Fashion, Green, Handball, Health Nuts, Hong Kong, Hispanic, History, Seekers, Sexual Orientation Unity League (SOUL), Yearbook, YoYo, Bridge to Medicine

Bayside High School DBN 26Q495 ■ 464 BAYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Intramurals, Sports Club Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

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Priority to students who apply and Zoned Unscreened 9 Academic Comprehensive Program Q12Z live in the zoned area

Art Institute 9 93 819 (Visual Art & Design) Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Computer Art, Mixed Media, Photography, Commercial Art, College Portfolio Q12J Audition Preparation, Figure Drawing, Art History, Foundation of Art, Fashion; Art Shows, Portfolio Competitions, Mural 10 25 44 Unveilings, Arts internships, contests

Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Audition Information: You will complete a still drawing and a design project which tests abilities in observation and imagination. Interviews are individual; portfolios are optional. BRING A PEN, PENCIL AND PORTFOLIO (IF YOU HAVE ONE) TO THE AUDITION. Art grade of 90-100; Queens Audition and Portfolio presentation

Academy of Music - Instrumental 9 34 382 (Performing Arts) Concert Band, Guitar, Percussion (Drums), Symphonic Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Piano Accompaniment, Junior Q12K Audition Band, honors level Musicianship (college preparation); participation in national competitions; BEGINNING 10 20 19 INSTRUCTION AVAILABLE ON ALL INSTRUMENTS

Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Audition Information: BRING A PEN AND PENCIL AND YOUR OWN INSTRUMENT (except piano, double bass, tuba, percussion and guitar/ bass amplifiers, which will be provided). Perform one prepared musical selection and three scales of your choice. You will also be asked to sight read an excerpt and will take a multiple-choice music aptitude test, which measures your natural musical ability, i.e., “how good your ears are.” IF YOU WISH TO LEARN AN INSTRUMENT AND HAVE NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE, YOUR AUDITION WILL CONSIST OF AN INTERVIEW AND MUSIC APTITUDE TEST ONLY. Music class grade of 88-100

Bayside High School DBN 26Q495 ■ 465 BAYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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Academy of Music - Vocal 9 34 303 (Performing Arts) Training in Classical, Jazz, Pop, and Musical Theater; College prep in Music Theory, keyboard skills, sight Q12L Audition singing and audition preparation; Courses include Concert Choir, Solo Voice, Musical Theater, Male and 10 15 22 Female Choruses, Musicianship

SMART (Science & Math Academy of Research 9 375 3258 Talent for Gifted Students) (Science & Math) Q12Q Screened Introduction to research, math and science research, honors 10 100 210 and AP courses and other math and science classes

2009-2010 Audition Dates Audition Groups Date Start Time End Time Last names beginning M-R for single auditions & Saturday, November 7, 2009 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Last names beginning M-Z for multiple auditions Last names beginning S-Z for single auditions Saturday, November 7, 2009 4:00 PM 6:00 PM Last names beginning A-F for single auditions & Sunday, November 8, 2009 9:30 AM 11:30 AM Last names beginning A-L for multiple auditions Last names beginning G-L for single auditions Sunday, November 8, 2009 11:30 AM 1:30 PM Last names beginning M-R for single auditions & Saturday, December 12, 2009 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Last names beginning M-Z for multiple auditions Last names beginning S-Z for single auditions Saturday, December 12, 2009 4:00 PM 6:00 PM Last names beginning A-F for single auditions & Sunday, December 13, 2009 9:30 AM 11:30 AM Last names beginning A-L for multiple auditions Last names beginning G-L for single auditions Sunday, December 13, 2009 11:30 AM 1:30 PM Make-up auditions: Last names beginning M-Z for single Saturday, January 9, 2010 9:30 AM 11:30 AM auditions & all students for multiple auditions Make-up auditions: Last names beginning A-L for single Saturday, January 9, 2010 11:30 AM 1:30 PM auditions

Bayside High School DBN 26Q495 ■ 466 BEACH CHANNEL HIGH SCHOOL SLC SCHOOL Address: Beach Channel Educational Campus Subway: A to Broad Channel followed by S to 100-00 Beach Channel Drive, Rockaway Park, NY 11694 Beach 98th Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: Q21, Q22 to Rockaway Beach Boulevard Tel: 718-945-6900 & Beach 99th Street; Q53 to Rockaway Beach Fax: 718-474-7682 Boulevard & Beach 98th Street Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/27/Q410

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Queens residents Our mission is to give students the tools to shape tomorrow’s world and to help them become goal-oriented adults with support from their family and the ■ Then to New York City entire community. residents ■ For Zoned Program only: COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS priority to students who live ■ Programs: Small Learning Communities in Science and Oceanography, Art, in the zoned area Architecture and Print Design, Business and Airline Careers, Law, Justice and Special Education Services Civil Rights, Dance, Music, Computer Aided Design, Architecture, Construction ■ Collaborative Team Teaching and Engineering (ACE), Virtual Enterprise, Academy of Finance, Police Athletic (CTT) League (PAL) Explorers ■ Language Classes: French, Italian, Spanish ■ SETSS ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Chemistry, Economics: Macro, English ■ Special Class Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Government ELL Programs and Politics: United States, United States History, World History ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ ■ Total Students: 1543 Community-Based Organization: Counseling in Schools Higher Education Institutions: Baruch College, York College, Kingsborough Community College, ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): LaGuardia Community College ■ Not-for-Profit: Partnership with Children 9, 10, 11, 12 ■ Financial Institutions: Academy of Finance, The Wise Program, Federal Accountability Reports Reserve Bank ■ Other: Queens County District Attorney’s Office, Tech Prep 06-07 07-08 Progress CC EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Report ■ ■ Quality Leadership & Support: Aspira, Key Club Academic: Arista, Review PP Archon, Mock Trial, Math Team, Stock Market Team, SING ■ Artistic: Art ■ Clubs: Chess, Christian, Dance, Newspaper, Sewing, Stepping PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Football Open House & JV Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball Queens ■ Girls: Basketball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Information ■ Please contact the school for Open Tennis, Volleyball Co-ed: Crew House dates and times.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Priority to students who apply Zoned Unscreened 9 Academic Comprehensive Program Q13Z and live in the zoned area

Beach Channel High School DBN 27Q410 ■ 467 BEACH CHANNEL HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

9 100 201 Small Learning Community (SLC) for Business (Business) Accounting, Marketing, Computer Applications, Business Q13A Unscreened Law, Travel and Tourism, Architecture & Print Design 10 10 4

Small Learning Community (SLC) for Science and 9 100 148 Oceanography (Science & Math) Q13B Unscreened Marine Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Advanced Physical Oceanography, Limnology 10 10 2

Small Learning Community (SLC) for Law, Justice and Civil Rights 9 100 179 (Law & Government) Comprehensive program with full working courtroom on Q13E Unscreened site; Courses include: Civil, Constitution, Criminal Law; Special areas of concentration: Entertainment Law, Juvenile 10 10 2 Justice, Trial Litigation, Forensics/Ballistics Queens

Small Learning Community (SLC) Art, Music, 9 100 217 Dance, & Media Technology (Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design) Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Art History, Sculpture, Q13J Unscreened Advertising, Advanced Drawing, Studio Art, Portfolio preparation, Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, Dance 10 10 4

Small Learning Community (SLC) for Sports Management & Medicine (Health Professions) Extensive sports facilities available; Courses include: Sports Q13Q Unscreened 9 30 174 Management and Medicine, Health & Wellness, Anatomy & Physiology, Sports Injuries, Sports Psychology, Kinesiology, Training, Conditioning, Coaching, Sports Business

Beach Channel High School DBN 27Q410 ■ 468 BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 57-00 223rd Street, Bayside, NY 11364 Subway: 7 to Main Street-Flushing followed Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible by Q27; E, J, Z to Sutphin Boulevard- Archer Tel: 718-279-6500 Avenue followed by Q30 Fax: 718-631-7880 Bus: Q12, Q17A, Q27, Q30 to Springfield E-Mail: [email protected] Boulevard & Horace Harding Expressway Website: www.cardozohigh.com

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to Queens residents We are a school of excellence and a school with a heart. College and career preparation for all students is our goal. We offer intensive writing instruction, ■ For Zoned Program only: many advanced and specialty courses and extensive athletic, arts and priority to students who live in extracurricular programs. the zoned area Special Education Services COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Collaborative Team Teaching ■ Programs: DaVinci Science and Math Institute, Law and Humanities Institute, (CTT) Performing Dance, Intel Science Research, Math Team for New York State ■ SETSS Math League, Math Research, Spain Exchange, Senior Thesis, Portfolio ■ Special Class Art, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Guitar, Stock Market Game Team, Mock Trial ELL Programs ■ Language Classes: Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Hebrew, Italian, ■ ESL Latin, Modern Greek, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, ■ Bilingual Programs Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Computer Science A, Computer Science • Chinese AB, Economics: Macro, Economics: Micro, English Language and Composition, • Korean English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Government and Politics: United States, Physics B, Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, Physics Enrollment (10/31/2008) C: Mechanics, Psychology, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Statistics, ■ Total Students: 3970 United States History, World History ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Higher Education Institutions: Hofstra University, Queensborough 06-07 07-08 Community College, St. John’s University, Queens College Progress ■ Not-for-Profit: New York Blood Center Report BB Quality Review WW EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Mediation-Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, Community Service, Leaders ■ Academic: Arista ■ Clubs: Debate, Mock Trial, Step Team, Table Tennis, Science Olympiad, Fitness Team, 4-H, Badminton, Open House Black Student Union, Chess, Cricket, French, Gospel Choir, Gay Straight Queens Information Alliance, Jewish Student Union, Korean, Chinese, Muslim Students Association, Please call the school for more Christian Seekers, Key, South Asian Culture, Stage Crew information about Open House events. PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse & JV Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Bowling, Fencing, Golf

Benjamin N. Cardozo High School DBN 26Q415 ■ 469 BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 PROGRAM 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD SEATS APPLICANTS

9 Priority to students who apply and Zoned Q16Z Unscreened Academic Comprehensive Program live in the zoned area 10

Mentor Law and Humanities Institute 9 100 3957 (Law & Government) Q16A Ed. Opt. Criminal and Civil Law, Mock Trial and internship in a law office 10 50 297

DaVinci Science/Math Research Institute 9 120 3843 (Science & Math) Q16J Screened Math or Science Research classes to solve non-routine problems and various competitions against other schools 10 25 253

Selection Criteria: English (90-100) Math (90-100) Social Studies (90-100) Science (90-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level 4 English Language Arts Level 4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Performing Dance 9 80 312 (Performing Arts) Premier Dance Program featuring instruction in Dance, Q16K Audition

Queens Jazz, Tap, Classical Ballet and Choreography with an emphasis on performance 10 10 16

Audition Information: You will be assessed on the basic techniques of Modern Dance, Jazz Dance and Ballet, and also evaluated on your ability to perform a solo number of your own choice, prepared in advance of the audition.

2009 Performing Dance (Q16K) Audition Dates Audition Groups Date Start Time Last names A-E Monday, November 2, 2009 3:30 PM Last names F-J Wednesday, November 4, 2009 3:30 PM Last names K-O Thursday, November 5, 2009 3:30 PM Last names P-T Friday, November 6, 2009 3:30 PM Last names U-Z Monday, November 9, 2009 3:30 PM Make-up auditions Tuesday, November 10, 2009 3:30 PM Students must be dressed in appropriate dance attire and prepared to perform a two minute solo as part of the audition process. No admission after 4 PM. Students should be prepared to stay approximately 4 hours. Make-up auditions: with special permission only; documentation from your counselor is required as to why you were unable to attend on the assigned dates.

Benjamin N. Cardozo High School DBN 26Q415 ■ 470 BUSINESS, COMPUTER APPLICATIONS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL Address: Campus Magnet Educational Campus Subway: E, J, Z to Jamaica Center-Parsons/ 207-01 116th Avenue, Cambria Heights, NY 11411 Archer followed by Q4; F to 179th Street followed Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible by Q77 Tel: 718-978-2807 Bus: Q4 to 207th Street & Linden Boulevard; Q77 Fax: 718-978-3402 to 116th Avenue & Francis Lewis Boulevard E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/29/Q496

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Queens residents Our goal is to provide students with the essential skills which will foster success in their future academic, business and professional endeavors. We facilitate the ■ Then to New York City development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills which will allow our residents students to make informed life and career choices. Special Education Services ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Special Class ■ Programs: Tech Prep, College Now, Virtual Enterprise, Career and Technical ELL Programs Education (CTE) Entrepreneurship Program, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) ■ ESL Certification, PM School, Regents Prep, SAT Prep ■ Language Class: Spanish Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 498 PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Community-Based Organizations: Steering Committee, Cambria Heights ■ ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Civic Association Hospital Outreach: Jamaica Hospital Higher Education Institution: Queensborough Community College ■ Corporate: State Farm Accountability Reports Insurance ■ Financial Institution: Chase Bank 06-07 07-08 Progress BC EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Report ■ Quality Leadership & Support: Arista, Tutoring Programs, Internships, Business Review PP Professionals of America (BPA), Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution ■ Academic: Computer & School Newspaper, Career Opportunities in Accounting Profession ■ Artistic: Literary Magazine PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Football & JV Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS Queens ■ Intramural Swimming, Basketball

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Business and Computers 9 150 573 (Business) Specific business courses and programs to prepare for post Q52A Ed. Opt. secondary education and the business world 10 10 20

Business, Computer Applications and Entrepreneurship Magnet High School DBN 29Q496 ■ 471 CHANNEL VIEW SCHOOL FOR RESEARCH

Address: Beach Channel Educational Campus Subway: A to Broad Channel followed by S to 100-00 Beach Channel Drive, Rockaway Park, NY 11694 Beach 98th Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: Q21, Q22 to Rockaway Beach Boulevard Tel: 718-634-1970 & Beach 99th Street; Q53 to Rockaway Beach Fax: 718-634-2896 Boulevard & Beach 98th Street E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.cvsr.info

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th Channel View School for Research is a dynamic new small school with grades graders 6 through 12. The school is located in the center of a beautiful peninsula, with its classrooms overlooking Jamaica Bay and two short blocks from the majestic ■ Then to students who attend Atlantic Ocean. The school is an Outward Bound Expeditionary Learning school. an information session This model, along with its dedicated staff, is committed to making learning ■ Then to Peninsula residents authentic by integrating fieldwork into its subjects. Students do not just research ■ Then to Queens residents history, literature, science, math, art or music; they are researchers, historians, ■ Then to New York City journalists, scientists, mathematicians, artists and musicians. Rich academic residents experiences are enhanced by visits to a college campus. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: Community Service Projects, Kaplan Regents Prep, College Now, ■ SETSS Action Research, Saturday Prep, Early College ■ Language Class: Spanish ELL Programs ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English Language and Composition, ■ ESL Environmental Science, United States History, World History Enrollment (10/31/2008) PARTNERSHIPS ■ Total Students: 568 ■ Community-Based Organizations: City Youth Project, New York Junior Tennis ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): League ■ Hospital Outreach: Peninsula Hospital Center ■ Higher Education 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Institutions: Kingsborough Community College, Adelphi University, St. Joseph Accountability Reports College, York College ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: Rockaway Artist Alliance 06-07 07-08 ■ Not-for-Profit: International Youth Leadership Institute, New Visions for Public ■ ■ Queens Progress N/A A Schools, Outward Bound Corporate: JetBlue Airways Other: American Red Report Cross in Greater New York Quality Review PW EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government Organization, International Important Information! Youth Leadership ■ Academic: Arista ■ Artistic: Chorus ■ Clubs: Arete, Chess, ■ Our school observes a uniform Computer, Step, Finance, Media, Art and Design, Multicultural dress code ■ Community Service required PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Football & JV Football, Indoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Open House Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Crew Information SCHOOL SPORTS Open House dates and information ■ New York City Road Runners’ Track Club, Basketball sessions will be posted on the website.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Limited Channel View School for Research Q97X 981 400 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

Channel View School for Research DBN 27Q262 ■ 472 CIVIC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Address: Elmhurst Educational Campus Subway: 7 to Junction Boulevard; G, R, V to 45-10 94th Street, Elmhurst, NY 11373 Grand Avenue-Newtown followed by Q58 Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: Q58 to Corona Avenue & 94th Street; Q72 Tel: 718-271-1487 to Junction Boulevard & 49th Avenue Fax: 718-271-3408 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.CLAQueens.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who Civic Leadership Academy (CLA) offers a challenging academic program with an attend an information session emphasis on youth development through service learning. Our curriculum and ■ Then to New York City focus on service learning will give students opportunities to discover their own residents place in the world and their capacity to make a difference. We are committed to meeting the diverse learning needs of our students and helping them excel in all Special Education Services ■ academic areas. Our three core values – commitment to learning, commitment Collaborative Team Teaching to community and empowerment – promote the social, emotional and academic (CTT) development of our students by helping them become independent, critical ■ SETSS thinkers who are assets to their communities. ■ Special Class ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: Service Learning, Youth Action and Development, Youth Council, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Youth Leadership Development, Advisory, Peer Tutoring and Mentoring, College ■ School Opened: Sept 2008 and Career Exploration, PSAT Prep Courses, SAT Prep Courses, Regents Prep Courses, Extensive use of the community and the city as a classroom, ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Technology integration across the curriculum; As we expand, we plan to offer 9, 10, 11 Advanced Placement courses ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Expected Grade Configuration: 9-12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Community-Based Organization: The Child Center of NY ■ Not-for- 06-07 07-08 Profit: New Visions for Public Schools, Children for Children Progress Report N/A N/A Quality EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Review N/A N/A ■ Leadership & Support: Community Action Program, Peer Mediation, Youth Leadership Development Program ■ Academic: College Preparatory Program, Reading and Math Assistance Program, Homework Help ■ Artistic: Music, Art Important Information! ■ Clubs: Clubs will be based on our students’ needs and interests ■ Our school observes a uniform SCHOOL SPORTS

dress code Queens ■ ■ Extended Day Program offered As we expand, we will offer intramural sports based on student interest ■ Weekend Program offered ■ Student and Parent Summer Orientation ■ Our school requires an Academic Portfolio for graduation ■ Internship Requirement ■ Community Service Requirement

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

9 108 507 Civic Leadership Academy Q76A Limited (Humanities and Interdisciplinary) Unscreened 10 10 19

Civic Leadership Academy DBN 24Q293 ■ 473 EAST-WEST SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Address: 46-21 Colden Street, Flushing, NY 11355 Subway: 7 to Main Street-Flushing followed by Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible any buses listed below Tel: 718-353-0009 Bus: Q17, Q25, Q27, Q34, BX32 to Holly Avenue; Fax: 718-353-3772 Q20A, Q20B, Q44, BX51 to Elder Avenue E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.ewsis.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th East-West School of International Studies is a small school focused on individual graders excellence in learning. We will prepare students for professional careers in an international world, as we believe a thorough understanding of Asia and a firm ■ Then to students who attend academic foundation is important to be competitive in the world of the future. an information session While at our school, students become experts in an Asian culture and language, ■ Then to New York City in addition to fulfilling their regular Regents requirements. Our graduates will residents have strong reading and writing skills and proficiency in an Asian language. Special Education Services They are also prepared to use technology as a tool for lifelong learning and ■ Collaborative Team Teaching communication. Once they embark upon their careers, our school values of self- (CTT) discipline, community, high standards, and perseverance will have prepared ■ SETSS them for success. ELL Programs ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Program: Accelerated Math Courses; a limited number of travel scholarships to

■ Total Students: 426 East Asia and to summer language camps will be available to qualified students ■ Language Classes: Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese, Korean ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Community-Based Organizations: Asian-Americans for Equality, Self- 06-07 07-08 Help, iMentor ■ Higher Education Institution: The City University of New York ■ Progress N/A N/A Cultural/Arts Organizations: Japan Society, American Museum of Natural Report History ■ Not-for-Profit: New Visions for Public Schools, MOUSE Quality N/A W Queens Review EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Advisory, Literacy Club, Important Information! Promotion Club ■ Academic: Model United Nations, Queens College Literacy ■ Our school observes a uniform dress Club, Tutoring, Queens College-College NOW Programs, SAT Programs ■ ■ code Artistic: Drama Club, East-West Choir, Computer Animation Club Clubs: ■ All of our classes are taught in iMentor, MOUSE Squad (members help to maintain our school’s computers/ English; all students must study technology), Art, East-West Choir, Computer Animation, Yoga, Judo, Table one foreign language (Japanese, Tennis, Tennis, Handball, Drama, Cooking, Dance Team, Promotion Club, Chinese, or Korean), 4 times a week Science, Model UN; clubs and teams to be formed based on student interest for four years, culminating in a Regents exam SCHOOL SPORTS ■ ■ Extended Day Program Judo, Yoga, Tennis Club, Handball Club, Table Tennis, Running Club ■ Community Service Requirement ■ Opportunities for study abroad in Open House Information Asian countries during the summer Please contact the school for Open House dates and times.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS 9 81 414 East-West School of International Studies Limited (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Q82A Unscreened 10 8 26

East-West School of International Studies DBN 25Q281 ■ 474 EXCELSIOR PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL

Address: Springfield Gardens Educational Campus Subway: E, J, Z to Jamaica Center- 143-10 Springfield Boulevard Parsons/Archer followed by Q85; F to Springfield Gardens, NY 11413 Jamaica 179th Street followed by Q77 Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: Q77, Q85 to 143rd Street & Tel: 718-525-6507 Springfield Boulevard Fax: 718-525-6276 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.excelsiorprephs.com

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who The Excelsior Preparatory High School, a collaborative learning community, attend an information session offers a challenging academic and multicultural program. We are a small high school that was created in partnership with the Institute for Student Achievement ■ Then to students who live in (ISA). We are also supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. the zoned area ■ Then to Queens residents COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Then to New York City ■ Programs: Computer Technology, Web Design, Video Technology, African/ residents Caribbean History, Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Extended Day Special Education Services Arts, Enrichment Classes in all subjects, College-level Classes in Liberal Arts ■ Collaborative Team Teaching ■ Language Classes: Japanese, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement (CTT) Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, English Literature and Composition ■ SETSS ELL Programs PARTNERSHIPS ■ ESL ■ Community-Based Organizations: Queens Mediation Center, United Enrollment (10/31/2008) Black Men of Queens, Love Ignites Freedom through Education (LIFE), Camp ■ Total Students: 403 STEP Program through Youthstep, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Jamaica Branch, Queens Bridge to Medicine ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Hospital Outreach: Queens Hospital Center ■ Higher Education Institutions: 9, 10, 11, 12 York College, Columbia University, State University of New York (SUNY) Stony Accountability Reports Brook ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: The Me Nobody Knows, Primary Stages 06-07 07-08 Performing Arts ■ Not-for-Profit: The Institute for Student Achievement (ISA), Progress Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Report N/A A Quality Review PW EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Council, Peer Tutoring, After-school enrichment classes ■ Academic: Debate Team, Arista, National Honor Society ■ Artistic: Step, Chess, Drama, Hip-Hop Dance, Drumming, Gospel Chorus, Web Design, Arts and Crafts ■ Clubs: Sigma Beta, Brothers and Sisters Group, Conflict Resolution, Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment Important Information! (GLOBE) Science Queens ■ Extended Day Program required (three days a week) PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Limited Excelsior Preparatory High School 9 108 407 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Q42X Unscreened

Excelsior Preparatory High School DBN 29Q265 ■ 475 FLUSHING HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 35-01 Union Street, Flushing, NY 11354 Subway: 7 to Flushing-Main Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: Q14, Q16, Q17, Q44 to 35th Avenue; Q25, Tel: 718-888-7500 Q34 to Linden Place; Q65 to Main Street Fax: 718-886-4255 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.flushinghighschool.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City Our highly professional staff and personalized student/family guidance program residents are the two greatest qualities of our school. The cornerstones of our mission are to encourage democratic values and community service, to promote ■ For Zoned Program only: creativity, critical thinking and high expectations for all students, and to foster priority to students who live in self-awareness and career development. the zoned area Special Education Services COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Collaborative Team Teaching ■ Programs: Thurgood Marshall Law program includes Mock Trial, Moot (CTT) Court and Debate Teams; Environmental Maritime Math and Science Institute, ■ SETSS Business Entrepreneurship Program, Internships, College Now, Saturday ■ Special Class Classes and Tutorials, Extended Day Classes, PSAT/SAT Prep Classes ELL Programs (Kaplan & Princeton Review) ■ Language Classes: Chinese, French, Korean, ■ ESL Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, ■ Bilingual Programs Chinese Language and Culture, Computer Science A, English Literature and • Chinese Composition, Environmental Science, European History, French Language, • Korean Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Statistics, United States History, • Spanish World History Enrollment (10/31/2008) PARTNERSHIPS ■ Total Students: 2616 ■ Community-Based Organizations: Child Center of New York, United Way, ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), Young Women's Christian Association 9, 10, 11, 12 (YWCA) ■ Higher Education Institutions: Queens College, Hunter College,

Queens Accountability Reports LaGuardia Community College, Queensborough Community College, State 06-07 07-08 University of New York (SUNY) Maritime, New York University, Hofstra University, ■ Progress CB St. John’s University, John Jay College of Criminal Justice Cultural/Arts Report Organizations: Flushing Town Hall, Queens Council of the Arts, Lincoln Center Quality ■ Review PP for the Performing Arts, The Oratorio Society Not-for-Profit: The After-School Corporation, New York Junior Tennis League, Row New York, The Latimer House, United Way, New York Cares ■ Corporate: 92.3 FREE, Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler LLP ■ Financial Institution: Queens Community Bank EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Open House ■ Leadership & Support: Attendance Intervention Program, Champion’s Club (a five day after-school program which includes tutoring, sports, arts and music), Information ■ Tuesday, October 20, 2009 and Unido (Peer Mentoring) Academic: Arista, TRI-M (Music Honor Society), Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Math Team, Law Team, Virtual Enterprise, Mock Trial, Moot Court, Debate ■ at 6:00 PM Team, Journalism, Year Book Artistic: Arts, Beginning Vocal, Honors Chorus, Professional Chorus, Concert and Jazz Bands, Guitar, Piano, Art Studio, ■ Saturday, November 14, 2009 Painting and Drawing, Cartooning, Set Design, Play Production Clubs: School at 9:00 AM newspaper "Forum", Yearbook, Korean, Chinese, Asian, Multicultural, Prom Committee, Leadership, Aspira, Leo's, Health, Art

Flushing High School DBN 25Q460 ■ 476 FLUSHING HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Football, Handball, JV Football, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball & JV Softball, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Weight Training, Basketball, Table Tennis, Yoga, Softball, Volleyball, Crew, Wrestling

Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Priority to students who apply and Zoned Unscreened 9 Academic Comprehensive Program Q18Z live in the zoned area

Thurgood Marshall Law Academy 9 200 977 (Law & Government) Introduction to Law, Criminology, Practical Law, Trial Q18A Ed. Opt. Techniques, Constitutional Law, Minorities and the Law, Sociology, Psychology and the Law and Literature 10 30 59

Environmental Maritime Math and Science Queens Institute (Environmental Science) 9 120 713 Offers a specialty in Marine Environmental Science with AP classes in Mathematics and Science; special Q18B Ed. Opt. collaborative with State University of New York (SUNY) 10 30 38 Maritime

Business Entrepreneurship (Business) 9 150 812 MOS certification in Excel, Word and PowerPoint, specialty in business courses with participation in Virtual Q18C Ed. Opt. Enterprise Program (Sports Finest, Virtual Timekeepers and Virtual Radio Station), in 11th and 12th grades 10 10 48 collaboration with 92.3, Michael C. Fina

Flushing High School DBN 25Q460 ■ 477 FLUSHING INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Address: 144-80 Barclay Avenue, Flushing, NY 11355 Subway: 7 to Flushing-Main Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: Q12 to Sanford Avenue & 147th Street; Q15 Tel: 718-463-2348 to 41st Avenue & 147th Street; Q26 to Sanford Fax: 718-463-3514 Avenue & Parsons Boulevard; Q65 to Sanford E-Mail: [email protected] Avenue & Owen Street Website: www.flushinginternational.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City We serve recent immigrants who are both new to the United States and new residents who have lived learners of English. Teachers and students work in teams, and teachers know in the United States four their students well. Teams of teachers integrate interdisciplinary curriculum years or fewer at the time of in which students work on projects that connect ideas from different classes. admission to high school and Both native language and English language development are supported across whose native language is not content areas. Our program is designed to help immigrant students succeed in English college and the world of work. Special Education Services COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Services Provided as Needed ■ Programs: Collaborative group work and interdisciplinary study, small group ELL Programs Advisories, elective courses in academic subjects, arts, and technology, ■ ESL internships at local businesses, technology, arts, and community-based Enrollment (10/31/2008) organizations, College Now ■ Total Students: 393 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Community-Based Organizations: International Rescue Committee Young Immigrants Project of the Institute for Labor and the Community ■ Higher Accountability Reports Education Institution: Queens College ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: New 06-07 07-08 York Wu Tang Martial Arts School ■ Not-for-Profit: Internationals Network for Progress Public Schools, Queens Public Library Report N/A A Quality Review WW EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ ■ Queens Leadership & Support: Student Government Academic: Before-school and after-school academic support, science challenge course, Regents prep, SAT prep ■ Artistic: Art Club, Digital video/Photography ■ Clubs: Scrapbooking, Chess, Student Writing Center, Multicultural Students Group, Korean Important Information! ■ Our school requires an Academic SCHOOL SPORTS Portfolio for Assessment ■ Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Flushing International High School (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Q25X Screened 9 108 420

Selection Criteria: New York City residents living in this country four years or fewer of limited English proficiency

Flushing International High School DBN 25Q263 ■ 478 FOREST HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 67-01 110th Street, Forest Hills, NY 11375 Subway: G, R, V to 67th Avenue Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Bus: Q23 to 108th Street & 67th Avenue; Q29, Tel: 718-268-3137 Q38, Q39 to 63rd Drive & 108th Street; Q60 to Fax: 718-793-7850 Queens Boulevard & 67th Avenue E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/28/Q440

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS Our Blue Ribbon School of Excellence is committed to academic excellence ■ Open to New York City and preparation for college. Equal in importance is the focus on developing residents community and citizenship skills in a multicultural society. ■ Q19J open only to Queens residents COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ For Zoned Program only: ■ Programs: Carl Sagan Science/Math Honors Academy, Richard A. Brown priority to students who live in Honors Law Institute, Intel Science and Social Science Research, Health the zoned area Professions and Hospital Science, Business Academy, Drama Academy, Special Education Services Instructional and Voice Performing Academy, College Now, Public Service ■ Collaborative Team Teaching Academy, Part Time Co-op, ELL Welcome Academy ■ Language Classes: (CTT) French, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Art ■ SETSS History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Computer Science A, ■ Special Class English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, French Language, Physics B, Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, Physics C: Mechanics, ELL Programs Psychology, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Statistics, United States ■ ESL History, World History Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 3642 PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Community-Based Organizations: Forest Hills Community House, ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Council for Unity, Inc. Hospital Outreach: Forest Hills Hospital/ North Shore/Long Island Jewish Health System ■ Higher Education Institutions: Accountability Reports Columbia University, Albert Einstein School of Medicine, Queens College, 06-07 07-08 Baruch College, LaGuardia Community College, Pace University, York Progress BB College, St. John's University, Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, Report Adelphi University, DeVry University, Queensborough Community College Quality ■ Review PP Not-for-Profit: Federation Employment and Guidance Service, Inc. (F.E.G.S.), Jewish Child Care Association, Queens Child Guidence, Coalition for Asian American Children/Families, Forestdale, Forest Hills YMHA ■ Other: The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, The New York Times

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Queens ■ Leadership & Support: Honor Societies, Community Service Programs ■ Academic: Arista/National Honor Society, Debate Team, Math Team, World Expo, School Newspaper, “Beacon,” Bio-Medical Journal, Pace Journal, Yearbook, “Forester,” Honor Societies in major subjects, Mock Trial, Moot Court, Open House trips to Washington DC and abroad ■ Artistic: SING, Dramatic, Musical and Information Art productions ■ Clubs: Amnesty International, Anime, Art, Chess, Chinese/ Korean/Japanese, Ebullience, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Guitar, Multicultural, Hebrew, Indian, Italian, Key, Latin Dance, Origami, Poetry, Russian, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Seekers, Shakespeare, Swing Dance PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball

Forest Hills High School DBN 28Q440 ■ 479 FOREST HILLS HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Full program of intramural sports Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Priority to students who apply and Zoned Unscreened 9 Academic Comprehensive Program Q19Z live in the zoned area Law & Humanities Institute 9 100 4147 (Law & Government) Offers opportunities to study civil, criminal and Q19A Ed. Opt. constitutional law and English electives 10 34 296 Carl Sagan Science/Math Honors Academy (Science & Math) 9 136 3709 This program, for Queens residents, offers honors level Q19J Screened courses in authentic science and math research and seminars in advanced mathematics and statistics 10 34 N/A Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Queens Drama Academy (Performing Arts) 4-year program focusing on theater arts; study of basic Q19N Audition 9 30 309 acting techniques, playwriting, directing, set design and technical theater

Audition Information: A presentation of a one minute monologue and a cold read to demonstrate creative ability.

Academy of Vocal and Instrumental Music (Performing Arts) Instruction on all vocal, band and orchestra instruments; Q19P Audition 9 68 279 Beginner and intermediate band, jazz band, orchestra and percussion Audition Information: VOCAL – Perform at least one prepared selection. There will be an assessment of your musical aptitude consisting of tonal and rhythmic memory and discrimination. INSTRUMENTAL – Bring your own instrument (except piano, double bass, tuba, percussion and guitar amplifiers, which will be provided) and perform at least one prepared selection and a scale. Audition will include testing for sight-reading ability and an assessment of musical aptitude consisting of tonal and rhythmic memory and discrimination.

2009 Audition Dates Audition Groups Date Start Time End Time Last Names A-L Saturday, October 17, 2009 8:30 AM Last Names M-Z Saturday, October 17, 2009 12:00 PM Make-up for all students by appointment Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4:00 PM 7:00 PM

Forest Hills High School DBN 28Q440 ■ 480 FRANCIS LEWIS HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 58-20 Utopia Parkway, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 Subway: 7 to Main Street-Flushing followed by Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Q17; F to 169th Street followed by Q30 or Q31 Tel: 718-281-8200 Bus: Q17, Q30, Q31, Q88 to Horace Harding Fax: 718-357-5903 Expressway & Utopia Parkway E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.francislewishs.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Queens residents Francis Lewis High School takes pride in being a school of excellence for all students. Through a strong sense of community, students are encouraged ■ Then to New York City and supported to reach their full potential. Francis Lewis High School serves a residents diverse population with challenging academics, varied extracurricular activities ■ For Zoned Program only: and extensive student support services. We foster the intellectual, social and priority to students who live in ethical growth of all our students. the zoned area Special Education Services COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Collaborative Team Teaching ■ Programs: University Scholars Program for gifted students in the Humanities, (CTT) Math and Science Research Institute, Jacob Javits Law Institute, Gateway ■ SETSS Institute, JROTC, Forensic Science, Engineering, Art, Drama, Dance, Instrumental ■ Special Class and Choral Music ■ Language Classes: Chinese, French, Hebrew, Italian, ELL Programs Japanese, Korean, Latin, Modern Greek, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement ■ ESL Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese Language ■ Bilingual Programs and Culture, Computer Science A, Computer Science AB, Economics: Macro, • Chinese English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, French • Korean Language, Government and Politics: United States, Japanese Language and Culture, Physics B, Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, Physics C: Mechanics, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Psychology, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Statistics, United States ■ Total Students: 4443 History, World History ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Community-Based Organizations: Coalition for Asian American Children 06-07 07-08 and Families, Flushing Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), Chapin Progress BA Home for the Aging, Queens Mediation Services, Queens Theater in the Report Park, St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital, NY Hospital of Queens, Stony Brook Quality ■ Review WW University Medical Center, Mount Sinai Medical Center Higher Education Institutions: Queens College, Queensborough Community College, St. John’s University, Hofstra University, York College, The Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education at City College of NY, New York University, Columbia Queens University, Brooklyn Polytechnic University ■ Not-for-Profit: Ozanam Hall Nursing Home ■ Corporate: Proskauer Rose, T.J. Maxx, Toys-R-Us ■ Other: Marathon Program, Day Care 811 @ PS 136, Queens Center for Progress, Co-op Tech Open House Information EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Hours by appointment. ■ Leadership & Support: Service Corps, Conflict Resolution Program, Peer Contact the school. Mediation and Negotiation ■ Academic: Publications in all subject areas, Math Team, Authentic Science Research, Mock Trial, Debate Team ■ Artistic: Performing Arts (Broadway Production), Dance, Marching Band, Concert Choir, Mixed Chorus, Jazz Band, Honors Orchestra, Fashion Design, Photography ■ Clubs: Robotics, Italian, African Heritage, Chinese, Korean, Hebrew, Greek, Japanese, Muslim Students Association, "Patriot" Newspaper, Dance, Desi, Horticulture, Pre-Med Association, Seekers, Cheerleading, Step Squad, Key

Francis Lewis High School DBN 26Q430 ■ 481 FRANCIS LEWIS HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Fencing, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball & JV Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ We have a full program of intrascholastic school sports. Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Priority to students who apply Zoned Unscreened 9 Academic Comprehensive Program Q20Z and live in the zoned area

Jacob K. Javits Law Institute 9 100 3583 (Law & Government) This program offers law related courses including You Q20A Ed. Opt

Queens and the Law, Constitutional Law, Business Law, Mock Trial and Debate Team. 10 20 280

University Scholars (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) 9 100 2324 This program provides an honors sequence in all subject areas with a concentration in the Humanities. Each term Q20J Screened students are programmed for a second language or a second English/Humanities course. 10 34 206

Math and Science Research (Science & Math) 9 100 4153 This program offers honors level courses in Authentic Science Research and Advanced Mathematics and Q20K Screened Statistics. Each term students are programmed for an 10 44 289 advanced course in Mathematics or Science. Selection Criteria: English (85-100) Math (85-100) Social Studies (85-100) Science (85-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Francis Lewis High School DBN 26Q430 ■ 482 FRANK SINATRA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS HIGH SCHOOL Address: 35-12 35th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11106 Subway: G, R, V to 36th Street; N, W to 36th Avenue Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: Q66, Q101 to 35th Avenue & Steinway Street Tel: 718-361-9920 Fax: 718-361-9995 Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/24/Q501

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City It is the policy of Frank Sinatra School of the Arts (FSSA) High School that every residents student receives the most challenging academic program and arts program. We expect every student to take four years of science and math in addition to four Special Education Services years of English and social studies. The studio arts program offers students ■ SETSS an intensive sequential study of an art form that includes an opportunity to ELL Programs study the history, cultural significance and aesthetics of their selected art form. ■ ESL Additionally, students will be introduced to all of the disciplines offered at FSSA Enrollment (10/31/2008) through a specially designed curriculum enabling students to make connections ■ Total Students: 650 with all art forms and to foster a true artistic community. ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Programs: Extended Day Program (90-120 minute classes per day in Accountability Reports major), enrichment programs, internships with arts agencies, apprenticeships 06-07 07-08 with artists (Artists in Residence program), projects with cultural institutions, Progress BA community service through the arts ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish Report ■ Quality Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, English Language and Review WW Composition, Spanish Language, United States History PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), National Conference for Community and Justice, Time Warner Studio in a School, Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) ■ Higher Education Institutions: The New School, Juilliard, Queens College, Important Information! LaGuardia Community College, Mannes College of Music, Hunter College, New ■ Student Summer Orientation York University, Manhattan School of Music, DeVry University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: New York City Opera, New York City Ballet, Queens Museum, Museum of Modern Art, Theatre Development Fund, Pentacle Home, Museum of the Moving Image, American Ballet Theatre, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Off Stage, Center for Arts Education, National Chorale, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Town Hall, Jazz Museum in Harlem, Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, Queens Noguchi Museum, Children’s Museum of Manhattan, New York Philharmonic, Collegiate Chorale, Queens Symphony Orchestra, The Drawing Center, Epic Open House Theater, Martha Graham Dance Company, Vineyard Theater, Roundabout Information Theatre Company, Queens Council for the Arts ■ Not-for-Profit: Exploring the We will be holding two Open House Arts (ETA) sessions, both at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 20 and EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Thursday, October 22, 2009. ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Helping Hands Club, Gay-Straight Alliance Club, Community Service Through the Arts ■ Academic: After-school and Saturday tutoring, College Now, National Honor Society ■ Artistic: Jazz Band, Chamber Music, Dance for Non-Dance Students, Step Dancing, various internships and apprenticeships, community mural painting, National Chorale, Music Composition ■ Clubs: Improvisation, Literary Magazine; Yearbook, Senior Trip, Prom, Fundraising Committees, Photo Journalism, School Newspaper

Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School DBN 30Q501 ■ 483 y, using y, instruments, rials will be ed and need 2008 TOTAL 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS sed: What is 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 484 ■ 9 28 210 9 64 486 9 36 229 10 10 6 10 310 22 3 12 Reminder: GRADE your application! Use these codes for codes for Use these Audition Audition Audition METHOD SELECTION Q40F Q40J Q40K Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Softball, Soccer, Basketball, Girls: ■ Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School DBN 30Q501 Students will present 10 images on posterboard that tell a storyStudents will present 10 images on posterboard Students will also be given a visual without words. own imagination, Present a portfolio with 10-15 pieces of original work created from observation and from student’s Perform at least one solo selection and three major scales. Take a sight-reading test and a rhythmic comprehension test a sight-reading Perform at least one solo selection and three major scales. Take PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE

Baseball, Basketball, Soccer Baseball, Basketball,

Boys: Row NY–Girls’ Crew NY–Girls’ Row (CONTINUED) HIGH SCHOOL HIGH FRANK SINATRA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS ARTS THE OF SCHOOL SINATRA FRANK pencil. guitar amplifiers); bring 2 copies of audition music. Audition Information: piano, tuba, double bass, percussion in which you are required to tap back rhythmic patterns. Bring your own instrument (except Small group instruction on orchestral & band Small group instruction on orchestral instruments; jazz & concert bands, advanced wind chamber ensemble, string & symphonic orchestras, ear training, music of all instrument families, theory, music history & keyboard harmony Instrumental Music (Performing Arts) Audition Information: representation and asked to develop an original storyrepresentation and asked to develop an original the basis for a film. Five basic questions should be addres that could be the story of film is it? How does the film end? All mate about? Who are the main characters? What are the conflicts? What type provided at the audition. production, history, Intensive study of art(theory, design, assessment); Courses- Foundation, 2D & 3D painting, ceramics, communication arts, print-making, portfolio digital photo; museum & gallery visits; student exhibitions, visiting artists Student work should be unfram color. with a diversity of subject matter and use of media, including examples of line, value and to draw from observation will also be required and memor not be matted. Three-dimensional work can be shown in photographs. You Fine Arts (Visual Art & Design) Audition Information: Study includes text analysis, film as a cultural & Study includes text analysis, film as a cultural Courses historical document, analysis of artist work; industry in video production, film theory & history, to state- practices & legal issues; Students have access of-the-art digital technology Film and Media Arts (Film/Video) SCHOOL SPORTS ■ ■ PSAL SPORTS TEAMS PSAL SPORTS Tennis, Volleyball Tennis, Queens FRANK SINATRA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Vocal Music (Performing Arts) Students perform in the concert choir, chorale,Chamber Singers, musical theatre, opera workshop, and Q40L Audition 9 41 404 participate in cabaret; curriculum includes voice training, music theory, sight singing, diction and audition preparation, keyboard Audition Information: Perform the Star Spangled Banner (accompaniment will be provided) and one minute of a classical or a standard musical theatre piece. Bring sheet music in your key. Dance (Performing Arts) 9 22 385 Ballet, modern dance, dance history, choreography & dance criticism courses; Jazz, tap, ballroom dancing, Q40M Audition kinesiology, anatomy, career management & dance production classes; Students attend live performances 10 3 21 & take part in school productions Audition Information: Students will take an abbreviated ballet class followed by modern and jazz dance combinations. Participants are to audition in appropriate dance attire: leotard, tights and ballet shoes. Drama (Performing Arts) A four-year course of study that includes acting technique, scene study, speech for actors, dramatic Q40N Audition 9 22 350 writing, and course work in performing Shakespeare; The Drama Studio creates mainstage productions each year Audition Information: Present two memorized, contrasting, one-minute monologues that must be from published plays – no internet or original material will be accepted; do a cold reading from selected scenes. Queens

2009 Audition Dates Audition Groups Date Start Time Last Names A-J Queens Saturday, November 7, 2009 8:00 AM Last Names K-R Queens Sunday, November 8, 2009 8:00 AM Last Names S-Z Queens Saturday, November 21, 2009 8:00 AM Last Names A-Z Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island Sunday, November 22, 2009 8:00 AM Make Up - Last Names A-M - all boroughs Saturday, December 5, 2009 8:00 AM Make Up - Last Names N-Z - all boroughs Sunday, December 6, 2009 8:00 AM Please bring a copy of your final June 2009 report card to your audition.

Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School DBN 30Q501 ■ 485 FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY VI HIGH SCHOOL Address: Far Rockaway Educational Campus Subway: A to Beach 25th Street 821 Bay 25th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 Bus: Q22A to Bay 24th Street & Bayswater Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Avenue; Q22 to Beach 29th Street & Seagirt Tel: 718-471-2154 Boulevard: Q113 to Mott Avenue Fax: 718-471-2890 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.schoolrack.com/fdavi

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who Frederick Douglass Academy (FDA) VI High School is high school built on Dr. attend an information session Lorraine Monroe’s vision of academic and personal excellence for all students. The emphasis on college preparation is supported by a challenging academic ■ Then to Queens residents program and cultural enrichment. A set of core rules visible at every Frederick ■ Then to New York City Douglass Academy signals the seriousness of purpose for the school, its residents students and teachers. All students must adhere to a code of student conduct, Special Education Services the Scholar’s Creed, and a strict uniform code. Students are also required to ■ Collaborative Team Teaching participate in extensive after-school academic enrichment programs. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Advisory, Whole Life Management ■ Language Classes: French, ■ ESL Latin, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English Language and Enrollment (10/31/2008) Composition, English Literature and Composition ■ Total Students: 409 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Community-Based Organization: “Men of Exquisite Taste” Hospital Outreach: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Peninsula Hospital Center ■ Higher Accountability Reports Education Institutions: York College, Brooklyn College, St. John’s College 06-07 07-08 ■ Not-for-Profit: Lorraine Monroe Leadership Institute, Erin Grunwell Project, Progress N/A B The Eve Fenton Love-All Foundation, Inc. ■ Corporate: Replications, Inc. Report ■ ■ Quality Financial Institution: Citibank Other: New York Road Runners Foundation Review PW (NYFRR) Queens EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Important Information! ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Homework Help, PSAT and SAT ■ Our school observes a uniform Prep ■ Academic: Lunch & Learn, After-school Program, Saturday Program, dress code: black pants/skirt, Summer Institute, Honor Society ■ Artistic: Chorus, Select Instruments plain white collared shirt, FDA ■ Clubs: Debate Team,Yearbook, Journalism, Book, Chess, Magic, Step Team, tie/FDA scarf, black shoes Video, Modeling ■ Extended Day Program ■ School day begins 7:00 AM PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Open House Tennis, Volleyball Information Saturday, October 24th, 2009 from SCHOOL SPORTS 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM ■ Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field, Boys and Girls

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

9 108 430 Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School Limited (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Q75X Unscreened Advanced academic course studies 10 10 20

Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School DBN 27Q260 ■ 486 GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES Address: Springfield Gardens Educational Campus Subway: E, J, Z to Jamaica Center-Parsons/ 143-10 Springfield Boulevard Archer followed by Q85; F to Jamaica 179th Street Springfield Gardens, NY 11413 followed by Q77 Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: Q77, Q85 to 143rd Street & Springfield Tel: 718-525-6439 Boulevard Fax: 718-525-6482 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/29/Q272

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who The mission of our school is to provide students with an in-depth, well-rounded attend an information session education with an emphasis on science and mathematics. Classroom teaching and learning are complemented with authentic, inquiry-based research ■ Then to Queens residents experiences. The combined research and teaching experiences prepare ■ Then to New York City students to become critical thinkers and problem solvers to pursue careers in residents biological sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, engineering and veterinary Special Education Services sciences. The physical, emotional and social well-being of our student populace ■ Collaborative Team Teaching is nurtured through Advisories and service in a small and personalized learning (CTT) community. ■ SETSS ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: Honors Classes, Science Research, Animal Husbandry, Genetics, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Parasitology, Anatomy, Physiology, Advanced Laboratory Techniques and ■ ■ ■ Total Students: 401 Applications Language Class: Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, English Language and Composition, English ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Literature, United States History 9, 10, 11, 12 Accountability Reports PARTNERSHIPS 06-07 07-08 ■ Community-Based Organization: Eastern Queens Alliance ■ Higher Progress BA Education Institutions: York College, Queensborough Community College, Report ■ Quality Queens College, St. John’s University, Brown University Other: Educational Review PP Alliance, Foundation For Excellent Schools EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Important Information! ■ ■ Leadership & Support: Student Council, Advisory Council, Peer Mentoring Extended Day Program ■ ■ Academic: PM School, Extended Day, Peer Tutoring, Newspaper, Mock Our school observes a uniform Trial, Model United Nations, National Honor Society ■ Clubs: Drama, Chess, dress code Science

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Queens ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Football, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Limited Veterinary Science Institute 9 54 373 (Animal Science) Q45A Unscreened

Limited Carver Research Institute 9 54 296 (Science & Math) Q45C Unscreened

George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences DBN 29Q272 ■ 487 GROVER CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 21-27 Himrod Street, Ridgewood, NY 11385 Subway: L to DeKalb Avenue Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: B38 to Grandview Avenue; Q39 to Forest Tel: 718-381-9600 Avenue; Q54 to Tonsor Street Fax: 718-417-8457 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.gchs.info

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to Queens residents We enable students to achieve their highest potential by providing an educationally sound and respectful environment for each student and by implementing the ■ For Zoned Program only: highest performance standards in our school programs. priority to students who live in the zoned area COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Special Education Services ■ Programs: Academy of Information Technolgy (AoIT), Math/Science ■ Collaborative Team Teaching Institute, REACH ■ Language Classes: Italian, Polish, Spanish ■ Advanced (CTT) Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, English Language ■ SETSS and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Physics B, Spanish ■ Special Class Language, Spanish Literature, Statistics, United States History ELL Programs ■ ESL PARTNERSHIPS ■ Bilingual Program ■ Community-Based Organizations: The Puerto Rican Family Institute, • Spanish Pathways to Healing, The Ridgewood-Bushwick Senior Citizens Council, Queens Enrollment (10/31/2008) Chamber of Commerce, National Academy Foundation, Urban Park Rangers, Newtown Creek Alliance, Web-based Inquiry Science Environment (WISE) ■ Total Students: 2771 ■ Higher Education Institutions: St. Lawrence University, Vaughn College ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): of Aeronautics and Technology, St. John’s University, LaGuardia Community 9, 10, 11, 12 College, DeVry Institute, New York City College of Technology ■ Financial Accountability Reports Institution: Washington Mutual Bank 06-07 07-08 Progress CC EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Report ■ Queens Quality Leadership & Support: Key Club, Arista, Science Olympiad, Math Team, Bridge Review PW Building, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Web Design/Internet, Computer Graphics/ Art, Envirothon ■ Artistic: Musical and Play Productions, Music (Instrumental and Vocal) - various levels, Literary Publication, School Newspaper, Yearbook ■ Clubs: Numerous clubs including multicultural and multi-ethnic PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball

Open House Information An Open House for interested students is held in the fall.

Grover Cleveland High School DBN 24Q485 ■ 488 GROVER CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Priority to students who apply and Zoned Unscreened 9 Academic Comprehensive Program Q23Z live in the zoned area

Academy of Information Technology (AoIT) (Computer Science & Technology) 9 50 New Program Offers in-depth view of field of information technology; Limited Courses include web design, computer repair and Q23A maintenance, digital media, computer graphics, Unscreened robotics and industry certification in Oracle Database 10 25 New Program management; opportunity for internships

Math/Science Institute (Science & Math) 9 200 675 Advanced courses including Advanced Placement Calculus and Statistics, Honors Biology, Chemistry Q23J Ed. Opt. and Physics, Science Research, Advanced Placement 10 10 44 Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science Queens

Grover Cleveland High School DBN 24Q485 ■ 489 HIGH SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND BUSINESS

Address: 105-25 Horace Harding Expressway, Corona, NY 11368 Subway: E, F, G, R, V to Forest Hills-71st Avenue Site Accessibility: Not Accessible followed by Q23 Tel: 718-271-8383 Bus: Q23, Q58, Q88 to Horace Harding Fax: 718-271-7196 Expressway & 108th Street E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/24/Q550

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students zoned to The High School for Arts and Business is committed to academic excellence. We Newtown High School provide all students with a comprehensive education based on high standards and “real world” learning experiences. Through broad-based educational ■ Then to Queens students experiences our multicultural student body develops technological and artistic Special Education Services literacy using an interactive approach. We provide opportunities for our students ■ Collaborative Team Teaching to excel in academic, career and technical pursuits in the competitive 21st (CTT) century. Our culturally diverse school community is focused on partnerships that ■ SETSS support personal growth and emphasize a global community of understanding, ELL Programs leadership and integrity. ■ ESL ■ Bilingual Program COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Spanish ■ Programs: Extensive 3-5 year sequences in both the Visual Arts and Business, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Virtual Enterprise Entrepreneurship Programs, Career Pathways Collaboration with City University of New York (CUNY), ■ Total Students: 766 College Now, Electives in Journalism, Playwriting, Math Team, Science Research, ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Dance, History of Jazz, Band, Chorus, 3-5 year sequences in Spanish, French, 9, 10, 11, 12 and Italian, Dual Language Initiatives, Internship Program with the Center for Arts Accountability Reports Education, In-house Parent Center ■ Language Classes: French, Italian, Spanish 06-07 07-08 ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Art History, Economics: Macro, Economics: Progress AB Micro, English Language and Composition, Environmental Science, Psychology, Report Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, United States History, World History Quality Review WW

Queens PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: HealthCorps ■ Hospital Outreach: St. John’s Hospital ■ Higher Education Institutions: Queens College, Queensborough Community College, Hofstra University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: American Ballet Theater (ABT), Center for Arts Education, Metropolitan Opera, New York Philharmonic, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Important Information! Red Studio, Apollo Theater Academy, Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) ■ Attendance at our August Partnership, Queens Museum Docent Internships, Queens Museum of Art Freshman Orientation Program is (QMA) Queens Teens, The Art Directors Club, The Art League School, Joan expected. Mitchell Foundation, City at Peace, ArtsConnection ■ Not-for-Profit: Great Books Foundation, Minds Matter, Scholars for Educational Opportunity, Anti- Defamation League (ADL) ■ Other: O’Melveny & Myers LLP EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Leadership Class, DA Richard A. Brown Student Leadership Program, Student Government, Consultative Council, Art Therapy ■ Academic: Arista, Honor Roll, Math Peer Tutoring, Debate Team, Queens College Math Challenge, Law Team, Multicultural Performances ■ Artistic: Winter Arts Festival, Spring Vocal and Instrumental Concert, Art Exhibits, Shakespeare Oratory Competition, ESL, Arts Original Drama Presentations at the Spanish Repertory Theater ■ Clubs: Art, Debate, Guitar, Piano, Music, Photography, Yearbook, Dance, Cheerleading, Fitness, Senior Planning Committee

High School for Arts and Business DBN 24Q550 ■ 490 HIGH SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND BUSINESS (CONTINUED)

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Cross Country, Handball, Soccer ■ Girls: Cross Country, Handball, Soccer SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Intramural Bowling, Track, Dance, Fitness Team

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Arts and Business (Visual Art & Design) 9 191 1572 Comprehensive core academic courses offering an Q99A Ed. Opt. extensive menu in the fine arts, commercial arts and business 10 10 75

Open House Information Queens In the early fall, we have scheduled Open Houses. Please call our Parent Coordinator, Cira Herrera, for dates and times.

High School for Arts and Business DBN 24Q550 ■ 491 HIGH SCHOOL FOR CONSTRUCTION TRADES, ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE CTE SCHOOL Address: 94-06 104th Street, Ozone Park, NY 11416 Subway: A, J to 104th Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: Q11, Q53 to Atlantic Avenue & Woodhaven Tel: 718-846-6280 Boulevard; Q24 to Atlantic Avenue & 104th Street Fax: 718-846-6283 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/27/Q650

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who We are a new, exciting and innovative Career and Technical Education (CTE) attend an information session school preparing students for college, technical school, and/or apprenticeships in the fields of the building trades, engineering and architecture. Our school will ■ Then to New York City be developing small learning communities focused around the following themes: residents construction trades & management, engineering and architectural design. The Special Education Services instructional program is supported by a new stand-alone, state-of-the-art facility ■ Collaborative Team Teaching which houses specialized laboratories for computer-aided design, mechanical (CTT) drafting, technical drawing, model building, and construction technology. We ■ SETSS are proudly partnered with many of New York City’s finest construction trades, ELL Programs construction management, architecture and engineering companies, which ■ ESL support the overall work of our school and the unique experiences of students Enrollment (10/31/2008) and teachers. There will be many wonderful opportunities for apprenticeships, ■ Total Students: 612 internships and advanced study. ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Programs: Themed/integrated curriculum and courses geared for college Accountability Reports preparation, career opportunities, internships, mentoring, industry certification, 06-07 07-08 post-secondary apprenticeship opportunities; Honors courses that offer Progress N/A N/A opportunities for Advanced Placement classes in 11th or 12th grade and/or Report ■ ■ Quality College Now Language Class: Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: Review PW Calculus AB, English Literature and Composition, United States History

Queens PARTNERSHIPS Important Information! ■ Higher Education Institutions: New York City College of Technology (City ■ ■ Our school observes a uniform Tech), York College, Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU) Cultural/ ■ dress code (school polo shirt with Arts Organization: Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum Not-for-Profit: school emblem; jeans are not National Academy Foundation (NAF), National Action Council for Minorities in ■ allowed) Engineering (NACME), Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Corporate: Hunter ■ Extended Day/Saturday School Roberts Construction Group, AW Architecture, Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., Langan Program Engineering & Environmental Services, New York City (NYC) Department of Design & Construction, Turner Construction, NYC School Construction Authority, Queens American Institute of Architects (AIA) ■ Other: Mayor’s Commission on Construction Opportunity (MCCO), Office of the Queens Borough President, Building Trades Employers’ Association (BTEA), Legal Momentum, Lower Manhattan Construction Command Center, Non-Traditional Employment for Open House Women (NEW), NYC District Council of Carpenters (Labor Technical College) Information October & November 2009 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Additional information ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Student Leadership will be distributed at the High ■ Academic: Field Trips, Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) School Fairs Mentor Program, Advisory/DEAT (Drop Everything and Tech) ■ Clubs: Drama, Computer, Art, Chess, School Newspaper

High School for Construction Trades, Engineering and Architecture DBN 27Q650 ■ 492 HIGH SCHOOL FOR CONSTRUCTION TRADES, ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE (CONTINUED)

CTE SCHOOL PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Softball, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS Reminder: ■ Bowling, Cheerleading, Flag Football, Soccer Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Construction Trades & Management (Engineering) 9 75 1195 Integrated program that leads to national certification aligned with industry standards; Students are prepared Q83A Screened for entry level positions in construction trades and management; Curriculum includes Electrical Installation, 10 10 70 Carpentry and Plumbing

Architectural Design 9 120 1237 (Architecture) Architectural drafting; Architectural and technical Q83B Screened drawing; Computer Aided Design; Includes concepts from Engineering and Construction 10 10 78

Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Queens Academy of Engineering (Engineering) 9 30 196 Project Lead the Way Engineering, which includes courses such as Introduction to Engineering & Design, Digital Q83C Screened Electronics, Civil Engineering & Architecture, Principles of Engineering and Engineering Design & Development, 10 10 N/A among others

High School for Construction Trades, Engineering and Architecture DBN 27Q650 ■ 493 HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY Address: 116-25 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434 Subway: F to Jamaica-169th Street followed by Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Q111 or Q113 Tel: 718-977-4800 Bus: Q111, Q113 to Guy R. Brewer Boulevard & Fax: 718-977-4802 116th Avenue Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/28/Q690

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Queens residents Working in collaboration with the New York City Police Department and Police Athletic League, our school offers a challenging academic program and an ■ Then to New York City introduction to careers in law enforcement and public safety. By fully integrating residents the theme of law and public safety throughout the educational program, students Special Education Services come to understand how all areas of study are interrelated and how their ■ SETSS educational experience supports career choices. ■ Special Class ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: Introduction to Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Science and Enrollment (10/31/2008) Public Safety, Introduction to Forensic Science, Anatomy & Forensic Science, ■ Total Students: 575 Advanced Forensic Science, Criminology, Constitutional Law, Annualization, ■ ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Block Schedule Language Class: Spanish Advanced Placement Course: 9, 10, 11, 12 English Literature and Composition Accountability Reports PARTNERSHIPS 06-07 07-08 ■ Community-Based Organization: Police Athletic League (PAL) ■ Cultural/ Progress Arts Organization: Project Arts ■ Other: New York City Police Department Report CC Quality (NYPD) Review WW EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, NYPD Explorers, New Important Information! York City Fire Department (FDNY) Explorers, Mentoring ■ Academic: Model ■ Queens ■ Our school observes a uniform United Nations, National Honor Society Artistic: Art Club, Music Production/ dress code. Songwriting Club ■ Clubs: Cheerleading, Chorus, Yearbook, Double Dutch PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Open House Track ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Information Track Please contact the school for Open House information. We anticipate holding an Open House in November.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Law Enforcement and Public Safety (Law & Government) Challenging standards-driven academic program. In collaboration with the school community and various Q21A Screened 9 160 836 partners, students will be introduced to careers in law enforcement and public safety. Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Interview Review of Attendance & Punctuality

High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety DBN 28Q690 ■ 494 HIGH SCHOOL OF APPLIED COMMUNICATION Address: 30-20 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101 Subway: 7 to 33rd Street-Rawson Street; E, G, R, Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible V to Queens Plaza Tel: 718-389-3163 Bus: Q32, Q60 to Queens Boulevard & 31st Fax: 718-389-3427 Street; Q39 to Thomson Avenue & Van E-Mail: [email protected] Dam Street Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/24/Q267

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who The High School of Applied Communication, in cooperation with America's attend an information session Choice, provides a unique learning plan for all our students as they journey through secondary school. Our school focuses on the development of a learning ■ Then to Queens residents environment that supports effective instruction, which includes scaffolding ■ Then to New York City learning to promote the development of knowledge and skills. Our school fosters residents an environment of collaboration and communication among faculty, students, Special Education Services parents and the community. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Accelerated Math and Science, Spanish, Technology, Ramp-Up ELL Programs to Literacy, Advisory, College and Career Counseling, Piano, Drama, Electronic ■ ESL Media, Journalism ■ Language Classes: Italian, Spanish ■ Advanced Enrollment (10/31/2008) Placement Courses: English Literature and Composition, United States ■ Total Students: 368 History ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Commission on Human Rights, Accountability Reports Children for Children, Queens Chronicle, Little Angels ■ Higher Education 06-07 07-08 Institutions: LaGuardia Community College, DeVry University ■ Cultural/Arts Progress Organizations: The Museum of the Moving Image, The American Museum of Report N/A N/A Quality Natural History, Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), New York City Opera, The Review PW NetsOrganization ■ Not-for-Profit: The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Michael Jordan Foundation, The Salvation Army ■ Other: America’s Choice EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: National Honor Society, Student Government, Consultative Council, Peer Mediation, Peer Tutoring, Senior Council ■ Academic: Important Information! After-school tutoring, Regents Review ■ Artistic: Yearbook, Drama Club, Hip- ■ Our school observes a uniform Hop Dance ■ Clubs: Multicultural, Sign Language, Italian, Book, Green Team dress code (Environmental Awareness) Queens ■ Our school hours are from 8:40 AM – 3:30 PM for freshmen PSAL SPORTS TEAMS and sophomores and 7:50 AM - ■ Boys: Baseball ■ Girls: Soccer Open House 2:40 PM for juniors and seniors Information Tuesday October 20, 2009 and Thursday October 22, 2009, from 6:00-8:00 PM

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Limited High School of Applied Communication 9 81 515 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Q07R Unscreened

High School of Applied Communication DBN 24Q267 ■ 495 HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL SLC SCHOOL Address: 160-05 Highland Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432 Subway: F to Parsons Boulevard Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: Q25, Q34 to Parsons Boulevard & Highland Tel: 718-658-5407 Avenue; Q43 to Parsons Boulevard & Hillside Fax: 718-739-5137 Avenue; Q65 to 164th Street & Highland Avenue E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.Hillcrestweb.com

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City Hillcrest is a school composed of seven small learning communities with fewer residents than 500 students each and two one-year immersion programs. We are a New Visions School working collaboratively with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. ■ For Zoned Program only: Hillcrest is on the cutting edge of providing quality instruction in a nurturing priority to students who live in environment. Recognized as a New York State School of Excellence, our mission the zoned area focuses on the individual integrity of each person, with an emphasis on moral Special Education Services values and strong academic programs. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: An individualized mini-school program for each student, Honors ■ Special Class Courses, College Now, Cisco Certification Center, Pre-Teaching Institute, Pre- ELL Programs Med Institute, Project Arts, Tech Prep ■ Language Classes: Arabic, Bengali, ■ ESL French, Spanish, Urdu ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Art History, Biology, ■ Bilingual Program Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Computer Science A, Computer Science AB, French • Spanish Language, French Literature, Government and Politics: United States, Spanish Enrollment (10/31/2008) Language, Spanish Literature, United States History ■ Total Students: 3286 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Community-Based Organizations: Queens Community House, Learning 9, 10, 11, 12 through an Expanded Arts Program (LEAP), Family Life Theatre, Disney Accountability Reports Educational Productions ■ Higher Education Institutions: St. John’s University, 06-07 07-08 The Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, Queensborough Community ■ ■ Queens Progress CB College, York College Cultural/Arts Organization: Frick Museum Not-for- Report Profit: New Visions For Public Schools Quality Review PW EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Saturdays at Hillcrest, PM School, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) ■ Academic: Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), School Newspaper, Christian, Arista ■ Artistic: Thespians, Art, Dance and Music Clubs ■ Clubs: Thespians, Art, Dance, Music, Muslim and Jewish Culture, Computer/Cisco, Pre-Med, Pre-Teachers, and more than twenty-five additional clubs PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, JV Softball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball

Open House Information Wednesday, October 21, 2009 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For further information, please contact Cynthia Saunders, Parent Coordinator at 718-658-5407 ext. 4902 or [email protected].

Hillcrest High School DBN 28Q505 ■ 496 HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Priority to students who apply and Zoned Q24Z Unscreened 9 Academic Comprehensive Program live in the zoned area

Health Careers Institute 9 100 809 (Health Professions) Certified Nurse Assistant, medical and dental assisting, Q24A Ed. Opt. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and supervised clinical experience 10 24 36

Pre-Teaching Institute (Teaching) 9 50 301 Foundations of education, educational psychology, assessment, instrumental enrichment, peer mediated Q24B Ed. Opt. learning, classroom internships, college credit for selected courses, educational technology, college 10 10 16 mentors, experiences at all school levels, K-12

Humanities Academy 9 68 201 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Emphasis on literature and art; SAT preparation, Q24H Screened portfolio assessments, involvement in arts and cultural institutions 10 10 10

Pre-Med Program (Health Professions) 9 102 709 Classes offered leading towards medical careers: Living Q24J Screened Queens Environment, Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Physics, Medical Lab, Microbiology, AP Biology, Research, DNA 10 30 31 Forensics, Pharmacology and Medical Illustration

Theatre Arts 9 34 135 (Performing Arts) Interpretation of dramatic literature, acting, directing, Q24L Audition playwriting, improvisation, scenic design, film-making andcareer counseling in the arts 10 10 7

Audition Information: Select, study, memorize and perform a 1-3 minute monologue of drama or comedy. You will also be interviewed and asked for a writing sample.

Hillcrest High School DBN 28Q505 ■ 497 HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Academy of Public Service and Law (Law & Government) 9 68 421 Participation in Mock Trials, Moot Court, job- shadowing, law internships, activism and leadership development; courses in Criminal Law/Justice, Civil Q24P Ed. Opt. Law, Constitutional Law, Teen Law, Forensics and Public Service; preparation for careers in law, government and 10 10 22 community service Biz/Tech (Business) 9 68 511 Courses in Business, Technology and Engineering, leading to technical certifications in CISCO Networking, Entrepreneurship and Civil and Electrical Engineering; Q24T Ed. Opt. advanced experiences include internships, cooperative learning, senior project, virtual enterprises, AUTOCAD 10 10 27 and engineering projects.

Queens 2010 Audition Dates Audition Groups Date Start Time End Time All Students Tuesday, January 26, 2010 8:00 AM 12:00 PM All Students Wednesday, January 27, 2010 8:00 AM 12:00 PM All Students Thursday, January 28, 2010 8:00 AM 12:00 PM All Students Friday, January 29, 2010 8:00 AM 12:00 PM All Students: Make-up (only if unable to make above dates) Saturday, January 23, 2010 8:00 AM 12:00PM

Hillcrest High School DBN 28Q505 ■ 498 HUMANITIES & ARTS MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL Address: Campus Magnet Educational Campus Subway: E, J, Z to Jamaica Center-Parsons/ 207-01 116th Avenue, Cambria Heights, NY 11411 Archer followed by Q4; F to 179th Street followed Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible by Q77 Tel: 718-978-2135 Bus: Q4 to 207th Street & Linden Boulevard; Q77 Fax: 718-978-2309 to 116th Avenue & Francis Lewis Boulevard Website: www.humanitiesandthearts.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Queens residents Our small learning community offers our students an enriched learning experience in television production, the performing arts and visual arts. Our ■ Then to New York City creative approach to instruction focuses on respecting students' rights by helping residents each student reach his or her highest possible levels of academic achievement. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: Gifted and Talented Program in the Performing Arts, Dance ■ SETSS Ensemble, Vocal and Instrumental Music, Acting Technique, Set Design and ELL Programs Theater Production, Classical and Modern Dance Classes, Visiting Artists in ■ ESL Dance and Drama, Art Studio, Television Media-TV Production, Steel Pan, Rock Enrollment (10/31/2008) and Jazz Bands, Literacy and the Arts Program, Acting and Set Production, ■ Total Students: 488 Gifted and Talented Honors Program in English and Math, Freshmen Advisories, Junior and Senior Seminars, College Summit, Advancement ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Via Individual Determination (AVID) ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish 9, 10, 11, 12 ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English Literature and Composition, Accountability Reports Statistics 06-07 07-08 Progress BB PARTNERSHIPS Report ■ Quality Community-Based Organizations: United Black Men of Queens, Delta Review PP Sigma Theta - Queens Alumnae Chapter, Cambria Heights Civic Association (CHCA) ■ Hospital Outreach: Jamaica Hospital Center (on site facility) ■ Higher Education Institutions: Queensborough Community College, City Important Information! College, York College, Fashion Institute of Technology, The Cooper Union for ■ Extended Day Program the Advancement of Science and Art ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: The Jam ■ After-school Credit Recovery Master Jay Foundation, Caribbean American Sport and Cultural Youth Movement Program (CASYM), Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning, Amas Musical Theatre ■ Not-for-Profit: National Organization of Univeristy Women, Haitian American United for Progress (HAUP), West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) Queens EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Open House ■ Leadership & Support: Tutoring, Portfolio Preparation, Project Prize, Student Government, Formal Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Extended Day Information ■ ■ Scheduled for late October or Program Academic: Arista, Newspaper, Yearbook Artistic: Theater Arts, early November. Please call Television Production and Editing, Steel Pan, Rock and Jazz Bands, Gospel ■ H. Smith, Parent Coordinator, Choir, Dance Ensemble Clubs: Step Team, Afro-Caribbean History, “Words 718-978-2135 ext. 1285, from Within” Poetry for dates and times. PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Football & JV Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball

Humanities & Arts Magnet High School DBN 29Q498 ■ 499 HUMANITIES & ARTS MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Institute of the Performing & Media Arts (Performing Arts) 9 120 451 Students explore and have the opportunity to focus on Performing Arts – instrumental and vocal music, theater, Q53A Ed. Opt. dance, acting; Television Media – set design, lighting, copy 10 10 16 editing, music videos Institute of Visual Arts (Visual Art & Design) 9 30 158 Curriculum includes, foundation of art, illustration, fashion, art history, figure drawing, mixed media, painting, Q53J Audition calligraphy, sculpture, computer graphics, drawing and 10 14 8 commercial art

Audition Information: A portfolio review of 5 to 10 samples of work using a diversity of media and including use of line, value and color. Interested students will be required to take a written/performance and visual art aptitude test and to draw from observation and memory.

Showcase Information We hold a Winter and Spring Showcase and Theater Productions. Call the school for

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2009 Audition Date Audition Groups Date Start Time End Time Institute of Visual Arts Saturday, November 14, 2009 9:30 AM 11:30 AM Please arrive on time and be prepared as outlined in the Audition Information.

Humanities & Arts Magnet High School DBN 29Q498 ■ 500 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL Address: 21-16 44th Road, Long Island City, NY 11101 Subway: 7 to 45th Road-Court House Square; Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible E, G, V to 23rd Street-Ely Avenue Tel: 718-937-4270 Bus: Q19A, Q67 to 44th Drive & 21st Street; Fax: 718-937-5236 Q39 to 23rd Street & 45th Road E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.ithsnyc.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to Queens residents Information Technology High School is a state-of-the-art high school dedicated to preparing students to meet the demands of the 21st century. Technology will Special Education Services be used as a tool, and offered as a specialty area and learning resource which ■ Collaborative Team Teaching will prepare students for college or for the world of work. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Special Class ■ Programs: Hardware Engineering and Networking, Arts and Technology, ELL Programs Application Development, Business and Technology; Professional Certification ■ ESL will be offered for Macintosh, PC and Linux platforms ■ Language Classes: ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) French, Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, ■ Total Students: 976 Chemistry, English Language and Composition, Spanish Language, Statistics ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organization: Western Queens Consultation Center Accountability Reports ■ Hospital Outreach: Elmhurst Memorial Hospital ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: 06-07 07-08 Voices ■ Not-for-Profit: New York Blood Center, New York Cares, The Penny Progress Harvest ■ Corporate: Apple Computers ■ Other: Queens Chamber Of Report BB Quality Commerce Review P UPF EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Multicultural Club, National Important Information! Honor Society, Senior Committee ■ Academic: Robotics, Newspaper, Literary ■ Incoming freshmen are expected Magazine ■ Artistic: Comic Book Club ■ Clubs: Weight Lifting, Instrumental to attend the Summer Bridge Music, Dance, Cheerleading, Voices, Yearbook, Student Newspaper, Technology Program Squad ■ Technology in summer school is optional PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Community Service requirement ■ Boys: Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Fencing Queens SCHOOL SPORTS Open House ■ Football, Soccer Information There are three Open House dates arranged during the year. For additional tour information please contact our Parent Coordinator at 718-937-2967.

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Information Technology (Computer Science & Technology) Q22A Ed. Opt. 9 200 1990

Information Technology High School DBN 30Q502 ■ 501 INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT LAGUARDIA

COMMUNITY COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Address: 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101 Subway: 7 to 33rd Street; E, G, R, V to Queens Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Plaza Tel: 718-482-5455 Bus: Q32, Q60 to Queens Boulevard & 31st Fax: 718-392-6904 Street; Q39 to Thomson Avenue & Van Dam E-Mail: [email protected] Street Website: http://ihsnyc.org/

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City We are a small multicultural high school on the campus of LaGuardia Community residents who have lived College. Our mission is to prepare English Language Learners for college and in the United States four work. Students develop their academic and English skills by completing individual years or fewer at the time of and group research projects. admission to high school and whose native language is not COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ English Programs: English and Native Language instruction in all classes, students grouped in small interdisciplinary learning communities, personalized small Special Education Services group instruction, an Early College Program (High School diploma and ■ Services Provided as Needed Associate’s degree in 5 years), Internship/Community Service, students allowed ELL Programs to enroll in LaGuardia Community College classes ■ Advanced Placement ■ ESL Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Spanish Language, United States History ■ Total Students: 488 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Community-Based Organizations: Global Kids, Young Citizens’ Center of New York ■ Higher Education Institution: LaGuardia Community College Accountability Reports ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: Earsay Theater Arts ■ Not-for- 06-07 07-08 Profit: Internationals Network for Public Schools (INPS), Bill & Melinda Gates Progress Foundation ■ Corporate: Shearman & Sterling Report BA Quality Review WW EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Queens Leadership & Support: Access to LaGuardia Community College facilities, Global Kids, Young Citizens’ Center, Student Government, Teen PACT Important Information! (Positive Actions and Choices for Teens) ■ Academic: Saturday Literacy/ ■ Students must be limited English Math, Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), After-school Tutoring Program, ■ proficient, living in the United Internship/Community Service Artistic: Theater, Music, Art, Yearbook, Chorus ■ States four years or fewer at the Clubs: Chinese, Latino, South Asian, European, The Girls Project, Movie, time of admission to high school Chess, Math, Forensic Science and whose native language is not English PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ ■ Our school requires an Academic Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Portfolio for Assessment Girls: Basketball, Golf, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Extended Day Program

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS International High School at LaGuardia Community College 9 95 615 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) English taught in all classes, interdisciplinary Q27J Screened instruction, reduced class size (25 students), access to 10 7 20 college classes and facilities

Selection Criteria: Open to New York City residents who have lived in the United States four years or fewer at the time of admission to high school and whose native language is not English.

International High School at LaGuardia Community College DBN 24Q530 ■ 502 JAMAICA HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 167-01 Gothic Drive, Jamaica, NY 11432 Subway: F to 169th Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: Q17, Q43, BX32, Q75 to Hillside Avenue Tel: 718-739-5942 & 168th Street; Q30, Q31 to Homelawn Street & Fax: 718-739-4826 Gothic Drive; Q65 to Gothic Drive & 164th Street E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.jamaicahighschool.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS We are an award-winning school for academic excellence which provides a ■ Priority to Queens residents ■ culturally diverse environment to enrich our students' lives. With high expectations Then to New York City for all of our students, we provide resources to promote personal and academic residents growth to help students excel as productive citizens in the 21st century. ■ For Zoned Program only: priority to students who live in COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS the zoned area ■ Programs: Gateway Institute for Pre-College Education, Academy of Finance Special Education Services and Business, Legal Studies, Computer Science and Engineering, Major Art ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (three-year sequence), College Now, Humanities, Honors, Physical Best, (CTT) School-wide Peer Tutoring ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish ■ Advanced ■ SETSS Placement Courses: Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, French Language, ■ Special Class French Literature, Government and Politics: United States, Spanish Language ELL Programs PARTNERSHIPS ■ ESL ■ Higher Education Institutions: The Sophie Davis School of Biomedical ■ Bilingual Program Education, Long Island University, St. John's University, York College, LaGuardia • Spanish Community College, Queens College, Queensborough Community College Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: Theatre Development Fund (TDF) ■ Total Students: 1505 ■ Not-for-Profit: National Academy Foundation, Forest Hills Community House ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Leadership, Archon, Tutoring, Life Skills Workshop, Accountability Reports Counseling ■ Academic: National Honor Society, Law Team, Debate Team, 06-07 07-08 Mock Trial, Annual Law Day ■ Artistic: Hilltopper, Drama, Music, Art ■ Clubs: Progress CC Gateway Arts Workshop, Science, Tennis, Drama, Haitian, Key, International; Report Teams: Step, Dance, Indian Dance, West Indian, Odasete Dance, Indo- Quality Review PP Caribbean, Water Polo, Medical Club and volunteer work at hospitals and nursing homes PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Football & JV Football, Queens Important Information! Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball, ■ Students can earn up to one year Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, of college credit at Jamaica High Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Fencing, Golf, Handball, Tennis School! SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Cheerleading, Weightlifting

Open House Information Jamaica High School will host several Open House opportunities during the fall. Dates and times will be announced.

Jamaica High School DBN 28Q470 ■ 503 JAMAICA HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Priority to students who apply Zoned Unscreened 9 Academic Comprehensive Program Q26Z and live in the zoned area

Finance Institute and Business Institute (Business) 9 100 273 Focus on finance and tourism in an evolving global economy; Distance Learning/Virtual Enterprise will Q26A Ed. Opt. be incorporated into a curriculum that includes professional internships; Students will benefit from the 10 10 2 academic/professional opportunities Law Studies Institute (Law & Government) 9 226 402 Investigation of corporate, family and criminal law and philosophies of justice; Students explore and Q26B Ed. Opt. research case studies and forensic science; College collaborations, mock trials and competitions; Award- 10 10 10 winning debate and trial teams Gateway Medical/Science Honors Institute (Science & Math) 9 100 312 Challenging honors program with small classes, enrichment, competitions, trips, guest speakers; Focus Q26G Screened Queens on pre-medical studies, internships and intensive 10 10 6 preparation for placement in competitive colleges

Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science 80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Pre-Engineering/Computer Science Institute (Computer Science & Technology) 9 160 379 Series of Design Courses: robotics, structural, mechanical and electronic systems; Focus on project Q26K Screened driven approaches to real life engineering problems; Teams participate in design, production, testing of 10 10 6 products and competitions Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Jamaica High School DBN 28Q470 ■ 504 JOHN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL SLC SCHOOL Address: 101-01 Rockaway Boulevard, Ozone Park, NY 11417 Subway: A to 104th Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: Q7, Q8, Q11, Q21, Q21A, Q41 to Rockaway Tel: 718-322-0500 Boulevard & 102nd Street; Q112 to Liberty Fax: 718-738-9077 Avenue & 105th Street E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/27/Q480

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to District 27 We seek to challenge each and every student to learn to his/her fullest potential. residents We maximize opportunities to address the physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs of each student. ■ Then to Queens residents ■ For Zoned Program only: COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS priority to students who live ■ Programs: Jump Start Academy, Environmental & Science Institute, Health in the zoned area & Sports Careers Institute, Justice, Law & International Studies Institute, Special Education Services Media Communication Arts Institute, Queens Business Institute, College Now ■ Collaborative Team Teaching ■ Language Classes: French, Italian, Latin, Spanish, Spanish Native Language (CTT) Arts ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, ■ SETSS Chemistry, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Spanish ■ Special Class Language, United States History, World History ELL Programs ■ ESL PARTNERSHIPS ■ Bilingual Program ■ Community-Based Organizations: Aspira, Child Center of New York, South • Spanish East Queens Boys and Girls Club, South Asian Youth Action (SAYA!), Justice ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Resource Center Hospital Outreach: Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, Mary Immaculate Hospital ■ Higher Education Institutions: ■ Total Students: 3366 York College, St. John’s University, DeVry University, New York City College of ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Technology (City Tech), New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) ■ Cultural/Arts 9, 10, 11, 12 Organizations: Periwinkle Theater for Youth, Working Playground, Artsonia, Accountability Reports Roundabout Theatre Company ■ Corporate: Home Depot, Con Edison, 06-07 07-08 Bloomberg LP, Queens Chamber of Commerce, UniWorld Media Progress CD Report EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Quality Review WW ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, School Leadership Team, Peer Tutoring, SAT, Saturday Literacy Center, Key Club, Police Athletic League (PAL) Neighborhood cleanup, SAYA! ■ Academic: Yearbook, Campus Newspaper, Important Information! Arista, Math Team, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Queens ■ Community Service Requirement (FIRST) Robotics, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), College ■ Extended Day Program Now ■ Artistic: Play Production ■ Clubs: Foreign Language, Multicultural, Afro- ■ Weekend Program offered American, Asian, Debate, Liberty Partnership, Callandra, Key, National Honor Society, Mock Trial, Moot Court, Film, Photo, Environmental, Model United Nations

■ JUMP START ACADEMY is for all incoming 9th graders. The Jump Start Academy gives students the opportunity to begin their high school career in a smaller, more individualized learning setting. At the Academy, students are supported educationally and socially in making the transition from middle school to high school by having a guidance counselor monitoring and supporting each student’s progress. Reduced class size, extended day programs and summer credit accumulation classes will also support the students. Our teachers and an exciting interdisciplinary curriculum provide a rich instructional experience with additional literacy support and extended day services. We are committed to preparing students for timely graduation and entry into college or careers. At the end of 9th grade, all students will attend the main building for the rest of their high school career. ■ LOCATION—120-27 141st Street, Ozone Park, New York 11416. The phone number is 718-835-6213. Subway: A to Rockaway Boulevard followed by Q7 to Rockaway Boulevard & 140th Street; Bus: Q6 to Sutphin Boulevard & 120th Avenue

John Adams High School DBN 27Q480 ■ 505 JOHN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

SLC SCHOOL Open House PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Football, Information Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball Open House held in October and ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor November. Please contact the Track, Soccer, Softball & JV Softball, Swimming, Volleyball & JV Volleyball school for additional ■ Co-ed: Cricket information. Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Priority to students who apply Zoned Unscreened 9 Academic Comprehensive Program Q10Z and live in the zoned area

Science Institute 9 68 463 (Engineering) Prepares students for careers in science, engineering, Q10A Ed. Opt. medical fields, research, and the environment. 10 10 20 Queens Law and International Studies Institute 9 68 478 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Prepares students in careers in social sciences, law, and Q10B Ed. Opt. international relations; students will participate in Model UN, Moot Court and Mock Trial 10 10 33

Health Careers (Health Professions) 9 102 895 Health Careers includes approved curricula in Medical Laboratory Assisting and a Vision Care Technology Q10C Ed. Opt. program; Students in these Career and Technical Education programs are given the opportunity for paid internships in 10 10 48 hospitals and medical offices

Media & Communication Arts Institute (Teaching) 9 34 201 Prepares students for careers in journalism, video production, studio recording, writing, theater, fine arts; Q10D Ed. Opt. students will participate in the school paper, yearbook, play 10 10 20 productions, and the literary magazine

Adams Business Institute Institute 9 102 591 (Business) Prepares students for careers in business and computer Q10E Ed. Opt. science; students will participate in Virtual Enterprise, Co- Op Tech, and internships 10 10 34

John Adams High School DBN 27Q480 ■ 506 JOHN BOWNE HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 63-25 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11367 Subway: 7 to Flushing-Main Street Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Bus: Q44 to Main Street & Reeves Avenue; Q88 Tel: 718-263-1919 to Main Street Fax: 718-575-4069 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.johnbowne.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City As a Blue Ribbon School, we provide the opportunity for students to achieve residents success through challenging academic standards. Our goal is to graduate lifelong committed learners. ■ For Zoned Program only: priority to students who live in the zoned area COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Programs: A nationally recognized Agriculture program offering majors in Special Education Services the Plant and Animal Sciences, gifted program in Humanities, magnet program ■ Collaborative Team Teaching in Writing, Science Research, College Now, Junior Reserve Officers’ Training (CTT) Corps (JROTC) ■ Language Classes: Chinese, French, Italian, Latin, Spanish ■ SETSS ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, ■ Special Class Chemistry, Chinese Language and Culture, Government and Politics: United ELL Programs States, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, United States History, World ■ ESL History ■ Bilingual Programs • Chinese PARTNERSHIPS • Spanish ■ Community-Based Organizations: Doshi Diagnostic Laboratories, Community ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Mediation Services, South Asian Youth Action (SAYA!), Globe Program Higher Education Institutions: Queensborough Community College, Queens College, ■ Total Students: 3127 LaGuardia Community College, Cornell University, State University of New York ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): (SUNY) Cobleskill, SUNY Morrisville ■ Corporate: Scotts Miracle-Gro, Con 9, 10, 11, 12 Edison Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Progress CB Leadership & Support: Student Union, Peer Mediation, Conflict Resolution Report and Leadership Programs ■ Academic: Math Team, Debate Team, Future Quality Review PP Farmers of America (FFA), Intex, Indo-Pak, Envirothon Team, Mock Trial ■ Artistic: Drama, Literary Magazines ■ Clubs: Chinese, Korean, Journalism, School Newspaper, Foreign Language

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Queens ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Equestrian Team, JROTC

Important Information! ■ Required Summer Sessions for our Introduction to Agriculture Program, Q14B: * Entering Grade 9 Agriculture students are required to attend the summer session on the school’s farm between their 9th and 10th grades * Entering Grade 10 Agriculture students are required to attend the summer session on the school’s farm prior to beginning 10th grade

John Bowne High School DBN 25Q425 ■ 507 JOHN BOWNE HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Priority to students who apply Zoned Q14Z Unscreened 9 Academic Comprehensive Program and live in the zoned area

Center for Writing 9 100 633 (Communications) Offers talented writers challenging courses to explore their Q14A Ed. Opt. gift through creative writing, journalism, drama, literary criticism and research 10 50 43

Introduction to Agriculture (Animal Science) 9 200 884 Plant and animal sciences, small animal care, veterinary technology, horticulture and landscaping; please see Q14B Ed. Opt. "Important Information!" for the required summer 10 25 36 sessions

Science Research Program (Science & Math) 9 120 1031 4-year, hands-on scientific research program in collaboration with Doshi Diagnostic Laboratories; Q14H Screened

Queens career preparation in math, science, medicine, medical lab technology, biotechnology; internships in medical 10 12 46 facilities, colleges/universities, scholarships Selection Criteria: English (85-100) Math (85-100) Social Studies (85-100) Science (85-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

John Bowne High School DBN 25Q425 ■ 508 LAW, GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL Address: Campus Magnet Educational Campus Subway: E, J, Z to Jamaica Center-Parsons/ 207-01 116th Avenue, Cambria Heights, NY 11411 Archer followed by Q4; F to 179th Street followed Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible by Q77 Tel: 718-978-6432 Bus: Q4 to 207th Street & Linden Boulevard; Q77 Fax: 718-978-6749 to 116th Avenue & Francis Lewis Boulevard E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.lawandgovernment.com

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City We offer a small school setting ocusing on academic excellence, leadership and residents citizenship skills to prepare students for careers in law and other public service fields. Themes of Law, Government and Community Service are infused in the Special Education Services curriculum. ■ SETSS ■ Special Class COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Honors Classes, Introduction to Law, Family, Civil, Criminal, ■ ESL Constitutional, Environmental Law, Forensics, African Studies, Technology Enrollment (10/31/2008) Integration; Internships and Community Service Learning Projects, Department ■ ■ ■ Total Students: 530 of Education FitnessGram Program Language Class: Spanish Advanced ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Placement Courses: English Language and Composition, English Literature 9, 10, 11, 12 and Composition, Environmental Science, Government and Politics: United States, United States History Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress CC ■ Community-Based Organization: Community Mediation Services ■ Hospital Report ■ Quality Outreach: Jamaica Hospital Clinic Higher Education Institutions: Hofstra Review PP University, St. John’s University, Queens College, Queensborough Community College ■ Not-for-Profit: Great Books Foundation ■ Corporate: New York City Corporation Counsel, Brown, Raysman, Felder & Millstein LLP, Lawrence & Important Information! ■ ■ Junior and Senior Theses are Bailey LLP Other: New York City Fire Department (FDNY), United States required for graduation Department of Probation and Parole, New York City Police Department ■ 200 Community Service Learning Community Outreach—105th Pct. hours required for annotated diploma EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student/Senior Council, Intrepid Sails Program, New York City School Construction Authority Summer Internship Program ■ Academic: Arista, School News Magazine, Yearbook, Mock Trial, Moot Court, Model Congress, Model United Nations, Lincoln-Douglas Debates, Extended Day, SAT, Regents Prep, Regents/RCT Prep Academy, Financial Literacy ■ Artistic: Queens Art & Scenic Design Club, Performing Dance Workshop, Chorus, Annual Spring Open House Showcase—Dance & Design ■ Clubs: FDNY Explorers, Community Service Crew Information PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Open House information will be ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Football & JV Football, Indoor posted on the school website: Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Gymnastics, www.lawandgovernment.com. Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Girls’ Cheerleading Squad SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Law, Government and Community Service 9 150 692 (Law & Government) A law infused curriculum; links include local colleges, Q54A Ed. Opt. governmental agencies and law firms 10 20 24

Law, Government and Community Service High School DBN 29Q494 ■ 509 LONG ISLAND CITY HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 14-30 Broadway, Long Island City, NY 11106 Subway: N, W to Broadway Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: Q19A, Q102, Q104 to Broadway & 21st Tel: 718-545-7095 Street Fax: 718-545-2980 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/30/Q450

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City Our academically and aesthetically enriched programs offer superb preparation residents for college, career and life in a nurturing environment. Long Island City High School's unique Personalized Learning Environments allow students to benefit ■ For Zoned Program only: from all the personalization of a small high school while still taking advantage of priority to students who live in the richness, depth and breadth of offerings that a large high school can provide. the zoned area Every ninth grade student is enrolled in an Advisory class that meets every day Special Education Services and which is custom-designed to ensure a smooth, productive transition to high ■ Collaborative Team Teaching school from the middle school environment. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Special Class ■ Programs: Gifted program with honors level and Advanced Placement classes ELL Programs in all academic subjects; Culinary Arts and Technology, Humanities and the Arts ■ ESL Education including Art, Music, Computers, Theater, Technology, College Now, ■ Bilingual Program College Advancement Program, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for • Spanish Undergraduate Programs (GEAR-UP) ■ Language Classes: Bengali, Chinese, Enrollment (10/31/2008) French, Italian, Latin, Modern Greek, Portuguese, Spanish, Spanish Native Language Arts ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Art History, Biology, Calculus ■ Total Students: 3204 AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese Language and Culture, Computer Science ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): AB, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, 9, 10, 11, 12 European History, French Language, Government and Politics: United States, Accountability Reports Italian Language and Culture, Music Theory, Psychology, Spanish Language, 06-07 07-08 Spanish Literature, Statistics, Studio Art: 2-D Design, Studio Art: 3-D Design,

Queens Progress Studio Art: Drawing, United States History Report BB Quality Review PW PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Global Kids, The United Way ■ Hospital Outreach: Elmhurst Memorial Hospital ■ Higher Education Institutions: St. John’s University, LaGuardia Community College, Queens College, Hunter College, Columbia University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Metropolitan Opera, New York Philharmonic, Mannes School of Music, Socrates Sculpture Park, Irondale Ensemble ■ Corporate: BRGuest, Inc. ■ Other: Careers in Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) Open House EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Information ■ To learn when our Open House events Leadership & Support: National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Aspira, Junior ■ will take place, please write to us at Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Academic: Over 20 Multicultural and ■ [email protected] or call the Interdisciplinary Clubs Artistic: Winter and Spring Concerts, Art Exhibits, Fall Principal's Office at 718-545-7095 and Spring Dramatic and Musical Productions, Multicultural Festival x1131 and just ask to be notified! PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cricket, Cross Country, Fencing, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball

Long Island City High School DBN 30Q450 ■ 510 LONG ISLAND CITY HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS 9 Zoned Priority to students who apply and Academic Comprehensive Program Q29Z Unscreened 10 live in the zoned area

West Queens Center for the Humanities and the Sciences 9 300 1079 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Courses in Art, Music, History, Literature, Writing and Q29H Screened Foreign Languages, as well as classroom and research 10 20 42 experiences in the Sciences and Mathematics

Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Culinary Institute (Culinary Arts) 9 150 1071 Preparation for high level, professional experiences Q29J Screened in gourmet cooking, food preparation, and restaurant management 10 15 48 Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Opera Institute (Performing Arts) 9 34 143 Study of the principles, practices, methods and history of opera, music theory, voice training; opportunities Q29K Screened for both performances and academic study, Master classes with faculty, stage movement study, visits to the 10 10 6 Metropolitan Opera Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100)

Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Queens Review of Attendance & Punctuality Orchestra Academy (Performing Arts) 9 34 168 Development of orchestral performance skills; classical and jazz centered elements, performance, reading, Q29L Screened writing, music theory training; opportunities for performance and skill development in classical and jazz 10 10 7 repertoire; Master classes with faculty Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Long Island City High School DBN 30Q450 ■ 511 MARTIN VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 230-17 Hillside Avenue, Queens Village, NY 11427 Subway: F to Jamaica-179th Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: Q43 to Hillside Avenue & 232nd Street; Tel: 718-776-4728 Q46 to Union Turnpike & 232nd Street Fax: 718-217-6287 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.MVBHSonline.com

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Queens residents The mission of Martin Van Buren High School is to develop academic excellence and to provide athletic and other activities which foster student achievement. ■ Then to New York City The school's motto, “Solid lines of communication promote knowledge and residents understanding,” expresses the philosophy of a school that promotes success ■ For Zoned Program only: through problem-solving, personal and academic growth and opportunities to priority to students who live in develop leadership skills. We involve faculty, parents and students in planning the zoned area and implementing school programs. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: Intel Science/Social Science Research, Business and ■ SETSS Computer Technology, Bridge to Medicine Program, College Now, ■ Special Class Scholars’ Institute, Pre-Medical Program, African American Studies Course ■ Special Class for Hearing ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Calculus AB, Impaired Students English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, United ELL Programs States History ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Little Neck Young Men’s Hebrew ■ Total Students: 2950 Association (YMHA), Beacon Works Program, City Scholars Program, Queens ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Public Library, Police Athletic League (PAL) ■ Hospital Outreach: Long Island 9, 10, 11, 12 Jewish Medical Center ■ Higher Education Institutions: LaGuardia Community Accountability Reports College, Queensborough Community College, York College, Adelphi University,

Queens 06-07 07-08 St. John’s University Progress Report BB Quality EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Review PP ■ Leadership & Support: Youth in Action, Leaders Organization, Student Organization, Computer Aided Design (CAD) ■ Academic: Mock Trial and Moot Court Law Competition Teams, Lincoln-Douglas Debate Team, Close-Up in Washington, DC ■ Artistic: Annual Spring Drama Production, Performing Dance Workshop, Fashion Show, Band and Chorus ■ Clubs: Key Club, “Beeline” (Newspaper), “Futura” (Yearbook), “Currents” (Literary Magazine) Important Information! ■ Student Summer Orientation PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Baseball

Open House Information Please call our school at 718-776-4728 ext. 140 for dates and times.

Martin Van Buren High School DBN 26Q435 ■ 512 MARTIN VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Priority to students who apply Zoned Unscreened 9 Academic Comprehensive Program Q38Z and live in the zoned area

School of Business and Computer Studies 9 350 991 (Business) Prepare for today’s business world through college Q38A Ed. Opt. prep and career oriented courses, 10 fully-networked computer labs, Tech-Prep and Cooperative Education 10 35 40

Center for the Study of Natural/Behavioral Sciences 9 100 534 (Science & Math) Q38J Screened Opportunities to do original investigations in science research classes, enrichment courses in all levels of 10 34 23 science and participation in science competitions

Martin Van Buren High School DBN 26Q435 ■ 513 MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL Address: Campus Magnet Educational Campus Subway: E, J, Z to Jamaica Center-Parsons/ 207-01 116th Avenue, Cambria Heights, NY 11411 Archer followed by Q4; F to 179th Street followed Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible by Q77 Tel: 718-978-1837 Bus: Q4 to 207th Street & Linden Boulevard; Fax: 718-978-2063 Q77 to 116th Avenue & Francis Lewis Boulevard E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/29/Q492

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City Our school is committed to preparing students for the challenges of 21st century residents America: to think creatively and critically and to be productive, innovative and successful. Special Education Services ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Special Class ■ Programs: Academic Intervention Services, Magnet Programs in Math, ELL Programs Science, Science Research and Technology, United States Department of ■ ESL Agriculture (USDA) Research, York Globe/Bridge to Medicine, Arista, Tech Prep/ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Career, Pathways, Queens Bridge to Medicine, Publicolor (students trained ■ ■ Total Students: 490 to engage in commercial painting) Language Classes: French, Spanish ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, Economics: 9, 10, 11, 12 Macro, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, United States History Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress ■ Hospital Outreach: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center ■ Higher Education Report CB Quality Institutions: York College, Queensborough Community College, Queens Review PW College, The City College of New York, St. John’s University, DeVry University ■ Not-for-Profit: MOUSE, Inc. ■ Other: Queens Academy of Physicians EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: PM School, Peer Mentoring, Extended Day ■ Queens Academic: Debate, Yearbook, Newspaper, Regents Preparatory Academy, Mouse Squad, Multi Media (students trained to create documentaries and music videos), Public Speaking, Odyssey Ware (online instructional course) ■ Artistic: Band, Step Team, Chorus ■ Clubs: USDA Research, Freshman Arista PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Football & JV Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Cheerleading, HOOP IT UP BATTLE WEEK Intramurals

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Science Research 9 140 693 (Science & Math) Focuses on academic excellence, meeting all standards via Q55A Ed. Opt. the integration of scientific and technological instruction 10 25 27

Mathematics, Science Research and Technology Magnet High School DBN 29Q492 ■ 514 MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL AT LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Address: 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101 Subway: 7 to 33rd Street; E, G, R, V to Queens Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Plaza Tel: 718-349-4000 Bus: Q32, Q60 to Queens Boulevard & 31st Fax: 718-349-4003 Street; Q39 to Thomson Avenue & Van Dam E-Mail: [email protected] Street Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/24/Q520

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to District 24 and 30 Our mission is to offer students opportunities to achieve success by providing students/residents a small personalized environment on a college campus. We provide concrete experiences which will help students connect to the next stages of their academic ■ Then to Queens students and social lives as well as their careers. They have open access to the campus ■ Then to New York City of LaGuardia Community College and may enroll in college classes as part of residents their high school instructional program. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: During the 9th and 10th grades, the focus of instruction is academic ■ SETSS and literacy skill development to prepare students for college coursework in the ■ Special Class 11th and 12th grades. All students are expected to attempt college coursework ELL Programs prior to their high school graduation. A daily seminar, intended to provide ■ ESL additional support for our high school students who are enrolled in college Enrollment (10/31/2008) courses, is a requirement of the program. After graduation from our high school, students may earn their Associates Degree from LaGuardia Community College ■ Total Students: 449 by remaining at the school for an additional year. The Middle College faculty is ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): engaged in a collaboration between Bard College and their Masters in Teaching 9, 10, 11, 12 Program. Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress ■ Higher Education Institutions: LaGuardia Community College, Bard College Report CB Quality Review PW EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: National Honor Society, Peer Counseling, Conflict Resolution, Adventure Leadership, Middle College National Consortium ■ Academic: Journalism, Early College Program ■ Artistic: Theatre, Studio Art, Important Information! Computer Generated Art ■ Performance/Portfolio-based assessment required PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Internships required Queens ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Handball, Outdoor Track, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Golf, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Middle College High School at LaGuardia Community College 9 97 1494 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Q30J Screened Portfolio-based assessment and mandatory out-of- school internships 10 10 81 Selection Criteria: English (65-100) Math (65-100) Social Studies (65-100) Science (65-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 1-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 1-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Middle College High School at LaGuardia Community College DBN 24Q520 ■ 515 NEWCOMERS HIGH SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Address: 28-01 41st Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101 Subway: 7, N, W to Queensborough Plaza; E, G, Site Accessibility: Not Accessible R, V to Queens Plaza; F to Queensbridge-21st Tel: 718-937-6005 Street Fax: 718-917-6316 Bus: Q19A, Q32, Q39, Q60, Q61, Q66, Q67, E-Mail: [email protected] Q101, Q102, B61 to Queens Plaza Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/30/Q555

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to Queens residents At Newcomers High School, we will help you to learn English quickly - all of living in the United States our students receive intensive English instruction. We provide outstanding less than one year, who have bilingual and English as a Second Language programs which lead to a New never attended school in this York State high school diploma. In addition, our school offers many after-school, country and whose native Saturday tutoring programs, athletics, art, media and technology classes that language is not English; must give support to the English-language learner. Our multicultural student body and have completed 8th grade in staff welcome the new immigrant. Students meet other students from their own their country of origin part of the world and from far-away places. Special Education Services COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Services Provided as Needed ■ Programs: Intensive ESL and bilingual programs, College Now, Virtual ELL Programs Enterprise, computer classes, Math Team, Spanish Honors classes, instrumental ■ ESL music, choral, art, media/TV production studio, Photoshop ■ Advanced ■ Bilingual Programs Placement Courses: Art History, Calculus AB, Chinese Language and Culture, • Bengali French Language, Government and Politics: United States, Spanish Language, • Chinese Spanish Literature • French • Spanish PARTNERSHIPS ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Community-Based Organizations: Queens Community House, Project Q, Elmcor Community Services, New Immigrant Empowerment Group, ■ Total Students: 864 YMCA, 21st Century, Workforce1, One-to-World ■ Hospital Outreach: Dental ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Clinic, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, Lenox Hill Hospital ■ Higher Education 9, 10, 11, 12

Queens Institutions: LaGuardia Community College, York College, Lehman College, Accountability Reports Queens College, New York University, Columbia University-Teachers College 06-07 07-08 ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Queens Progress Report AA Museum, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, American Place Theater, Museum of Television and Radio, Museum of Quality WO Review the Moving Image, The Noguchi Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Repertorio Espanol Bilingual Theater, Center for Arts Education, New-York Historical Society, Guggenheim Museum ■ Not-for-Profit: South Asian Youth Action (SAYA!), Senior Action for Gay Environment, Council for Unity, Anti- Defamation League, Facing History and Ourselves, Global Kids, Earsay, Virtual Important Information! Enterprise Organization, Human Rights Commission, Make the Road by Walking, ■ Daily After-school Tutoring Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History ■ Other: City Hall Academy, Youth ■ After-school availability of in Government, AMERIGROUP Library and Computer rooms EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Senior Council, Student Government, Peer Mediation, Council of Student Activities (helping students to integrate into US society) ■ Academic: National Honor Society, Math Team, Model United Nations, Science Club, Computer Technology, After-school Tutorial, Saturday Academic Program

Newcomers High School DBN 30Q555 ■ 516 NEWCOMERS HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

■ Artistic: Dance, Video/Media Team, Chorus, Orchestra, Art Club, Multicultural Talent Show, International Food Festival, Latin Dance, Annual Winter Concert/ Spring Concert ■ Clubs: Yearbook, Chess, Fitness, Pep Team PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Handball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Cricket

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Newcomers High School (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Q98A Screened 9 150 New Program

Selection Criteria: Open to Queens residents who have lived in the United States less than one year, who have never attended high school in this country and whose native language is not English; students must have completed 8th grade in their country of origin Queens Open House Information Early November - please call school for Open House dates and times .

Newcomers High School DBN 30Q555 ■ 517 NEWTOWN HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 48-01 90th Street, Elmhurst, NY 11373 Subway: G, R, V to Grand Avenue-Newtown Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: Q11 to Woodhaven Boulevard & Broadway; Tel: 718-595-8400 Q29 to Queens Boulevard & Broadway; Q 58 to Fax: 718-699-8584 Corona Avenue & 90th Street; Q72 to Corona E-Mail: [email protected] Avenue & Junction Boulevard Website: www.newtownhighschool.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to Queens residents We are devoted to building a community of critical thinkers. We embrace diversity as an aid to learning and to the development of strong community spirit. We ■ For Zoned Program only: strive to produce graduates with a solid intellectual and ethical foundation. Our priority to students who live in proud history of serving the community and our student body provides a school the zoned area tradition that inspires and cultivates hard work and success. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: Fine Arts (drawing, fashion, computer art, graphics and art ■ SETSS electives), New York State- approved Career and Technical Education programs ■ Special Class in New Media/E-Commerce and Architecture; Pre-Engineering, A+ Certification ELL Programs Computer Repair, Science Research, Keyboard, Microsoft Office Specialist ■ ESL (Access, Excel, Power Point and Word), Adobe Web Certification and Flash and ■ Bilingual Programs Dreamweaver, IT Technology, Network Cabling, Robotics, Journalism, Writing • Chinese Project, Classical Guitar Classes ■ Language Classes: Chinese, Chinese • Korean Native Language Arts, French, Korean, Spanish, Spanish Native Language Arts ■ • Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chinese Language and Culture, English Literature and Composition, Spanish Language, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Spanish Literature, United States History ■ Total Students: 3159 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS 9, 10, 11, 12 ■ Community-Based Organization: Forest Hills Community House ■ Higher Accountability Reports Education Institutions: Queensborough Community College, LaGuardia

Queens 06-07 07-08 Community College, St. John’s University, Queens College, New York Institute ■ Progress CB of Technology (NYIT), The City College of New York (CCNY) Corporate: Mitel Report Corporation, CES Industries Quality Review PP EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Organization, Leadership Class, Spark Peer Helpers, Mediation and Negotiation ■ Academic: Science Fair, Year Book, Math and Language Magazines, Moot Court, Robotics, Arista, Mu Alpha Theta - Math Honor Society, School Newspaper - The Tower ■ Artistic: Literary Magazines, Multicultural Show, School Play, Concerts, Art Shows, Dance ■ Clubs: Key, Spanish, Chinese, Korean Literary, Chess, Principal’s Scholars, Bengali, Photography, Poetry, History, Foreign Language, Art Portfolio PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Important Information! ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross ■ Extended Day Program ■ Country, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Student Summer Orientation Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Outdoor ■ Weekend Program offered Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Wrestling, Volleyball, Bowling, Handball, Girls' Softball, Track

Newtown High School DBN 24Q455 ■ 518 NEWTOWN HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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Priority to students who apply and Zoned Unscreened 9 Academic Comprehensive Program Q34Z live in the zoned area

Business Institute (Business) 9 170 834 Accounting, Electronic Information Processing, Desktop Q34A Ed. Opt. Publishing, Web Page Design, e-commerce, Microsoft Office certification training 10 15 64 Pre-Engineering & Computer Technology (Engineering) 9 130 694 Drafting, Engineering, Architecture, Computer Assisted Drawing, A+ certification (computer repair), Network Q34J Screened Cabling (telecommunication), Digital Electronics, 10 24 40 Computer Applications Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Major Art (Visual Art & Design) 9 31 262 Art, Commercial Art, Fashion Design and Illustration, Q34K Audition Drawing, Painting, 3D Design, Computer Art, Printmaking 10 15 11 Audition Information: Prepare a portfolio of 8-10 pieces of original work (no cartoons). There will be a test that includes drawing from still life and six drawings from imagination. Art auditions are scheduled during January Regents Week.

Art auditions are scheduled during January Regents Week. Students are to bring eight pieces of art work (no cartoons). Queens

Open House Information Our Open House is tentatively scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2009. Please call the school at 718-595-8400 for details.

Newtown High School DBN 24Q455 ■ 519 PAN AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Address: Elmhurst Educational Campus Subway: 7 to Junction Boulevard; G, R, V to 45-10 94th Street, Elmhurst, NY 11373 Grand Avenue-Newtown followed by Q58 Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: Q58 to Corona Avenue & 94th Street; Q72 Tel: 718-271-3602 to Junction Boulevard & 45th Avenue Fax: 718-271-4041 E-Mail: [email protected]

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City The Pan American International High School is a diverse learning community residents who have lived of recently-immigrated English Language Learners (ELL). Our primary focus in the United States four is on English language development, while providing opportunities to enrich years or fewer at the time of Spanish language skills. Students will learn about Latin American themes admission to high school and and topics which are integrated into both classroom learning and community whose native language is not service projects. The Puentes Program, a partnership of our school with the English Latin American Integration Center, cultivates the leadership of students in their communities through service learning projects and internships. We are Special Education Services committed to creating an environment that values students’ cultures, native ■ SETSS languages and individual differences, while preparing them for success as they ELL Programs navigate a changing world. ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ School Opened: Sept 2007 ■ Programs: Community Service Learning, Internships; All classes are ■ Total Students: 172 centered around Latin American themes ■ Language Class: Spanish Native ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Language Arts 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Community-Based Organization: Latin American Integration Center 06-07 07-08 ■ Not-for-Profit: Internationals Network for Public Schools Progress Report N/A N/A Quality N/A N/A

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Important Information! ■ Internship Requirement ■ Our school requires an Academic ■ Community Service Requirement Portfolio for Assessment

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Pan American International High School Q03A Screened 9 108 192 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary)

Selection Criteria: New York City residents living in this country four years or fewer of limited English proficiency

Pan American International High School DBN 24Q296 ■ 520 PATHWAYS COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL: A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL

Address: 109-89 204th Street, St. Albans, NY 11412 Subway: F to 169th Street followed by Q77 Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: Q77 to Francis Lewis Boulevard & Hollis Tel: 718-454-4957 Avenue; Q2 to Hollis Avenue & 204th Street; Q83 Fax: 718-454-4892 to Murdock Avenue & 204th Street E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.pathwaysprep.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th Pathways College Preparatory School (PCPS) is a community that educates graders the mind, body and soul of each of our students in preparation for entrance into ■ Then to students who attend and success in college and careers. Through our partnerships with families and an information session community organizations, graduates from PCPS use their experiences to think ■ Then to Queens residents critically about personal, political and professional responsibility and the impact ■ Then to New York City of their choices on their lives, their communities and the world at large. residents COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Special Education Services ■ Programs: College Ed (College Board Program), College Summit, Service ■ Collaborative Team Teaching Learning After-school Program, Advisory, School-wide Enrichment, Sports and (CTT) Arts After-school Program (four days per week), Princeton Review, Advancement ■ SETSS via Individual Determination (AVID) Program ■ Language Class: Spanish ELL Programs ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Economics: Macro, Economics: Micro, ■ ESL English Literature and Composition Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 521 PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Community-Based Organization: Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation ■ ■ 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Not-for-Profit: College Board Corporate: Merrill Lynch Accountability Reports EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 06-07 07-08 ■ Academic: National Honor Society ■ Clubs: Variety of clubs available Progress N/A N/A Report PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Quality PP Review ■ Boys: Basketball & JV Basketball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball Club, Cheerleading Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform Open House Information Queens dress code Information Sessions are held on Thursday evenings ■ Extended Day, 8:15 AM - 3:30 PM from 6 PM - 7 PM: September 24, October 8, October 22, and (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and November 12, 2009. Please call 718-454-4957 so we are prepared Thursdays) to accommodate everyone. If you are unable to attend meetings in the evenings, please call to make an appointment.

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Pathways College Preparatory School: A College Limited Board School Q09R 9 81 294 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

Pathways College Preparatory School: A College Board School DBN 29Q259 ■ 521 PREPARATORY ACADEMY FOR WRITERS: A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL

Address: Springfield Gardens Educational Campus Subway: E, J, Z to Jamaica Center- 143-10 Springfield Boulevard Parsons/Archer followed by Q85; F to Springfield Gardens, NY 11413 Jamaica-179th Street followed by Q77 Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: Q77, Q85 to 143rd Street & Tel: 718-949-8405 Springfield Boulevard Fax: 718-525-8495 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.prepacademyforwriters.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School is a new small school attend an information session committed to combining a challenging curriculum with a focus on writing and publishing. Students will learn to think critically, to communicate effectively, and ■ Then to New York City to be open to a wide range of ideas and experiences. Students in all programs residents will write for publication, both in print and online forums. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: Individualized College, Academic and Career Planning; Advisory, ■ SETSS Focus on Developing Strong Writing Skills ■ Language Classes: Chinese ELL Programs (Mandarin), French, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English ■ ESL Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Enrollment (10/31/2008) Science ■ Total Students: 299 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Community-Based Organizations: Crossroads Connection, Inc. Hospital Outreach: Monsignor Fitzpatrick Pavilion Nursing Home ■ Cultural/Arts Accountability Reports Organization: Learning Through an Expanded Arts Program (LEAP) 06-07 07-08 Progress N/A N/A EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Report ■ ■ Quality Leadership & Support: Student Government, Student Leadership Artistic: Review PP Creative Writing Club ■ Clubs: Intramural Athletics, Chess, Technology

Queens PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball Open House Information Held several times during the Important Information! fall and spring semesters. ■ Our school observes a uniform Please check with your dress code policy guidance counselor for ■ Extended Day Program date and times. ■ Community Service component

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9 81 256 Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board Limited School Q84A Unscreened (Communications) 10 8 7

Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School DBN 29Q283 ■ 522 QUEENS COLLEGIATE: A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL

Address: 167-01 Gothic Drive, Jamaica, NY 11432 Subway: F to 169th Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: Q17, Q43, BX32, Q75 to Hillside Avenue Tel: 718-658-4016 & 168th Street; Q30, Q31 to Homelawn Street & Fax: 718-658-5149 Gothic Drive; Q65 to Gothic Drive & 164th Street E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://queenscollegiate.wordpress.com

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Queens Collegiate: A College Board School is a small school committed to ■ Priority to students who international affairs and providing our students with the tools to encourage strong attend an information session communication skills. Students will be inspired to set the highest academic ■ Then to New York City standards and career goals for themselves. They will learn to think critically, to residents communicate effectively and be open to a wide range of experiences. Student Special Education Services empowerment and work ethic are hallmarks of Queens Collegiate. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: College Preparatory program, College Board programs ■ Special Class (SpringBoard, CollegeEd, MyRoad), Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation, ELL Programs Advisory, Student trips to colleges and universities, PSAT for 9th & 10th, SAT Prep, Individualized RoadMap to success, Additional AP courses may be added ■ ESL as we expand; Technology including ActiveBoards, ActiveSlates & ActivVotes in Enrollment (10/31/2008) every classroom; Citi Global Encounters Program (collaboration with students ■ School Opened: Sept 2008 in India in the 2008-2009 school year); CityLore (brings the city’s neighborhoods ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): and ethnic history into our classrooms) ■ Language Classes: French, Spanish 6, 9, 10, 11 ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, English ■ Expected Grade Language and Composition, Spanish Language, United States History, World Configuration: 6-12 History Accountability Reports PARTNERSHIPS 06-07 07-08 ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Carnegie Hall, CityLore ■ Not-for-Profit: The Progress Report N/A N/A College Board, The International Research & Education Network (iEARN)-an Quality online collaboration for students and teachers around the world Review N/A N/A EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Council, Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Peer Tutoring, Advisory, Community Volunteer Opportunities ■ Academic: School Newspaper, After-school Academic Support, National Honor Society, Law Team ■ Clubs: Muslim Student Association, Science, Queens Drama, Key, International, Step Team, Art, Wrestling, Tech Support PSAL SPORTS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Football & JV Football, Golf, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Fencing SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Cheerleading

Open House Information Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 10:00 AM

Queens Collegiate: A College Board School DBN 28Q310 ■ 523 QUEENS COLLEGIATE: A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

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Limited Queens Collegiate: A College Board School Q05A 9 81 260 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code: navy or khaki pants or skirt (no jeans); white, navy or royal blue collared shirt (button down or polo); white, navy or royal blue sweater or sweatshirt (must have school crest, must not have a hood); black or white shoes. Jeans are allowed on Fridays with a uniform shirt. All tops (shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts) must be devoid Queens of writing or graphics and must have a QC crest on the garment. Iron-on crests are available at the school for $4 each. ■ Student and Parent Summer Orientation ■ Our school requires an Academic Portfolio for graduation ■ Extended Day Programs offered ■ Community Service Requirement ■ Each student is expected to take 2 AP courses before graduation ■ Students are expected to take four years of a second language

Queens Collegiate: A College Board School DBN 28Q310 ■ 483524 QUEENS GATEWAY TO HEALTH SCIENCES SECONDARY SCHOOL Address: 150-91 87th Road, Jamaica, NY 11432 Subway: F to Parsons Boulevard Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: Q25, Q34 to Parsons Boulevard & 87th Tel: 718-739-8080 Road; Q43 to Hillside Avenue & 150th Street; Q65 Fax: 718-739-8778 to 164th Street & 87th Road Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/28/Q680

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School (Gateway), “The Public graders School with a Private Flair,” is committed to discipline and hard work. We are proud of the high academic achievement of our students. We are currently recognized ■ Then to District 28 residents for our performance in mathematics, scoring among the top ten schools in the ■ Then to District 29 residents city. Our focus is on Health Careers and students are required to participate in ■ Then to Queens residents the Hospital Experience Program at Queens Hospital Center. Our staff is part of Special Education Services a nurturing school environment that includes involved parents and supportive ■ SETSS partners. Together, we hold high expectations for the success of all students. ELL Programs ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Programs: PSAT/SAT Prep (students in grades 9-11 must take the PSAT ■ Total Students: 623 examination at Queens Gateway each October), Extended Day Tutorials, College Now, Summer Research at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Summer ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Hospital Experience Program for new students, Hospital Internships, Medical 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Distinguished Speaker Series, Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America Accountability Reports (LEDA), Bridge to Medicine, Middle Grades Initiative (MGI), Gaining Early 06-07 07-08 Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP), Facing ■ Progress BA History and Ourselves (FHAO), Guidance Advisories Language Class: Report ■ Quality Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, English Review PP Literature and Composition, United States History PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organization: Gateway Institute for Pre-College Education ■ Hospital Outreach:Queens Hospital Center, Mount Sinai Hospital Important Information! ■ ■ of Queens, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Higher Education Institutions: We plan to move to 160-20 York College, Queens College Goethals Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432 in 2010! ■ EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Hospital Experience Program ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Leadership Class, Guidance required Workshops, College Prep Workshops, Annual Blood Drive, Disaster Relief Queens Initiatives, Breast Cancer Awareness Program, Feed the Hungry Campaign, Santa’s Helpers Toy Drive, St. Jude’s Research Center ■ Academic: Regents Tutoring, Academic Intervention Services, Teacher Assistant Program (TAP), Open House Chorus and Band, Independent Study, Arista, Fed Challenge, Quality of Life Project, Mock Trial, PM School ■ Artistic: Band, Hands-on Science Enrichment, Information Ballroom Dancing, Salsa Dancing ■ Clubs: Caribbean, Yearbook, Health School tours available on Thursdays, by appointment. Science, Club Etiquette, Boys and Girls Soccer, Boys Basketball, Floor Hockey, Please call school for Table Tennis, Martial Arts, Volleyball additional information. SCHOOL SPORTS ■ CHAMPS (Cooperative, Healthy, Active, Motivated, Positive Students) Morning Fitness Program, Boys Basketball, Boys and Girls Soccer, Floor Hockey and Table Tennis

Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School DBN 28Q680 ■ 525 QUEENS GATEWAY TO HEALTH SCIENCES SECONDARY SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

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Queens Gateway to Health Sciences 9 108 1616 (Health Professions) To provide ongoing exposure to the health science careers. Q57A Screened All students are required to take four years of mathematics and science. 10 10 74

Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School DBN 28Q680 ■ 526 QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR INFORMATION, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY Address: Far Rockaway Educational Campus Subway: A to Beach 25th Street 821 Bay 25th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 Bus: Q22A to Bay 24th Street & Bayswater Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Avenue; Q22 to Beach 29th Street & Seagirt Tel: 718-868-2978 Boulevard; Q113 to Mott Avenue Fax: 718-868-1653 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.QueensIRT.org

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Our school offers a small, student-centered learning community committed to ■ Priority to students who providing a challenging academic program for students of diverse backgrounds, attend an information session achievement levels and interests. The Queens Library and our other partners ■ Then to New York City will challenge students to use various technological tools to expand their residents intellects and talents through scientific research, field-based learning, web- Special Education Services based communication and problem-solving projects. Our goal is for each student ■ Collaborative Team Teaching to acquire the ability to access, interpret and use information in an effort to (CTT) communicate effectively. ■ SETSS ■ Special Class COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Research, Youth Development via Advisory classes, Student ■ ESL Government & Youth Court; Algebra-based Physics, Robotics, Creative Writing ■ Language Class: Spanish Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ School Opened: Sept 2008 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Community-Based Organizations: Queens Library, Bridging Education and 9, 10, 11 Excellence Unlimited ■ Higher Education Institutions: Columbia University ■ Expected Grade School of Engineering, St. John’s University, New York City College of Technology, Configuration: 9-12 Queens College, Polytechnic University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Accountability Reports American Museum of Natural History ■ Corporate: Rosendale Technologies, Inc. ■ Financial Institution: Credit Suisse ■ Other: National Aeronautics and 06-07 07-08 Progress Space Administration (NASA), The Port Authority of New York (NY) / New Jersey Report N/A N/A (NJ) Quality N/A N/A Review EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Big Brother/Sister Mentors, Conflict Resolution, Peer Tutoring, Community Service, Youth Advisory Council, Peer Mediation and Negotiation ■ Academic: Honor Society, Science Research, Newspaper, Important Information! For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) FIRST Robotics Queens ■ Extended Day Program offered Team 2895, FIRST Tech Challenge Team 3343 ■ Artistic: Theater Arts, Digital ■ Student and Parent Summer Photography, Instrumental/vocal Music, Dance ■ Clubs: Hip-Hop Dance, Orientation Ballroom Dance, Newspaper, Robotics, Photography, Math, Science, Web ■ Our school observes a uniform Design dress code ■ Our school requires an Academic PSAL SPORTS Portfolio for graduation ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, ■ Internship Requirement Football & JV Football, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming ■ Girls: ■ Community Service Requirement Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball

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Queens High School for Information, Research Limited 9 108 341 and Technology Q06A (Science & Math) Unscreened 10 10 11

Queens High School for Information, Research and Technology DBN 27Q302 ■ 527 QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES AT YORK COLLEGE SPECIALIZED SCHOOL Address: 94-50 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433 Subway: E, J, Z to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Avenue Tel: 718-657-3181 Bus: Q4, Q5, Q42, Q83, Q84, Q85 to Archer Fax: 718-657-2579 Avenue & Guy R. Brewer Boulevard; Q9, Q41, Q44, Website: http://qhss.org Q54, Q56 to Guy R. Brewer Boulevard & Jamaica Avenue; Q17, Q30, Q31 to Merrick Boulevard & Archer Avenue

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City Our school is dedicated to providing a challenging college preparatory curriculum residents emphasizing the sciences and mathematics, in collaboration with York College/ CUNY. Founded in September 2002, the school is one of eight specialized ■ Acceptance is based on high schools which admit students by scores earned on the Specialized High the score attained on the School Admissions Examination. The philosophy of the school recognizes that Specialized High Schools students are often more successful in college and careers when nurtured in a Admissions Test (SHSAT) small learning community. In keeping with this philosophy, the school has only Special Education Services approximately 100 students in each entering class and maintains an average ■ Services Provided as Needed class size of 25. ELL Programs ■ ESL COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Programs: Research mentorships with York College faculty, internships that ■ Total Students: 404 help students develop research skills and increase career opportunities, College ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Now, college tours, Debate Team, Math Team Language Classes: Chinese ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 (Mandarin), French, Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Literature and Composition, Accountability Reports French Language, Physics B, Spanish Language, United States History 06-07 07-08 Progress AA PARTNERSHIPS Report ■ ■ Quality Hospital Outreach: Mount Sinai School of Medicine Higher Education Review PP Institution: York College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: 92nd Street Y, Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning Queens Important Information! EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ This is one of New York City’s ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Leadership Class, Peer Tutoring, eight (8) Specialized High Schools Peer Counseling, Peer Mediation ■ Academic: Science Olympiad, Math Team, that requires the Specialized High Arista Honor Society, Newspaper, Literary Magazine, Model United Nations (UN) Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). ■ Artistic: Chorus, Jazz Ensemble, Music Appreciation, Art History, Drawing, For additional information and ■ the 2009 test dates, see the Art Portfolio Preparation Clubs: Book, Chess, Christian Fellowship, Baroque, front of this directory and obtain Dance, Digital/Video Photography, Film, GO, Jazz, Key, Knitting, Art, Polar Bear a copy of the “Specialized High Schools Student Handbook” from PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Open House your guidance counselor. ■ Boys: Handball, Swimming, Tennis Information ■ Girls: Bowling, Swimming An Open House will be held one evening in October. Please contact SCHOOL SPORTS the school for details. ■ Swimming, Dance, Handball, Tennis, Bowling SELECTION PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS METHOD

Queens High School for the Sciences No 9 27,654 at York College Test (Science & Math) Code 10 1,788

Queens High School for the Sciences at York College DBN 28Q687 ■ 528 QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL OF TEACHING, LIBERAL ARTS AND THE SCIENCES Address: 74-20 Commonwealth Boulevard, Bellerose, NY 11426 Subway: F to Kew-Gardens-Union Turnpike Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible followed by Q46 Tel: 718-736-7100 Bus: Q46 to Commonwealth Boulevard & Union Fax: 718-736-7125 Turnpike E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/26/Q566

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students currently Queens High School of Teaching, Liberal Arts and the Sciences is an ideal school attending PS/IS 266Q and for students who wish to become educators or work in related fields. Our students PS/MS 208Q are programmed into one of three small learning communities where they are known by peers and teachers. There is a daily literacy program with an emphasis ■ Then to residents of Districts on self-selected reading, a student Advisory program and a Teaching Institute 26 and 29 (see program description). District 75 students and all Special Education students ■ Then to Queens residents are included in our mixed ability classes. The school is a state-of-the-art facility ■ Then to New York City with contemporary computer labs, a distance learning lab and a theatre. We are residents part of a three-school, 32-acre landscaped campus in eastern Queens. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: Exploration of Teaching and related education professions, ■ SETSS Internships through the Teaching Institute, College Now; In lieu of Advanced ELL Programs Placement courses, students are offered college level courses at Queens ■ ESL College and Queensborough Community College ■ Language Class: Spanish Enrollment (10/31/2008) PARTNERSHIPS ■ Total Students: 1121 ■ Community-Based Organizations: Cross-Island YMCA, Samuel Fields Young ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Men's Hebrew Association (YMHA) ■ Higher Education Institutions: Adelphi 9, 10, 11, 12 University, Bank Street College, Queens College, Queensborough Community Accountability Reports College ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: Flushing Town Hall, Young Audiences 06-07 07-08 New York ■ Not-for-Profit: Institute for Student Achievement Progress Report BA Quality EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Review WW ■ Leadership & Support: Mentoring, Books and Bagels, Montessori Math Magic, Web-based Inquiry Science Environment (WISE), Habitat For Humanity, Cheerleading, After-school Samuel Field Recreation Program, Ambassadors Program; Two-week interdisciplinary credit recovery program in July ■ Academic: National Honor Society, Debate Team ■ Artistic: Theatre Group, Chorus, Art Internships at Museums ■ Important Information! Clubs: Music, Dance, Latin, Photography, Spanish, Ecology, Mural, Desi, Gay-Straight Queens ■ Our school requires an Academic Alliance, Asian, West Indian Portfolio for graduation ■ Community Service Requirement PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Fencing, Golf, Indoor ■ Extended Day Program Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, ■ We offer a 2-week interdisciplinary Fencing, Golf, Indoor Track, JV Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, credit recovery program in July Swimming, Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Cricket SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Fencing

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Teaching Institute 9 280 1342 (Teaching) Q32A Ed. Opt. Practical internships with teaching professionals in one of the three campus schools and attend a teaching seminar. 10 10 56

Queens High School of Teaching, Liberal Arts and the Sciences DBN 26Q566 ■ 529 QUEENS PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Address: Springfield Gardens Educational Campus Subway: E, J, Z to Jamaica Center-Parsons/ 143-10 Springfield Boulevard Archer followed by Q85; F to Jamaica-179th Street Springfield Gardens, NY 11413 followed by Q77 Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: Q77, Q85 to 143rd Street & Springfield Tel: 718-712-2304 Boulevard Fax: 718-712-3273 Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/29/Q248

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who Queens Preparatory Academy (QPA) offers its students a challenging curriculum attend an information session with an emphasis on math and science achievement. Our scholars engage in inquiry-based and project-based learning to develop their critical thinking and ■ Then to Queens residents problem solving skills as they tackle real world problems in math, science and the ■ Then to New York City humanities. Our Advisory program assists students in developing the academic, residents social and emotional skills that promote academic success. Special Education Services ■ Collaborative Team Teaching COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CTT) ■ Programs: College Advisory, College Tours, Humanities, Pre-engineering, ■ SETSS Robotics, Computer Technology, Digital Photography and Digital Animation, ELL Programs Mentorship Programs, Peer Mediation, Conflict Resolution, Extended Day ■ ESL Enrichment Courses, Summer Enrichment Placements, Student Press Initiative ■ ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Language Class: Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: Calculus AB, ■ Total Students: 358 Calculus BC, English Literature and Composition, United States History ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organization: Community Mediation Services Accountability Reports ■ Higher Education Institutions: Polytechnic University, New York University, 06-07 07-08 Queens College, Teachers College (Student Press Initiative) ■ Cultural/Arts Progress ■ Report N/A N/A Organization: The Me Nobody Knows Not-for-Profit: Institute for Student Quality Achievement, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Review PW

Queens EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Council, Student Advisory Board, Peer Important Information! Mediators ■ Academic: Scholars Math Academy, Academic Incentive Program ■ Our school observes a uniform ■ Artistic: Hip-Hop Dance, Dance-Step, Digital Photography, Digital Animation, dress code Modeling ■ Clubs: Book, Chess, Drama, Chorus, Visual Arts, Robotics Team ■ Extended Day Program two days a week ■ Entering 9th Grade Summer Bridge PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Program ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Football, Handball, ■ Saturday Enrichment Program Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball & JV ■ Leadership Training Basketball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ QPA Fit For Life Intramural Program Open House Information Saturdays, from 10 AM to 12 PM, October 17th and November 14th, 2009. School tours are available upon request.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Queens Preparatory Academy (Science & Math) Limited Pre-Engineering: Basic training in the challenging courses Q04R 9 108 391 related to the field of engineering; four years of math Unscreened and science; exposure to the various opportunities in the engineering field and other math/science related fields

Queens Preparatory Academy DBN 29Q248 ■ 530 THE QUEENS SCHOOL OF INQUIRY

Address: 158-40 76th Road, Flushing, New York 11366 Subway: 7 to Flushing-Main Street followed by Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Q25 or Q34; F to Parsons Boulevard followed by Tel: 718-380-6929 Q25 or Q34; E, J, Z to Jamaica Center-Parsons/ Fax: 718-380-6809 Archer followed by Q25 or Q34 E-Mail: [email protected] Bus: Q25, Q34 to 76th Road Website: www.queensinquiry.com

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th The Queens School of Inquiry (QSI) prepares students by developing academic graders skills in an environment that promotes inquiry-based learning and self management. A close collaboration with Queens College, the City University ■ Then to Queens residents of New York and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, along with a dedicated ■ Then to New York City teaching faculty, helps us promote college readiness and career awareness. residents We are a neighborhood school that emphasizes real life applications in our Special Education Services effort to educate caring and ethical citizens. As we expand, we plan to offer our ■ Collaborative Team Teaching high school students the opportunity to earn college credits through Queens (CTT) College. ■ SETSS ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: We offer beginning college classes in 9th grade, in addition to our Enrollment (10/31/2008) high school courses; Yearly Independent Inquiries (independent study projects) ■ ■ Total Students: 329 Language Class: Spanish ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organization: Child Center of New York (Beacon Program) ■ Expected Grade ■ Higher Education Institution: Queens College (Early College Initiative) Configuration: 6-12 ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: Parents as Arts Partners ■ Not-for-Profit: Bill & Accountability Reports Melinda Gates Foundation 06-07 07-08 Progress N/A N/A EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Report ■ ■ Quality Leadership & Support: Student Government, Peer Mediation Academic: Review PW Advanced Math, Math Tutorial, early morning tutoring ■ Artistic: Drama, Studio Art, String Ensemble ■ Clubs: Graphic Animation, Photography, Chess, Art Design Important Information! SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Extended Day Program (Monday ■ Soccer, Tennis, Table Tennis; other sports based on student interest through Thursday) Queens ■ Student Summer Orientation Open House Information Please call 718-380-6929 or visit our website for a schedule of dates.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Queens School of Inquiry (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Interdisciplinary program with a strong, comprehensive Q77A Screened 9 81 498 focus on math and science

The Queens School of Inquiry DBN 25Q252 ■ 531 QUEENS VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL SLC - CTE SCHOOL Address: 37-02 47th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101 Subway: 7 to 40th Street-Lowery Street Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Bus: B24 to Greenpoint Avenue & 38th Street; Tel: 718-937-3010 Q39 to 48th Avenue & 38th Street; Q32, Q60 to Fax: 718-392-8397 Queens Boulevard & 39th Street Website: www.queensvoc.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City “At Queens Vocational and Technical High School you will not only be part of a residents family, but you will also receive a complete and well-rounded education. It is a once in a lifetime experience that will change your life forever. Our school has an Special Education Services excellent variety of certified programs that will gear you towards a very successful ■ Collaborative Team Teaching future. Come and be part of our family and receive the type of education that I (CTT) assure you is one of the best in New York City.” - Ivana Nunez, 10th grader ■ SETSS ■ Special Class COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Students belong to one of the following Career and Technical ■ ESL Education (CTE) small learning communities: School of Exploration and Enrollment (10/31/2008) Discovery, School of Entrepreneurial Studies, School of Computer and Electronic ■ Total Students: 1218 Engineering Technologies, or the School of Skilled Building Trades. Graduates ■ Grades Served (2009-2010): of our CTE programs are certified in their field of study upon the successful 9, 10, 11, 12 completion of an internship, a technical assessment and the course sequence. Each of the individual CTE schools has its own partnerships, internships, Accountability Reports curricula and major course of study. Students will have an opportunity to 06-07 07-08 participate in: College Now, College Connection Collaborations, Tech Prep Progress ■ Report CB Program, Virtual Enterprise, Robotics or the NYC Writing Project. Advanced Quality Placement Courses: Chemistry, Psychology, Statistics Review PP PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Sunnyside Community Center, ■ Queens Ravenswood Senior Center Higher Education Institutions: LaGuardia Important Information! Community College, Queensborough Community College, College of Aeronautics, DeVry Institute of Technology, Lincoln Technology Institute, ■ Students at Queens Vocational Lehman College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Museum of the Moving Image, and Technical High School are Association of Graphic Communications (AGC), CTE Graphic Arts Advisory required to complete a sequence Council ■ Not-for-Profit: School-to-Work Alliance, Long Island City Business and an internship in their Career Development Corporation, Legal Momentum, Junior Achievement, High Schools and Technical Education (CTE) That Work, Day One Community Education ■ Corporate: Turner Construction, field of study. Construction 2000, Xerox, Met Life, ISIS Plumbing, Granger, Con Edison, USA Today ■ Financial Institutions: Chase Investment, Capital One, Astoria Federal Savings Bank ■ Other: Metropolitan Transit Authority, New York State Unified Court System, LIC Business Development Corp. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Open House ■ Leadership & Support: Peer Mediation/Conflict Resolution, Leadership, Information Student Government, SPARK ■ Academic: Presidential Honor Society, Mock November 7, 2009 from 10:00 AM Trial Team, Lincoln-Douglas Debate Team, Virtual Enterprise, “Vocational Voice” to 1:00 PM. Registration is between School Newspaper, PM School, SAT Prep, Mouse Squad ■ Artistic: Creative 9:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Arts Group, Literary Magazine, Poetry Club ■ Clubs: SKILLS USA, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Yearbook Committee, Robotics, Chess PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Soccer, Softball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Softball, Volleyball

Queens Vocational and Technical High School DBN 24Q600 ■ 532 QUEENS VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

SLC - CTE SCHOOL SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Reminder: After-school Fitness Club Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Careers in Business (Business) School of Entrepreneurial Studies Business Program equips students with technological skills through Q68A Screened 10 23 50 courses, internships and job shadowing requirements. Majors: Accounting, Web Design. Courses include MOS Certification, Virtual Enterprise, Finance. Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Electrical Installation and Design (Engineering) The School of Skilled Building Trades (SSBT) Electrical Installation Program prepares students for Construction Q68J Screened 10 23 53 2000 Union opportunities leading to licensing exam eligibility. Students learn the basics of electricity, circuitry and residential wiring. Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Plumbing Design and Technology (Engineering) The School of Skilled Building Trades (SSBT) Plumbing Technology Program prepares students for Construction Q68K Screened 10 9 29

2000 Union opportunities and apprenticeships leading Queens to NYC licensing exam eligibility. This program provides practical skills needed in industry. Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Queens Vocational and Technical High School DBN 24Q600 ■ 533 QUEENS VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

SLC - CTE SCHOOL

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Pre-Engineering Electronic Technology (Engineering) School of Computer and Electronic Engineering Technology offers: Fiber Optics and Copper Cabling Q68L Screened 10 15 45 certifications and Robotics. This program provides experience with electronic circuits, test meters, signal generators. Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Exploratory: Introduction to Occupations (Engineering) The 9th grade School of Exploration and Discovery (SED) through three, 12-week rotations, provides Q68M Ed. Opt. 9 210 1159 students experience in: Introduction to Business, Electrical Installation, and either Plumbing or Electronics. Computer Technology and Information Systems (Computer Science & Technology) 9 56 1108 The School of Computer and Electronic Engineering Technologies Program (SCEET) offers emerging Q68N Screened technologies; Computer Programming, Circuitry and Troubleshooting, Robotics, Advanced Circuit Analysis, 10 15 59 and A+ Certification upon graduation.

Queens Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Cosmetology Careers/Salon Management (Cosmetology) 9 56 576 The School of Entrepreneurial Studies (SES) Cosmetology/Salon Management Program provides students with marketable skills. Students qualify for Q68O Screened New York State licensure upon completion of 1000 hours of instruction, internship and the NY State 10 15 45 examination. Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Attendance at an information session Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Queens Vocational and Technical High School DBN 24Q600 ■ 534 RICHMOND HILL HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 89-30 114th Street, Richmond Hill, NY 11418 Subway: J to 111th Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: Q10 to Lefferts Boulevard & Jamaica Tel: 718-846-3335 Avenue; Q24 to Atlantic Avenue & 114th Street; Fax: 718-847-0980 Q37 to Jamaica Avenue & 111th Street; Q56 to E-Mail: [email protected] Jamaica Avenue & 114th Street Website: www.richmondhillhs.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Queens residents We have created small learning communities linked with the four career themes of Communication and Visual Arts, Technology and Engineering, Law and ■ Then to New York City International Studies, and Medicine and Sports Professions. Our school works residents closely with many organizations in order to ensure that our students have every ■ For Zoned Program only: opportunity for a rewarding high school experience. We treat each day as a new priority to students who live day with endless opportunities. At our school, we have two mottos that we at the in the zoned area “Hill” follow everyday: “Reach For The Stars” and “Diversity Is Our Strength.” Aligned Special Education Services with this are the courageous and noble traits of our mascot, the fearless lion. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Law, Travel and Tourism, Virtual Enterprise, Humanities, Art ■ Special Class Scholars, Cartooning, Ceramics, Computer Graphics, Mural Painting, Chorus, ELL Programs Literature through Film, Computer Programming, Computer Applications ■ ESL and the Internet, Web Design, Anatomy, Forensics, Physiology, PM School, ■ Bilingual Program Saturday Academy, College Now, Globe Program ■ Language Class: Spanish • Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Calculus AB, Computer Science A, English Literature and Composition, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, United Enrollment (10/31/2008) States History, World History ■ Total Students: 3504 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS 9, 10, 11, 12 ■ Community-Based Organizations: Upward Bound, Richmond Hill Accountability Reports Association ■ Hospital Outreach: Jamaica Hospital ■ Higher Education 06-07 07-08 Institutions: York College, St. John’s University, Queens College, Progress Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology ■ Cultural/Arts Report CF Quality Organizations: Jamaica Art Center, New York Philharmonic, The Metropolitan Review PP Opera, Town Hall, Japan Society ■ Not-for-Profit: National Academy Foundation/ Travel and Tourism, South Asian Youth Action (SAYA!) ■ Corporate: American Express ■ Other: Queens District Attorney’s Office

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Queens ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Leadership Program ■ Academic: National Honor Society ■ Artistic: Mural Painting, Art Fair ■ Clubs: Anime, Art, Bridge to Books, Key, Law, Peace, Peer Mediation, Conflict Resolution, Travel and Tourism, SAYA! PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Indoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball & JV Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball

Richmond Hill High School DBN 27Q475 ■ 535 RICHMOND HILL HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Priority to students who apply Zoned Unscreened 9 Academic Comprehensive Program Q35Z and live in the zoned area

Computer Applications and Technology (Computer Science & Technology) Students will develop skills needed for applications, Q35A Ed. Opt. 9 100 848 web design and computer repair. Law and International Studies (Law & Government) Students will learn about law, court proceedings and Q35C Ed. Opt. 9 70 649 cultures of nations throughout the world. The Travel and Tourism industry is explored. Visual Arts (Visual Art & Design) This program offers courses in Graphic Design, Cartooning, Q35D Ed. Opt. 9 90 642 Ceramics and Mural Painting. An Art Fair is held every year to display student work. Sports Medicine (Health Professions) This program explores the different sports and medical Q35M Ed. Opt. 9 90 625 professions. The focus will be on the exploration of health careers and their importance today. Queens

Richmond Hill High School DBN 27Q475 ■ 536 ROBERT F. KENNEDY COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Address: 75-40 Parsons Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11366 Subway: E, J, Z to Jamaica Center-Parsons/ Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Archer, followed by Q25 to 75th Avenue and Tel: 718-969-5510 Parsons Boulevard Fax: 718-969-5524 Bus: Q46 to Union Turnpike & Parsons Boulevard; E-Mail: [email protected] Q25, Q39 to 75th Avenue & Parsons Boulevard Website: www.rfkschools.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Robert F. Kennedy We are a comprehensive high school in which all classes include students of Middle School (IS 250) all ability ranges. Many of our teachers use cooperative learning techniques students during our 65-minute classes. All students are required to complete two years of community service. Students must submit time sheets, written reflections and ■ Then to District 25 students evaluations for course completion. and residents Special Education Services COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Collaborative Team Teaching ■ Programs: Computer application courses in: Word Processing, Desktop (CTT) Publishing, Web Design; Leadership Classes, Creative Writing, College Now ■ SETSS ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, ELL Programs English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ Total Students: 665 Community-Based Organizations: Please visit our website for a list of our ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): CBO partners: www.rfkschools.org Hospital Outreach: New York Hospital ■ 9, 10, 11, 12 Medical Center of Queens Higher Education Institutions: Hunter College, Queens College ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: Roundabout Theatre Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Progress ■ Report BB Leadership & Support: National Honor Society, Student Government ■ Quality WW Academic: Yearbook, School Newspaper, Multi-Cultural Club Review ■ Artistic: Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Players, Creative Writing PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Golf ■ Girls: Basketball, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Fencing Queens

Important Information! ■ Community Service Requirement

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Community Service and Learning (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) 9 175 649 Two years of community service learning at off-site community-based organizations; 9th and 10th grade Q70A Ed. Opt. students perform a minimum of 100 hours of community 10 40 54 service

Robert F. Kennedy Community High School DBN 25Q670 ■ 537 ROBERT F. WAGNER, JR. SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY Address: 47-07 30th Place, Long Island City, NY 11101 Subway: 7 to 33rd Street; E, G, V to 23rd Street- Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Ely Avenue Tel: 718-472-5671 Bus: Q32, Q60 to Queens Boulevard & Van Dam Fax: 718-472-9117 Street; Q39 to Van Dam & 48th Streets E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/24/Q560

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Secondary School for Arts and Technology is a small school ■ Priority to continuing 8th enrolling students in grades 7 through 12. The academic program is student- graders centered with a nurturing guidance program. Each student is known by his or ■ Then to Districts 24, 30 and her advisor as well as the guidance department. Students receive personalized 32 students academic support plus opportunities for high level course work. ■ Then to New York City residents COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Special Education Services ■ Programs: Integrated 9th grade curriculum, The New York City Writing Project, ■ Collaborative Team Teaching Photography, Career Education Internships, Drama, Art Gallery, Cultural (CTT) Excursions, College Now, classes for college credit at LaGuardia Community ■ SETSS College, American Social History Project, Upward Bound, Middle College National Consortium Student Conference ■ Language Class: Spanish ELL Programs ■ ESL PARTNERSHIPS Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Higher Education Institution: LaGuardia Community College ■ Cultural/Arts ■ Total Students: 553 Organizations: Socrates Sculpture Park, Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Town Hall ■ Not-for-Profit: Long Island City Roots Community Garden 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Accountability Reports EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: United Student Organization, Peer Mediation 06-07 07-08 ■ ■ Progress Academic: National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society Artistic: Report BB Trips to music performances, museums, galleries ■ Clubs: MOUSE squad, The Quality Gathering, Cultural Diversity, Chess, Garden, Yoga, Self Defense, Music, Art, Review PP Queens Yearbook, Poetry PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Volleyball ■ Girls: Basketball, Golf, Important Information! Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Wrestling ■ Extended Day Program ■ Internship Requirement Open House Information We have an evening Open House in November. Please contact the school for more information.

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Arts and Technology for New Students (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Opportunities in the arts, career education, athletics, Q31J Ed. Opt. 9 71 765 college classes, trips and conferences

Arts and Technology for Current Students For (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Q31K Continuing 93460 See above description 8th Graders

Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Secondary School for Arts and Technology DBN 24Q560 ■ 538 ROBERT H. GODDARD HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY Address: 138-30 Lafayette Street, Ozone Park, NY 11417 Subway: A to Rockaway Boulevard Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: B15 to Cross Bay Boulevard & Lafayette Tel: 718-848-8357 Street; Q21, Q41, Q53 to Cross Bay Boulevard & Fax: 718-848-8579 Redding Street E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/27/Q308

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Our school provides students with a challenging academic program that will ■ Priority to students who prepare them for college and careers. Our school community gives our faculty attend an information session the opportunity to work collaboratively with students. The mastery of a writing ■ Then to New York City and technology-based curriculum prepares students to be successful in their residents futures. Classrooms have SMART Boards and student access to laptops. Our Special Education Services digital television studio allows students to generate TV programs, interviews and ■ Collaborative Team Teaching panel discussions that relate to our school and community. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Special Class ■ Programs: Media Production, Broadcast TV Production/Journalism, Graphic ELL Programs Arts, Music Theory and Composition, SAT Prep, Anatomy and Physiology, ■ ESL Forensic Science, Adobe Certification; As we expand, we plan to offer Advanced Placement courses such as Biology, Chemistry, English Literature Enrollment (10/31/2008) and Composition ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ School Opened: Sept 2008 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): PARTNERSHIPS 9, 10, 11 ■ Higher Education Institution: Teachers College ■ Cultural/Arts ■ Expected Grade Organization: Orpheus Chamber Orchestra ■ Not-for-Profit: Helping Involved Configuration: 9-12 Parents (City Council Program) ■ Corporate: Apple ■ Financial Institution: Accountability Reports Washington Mutual ■ Other: Queens District Attorney’s Office 06-07 07-08 Progress N/A N/A EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Report ■ ■ Quality Leadership & Support: Student Government Academic: New York Review N/A N/A Academy of Medicine, Arista ■ Artistic: Orpheus School Nights, Drama, Art, Graphic Arts, TV Production ■ Clubs: Digital Newspaper, Chess, Poetry, Debate SCHOOL SPORTS ■ As we expand, we plan to offer PSAL Sports such as Boys and Girls Soccer, Queens Important Information! Volleyball, Track, Baseball, Tennis ■ Community Service offered ■ Student and Parent Summer Orientation ■ Our school requires an Academic Portfolio for graduation

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Robert H. Goddard High School of Communication Limited 9 135 605 Arts and Technology Q02A (Communications) Unscreened 10 10 6

Robert H. Goddard High School of Communication Arts and Technology DBN 27Q308 ■ 539 SCHOLARS’ ACADEMY

Address: 320 Beach 104th Street, Rockaway Park, NY 11694 Subway: A to Broad Channel followed by S to Tel: 718-474-6918 Beach 105th Street & Rockaway Beach Boulevard Fax: 718-945-8958 Bus: Q21, Q22, Q53 to Beach 105th Street & E-Mail: [email protected] Rockaway Beach Boulevard Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/OurSchools/Region5/Q323

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th The Scholars’ Academy provides an accelerated interdisciplinary-themed graders curriculum. Students entering the Academy in ninth grade will be on course for completing many high school requirements by the end of tenth grade, opening ■ Then to New York City up opportunity for taking Advanced Placement Courses. Setting the Scholars’ residents Academy apart is the fact that the majority of instruction takes place in a school- Special Education Services wide cooperative group structure. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Collaborative projects that combine all subjects; group tables in ELL Programs every class; 9th graders must be prepared to complete four Regents courses: ■ ESL Geometry or Algebra II and Trigonometry, Physics, English, U.S. History and Enrollment (10/31/2008) Government; energy building activities such as: Spirit Week, fall and spring ■ Total Students: 739 dances, beach picnics, collective community service events including bake ■ ■ ■ School Opened: Sept 2005 sale competitions and other events Language Class: Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: Art History, Calculus AB ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Community-Based Organizations: Millennium Development, Rockaway 06-07 07-08 Rotary Club ■ Hospital Outreach: Peninsula Hospital Center ■ Higher Progress Report N/A N/A Education Institutions: Queens College School of Education, Adelphi University ■ Quality N/A O School of Education, St. Francis College, St. Joseph’s College Cultural/Arts Review Organizations: Broadway Junior Project, New York City Ballroom Dancing,

Queens Rockaway Artists Alliance, Magic Box Video Productions ■ Not-for-Profit: Important Information! American Ballroom Theatre ■ Corporate: Broadridge Financial Solutions, Brooklyn ■ ■ Our school observes a uniform Golf Center, Music Theatre International Other: Beat the Streets Wrestling dress code ■ Extended Day Program optional EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ for Community Service Leadership & Support: Student Government, Summer Jobs Program, ■ Community Service Requirement “Scholars’ Shadow” Internships ■ Academic: Regents Science, Math Enrichment ■ Summer Internship Program ■ Artistic: Independent Art Studio Morning Program, Metropolitan Museum offered of Art HS Tour Program “The World of Art,” Carnegie Hall Cultural Exchange Program “The Music of India” ■ Clubs: Chess, Guitar and Song Writing, School Newspaper, Computer, Lego Robotics, Spanish, Science, Step, Visual Arts, Film Production, Band, Chorus, Dance, Drama PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball, ■ Girls: Basketball, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Cheerleading, Wrestling, Fitness and Weight Training, Golf, Tennis, Co-ed Track, Co-ed Bowling

Scholars’ Academy DBN 27Q323 ■ 540 SCHOLARS’ ACADEMY

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9 108 665 Scholars’ Academy (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Q72A Screened 10 10 N/A

Selection Criteria: English (85-100) Math (85-100) Social Studies (85-100) Science (85-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Levels 3-4 English Language Arts 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Open House Information November 2009. Please call or visit our school’s website for additional information. Queens

Scholars’ Academy DBN 27Q323 ■ 541 THOMAS A. EDISON CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL CTE SCHOOL Address: 165-65 84th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432 Subway: F to 169th Street Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: Q25, Q34 to 84th Avenue & Parsons Tel: 718-297-6580 Boulevard; Q30, Q31 to Homelawn Street & Fax: 718-658-0365 Gothic Drive; Q65 to 84th Avenue & 164th Street E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.thomasedisonhs.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City The focus of our school is to develop the leaders of tomorrow by preparing students residents today to meet high academic, technical, civic and workforce challenges. Special Education Services COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Collaborative Team Teaching ■ Programs: College English, a Medical/Pharmaceutical Science Research, (CTT) Engineering and Technology, College Now, college-level course credit, ■ SETSS Kaplan SAT Prep ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement ■ Special Class Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, Government ELL Programs and Politics: United States, Physics B, Psychology, United States History ■ ESL Enrollment (10/31/2008) PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ Total Students: 2684 Higher Education Institutions: Queensborough Community College, ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): LaGuardia Community College, St. John’s University, DeVry Institute of 9, 10, 11, 12 Technology, Ohio Technical College, Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Lincoln Technical Institute ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Center for Arts Education, Accountability Reports Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, MOUSE ■ Corporate: The Port Authority 06-07 07-08 of NY & NJ, Aeres Printing Corporation, Xerox Corporation, Con Edison, MTA, Progress Report BB Construction Skills, Lincoln Buick, Regan Buick, Cisco Systems, Graphic Arts Quality Advisory Commission Review PW EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: National Honor Society, New York State Science

Queens Honor Society Leadership Council, Student Council, Driver Education, Peer Mediation and Negotiation, Peer Tutoring, Teens at Service, Peer Helpers ■ Academic: Magazine, Yearbook, Newspaper, Global Outreach, Math Team, Robotics Team, Women in Technology ■ Artistic: Dance, Guitar, Step, Video and Open House Film, Sound and Stage Crew ■ Clubs: Chess, Urban Poetry, Debate and Mock Trial, Computer, Edison Spirit, Fitness Information Please call the school at PSAL SPORTS TEAMS 718-297-6580 ext. 1380 for ■ Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Indoor Track, information about the Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, 2009 Open House Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball date and time.

Important Information! ■ Extended Day Program ■ Weekend Program offered

Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Education High School DBN 28Q620 ■ 542 THOMAS A. EDISON CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application! CTE SCHOOL

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Commercial Art/Graphic Communications (Visual Art & Design) 9 50 1023 Preparation for careers in commercial art and graphics Q67I Screened communication; work is done using traditional mediums and computer workstations 10 7 63

Information Technologies (Computer Science & Technology) 9 75 1410 Offers students a choice of one of the following: computer Q67K Screened repair, A+ networking (Cisco) or Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) 10 7 99

CAD/Mechanical Technology (Engineering) 9 34 823 Focus includes drafting, machine design, computer aided Q67M Screened design using AutoCAD software, principles of engineering, projects and architectural model making 10 7 72

Electrical Installation Technologies 9 34 600 (Engineering) Focuses on low voltage systems, residential wiring, motor Q67N Screened and motor controls 10 7 60 Queens

Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Education High School DBN 28Q620 ■ 543 THOMAS A. EDISON CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application! CTE SCHOOL

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Automotive Technologies 9 125 923 (Engineering) Focuses on National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) approved areas: auto electric, steering Q67P Ed. Opt. suspension, engine performance, brakes, live auto and collision work 10 7 73

Technical Electronics Engineering/Robotics (Engineering) 9 75 621 Focus is centered on the theory and practice of electricity, Q67S Screened electronics and computer circuitry from an engineering perspective with a unit of Principles of Robotics. 10 7 74

Pre-Med and Pharmaceutical Chemistry 9 90 1305 (Health Professions) Q67V Screened Preparation for careers in the Allied Health Professions 10 7 104

Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (85-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4

Queens Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Education High School DBN 28Q620 ■ 544 TOWNSEND HARRIS HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 149-11 Melbourne Avenue, Flushing, NY 11367 Subway: E, F to Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible followed by Q74; 7 to Main Street-Flushing Tel: 718-575-5580 followed by Q20A, Q20B, Q44 Fax: 718-575-1366 Bus: Q20A, Q20B, Q44, Q74 to Melbourne E-Mail: [email protected] Avenue & Main Street; Q25, Q34 to Melbourne Website: www.thhs.qc.edu Avenue & Kissena Boulevard

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City Townsend Harris is an academically selective high school that is recognized residents nationally as a model of secondary education. The student body is comprised of approximately 1100 gifted and culturally diverse individuals who have Special Education Services demonstrated evidence of high academic motivation and achievement. Our ■ Services Provided as Needed program stresses mastery in the Humanities, Math, and Science, with an ELL Programs emphasis on Classics, and requires of our students the leadership skills, discipline ■ ESL and work ethic expected by the most demanding colleges and careers. Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 1085 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Programs: All classes are honors, Advanced Placement or college-level. 9, 10, 11, 12 Advanced elective courses are offered in all subjects including Social Science and Science Research programs. Our Humanities-focused curriculum includes two Accountability Reports additional 9th grade English classes: Writing Process and Linguistics. All seniors 06-07 07-08 take 12 free college credits at Queens College (QC), including an elective and a Progress Report AA Humanities seminar co-taught by a professor from the college and a teacher from Quality WO our school. We offer Concert Band, Chamber Music, Chorus, Jazz Ensemble, Review Keyboarding and Music Theory. Juniors take College Now, seniors participate in an annual Election Simulation ■ Language Classes: Classical Greek, French, Hebrew, Japanese, Latin, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Calculus BC, Computer Science A, Computer Science AB, Environmental Science, French Important Information! Language, Government and Politics: United States, Japanese Language and ■ All students are required to have Culture, Latin: Vergil, Psychology, Spanish Language, Statistics, United States a minimum 90th percentile on History, World History Math and Reading standardized tests as well as a minimum grade PARTNERSHIPS point average of 90 in June of ■ Community-Based Organizations: Long Island Blood Services, Common 7th grade when being considered Cents, Junior Achievement, Child Center of NY ■ Hospital Outreach: North for a 9th grade seat. Shore-Long Island Jewish Hospital ■ Higher Education Institutions: Queens ■ All students are required to study College, Hofstra University, Hunter College, Pratt Institute, The Cooper Union for two years of Classical Greek or the Advancement of Science and Art, York College, Taft Institute for Government Queens Latin. at Queens College, Queensborough Community College, NYU Langone Medical Center, Weill-Cornell Medical College of Cornell University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Whitney Museum, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New-York Historical Society, 92nd Street Y, Theatre Development Fund, Repertorio Español, Japan-America Society, New York Pops, Studio in a School, Aaron Copland School of Music ■ Not-for-Profit: The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, The Mercy Center, The Stock Market Game, US For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics, World Vision ■ Corporate: Con Open House Edison, Intel ■ Other: Townsend Harris Alumni Association Information Thursday, November 19, 2009, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 5:30 - 7:30 PM ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Consultative Council, Student Union Executive Board, Archon, Student Mentoring Program, Science Olympiad and Robotics Teams mentored by graduates ■ Academic: Model United Nations, Moot Court, Debate and Mock Trial, Math, Fed Challenge, “The Classic” (school newspaper), “The Phoenix” (literary/art magazine), “Crimson and

Townsend Harris High School DBN 25Q525 ■ 545 TOWNSEND HARRIS HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

Gold” (yearbook), “The Journal of Science Research”, “Quantum Cat” (literary/ science magazine), Brain Bee, New York City Science & Engineering Fair and Junior Science & Humanities Symposium, US FIRST Robotics, Arista, Mu Alpha Theta, New York State Science Honor Society, Japanese Honor Society, American Classic League Honor Awards Society ■ Artistic: Art Shows, Winter Concert, Spring Concert, SING, Festival of Nations, School Play, annual Musical Production ■ Clubs: Over thirty clubs including: Art, Amnesty International, Anime, Chess, Dance, Drama, Fencing, Free the Children, Club of Women, Glamour Gals & Guys, Junior Statesmen of America, Key Club, Movie, Photography, Scrabble, Seekers, Students for the Preservation of the Earth, Trivia Knowledge

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys:Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Off-season co-ed Swim & Soccer Clubs Queens Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

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Intensive Academic Humanities (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) 9 270 5220 Extensive literature and writing courses, required Queens College Humanities Seminar, Social Science and Science Q37J Screened Research courses and internships, advanced courses in Language, Math, Science and Computer Science 10 5 300

Townsend Harris High School DBN 25Q525 ■ 546 WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 48-10 31st Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11103 Subway: G, R, V to 46th Street Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Bus: Q18 to Hobart Street; Q66 to 50th Street; Tel: 718-721-5404 Q104 to 46th Street Fax: 718-728-3478 Website: http://wcbryanths.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Queens residents Our culturally diverse school community gives students opportunities for personal and social development. Our courses, clubs and teams offer personal ■ Then to New York City growth through multiple levels of academic, artistic and sports competition. We residents have high expectations for our students and for parental involvement. Student ■ For Zoned Program only: participation/engagement and staff development are the cornerstones of our priority to students who live in educational programs. We are on the cutting edge of new educational fields the zoned area as our Mentor Law and Forensic Science Institute attest as well as Virtual Special Education Services Enterprise as part of our business major. Students may also apply for our Art ■ Collaborative Team Teaching major or Math/Science program. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Special Class ■ Programs: Performing Arts, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Piano, Chorus, Drama, ELL Programs Medical Illustration, Astronomy, Intel Math/Science Research, Honors Classes, ■ ESL College Now, Executive Internship, Upward Bound, Bridge to Medicine, Co-op ■ Bilingual Programs Tech Partial External Vocational, Vocational Training Center Career Exploration, • Chinese Art Exhibitions, Fiber Optics, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for • Spanish Undergraduate Programs (GEAR-UP), Theatre Company, Artists in Residency, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), Virtual Enterprise, College Enrollment (10/31/2008) Accounting ■ Language Classes: Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, ■ Total Students: 3111 Latin, Modern Greek, Spanish, Spanish Native Language Arts ■ Advanced ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Placement Courses: Calculus AB, Calculus BC, English Literature and 9, 10, 11, 12 Composition, Physics B, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, United States Accountability Reports History, World History 06-07 07-08 Progress BB PARTNERSHIPS Report ■ Quality Community-Based Organizations: South Asian Youth Action, Leadership Review PP Program, Goodwill Industries, Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee (HANAC), Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA), Global Kids ■ Higher Education Institutions: Queens College, LaGuardia Community College, Queensborough Community College, Hunter College, Pace Queens University, York College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Museum of Natural History, Metropolitan Opera/Mannes, Queens College, Queens Museum, ArtsConnection, National Choral Council ■ Not-for-Profit: National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), South Asian Council for Open House Social Services ■ Corporate: Estée Lauder, Chadbourne & Park Law Offices, Xincon Career Development, Inc. ■ Financial Institution: Commerce Bank Information ■ Other: IS10 Science Mentoring Linkage, Upward Bound Program Please call our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Kounalis, at 718-721-5404 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ext. 442 for details ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Leadership Class, Conflict Resolution, Peer Mediation, Bryant Volunteers, Peer Tutoring, ■ Academic: Family Science Night, Moot Court, Mock Trial, Math Teams, Arista National Honor Society, Making Opportunities for Upgrading Schools & Education (MOUSE) Squad ■ Artistic: All City High School Choir, Marching Band & Concert Band, New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA), Dramatic and Musical Comedy Productions, Seasonal Concerts, Dances, Recitals, Shakespeare Oratory, 3 Choruses, Band, Math and Science Fair, Multicultural Festival

William Cullen Bryant High School DBN 30Q445 ■ 547 WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED) ■ Clubs: 22 Social and Cultural Clubs including: Science, Math, Game, Italian, Filipino, Hispanic, African American, Gardening, Debate, Greek, Book, Korean, Key PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball

Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

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Queens Priority to students who apply and Zoned Unscreened 9 Academic Comprehensive Program Q15Z live in the zoned area

Mentor Law and Forensic Science Institute (Law & Government) Classroom and “real world” experience will be the focus of this 4-year major which studies: Family Q15A Screened 9 100 662 Law, Consumer Law, Real Estate Law, Forensics and Technology used in law; College Now and internships in law will also be available for seniors Selection Criteria: English (70-100) Social Studies (70-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4

Math/Science Enrichment (Science & Math) 9 100 622 Enrichment in Math and Science through Research Q15J Screened Electives, Independent Projects, Math Fairs, Competitions, trips and guest speakers 10 20 51 Selection Criteria: English (85-100) Math (85-100) Science (85-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4

William Cullen Bryant High School DBN 30Q445 ■ 548 WORLD JOURNALISM PREPARATORY: A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL

Address: 34-65 192nd Street, Flushing, NY 11358 Subway: 7 to Main Street-Flushing followed Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible by Q28 Tel: 718-461-2219 Bus: Q28 to Crocheron Avenue & 192nd Street Fax: 718-461-2633 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.wjps.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th At World Journalism Preparatory, journalism is a tool used to share learning graders and practice the habits of critical thinking regarding citizenship and democracy through publication. Student publications include a school newspaper, magazines, ■ Then to students who attend television programs, podcasts, websites, blogs and wikis. Immersion Journalism an information session opportunities exist for fieldwork, creative projects, performances, interviews ■ Then to New York City and readings set in the community. The school has writing labs for parents as residents well as students. Students visit television networks, newspapers, publishers, Special Education Services colleges and other post-secondary schools. A comprehensive portfolio of work ■ Collaborative Team Teaching is a requirement for graduation. (CTT) ■ SETSS COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ELL Programs ■ Programs: Career and Technical Eudcation (CTE) for Media Communication ■ ESL and Journalism, Writing and Research Intensives, Workshops, Studio Time, SAT Enrollment (10/31/2008) Prep, College Ed, Internships and Job Shadowing, Work-Study, Journalism Camp, ■ Total Students: 445 College Summit, Advisory Small Group Support, Individualized College Planning ■ Language Classes: Latin, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Science, Psychology, United States History, World History Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 PARTNERSHIPS Progress ■ Report N/A N/A Cultural/Arts Organizations: Teachers & Writers Collaborative, Urban Voices Quality ■ Not-for-Profit: College Board, Urban Debate League ■ Corporate: Channel 1 Review N/A W EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Town Hall, District Court Important Information! Internship ■ Academic: Model United Nations, Publications, Election Connection, ■ Our school observes a uniform Competitive Speech and Debate, Principal’s Advisory, Drama, Student dress code Newspaper, Broadcast ■ Artistic: Newspaper, Literary Magazine, Yearbook, ■ Extended Day Program (Monday, Readings and Performances, Screenwriting, Web Design, Videography, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) Photography ■ Clubs: Art, Chess, Robotics, Photography, Web Design 1 Queens ■ Our school requires an Academic Portfolio for Graduation SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Publications Work required for ■ Partnership with Francis Lewis High School Public Schools Athletic League graduation (PSAL) ■ Early Wednesday dismissal for Fieldwork ■ As we offer a CTE program, Open House Information students may be eligible for state- Wednesday, October 28, 2009 approved & industry sponsors 7 - 8:30 PM

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World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board Limited School Q85A 9 81 518 (Communications) Unscreened

World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School DBN 25Q285 ■ 549 YORK EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY

Address: 133-25 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434 Subway: E, J, Z to Jamaica Center-Parsons/ Tel: (718) 978-1127 Archer followed by Q113, Q113 Limited; F to Fax: (718) 978-1994 179th Street followed by Q111 E-mail: [email protected] Bus: Q111 to Guy R. Brewer Boulevard & 134th Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/28/Q284 Avenue; Q113, Q113 Limited to Guy R. Brewer Boulevard & 137th Avenue

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility The mission of York Early College Academy is to develop the skills needed for ■ Priority to continuing 8th success in college and careers. College preparation is introduced and continually graders communicated to our students. This goal is expressed by teachers, parents ■ Then to Queens residents and the surrounding and supporting coummunity. In addition to a challenging ■ Then to New York City academic curriculum, we are pleased to offer students the opportunity to residents graduate from our school with a high school diploma and 60 college credits. Special Education Services Our students will have the opportunity to study with the full support of York ■ Collaborative Team Teaching College, the Early College Initiative and the Department of Education. York (CTT) College Academy is an open road to college. ■ SETSS ■ Special Class COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Program: Early College ■ Language Class: Spanish ELL Programs ■ ESL PARTNERSHIPS Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Higher Education Institutions: York College, Early College Initative; City ■ Total Students: 243 University of New York (CUNY) ■ Not-for-Profit: Beacon Program ■ School Opened: Sept 2006 ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ■ Leadership & Support: Peer Tutors, Student Government ■ Expected Grade ■ Academic: Debate Team ■ Clubs: Math, Art & Culture, Drama, Journailsm, Configuration: 6-12 Chess Accountability Reports

Queens PSAL SPORTS TEAMS 06-07 07-08 Progress Report N/A N/A ■ Boys: Basketball ■ Girls: Basketball, Step Team Quality Review UP

Open House Information Please call the school for information regarding our Open House.

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York Early College Academy (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Q43A Screened 9 81 851

York Early College Academy DBN 28Q284 ■ Page 550 THE YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL, ASTORIA Address: 23-15 Newtown Avenue, Astoria, NY 11102 Subway: N, W to 30th Avenue or Astoria Tel: 718-267-2839 Boulevard Fax: 718-728-0218 Bus: Q19, Q102 to Newtown Avenue; Q100 to E-Mail: [email protected] 21st Street & Astoria Boulevard Website: http://www.ywlfoundation.org/network_schl_astoria.htm

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th We are a small all girls public school that focuses on Science, Math, Technology, graders Community Service and Leadership. We offer a number of after-school programs and summer enrichment programs that are both fun and educational. Our goal ■ Then to students who attend is to provide girls with the skills and knowledge they need to be great leaders of an information session tomorrow! ■ Then to Queens residents Special Education Services COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Collaborative Team Teaching ■ Programs: Small interdisciplinary learning environment, collaborative group (CTT) work and project-based instruction; Advisory classes focusing on female ■ SETSS adolescent development, positive self-image and early college awareness ELL Programs ■ ESL PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Community-Based Organization: New Visions for Public Schools Hospital ■ ■ School Opened: Sept 2008 Outreach: New York Center for Rehabilitiation Higher Education Institution: ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Clarkson University, Barnard College, Columbia University Cultural/Arts 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Organizations: ArtsConnection, Brooklyn Arts Council, Museum of the Moving Image, The Noguchi Museum ■ Not-for-Profit: Young Women's Leadership ■ Expected Grade Network, Girls Learn International, Level the Field ■ Corporate: High Water Configuration: 6-12 Women ■ Other: Alley Pond Environmental Center, Christodora, Girl Scouts Accountability Reports Council of Greater New York, City Parks Foundations (Coastal Classrooms), 06-07 07-08 Oasis Children's Services, PowerPlay NYC, Step Up Women's Network, National Progress Report N/A N/A Council on Women's Health, Stock Market, Urban Advantage Quality Review PP EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Ambassadors, Student Government, Field Trips to Cultural Institutions, Parent and Student Workshops, Peer Mediation ■ Academic: Important Information! Saturday Tutoring, After-school Tutoring, Mathletes, School Newsletter ■ Artistic: ■ This is a single gender school Art Portfolio Making, Drama, Chorus, Sculpting, Spring Showcase ■ Clubs: Chess, ■ Our school observes a uniform Museum Walks, Photography, Save the Manatees, ThinkQuest dress code Queens ■ Extended Day Program SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Community Service Requirement ■ Co-ed: Basketball; PowerPlay Sports; Annual Field Day; Cooperative, Healthy, ■ Student Summer Orientation Active, Motivated, Postive Student (CHAMPS) Soccer, Rugby, Track and Field ■ Weekend Program Offered

Open House Information Please call the school at 718-267-2839 for Open House information.

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Limited The Young Women's Leadership School Astoria Q56A 9 81 262 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened

The Young Women's Leadership School, Astoria DBN 30Q286 ■ 551 THE YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL, QUEENS Address: 109-20 Union Hall Street, Jamaica, NY 11433 Subway: E, J, Z to Jamaica Center-Parsons/ Site Accessibility: Not Accessible Archer followed by Q111 or Q113; F to Parsons Tel: 718-725-0402 Boulevard followed by Q111 or Q113 Fax: 718-725-0390 Bus: Q111, Q113 to 109th Avenue & Guy R. Website: http://www.ywlfoundation.org/network_schl_queens.htm Brewer Boulevard

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th The Young Women’s Leadership School of Queens is the third all-girls public graders school in New York City and is part of a network of single-sex schools established by the Young Women’s Leadership Foundation. The mission of our school is to ■ Then to students who attend prepare young women for successful college experiences and also to become an information session dynamic leaders in their communities. Our school is guided by our dedicated ■ Then to Queens residents teachers and staff who nurture our intellectual curiosity and creativity. Our Special Education Services school cultivates academic success, believing that all students can achieve high ■ Collaborative Team Teaching standards in all areas, especially math, science and technology. We support (CTT) each other and work with families to build stronger communities. ■ SETSS ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Language Class: Spanish Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 301 PARTNERSHIPS ■ ■ School Opened: Sept 2005 Community-Based Organizations: City Parks Foundation, Girl Scouts Council of Greater New York, Step Up to Health, Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL), ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Cooperative, Healthy, Active, Motivated, Positive Student (CHAMPS), Youth and 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Tennis League, Step Up Drama and Wellness, Power Play, Teens for Planet Earth, Accountability Reports Model United Nations (UN), Human Rights, Volleyball, Dance, Fitness, Museum of 06-07 07-08 Moving Image, Theater Club, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., National Association Progress ■ Report N/A N/A of University Women Cultural/Arts Organizations: Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning, Queens Zoo ■ Not-for-Profit: Young Women’s Leadership Foundation Quality N/A P

Queens Review EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Student Ambassadors, Important Information! Community Service Projects, Extended Day and Saturday Tutoring, Advisory ■ This is a single gender school ■ Academic: National Junior Honor Society ■ Clubs: Spanish ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ ■ We plan to move to 150-91 87th Girls: Outdoor Track, Volleyball Road, Jamaica, NY 11432 in 2010! Open House Information Please call the school at 718-725-0402 for Open House information.

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Limited Young Women's Leadership School 9 81 259 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Q89A Unscreened

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Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to students who Our program infuses international themes throughout the content areas. Students attend an information session fulfill a four-year world language requirement and participate in 120 hours of ■ Then to District 31, 21 and 20 service learning. As a small high school, our staff works closely with all students to students meet their individual needs and provide ongoing support. Our partnership with the ■ Then to New York City College of Staten Island provides a wealth of resources and facilities to students residents and staff. As an affiliate of the Asia Society International Network, students and Special Education Services staff benefit from this organization’s experience and expertise in international ■ Collaborative Team Teaching educational instruction. Students have opportunities to travel internationally and (CTT) to communicate and learn with students from around the world through the use ■ SETSS of technology. Our students will also be able to take courses and participate in programs co-taught by high school teachers and college professors. They are ELL Programs part of an Advisory program that supports the development of team building, ■ ESL communication and life skills. Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 455 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Programs: International Journalism, Model United Nations, Independent 9, 10, 11, 12 Study, East Asian Culture & Identity, College Now, Global Art, Digital Accountability Reports Photography, Robotics, Dual Credit Program, CSI Tuition Waivers for Seniors 06-07 07-08 and eligible Juniors, International Travel, Exchange and Language Immersion Programs ■ Language Classes: Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese, Spanish Progress N/A N/A Report ■ Advanced Placement Courses: English Language and Composition, Quality Review PW European History, Spanish Language, United States History PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island, Brooklyn Home for Aged Men ■ Hospital Outreach: Clove Lakes Health Care, Carmel Richmond Health Care, Augustana Lutheran Nursing Home, Norwegian Christian Home, Golden Gate Rehabilitation Center ■ Higher Education Institutions: The College of Staten Island, St. John’s University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: The Asia Society, Noble Maritime Museum at Snug Harbor, Kiwanis Club ■ Not-for-Profit: Career Directions for Students in Architecture Construction and Engineering (ACE), International Education and Resource Network (iEARN), Net Aid, Global Classroom, Girls Learn International, Ellis Island, National Parks Service ■ Other: Project Hospitality

Important Information! ■ All students are expected to participate in all school trips to extend classroom learning ■ In each grade, students are required to complete an end-of-year academic portfolio project ■ Students are required to participate in an internship and must perform 120 hours of service learning ■ Students are required to take four years of a second langauge ■ Community Service Requirement ■ Extended Day Program Requirement ■ Summer Internship Program offered Staten Island Staten ■ Weekend Program offered

CSI High School for International Studies DBN 31R047 ■ 557 CSI HIGH SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (CONTINUED)

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Peer Mediation, Student Parliament, Advisory Program, Homework Drop-in Center, College Student Mentor Program, National Honor Society, Key Club, Young Entrepreneurs, Senior Counsel ■ Academic: Model United Nations, International Journalism, Forensics, Robotics, Literary Magazine ■ Artistic: Digital Photography, International Film, Knitting ■ Clubs: Japanese Animation Society, Drama, Rock-n-Knit, International Game Club, Girls Learn International, Fashion, Beauty and Health, Yoga, International Dance (Ballroom, Salsa, Meringue, Hip-Hop) PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Basketball & JV Basketball, Soccer ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Soccer, Softball & JV Softball

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Limited 9 125 1257 CSI High School for International Studies R01R (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened 10 4 11

Open House Information Due to limited space, we have scheduled our Open Houses for three different days: Staten Island Monday, November 2, 2009 (for students whose last names begin with A - H); Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 (for students whose last names begin with I - P); Thursday, November 19th, 2009 (for students whose last names begin with Q -Z)

All Open Houses will be from 6:00-8:30 PM.

CSI High School for International Studies DBN 31R047 ■ 558 CURTIS HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 105 Hamilton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301 Subway: Staten Island Rapid Transit to Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible St. George Ferry Terminal, followed by S42 Tel: 718-390-1800 Bus: S42 to Hamilton Avenue & St. Mark’s Place Fax: 718-556-4800 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.curtishs.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Staten Island Curtis High School consists of small learning communities that we call houses. residents All students pursue curricula that prepare them for college and careers after high school. ■ Then to New York City residents COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ For Zoned Program only: ■ Programs: International Baccalaureate Scholarship, School for International priority to students who live Services, Medical Technology, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Naval Junior in the zoned area Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC), Journalism, Computer Technology, Special Education Services Legal Studies and Law Enforcement, Practical Nursing and Nursing Assistant ■ Collaborative Team Teaching ■ Language Classes: English, French, Italian, Latin, Spanish ■ Advanced (CTT) Placement Courses: Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, ■ SETSS English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, ■ Special Class European History, French Language, Italian Language and Culture, Music ELL Programs Theory, Physics B, Spanish Language, Statistics, Studio Art: Drawing, United ■ ESL States History Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 2763 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: Liberty Partnership, Universal Temple of ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): the Arts, Project Hospitality, Mud Lane Society, New York Center for Interpersonal 9, 10, 11, 12 Development (NYCID) ■ Hospital Outreach: Staten Island University Hospital, Accountability Reports Eger Nursing Home, Silver Lake Nursing Home, Seaview Hospital and 06-07 07-08 Rehabilitation Center ■ Higher Education Institutions: College of Staten Progress Report BB Island, St. John’s University, The Cooper Union for the Advancment of Science and Art, Berklee College of Music, New Jersey City University, Kingsborough Quality WW Review Community College, Yale University ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Snug Harbor, The John Noble Collection, The Alice Austen House Museum, Staten Island Institute of Arts and Sciences, School Art League, Art Director’s Club, Historic Richmondtown ■ Corporate: Infinity Broadcasting, MIX 102.7 FM, O’Melveny & Myers Law Firm, "Staten Island Advance", Con Edison ■ Financial Institution: Federal Reserve Bank ■ Other: Mayor’s Office, Borough President’s Office, Staten Island Yankees EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Conflict Resolution, Naval JROTC Drill Team, Aspira, Arista, Jr. Statesmen of America ■ Academic: Cranial Crunch, Mathematics, Robotics, Moot Court, Mock Trial and Debate Teams, Chess, Newman, Journalism/Yearbook, Newspaper ■ Artistic: Dance, Video, Literary Magazine, Theatre Arts, Symphonic and Concert Bands, Jazz, Vocal and Guitar Ensembles ■ Clubs: Key, Simpson’s Stonecutters, Peer Mediation, Fashion, Art, Curtis Alliance, Book, Awareness Clubs (Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Women’s, Black, Hispanic, AIDS), Nursing, Law, Foreign Exchange Staten Island Staten

Curtis High School DBN 31R450 ■ 559 CURTIS HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Golf, Handball, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball & JV Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball, Wrestling SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Cheerleading Reminder: Use these codes for your application!

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Priority to students who apply and Zoned R19Z Unscreened 9 Academic Comprehensive Program live in the zoned area Computer Business Institute (Computer Science & Technology) 9 68 344 E-Commerce & Web Design or Co-Op Education. Courses lead to Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) R19A Unscreened certification in Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access. Web design students take Dreamweaver and courses that lead 10 10 13 to Web certification. Legal Studies & Law Enforcement (Law & Government) 9 68 352 Provides a basic understanding of law and our role as citizens in the justice system. Students interact R19B Unscreened with speakers from the legal world, including district 10 10 11 attorneys, judges and special legal services like the FBI. International Baccalaureate/Scholarship Honors Staten Island Program (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Program offers a challenging curriculum in the Arts and Sciences. All students are expected to take a minimum R19C Screened 9 102 338 of 4 advanced placement courses during high school and 6 IB exams. Scholarship school-based entrance exam is given.

Selection Criteria: English (90-100) Math (90-100) Social Studies (90-100) Science (90-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4

Curtis High School DBN 31R450 ■ 560 CURTIS HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Journalism Institute (Communications) Program offers students opportunities to explore the following: writing, layout, photojournalism, documentary R19D Unscreened 9 30 195 film, broadcasting, & print production. Annually publishes 10 newspapers, a yearbook and literary magazine. Partnerships with local media. Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Naval Junior ROTC is a leadership and citizenship training program co-sponsored by the Department of R19E Ed. Opt. 9 60 115 Education and the United States Navy. The curriculum is divided into three areas: academic, military skills and physical fitness. Practical Nursing/Nursing Assistant/ Medical Technology 9 68 375 (Health Professions) 1,514 hours of clinical and classroom studies, prepares students for NYS Certification as Licensed Practical R19F Screened Nurse (LPN). Nursing Assistant (NA) program prepares students to take the national performance and written 10 10 10 exam for NYS Public Health Department.

Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Performing Arts (Performing Arts) 9 30 237 Program provides the opportunity for study in Music, Theatre & Dance. Courses: Acting, Tech Theater & Stage R19G Unscreened Management, Dance, AP & IB Music Theory, IB Theatre. Music ensembles: Orchestra, Symphonic, Concert and 10 10 6 Jazz Bands, Guitar and Chorus.

School for International Services (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) This program offers study towards a Regents Diploma (Advanced Designation), while taking advantage of R19H Screened 9 85 246 foreign exchange/foreign study to broaden awareness of global issues. At least 2 AP courses required. Study of 2 foreign languages recommended.

Visual Arts (Visual Art & Design) 9 34 281 Students will develop their creative and intellectual potential through sequential offerings that provide R19J Unscreened instruction ranging from fine arts to graphic arts. Courses: Painting, Drawing, Ceramics, Graphic Design, 10 10 7 Island Staten Photography, AP & IB Art.

Curtis High School DBN 31R450 ■ 561 GAYNOR MCCOWN EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL Address: Marsh Avenue Educational Campus Bus: S61, S79, S91, X17, X31 to Marsh Avenue 100 Essex Drive, Staten Island, New York 10314 & Richmond Hill Road; S89 to Marsh Avenue & Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Westport Street; S55, S56, S89 to Marsh Avenue Tel: 718-370-6950 & Ring Road Fax: 718-370-6960 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/31/R064

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Eligibility Our school provides a small, academically challenging learning community ■ Priority to students who that prepares students for college success and beyond. We offer a learning attend an information session community supported by problem solving to develop our students’ respect for ■ Then to New York City excellence in scholarship, character and to energize their creativity. It’s all about residents attitude - wanting to excel, striving to meet potential, overcoming challenges, Special Education Services looking to make a difference. ■ Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ SETSS ■ Programs: Expeditionary Learning - Deep investigations of academic curricula ■ Special Class that incorporate real world connections, project-based learning, character ELL Programs development, and outside experts; Crew - Advisory group of 12-15 students who ■ ESL work with one staff member to receive guidance, develop leadership, support academics and build character; Intensives - Remedial or enrichment course Enrollment (10/31/2008) to be offered Regents week; Arts for All - Theatre arts, dance and visual arts ■ School Opened: Sept 2008 offerings ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Expected Grade ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Arts For All ■ Not-for-Profit: New York City Configuration: 9-12 Outward Bound Expeditionary Learning Accountability Reports 06-07 07-08 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Progress N/A N/A Leadership & Support: Peer Mediators, Student run store, Internships Report ■ Academic: School Newspaper ■ Artistic: Theatre Arts, Dance, Visual Arts Quality Review N/A N/A SCHOOL SPORTS ■ As we expand we plan to offer intramural sports

Important Information! ■ Our school observes a uniform dress code ■ Outward Bound - New Student Wilderness course required ■ Student and Parent Summer Orientation ■ Extended Day Program offered ■ Our school requires an Academic Portfolio for graduation Staten Island ■ Community Service Requirement

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9 108 509 McCown Expeditionary Learning School R55A Limited (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Unscreened 10 10 8

Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School DBN 31R064 ■ 562 MICHAEL J. PETRIDES SCHOOL

Address: 715 Ocean Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301 Bus: S74 to Clove Road, followed by S53 to Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Milford Drive Tel: 718-815-0186 Fax: 718-815-9638 Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/31/R080

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to continuing 8th We prepare students for college and careers. We offer students a wide array graders of accademic opportunities. Our students are challenged to their maximum potential and are encouraged to meet and exceed the standards in all subject ■ Then to Staten Island areas. What separates Petrides from other high schools is not only its level of residents academic excellence, but its strong sense of community and family. Our small Special Education Services intimate setting allows students to grow both academically and socially. ■ SETSS ELL Programs COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ESL ■ Programs: I-book laptop distribution program providing wireless Internet access for students; Special Arts Program with courses in: Instrumental, Orchestral and Enrollment (10/31/2008) Vocal Music, Fine Arts, Sculpture and Graphic Design ■ Language Classes: ■ Total Students: 1304 Italian, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, English ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Government K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and Politics: United States, United States History, World History 11, 12 Accountability Reports PARTNERSHIPS 06-07 07-08 ■ Community-Based Organization: Police Athletic League (PAL) ■ Higher

Progress AA Education Institutions: Wagner College, The College of Staten Island Report ■ Cultural/Arts Organization: The Center for Arts Education ■ Not-for-Profit: Quality Review WW The Staten Island Foundation EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Peer Tutoring, Peer Teaching, Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation, Air Force Jr. ROTC, National Honor Society ■ Academic: Debate Team, Cranial Crunch Team, Math Team, Literary Magazine, School Newspaper, Opportunities for International Travel ■ Artistic: SING Competition, Spring Musical Production, STEP Team, Annual Talent Show, High School Musical Review, International Thespian Society, Family Arts Nights ■ Clubs: Key, Italian, Rubik's Cube, Family Book PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Football & JV Football, Golf, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Golf, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball & JV Softball, Swimming, Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Cheerleading Staten Island Staten

Michael J. Petrides School DBN 31R080 ■ 563 MICHAEL J. PETRIDES SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Comprehensive Academic for New Students (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Comprehensive academic curriculum with an emphasis on performing arts and technology; all students will R15J Ed. Opt. 9 42 1030 be selected randomly by computer within the Ed. Opt. criteria

Comprehensive Academic for Current Students For (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) R15K Continuing 9 90 109 See above description 8th Graders Staten Island

Michael J. Petrides School DBN 31R080 ■ 564 NEW DORP HIGH SCHOOL SLC SCHOOL

Address: 465 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY 10306 Subway: Staten Island Rapid Transit to New Dorp Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Bus: S76, S78, S79 to Hylan Boulevard & New Tel: 718-667-8686 Dorp Lane Fax: 718-987-4889 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/31/R440

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Staten Island We are a school rich in instructional techniques and support services where residents students are educated in one of our eight small learning communities (SLC). Each of our four wings houses two of these SLCs, whose focus is on college and ■ Then to New York City career preparation. Students and teachers select programs which are of interest residents to them. Each program also has an assistant principal, two teacher coordinators, ■ For Zoned Program only: a guidance counselor and an aide in addition to teaching staff. priority to students who live in the zoned area COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Special Education Services ■ Programs: The Mathematics and Science Institute, Gilder Lehrman ■ Collaborative Team Teaching Institute of American and Legal Studies, Corporate Center for Business and (CTT) Technology, Future Teachers Academy, Academy of Communication and ■ SETSS Media Arts, Institute of Forensic Science and Criminology, Academy of Fine ■ Special Class and Dramatic Arts, Institute of Health and Nutritional Careers; College Courses: ELL Programs Anatomy and Physiology, Spanish, Italian, Art History, Child Development ■ ESL and Teaching Methodology, Business Communication, Humanities, Issues in ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) Science, Pre-Calculus, College Now Language Classes: Italian, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Computer Science A, ■ Total Students: 2148 English Literature and Composition, United States History, World History ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): 9, 10, 11, 12 PARTNERSHIPS Accountability Reports ■ Community-Based Organizations: New Dorp Civic Association, South Shore 06-07 07-08 Rotary Club, Staten Island Lions, Where to Turn, Project Hospitality, Staten Island Progress ■ Report BB New York (SINY) Inc., Jewish Board of Family and Children Services Hospital Outreach: Staten Island University Hospital ■ Higher Education Institutions: Quality WW Review St. John’s University, College of Staten Island, Wagner College, Baruch College, Kingsborough Community College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Neverland Theater-Staten Island Children’s Theatre Association (SICTA) ■ Not-for-Profit: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, New Visions for Public Schools, United Important Information! Activities Unlimited, Careers Through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP), Gilder ■ Extended Day Program Lerhman Institute of American History ■ Corporate: Staten Island Economic ■ Community Service Requirement Development Corporation, Limeri Insurance, SGF Associates Inc., Russo, ■ Internship Requirement Scamardella & D’Amato Law Firm ■ Financial Institutions: Richmond Savings ■ Student Summer Orientation Bank, Staten Island Savings, Merrill Lynch, Deloitte & Touche, Chase Manhattan ■ ■ Weekend Program offered Bank Other: Covenant House, Urban League, New York Public Library, Jewish Community Center (JCC), Culinary Arts, Virtual Enterprise Inc., The Dana Foundation EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Leadership Team, Community Service Projects, Council for Unity, Conflict Resolution Team, Link Employment and Responsibility Now (LEARN), NFL Play It Smart, NBA Project Rebound, Peer Tutoring, Baruch/Merrill Lynch Initial Public Offering (IPO) Challenge, Federal Challenge, Stock Market Challenge, PM/Saturday School, Cranial Crunch Team, Yearbook Squad, SING, First Aid/CPR Staten Island Staten

New Dorp High School DBN 31R440 ■ 565 NEW DORP HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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■ Academic: National Honor Society, Italian and Spanish Honor Societies, Literary Magazine, School Newspaper, Math Team, Small Learning Community-based Activities, Virtual Enterprise ■ Artistic: Open House Yearbook Design, Computer Graphics, Stage Design, Drawing, Painting, Information Marching Band, Guitar Club, Symphonic Band, Chorus, Dance Team, ■ The doors of New Dorp ■ Performing Arts, Video Yearbook, Musical Performances Clubs: Chess, High School are open, Monday International, Drama, Dance Dance Revolution, Business and Marketing, through Friday, for you to tour our Graphic Design, Newscast Production, Anime, Martial Arts, Moot Court, building. You can enter through the front Forensics, American Sign Language, Gay Straight Alliance, Russian, door and ask for a tour or you can call Model Airplanes, C-CAP, Creative Writing, Jewish Culture, Social 718-667-8686 ext. 1108 and our Parent Obstacles, Fitness Training, Float Committee, Ping-Pong, Environmental Coordinator, Donna LeChillgrien, Awareness, INTERACT Service will set up an appointment. ■ Information Night: October 2009 PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Student shadowing program available ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, upon request. Please call Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, 718-667-8686 ext. 1136 for Lacrosse & JV Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, information or e-mail Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Gymnastics, [email protected] Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball & JV Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Cheerleading, Pilates, Dance, Weight training, Self-Defense, Adaptive Reminder: Physical Education, Hoops for Harmony, 9th Grade SLC Challenge Use these codes for your application!

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Priority to students who apply and Zoned R20Z Unscreened 9 Academic Comprehensive Program live in the zoned area

Future Teachers Academy (Teaching) 9 85 268

Staten Island A teacher preparatory program which includes courses in Child Development, Psychology, Children's Literature, R20A Ed. Opt. Teaching Methodology, as well as a college credited education courses. A student teaching component is 10 10 9 required. The Law, History & Human Rights Institute sponsored by the Gilder Lehrman Institute for American History (Law & Government) Interdisciplinary program providing students with an R20C Screened 9 68 228 in-depth understanding of American History and culture through History and Literature courses. Historic sites are visited. Internships and Moot Court competition. Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality New Dorp High School DBN 31R440 ■ 566 NEW DORP HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Corporate Center for Business and Technology (Business) Challenging program that combines technology, business and academics with real world learning R20E Ed. Opt. 9 68 318 experiences. Includes preparation for Microsoft Office Specialist Certification, The Virtual Enterprise Program, high level internships & college level courses. Institute for Careers in Health and Nutrition (Health Professions) 9 N/A New Program Prepares students for relevant college and training programs in health-related careers; students will experience diversified coursework, internships, and R20F Ed. Opt. exposure to careers such as Physical and Occupational Therapist, Medical Assistant, Physical Education 10 N/A New Program Teacher, Athletic Trainer and EMT. Academy of Communication and Media Arts (Communications) Students explore and utilize various forms of media such as television, film, internet, radio and print. With R20M Ed. Opt. 9 68 308 a major focus on hands-on instruction, this program prepares students for relevant college majors with exposure to careers in all areas of Media. Academy of Fine and Dramatic Arts (Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design) A four-year academic program with a strong emphasis in the Arts. Students explore Fine Arts, Performing & R20P Ed. Opt. 9 90 302 Dramatic Arts, Instrumental, Vocal and Dance early in their high school career and move towards a major focus following their sophomore year. The Mathematics and Science Institute (Science & Math) A four-year program designed to prepare students for college and careers in science, mathematics and R20S Screened 9 68 342 computers. College credit courses offered. Participation in science and math competitions, internships and research projects are encouraged.

Selection Criteria: English (85-100) Math (85-100) Science (85-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Institute of Forensic Science and Criminology (Science & Math) This program exposes students to real-world applications of Forensic Sciences through hands- R20T Ed. Opt. 9 90 414 on instruction, while incorporating this theme to all subject areas. Top level Forensics specialists share their experiences on-site and through field study. Staten Island Staten

New Dorp High School DBN 31R440 ■ 567 PORT RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 85 St. Josephs Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302 Bus: S44 to Richmond & Blackford Avenues; Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible S46 to Innis Street Tel: 718-420-2100 Fax: 718-981-6203 Email: [email protected] Website: www.portrichmondhs.org

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Staten Island Using small interest-based learning communities, we are a comprehensive residents community that empowers students to reach their highest academic potential while providing a nurturing environment. Our students are exposed to a wide ■ Then to New York City array of extracurricular and athletic activities in combination with a challenging residents academic program that prepares them for college and the world of work. ■ For Zoned Program only: priority to students who live in COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS the zoned area ■ Programs: Collegiate Academy of High Honors, Gateway Honors Program, Special Education Services College Discovery, Legal Studies Institute, Medical Technology, Virtual ■ Collaborative Team Teaching Enterprise, Travel and Tourism, College Now, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) (CTT) Certification, Culinary Arts, Communications and Television Media ■ Language ■ SETSS Classes: Italian, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Art History, ■ Special Class Biology, Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, English Literature ELL Programs and Composition, Government and Politics: Comparative, Government and ■ ESL Politics: United States, Italian Language and Culture, Physics B, Psychology, Enrollment (10/31/2008) Spanish Language, Statistics, World History ■ Total Students: 2262 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Community-Based Organizations: Port Authority of NY & NJ, New 9, 10, 11, 12 York Center for Interpersonal Development, Northfield Community Local Accountability Reports Development Corporation, Project Hospitality, Junior Tennis League, 06-07 07-08 New Visions for Public Schools, United Activities Unlimited (UAU) Progress ■ Report BB Higher Education Institutions: College of Staten Island, Kingsborough Community College, Wagner College, St. John's University, Baruch Quality PP Review College, Borough of Manhattan Community College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Historic Richmondtown, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) ■ Not-for-Profit: PS 21 Literacy Program, Junior Achievement, NY Blood Bank, The Walk for the Cure, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) ■ Corporate: National Basketball Association (NBA) Entertainment, American Express, The Crowne Plaza, The Hilton Garden Inn, The Marriott Marquis, Community Television of Staten Island ■ Other: Mayor's Office, New York City Council, Borough President's Office EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Staten Island Open House Information ■ Leadership & Support: Peer Mediation/Conflict Resolution Programs, October 2009: tours available on Council for Unity, Student Government, Community Service Projects, Junior ■ request. Please call the school Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Drill Team Academic: International at 718-420-2100 for an Club, Mock Trial, Cranial Crunch, Robotics, Arista National Honor Society, ■ appointment. Project Rebound, Play It Smart, Newspaper, Yearbook Artistic: Performing Arts, Chorus, Dance, SING, Musical Performances, Drama Club Plays, Guitar Ensemble, Concert, Jazz and Marching Bands ■ Clubs: Poetry, Fashionville, Seamers, Art, Literary Magazine, Culinary Arts, H2O Dance, Steppers Dance

Port Richmond High School DBN 31R445 ■ 568 PORT RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball & JV Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball SCHOOL SPORTS ■ Cheerleading

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Priority to students who apply and Zoned R10Z Unscreened 9 Academic Comprehensive Program live in the zoned area

Gateway Honors Program (Science & Math) 9 60 275 Challenging honors program will prepare students for R10A Screened college and careers in math, science and related health professions 10 10 10 Selection Criteria: English (85-100) Math (85-100) Social Studies (85-100) Science (85-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Langauge Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Writing Sample Collegiate Academy Honors Program 9 68 240 (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Challenging honors program provides multiple opportunities R10B Screened for college-level courses and inquiry-based learning 10 10 7

Selection Criteria: English (85-100) Math (85-100) Social Studies (85-100) Science (85-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Writing Sample Culinary Arts (Culinary Arts) Prepares students for career opportunities in the R10C Ed. Opt. 9 138 408 Catering and Food Services Industry

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Provides students with the tools, training and experiences required for today’s leadership roles; R10D Ed. Opt. 9 34 102

Drill classes provide the opportunity for students to Island Staten participate in the National Drill Competition

Port Richmond High School DBN 31R445 ■ 569 PORT RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Performing & Visual Arts (Visual Art & Design) This program develops students’ creative abilities; Ensembles include concert, jazz & marching band, guitar, R10E Ed. Opt. 9 68 262 chorus, dance and musical theatre productions; Visual arts classes include cartooning and illustration, painting, ceramics and portfolio work College Discovery Program (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) Prepares students for college through a variety of R10J Screened 9 68 141 educational experiences; extensive elective programs allow students to explore different career paths Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 2-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 2-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Writing Sample

Business Technology & Communications (Computer Science & Technology) 9 68 New Program A challenging program combining academics with courses in business, television production and R10K Ed. Opt. communications; specialty courses include Informational Technology, Virtual Enterprise, Hospitality and Tourism, 10 10 New Program TV Production and Journalism

Med-Tech (Health Professions) Med-Tech Program introduces students to the multitude R10M Ed. Opt. 9 68 270 of occupations and careers available in the medical and health professions Staten Island

Port Richmond High School DBN 31R445 ■ 570 RALPH R. MCKEE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL CTE SCHOOL Address: 290 St. Marks Place, Staten Island, NY 10301 Subway: Staten Island Rapid Transit to St. Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible George Ferry Terminal, followed by S42 Tel: 718-420-2600 Bus: S42 to St. Marks Place & Fort Place Fax: 718-981-8776 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.mckeecths.org; http://rmhs5.blogspot.com

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City We offer a journey to the future through a challenging academic curriculum residents as well as career preparation. Imagine a freshman year exploring many Career/Technical courses that immerse students in both hands-on projects and Special Education Services theoretical content. Using the most updated, state-of-the-art equipment, Ralph ■ Collaborative Team Teaching R. McKee Career and Technical Education High School highly motivates pupils (CTT) to reach their potential. One of the vital initiatives is to impress upon students ■ SETSS the importance of pursuing their college dream to further their Career/Technical ■ Special Class knowledge. We offer workforce partnerships in Construction, Metropolitan Transit ELL Programs Authority (MTA), BMW, Deloitte & Touche, Con Edison and many more. Learning ■ ESL in our small environment can offer unlimited opportunities. Enrollment (10/31/2008) ■ Total Students: 739 COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Programs: College Now, Project Lead the Way, Computer Aided Design 9, 10, 11, 12 (CAD), Architectural Design, Physiology, Pathology, Biophysics, Automotive Diagnostics and Maintenance, State Certification for Technology-Based Careers Accountability Reports ■ Language Class: Spanish ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, English 06-07 07-08 Literature and Composition, United States History Progress Report BA Quality WW PARTNERSHIPS Review ■ Community-Based Organizations: McKee After-Three Program: New York Center for Interpersonal Development, World of Women Organization ■ Higher Education Institutions: Polytechnic Institute of NYU, Rochester Institute of Technology, New Jersey Institute of Technology, New York City College of Technology, DeVry University, Universal Technical Institute, Open House Kingsborough Community College, College of Staten Island, City College of New Yo r k ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Theatre Development Fund, Open Doors Information ■ October 2009: tours available on Corporate: Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), BMW Group NA, Construction request. Please call the school at 2000, Con Edison, Xerox, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and ■ 718-420-2620 to make an appointment. Technology (FIRST) Financial Institutions: Muriel Siebert Foundation, For additional information email Workers in Support of Education (WISE), Federal Reserve Bank of New York either [email protected] or [email protected]. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, Conflict Resolution, Peer Mediation ■ Academic: Yearbook, Robotics, Cranial Crunch, McKee Times (Newspaper) ■ Artistic: Band, Black Box Theater ■ Clubs: Chess, Graphic Arts, Dance/Step, Robo-Wizards (Robotics) PSAL SPORTS TEAMS Important Information! ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross ■ Community Service Requirement Country, Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, ■ Extended Day Program Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball ■ Co-ed: Fencing Staten Island Staten

Ralph R. McKee Career and Technical Education High School DBN 31R600 ■ 571 RALPH R. MCKEE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED) Reminder: Use these codes for your application! CTE SCHOOL

SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Computer Networking (Computer Science & Technology) Students become proficient in CISCO to take the CISCO Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Exam; successful R60H Screened 9 28 202 completion of this program prepares students to install computer connections, program routers, and maintain computer networks Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Information Technology Computer Graphics (Computer Science & Technology) Computer-based programs to create visual messages; arrangement of type, special paper requirements, ink R60I Screened 9 34 165 colors and printing specifications; as part of project- based learning, students develop posters, flyers and brochures for the school and community Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math( 75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Pre-Engineering/Computer Aided Drafting (Engineering) Students are taught CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) R60K Screened 9 30 151 which will prepare them for architectural drafting and design internships Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Automotive Center Service Specialist (Engineering) Students are taught diagnostics, repair and automotive R60P Ed. Opt. 9 30 143 maintenance Cosmetology/Salon Management (Cosmetology) After three years and 1,000 hours of training all students R60Q Ed. Opt. 9 38 186

Staten Island are prepared to take the state licensing examination Construction Technology (Architecture) After three years and 900 hours of training, all students R60R Ed. Opt. 9 28 167 are prepared for entrance in the construction and carpentry unions

Ralph R. McKee Career and Technical Education High School DBN 31R600 ■ 572 STATEN ISLAND TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL SPECIALIZED SCHOOL Address: 485 Clawson Street, Staten Island, NY 10306 Subway: Staten Island Rapid Transit to New Dorp Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Bus: S78, S79 to Hylan Boulevard & Allison Tel: 718-667-5725 Avenue; S57 to Rose Avenue & New Dorp Plaza Fax: 718-987-5872 or Hylan Boulevard & Ebbits Street; S76 to New Website: www.siths.org Dorp Lane & Clawson Street; S74 to Richmond Road & New Dorp Lane

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Open to New York City Staten Island Technical High School, established in 1988, provides a demanding residents and challenging college preparatory curriculum emphasizing mathematics, science, computers, engineering and the humanities. Facilities include state- ■ Acceptance is based on of-the-art science, engineering and computer laboratories. Our vision includes the score attained on the a school of academic excellence which promotes the highest level of critical Specialized High Schools thinking. Admissions Test (SHSAT) Special Education Services COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Services Provided as Needed ■ Programs: Technical courses in Lego Robotics, For Inspiration and ELL Programs Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics, Computer Software, ■ ESL Technical Drawing with Inventor Technology, Electronics, AutoCAD and Cisco Enrollment (10/31/2008) Networking. Elective courses are offered in Advanced Placement, Science ■ Total Students: 958 Engineering Research Program (SERP - Intel, NYCSEF & ISEF competitions), ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Forensic Science, Biotechnology and Molecular Science, Film, Pre-Law, 9, 10, 11, 12 Speech (Forensics), College Creative Writing, College Russian, Performing Arts, Band (Wind Ensemble, Jazz, Symphonic), Dance, Yoga, College Now, Accountability Reports Russian Exchange Program, SAT Prep, Cahn Fellows Program ■ Language 06-07 07-08 Class: Russian ■ Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Progress Report AA Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature Quality PP and Composition, Government and Politics: United States, Physics B, Physics Review C: Electricity and Magnetism, Physics C: Mechanics, Russian Language and Culture, United States History, World History PARTNERSHIPS ■ Community-Based Organizations: United Activities Unlimited (UAU), Seamen's Society, Joseph Maffeo Foundation, March of Dimes ■ Hospital Outreach: Staten Island University Hospital, Richmond University Hospital Important Information! ■ ■ Higher Education Institutions: Columbia University, St. John’s University, This is one of New York City’s Wagner College, College of Staten Island, City University of New York (CUNY), eight (8) Specialized High Schools Kingsborough Community College, University at Albany, College of St. Rose ■ that requires the Specialized High Cultural/Arts Organizations: Snug Harbor ■ Corporate: Port Authority of New Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). York and New Jersey For additional information and the 2009 test dates, see the EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES front of this directory and obtain ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, National Honor Society, Peer a copy of the “Specialized High Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Parent Leadership Academy ■ Academic: Schools Student Handbook” from Publications - Tech Times, Trope Literary Magazine ■ Artistic: Symphonic your guidance counselor. Band, Orchestra, Ensembles, Drama, Dance ■ Clubs: Over 70 clubs, activities and special events PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Staten Island Staten

Staten Island Technical High School DBN 31R605 ■ 573 STATEN ISLAND TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS METHOD Engineering (Engineering) 9 27,654 No Electrical and mechanical engineering sequences; Test courses include: technical drawing, computer software Code and programming, engineering survey, AutoCAD, 10 1,788 electronics, Cisco networking, Web Design and Robotics For Test: Guidance counselors will provide each student with an Admission Ticket indicating the date, location and time of the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). This must be presented at the test site. If a change of day is required, the student must inform his/her guidance counselor.

Open House Information Typically scheduled for mid-October for the general public, and mid-February for accepted students. See www.siths.org for more information. Staten Island

Staten Island Technical High School DBN 31R605 ■ 574 SUSAN E. WAGNER HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 1200 Manor Road, Staten Island, NY 10314 Bus: S62 to Manor Road, followed by S54 to Site Accessibility: Functionally Accessible Gansevoort Boulevard; S57, S61 to Bradley Tel: 718-698-4200 Avenue Fax: 718-698-5213 Website: www.wagnerhigh.net

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Staten Island Susan E. Wagner High School is a comprehensive high school empowering residents students through challenging instructional excellence and a wide range of extracurricular activities. Our mission is to create a unified, supportive community ■ Then to New York City of students, parents and educators. This community will strive to stimulate in residents each child a thirst for knowledge, resulting in the acquisition of the skills and ■ For Zoned Program only: competencies necessary to be successful, lifelong learners and socially- priority to students who live in conscious, respectful citizens. the zoned area Special Education Services COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ Collaborative Team Teaching ■ Programs: Scholars' Academy, Honors Classes, Computer Classes, Science (CTT) Research, Foreign Language Student Teaching Institute, Theatrical Arts, Media Arts, ■ SETSS Law & Politics, Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC), Council ■ Special Class for Unity, Peer Mediation, Academy of Finance, Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, ELL Programs Symphonic/Concert/Jazz/ Marching Bands, Chorus, Internships and Collaborations ■ ESL with various institutions; Daily AM, PM and Saturday Tutoring ■ Language Classes: ■ Enrollment (10/31/2008) French, Italian, Latin, Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and ■ Total Students: 3304 Composition, French Language, Government and Politics: United States, Human ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): Geography, Spanish Language, United States History, World History 9, 10, 11, 12 Accountability Reports PARTNERSHIPS 06-07 07-08 ■ Community-Based Organizations: Institute for Basic Research, Staten Island Progress ■ Report BA District Attorney’s Office, Liberty Partnerships Hospital Outreach: Seaview Hospital, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Eger Nursing Home ■ Higher Education Quality WW Review Institutions: College of Staten Island, St. John’s University, Kingsborough Community College, Baruch College ■ Cultural/Arts Organizations: Snug Harbor, Staten Island Children’s Museum, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Theater Development Fund, Metropolitan Opera ■ Corporate: JC Penney, TJ Maxx, National Academy Foundation ■ Financial Institutions: New York Stock Exchange, New York Federal Reserve Bank, American Management Association ■ Other: United States Air Force, Staten Island District Attorney's Office EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: Student Government, International Festival ■ Academic: Math Team, Cranial Crunch, National Honor Society, Mock Trial, Debate Team, Library Media Center, Scholars' Fair, Federal Reserve Challenge, Paid Internships, Stock Market Challenge, Financial Literacy Certification, Shakespeare Monologue Contest,Student Newspaper ("Wagner World") ■ Artistic: SING, Drama Performances, Holiday Concert and Art Show, Marching Band Parades, Spring Musical, Spring Concert and Art Show ■ Clubs: Dance, Key, International, Mural, Anime, African Culture, American Civil Rights Education Service (ACRES), Asian Culture, Movie Making, Ping Pong, Broadway trips, International trips, Annual Disney trip Staten Island Staten

Susan E. Wagner High School DBN 31R460 ■ 575 SUSAN E. WAGNER HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Open House Country, Football & JV Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Information Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor October 2009 at 6:00 PM Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball & JV Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Please contact the school for the Volleyball & JV Volleyball exact date and additional information. SCHOOL SPORTS

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Priority to students who apply and Zoned Unscreened 9 Academic Comprehensive Program R17Z live in the zoned area Academy of Finance (Business) 9 34 728 The Academy of Finance is an interdisciplinary program R17A Screened combining economic and business courses with real hands-on working experience. 10 10 19

Selection Criteria: English (75-100) Math (75-100) Social Studies (75-100) Science (75-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Academy of Hospitality & Tourism (Communications) 9 34 401 The Academy offers an opportunity for students to develop the skills and sense of commitment that is in R17B Ed. Opt. great demand in the fields of travel reservations, hotel 10 10 18

Staten Island hospitality, sales and front line management positions. Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) 9 50 256 The Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps R17C Ed. Opt. (JROTC) program is designed to foster a sense of leadership and self-discipline in students. 10 10 10 Law & Politics Institute 9 68 769 (Law & Government) The Institute is designed to use the study of law as a R17D Screened thematic base for developing skills. 10 10 19 Selection Criteria: English (80-100) Math (80-100) Social Studies (80-100) Science (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4

Susan E. Wagner High School DBN 31R460 ■ 576 SUSAN E. WAGNER HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS Performing Arts (Performing Arts) The Performing Arts Institute encourages students to R17E Audition 9 81 452 develop their creative abilities in the fields of art, music and drama. Audition Information: Art and Music students must present current portfolio; brief instrumental or vocal performance. Drama students must show interest in the program. Auditions will be held during Regents week in January. Please contact the school for additional information. Scholars’ Academy (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) The goal of the Scholars’ Academy is to provide students of outstanding ability and potential with an enriched R17F Screened 9 136 858 program which emphasizes inquiry, critical thinking and research skills. Selection Criteria: English (90-100) Math (90-100) Social Studies (90-100) Science (90-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Showcase Information Wagner hosts an annual Holiday and Spring Concert and Arts Display, Spring Musical, Scholars' Fair and International Festival Staten Island Staten

Susan E. Wagner High School DBN 31R460 ■ 577 TOTTENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 100 Luten Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10312 Subway: Staten Island Rapid Transit to Huguenot Site Accessibility: Partially Accessible Avenue Tel: 718-356-2220 Bus: S55, S56, S59, S78, S79 to Luten Avenue Fax: 718-317-0962 Email: [email protected] Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/31/R455

Eligibility IN THEIR OWN WORDS ■ Priority to Staten Island Tottenville High School offers a wealth of course offerings, elective sequences residents and an emphasis on performing and visual arts. In addition to a challenging instructional program, the school hosts a wide range of extracurricular activities ■ Then to New York City including teams, clubs and other after-school programs. residents ■ For Zoned Program only: COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS priority to students who live in ■ Programs: Science and Humanities Institute, Honors Classes, Science the zoned area Research, Advanced Technology, Architecture, Performing and Visual Arts, Special Education Services Automotive Technology, Academy of Finance, College Now, Medical Laboratory ■ Collaborative Team Teaching Technology, Dental Office Careers, Dental Laboratory Technology, Beacon (CTT) After School Program, Robotics, Internships and Collaboratives with various ■ SETSS institutions ■ Language Classes: Italian, Latin, Spanish ■ Advanced Placement ■ Special Class Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Literature ELL Programs and Composition, Environmental Science, European History, Government and ■ ESL Politics: United States, Italian Language and Culture, Psychology, Spanish Enrollment (10/31/2008) Language, United States History ■ Total Students: 3863 PARTNERSHIPS ■ Grades Served (2010-2011): ■ Community-Based Organizations: Jewish Community Center, New York 9, 10, 11, 12 Center for Interpersonal Development (NYCID) ■ Hospital Outreach: Staten Accountability Reports Island University Hospital ■ Higher Education Institutions: College of Staten 06-07 07-08 Island, Baruch College, St. John’s University, Wagner College, Kingsborough Progress ■ Report BA Community College Cultural/Arts Organizations: Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Staten Island Children’s Theatre, Staten Island Community Band Quality WW Review ■ Corporate: National Academy Foundation, Deloitte & Touche, Bristol Myers Squibb ■ Financial Institutions: New York Stock Exchange, New York Federal Reserve Bank ■ Other: Junior Achievement, Anti-Defamation League (ADL) EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ■ Leadership & Support: National Honor Society, Key Club, Council for Open House Unity, Student Government, Conflict Mediation ■ Academic: Model Congress, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Mock Trial, Intel Science Research, Robotics, Math Information Team, Student Publications, Cranial Crunch ■ Artistic: Concert and Marching Please contact the school for Open Bands, Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, Chorus, SING, Drama Club, Cheerleading Staten Island House dates and times. ■ Clubs: Advertising, Architecture Design, Broadway, Irish Culture, Italian American Culture, Jewish Culture, Korean Students Association, Latin-American Student Organization, Russian Culture, Newman, Poetry, Habitat for Humanity, Envirothon, Global Outreach PSAL SPORTS TEAMS ■ Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Football & JV Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoort Track, Outdoor Track, Lacrosse & JV Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling ■ Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball & JV Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball

Tottenville High School DBN 31R455 ■ 578 TOTTENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL (CONTINUED)

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SELECTION 2008 2008 TOTAL PROGRAM(S) OFFERED CODE GRADE METHOD PROGRAM SEATS APPLICANTS

Priority to students who apply and Zoned Unscreened 9 Academic Comprehensive Program R30Z live in the zoned area

Medical Technology (Health Professions) 9 34 719 Limited This program introduces students to the various R30A occupations and careers available in the medical and Unscreened health professions; Prepares students for college level 10 10 14 courses through laboratory experience Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps 9 34 179 (JROTC) The Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps R30B Ed. Opt. (JROTC) program is designed to provide students with a 10 10 6 sense of leadership and self-discipline Classics Institute (Humanities & Interdisciplinary) This is a challenging four year academic program with R30C Screened 9 68 684 concentration in Humanities Selection Criteria: English (90-100) Math (90-100) Social Studies (90-100) Science (90-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Science Institute (Science & Math) A challenging four-year academic program with R30S Screened 9 68 869 concentration in science and research Selection Criteria: English (90-100) Math (90-100) Social Studies (90-100) Science (90-100) Standardized Test Scores: Math Level(s) 3-4 English Language Arts Level(s) 3-4 Review of Attendance & Punctuality Staten Island Staten

Tottenville High School DBN 31R455 ■ 579