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2015-2016 GUIDE TO CHOOSING A NEW YORK CITY HIGH SCHOOL DEAR FUTURE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE,

Congratulations! Now that you’ve reached the 8th grade, you’re ready to begin one of the most important journeys of your life — the path to choosing a high school.

We know that choosing a high school can be challenging and sometimes overwhelming, but the process is all about you! This is an opportunity to handpick which schools really cater to your hobbies, passions and interests and best represent you. The high school selection and enrollment process is all about your voice and your choice!

This guide is designed to help you and your family navigate the selection and enrollment process, explore your interests and learn more about schools that may be right for you.

New Visions for Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that, since 1989, has helped to make public schools in NYC great places for you to learn, grow and become the best that you can be. Currently New Visions partners with 77 public district and charter high schools across the five boroughs, providing support in various ways to make sure that students, just like you, get the attention they need to succeed and move on to college and the workplace.

Choosing your high school is an important step! Make the most of the 8th grade by asking lots of questions, attending the high school fairs, visiting schools during Open Houses and speaking with your guidance counselor and other adults in your school. The more you know, the more options you will have.

Admissions methods vary by program and school. Some schools require students to take special tests. Other schools give preference to students who attend an Open House or other recruitment event. To see the full list of admissions methods, see page 5 in the 2016 New York City High School Directory.

All schools are required to offer special education services and special services for students who are still learning English. Consult the NYC Department of Education’s website for additional information: schools.nyc.gov/Academics/ SpecialEducation and schools.nyc.gov/Academics/ELL.

Additional information on each school and a comprehensive list of all offerings

Photography by Philip Greenberg can be found in the 2016 New York City High School Directory published by the NYC Department of Education.

All 77 New Visions schools appear in this guide, grouped by category (SMALL SCHOOLS, LARGE SCHOOLS, 6-12 SCHOOLS, CHARTER SCHOOLS AND TRANSFER SCHOOLS). The CTE screened arts stem icons listed on this page will help you identify School school programs focus some of the programs that each school offers, Career & technical Admission to These schools Schools with including arts, community service, health education programs screened schools offer programs in Science, Technol- professions and even CTE (career and technical offer job train- is based on media arts, the ogy, Engineering education). You’ll also find schools listed as ing toward a academics, performing arts, and Mathematics Regents diploma audition, visual art and/or (STEM) education screened or selective, which means admission for information attendance design. integrate these is based on middle school grades and standard- technology, health and/or other important core ized test scores. Look out for these icons care and trades assessments. subjects to help at the top of each school profile, but also such as automo- students compete tive maintenance in a 21st-century be sure to read the profiles closely to learn and construction. global economy. more about the schools that interest you.

Uniform Dress community foreign school code service languages These schools At these schools, These schools These schools use our online find-a-school tool require students there is a have an expecta- have a focus to wear school- recommended tion or minimum on the study of Want to find schools near you that offer programs branded clothing, dress code that requirement of foreign languages you like? Check out our online Find-a-School tool! usually for pur- may include student participa- and/or culture and Our interactive web tool will give you information chase through a specific colors tion in voluntary may offer bilingual about the school’s programs, sports activities and particular vendor. and/or types of work intended to programming. open house dates and will even tell you the best footwear. help the way to travel to school from your home! community. Visit www.newvisions.org/choices to use our tool!

SMALL SCHOOLS pg 4 all-girls health college PSAL school professions now Sports GETTING INTO HIGH SCHOOL pg 12 A step-by-step checklist These schools are Schools with These schools These schools open to girls only. programs in offer College Now, participate in health professions CUNY’s college interscholastic LARGE SCHOOLS pg 14 put students on readiness program sports teams in track for careers that allows the Public School 6-12 SCHOOLS pg 16 focused in the students to take Athletic League medical and public college credit- (or the Small pg 19 health fields. bearing courses Schools Athletic CHARTER SCHOOLS while still enrolled League, as noted). in high school. TRANSFER SCHOOLS pg 21

This publication is produced by New Visions for Public Schools, which is solely responsible for the content herein. Information on the schools listed in this guide is current as of September 2015. The entire guide is available online. To download or print, visit www.newvisions.org/choices. Puede descargar la guía en español. New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2015-2016 | www.newvisions.org/choices • 3 30 ACA students, and a week-long College BRONX ACADEMY OF small schools 101 course helps rising seniors finalize their college admissions. Through our Advanced HEALTH CAREERS ■■ Fewer than 600 students Placement courses students may earn up TOTAL STUDENTS: 470 to 18 college credits and must take science PRINCIPAL: Dawn Santiago ■ Personalized attention for each student ■ and math each year as well as complete 75 hours of community service. Our part- ■■ Challenging academic programs PSAL Dress STEM Health College nerships include Albert Einstein Medical sports code focus professions Now ■■ Opportunities through partnerships Center’s Einstein Enrichment Program, Bronx Academy of Health Careers (BAHC) College Now at Lehman College and Hostos provides all students with a rigorous and Community College’s Astronomy course. challenging academic program focusing on ACA has had multiple Posse winners, the science and math for all four years, with The Bronx latest earning a full scholarship to DePaul the goal of achieving an Advanced Regents University, as of 2014. Diploma and entry into four-year institutions. Our college partnerships allow students the 925 Astor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469 ALFRED E. SMITH CAREER & opportunity to earn up to 12 college credits, (718) 944-3418 TECHNICAL EDUCATION HS taking college-level and credit-bearing [email protected] TOTAL STUDENTS: 430 courses. Our students are also exposed to a www.astorcollegiate.com PRINCIPAL: Evan Schwartz variety of health professions beginning in the HOW DO I APPLY? 9th grade. We partner with organizations like the New York City Commission on Human PSAL Uniform Screened CTE Arts STEM sports school school school programs focus Sign in at an Open House (contact the school Rights, which certifies and trains students for dates and times), attend a Bronx High to become peer mediators who assist in Alfred E. Smith Career and Technical Educa- School Fair or schedule a “Spend an hour with settling student disputes. Upon graduation, tion High School aims to provide students the Bull” by contacting the guidance depart- with a stellar, integrated instructional pro- ment at (718) 944-3418. our students have become critical and inde- gram, resulting in a Regents or an Advanced pendent thinkers that are ready to pursue Regents CTE Diploma, both of which are careers in the health professions. recognized by universities and major cor- BELMONT PREPARATORY 800 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10467 porations, nationwide. Through our NATEF HIGH SCHOOL (718) 696-3340 (National Automotive Technicians Education TOTAL STUDENTS: 446 [email protected] Foundation) affiliation and our ASE (Automo- PRINCIPAL: Stephen Gumbs www.newvisions.org/schools/entry/11X290 tive Service Excellence) certified teachers, we offer students solid preparation for col- HOW DO I APPLY? PSAL Uniform Screened Foreign College lege and training for employment in automo- sports school school language Now Priority is given to Bronx residents who attend tive trades, collision repair and refinishing. Belmont Preparatory High School was an information session, then to NYC residents Students work in paid internships with major founded in 2002 as a high school for aca- who attend an information session, then to automotive companies and dealerships such demically talented students throughout the Bronx residents and then to NYC residents. as BMW, Toyota, etc. In our certified graphic community. The curriculum is based in the Please contact the school for Open House arts program, students use our state-of-the- humanities and uses an interdisciplinary dates and times. art MAC lab, learn 3D printing and work in approach to infuse language arts throughout paid internships. the curriculum so that students are truly BRONX CENTER FOR 333 East 151st Street, Bronx, NY 10451 college- and career-ready upon graduation. (718) 993-5000 Belmont Prep has a 15:1 student-to-teacher SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS TOTAL STUDENTS: 466 [email protected] ratio, and students can earn up to 12 college PRINCIPAL: Edward Tom www.aesmithhs.org credits in their junior and senior years in the College Now program. Excursions and

HOW DO I APPLY? field trips—including trips to New England; PSAL Uniform STEM sports school focus Sign in at one of the city’s high school fairs or Philadelphia, PA, Washington, DC; and visit one of our Open Houses. For more infor- Rome, Italy—take place annually. The Bronx Center for Science and Mathe- mation about admission, contact the school. matics (BCSM) offers a challenging academ- 500 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458 ic program with a concentration in science (718) 733-8100 and mathematics, supported by the study of ASTOR COLLEGIATE [email protected] humanities and the integration of technology ACADEMY www.belmontprephs.org across the curriculum. We offer a number of TOTAL STUDENTS: 463 HOW DO I APPLY? opportunities for students, including summer PRINCIPAL: Sandra Burgos enrichment through our partnerships with Priority is given to Bronx students or residents colleges and universities across the nation, and then to NYC residents. Please contact the a student mentorship program for new PSAL Dress Community STEM College school for Open House information. sports code service focus Now students, and evening school and summer institute for credit recovery. Astor Collegiate Academy (ACA) is focused on science, mathematics and preparing 1363 Fulton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456 students for college. Freshmen participate (718) 992-7089 in our Summer STEM and Early College [email protected] Awareness program, University of Vermont www.newvisions.org/schools/entry/09X260 hosts an annual overnight college tour for

4 • New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2015-2016 | www.newvisions.org/choices HOW DO I APPLY? 500 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458 school’s 22 sports teams. (718) 733-5274 Priority is given to Bronx students or residents 730 Concourse Village W., Bronx, NY 10451 [email protected] who attend an information session, then to (718) 292-7171 NYC residents who attend an information www.newvisions.org/schools/entry/10X439 [email protected] session, then to Bronx students or residents www.bla2hs.org and then to NYC residents. Please contact the HOW DO I APPLY? school for Open House dates and times. Priority is given to Bronx students or residents HOW DO I APPLY? and then to NYC residents. Please call our parent coordinator, Nelly Lopez-Alvear, at (917) Priority is given to Bronx residents who at- BRONX ENGINEERING & 284-0768 or (718) 733-5274. tend an information session and then to NYC residents who attend an information session, TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY then to Bronx residents and then to NYC resi- TOTAL STUDENTS: 448 BRONX LEADERSHIP dents. Our annual Open House is held each PRINCIPAL: Karalyne Sperling fall for incoming freshmen. Please contact our ACADEMY II High School school’s parent coordinator, Betty Robinson, TOTAL STUDENTS: 520 for additional information at (718) 292-7171, PSAL Dress STEM sports code focus PRINCIPAL: Rose LoBianco ext. 1091. Bronx Engineering and Technology Academy (BETA) is designed to prepare students PSAL Dress STEM sports code focus with the skills and knowledge necessary to BRONX SCHOOL OF LAW & solve real-world problems through the lens The mission of Bronx Leadership Academy II FINANCE of engineering. BETA’s rigorous curriculum (BLA II) is to develop our students as leaders TOTAL STUDENTS: 483 prepares students to become technologi- and to help them engage their minds and PRINCIPAL: Jessica Goring cally literate citizens. We are committed to explore possibilities. Our school’s familial atmosphere and our partnership with South teaching our students how to learn and think PSAL Dress Community Foreign as engineers and rediscover the wonder Bronx churches encourage students to apply sports code service language and joy of learning. We are recognized as a their leadership skills in their school and The mission of our school is to provide stu- National Academy School and require that community. BLA students take four years of dents with the necessary skills and abilities all students complete four years of math, science and math and can also take college- to pursue employment and/or higher educa- technology/engineering and science. BETA level math, science and English for college tion by introducing them to careers in law offers day trips to the Manhattan College credits, in preparation for college. Students and finance. We partner with organizations campus to expose students to the college can play football on the school’s regulation- such as the Barnard/Columbia Education experience. size football field or participate in one of the Program and provide students with access

99 Terrace View Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463 (718) 563-6678 [email protected] www.newvisions.org/schools/entry/10X213

HOW DO I APPLY? Priority is given to Bronx students or residents who attend an information session, then to NYC residents who attend an information “Everything changed for me at Astor. session, then to Bronx students or residents and then to NYC residents. Please contact the The small, supportive environment school for Open House dates and times. helped me learn to express myself BRONX High School FOR and to be confident in who I am. LAW & COMMUNITY SERVICE I am a resilient, dedicated TOTAL STUDENTS: 389 PRINCIPAL: Michael Barakat leader because of Astor.”

PSAL Dress Community sports code service We strive to produce mature, well-educated, lifelong learners. Our learning community is Fatima committed to helping all students become ASTOR COLLEGIATE ACADEMY, critical and independent thinkers, who make CLASS OF 2015 wise and socially responsible decisions that benefit themselves and the community. We offer Advanced Placement and honors-level courses, and students compete in mock trial and moot court competitions under the guidance of our partner law firm, Hogan and Lovells.

New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2015-2016 | www.newvisions.org/choices • 5 to internships, mentoring and fieldwork to Fair, then to Bronx students or residents and in New York City to offer the prestigious enrich student learning. Outside of the class- then to NYC residents—strong aptitude for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program—a room, our students not only have access visual and performing arts is a must. demanding and internationally recognized to all the clubs and activities that Law and program that allows students to earn up to Finance offers (Chess Club, Mock Trial Team, one year of college credit. We encourage all Moot Court Team, Student Government and High School FOR students to participate in the program. more), but they are also able to fully partici- CONTEMPORARY ARTS pate in all the junior varsity and varsity teams TOTAL STUDENTS: 497 500 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458 on the Kennedy Campus. PRINCIPAL: Tilsa Rodriguez-Gonzalez (718) 933-1247 [email protected] 99 Terrace View Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463 www.kappainternational.org PSAL Arts STEM College (718) 561-0113 sports programs focus Now [email protected] HOW DO I APPLY? High School for Contemporary Arts (HSCA) www.lawandfinance.org is a collaborative learning community that Priority is given to NYC residents who attend an information session and then to all NYC combines a challenging curriculum, draw- HOW DO I APPLY? residents. Please contact the school for Open ing connections between the humanities, House dates and times. Priority is given to Bronx students or residents science, math and the arts with an intensive who attend an information session, then to training program in the arts. We use state- NYC residents who attend an information session, then to Bronx students or residents and of-the-art, 21st-century media technology. MARBLE HILL HS FOR then to all NYC residents. Priority is given to Our arts studios bring together study in the INTernationaL STUDIES traditional arts (dance, theatre, fine arts and students who attend our Open House. Please TOTAL STUDENTS: 465 contact the school for Open House informa- music) with study in the contemporary arts PRINCIPAL: Kirsten Larson tion. (film, video/sound production, multimedia, graphic design, and animation). Through our partnerships, our students have the oppor- PSAL Dress Screened Community STEM Foreign sports code school service focus language tunity to participate in special programs, BRONX THEATRE High performances, exhibitions, mentorships and Marble Hill High School for International School internships, preparing them for a thriving Studies is a college preparatory school focused on global awareness and world lan- TOTAL STUDENTS: 451 future in the arts. HSCA also offers opportu- guages. We promote understanding of other PRINCIPAL: William J. Doyle nities for students to participate in College Now in order to earn credits toward college. cultures and our students’ role in the world as we prepare them for the future. To meet PSAL CTE Screened Arts Foreign College 800 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10467 the demands of college, all students take sports school school programs language Now (718) 944-5610 four years of math and science and incoming Bronx Theatre offers students the opportu- [email protected] freshmen receive adult mentors through nity to take a rigorous and creative course www.newvisions.org/schools/entry/11X544 IMentor, who provide weekly academic load, preparing them for the competitive support throughout their high school career. college application process and cultivating HOW DO I APPLY? We are a portfolio/project-based school, and their vibrant artistic portfolios. Students earn Priority is given to Bronx students or residents community service is required for grades 11 a fully accredited Regents Diploma, taking who attend an information session, then to and 12. There are more than 49 countries mandatory theatre arts courses in grades NYC residents who attend an information ses- represented in our school community, with 9-12, with the option of taking the Arts sion, then to Bronx students or residents and more than 35 languages spoken. We offer exam in grade 12 for the CTE Arts endorse- then to NYC residents. Please call the school opportunities to participate in international for Open House dates and times. ment. Additionally, all students participate in exchange programs to China and other extended day program and student summer countries during the 10th-12th grades. orientation. We consider our students artists- at-work, offering them classes in dance, set KNOWLEDGE & POWER 99 Terrace View Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463 design, costume design, acting and theatre PREPARATORY ACADEMY (718) 561-0973 business. Students have opportunities to INTernationaL HS [email protected] see free Broadway plays, work alongside TOTAL STUDENTS: 460 www.marblehillschool.org professional actors, directors, technicians PRINCIPAL: Panorea Panagiosoulis and other artists, and participate in student HOW DO I APPLY? production workshops and other internships This school has a limited screened admissions PSAL Uniform Foreign through Roundabout Theatre Company. sports school language policy to ensure that 50% of every incoming 9th grade class is composed of English 99 Terrace View Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463 Knowledge and Power Preparatory Acad- Language Learners. Attendance at an orienta- (718) 944-3635 emy (KAPPA) International High School tion is highly recommended. Priority is given [email protected] seeks to inspire and empower scholars to to Bronx students or residents and then to www.bxtheatre.org become lifelong learners, well equipped for NYC residents. For International Academy only the challenges of college and prepared to (43B): open only to ELL students who have HOW DO I APPLY? participate as compassionate citizens in the been living in the United States for fewer than ever-expanding global community. With a six years. Our Open House dates are Thursdays, Priority is given to Bronx students or residents October 29 and November 9, from 4-6 p.m.; who sign in at an information session and 15:1 student- teacher ratio and extended day program (7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.), KAPPA has Saturday, November 14, from 10 a.m.-noon; come prepared to demonstrate a strong desire and Monday, November 23, from 4-6 p.m. and aptitude for the visual and performing arts. a curriculum with a strong focus on experi- Contact the school to find out more about ential learning, including international travel. in-person auditions. Open to NYC residents We are one of only seven public schools who sign in at the October Bronx High School

6 • New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2015-2016 | www.newvisions.org/choices and India. Students also commit to spending studies, science, leadership, communication MORRIS ACADEMY FOR time locally, working on community service and other competencies that are essential COLLABORATIVE STUDIES projects several times a year. for careers in the health care services indus- TOTAL STUDENTS: 470 try. Our school offers Career and Technical PRINCIPAL: Matthew Mazzaroppi 1595 Bathgate Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457 Education (CTE) programs in health careers (718) 466-6800 as well as after-school and peer tutoring. [email protected] PSAL STEM sports focus www.mhbx.org 150 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 (718) 773-0128 Students at Morris Academy for Col- HOW DO I APPLY? [email protected] laborative Studies (MACS) are involved www.academyforhealthcareers.org in their own learning process, becoming Please contact the school for Open House dates and times. self-motivated, creative problem-solvers HOW DO I APPLY? who can meet the challenges of college and career. We provide meaningful education Priority is given to Brooklyn residents who attend an information session and then to through project-based learning—group work WORLD VIEW HIGH SCHOOL TOTAL STUDENTS: 300 all NYC residents who attend an information on projects that are important and relevant PRINCIPAL: Martin Hernandez session. Please contact the school for Open to students. Twice a year, students compete House dates and times. by presenting projects to the school community, on topics ranging from building cities PSAL Uniform Community STEM Foreign College sports school service Focus language Now with mathematics to designing magazines Academy of Innovative around current world issues. As part of the World View High School’s academic pro- Technology Mayor and Chancellor’s Community Schools gram prepares students for college, career TOTAL STUDENTS: 440 Initiative, we believe that community sup- and exemplary citizenship. Our rigorous PRINCIPAL: Cynthia Fowlkes port leads to student success. MACS has project-based learning curriculum focuses on extracurricular activities, after-school clubs mathematics, science and social justice. Our and increased academic support through Early College (Honors) and Transitional Bilin- PSAL Uniform CTE STEM sports school school focus partnerships with local colleges, community gual (TBE) programs help students complete organizations, reading groups and the Junior graduation requirements and become fluent At Academy of Innovative Technology Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC). in English by 11th grade. Our wide range (AOIT), we prepare all students to enter of academic support and services includes college and employment after four years 1110 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10456 College Now, 4-8 college trips each year and of a multidisciplinary curriculum integrating (718) 617-5312 personalized guidance coordinated between challenging academics with up-to-the- [email protected] teacher-mentors and our dedicated Family minute technology. We continue to support www.macsx297.org College Office. At World View, students work our students after they graduate through hard and play hard with extracurricular activi- networking, alumni support groups and HOW DO I APPLY? ties, including over 25 PSAL sports teams, e-conferences. Students graduate from Priority is given to Bronx students or residents Lunch & Learn, before and after-school tutor- AOIT with official certifications in several who sign in at an information session, then to ing and clubs in many areas of interest. information technology (IT) applications of NYC residents who sign in at an information state-of-the-art technology. We offer three- session, then to Bronx students or residents 100 W. Moshulu Parkway S., Bronx, NY 10468 year sequences for gaming, web design and and then to NYC residents. Please call our (718) 601-0391 applications programming, and the National parent coordinator, Danielle Pattillo, at (718) [email protected] Academy Foundation provides college 617-5312, ext. 2113. www.worldviewhs.org courses, job-readiness workshops and internships. HOW DO I APPLY? MOTT HALL BRONX HIGH Priority is given to Bronx residents who sign 999 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 SCHOOL in at an information session, then to NYC (718) 827-2469 TOTAL STUDENTS: 385 residents who sign in at an information ses- [email protected] PRINCIPAL: Kathryn Malloy sion, then to Bronx residents and then to NYC www.aoiths.org residents. Please contact the Guidance Office for more information. How do i apply? PSAL Uniform Community Foreign sports school service language Priority is given to NYC residents who attend Mott Hall Bronx High School is a small an information session and then to all NYC residents. Please contact the school for Open college-prep high school whose mission House dates and times. is to prepare students for college using a Brooklyn liberal arts curriculum and empower them personally and academically to succeed in Brooklyn Academy of an ever-changing world. We hold students Academy for Health to high expectations inside and outside of Careers Science & the Environment the classroom. We have an open-access TOTAL STUDENTS: 347 TOTAL STUDENTS: 513 PRINCIPAL: Veronica Peterson International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, a PRINCIPAL: Deonne Martin demanding and internationally recognized program that allows students to earn up PSAL Dress CTE Health PSAL Uniform Community STEM College to one year of college credit. We believe it sports code school Professions sports school service focus Now takes more than academics to be ready for The mission of the Academy for Health Brooklyn Academy of Science and the college and provide students with opportuni- Careers (AHC) is to ensure that every stu- Environment (BASE) is a small Brooklyn ties to travel abroad to places such as Africa dent develops a strong foundation in health New Century High School. Our mission is

New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2015-2016 | www.newvisions.org/choices • 7 to create an active learning community that competence, confidence and critical think- for higher education and for careers in the addresses the needs of young people while ing skills, all essential tools for success in music and theatre industries. Our Produc- embracing environmental science, environ- college and beyond. All students take three tion Studio offers courses in performance mental justice, urban ecology and science periods of math during the 9th grade and and production elements, including:Theatre research. Students at BASE experience field can take advantage of the school’s unique Design and Technology, Musical Theatre, studies and project-based learning using offerings, including Mandarin Chinese or Acting, Vocal Music, Dance, Recording and local resources like Prospect Park and the College Now courses at CUNY’s New York Video Production, Set and Costume Design, Brooklyn Botanic Garden. City College of Technology during the 11th Production Management and Marketing. We and 12th grades. Our after-school programs also have a partnership with the Roundabout 883 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 include LEGO robotics class, a swim club Theatre Company, the largest nonprofit (718) 230-6363 and an SAT prep class. theatre company in New York City, and [email protected] provide after-school and Saturday classes for www.BASEhighschool.org 400 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Regents preparation and academic enrich- (718) 381-7100 ment. How do i apply? www.bsmartnow.com Priority is given to Brooklyn students who 883 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 attend an information session, then to NYC How do i apply? (718) 230-6250 residents who attend an information session, Priority is given to Brooklyn residents who [email protected] then to Brooklyn students or residents and sign in at an information session and then to www.bkmusicntheatre.com then to all NYC residents. Please contact the all NYC residents who sign in at an information school for Open House dates and times. session. Please contact the school for Open How do i apply? House dates and times. An audition is required for performing and visual arts; priority is given to Brooklyn students or brooklyn school for residents and then to all NYC residents. Please math & research Brooklyn School for contact the school for Open House dates and TOTAL STUDENTS: 300 Music & Theatre times. For questions, contact Khalilah Brand at PRINCIPAL: Dr. Perry Rainey TOTAL STUDENTS: 455 (718) 230-6520, ext. 2113. PRINCIPAL: Pamela Randazzo-Dorcely

PSAL Uniform STEM College sports school focus Now Frederick Douglass PSAL Arts STEM At the Brooklyn School for Math and sports programs focus Academy VII High School Research (B-Smart), we provide our students Brooklyn School for Music & Theatre (BSMT) TOTAL STUDENTS: 320 PRINCIPAL: Tamika Matheson with an education that is grounded in math- uses music and theatre throughout challeng- ematics and research and help to cultivate ing academic curricula to prepare students PSAL Uniform Arts sports school programs Frederick Douglass Academy VII (FDA VII) High School is modeled after Frederick Douglass Academy of Harlem. We are committed to providing the necessary skills and knowledge for successful post-secondary experiences. Failure is not an option: we “Don’t just follow where your friends offer multiple opportunities for academic are going. Choose a high school acceleration and remediation. Scholars at FDA VII have the opportunity to take college- that fits who you are and who level courses and participate in local and out-of-state college tours. Dedicated guid- you want to be—that’s the best ance and college staff support scholars and their families to navigate college admissions, way to choose a high school.” financial aid and the college acceptance process. Scholars may also take the NYS Driver’s Permit Examination onsite and participate in any of the school’s gender-specific empowerment activities for both males and Nataki females. HIGH SCHOOL FOR PUBLIC SERVICE, 226 Bristol Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 CLASS OF 2015 (718) 485-3789 [email protected] www.newvisions.org/schools/entry/23K514

How do i apply? Priority is given to incoming scholars who attend one of our many Open House events or visit our table at a citywide or borough-wide high school fair. We encourage prospective scholars and families to contact our school to

8 • New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2015-2016 | www.newvisions.org/choices schedule a visit and tour and to meet our staff nity Service Honor Society. well as PSAL sports teams, including our and scholars. championship-winning football team. YCD 600 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 students benefit from our partnerships with (718) 756-5325 organizations like Replications, Counseling in HS for Innovation in [email protected] Schools, Medgar Evers College and Brooklyn Advertising & Media www.newvisions.org/schools/entry/17K546 College, which support our college pathway TOTAL STUDENTS: 320 How do i apply? program and help our students graduate PRINCIPAL: Adaleza Michelena with generous academic, STEM and athletic Please contact the school for information on scholarship awards and ongoing support the admissions policy. Please contact our throughout college. PSAL Dress CTE Arts STEM guidance counselor, Debora Chan, at dchan6@ sports code school programs focus schools.nyc.gov or our parent coordinator, Eric 911 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226 HS for Innovation in Advertising and Media Ferreira, at [email protected] for Open (718) 564 2470 provides academic and career competencies House dates and times. [email protected] that transform students into competitive www.ycdhs.org candidates in advertising and media. By providing a rigorous, real-world experience- High School for Service How do i apply? based environment, we empower students & Learning at Erasmus Priority is given to Brooklyn students or to make well-informed decisions about their TOTAL STUDENTS: 456 residents who attend an information session, futures. Our advertising and media sequence PRINCIPAL: Peter Fabianski then to NYC residents who attend an informa- of study include Graphic Arts, Web Design, tion session, then to Brooklyn students or Visual Communication, Microsoft Power- residents and then to all NYC residents. Please PSAL Community Point and Career & Financial Management sports service contact the school for Open House dates and courses. Students gain access to advertising times. Our mission at High School for Service & industry mentorships and internships during Learning (HSSL) is to provide educational the 11th and 12th grades and can partici- experiences that meet the needs of our pate in blended learning courses through diverse student population. We build on the Khalil Gibran our partnership with iZone. Students can potential of our students through a focus International Academy also earn additional certifications as part on culture, community and civic agreement. TOTAL STUDENTS: 250 of the school’s Microsoft IT Academy and PRINCIPAL: Winston Hamann Among the courses offered are personal can qualify for advertising-specific college finance and entrepreneurship, forensic scholarships through completion of the science and AP courses. HSSL has extracur- SSAL Uniform Foreign College Advertising and Media Program. sports school language Now ricular activities ranging from African Drum 1600 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11236 to Fashion and Chess, and academic support Khalil Gibran International Academy (KGIA) offers students the opportunity to study (718) 290-8760 includes after-school, lunchtime and Satur- the Arabic language and culture and to [email protected] day tutoring, as well as SAT and PSAT prep. explore careers that require bilingual and www.iam-hs.org 911 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226 multicultural skills such as international How do i apply? (718) 564-2551 business, diplomacy, linguistics, journalism [email protected] and other related fields. To provide students We are a limited unscreened school. We have www.hsslnyc.org two Open Houses planned for the fall: with international literacy and critical thinking skills necessary for success in the 21st Tuesday, November 10, from 5:30–7 p.m., and How do i apply? Saturday, November 15, from 10–11:30 a.m. If century, KGIA offers an International Bacca- you cannot attend an Open House, please call Priority is given to Brooklyn students or laureate (IB) accreditated diploma for juniors the school and schedule a convenient time to residents who attend an information session, and seniors. Students receive personalized visit the school during the day. then to NYC residents who attend an informa- instruction and support through small class tion session, then to Brooklyn students or sizes, and every student has access to his/ residents and then to all NYC residents. Please her own laptop. KGIA offers extracurricular contact the school for Open House dates and HS for Public Service: times. activities including Regents prep, homework Heroes of Tomorrow help, drama, basketball, soccer and access TOTAL STUDENTS: 457 to college courses through the College Now PRINCIPAL: Sean Rice High School for Youth & program. Community Development 362 Schermerhorn St., Brooklyn, NY 11217 PSAL Uniform Screened Community Health TOTAL STUDENTS: 400 sports school school service Professions (718) 237-2502 PRINCIPAL: Marie Prendergast [email protected] Our school enables students to develop www.khalilgibranhs.org academic and social skills necessary to be PSAL Community Arts STEM College productive contributors to society. We offer sports service programs focus Now How do i apply? a small and dynamic learning environment We are a college pathway school designed Priority is given to Brooklyn students and NYC with many service-learning opportunities, a to prepare all students to thrive in a four-year residents who attend an information session. major component of our school and student college and beyond. We offer a wide variety For more information about Open Houses and life. Students are encouraged to participate of Advanced Placement courses and provide school tours, please call (718) 237-2502. in medical and legal internships and com- enriching experiences through our arts/ plete hands-on community service. Students media- and technology-infused curriculum. who complete 200 hours of community Students can participate in community service by the end of 11th grade will be service and internship opportunities as inducted into the Archon National Commu-

New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2015-2016 | www.newvisions.org/choices • 9 geographical catchment area, Brooklyn, or nized by the White House for their award- World Academy for Total NYC who sign in at an information session. winning mobile application development. Community Health HS Open sessions are held during the first week TOTAL STUDENTS: 262 of November; dates are posted on the WATCH 40 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003 PRINCIPAL: Claudette Christie website. Please contact the parent coordina- (212) 253-3299 tor at (718) 922-0650, ext. 692, or pwhite11@ [email protected] schools.nyc.gov to RSVP. www.afsenyc.org PSAL Uniform CTE Community Health College sports school school service professions Now How do i apply? World Academy for Total Community Health (WATCH) High School is a CTE school, pre- Priority is given to Manhattan students or residents who attend an information session, paring students for a range of health careers, Manhattan then to NYC residents who attend an informa- such as nursing, or dental assistance or tion session, then to Manhattan students or other careers in the health industry, like IT Academy for Software residents and then to NYC residents. Please and administration. Our socially supportive Engineering contact the school for Open House dates and learning environment prepares students to times. make healthy choices, lead healthy lives and TOTAL STUDENTS: 470 PRINCIPAL: Seung Yu advocate for the total health of their families, communities, nation and, ultimately, their Bread & Roses Integrated world. Students take four years of math, PSAL CTE STEM sports school focus Arts High School science and English and may take Advanced TOTAL STUDENTS: 50 Placement classes and college classes The Academy for Software Engineering PRINCIPAL: Rodney Lofton through the College Now program. Our (AFSE) prepares students to design and programs of study are designed with a vari- create the next generation of software and applications. All incoming 9th graders PSAL Dress Screened Community Arts ety of professions in mind: health science, sports code school service programs community health and the Medical Science participate in summer orientation, and small Our mission is to educate and develop Program, where students can shadow sur- academic classes integrate team projects, responsible citizens who demonstrate geons at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer industry internships with professional leadership skills, excellence of character, Center. mentors from New York City’s tech industry scholastic achievement and a commitment and other real-world, problem-based experi- to community service. An advisory period 400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 ences. By partnering directly with New York for all students helps to foster a personal- (718) 922-0650 City’s technology and entrepreneurial com- ized and supportive school culture where [email protected] munity, students learn advanced computing teachers are assigned eight to ten students, www.watchnyc.org and problem-solving skills and use cutting- meeting weekly in groups and one-on-one as edge equipment to foster innovations that How do i apply? needed. We expose students to the arts and impact their communities and the world at community service projects and partner with Priority is given to students residing in the large. Two AFSE students have been recog- organizations, including Columbia University, Abyssinian Development Corporation and Nkechie’s Project, to support them academically, socially and emotionally. At our career leadership forums, students meet leaders of major corporations and gain opportunities to intern in various industries.

6 Edgecombe Avenue, New York, NY 10030 “I love how small the school is: the teachers (212) 694-6001 [email protected] are not just your teachers, they become some www.newvisions.org/schools/05M685 of your best friends. I had the best high How do i apply? school experience.” Bread & Roses is no longer accepting new students. For more information, please contact the school.

Business of Sports ANA School NEW DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL, TOTAL STUDENTS: 440 CLASS OF 2015 PRINCIPAL: Joshua Solomon

PSAL Uniform CTE College sports school school Now At Business of Sports School (BOSS), we expect our students to learn the fundamen- tals of business and entrepreneurship to graduate prepared for careers as sports-related business analysts, marketers, entrepre-

10 • New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2015-2016 | www.newvisions.org/choices neurs and journalists. Every BOSS student How do i apply? develops a four-year professional mentoring Frank McCourt High School Priority is given to students in the East Harlem relationship with executives from companies community and then to all NYC residents. For like CBS, Morgan Stanley, Madison Square TOTAL STUDENTS: 398 more information, please contact Jocelyn Bula, PRINCIPAL: Danielle Salzberg Garden and the National Football League to parent coordinator, at (212) 828-2858, ext. 3092. complete required internships in the sports-

management or business industry. BOSS PSAL Screened Community STEM College graduates go on to attend universities such sports school service focus Now Manhattan Bridges as: Cornell University; University of Mas- At Frank McCourt High School (FMHS), we High School sachusetts, Amherst; Howard University; St. prepare our students to be articulate and TOTAL STUDENTS: 532 John’s University; Morehouse College; Stony effective communicators in every medium, PRINCIPAL: Mirza Sanchez-Medina Brook University; Long Island University and particularly through their writing, presenta- Ohio State. tions, classroom discussions and peer PSAL Dress CTE Screened STEM Foreign dialogue. ISM, one of the integrated courses sports code school school focus language 439 West 49th Street, New York, NY 10019 we teach, is a combination of science and (212) 246-2183 Manhattan Bridges is a Gold Seal High math and is co-taught by two teachers who [email protected] School, listed on the 2015 Best High Schools emphasize the relationship between math www.nycboss.org list, according to the U.S. News & World and science. Humanities is a combination Report. Our school provides comprehensive of English and social studies and, likewise, How do i apply? college preparation and career readiness teaches the relationships between the experiences, including STEM programs Priority is given to Manhattan students and two. Schedules are uniquely designed to residents who attend an information session, which afford students sequences in Engi- help students achieve mastery in different then to NYC residents who attend an infor- neering or IT and the possibility of earning courses at their own pace. This school has a mation session, then to Manhattan students college credits and industry certifications, two-credit requirement of internship-related or residents and then to NYC residents. Our as well as the Transitional Bilingual Program action research, and nontraditional assess- Open Houses will take place on Thursday, or Dual Language Programs in Spanish. ments are used to measure student prog- October 20, and November 17, 2015, from 6 Students can take up to seven Advanced p.m. to 8 p.m. ress, teamwork and group presentations. Placement courses, earning 12-15 college 145 West 84th Street, New York, NY 10024 credits, and students applying to either the (212) 362-2015 Academy of Engineering or the Academy Central Park East of Information Technology can earn college High School [email protected] www.fmhsnyc.org credits and/or industry certifications. We TOTAL STUDENTS: 480 offer job-shadowing and internship oppor- PRINCIPAL: Bennett Lieberman How do i apply? tunities with companies such as Verizon, FMHS is a screened program. Students must Juniper, AMEX, Cornell University and more. PSAL Screened Arts STEM College complete a writing assignment and schedule sports school programs focus Now 525 West 50th Street, New York, NY 10019 an interview/tour. For the interview, you need (212) 757-5274 Central Park East High School was founded to be ready to collaborate with a team and be almost 30 years ago as one of the first observed by FMHS students and staff. Infor- [email protected] small and innovative high schools in New mation on our interview schedule appears on www.newvisions.org/schools/entry/02M542 York City. We pride ourselves in offering our website in September. How do i apply? the academic and extracurricular choices and opportunities of a large school in our The school is open to students interested intimate, small-school environment. We The Heritage School in the STEM academies. All students must offer seven Advanced Placement courses TOTAL STUDENTS: 372 apply to either the Dual Language Program, open to students with proficiency in Spanish, and 16 PSAL sports, including junior varsity PRINCIPAL: Dyanand Sugrim or the Transitional Bilingual Program, open to and varsity football. We prepare students for newly arrived native Spanish speakers who college by offering a multitude of rigorous, PSAL Dress College are English Language Learners. Students must sports code Now accelerated classes as well as access to attend an informational session and interview. many high-quality programs through partner- The Heritage School was founded as a Open Houses are scheduled for every Friday ships with community-based college-access collaboration between the New York City at 10 a.m. during the months of October and programs. Department of Education and Teachers November in 2015. Please call (212) 757-5274 College, Columbia University. The Heritage to make an appointment. 1573 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10029 School seeks to have its students become (212) 860-5929, ext. 5350 respectful citizens and leaders who possess [email protected] the academic and social skills as well as the Millennium High School www.newvisions.org/schools/entry/04M555 habits of mind to be successful in higher TOTAL STUDENTS: 675 PRINCIPAL: Colin McEvoy How do i apply? education and the world beyond. We partner with Hunter College as part of College Now We are the only high-demand, screened city- and in 2013 celebrated the induction of PSAL Screened Community Foreign sports school service language wide program that has a selective admissions one of our students into the National Honor policy that weighs middle school grade point Society. Students can participate in the 16 The mission of the school is to provide a average and attendance greater than New York PSAL sports, including varsity football. challenging academic program for our stu- State English and math scores as admissions criteria. We host multiple Open House sessions dents. Students must take all major subjects 1680 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10029 each fall. Please contact Sherry Lisbon, parent in all four years, taking the core curriculum in (212) 828-2858 coordinator, for dates and times at (212) 860- grades 9 and 10 and then selecting courses 5929, ext. 5350, or at [email protected]. www.newvisions.org/schools/entry/04M680 of study in grades 11 and 12, with the help

New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2015-2016 | www.newvisions.org/choices • 11 Getting into a New York City High School:

A Step-by-Step Summer before 8th grade: Checklist Sign up for email updates about admissions deadlines and This timeline will help events in your area at nyc.gov/schools/subscribe. you stay on track as Attend high school admissions workshops. you choose the right high school for you! Find out dates for upcoming fall borough- and citywide fairs.

Prepare for the specialized high school exam.

Begin to explore your hobbies and interests to determine what schools you might be interested in!

Early September: September: October-November:

Choose your top 12 schools, Register for the specialized Attend the borough high using resources like this high school exam or school fairs on October guide and the DOE High schedule auditions. 17-18. School directory. Attend Open Houses! Register for and take the Make a list of them, in order Contact the schools you specialized high school of the schools you like the are interested in and exam on October 24-25. most. schedule a visit. Continue to attend Open Meet with your guidance Attend the citywide high Houses and school visits. counselor to begin working school fair on September on your high school 26-27. applications.

December: Early spring: Late spring:

Work with your Find out where you’ve If you are unsatisfied with guidance counselor to been accepted! your placement, appeal! submit your high school applications for the In Round 2 of applications, Round 1 deadline on visit your local borough December 1, 2015. enrollment offices to apply for your neighbor- hood zoned schools.

Apply for new schools that will open in September 2016.

All dates are subject to change. For updated information, visit schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/High/Calendar.

12 • New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2015-2016 | www.newvisions.org/choices of an advisor, who is assigned to each 9th grader and remains with the student for Getting into a New York City High School: four years. The core curriculum includes a two-year sequence of biology and chemistry, English, math and global studies. We offer Advanced Placement classes as well as language classes in Chinese (Mandarin) and “My school has taught me that if you want Spanish. All students must complete 20 hours of community service annually. something, you should go out and pursue it. 75 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004 Building relationships provides opportunities. (212) 825-9008 [email protected] Take that initiative. At my school I learned www.millenniumhs.org to take the next step.” How do i apply? Priority is given to students who live in the following ZIP codes: 10002, 10004, 10005, 10006, 10007, 10012, 10013, 10038 or 10280; gabriel then to Manhattan students or residents; and ACADEMY FOR CAREERS IN then to NYC residents. Please visit our school TELEVISIONS & FILM, website for fall tour information. Registration CLASS OF 2015 is required; please register at www.millenniumhs.org

New Design High School TOTAL STUDENTS: 430 PRINCIPAL: Scott Conti

PSAL Arts College sports programs Now New Design High School (NDHS) is a 1-50 51st Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101 small academic high school with a focus (718) 609-3330 on design, located on the Lower East Side Queens [email protected] of Manhattan. NDHS enrolls students in www.actvf.org design classes all four years to help meet Academy for Careers in their academic, intellectual, social, emotional How do i apply? and artistic needs. By integrating the idea, Television & Film concept and process of design, students TOTAL STUDENTS: 510 This school has a limited, unscreened admis- PRINCIPAL: Edgar Rodriguez sions policy. Priority is given to NYC residents participate in an innovative, experiential form who sign in at an information session and then of inquiry-based education that is focused to all NYC residents. Our Open Houses will on understanding real-world contexts, PSAL CTE Arts College sports school programs Now take place on Wednesday, October 21, and self-expression and problem solving. NDHS Thursday, November 12, from 6–8 p.m. For focuses on building strong relationships Academy for Careers in Television and details about the Open Houses, please call the and creating a nurturing environment for all Film (TvF) is a small CTE school, preparing school or visit the website at www.actvf.org. students, offering students in grades 10-12 students for careers in movie and television weekly individual coaching from staff. NDHS production. We are New York City’s most also curates the second-largest graffiti show extensive preparation program for careers Cambria Heights Academy in New York City each year, called Rooftop in television and film production, providing TOTAL STUDENTS: 353 Legends, on its roof. students the opportunity for state-approved PRINCIPAL: Melissa Menake and industry-sponsored CTE endorsements. 350 Grand Street, New York, NY 10002 Students learn by working alongside industry PSAL Dress Arts STEM College (212) 475-4148 professionals with state-of-the-art equipment sports code programs focus Now [email protected] in TvF’s nonprofit student production compa- At Cambria Heights Academy, we believe www.newdesignhigh.com ny, Next Step Pictures, Inc., producing video that students need to build confidence and content for both corporate and nonprofit expertise in cutting-edge technologies and How do i apply? clients. Eleventh and 12th graders may earn new media to achieve success in the 21st Priority is given to students and residents of college credit through AP courses and our century. We utilize technology as a learning Community School District 1, then to resi- College Now program with in-house courses tool and provide individualized academic dents of New York City. Please check the New through LaGuardia Community College plans for all students. We provide multiple Design High website and blog for tour dates. and other CUNY campuses. Since our first Tours are typically held each November. outlets for academic development and cre- graduating class in June 2012, we have had ative expression. Incoming 9th graders can a graduation rate of 95.8% or higher! participate in our Freshman Arts Immersion Experience, which includes African dance, graffiti art, music production, theatre and voice. We offer both an extended day and a

New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2015-2016 | www.newvisions.org/choices • 13 weekend program, as well as AP courses, students are expected to pursue academic College Now courses and an internship pro- excellence, adhering to our non-traditional large schools gram for college and career readiness. Our 90-minute class schedule similar to a college students graduate as creative thinkers who schedule, and committing to serving in ■■ Enroll from 600 up to 5,000 students can comfortably navigate the ever-changing the broader Jamaica, Queens, community ■ Diverse student body world of technology. as well as in the school. Upon enrolling, ■ students are positioned to graduate with ■■ Wide variety of extracurriculars 188-04 91st Avenue, Hollis, NY 11423 an Advanced Regents Diploma, taking four (718) 776-2815 years of math, science and a foreign lan- ■ Often broken into Small Learning [email protected] ■ guage. Students participate in a 3D modeling Communities (SLCs) by area of study www.nycacademy.org program with 3D printers and laser cutter How do i apply? machines in conjunction with the Parsons School of Design (The New School), and stu- Priority is given to Queens students or residents who qualify can take college courses Brooklyn dents who attend an information session, then in an early college program in conjunction to NYC residents who attend an information with St. John’s University. session, then to Queens students or residents Fort Hamilton HS and then to NYC residents. Please contact the 167-01 Gothic Drive, Jamaica, NY 11432 scchool for Open House dates and times. TOTAL STUDENTS: 4,300 (718) 558-9801 PRINCIPAL: Kaye Houlihan [email protected] www.nychscl.org Civic Leadership Academy PSAL Screened Arts Foreign TOTAL STUDENTS: 500 How do i apply? sports school programs language PRINCIPAL: Phuong Nguyen Fort Hamilton High School (FHHS) is the Open Houses are scheduled in the fall, around largest comprehensive urban high school the middle of October, and in spring, around in a suburban setting, known as the “jewel PSAL Community Arts the middle of March. Visit www.nychscl.org sports service programs or call (718) 558-9801 and ask to speak to Ms. in the crown” of Bay Ridge. Based on the Civic Leadership Academy (CLA) offers a Papadatos, for more information. philosophy that all students can succeed, we challenging academic program in a highly strive to set a standard for excellence with a personalized learning environment, empha- citywide magnet program for the performing sizing the importance of youth development Queens HS for Information, arts. The school boasts a brand new science through service learning. Our three core val- Research & Technology lab, state-of-the-art dance studio and Smart- Boards in every classroom, Mobile Labs ues—commitment to learning, commitment TOTAL STUDENTS: 440 to community and empowerment—promote PRINCIPAL: Carl V. Manalo and iPad Labs. In addition to PSAL sports the social, emotional and academic devel- teams for boys and girls, we offer a wide opment of our students by helping them variety of extracurricular activities, including PSAL Uniform CTE Community STEM College become independent, critical thinkers who sports school school service focus Now extended day, Saturday Academies, peer tutoring, Student Leadership Program, the are assets to their communities. The college We strive to provide students with a com- Anchor Literary Art Magazine, and dozens of application process begins in junior year, prehensive learning experience preparing additional clubs to meet the diverse interests and we expect our students and families them for success in college and beyond. We of our students. to be active participants in the process. An are creating a positive learning environment academic portfolio, community service and/ attuned to the mental, physical and emotion- 8301 Shore Road, Brooklyn, NY 11209 or internships are required for graduation. al needs of our students, their parents and (718) 748-1537 the surrounding community. Our goal is to 45-10 94th Street, Flushing, NY 11373 [email protected] accomplish this through the implementation (718) 271-1487 www.fthamiltonhs.org of technology, community and parent part- [email protected] nerships and enrichment activities. Programs How do i apply? www.clanyc.org and extracurricular activities include Multi- Priority is given to Brooklyn students or resi- How do i apply? cultural Club, Science Club, Dance Team and dents and then to NYC residents. For zoned Art Club; college and career prep opportuni- program only: priority is given to students who This school has a limited, unscreened admis- ties; and CTE courses in computer program- live in the zoned area. Students may apply to sions policy. Priority is given to NYC residents our Honor Academy or audition for one of the who attend an information session and then ming. Students who have completed their following: dance, instrumental or vocal. Infor- to all NYC residents. Please contact the school CTE certification in CISCO networking work mation Night will be held Monday, October 19, for Open House information. as the IT department, servicing the needs of 2015, at 7 p.m. the whole building.

821 Bay 25th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 High School for HS of Telecommunication Community Leadership (718) 868-2978 [email protected] Arts & Technology TOTAL STUDENTS: 420 www.newvisions.org/schools/entry/27Q302 PRINCIPAL: Carlos Borrero TOTAL STUDENTS: 1,355 PRINCIPAL: Xhenete Shepard How do i apply? PSAL Dress Community STEM Foreign College Priority is given to New York City residents sports code service focus language Now PSAL STEM who sign in at an information session and then sports focus Founded in 2010, High School for Com- to New York City residents. Contact the parent At High School of Telecommunication Arts munity Leadership focuses on fostering coordinator, Kecia Pinckney, at (718) 868-2978, and Technology (HSTAT), we believe that all leadership and building community. Our ext. 1481, for more information. students should take the most challenging

14 • New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2015-2016 | www.newvisions.org/choices courses possible, because the best preparation for post-secondary education is four years of challenging work in high school. Our school’s name is somewhat misleading: we certainly believe that the ability to use the tools of telecommunication is essential for all our students, but college preparation is “I came to New Dorp as a freshman at a our focus. We offer a special college preparatory program for accelerated students new school on my first day in the United and a wide variety of AP courses. Ninth and States. After four years, I learned English, 10th grades are divided into small learning communities and a very high percentage earned over 30 college credits and will of our students participate in after-school athletic teams. study accounting next year in college.

350 67th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 Don’t ever be afraid to try.” (718) 750-3400 [email protected] www.hstat.org

How do i apply? liN This school offers admissions via Education NEW DORP HIGH SCHOOL, Option, which reserves a proportion of seats CLASS OF 2015 based on 7th grade English Language Arts (ELA) reading exam scores. Priority is given to Brooklyn students or residents and then to all NYC residents. Please call (718) 759-3462 to arrange to tour the school while we are in session.

Queens How do i apply? and a College Now program with over 950 students participating in either program. Bayside High School Some programs require auditions or have selective admissions policies. Please consult 160-05 Highland Ave., Jamaica, NY 11432 TOTAL STUDENTS: 3,170 the DOE High School Directory for more infor- (718) 658-5407 PRINCIPAL: Michael Athy mation and audition dates. Our Open Houses [email protected] will take place on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, and Thursday, November 12, 2015, at 7 p.m. www.hillcrestweb.com PSAL Screened Arts STEM Foreign College Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. A Saturday Open sports school programs focus language Now How do i apply? For eight decades, Bayside High School has House will be held on November 14, from noon-3 p.m. Virtual tours are available anytime Admission is open to New York City residents. been a school of choice as well as a vibrant on our school’s website. For Zoned Program only: priority is given to community. Bayside seeks to provide all students who live in the zoned area. For fur- students with a valuable, rewarding experi- ther information, contact Susan Citron at (718) ence, preparing them for college and beyond Hillcrest High School 658-5407, ext. 1120, or at scitron@schools. with in-depth, wrap-around student services, TOTAL STUDENTS: 3,157 nyc.gov. Parents can also email the parent a wide array of clubs and teams and rigor- PRINCIPAL: David Morrison coordinator, Bilquees Akhtar, at BAkhtar@ ous, college-focused academics. Students schools.nyc.gov. can choose from six different programs: PSAL CTE Screened Arts STEM College Digital Art & Design, Music: Performance sports school school programs focus Now & Production, Environmental Engineering Everyone of Hillcrest’s students chooses to & Technology, Non-Profit Management be part of one of our eight Small Learning Staten Island & Humanities, Computer Programming Communities (SLCs): Academy of Media & Web Design, and Sports Medicine & Arts & Music, Pre-Med, Theatre, Teachers of Management. Bayside also offers 25 AP New Dorp High School Tomorrow, Public Service & Law, Business/ and 25 college-accredited courses, providing TOTAL STUDENTS: 2,835 Technology (BIZ/Tek), Global Citizens, and students the opportunity to graduate with PRINCIPAL: Deirdre DeAngelis Health Sciences and our iLearn Academy, college credits and professional-level certifi- which provides enhanced learning strategies cations in a field of their choice. for targeted students. Each SLC has fewer PSAL Screened Arts STEM Health sports school programs focus professions 32-24 Corporal Kennedy St., Bayside NY, 11361 than 500 students and has its own theme, New Dorp is a comprehensive high school (718) 229-7600 course offerings, teachers and guidance with a challenging learning environment, [email protected] counselors, creating a safe, nurturing and rich in instructional techniques and support www.baysidehighschool.org supportive environment that makes learning purposeful and enjoyable. Hillcrest also pro- services. All students benefit from a large vides a comprehensive Advanced Placement variety of extracurricular activities, and our theme-based/career-focused Small Learning

New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2015-2016 | www.newvisions.org/choices • 15 Communities (SLCs) prepare students for 800 Home Street, Bronx, NY 10456 work and overnight college trips to gain college and career opportunities. The eight (718) 991-6349 exposure to life beyond West Bronx. Our SLCs include The Future Teachers Acad- [email protected] 9-12 advisory program supports students in emy; The Law Institute & Air Force JROTC www.bronxlatin.com discovering their passions, paving the way Program; Corporate Center for Software to make academic dreams become a reality. Engineering & Virtual Enterprise; The Insti- How do i apply? We offer college credit-bearing AP courses, tute of Mathematics & Science; Academy of Priority is given to continuing 8th graders, then including English Language, Government Communication & Media Arts; Academy of to NYC residents who attend an information and Studio Art, as well as instructional sup- Fine & Dramatic Arts; Institute of Health Sci- session and then to NYC residents. Please call port both after school and on Saturdays to ences; and The Institute of Forensic Science the school for Open House dates and times. prepare all learners for success! & Criminology. They expose students to real-world experiences through internships 500 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458 and community service, which are required East Bronx Academy for (718) 563-7139 in all SLCs. the Future [email protected] TOTAL STUDENTS: 650 www.bronxacademy.org 465 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY 10306 PRINCIPAL: Sarah Scrogin (718) 667-8686 How do i apply? [email protected] Priority is given to continuing 8th graders, then SSAL STEM www.newdorphs.org sports focus to Bronx students or residents who sign in at an information session, then to NYC residents How do i apply? At East Bronx Academy for the Future (EBA) who sign in at an information session, then to we give our students the individual attention Bronx students or residents and then to NYC This school has a selective admissions policy they need to prepare for success in college, residents. Please consult the school for Open for all of its Smaller Learning Communities. careers and beyond. Digital technology is House dates and times. Please consult DOE High School Directory for more information. Priority is given to Staten used to tailor students’ learning experiences Island students, then to NYC students. For the to fit their needs and abilities.This includes Zoned Program, priority is given to students offering fully online, blended and in-person Young Women’s Leadership who live in the zoned area. Please contact classes that prepare students for exit exams, School of the Bronx parent coordinator Donna LeChillgrien at (718) colleges and trade schools in New York and TOTAL STUDENTS: 321 667-8686, ext. 1, to arrange an appointment to the northeast. Students can also take college CO-DIRECTORS: Devon Eisenberg & visit the school. courses through a partnership with Lehman LeMarie Laureano College. EBA takes part in a community

schools program, which allows the staff SSAL All-girls Uniform Screened Community STEM and faculty to better support students and sports school school school service focus 6-12 schools their entire families. Numerous EBA alumni At the Young Women’s Leadership School are employed directly by the school, having (TYWLS) of the Bronx, we create confi- ■■ May be either small or large schools received the skills necessary to succeed in dent and compassionate young women an office environment. ■■ Mentorship opportunities for upper- and prepare them for college and other postsecondary experiences. We specialize classmen and junior high students 1716 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460 in mathematics, science and technology, (718) 861-8641 preparing students for college beginning in [email protected] the 9th grade. Each year students visit at www.eastbronxacademy.org The Bronx least one college; upperclass students visit How do i apply? more. A mock college application process in 9th grade includes the Common Application, Priority is given to continuing 8th graders, then Bronx Latin School securing letters of recommendation and to Bronx students or residents who attend an writing their essays, while 10th graders work TOTAL STUDENTS: 539 information session, then to NYC residents PRINCIPAL: Annette Fiorentino who attend an information session, then to with college counselors to find the right Bronx students or residents and then to NYC college. We offer a Summer Bridge program for incoming students, Advanced Placement SSAL Dress Arts College residents. Please contact the school for Open sports code programs Now House dates and times. courses and Saturday and after-school sup- Rooted in its commitment to the commu- ports to ensure student success. nity and grounded in the love of learning, 1865 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453 Bronx Latin offers a challenging program of West Bronx Academy for (718) 731-2590 arts and sciences and encourages serious the Future [email protected] scholarship, independent thought and clarity TOTAL STUDENTS: 620 www.tywlsbronx.org of expression. Interdisciplinary course units PRINCIPAL: Wilper Morales culminate in a Socratic Seminar, and the How do i apply? school’s partnership with Lehman College PSAL Dress STEM This school has a selective admissions policy provides accelerated students an opportunity sports code focus and is open only to females. Preference is to participate in College Now courses begin- At West Bronx Academy (WBA) we prepare given to our continuing 8th grade students, ning junior year. AP classes are offered in our graduates to be social, civic and eco- then to other Bronx students who attend an Spanish, statistics and US history, and extra- nomic leaders in their city. WBA coursework orientation. High school (and middle school) curricular activities include National Honor prepares our students for college and career. orientations are held in October and Novem- Society, guitar club, Amnesty International, Our classes are enhanced by real-world ber. Visit our website to select a date and BRASS League and many school sports learning and hands-on experiences, including reserve a seat. teams: flag football, soccer and basketball. a multitude of field trips aligned to course

16 • New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2015-2016 | www.newvisions.org/choices Our entire school works to achieve a GPA committed to helping students achieve Brooklyn of 80% or higher in our Mastery Program. excellence in the skills and literacies required CHAH competes in over 8 PSAL sports and for college and career success in the 21st has 15 additional clubs. century. These include traditional skills (read- Young Women’s Leadership ing, numeracy, writing, etc.), as well as sys- School, Brooklyn 504 West 158th Street, New York, NY 10032 tems thinking, design thinking and creativity, (212) 342-6600 TOTAL STUDENTS: 400 collaboration and teamwork, problem solving PRINCIPAL: Talana Bradley [email protected] and self-reflection, and fluency with digital www.chah.nyc media and design. It is our goal to create a nurturing school experience relevant to the SSAL All-girls Uniform Screened Community How do i apply? sports school school school service interests, lives and futures of our students. CHAH has open enrollment with preference The Young Women’s Leadership Schools Institute of Play’s on-site game and curricu- given to students who attend Open Houses lum designers partner with our highly skilled (TYWLS) nurture the intellectual curiosity and school tours. and creativity of young women by support- teachers to create rigorous and engaging ing the “whole girl” in order to maximize curricula unique to our school. Students can academic achievement, social-emotional Frederick Douglass explore their interests in classes like Innova- tion Lab, where students explore digital art, well-being and postsecondary success. Academy II Secondary TYWLS is supported by the Young Women’s film, game design and programming or in Leadership Network and its CollegeBound School extracurricular activities, including the after- Initiative to replicate the best practices TOTAL STUDENTS: 435 school swim program, PSAL on-campus PRINCIPAL: Osei Owusu Afriyie of private and independent girls’ schools. sports teams and community service, which Students attend yearly international trips to is a requirement. China, Italy, France and London and take PSAL Uniform Community STEM College 351 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011 college trips throughout the year. Our art sports school service focus Now (212) 488-3645 program includes an art gallery featuring Frederick Douglass Academy II (FDA II) is [email protected] student artwork, guitar classes and a state- a college preparatory secondary school, upperschool.q2l.org of-the-art dance studio. There is a com- focused on creating the next generation munity service requirement for graduation. of society’s leaders who are committed to How do i apply? In 2015, the school graduated 100% of its excellence in character, scholastic achieve- Priority is given to continuing 8th graders, then first graduating class, and all students were ment and community service through a to District 2 students/residents who attend rigorous academic curriculum that exceeds accepted into college! an information session, then to Manhattan national standards. We are a nurturing and students/residents who attend an information 325 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206 supportive community of learners that pro- session and then to NYC residents who attend (718) 387-5641 vides scholars an extraordinary opportunity an information session. Please consult our [email protected] for personal growth. All incoming 9th grade website for Open House information. www.tywlsbrooklyn.org scholars attend our Summer Bridge program in July and receive a mentor connected to How do i apply? their career and/or personal interests. We Thurgood Marshall This school is open only to female students. offer exciting electives and programs such Academy for Learning & Priority is given to continuing 8th graders, then as robotics, culinary arts, visual arts, film- Social Change to Brooklyn students or residents and then to making, entrepreneurship and over 15 PSAL NYC residents. TOTAL STUDENTS: 600 sports, including football. PRINCIPAL: Sean Davenport 215 West 114th Street, New York, NY 10026

(212) 865-9260 PSAL Uniform Screened STEM College Manhattan [email protected] sports school school focus Now www.fda2.org One of Thurgood Marshall Academy’s (TMA) greatest strengths is that we address the Community Health How do i apply? needs of the “whole child.” TMA’s culture Academy of the Heights For new 9th grade students, the school of- is concentrated on ensuring that students TOTAL STUDENTS: 634 fers admission via Education Option, which and families are invested members of the PRINCIPAL: Mark House reserves a proportion of seats based on 7th school community and have opportunities to grade ELA reading exam scores. Priority take part in the decision-making process. We is given to continuing 8th graders, then to have cultivated true partnerships with our PSAL Dress Health students in Districts 3 or 5 and then to NYC families and have become a second home sports code professions residents. Email [email protected] for Open to students, families and staff. We are often Our focus at Community Health Academy House information. referred to as a “full service” institution. of the Heights (CHAH) is on preparing our TMA’s doors are open 6-7 days a week, from students for a successful collegiate career. 7 a.m. to as late as 9 p.m. We willingly open Many of our students are interested in going Quest to Learn our state-of-the-art space to community on to public sector jobs including the medi- TOTAL STUDENTS: 489 organizations that work with us to provide cal field, food services, law enforcement, PRINCIPAL: Jennifer Rygalski services to our students. TMA is located the legal field and social work. The majority where the famous Harlem Renaissance-era of our students stay for all seven grades, PSAL Community Arts College nightclub, Smalls’ Paradise, once stood. but each year, we enroll a small number sports service programs Now TMA also houses a full-service clinic that of new, incoming 9th graders, and 95% of Design and innovation are at the heart of includes medical providers (doctor, nurse our graduates go on to higher education. Quest to Learn (Q2L). We are a school practitioner or physician assistant), psycholo-

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East-West School of International Studies TOTAL STUDENTS: 657 PRINCIPAL: Ben Sherman

“I wanted to be the first one in my PSAL Uniform Foreign sports school language family to go to college. I knew I could Our highly qualified educational team prepares students for professional careers in an achieve it. My school guidance international world, as we believe a thorough counselor worked hard to help me understanding of Asia and a firm academic foundation are important to be competitive find the right college, andnow my in the world. Our diverse students experience rigorous and differentiated curricula dream is coming true.” while in a safe and supportive school culture. Students also become experts in Asian culture and language, in addition to fulfilling and exceeding their NYS Regents requirements. Students can choose to study Japanese, Korean or Chinese, and there are opportuni- ANA ties for summer study abroad in Asia as COMMUNITY HEALTH ACADEMY well as local partnerships, mentorships and OF THE HEIGHTS, CLASS OF 2014 internships for students.

46-21 Colden Street, Flushing, NY 11355 (718) 353-0009 [email protected] www.ewsis.org

How do i apply? This school has a limited, unscreened admissions policy. Priority is given to continuing 8th gist or social worker and health educators, encouraged to achieve their personal best grade students, then to NYC residents who attend an information session and then to all as well as dentists and hygienists. at all times, and all students are expected to NYC residents. Please contact the school for continue their education in the pursuit of a Open House dates and times. 200 West 135th Street, New York, NY 10030 college degree. TYWLS works with families (212) 283-8055 and instills in the student a sense of commu- [email protected] nity, responsibility and ethical principles of www.tmanyc.org Robert F. Wagner, Jr. behavior—characteristics that will help make Secondary School for How do i apply? them leaders of their generation. When it opened in 1996, TYWLS of East Harlem was Arts & Technology Priority is given to continuing 8th graders, then the first public single-sex school to open in TOTAL STUDENTS: 660 to District 5 students or residents, then to the U.S. in more than 30 years. Today, there PRINCIPAL: Stephania Vu Manhattan students or residents and then to are more than 500. TYWLS believes that NYC residents. student learning occurs both in and outside PSAL Screened Arts STEM College of the classroom, providing students with sports school programs focus Now Young Women’s Leadership opportunities to participate in internships, Robert F. Wagner Jr. Secondary School for School, Harlem scientific fieldwork and summer college Arts and Technology (Wagner) believes programs. that every student is an effective learner. TOTAL STUDENTS: 472 We strive to create a familial environment PRINCIPAL: Althea Bradshaw-Tyson 105 East 106th Street, New York, NY 10029 where all students are both challenged and (212) 289-7593 learning at high levels. Wagner fosters the [email protected] PSAL All-girls Uniform Screened Community STEM development of natural curiosity, creative sports school school school service focus www.tywls.org expression and service with a rigorous The Young Women’s Leadership School How do i apply? academic program that prepares students (TYWLS) was established to nurture the to be competitive in their college and curiosity and creativity of young women and This school is open only to female students. career endeavors. We provide interactive Priority is given to continuing 8th graders, then to address their developmental needs. We classroom settings where lessons are to District 4 students or residents and then to cultivate dynamic, participatory learning, student-centered, integrating writing across enabling students to experience success NYC residents. Please contact the school in October for Open House information. the curriculum and helping our students at many levels, especially in the fields of grow into well-rounded individuals who are math, science and technology. Students are competitive with the nation’s top universi-

18 • New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2015-2016 | www.newvisions.org/choices ties. We offer honors courses, Advanced other schools can apply using the high school Placement courses such as U.S. History, application process. New Visions Charter Literature and Composition, and Computer HS for Advanced Math & Science as well as College Now courses at Science II LaGuardia Community College for students TOTAL STUDENTS: 542 PRINCIPAL: Stacey King in grades 10-12. Additionally, Wagner offers an amazing array of extracurricular programs for the community, including 12 PSAL sports Charter schools PSAL Uniform Arts STEM College from golf to volleyball to soccer and over 10 ■■ Free, privately run public high sports school programs focus Now after-school clubs. schools open to all students At New Visions Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science II (AMS II), we 47-07 30th Place, Long Island City, NY 11101 ■■ Unique academic programming and prepare our students to become success- (718) 472-5671 schedules ful members of the global community by [email protected] providing them with a superior experiential www.rfwagner.org ■■ Students accepted by lottery only education. Through a challenge-based How do i apply? curriculum, which includes writing across all subject areas and community-based Top priority for our high school is granted to projects, we partner with local organizations continuing 8th graders from our middle school program, then to students or residents in The Bronx to provide “hands-on, minds-on” learning Districts 24, 30 and 32, and then to the whole experiences essential to preparing students of NYC. An Open House will be held in No- New Visions Charter HS for college and career. We work with Lincoln vember. Please call the school to contact the Center Education to expand students’ ability school’s parent coordinator, Linda Langford, for for Advanced Math & to observe closely through examinations more information. Science of art and relate these techniques to the TOTAL STUDENTS: 475 classroom. We also offer AP English litera- PRINCIPAL: Bob Hiller ture, Calculus AB and Spanish language, as Young Women’s Leadership well as a robust theatre program exposing

School, Queens PSAL Uniform Community Arts STEM College students to the performing arts as early as TOTAL STUDENTS: 574 sports school service programs focus Now the 9th grade. PRINCIPAL: Mala Panday At New Visions Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science (AMS), we 900 Tinton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455 prepare our scholars to think, act and speak (718) 665-3671 PSAL All-girls Uniform Screened Arts STEM sports school school school programs focus with intelligence, integrity and confidence. [email protected] www.newvisions.org/ams2 The Young Women’s Leadership School AMS will provide you with a strong aca- (TYWLS) of Queens was established to demic foundation so that when you gradu- How do I apply? nurture the intellectual curiosity and creativ- ate, you will be prepared for any major or Admission is by lottery. Please contact the ity of young women by supporting the career in which you have to think critically, school for Open House dates and times. “whole girl” and her academic progress. Our collaborate, reason deeply and powerfully school was founded on four pillars that drive articulate your ideas. We offer enrichment all decisions: Leadership Development, High- opportunities including a Summer Bridge New Visions Charter HS Quality Opportunities for Young Women in program for incoming freshmen and rising STEM, Early College and Career Awareness, 10th graders and AP courses including U.S. for the Humanities and Health and Wellness. TYWLS educators History, English and studio art and to chal- TOTAL STUDENTS: 566 PRINCIPAL: Magaly I. Hicks are dedicated to providing learners with lenge students and help them earn college an academic curriculum that is rigorous credits. Daily after-school activities, based on and supportive, successfully meeting the student interest, include Glee, Homework PSAL Uniform CTE Arts College sports school school programs Now expectations of each pillar. We partner with Help, Video Journalism, Music, Fitness, Gay families, involving them in the academic and Straight Alliance and Student Council, to At New Visions Charter High School for extracurricular activities and guaranteeing name a few. the Humanities, you will embark upon a that their daughters will receive customized challenging and academically stimulating 99 Terrace View Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463 support to make academic and social-emo- high school journey that will prepare you for (718) 817-7683 tional gains. During advisory, students learn college, career and beyond. Our rigorous [email protected] positive decision making and goal setting, to curriculum includes Advanced Placement www.newvisions.org/ams ensure that they are able to navigate through courses, double period content classes and the challenges of our society while preparing How do I apply? accelerated Regents preparation as well as a for college. Career and Technical Education Program that Admission is by lottery with preference given offers certifications in Adobe and CISCO and 150-91 87th Road, Jamaica, NY 11432 to students residing in District 10. Please con- allows students to graduate with a CTE- tact the school for Open House times. (718) 752-0402 endorsed high school diploma. CTE course [email protected] offerings include digital recording, graphic www.tywlsqueens.org illustration, live broadcasting, filmmaking, photography and pre-engineering. The How do i apply? school is located on the John F. Kennedy The school has a selective admissions policy campus, which offers over 30 PSAL sports. with preference given to our continuing 8th We are a professional learning community in grade students. Interested candidates from a caring environment.

New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2015-2016 | www.newvisions.org/choices • 19 99 Terrace View Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463 reason and think critically and creatively. We (718) 817-7686, ext 1312 use a challenge-based learning curriculum Brooklyn [email protected] that adheres to Lincoln Center’s Capaci- www.newvisions.org/humanities ties for Imaginative Learning. Through the exploration of the humanities, our scholars New Visions Charter How do I apply? gain insight into the fine arts, business, HS for Advanced Math & The admissions process is conducted by lot- literature, language and world politics, giving Science III tery. Priority is given to families who already them a deep understanding of our world TOTAL STUDENTS: 400 have a student enrolled at Humanities. Pref- and the human condition, a sense of clarity PRINCIPAL: Nissi Jonathan erence is also given to applicants residing in and empathy for the human experience and District 10. Families are encouraged to apply a greater appreciation of different cultures. online at www.newvisions.org/apply as well PSAL Uniform Community STEM College Our scholars earn credits at an accelerated sports school service focus Now as participate in their school or the citywide pace, and juniors and seniors work in intern- high school fairs. For more information and for At New Visions Charter High School for ships throughout the Bronx and Manhattan. Open House dates and times, please contact Advanced Math and Science III (AMS III), our parent coordinator, Xiomara Martinez, at We also offer electives including Spanish, we use the process of ‘question, research (718) 817-7626. French and Theatre and extracurricular activi- and defend’ to create learning experiences ties including PSAL and CSAA sports. for all areas of study. To meet the needs of all students, we offer intervention classes, New Visions Charter HS 455 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10455 (718) 665-5380 Advanced Placement, honors courses and for the Humanities II [email protected] make classroom iPads and laptops available TOTAL STUDENTS: 479 www.newvisions.org/humanities2 for all students. All students make original PRINCIPAL: Richard Gonzalez presentations four times throughout the How do I apply? year, preparing them for in-house or corporate internships which we strive to provide PSAL Uniform Arts College Admission is by lottery. Please contact the sports school programs Now school for further information about lottery and as early as sophomore year. Enrichment New Visions Charter High School for the Open House dates and times. opportunities, based on academic achieve- Humanities II cultivates scholars to question, ment, include step team, spoken word, math club, and 33 PSAL sports teams. We equip our graduates to think critically, collaborate effectively, reason deeply, articulate clearly and become problem solvers in their communities.

3000 Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY 11235 (718) 292-3638 [email protected] www.newvisions.org/ams3

How do I apply? “My school has taught me how to Admission is by lottery and is open to residents of NYC. Visit our table at the high school handle change. When it happens, it’s fair or contact the school for details on Open Houses at [email protected] not the end of the world, it’s just a new or [email protected]. turn in your path. All you’ve got to do is assess what’s going on and see how New Visions Charter HS for the Humanities III you best can deal with it.” TOTAL STUDENTS: 385 INTERIM ACTING PRINCIPAL: Porsche Cox

PSAL Uniform Community Arts STEM College sports school service programs focus Now TandY At New Visions Charter High School for NEW VISIONS CHARTER HS the Humanities III, we offer a challenging FOR THE HUMANITIES, curriculum that fosters deeper learning and CLASS OF 2015 collaboration. Our humanities emphasis allows us to explore concepts related to literature, history and the arts. In every class, students focus on reading, discussion and writing skills in order to develop and explain their thinking. To enrich our instructional program, we rely heavily on innovative uses of technology, including: Google Apps for Education, iPads, Macbooks, Chromebooks, interactive whiteboards, etc. All students

20 • New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2015-2016 | www.newvisions.org/choices engage in a holistic curriculum focused on and undercredited students who have had academics and social-emotional learning, Transfer Schools at least one year of high school experience, helping them work toward fulfilling their providing them with accelerated credit potential as contributing citizens of their ■■ For students 16 years and older with accrual and the opportunity to earn up to 20 communities. Our small school, serving at least one year of HS experience credits in a school year. Students are provid- grades 9-11, fosters a learning community in ed paid Learning to Work internship oppor- which everyone is well known. ■■ Non-traditional self-paced learning tunities and are well-supported by youth environments for undercredited students advisors and college and career counselors 3000 Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY 11235 who work with them to create personalized ■ No 9-12 grade structure (718) 368-4145 ■ learning paths to graduation and beyond. [email protected] BCHS is the only transfer school in New York ■■ Personalized academic support for www.newvisions.org/humanities3 City to have received the College for Every each student How do I apply? Student grant, which provides college tours, mentoring opportunities and service learn- ■■ Paid internships and career planning Admissions is by lottery. Please contact the ing. BCHS will provide unique opportunities school for further information about lottery and for our students, including a LYFE Center for Open House dates and times. students who are parents, Inwood House/ The Bronx Teen Choice focused on healthy living, and Virtual Enterprise, a simulated business, managed by our students. Queens Bronx Arena TOTAL STUDENTS: 200 1980 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 PRINCIPALS: Ty Cesene & Samantha (718) 892-1026 New Visions Charter Sherwood [email protected] HS for Advanced Math & www.newvisions.org/schools/entry/08X377

Science IV Learning STEM To Work focus How do I apply? TOTAL STUDENTS: 135 PRINCIPAL: Sharon John Bronx Arena is a transfer school, serving BCHS admits students on a rolling basis. students ages 16 to 21 needing to acceler- Students must be at least 16 years of age and have attended another high school for at least ate credits for graduation. Students work PSAL Uniform Community Arts STEM one year. Make an appointment to attend an sports school service programs focus through course work in a flexible, supportive, Open House with your parent or guardian. AMS IV is a small, personalized, charter high student-centered learning environment. Be sure to bring an updated transcript and school on the August Martin Campus. We Arena is run in partnership with SCO Family attendance report. Contact our director for an pride ourselves in developing successful of Services, providing advocate counselors appointment at (718) 892-1026, ext. 11183. global citizens who exemplify P.R.I.D.E-- at a 25:1 ratio. Students use technology to Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Discipline create a personalized education experience and Excellence. With a strong focus on and work independently in a nontraditional Bronx Haven High School math and science, we prepare students for classroom learning environment. Students TOTAL STUDENTS: 173 internships, community service, work-study have access to paid internships and college PRINCIPAL: Lucinda Mendez and volunteer opportunities during the 11th and career planning. This school offers accelerated credit accumulation. Students and 12th grade. Our campus offers a football PSAL Learning STEM field, track field, and a tennis court. We also are expected to participate in online course sports To Work focus offer music through our arts program and work and real-world projects. In partnership with students, faculty and chorus as one of our many after-school pro- 1440 Story Avenue, Bronx, NY 10960 families, we are a transfer school that uses grams. We follow the New Visions Charter (718) 860-5056 innovative methods to support the per- High Schools network vision to provide all [email protected] sonal growth of our students and help them students, regardless of background, the www.bronxarena.org succeed in higher education. We pair each highest quality education. We ensure that student at Bronx Haven with an advisor for our students graduate with the skills and How do I apply? individualized academic guidance, college knowledge ready for college, career, and the and career preparation and life skills develop- There is a rolling admissions policy. Students competitive 21st century economy. must be 16 years of age or older and must ment. Students must participate in orienta- have attended another high school for at least tions and intake interviews. Bronx Haven 156-10 Baisley Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434 one year. Transcripts must be provided, and offers advisory group, Regents and SAT prep (718) 525-2041 students are expected to sign in at an orien- classes and college and career preparation. [email protected] tation. Please contact the school for Open www.newvisions.org/charter House dates and times. 333 East 151st Street, Bronx, NY 10451 (718) 292-3638 How do I apply? [email protected] Admission to AMS IV is by lottery. Priority is Bronx Community High www.newvisions.org/schools/entry/07X381 factored into the lottery selection for families School who live in District 27 and have provided proof How do I apply? of address and/or for siblings who are applying TOTAL STUDENTS: 200 PRINCIPAL: Flora Greenaway Bronx Haven admits students on a rolling together or who have a sibling already enrolled admissions basis, accepting students 16 years in the school. Please visit www.newvisions.org of age or older. Interested students must have for lottery dates and to apply for AMS IV. Open PSAL Learning STEM Health attended high school for at least one year. sports To Work focus professions Houses happen throughout the year. Please Orientation sessions, intake interviews and call our parent coordinator for details. Bronx Community (BCHS) services overage transcripts are required. Please contact the

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Brooklyn “East Brooklyn has been better for Brooklyn Bridge Academy me than any school I’ve been to. The TOTAL STUDENTS: 161 whole staff is constantly making sure PRINCIPAL: Max Jean-Paul that you’re okay, and that has kept PSAL Learning sports To Work me focused.” Brooklyn Bridge Academy (BBA), in partnership with CAMBA, is a small learning community for students 16 years of age and older who have experienced challenges in high school. Our comprehensive program includes a challenging academic schedule Eric that maximizes the number of credits EAST BROOKLYN COMMUNITY students can earn, prepares them to pass HIGH SCHOOL, CLASS OF 2016 Regents exams and secures a post-secondary plan. Our commitment to literacy is demonstrated every day as the entire school community engages in a reading session, “Book End,” which fosters literacy skills and promotes student interest in literature. The Learning to Work Program provided through the CAMBA partnership offers paid professional internships as well as job shadowing to our students to introduce them to careers. Advisory classes foster job readiness and college preparedness and serve as a holistic obstacles and attain their goals. We help our learning environment to prepare students for East Brooklyn life after high school. students earn a high school diploma, explore their interests and build important life skills. Community High School 6565 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236 We also prepare our students for post- TOTAL STUDENTS: 185 (718) 968-1689 secondary education and/or employment. PRINCIPAL: Patrick McGillicuddy [email protected] Students can participate in paid internships www.newvisions.org/schools/entry/18K578 through our Learning to Work program. We Learning Arts provide advocate counselors to support each To Work programs How do I apply? student, as well as workshops and seminars East Brooklyn Community High School, BBA has a rolling admissions policy, accept- for students to explore and develop their tal- operated jointly by the New York City ing students who are 16 years of age or older ents and interests. Students must complete Department of Education and SCO Family of throughout the year. All students must have one year in a community high school prior Services, is a small transfer school for young completed at least one year of high school and to enrolling at BDA. BDA offers accelerated people who have been truant or dropped have a minimum of 6th grade reading level. credit accumulation throughout the course out. We are a community school working to Transcripts, diagnostic assessment test and an of the year. interview with school staff for parent/guardian meet the individual needs of every student and child are required. Please call the school to by providing mental health services, a 985 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 schedule an interview. comprehensive arts program and an active (718) 342-6590, ext. 2491 GSA and paid internships through our Learn- [email protected] ing to Work program. Each counselor at www.newvisions.org/schools/entry/23K643 Brooklyn Democracy our school works closely with 20 students, Academy How do I apply? and we have small class sizes. There is a required intake process and orientation for TOTAL STUDENTS: 143 This school has a rolling admissions policy and PRINCIPAL: Andrew Brown all new students, and prospective students accepts students who are 16 years of age or must have attended another high school for older throughout the year. Students and their at least one year. PSAL Learning Restorative parents/guardians must go through an intake sports To Work jusitce process at the school. Contact the school for 9517 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11212 more information. Brooklyn Democracy Academy (BDA) is a (718) 927- 6880 transfer high school in partnership with the [email protected] Jewish Child Care Association, committed to www.ebchighschool.org providing an interesting, challenging educational program that helps students overcome

22 • New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2015-2016 | www.newvisions.org/choices How do I apply? learners with the analytical and social skills Students also participate in paid internships needed to excel in our ever-changing world. through our Learning to Work program There is a rolling admissions process; students must be 16 years of age or older and be willing As a trimester-based school, students can where they learn valuable workplace skills. and committed to return to a full-time high accelerate credit accumulation in a small 141-25 77th Road, Flushing, NY 11367 school. Transcripts and immunization records class setting with committed staff members (718) 380-1650 are required. Please call the school to schedule who will invest in their success and ensure an interview. that both the educational and developmental [email protected] needs of each student are served. We work www.nqchs.org one-on-one with each student to provide How do I apply? Olympus Academy support and conduct regular check-ins on TOTAL STUDENTS: 190 student progress. Additionally, we utilize Via rolling admissions, the school is open to PRINCIPAL: P.J. Murray a variety of 21st-century tools to support NYC residents 16 years of age or older. Stu- dents must have attended another high school students in tracking their academic progress for at least one year and have a minimum 6th online. Learning STEM grade reading level. Transcripts and interviews To Work focus with school staff are required. NQCHS wel- 145 West 84th Street, New York, NY 10024 In partnership with the New York Center for comes visitors from the community, parents (212) 724-2039 Interpersonal Development and the Depart- and other educational institutions. [email protected] ment of Education, Olympus Academy is a www.innovationdp.org transfer school created to meet the needs of students who were previously enrolled in How do I apply? Voyages Preparatory another high school. By engaging in hands- High School IDP has a rolling admissions process. To be on learning experiences and opportunities eligible for an interview, students must be TOTAL STUDENTS: 205 for online instruction that have real-world PRINCIPAL: Nicholas Merchant-Bleiberg between 16-20 years of age and must: have applications, our students will obtain the attended another high school for at least skills necessary for success and be prepared one year, have passed at least one Regents PSAL Learning Restorative Arts for the world that awaits them. Our school exam and earned a minimum of 10 credits sports To Work jusitce programs has an accelerated credit program designed and be willing to commit at least two years We serve students who are at least 16 to help students find immediate high school to complete high school and develop their years old and who have struggled to make post-secondary plan. All students must attend success. Olympus offers internships and the progress in a traditional high school envi- orientation and complete the intake process, Learning to Work program as well as one-on- ronment. We provide a range of supports one counseling and small advisory groups. attending the intake meeting with a parent or guardian. Sign up to attend an Open House on and challenges to young people, including required advisory sessions, so that they are 755 East 100th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 our website or call and speak with our partner, engaged, empowered and excited about life (718) 272-1926 Catholic Charities Community Services, at (212) 362-5830. after high school. It matters how much you [email protected] love and care about your school. Our school www.newvisions.org/schools/entry/18K635 has a unique, dynamic collaboration with How do I apply? Queens Community House, a partnership that enriches our academic subjects with a This school has a rolling admissions policy Queens and accepts students 16 years of age or older range of activities, including music, fine arts, throughout the year. Interested students must drama and video production. Our partnership have attended high school for at least one North Queens Community model also means that Voyages students get year. Students should contact the school to High School the instruction, guidance and support young request an intake appointment. people need—in and out of the classroom— TOTAL STUDENTS: 200 PRINCIPAL: Winston McCarthy to become their best selves.

45-10 94th Street, Flushing, NY 11373 Learning Restorative Arts STEM (718) 271-7851 To Work jusitce programs focus Manhattan [email protected] North Queens Community High School www.voyagesprep.org (NQCHS) is jointly operated by the New York Innovation Diploma Plus City Department of Education and SCO Family How do I apply? TOTAL STUDENTS: 200 of Services. Using a proficiency-based PRINCIPAL: Dan Storchan This school has a rolling admissions policy, teaching and learning system, students open to all NYC students who are 16 years are challenged to strive for higher levels of of age or older. Students must have attended PSAL Learning Arts STEM achievement with active, engaging lessons, another high school for at least one year. Tran- sports To Work programs focus opportunities to revise and improve work, scripts, two interviews with school staff and a Innovation Diploma Plus (IDP) is a small and coaching to develop academic and group learning activity are required to apply. In- transfer high school designed to support personal behavior skills. Each student is terested students and their families are always welcome to contact the school in person or by the social, cultural, emotional and academic assigned an advocate counselor throughout phone to learn more. development of overaged and undercredited his/her time at the school to help students students. We serve students who want to progress toward graduation at his or her experience success, earn their high school own pace. Classrooms are equipped with diploma, transition to college/careers and SmartBoards and computers, and the use of reach their dreams. In collaboration with Google Apps for Education provides exciting the Learning to Work program, we offer opportunities for students to communicate, students paid internships with the goal of innovate, and improve their learning. helping every graduate to become authentic

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