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Members of the Blind Brook graduating class of 2020 matriculated at the following BLIND BROOK HIGH SCHOOL institutions: 840 King Street Boston College Rye Brook, 10573 Brown University B CEEB Code: 334577 Case Western Reserve University Colgate University COUNSELORS B ADMINISTRATION University of Colorado, Susan Binney• [email protected] Dr. Patrick Brimstein, Superintendent of Schools Boulder Deborah Dubin • [email protected] Dr. Jennifer Chirles, Principal University of Connecticut Laura Hoefer •[email protected] Mark Greenwald, Assistant Principal Cornell University Stephanie Jacobs • [email protected] University of Delaware (914) 937-3600 ext. 3130 • Fax: (914) 937-1108 Duke University Elon University PROFILE OF THE CLASS OF 2021 Emory University 47th Graduating Class Fairfield University University of Florida THE HIGH SCHOOL AND ITS FACULTY Florida Institute of Technology Blind Brook High School is consistently rated as a top performing high school nationally and has Franklin & Marshall College twice been recognized by the US Department of Education and New York state as a National Blue George Washington University University of Georgia Ribbon School. In 2020, 100% of our graduates who applied to institutions of higher education Indiana University were accepted, with 98% attending four year colleges/universities. The faculty has distinguished at Bloomington itself as one of the finest in Westchester County having continually demonstrated a commitment to teaching and to their academic disciplines. 100% of our teaching staff has earned advanced Johns Hopkins University degrees, 2% of whom have Doctoral degrees. Teachers and students regularly participate in after- Keene State College school academic and co-curricular activities. One-hundred and twenty-two students are enrolled Lehigh University in the June 2021 graduating class. Lynn University Marymount Manhattan College THE COMMUNITY Massachusetts Institute of The Blind Brook-Rye School District is a small suburban district with an expected enrollment Technology of 1368 students in 2020-21. The community served by the school system has a population of University of Maryland, approximately 6,500 and is located within the Village of Rye Brook in southeastern Westchester College Park County, about thirty miles north of New York City. The community enjoys a history of strong University of Massachusetts, support for education. Amherst University of Miami University of Michigan, ACCREDITATION Ann Arbor Blind Brook High School is accredited by the University of the State of New York. The New School GRADING POLICY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS New York University AND CLASS RANK Students are required to complete a New York State Northwestern University University of North Carolina, Blind Brook High School does not rank minimum of 22 credits, including: Chapel Hill students but provides grade point average The Ohio State University (GPA) information that includes all 4.0 Credits of English University of Pennsylvania courses using a four point scale. Honors 4.0 Credits of Social Studies Pennsylvania State University courses are weighted +.25 and Advanced 3.0 Credits of Math Providence College Placement courses are weighted +.50. 3.0 Credits of Science Purdue University Juniors and seniors are permitted to enroll 1.0 Credit of World Language Quinnipiac University in one course for graduation as pass/fail. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 2.0 Credits of Physical Education Sacred Heart University Grade Range Unweighted Honors AP 1.0 Credit of Fine or Performing Arts Salve Regina University 0.5 Credit of Health Savannah College A+ 97 - 100 4.33 4.58 4.83 A 93 - 96 4.00 4.25 4.50 of Art and Design Blind Brook students graduate having earned an Skidmore College A- 90 - 92 3.67 3.92 4.17 University of Southern California B+ 87 - 89 3.33 3.58 3.83 average of twenty-nine credits. Stevens Institute of Technology B 83 - 86 3.00 3.25 3.50 All students must complete eighty hours of SUNY B- 80 - 82 2.67 2.92 3.17 community service prior to graduation. Binghamton C+ 77 - 79 2.33 2.58 2.83 Buffalo C 73 - 76 2.00 2.25 2.50 Cortland New Paltz C- 70 - 72 1.50 1.75 2.00 GRADUATING CLASS OF 2021 D 65 - 69 1.00 1.25 1.50 DISTRIBUTION of 3 YEAR GPA Purchase Westchester County ADMISSIONS TESTING PROFILE Syracuse University GPA Number of Students Percentage ^ University of Texas, SAT I Mean Scores 4.17+ 25 20.49 Austin 2018 2019 University of Toronto Total Tested 45 38 3.93-4.16 25 20.49 Tufts University ERW 653 655 3.74-3.92 25 20.49 Tulane University Math 651 684 Union College 3.40-3.73 23 18.85 University of Vermont ACT Mean Scores^ Vanderbilt University 2018 2019 2.24-3.39 24 19.67 Villanova University Total Tested 107 94 Wake Forest University Only students with grades earned at Blind Brook HS Washington University in Composite Score 29 28 are included above. St. Louis Blind Brook High School does not rank students. Wellesley College SAT II Subject Tests 2019^ Student GPA is included on transripts. Wesleyan University Test Mean Williams College NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM University of Wisconsin, Biology - M 726 Madison Chemistry 740 Year Class Semi-Finalists Commended Worcester Polytechnic Institute Math Level 1 683 2019 120 5 8 Yale University Math Level 2 756 2020 122 6 6 History 713 2021 122 2 8 * Twelve or more students reported scores for all SAT means indicated above. ^Due to cancellations of exams,scores not available for 2020

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Rye Brook, New York 10573 York New Brook, Rye

840 King Street King 840 BLIND BROOK HIGH SCHOOL HIGH BROOK BLIND

Advanced Placement Blind Brook students may enroll in Advanced Placement courses commencing in grade 11. We offered 17 Advanced Placement courses in the 2020-21 school year. In May of 2020, 208 students wrote 522 examinations. The following represents the percentage of students receiving a score of 3 or higher:

Advanced Placement Tests # Tested % Scored Advanced Placement Tests # Tested % Scored In May 2020, 104 Students earned AP Scholar 3 or above 3 or above Awards, of those: 2D Art 4 100 European History 1 100 AP Scholars 42 students Biology 46 100 Italian Language & Culture 15 73 Calculus AB 26 100 Macro Economics 38 91 AP Scholars w/ Honor 17 students Calculus BC 16 100 Physics 1 31 84 AP Scholars w/ Distinction 45 students Computer Science A 17 100 Psychology 77 85 National AP Scholars 9 students Computer Science Principles 2 100 Spanish Language & Culture 41 100 Drawing 3 33 Statistics 25 96 English Language & Compostion 60 93 U.S. Government & Politics 18 94 English Literature & Composition 50 74 U.S. History 51 96 Environmental Science 1 100

Program Courses Honors Advanced Placement

English English 9, Effective Communication, English 10, English 11, Honors Shapers of the World AP English Language Comparative Literature, Creative Writing & Composition AP English Literature & Composition

Mathematics Algebra I Yr 1, Algebra I Yr 2, Algebra I, Algebra I with Honors Geometry AP Calculus AB Lab, Geometry B, Geometry, Topics in Algebra II, Algebra II/ Honors Algebra II/ AP Calculus BC Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Topics in Applied math Trigonometry AP Statistics Honors Pre-Calculus

Science Earth Science, Biology (Living Environment), Honors Chemistry AP Biology Introduction to Science Research, Applied Chemistry, Honors Science Research AP Chemistry Chemistry, Applied Physics, Physics, Forensic Science, Science AP Physics 1+ and Society AP Psychology

Social Global History & Geography 9, Global History & Geography AP Macroeconomics Studies 10, Contemporary Issues In American Society, Constitutional AP Psychology Law/Economics, Introduction to Psychology, U.S. History & AP United States Government, Economics Government & Politics AP United States History

World Languages Italian 1, Italian 2, Italian 3, Italian 4, Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Honors Italian 3 AP Italian Language & Spanish 3, Spanish 4, Latin I, Latin II Honors Italian 4 Culture SUPA Italian1 AP Spanish Language & Honors Spanish 3 Culture Honors Spanish 4 SUPA Spanish1

Art Studio In Art, Photography I, Photograph II, Studio Art I, AP 2D Design Studio Art II, Digital Photography, Photography, Photography AP Drawing & Portfolio Portfolio, Advanced Art, Advanced Photography Portfolio, Portfolio Development I, Portfolio Development II

Business Accounting, College and Career Co-op rogram College Accounting College Marketing

Technology Principles of Engineering, Robotics Honors Computer Science AP Computer Science Honors Engineering Design

Performing Arts Theater Arts I, Theater Arts II

Physical Education/Health Health, Personal Fitness, PE 9, PE 10-12, Tactical and Strategic Sports

Home and Careers International Cuisine, American Cuisine

Music Chorus, Concert Band, Music Production, Wind Ensemble College Chorus1 College Wind Ensemble1 Honors Wind Ensemble

1Dual Enrollment Course: College and University approved course curricula and teacher’s credentials afford students the opportunity to take course for college credit