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Guide to Choosing a NYC High School 2012-2013 Dear Future High School Graduate,

You did it! You made it all the way to 8th grade and are about to begin one of the most important journeys of your life – the path to high school. That’s why the public high school you choose to attend is so important. We know making such a tough decision can be scary, but we are here to help. In this guide you’ll ﬁnd a checklist of things you should do during 8th grade to make sure that you select and get into the right high school for you. You’ll also ﬁnd tips for success in the 9th grade and a listing of all the public high schools working with New Visions for Public Schools – schools that are committed to seeing you graduate and go on to college and/or a great career. Every one of our New Visions schools works to provide you with the tools you’ll need to be successful as an adult, including:

s Mastering literacy, math and science skills; s Learning how to think critically and solve difﬁcult problems; s Working collaboratively with other students, being a team player; and s Learning how to learn on your own, so you are prepared for college and/or a good career.

Be sure to take advantage of all the resources available for helping you choose the right high school for you. Carefully look through both this guide and the NYC Department of Education’s Directory of High Schools. Visit schools during open houses. Attend the NYC High School fairs and ask lots of questions. The more you know about choosing a high school, the greater your options. Now go, Inside the Guide your journey begins here!

3 s 8 things you should do during 8th grade Good luck on your path, 4 s Tips for success in the 9th grade The New Visions for Public Schools Team 5 s Where can I ﬁnd out more? 6 s Bronx Schools The entire guide is available online. To download or print, visit www.newvisions.org/publications/2012SchoolsGuide 12 s Brooklyn Schools Se puede descargar la guía en español. Visita www.newvisions.org/publications/2012SchoolsGuideSpanish.

16 s Manhattan Schools Founded in 1989, New Visions for Public Schools designs, creates and sustains effective public schools for 19 s Queens Schools students in high needs neighborhoods. Our network of 76 schools, serving more than 40,000 students at all levels through the ﬁve boroughs, strives to prepare every student for success in college or the workplace. 21 s Staten Island Schools This publication is produced by New Visions for Public Schools, which is solely responsible for the 22 s Elementary and Middle Schools content contained herein. Information on schools listed in this guide is current as of September 2012. 23 My Top 5 Schools s Design: Suzanne Doig 24 s Stay on Track Photography: Philip Greenberg, philipgreenbergphoto.com “ The teachers support you in everything. 8 things you should do They taught me how during 8th grade to study, how to talk Here are a few things that you should do during your 8th grade year to people and how to make sure that you are on track to graduating middle school and to see a new world. choosing the right high school. I’m a different 1 s Maintain a good attendance record 6 s Find out the requirements for those Abdullah now.” (no more than two absences per schools and register or make an ap- semester). High schools will look at pointment to visit. At some schools Abdullah, Marble Hill School for your attendance. you must audition, attend an open International Studies ’13 house or take a test to be accepted. 2 s Try to get at least 3.5 on your ELA and Math state exams. 7 s Make a list of your top 12 schools, and visit as many as you can! Visiting 3 s Take one Regents exam at the end of the school will help you determine if 8th grade, if possible. you like the environment and want to apply. 4 s Participate in extracurricular activities at your school to deepen 8 s Apply by December, 2012! You can your interests. choose up to 12 schools that you are interested in, listing the schools you 5 Make a list of your hobbies and s like the most, ﬁrst on your list. After interests and research schools you apply, wait to see which high that have courses or programs schools on your list are matched to that match your interests. Your you. If you do not get a match, don’t guidance counselor can help you worry! You can reapply during the sec- with your choices. ond round of the application process.

New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2012-2013 | www.newvisions.org s “ Our teachers remind us every day that Tips for success we are college- in the 9th grade bound students. We are made for s Take classes that will challenge you to learn more and do your best. Respectable grades in challenging courses are more impressive than outstanding grades in easy ones. greater things.” Start thinking ahead about college. Remember, you will have more options if you do your Tandy, New Visions Charter High s best to earn good grades and start planning now for college. School for the Humanities ‘15

s Meet with your guidance counselor to create a four-year plan that will help you graduate on time, ready for college. Colleges look at all four years, so make every semester count!

s Join extracurricular activities like clubs, sports, and volunteering after school. If you are uncertain, your guidance counselor can help you choose ones that suit your interests.

s Do well in school. Try to earn at least 11 credits in 9th grade and pass one Regents exam with an 80 or above. Aim for good attendance. Missing a day of school is like giving up a day’s pay!

s Talk to your parents about your college and career plans — it is important that your parents or guardians stay involved in your success! Encourage them to attend your school’s meetings and events and get to know your teachers and principal.

s Look over the schools in the New Visions guide to NYC public schools. Use the checklist sheet on the back to list the schools that interest you, and contact them for more information. Some schools have special criteria for admission. Make sure you understand what it takes to get into the schools that you like.

“ The education I’m s Visit your guidance counselor, and ask to look at the Directory of New York City Public High Schools. The directory lists every high school in NYC and gives getting here is information on enrollment requirements, academics, expectations and more. preparing me for my s Research schools that interest you by reviewing their school report card at future in law and schools.nyc.gov/accountability. How many students graduate from the school? ﬁnance. When I What special supports does it offer? graduate from this s Attend the Citywide and Borough High School Fairs, Open Houses and other forums. Contact the Parent Coordinator at each school to ﬁnd out more information. school, I feel like I can make it any- s Find school reviews, class size information and other useful data at websites such as insideschools.org, gothamschools.org, nytimes.com/schoolbook or where. It’s taught welcometocup.org/oldschoolnewschool. me patience, survival, s Read the NYC Department of Education’s information page on services strategies for life. for students with disabilities and English language learners: I feel like I can schools.nyc.gov/academics/specialeducation. do anything.” s Call 311 if you need additional help with high school admissions. Shanice, Brooklyn Academy s Visit New Visions for Public Schools’ website: www.newvisions.org. of Global Finance ’13

The following list includes schools that CTE schools refer to career and information: schools.nyc.gov/academics/ partner with New Visions for Public technical education programs that offer specialeducation and schools.nyc.gov/ Schools, a nonprofit partnership organiza- specific career experience while preparing academics/ELL. tion that provides support to a network of students for a Regents Diploma. Transfer Most schools offer athletic opportunities public schools in New York City. Additional schools are for students who have fallen and extracurricular clubs and activities. information on each school can be found behind in credits and are between 15 and Due to space restrictions, this guide does in the 2012-2013 High School Directory 21 years old. International schools offer not list every school’s full list of sports published by the NYC Department of rigorous curriculum for students who have and clubs. Consult the DOE High School Education. Please note that some schools recently arrived to the U.S. and are English Directory or contact the school for more admit students based on middle school Language Learners (ELL). information. grades and standardized test scores. All schools are required to offer special These schools are identified in this guide X Selective or Screened education services and special services by the X symbol. Admission Policy for students who are still learning English. Consult the NYC Department ' Ungraded Transfer High School of Education’s website for additional

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1 Alfred E. Smith Vocational High School EVAN SCHWARTZ, PRINCIPAL Total Students: 480 Alfred E. Smith Vocational High School aims to provide its students with the best vocational and academic education. Our integrated instructional program will result in a Regents or Advanced Regents Diploma with a Career and Technical endorsement, which are recognized by universi- 12 13 7 3 ties and major corporations throughout the United 24 16 States. We offer students a solid preparation for 19 22 2 9 college and training for employment in automotive 14 trades, pre-engineering or building trades. 18 26 2 cool things about Alfred E. Smith s We have a state-approved automotive program Bronx that is affiliated with NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) and our teachers are ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) 21 certified. We provide paid internships with major 15 automotive companies and dealerships such as 5 17 10 BMW, Toyota, etc. We have state-of-the-art automotive technology 20 s 27 6 and a working auto shop operated by trained 11 4 8 23 students under the supervision of highly 1 qualified teachers.

25 2 things you should know about coming here s This school has a uniform. s This school offers PSAL sports.

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CONTACT INFORMATION 4 Bronx Arena High School ' 6 Bronx Community High School ' 333 East 151 Street, Bronx, NY 10451 TY CESENE, PRINCIPAL FLORA GREENAWAY, PRINCIPAL Total Students: 200 4OTAL 3TUDENTS 8 SCHOOLSNYCGOV . . . SCHOOLSNYCGOV3CHOOL0ORTALS8 Bronx Arena High School is a collaboration In partnership with F E G S, Bronx Community between the Department of Education and High School (BCHS) is a small transfer school 2 Belmont Preparatory High School X SCO Family Services. We are a transfer school designed for young people who have been truant STEPHEN GUMBS, PRINCIPAL dedicated to serving overage, under-credited or dropped out of school. BCHS is designed to 4OTAL 3TUDENTS youth, inspiring them to reengage in school and provide intensive support and services to students empowering them with an education that will to ensure continued attendance in school. Belmont Preparatory High School was founded in prepare them for success in college, career 2 cool things about BCHS 2002 as a high school for academically talented and life. students throughout the community. The curricu- s BCHS has an accelerated credit program, lum is based in the humanities and uses an 2 cool things about Bronx Arena allowing students the opportunity to earn up to interdisciplinary approach to infuse language arts s Students use technology to create a personalized 18 credits per year. throughout the curriculum so that students are education experience and work in a self-paced Each student is assigned an Advocate Counselor truly college and career ready upon graduation. learning environment. s throughout his/her time at our school—each 2 cool things about Belmont s Students have access to paid internships and counselor works with no more than 25 students. college and career planning. s Belmont Prep has a 15:1 student to teacher ratio. 2 things you should know about coming here s Excursions and ﬁeld trips, including trips to New 2 things you should know about coming here s Students must participate in orientations. England; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC; and This school offers accelerated credit s All students participate in community building and Rome (Italy) take place annually. accumulation. s community service and are eligible for paid 2 things you should know about s Students are expected to participate in online internships. coming here course work and real-world projects. How to get in s This school requires a uniform. How to get in BCHS admits students on a rolling admissions s Students can earn up to 12 college credits in There is a rolling admissions policy. Students basis. Students must be 16 years of age or older their junior and senior years in the College must be 16 years of age or older and must have and must have attended high school for at least Now Program. attended another high school for at least one year. one year. Students 16 years old must have 5-10 Transcript must be provided and students are CREDITS AND STUDENTS YEARS OLD MUST HAVE How to get in expected to attend an orientation. Please contact 10-25 credits and two Regents exams with scores Priority is given to Bronx students or residents, the school for Open House dates and times. of 65 or above. Transcripts are required and an then to New York City residents. Please contact intake appointment is mandatory. Please contact CONTACT INFORMATION the school for Open House information. the school to request an appointment for an 3TORY !VENUE "RONX .9 CONTACT INFORMATION intake interview. 500 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458 www.bronxarena.org CONTACT INFORMATION ,AFAYETTE !VENUE "RONX .9 SGUMBS SCHOOLSNYCGOV 5 Bronx Center for Science and SCHOOLSNYCGOV3CHOOL0ORTALS8 Mathematics FGREENA SCHOOLSNYCGOV 3 EDWARD TOM, PRINCIPAL SCHOOLSNYCGOV3CHOOL0ORTALS8 Bronx Academy of Health Careers Total Students: 423 DAWN SANTIAGO, INTERIM ACTING 7 Bronx Engineering and The Bronx Center for Science and Mathematics PRINCIPAL Technology Academy Total Students: 445 (BCSM) offers a challenging academic program PATRICE ENGLISH-YOUNG, INTERIM ACTING with a concentration in science and mathematics At Bronx Academy of Health Careers (BAHC), PRINCIPAL supported by the study of humanities and the we prepare students for a variety of health Total Students: 444 integration of technology across the curriculum. professions, including medicine, medical technol- Bronx Engineering and Technology Academy ogy, nursing, pharmacology and physical therapy. 2 cool things about BCSM (BETA) is designed to prepare students with the 2 cool things about BAHC s Older students mentor new students through skills and knowledge necessary to solve real- BCSM’s mentorship program. world problems through the lens of engineering. We collaborate with colleges to offer our students s BETA’s rigorous curriculum prepares students to an opportunity to take college-level, credit-bear- s Summer enrichment is offered at universities and become technologically literate citizens. We are ing courses for free. colleges across the nation. committed to teaching our students how to learn, s Students can volunteer and intern at local health 2 things you should know about coming here how to think as engineers and to helping them care institutions. s School uniform is required. rediscover the wonder and joy of learning. 2 things you should know about coming here s AP courses are offered. 2 cool things about BETA s Dress code is required. How to get in s Our school offers day trips to the Manhattan s Students are encouraged to study four years of Priority is given to Bronx students or residents College campus. math and science. who attend an information session, then to NYC s We are a National Academy Foundation School: residents who attend an information session, then Academy of Engineering, Academy of Information How to get in to Bronx students or residents and then to NYC Technology. Priority is given to Bronx residents who attend an residents. Please contact the school for information session, then to NYC residents who Open House dates and times. attend an information session, then to Bronx residents and then to NYC residents. Please contact the school for Open House dates and times.

New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2012-2013 | www.newvisions.org s Bronx continued s AP and honors-level courses are available to s Students should expect to take four years of all students. science and math in addition to social studies, English and foreign languages. 2 things you should know about coming here 2 things you should know about coming here s This school has a dress code. This school has a dress code. How to get in s Priority is given to Bronx students or residents, All students are expected to complete four years s s All students must participate in community then to New York City residents. Our annual Open of math, technology/engineering and science. service. House is held each fall for incoming freshmen. How to get in How to get in Please contact the school for additional Priority is given to Bronx students or residents Priority is given to Bronx students or residents, information. who attend an information session, then to NYC then to NYC residents. Please call the school for CONTACT INFORMATION residents who attend an information session, then Open House dates and times. #ONCOURSE 6ILLAGE 7EST "RONX .9 to Bronx students or residents and then to NYC residents. Please contact the school for Open CONTACT INFORMATION KCALLAGHAN SCHOOLSNYCGOV House dates and times. 500 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458 SCHOOLSNYCGOV3CHOOL0ORTALS8 CONTACT INFORMATION MBARAKAT SCHOOLSNYCGOV 12 99 Terrace View Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463 SCHOOLSNYCGOV3CHOOL0ORTALS8 Bronx School of Law and Finance JESSICA GORING, INTERIM ACTING PRINCIPAL pENGLISH YOUNG SCHOOLSNYCGOV 10 Bronx Latin Total Students: 408 SCHOOLSNYCGOV3CHOOL0ORTALS8 ANNETTE FIORENTINO, INTERIM ACTING The mission of our school is to provide students PRINCIPAL with the necessary skills and abilities to pursue 8 Bronx Haven High School ' Total Students: 436 employment and/or higher education by introduc- LUCINDA MENDEZ, PRINCIPAL ing them to careers in law and finance. Total Students: 125 Rooted in its commitment to the community and grounded in the love of learning, the Bronx Latin 2 cool things about Law & Finance In partnership with students, faculty and families, we School is for students in grades 6 through 12. We Students are exposed to the world of finance and are a transfer school that uses innovative methods offer a challenging program of arts and sciences s law through internships, mentoring and fieldwork. to support the personal growth of our students and encourage serious scholarship, independent and help them succeed in higher education. thought, and clarity of expression. s Our curriculum is enriched under the leadership of our lead partner, the Barnard/Columbia 2 cool things about Bronx Haven 2 cool things about Bronx Latin Education Program. s Students are offered Regents and SAT s Students are offered Math Lab, a self-paced prep classes. online math class. 2 things you should know about coming here Students must adhere to school dress code. s Each student at Bronx Haven is paired with an s Extracurricular activities include robotics team, s advisor for individualized academic guidance, debate team, homework help, and school sports s Community service and volunteer work are a college and career preparation and life skills (basketball, soccer, flag football and volleyball, part of the school community. development. among others). How to get in 2 things you should know about coming here 2 things you should know about coming here Priority is given to Bronx students or residents s Students must participate in orientations and s This school has a dress code. who attend an information session, then to NYC intake interviews. residents who attend an information session, then s Interdisciplinary course units culminate in a to Bronx students or residents and then to all NYC Advisory group, college and career preparation. s Socratic Seminar. residents. Priority is given to students who attend How to get in How to get in our Open House. Please contact the school for Bronx Haven admits students on a rolling Priority is given to continuing 8th graders, then to Open House information. admissions basis, accepting students 16 years NYC residents who attend an information session CONTACT INFORMATION of age or older. Interested students must have and then to NYC residents. Please call the school 99 Terrace View Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463 attended high school for at least one year. for Open House dates and times. Orientation sessions, intake appointment and JGORING SCHOOLSNYCGOV transcripts are required. Please contact school to CONTACT INFORMATION www.LawandFinance.org request an appointment for an intake interview. 800 Home Street, Bronx, NY 10456 13 CONTACT INFORMATION AlORENTINO SCHOOLSNYCGOV Bronx Theatre High School CHARLES GALLO, PRINCIPAL 333 East 151st, Bronx, NY 10451 www.bronxlatin.com Total Students: 429 11 LMENDEZ SCHOOLSNYCGOV Bronx Leadership Academy II Bronx Theatre offers students the opportunity SCHOOLSNYCGOV3CHOOL0ORTALS8 High School to take a rigorous and creative course load, KATHERINE CALLAGHAN, PRINCIPAL preparing them for the competitive college 9 Bronx High School for Law and Total Students: 500 application process and cultivating their vibrant Community Service artistic portfolios. Students earn a fully accredited MICHAEL BARAKAT, PRINCIPAL The mission of Bronx Leadership Academy (BLA) Regents diploma, with the option of an Arts- Total Students: 420 II is to help our students engage their minds, endorsed diploma by adopting the model of We strive to produce mature, well-educated develop them as leaders and help them explore a theatre company. lifelong learners. Our learning community is possibilities. Our school’s familial atmosphere and 2 cool things about Bronx Theatre committed to helping all students become critical our partnership with the South Bronx churches and independent thinkers, who make wise and encourage students to apply their leadership skills s Learning is project-based and students are socially responsible decisions that benefit in their school and community. considered artists-at-work. Students can take classes such as Dance, Set Design, Costume themselves and the community. 2 cool things about BLA II Design, Acting and Theatre Business. 2 cool things about Law & Community BLA II has a regulation-size football field and 22 s Students have the opportunities to see free sports teams. s s Students compete in Mock Trial and Moot Broadway shows; work alongside professional Court competitions under the guidance of our s We are happy to offer AP courses. actors, directors, technicians and other artists; partnership law firm, Hogan and Lovells. and participate in Student Production Workshop 2 things you should know about coming here s All students must adhere to school dress code.

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CGALLO SCHOOLSNYCGOV because of one thing.” www.bxtheatre.org CONTACT INFORMATION 3OUTHERN "OULEVARD "RONX .9 Ambar, Bronx Center for Science 14 Collegiate Institute for Math and Science SSCROGIN EASTBRONXACADEMYORG and Mathematics ‘13 SHADIA ALVAREZ, PRINCIPAL www.eastbronxacademy.org Total Students: 680 16 High School for Contemporary Arts 17 Our academically challenging program is designed FRANCISCO SANCHEZ, PRINCIPAL High School of World Cultures to focus on math and science education. Our 4OTAL 3TUDENTS RAMON NAMNUN, PRINCIPAL real-world approach to learning provides off-site Total Students: 318 internships, community service and advanced High School for Contemporary Arts (HSCA) is a The High School of World Cultures (HSWC) is classes both on-site and at local colleges. collaborative learning community that combines a challenging curriculum drawing connections dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing 2 cool things about CIMS between the humanities, science, math and the environment in which students acquire strong English skills while accumulating credits in all the Summer enrichment courses and internships are arts with an intensive training program in the arts. s content areas. We are committed to working with available to students. We use state-of-the-art, 21st-century media technology. families to answer students’ needs, to help s Students can take advanced classes at students maintain their cultural identity, and to local colleges. 2 cool things about HSCA enable them to take pride in their cultural roots and to raise their self-esteem. 2 things you should know about coming here s Through our partnerships, our students have the opportunity to participate in special programs, Each student is required to study four years of 2 cool things about HSWC s performances, exhibitions, mentorships and math (including calculus), science (including internships. s Our school admits students from around the world chemistry and physics), English and social studies who have arrived in the US within the last year. and three to four years of Spanish. s Our Arts Studios bring together study in the traditional arts (dance, theatre, ﬁne arts, and s We have a very active student government. Community service, extended day and s music) with study in the contemporary arts (ﬁlm, Saturday programs are required of all students. 2 things you should know about coming here video/sound production, multimedia, graphic HSWC has a Spanish dual language program for How to get in design and animation). s entering 9th graders. Priority is given to Bronx students or residents who 2 things you should know about coming here attend an information session, then to NYC s Dress code is required. residents who attend an information session, then to s This school offers boys and girls PSAL sports. How to get in Bronx students or residents, then to NYC residents. HSCA offers opportunities to participate in s Priority is given to Bronx residents who are Incoming freshmen are expected to attend a College Summit and College Now programs. non-English speakers who have recently arrived in Summer Bridge program prior to 9th grade. How to get in this country, then to New York City residents who CONTACT INFORMATION Priority is given to Bronx students or residents are non-English speakers who have recently 925 Astor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469 who attend an information session, then to NYC arrived in this country. Please call the school for residents who attend an information session, then Open House dates and times. SALVARE SCHOOLSNYCGOV to Bronx students or residents and then to NYC CONTACT INFORMATION SCHOOLSNYCGOV3CHOOL0ORTALS8 residents. Please call the school for Open House "OYNTON !VENUE "RONX .9 dates and times. 15 East Bronx Academy for the Future RNAMNUN SCHOOLSNYCGOV SARAH SCROGIN, PRINCIPAL CONTACT INFORMATION SCHOOLSNYCGOV3CHOOL0ORTALS8 Total Students: 619 %AST 'UN (ILL 2OAD "RONX .9 East Bronx Academy for the Future (EBA) is a fSANCHE SCHOOLSNYCGOV technology-based school for students in grades 6 SCHOOLSNYCGOV3CHOOL0ORTALS8 through 12. Students learn in small classes, using computers and doing hands-on projects. EBA students graduate from high school ready for college and the world of work. Our graduates are linked to careers that employ technology, such as journalism, the arts, engineering, architecture and urban planning.

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2 cool things about Marble Hill CONTACT INFORMATION 18 Knowledge and Power Preparatory 1110 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10456 Academy International High School Students have opportunities to participate in s PANOREA PANAGIOSOULIS, PRINCIPAL international exchange programs to various COSEWAL SCHOOLSNYCGOV Total Students: 324 countries during the 10th-12th grades. www.morrisacademyhs.com Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy s We have an international community representing 21 (KAPPA) International High School seeks to inspire more than 49 countries, and the students speak Mott Hall Bronx High School and empower scholars to become lifelong over 35 different languages. KATHRYN MALLOY, PRINCIPAL Total Students: 354 learners, well equipped for the challenges of 2 things you should know about coming here college and prepared to participate as compas- Every student participates in community service Mott Hall Bronx High School is a small, college- sionate citizens in the ever-expanding global s in grades 11 and 12. prep high school whose mission is to use a liberal community. KAPPA’s goal is to cultivate arts curriculum to prepare students for college compassionate global citizens. s There is a dress code: black pants and a white and empower them personally and academically button-down shirt. 2 cool things about KAPPA to succeed in an ever-changing world. We encourage all of our students to participate How to get in 2 cool things about Mott Hall s This school has a screened admissions policy in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, Students have opportunities to travel abroad to a demanding and internationally recognized to ensure that 50 percent of every incoming 9th s grade is composed of English Language Learners. other continents such as Africa and India, and to program that allows students to earn up to one leave school several times a year to participate in year of college credit. See DOE High School Directory for more information. Priority is given to Bronx students or community service projects. s K APPA’s curriculum has a strong focus on residents, then to NYC residents. For International s We have an open access International international travel. Academy only (43B): open only to ELL students Baccalaureate (IB) Program, a demanding and 2 things you should know about coming here who have been living in the United States for internationally recognized program that allows fewer than six years. Open Houses are held students to earn up to one year of college credit. s This school has a dress code and an extended every Tuesday from October 2, 2012 through DAY AM TO PM November 6, 2012; Saturdays, October 13 and 2 things you should know about coming here s Most classes have a 10:1 student to teacher .OVEMBER s This school has a uniform. ratio at KAPPA. CONTACT INFORMATION s There is an internship requirement and an How to get in 99 Terrace View Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463 extended day program. Priority is given to NYC residents who attend an How to get in information session, then to all NYC residents. MARBLEHILLSCHOOL AOLCOM Priority is given to Bronx students or residents Please contact the school for Open House www.marblehillschool.org who attend an information session, then to NYC dates and times. residents who attend an information session, then 20 Morris Academy for CONTACT INFORMATION to Bronx students or residents and then to NYC Collaborative Studies residents. Please contact the school for Open 500 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458 CHARLES OSEWALT, PRINCIPAL House dates and times. Total Students: 450 PPANAGI SCHOOLSNYCGOV CONTACT INFORMATION Our mission at the Morris Academy for www.kappainternational.org "ATHGATE !VENUE "RONX .9 Collaborative Studies (MACS) is to involve all of 19 Marble Hill High School for our students in their own learning process so that GPEGUERO SCHOOLSNYCGOV X they become self-motivated, creative problem International Studies SCHOOLSNYCGOV3CHOOL0ORTALS8 KIRSTEN LARSON, PRINCIPAL solvers who can meet the challenges of college and the job market. We believe that the most 4OTAL 3TUDENTS 22 New Visions Charter High School for effective way to provide our students with a Marble Hill High School for International Studies Advanced Math and Science meaningful education is through project-based is a college preparatory school with focuses on JULIA CHUN, PRINCIPAL learning, in which students work in groups on global awareness and world languages. Our goal Total Students: 250 projects that are important and relevant to is to promote understanding and knowledge of their lives. At New Visions Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science (AMS), we prepare our scholars 2 cool things about MACS to think, act and speak with intelligence, integrity s We have a Roundtable Review of student and confidence. AMS will provide you with a projects. strong academic foundation so that by the time “ My school has pushed you graduate, you will be prepared not only for Our school offers both Japanese and Spanish as s science- and mathematics-related college majors, foreign languages, and our Japanese Club will be me really far. Being but for any major or career in which you will have traveling to Japan in 2013. to think critically, collaborate, reason deeply and there boosted my 2 things you should know about coming here powerfully articulate your ideas. s There is a three-week Summer Learning Bridge 2 cool things about AMS confidence and now I Program offered to incoming freshman, with one high school credit earned upon completion. s By the 11th grade, all of our students will be know I’m ready for ready to succeed in Advanced Placement and s MACS offers Junior Reserve Officers’ Training college-level math and science courses. Corps (JROTC). college and everything s Technology is integrated into the curriculum. How to get in that comes with it.” Priority is given to Bronx students or residents 2 things you should know about coming here who attend an information session, then to NYC s This school has a dress code. Intisarul, Academy for Careers in residents who attend an information session, then There is a Summer Bridge program for incoming to Bronx students or residents and then to NYC s Television and Film ’12 freshmen and rising 10th graders. residents. For information on Open Houses,

s .EW 6ISIONS FOR 0UBLIC 3CHOOLS 'UIDE TO #HOOSING A .9# (IGH 3CHOOL \ \ www.newvisions.org New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2012-2013 | www.newvisions.org s How to get in 2 cool things about HUM 2 cool things about WBAFF Admission is by lottery with preference given to s We provide students with real-world opportunities s Our integrated curriculum gives students the students residing in District 10. An Open House to prepare for careers in public service. opportunity to take Advanced Placement classes. will be held on October 30th. Please contact the school for times. s Writing is integrated into the curriculum across all s Students are linked to careers that employ subject areas, so that students learn how to write technology, such as journalism, the arts, CONTACT INFORMATION for different purposes and audiences. engineering, architecture, and urban planning. 99 Terrace View Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463 2 things you should know about coming here 2 things you should know about coming here AMSINFO CHARTERNEWVISIONSORG s All students are required to wear a uniform. s This school has a dress code. www.newvisions.org/charter/AMS s This school will eventually serve grades 9-12; s WBAFF offers intensive instructional support and currently it serves grades 9-10. an after-school program. 23 New Visions Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science II How to get in How to get in STACEY KING, PRINCIPAL Admission is by lottery with preference given to Priority is given to continuing 8th graders, then Total Students: 128 students residing in District 10. Please contact the to Bronx students or residents who attend an school for Open House dates and times. The mission of New Visions Charter High School information session, then to NYC residents who attend an information session, then to Bronx for Advanced Math and Science II (AMS II) is CONTACT INFORMATION students or residents and then to NYC residents. to prepare our students to become successful 99 Terrace View Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463 Please consult the school for Open House dates members of the global community. In pursuit and times. of this goal, we provide urban students with a SLEWISLEVIN CHARTERNEWVISIONSORG superior education that is experiential in its www.newvisions.org/charter/HUM CONTACT INFORMATION approach. Through an integrated, challenged- 500 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458 25 based curriculum, which includes community- New Visions Charter High School based projects, we seek to cultivate citizens who for the Humanities II INFO WESTBRONXACADEMYORG have the tools necessary to compete both locally RICHARD GONZALEZ, PRINCIPAL www.westbronxacademy.org and globally within our society. We believe that Total Students: 122 such “hands-on, minds-on” learning experiences 27 The Young Women’s Leadership New Visions Charter High School for the are critical to student engagement and essential Humanities II (HUM II) caters to the speciﬁc needs School of the Bronx X to the process of preparing students to become of each student, providing individualized supports DEVON EISENBERG AND LEMARIE college and career ready. to all students and their unique learning styles and LAUREANO, CO-DIRECTORS 2 cool things about AMS II abilities, including English Language Learners and Total Students: 90 students with Individualized Education Plans. The Writing is integrated into the curriculum across all The Young Women’s Leadership School (TYWLS) s school is co-located on the Samuel Gompers High subject areas, so that students learn how to write of the Bronx has a mission to create a community School campus, providing students the opportunity for different purposes and audiences. of conﬁdent and compassionate young women to participate in visual and performing arts, sports and successfully prepare them for college and s We work with the Lincoln Center Institute to and community service. other post-secondary experiences. Personal expand our students’ ability to observe closely and academic growth are supported in a strong 2 cool things about HUM II through examinations of art and relate these advisory program. Learning is dynamic and techniques to the classroom. s HUM II provides a 9:1 student to teacher ratio participatory in small classes, enabling students with 25 students to a class. 2 things you should know about coming here to experience great success on many levels, with We work with the Lincoln Center Institute to an emphasis in science, math and technology. There is a dress code. s s expand our students’ ability to observe closely 2 cool things about TYWLS, Bronx s There is an extended school day with enrichment through examinations of art and relate these opportunities after school and during Saturday techniques to the classroom. s All students must participate in at least one Academy. after-school club a week as a part of “TYWLS 2 things you should know about coming here Bronx Girls—we are always up to something!” How to get in All students are required to wear a uniform. Admission is by lottery. Please contact the school s s We are part of a highly effective network, The for Open House dates and times. s This school will eventually serve grades 9-12. Young Women’s Leadership Network and have four New York City sister schools in addition CONTACT INFORMATION How to get in to other sister schools in Maryland, Chicago 900 Tinton Avenue, Bronx NY 10455 Admission is by lottery. Please contact the school and Texas. for further information about lottery and Open !-3 CHARTERNEWVISIONSORG House dates and times. 2 things you should know about coming here www.newvisions.org/Charter/AMSII CONTACT INFORMATION s This school has a dress code that is mandatory. 455 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10455 24 New Visions Charter High School for s We are an all-girls school with a strong focus the Humanities on Science, Technology, Engineering and (5- CHARTERNEWVISIONSORG SETH LEWIS LEVIN, PRINCIPAL Mathematics (STEM). www.newvisions.org/charter/HUMII Total Students: 250 How to get in At New Visions Charter High School for the 26 West Bronx Academy for the Future Priority is given to Bronx students who attend an Humanities (HUM), we offer New York City WILPER MORALES, PRINCIPAL open house. Open Houses will be held Thursday, students a rigorous charter high school education Total Students: 636 October 25 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Saturday, with real-world experiences that will prepare them /CTOBER FROM AM TO AM The West Bronx Academy for the Future (WBAFF) for college and, ultimately, for careers in educa- is a high-tech school that prepares its graduates CONTACT INFORMATION tion, the arts, law and public service and the to participate fully in the social, civic, and 1865 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453 media. Our campus, the John F. Kennedy economic life of their city. Students learn in small campus, is comprised of eight schools. We classes and are supported by an advisory system INFO TYWLSBRONXORG play sports together, share resources and work featuring small numbers of students with www.TYWLSBronx.org cooperatively to ensure that all students on long-term teacher involvement. Our program is our campus are successful. enhanced by real-world, project-based learning and the thorough integration of technology.

s .EW 6ISIONS FOR 0UBLIC 3CHOOLS 'UIDE TO #HOOSING A .9# (IGH 3CHOOL \ \ www.newvisions.org New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2012-2013 | www.newvisions.org s How to get in Priority is given to NYC residents who attend an information session, then to all NYC residents. 3 Please contact the school for Open House dates and times. 21 CONTACT INFORMATION 17 999 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 AOITHS GMAILCOM schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/19/K618 16 3 4 Automotive High School CATERINA LAFERGOLA-STANCZUK, 2 PRINCIPAL 1 8 5 Total Students: 666 Automotive High School offers students 10 19 unique, top-rated technical, business, pre-Law 12 20 Enforcement Academy and challenging academic 13 programs. A visual arts program, a thriving 7 14 student government and a wide variety of PSAL sports help create a rich and exciting high 15 18 9 school experience. Brooklyn 11 2 cool things about Automotive 6 s Students graduate from Automotive with industry certiﬁcations, including National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). s The school has partnerships which provide apprenticeships and after-school employment opportunities.

2 things you should know about coming here s There is a Student Summer Orientation. s Automotive’s College and Career Center counsels students beginning in the 9th grade.

How to get in Some programs in this school offer admissions via Education Option, which reserves a proportion OF SEATS BASED ON TH GRADE %,! READING EXAM scores. Admission is open to all NYC residents. CONTACT INFORMATION For the pre-engineering program, priority is given 150 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 Brooklyn to NYC residents who attend an information session, then to all NYC residents. Please contact DMARTIN SCHOOLSNYCGOV 1 Academy for Health Careers the school for Open House dates and times. www.academyforhealthcareers.org DEONNE MARTIN, PRINCIPAL CONTACT INFORMATION Total Students: 250 2 Academy of Innovative Technology 50 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222 The mission of the Academy for Health Careers CYNTHIA FOWLKES, PRINCIPAL EXT (AHC) is to ensure that every student develops 4OTAL 3TUDENTS + SCHOOLSNYCGOV a strong foundation in health studies, science, At Academy of Innovative Technology (AOIT), www.autohs.com leadership, communication and other competen- we prepare all students to enter college and cies that are essential for careers in the health 4 employment after four years of a multi-disciplinary Brooklyn Academy of care services industry. curriculum integrating challenging academics with Global Finance DANIELLE DARBEE, INTERIM ACTING PRINCIPAL 2 cool things about AHC up-to-the-minute technology. We will continue to support our students after they graduate through Total Students: 144 Our school offers Career and Technical Education s networking, alumni support groups and (CTE) Programs in Health Careers. At Brooklyn Academy of Global Finance (BAGF), e-conferences. we provide students with an opportunity to s We offer after-school and peer tutoring. explore the subjects of business and finance 2 cool things about AOIT 2 things you should know about coming here around the world while preparing them for college s Students graduate from AOIT with official and successful professional careers. s AHC has girls and boys PSAL sports. certifications in several Information Technology 2 cool things about BAGF s There is a dress code: light blue shirt, navy blue (IT) applications of state-of-the-art technology. pants/skirt. s We offer three-year sequences for gaming, s Our school has a live trading room floor with web design and applications programming. state-of-the-art tickers and to-the-minute stock How to get in updates. Priority is given to Brooklyn residents who attend 2 things you should know about coming here an information session, then to all NYC residents s The National Academy Foundation curriculum There is a dress code. who attend an information session. Please contact s provides job-shadowing, guest speakers from the the school for Open House dates and times. s The National Academy Foundation provides business and finance industry, internships, career college courses, job readiness workshops and planning and college credit-bearing finance courses internships. taken at the City University of New York (CUNY).

s .EW 6ISIONS FOR 0UBLIC 3CHOOLS 'UIDE TO #HOOSING A .9# (IGH 3CHOOL \ \ www.newvisions.org New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2012-2013 | www.newvisions.org s 2 things you should know about coming here s BBA offers professional internships, as well as job 8 Brooklyn School for Music & Theatre s All students learn Chinese (Mandarin) as their shadowing and excursions. PAMELA RANDAZZO-DORCELY, PRINCIPAL foreign language. Total Students: 396 2 things you should know about coming here Students are supported all four years through the s This school is for students aged 16 and older. Brooklyn School for Music & Theatre (BSMT) uses advisory program. s music and theatre throughout challenging academic Participation in the school community is expected How to get in s curricula to prepare students for higher education and required. Priority is given to NYC residents who attend an and for careers in the music and theatre industries. information session, then to all NYC residents. How to get in 2 cool things about BSMT Please contact the school for Open House dates This school has a rolling admissions policy, Our Production Studio offers courses in and times. accepting students who are 16 years of age or s performance and production elements. older throughout the year. They must have CONTACT INFORMATION attended another high school for at least one year Students can participate in the school’s 125 Stuyvesant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 s and have a minimum 6th grade reading level. Model UN class and compete annually Transcripts, a diagnostic assessment test and an against other Model UN students all over DDARBEE SCHOOLSNYCGOV interview with school staff are required. Please call the world. schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/16/K688 the school to schedule an interview. 2 things you should know about coming here 5 Brooklyn Academy of Science and the CONTACT INFORMATION s Some classes offered include: Theatre Design and Environment 6565 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236 Technology, Musical Theatre, Acting, Marching VERONICA PETERSON, PRINCIPAL Band, Vocal Music, Dance, Recording and Video 4OTAL 3TUDENTS MJEANPA SCHOOLSNYCGOV Production, Set and Costume Design, Production SCHOOLSNYCGOV3CHOOL0ORTALS+ Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Management and Marketing. Environment (BASE) is a small Brooklyn New 7 Brooklyn Democracy Academy ' After-school and Saturday classes are offered for Century High School. Our mission is to create an s ANDREW BROWN, PRINCIPAL Regents preparation. active learning community that addresses the Total Students: 210 needs of young people while embracing environ- How to get in mental science, environmental justice, urban Brooklyn Democracy Academy (BDA) is a transfer An audition is required for performing and visual ecology and science research. high school that has a partnership with the Jewish arts; priority is given to Brooklyn students or Child Care Association. BDA is committed to residents, then to all NYC residents. Please contact 2 cool things about BASE providing an interesting, challenging educational the school for Open House dates and times. We use the resources of Prospect Park, as well as program that helps students overcome obstacles s CONTACT INFORMATION the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. and attain their goals. We help our students earn a 883 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 high school diploma, explore their interests and s Students at BASE experience ﬁeld studies and build important life skills. We also prepare our project-based learning. PRANDAZ SCHOOLSNYCGOV students for post-secondary education and/or SCHOOLSNYCGOV3CHOOL0ORTALS+ 2 things you should know about coming here employment. Uniform is required: shirt with school logo, black 9 s 2 cool things about BDA East Brooklyn Community or tan pants/skirt. High School ' Students can participate in paid internships s PATRICK MCGILLICUDDY, PRINCIPAL s BASE offers girls and boys PSAL sports. through our Learning to Work (LTW) program. Total Students: 205 How to get in We provide Advocate Counselors to support each s East Brooklyn Community High School is a small Priority is given to Brooklyn students who attend student and workshops and seminars for students transfer school for young people who have been an information session, then to NYC residents to explore and develop their talents and interests. who attend an information session, then to truant or dropped out. Our school works to meet Brooklyn students or residents, then to all NYC 2 things you should know about coming here the individual needs of every student. The school is residents. Please contact the school for Open s Students must complete one year in a community operated jointly by the New York City Department House dates and times. high school prior to enrolling at BDA. of Education and SCO Family of Services. CONTACT INFORMATION s BDA offers accelerated credit accumulation in a 2 cool things about East Brooklyn 883 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 year-round school year. s Students can participate in paid internships How to get in through our Learning to Work (LTW) program. JZELKOW SCHOOLSNYCGOV This school has a rolling admissions policy, and With SCO, we provide after-school and summer SCHOOLSNYCGOV3CHOOL0ORTALS+ s accepts students who are 16 years of age or older enrichment programs. 6 throughout the year. Students and their parents/ Brooklyn Bridge Academy ' 2 things you should know about coming here guardians must go through an intake process at -!8 *%!. 0!5, 02).#)0!, the school. Intake is ongoing Monday through Prospective students must have attended another Total Students: 226 s Thursday, 9:00 a.m. high school for at least one year. The Brooklyn Bridge Academy (BBA) in partner- There is a required intake process and orientation. ship with F·E·G·S Health and Human Services CONTACT INFORMATION s System is a small learning community for students 985 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 How to get in who have been truant or who have dropped out of EXT There is a rolling admissions process; students high school. Our comprehensive program includes ABROWN SCHOOLSNYCGOV must be 16 years of age or older and be willing and a challenging academic schedule that maximizes schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/23/K643 committed to return to a full-time high school. the number of credits that students can earn and Transcripts and immunization records are required. prepares them to pass Regents exams. Please call the school to schedule an interview.

2 cool things about BBA CONTACT INFORMATION s Our support for students includes employment +INGS (IGHWAY "ROOKLYN .9 opportunities, access to health care and counseling. PMCGILL SCHOOLSNYCGOV SCHOOLSNYCGOV3CHOOL0ORTALS+

s .EW 6ISIONS FOR 0UBLIC 3CHOOLS 'UIDE TO #HOOSING A .9# (IGH 3CHOOL \ \ www.newvisions.org New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2012-2013 | www.newvisions.org s How to get in How to get in Brooklyn continued Priority is given to NYC residents who attend an Priority is given to Brooklyn students or residents information session, then to all NYC residents. who attend an information session, then to NYC 10 FDNY High School for Fire and Please contact the school for Open House residents who attend an information session, then Life Safety information. to Brooklyn students or residents, then to all NYC JAMES ANDERSON, PRINCIPAL residents. Please contact the school for Open CONTACT INFORMATION Total Students: 396 House dates and times. 1600 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11236 FDNY High School works in collaboration with CONTACT INFORMATION the New York City Fire Department to offer INFO IAM HSORG 911 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226 students an exceptional education while introduc- www.iam-hs.org ing the occupational benefits of the Fire Services PFABIANSKI SCHOOLSNYCGOV 12 and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). High School for Public Service: Heroes SCHOOLSNYCGOV3CHOOL0ORTALS+ of Tomorrow X 2 cool things about FDNY BEN SHULDINER, PRINCIPAL 14 High School for Youth and s Upon passing the New York State EMS 4OTAL 3TUDENTS Community Development Certification Exam in the 12th grade, our students PAMELA WASHINGTON, PRINCIPAL Our school enables students to develop academic may have the opportunity to roll into a full-time Total Students: 385 and social skills necessary to be productive position with the NYC Fire Department. contributors to society. We offer a small and The High School for Youth and Community s FDNY offers Emergency Medical Technician dynamic learning environment with many Development at Erasmus (YCD) is committed to (EMT) Certification, as well as a class called service-learning opportunities, a major providing arts and media-based programs with a “Firematics”—a chemistry-based course relating component of our school and student life. focus on new media technologies. Our goal is to to fire science and safety. expand our college readiness programs so that 2 cool things about Public Service more students have increased real-world opportuni- 2 things you should know about coming here s Students are encouraged to participate in medical ties for post-secondary education and job training. s FDNY offers a summer internship program, as and legal internships and hands-on community well as a weekend program. service is required. Students completing 200 2 cool things about YCD FDNY has boys and girls PSAL sports. community service hours by the end of 11th s We support college readiness through our s grade will be inducted into the Archon National partnerships with College Summit, STARR Inc., How to get in Community Service Honor Society. Brooklyn College and our Advanced Placement Priority is given to students who reside in the courses, and each student will graduate from We offer eight different AP courses. geographical catchment area and attend an s YCD with a web-based portfolio. information session, then to Brooklyn students or 2 things you should know about coming here In addition to girls and boys PSAL sports, and a residents who attend an information session, then to s There is a school uniform. wide variety of clubs, there is a Double Dutch team. NYC residents who attend an information session, s then to students who reside in the geographical s Public Service offers girls and boys PSAL sports. 2 things you should know about YCD catchment area, then to Brooklyn students or How to get in YCD offers several AP classes, SAT prep, tutoring residents, then to all NYC residents. Please contact s Please contact the school for information on the and Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for the school for Open House information. admissions policy. Please contact our Guidance Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP). #OUNSELOR $EBORA #HAN AT DCHAN SCHOOLSNYC CONTACT INFORMATION s Summer orientation is required for all freshmen. 400 Pennsylvania Avenue, gov or our parent coordinator, Eric Ferreira, at "ROOKLYN .9 EFERREIRA SCHOOLSNYCGOV FOR /PEN (OUSE DATES How to get in and times. Priority is given to Brooklyn students or residents JANDERS SCHOOLSNYCGOV who attend an information session, then to NYC CONTACT INFORMATION residents who attend an information session, then schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/19/K502 600 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 to Brooklyn students or residents, then to all NYC 11 High School for Innovation in residents. Please contact the school for Open BSHULDI SCHOOLSNYCGOV Advertising and Media House dates and times. SCHOOLSNYCGOV3CHOOL0ORTALS+ ADALEZA MICHELENA, PRINCIPAL CONTACT INFORMATION Total Students: 340 13 High School for Service & Learning 911 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226 Through a unique partnership with the advertising at Erasmus industry, High School for Innovation in Advertising PETER FABIANSKI, PRINCIPAL PWASHIN SCHOOLSNYCGOV and Media (IAM) provides a strong education Total Students: 422 SCHOOLSNYCGOV3CHOOL0ORTALS+ that prepares students for college and careers. Our mission at High School for Service & Learning 15 High School of Telecommunication Mentorships, internships and long-term advertis- (HSSL) is to provide educational experiences that Arts and Technology ing projects reflect real-world experience. meet the needs of our diverse student population. PHILIP WEINBERG, PRINCIPAL We build on the potential of our students through a 2 cool things about IAM Total Students: 1,280 focus on culture, community and civic agreement. Students may graduate with an Advanced s At High School of Telecommunication Arts and Regents diploma and certifications in Microsoft 2 cool things about HSSL Technology (HSTAT), we believe that all students Office and Adobe software. s Among the courses offered are personal finance should take the most challenging courses s IAM is a CTE school. Students may be eligible for and entrepreneurship, dance, forensic science possible, because the best preparation for state-approved and industry-sponsored education and AP courses. post-secondary education is four years of endorsements to pursue work in the industry s HSSL has extracurricular activities ranging from challenging work in high school. Our school’s or college. African Drum to Fashion and Chess. name is somewhat misleading: we certainly believe that the ability to use tools of telecommu- 2 things you should know about coming here 2 things you should know about HSSL nication is essential for all of our students, but s Mentorships and internships are required for s HSSL has girls and boys PSAL sports and college preparation is our focus. graduation. SAT and PSAT prep. 2 cool things about HSTAT s IAM offers girls and boys PSAL sports. s Academic support includes after-school, s A very high percentage of our students participate lunchtime and Saturday tutoring. in after-school athletic teams.

s .EW 6ISIONS FOR 0UBLIC 3CHOOLS 'UIDE TO #HOOSING A .9# (IGH 3CHOOL \ \ www.newvisions.org New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2012-2013 | www.newvisions.org s 2 cool things about Lyons s We offer a special college preparatory program for 19 Performing Arts and Technology accelerated students. s Our Field Studies program integrates weekly ﬁeld High School trips into the curriculum to enhance our students’ REGINALD RICHARDSON, PRINCIPAL 2 things you should know about coming here understanding of the material. Total Students: 453 s HSTAT offers a wide variety of AP courses. s Lyons students call their teachers by their ﬁrst At Performing Arts and Technology High School s 9th and 10th grades are divided into Small name, don’t wear uniforms and participate in (PATHS), we provide students who are passionate Learning Communities. circles, justice panel and mediations in order to about the performing arts (Dance, Vocal, Music or have greater agency and independence. How to get in Drama) and arts-related technology (Audio/Video This school offers admissions via Education 2 things you should know about coming here Production or Multimedia Arts) high-level training in the arts within the context of a comprehensive, Option, which reserves a proportion of seats based Lyons has Summer Session and Bridge programs. ON TH GRADE %,! READING EXAM SCORES 0RIORITY IS s college preparatory high school education. We given to Brooklyn students or residents, then to s There is a daily advisory class, quarterly value collaboration and challenging, inquiry-based ALL .9# RESIDENTS 0LEASE CALL TO conferences with advisors and elective and work to develop leadership capacity in all arrange to tour the school while we are in session. academic support beginning in the 10th grade. members of our school community.

CONTACT INFORMATION How to get in 2 cool things about PATHS TH 3TREET "ROOKLYN .9 Priority is given to continuing 8th graders, then s Our school has partnerships with the professional to New York City residents who attend an performing arts community as well as institutions of PWEINBE SCHOOLSNYCGOV information session, then to all NYC residents. higher learning, to provide our students with the schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/20/K485 Please contact the school for Open House opportunity for internships or college-level study. information. Freshman year is composed of 10-week cycles 16 Khalil Gibran International Academy s CONTACT INFORMATION (Dance, Drama, Vocal Music, Digital Photography, WINSTON HAMANN, PRINCIPAL 223 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206 Total Students: 82 or Stage Design) so that the students can select a major by the end of the year. Khalil Gibran International Academy (KGIA) offers LYONS LYONSCOMMUNITYSCHOOLORG students the opportunity to study the Arabic www.lyonscommunityschool.org 2 things you should know about coming here language and culture and explore careers that PATHS’ Early College Program allows students to 18 s require bilingual and multicultural skills such as Olympus Academy ' graduate with up to one year of college credits. international business, diplomacy, linguistics, P. J . M URRAY, PRINCIPAL Several online AP classes are offered. journalism and other related fields. Total Students: 203 s How to get in 2 cool things about KGIA In partnership with the New York Center for Interpersonal Development and the Department of Priority is given to students who reside in the Students receive personalized instruction and s Education, Olympus Academy is a transfer school geographical catchment area and attend an support through small class sizes and every created to meet the needs of students who were information session, then to Brooklyn students student has access to his/her own laptop. previously enrolled in another high school. By or residents who attend an information session, s K GIA offers a wide variety of extracurricular engaging in hands-on learning experiences and then to NYC residents who attend an information activities including literary magazine, drama, opportunities for online instruction that have session, then to students who reside in the chess and playwriting. real-world applications, our students will obtain geographical catchment area, then to Brooklyn the skills necessary for success and be prepared students or residents, then to all NYC residents. 2 things you should know about coming here for the world that awaits them. Please contact the school for Open House Every student learns the Arabic language. information. s 2 cool things about Olympus The school currently serves students in grades 8-9 CONTACT INFORMATION s Our school has an accelerated credit program and will eventually enroll students up to grade 12 s 400 Pennsylvania Avenue, designed to help students find immediate high by adding one grade every year. "ROOKLYN .9 school success. How to get in Olympus offers internships and the Learning to RRICHAR SCHOOLSNYCGOV Priority is given to Brooklyn students and NYC s Work (LTW) program. SCHOOLSNYCGOV3CHOOL0ORTALS+ residents who attend an information session. For more information about Open Houses and school 2 things you should know about coming here 20 World Academy for Total Community TOURS PLEASE CALL s Olympus offers one-on-one counseling and small Health High School CONTACT INFORMATION advisory groups. KIM WANLISS, PRINCIPAL Total Students: 380 362 Schermerhorn Street, s Courses at Olympus combine traditional "ROOKLYN .9 instruction with online learning. World Academy for Total Community Health High School (WATCH) prepares students for careers in How to get in ,DONE SCHOOLSNYCGOV the health industry through a challenging program This school has a rolling admissions policy, and schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/13/K592 leading to an Advanced Regents Diploma. WATCH accepts students 16 years of age or older creates a socially supporting learning environment, 17 throughout the year. Interested students must Lyons Community High School which ensures student success through access to have attended high school for at least one year. TAEKO ONISHI, PRINCIPAL internships and community service opportunities 4OTAL 3TUDENTS Students should contact the school to request within the health care industry. Grades: 6-12 an intake appointment. 2 cool things about WATCH Lyons Community School is a secondary school CONTACT INFORMATION that provides a broad, stimulating experience in %AST TH 3TREET "ROOKLYN .9 s Our three programs of study (Medical Science, the liberal arts, preparing students for college, Health Science and Community Health) are each healthy adulthood and lifelong learning. At Lyons, INTAKE OLYMPUSACADEMYORG specifically designed with a variety of professions students are known. They are pushed to reach schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/18/K635 in mind. their highest potential while getting essential s In the Medical Careers Program, hospital support and encouragement. They are exposed internships are available, and a Certified Nursing to new experiences and ideas that expand their Assistant Program is offered to eligible students. horizons and prepare them for healthy and happy adulthood.

2 things you should know about coming here s This school has a uniform. s Students must complete four years of science 4 and math instruction.

How to get in Priority is given to students who reside in the geographical catchment area and attend an information session, then to Brooklyn students or residents who attend an information session, then 2 to NYC residents who attend an information 11 session, then to students who reside in the geographical catchment area, then to Brooklyn 6 students or residents, then to all NYC residents. Open House sessions are held during the ﬁrst 5 week in November; dates are posted on the 12 WATCH website. CONTACT INFORMATION Manhattan 400 Pennsylvania Avenue, 7 "ROOKLYN .9 3 KWANLISS SCHOOLSNYCGOV www.worldacademyforhealth.org 10

21 The Young Women’s Leadership School, Brooklyn X 1 TALANA BRADLEY, PRINCPIAL 9 Total Students: 250 Grades: 6-12 (planned) The Young Women’s Leadership Schools (TYWLS) were established to nurture the intellectual 8 curiosity and creativity of young women by supporting the “whole girl” in order to maximize academic achievement, social-emotional well being, and post-secondary success. TYWLS is CONTACT INFORMATION supported by the Young Women’s Leadership Manhattan 40 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003 Network and its CollegeBound Initiative in order to replicate the best practices of private and INFO AFSENYCORG 1 Academy for Software Engineering independent girls schools. www.afsenyc.org SEUNG YU, PRINCIPAL 2 cool things about TYWLS, Brooklyn Total Students: 135 2 Bread and Roses Integrated Arts s Our school features a small interdisciplinary Our Career and Technical Education (CTE) high High School learning environment, with collaborative group school prepares students to design and create RODNEY LOFTON, PRINCIPAL work and project-based instruction. the next generation of software and applications. Total Students: 518 By partnering directly with New York City’s s Advisory classes focus on female adolescent Our mission is to educate and develop respon- technology and entrepreneurial community, development, positive self-image and early sible citizens who demonstrate leadership skills, students learn advanced computing skills and college awareness. excellence of character, scholastic achievement use cutting-edge equipment to foster innovations and a commitment to community service. Our 2 things you should know about coming here in the arts, sciences and business. school’s focus is developing students’ civic This school has a required uniform. s 2 cool things about Software Engineering awareness while strengthening their contribution to the world and their community. Students will s There is a community service requirement for We offer internships (with professional mentors) s learn how art can be a medium to create social graduation. in New York City’s tech industry. consciousness in their communities and the world How to get in s Small academic classes integrate industry around them. This school is open only to female students. internships, team projects, and other real-world, Priority is given to continuing 8th graders, then problem-based experiences. 2 cool things about Bread and Roses to Brooklyn students or residents, then to NYC Exposure to the arts and community service 2 things you should know about coming here s residents. Open Houses will take place on projects will be used to broaden students’ Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at 5:30 p.m. s This school has a job-shadowing and internship academic horizons. requirement. CONTACT INFORMATION s Students prepare portfolios in all classes to 223 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206 s There is a Student and Parent Summer assess their growth and development. Orientation. ADMISSIONS TYWLSBROOKLYNORG 2 things you should know about coming here How to get in www.ywlnetwork.org School uniform is required. Priority is given to Manhattan students or s residents who attend an information session, s Every student must complete a 40-hour then to NYC residents who attend an information service-learning project as a graduation session, then to Manhattan students or residents, requirement. then to NYC residents. Please contact the school for Open House dates and times.

s .EW 6ISIONS FOR 0UBLIC 3CHOOLS 'UIDE TO #HOOSING A .9# (IGH 3CHOOL \ \ www.newvisions.org New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2012-2013 | www.newvisions.org s How to get in 2 things you should know about coming here 2 things you should know about coming here Open to all NYC residents. Please contact the s This school has a dress code. s All students must adhere to a code of student school to schedule a visit. conduct, the Scholar’s Creed, and Twelve 100% of CHAH’s graduating seniors were s Non-Negotiable Rules. CONTACT INFORMATION accepted into college last year. 6 Edgecombe Avenue, New York, NY 10030 s This school has a uniform. 212-926-4152 How to get in RLOFTON SCHOOLSNYCGOV Priority is given to New York City residents who How to get in schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/05/M685 attend an information session. Please contact the For new 9th grade students, the school offers school’s parent coordinator at 212-568-3401 for admissions via Education Option, which reserves 3 Business of Sports School Open House information. A PROPORTION OF SEATS BASED ON TH GRADE %,! JOSHUA SOLOMON, PRINCIPAL reading exam scores. Priority is given to continu- CONTACT INFORMATION Total students: 416 ing 8th graders, then to students in Districts 3 or 512 West 182nd Street, New York, NY 10033 5, then to NYC residents. Please contact the Business of Sports School (BOSS) is a small 212-568-3401 school for Open House information. Career and Technical Education (CTE) high MHOUSE SCHOOLSNYCGOV school. We expect our students to learn the schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/06/M346 CONTACT INFORMATION fundamentals of business and entrepreneurship 215 West 114th Street, New York, NY 10026 5 and to graduate prepared for careers as business Frank McCourt High School X 212-865-9260 analysts, marketers, entrepreneurs and DANIELLE SALZBERG, PRINCIPAL OOWUSUA SCHOOLSNYCGOV journalists. Total students: 219 www.fda2.org At Frank McCourt High School (FMHS), we 2 cool things about BOSS 7 Manhattan Bridges High School X prepare our students to be articulate and effective Students have opportunities for real-world learn- MIRZA SANCHEZ MEDINA, PRINCIPAL s communicators in every medium. In particular, we ing in the sports management industry through Total Students: 595 develop students’ communication skills through internships and other job-related activities. their writing, presentations, classroom discus- Manhattan Bridges High School is a bilingual s Industry certification is available in Microsoft sions and peer dialogue. In developing these school rooted in the belief that the mastery of Office and Workforce Readiness. skills, students also sharpen their critical and communication skills in both English and Spanish analytical thinking. as a native language is key to realizing a student’s 2 things you should know about BOSS fullest potential in a multicultural society. Our 2 cool things about FMHS s On designated days there is a business dress code. mission is to ensure that students develop the We have “blended classes,” where two teachers This school has a community service and s speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills s teach two different subjects and the connections internship requirement, in addition to an extended needed to succeed in a rigorous academic between them. day program. program designed to prepare them for higher Our school offers online language classes in education or entrance into the work-force. In How to get in s Chinese, French, German and Latin. addition, we are committed to assisting students Priority is given to Manhattan students and in maintaining the richness of their native residents who attend an information session, 2 things you should know about coming here language and culture. then to New York City residents who attend an This school has a 2-credit requirement of s 2 cool things about Manhattan Bridges information session, then to Manhattan students or internship-related action research. residents, then to New York City residents. Open s We offer a dual-language curriculum. Houses will be held on Tuesdays, October 23 and Non-traditional assessments are used to measure s Students can study information technology, November 13, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. student progress, in addition to regular teamwork s and group presentations. computer science and pre-engineering, in either CONTACT INFORMATION English or Spanish. 439 West 49th Street, New York, NY 10019 How to get in 2 things you should know about coming here 212-246-2183 This school has a selective admissions policy. JSOLOMON NYC"/33ORG Please consult the NYC Department of Education s This school has a dress code. Directory of High Schools for more information. www.nycboss.org There is an extended day program, and a student Please contact the school for Open House s summer orientation. A weekend program is 4 information. Community Health Academy of also offered. the Heights Contact Information MARK HOUSE, PRINCIPAL How to get in 145 West 84th Street, New York, NY 10024 4OTAL STUDENTS This school is open only to New York City 212-362-2015 Grades: 6-12 residents whose native language is Spanish, who FMHSNYC GMAILCOM are of limited English proficiency and have lived in Community Health Academy of the Heights www.frankmccourthighschool.org the United States fewer than three years. Parents (CHAH) has a community theme that reflects our and prospective students are welcome to tour our 6 Frederick Douglass Academy II belief that the health of the individual is connected school and meet our faculty every Friday from Secondary School to the health of his or her community. Beginning in 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon during the months of OSEI OWUSU AFRIYIE, PRINCIPAL middle school, students will be introduced to the October through December 2012. Please call Total students: 413 basic concepts and have a working knowledge of TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT community health, community service, and healthy Grades: 6-12 (planned) CONTACT INFORMATION living. In high school, students will deepen, Frederick Douglass Academy (FDA) II helps 525 West 50th Street, New York, NY 10019 enhance and become empowered to put into scholars realize the dream of a college degree and practice the elements of the role of the individual a professional career by providing them with a MSANCHE SCHOOLSNYCGOV in creating and sustaining a healthy community. strong academic background and a solid sense of www.manhattanbridges.org Beginning in the fall of 2013, we will be moving self-confidence. FDA II provides its scholars with into our newly constructed school building. an unrelenting academic curriculum combined with 2 cool things about CHAH extraordinary opportunities for personal growth. s We offer community health-related service 2 cool things about FDA II learning and internship opportunities, including s We offer a two-week FDA II Summer Institute; a pre-internship hospital mentoring program. students are highly encouraged to participate. s All students are expected to participate in s We have a College Summit/Senior Seminar. community project internships.

s .EW 6ISIONS FOR 0UBLIC 3CHOOLS 'UIDE TO #HOOSING A .9# (IGH 3CHOOL \ \ www.newvisions.org New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2012-2013 | www.newvisions.org s FROM /CTOBER UNTIL *ANUARY 0LEASE Our Videography Lab, Project Smart and Time Manhattan continued visit the school website to register for a daytime s Warner Library Media Center all provide our tour or an upcoming evening Open House. students with access to technology. 8 Millennium High School X CONTACT INFORMATION COLIN MCEVOY, PRINCIPAL 2 things you should know about coming here 131 Avenue of the Americas, Total students: 626 New York, NY 10013 s This school has a dress code. The mission of the school is to provide a s “PM School” provides opportunities for students challenging academic program. Four years of ADMISSIONS MAILNYCISCHOOLORG to receive extended instruction or tutoring from credit is required in all major subjects. Students www.nycischool.org their classroom teachers, including a free SAT take a core curriculum in grades 9 and 10 and Kaplan Program for juniors and seniors. then choose courses in grades 11 and 12. The 10 Quest to Learn core curriculum includes a two-year sequence of ELISA ARAGON, PRINCIPAL How to get in Biology and Chemistry, Writing, English, Math and Total Students: 232 Priority is given to continuing 8th graders, then to Global Studies. Grades: 6-12 (planned) District 5 students or residents, then to Manhattan students or residents, then to New York City 2 cool things about Millennium Design and innovation are at the heart of Quest residents. Please contact L. McDougald, parent to Learn (Q2L). We are a school committed to An advisor is assigned to each 9th grader and coordinator, at 212-283-8055, ext. 1130, for Open s helping students achieve excellence in the skills remains with the student for four years. House information. and literacies required for college and career s We offer language classes in Chinese (Mandarin) success in the 21st century. These include CONTACT INFORMATION and Spanish. traditional skills and literacies (reading, numeracy, 200 West 135th Street, New York, NY 10030 writing, etc.) as well as analytical thinking, 212-283-8055 2 things you should know about coming here creativity, collaboration, problem solving, LMCDOUGALD SCHOOLSNYCGOV s This school offers Advanced Placement courses. judgment and reflection and fluency with digital SCHOOLSNYCGOV3CHOOL0ORTALS- media and design. It is our goal to create a s All students must read 25 books a year and 12 complete 20 hours of community service. nurturing school experience relevant to the The Young Women’s Leadership interests and lives of our students, focused on School (Harlem) X How to get in student futures (college and career) in a rapidly ALTHEA BRADSHAW-TYSON, PRINCIPAL Priority is given to students who live in the changing world. Total Students: 450 following zip codes: 10002, 10004, 10005, 10006, The Young Women’s Leadership School (TYWLS) OR THEN TO 2 cool things about Q2L was established to nurture the curiosity and Manhattan students or residents, then to New Some classes are taught via direct classroom s creativity of young women and to address their York City residents. Please visit our school instruction, some via distance learning (a video developmental needs. We cultivate dynamic, website for fall tour information. Registration is conference with a teacher in a different location) participatory learning, enabling students to required; please register at www.millenniumhs.org. and some through online instruction. experience success at many levels, especially CONTACT INFORMATION s We offer an Early College Program at the in the fields of math, science and technology. "ROAD 3TREET .EW 9ORK .9 New School. Students are encouraged to achieve their personal 212-825-9008 best in and out of the classroom, and all students 2 things you should know about coming here CONTACT MILLENNIUMHSORG are expected to continue their education in the www.millenniumhs.org s There is an internship requirement for graduation. pursuit of a college degree. TYWLS works with families and instills in the student a sense of 9 s Q2L has a student summer orientation. NYC iSchool X community, responsibility and ethical principles ISORA BAILEY, PRINCIPAL How to get in of behavior—characteristics that will help make Total Students: 450 Priority is given to continuing 8th graders, then to them leaders of their generation. District 2 students or residents who attend an Located in SoHo in lower Manhattan, the NYC information session, then to Manhattan students 2 cool things about TYWLS, Harlem iSchool is a small, selective public high school or residents who attend an information session, When it opened in 1996, TYWLS of East Harlem dedicated to equipping students with the skills s then to New York City residents who attend an was the first, public, single-sex school to open in necessary for success and leadership in the 21st information session. Please consult the website, the U.S. in over thirty years. Today there are over century. The iSchool program is designed to offer www.Q2L.org, for Open House information. 500. TYWLS has sister schools in Brooklyn, students opportunities to engage in meaningful Queens and the Bronx. work that has relevance to them and the world, CONTACT INFORMATION choice and responsibility in determining their high 351 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011 s TYWLS believes that student learning occurs both school experience and unique structures to 212-488-3645 in and outside of the classroom. Our students support their development. 1,UPPERSCHOOL QLORG have many opportunities to participate in www.q2l.org internships, scientific fieldwork and summer 2 cool things about NYC iSchool college programs. s Students take quarter-long module courses where 11 Thurgood Marshall Academy for they work with experts on real-world problems. Learning and Social Change X 2 things you should know about coming here This school has a required uniform. s Students pick their courses and receive an SEAN DAVENPORT, PRINCIPAL s individualized schedule so as to ensure that each Total Students: 650 s There is a community service requirement of student is getting what he or she needs when he Grades: 6-12 (planned) 120 hours. or she needs it. Thurgood Marshall Academy (TMA) is an How to get in academically rigorous environment where college 2 things you should know about coming here This school is open only to female students. and career readiness drive instruction and Priority is given to continuing 8th graders; then The school day runs from 9:00 a.m.-3:20 p.m. practices. Every student will embrace his/her s to District 4 students or residents; then to NYC and, three days a week, all of the teachers have global responsibility, have a vision for the future, residents. Please contact the school for Open office hours from 3:20-4:00 p.m. when students a plan for realizing that vision and the knowledge, House information. can go for extra help. skills and experiences for setting it in motion. iSchool offers Advanced Placement classes. CONTACT INFORMATION s 2 cool things about TMA 105 East 106th Street, New York, NY 10029 How to get in s Thurgood Marshall incorporates parental For consideration for admission, students must involvement as well as collaborative efforts with ATYSON SCHOOLSNYCGOV complete an Online Admissions Activity posted at institutions, organizations and resources in www.tywls.org www.nycischool.org; the Online Activity is available Central Harlem.

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1 How to get in 9 Some programs require auditions or have 3 4 selective admissions policies. Please consult the DOE High School Directory for more information and audition dates. Open Houses will be held Queens Tuesday, October 23 and Thursday, November 1, AT PM !N ADDITIONAL /PEN (OUSE FOR 7 TH GRADERS IS HELD IN -AY &OR FURTHER INFORMATION contact Parent Coordinator Sarah Milunec at 5 OR SMILUNEC SCHOOLSNYCGOV 10 CONTACT INFORMATION 32-24 Corporal Kennedy Street, Bayside, NY 11361 6 MHAROUTUNIAN SCHOOLSNYCGOV www.baysidehighschool.org

3 Civic Leadership Academy PHUONG NGUYEN, PRINCIPAL Total Students: 449 Civic Leadership Academy (CLA) offers a challenging academic program with an emphasis on youth development through service learning. Our three core values—commitment to learning, commitment to community and empowerment— promote the social, emotional and academic development of our students by helping them 8 become independent, critical thinkers who are assets to their communities.

2 cool things about CLA s CLA believes in extensive use of the community and the city as a classroom. s Our focus on youth development through service learning helps students discover their capacity to How to get in make a difference. This school has a limited unscreened admissions Queens 2 things you should know about coming here policy. Priority is given to NYC residents who 1 Academy for Careers in Television attend an information session, then to all NYC s An academic portfolio is required for graduation. and Film residents. Open Houses will be held Thursday, There is a required uniform. October 25 and Wednesday, November 14, 2012 s MARK DUNETZ, PRINCIPAL from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. How to get in Total Students: 419 This school has a limited unscreened admissions Academy for Careers in Television and Film CONTACT INFORMATION policy. Priority is given to NYC residents who (ACTVF) prepares students for careers in movie 36-41 28th Street, Queens, NY 11106 attend an information session, then to all NYC and television production. As a small school, we residents. Please contact the school for Open provide individualized academic support and INFO ACTVFORG House information. extensive career mentoring. Students learn by www.actvf.org CONTACT INFORMATION working alongside industry professionals with 2 Bayside High School X TH 3TREET %LMHURST .9 state-of-the-art equipment. MICHAEL ATHY, PRINCIPAL 2 cool things about ACTVF Total Students: 3,450 PNGUYEN SCHOOLSNYCGOV www.CLAqueens.org s Our school has New York City’s most extensive Bayside High School seeks to provide all students preparatory program for careers in television and with a valuable, rewarding experience preparing 4 film production. East-West School of them for college and beyond, with in-depth, International Studies wrap-around student services, a wide array of s ACTVF has its own student film production BEN SHERMAN, PRINCIPAL clubs and teams and rigorous, college-focused company, Next Step Productions, that produces Total Students: 616 academics. films for a variety of clients. Grades: 6-12 2 things you should know about coming here 2 cool things about Bayside Our highly qualified educational team prepares Students have the opportunity to graduate with s The school graduated 96% of its first class in s students for professional careers in an interna- college credits and professional-level certifica- June 2012. tional world, as we believe a thorough under- tions in a field of their choice. s Because ACTVF is a Career and Technical standing of Asia and a firm academic foundation Education (CTE) school, students may be eligible s There are seven different programs, including is important to be competitive in the world. Our for state-approved and industry-sponsored CTE Visual & Digital Art, International & Cultural diverse students are able to experience rigorous endorsements Relations, and Sports Medicine & Management. and differentiated curricula while in a safe and supportive school culture. Students also become

s .EW 6ISIONS FOR 0UBLIC 3CHOOLS 'UIDE TO #HOOSING A .9# (IGH 3CHOOL \ \ www.newvisions.org New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2012-2013 | www.newvisions.org s institutions to our school. Please contact the 6 John Adams High School Queens continued school to arrange a visit. DAN SCANLON, INTERIM ACTING PRINCIPAL experts in Asian culture and language, in addition Total students: 3,296 CONTACT INFORMATION to fulfilling and exceeding their NYS Regents TH 2OAD &LUSHING .9 requirements. We seek to challenge each and every student to learn to his or her fullest potential. We maximize WMCCART SCHOOLSNYCGOV 2 cool things about East-West opportunities to address the physical, intellectual, SCHOOLSNYCGOV3CHOOL0ORTALS1 s Students can choose to study Japanese, Korean emotional and social needs of each student. or Chinese. 2 cool things about John Adams 8 Queens High School for Information There are opportunities for summer study abroad s The Jump Start Academy for incoming 9th Research and Technology in Asia as well as local partnerships/internships s MAGALY HICKS, INTERIM ACTING PRINCIPAL graders gives students the opportunity to begin for students. Total Students: 310 their high school career in a smaller, more 2 things you should know about coming here individualized setting with a guidance counselor, Queens High School for Information Research and reduced class size, extended day programs and Technology (QIRT) offers a small, student-cen- There is a dress code. s summer credit accumulation classes. tered learning community committed to providing The school also includes grades 6-8. There are s Among the many languages offered are Bengali, a challenging academic program for students of mentoring opportunities available. s Italian, and Spanish Native Language Arts. diverse backgrounds, achievement levels and How to get in interests. Our goal is for each student to acquire 2 things you should know about coming here This school has a limited unscreened admissions the ability to access, interpret, and use informa- policy. Priority is given to continuing 8th grade s There is a community service requirement. tion in an effort to communicate effectively. students, then to all NYC residents who attend an s This school offers boys and girls PSAL sports. 2 cool things about QIRT information session, then to all NYC residents. The Queens Library and our other partners help Please contact the school for Open House dates How to get in s students use various technological tools to and times. 0RIORITY IS GIVEN TO $ISTRICT STUDENTS OR residents, then to Queens students or residents, expand their intellect and talents through scientific Contact Information then to New York City residents. For Zoned research, field-based learning, web-based 46-21 Colden Street, Flushing, NY 11355 Program Only: priority is given to students who communication and problem-solving projects. live in the zoned area. Open Houses will be held We are developing a CTE program in Digital BSHERMA SCHOOLSNYCGOV s in October and November. Please contact the Arts that will include Digital Recording and www.ewsis.org school for dates and times. Graphic Design. 5 Hillcrest High School X CONTACT INFORMATION 2 things you should know about coming here STEPHEN DUCH, PRINCIPAL Main Building 101-02 Rockaway Boulevard This school has a required uniform. Total students: 3,103 /ZONE 0ARK .9 s An academic portfolio is required for graduation. Hillcrest is a school composed of seven small s SCHOOLSNYCGOV3CHOOL0ORTALS1 learning communities with fewer than 500 students How to get in Priority is given to NYC residents who attend an each and two one-year immersion programs. 7 North Queens Community information session, then to all NYC residents. Hillcrest is on the cutting edge of providing quality High School ' instruction in a nurturing environment. We are Please contact the school for Open House WINSTON MCCARTHY, PRINCIPAL recognized as a New York State School of information. Total students: 200 Excellence. Our mission focuses on the individual CONTACT INFORMATION integrity of each person, with an emphasis on North Queens Community High School (NQCHS) 821 Bay 25th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 moral values and strong academic programs. is a small transfer school designed for young people who, after initial enrollment in 9th grade at QUEENSIRT GMAILCOM 2 cool things about Hillcrest a high school within the Queens community, have www.queensirt.org s Each student is given an individualized mini- been truant or dropped out of school. Jointly school program. operated by the New York City Department of 9 Voyages Preparatory ' Education and SCO Family of Services, NQCHS There are seven small learning communities: JOAN KLINGSBERG, PRINCIPAL s is designed to provide intensive support and Health Careers Institute; Teachers of Tomorrow; Total students: 225 services to students to ensure continued School for the Humanities, Arts & Writing; attendance in school. We serve students who are at least 16 years old Pre-Med Program; Theatre Arts; Academy of and who have struggled to earn credits in a Public Service & Law; and Biz/Tech as well as 2 cool things about NQCHS traditional high school environment. We provide Newcomers Academy. s Each student is assigned an Advocate Counselor individualized attention and support. We are 2 things you should know about coming here throughout their time at the school. committed to creating and cultivating a cohesive community of learners that is small, safe, This school offers Advanced Placement and The school does not include grade levels; students s s supportive and standards-based. Our fundamen- College Now classes. progress toward graduation at their own pace. tal goal is to engage and empower all of our s Among the languages offered are Arabic, Bengali, 2 things you should know about coming here students so they develop the habits of mind that French, Spanish and Urdu. s An interview with school staff is required prior will enable them to maximize their unique How to get in to admission. academic, social and emotional potentials and live successful and satisfying lives. Admissions are open to New York City residents. s The academic year is divided into trimesters For Zoned Program only: priority is given to of study. 2 cool things about Voyages Preparatory students who live in the zoned area. An Open Core academic subjects are enriched by the House will be held Wednesday, October 24, 2012, How to get in s arts, including music, fine arts, drama and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For further information, Via rolling admissions, the school is open to NYC video production. CONTACT 3USAN #ITRON AT EXT residents 16 years of age or older. Students must OR SCITRON SCHOOLSNYCGOV have attended another high school for at least one s Teachers and students become a tightly knit year and have a minimum 6th grade reading level. family, and students have a voice in everything— CONTACT INFORMATION Transcripts and interviews with school staff are even helping to select the books they read. 160-05 Highland Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432 required. NQCHS welcomes visitors from the community, parents and other educational SMDUCH SCHOOLSNYCGOV www.hillcrestweb.com

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How to get in This school has a rolling admissions policy, open to all NYC students who are 16 years of age or older. Students must have attended another high school for at least one year. Transcripts and an interview with school staff are required. Interested students and their families are always welcome to contact the school in person or by phone to learn more. Staten Island

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10 The Young Women’s Leadership School, Queens X AVIONNE GUMBS, PRINCIPAL Total students: 510 Grades: 6-12 The Young Women’s Leadership Schools (TYWLS) were established to nurture the intellectual curiosity and creativity of young women by supporting the “whole girl” in order to maximize academic achievement, social-emotional well-being and post-secondary success. TYWLS, Queens is supported by Young Women’s Leadership Network and its CollegeBound Initiative in order to replicate the best practices of private and independent girls schools.

2 cool things about TYWLS, Queens s We offer Advanced Placement classes, including 2 things you should know about coming here Spanish Literature, Composition, Calculus and Staten Island Two freshman orientations are held, one in June Biology. s and one in late August. TYWLS, Queens is the third school in our 1 New Dorp High School X s s Internships and community service are required network—we have sister schools in East Harlem, DEIRDRE DEANGELIS, PRINCIPAL in all programs. Astoria, Brooklyn and the Bronx. Total Students: 2,658 How to get in We are a comprehensive high school that provides 2 things you should know about coming here This school has a selective admissions policy for a small, personalized setting for each student in This school is open only to female students; a some of its small learning communities. Please s one of our theme-based/career-focused Smaller uniform is required. consult DOE High School Directory for more Learning Communities (SLCs). A challenging information. Priority is given to Staten Island Parents are expected to participate in early learning environment, rich in instructional tech- s students, then to NYC students. For the Zoned college activities and the college application niques and support services, combined with a Program, priority is given to students who live process. large variety of extracurricular activities, prepares in the zoned area. An Information night will be students for college and career opportunities. How to get in held on October 30 at 6:30 p.m. Please contact The school has a selective admissions policy, with 2 cool things about New Dorp Parent Coordinator Donna LeChillgrien, at preference given to continuing 8th grade students. EXT TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT We have eight smaller learning communities: Consult the DOE High School Directory for s Future Teachers Academy; Law, History & Human more information. An Open House will be held CONTACT INFORMATION Rights Institute; Corporate Center for Business & 7EDNESDAY /CTOBER FROM TO 465 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY 10306 Technology; Institute of Mathematics & Science; 9:00 p.m. Academy of Communication & Media Arts; DDEANGE SCHOOLSNYCGOV CONTACT INFORMATION Academy of Fine & Dramatic Arts; Institute of schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/31/R440 TH 2OAD *AMAICA .9 Health Sciences; and Institute of Forensic Science & Criminology. AGUMBS SCHOOLSNYCGOV s Students are exposed to real-world career www.ywlnetwork.org experiences: for example, the Future Teachers Academy has a student teaching component; the Media students have an online newspaper and a weekly newscast; The Law Institute has internships, and mock trial and moot court competitions; and the Health Science students shadow physical therapists and athletic trainers.

s .EW 6ISIONS FOR 0UBLIC 3CHOOLS 'UIDE TO #HOOSING A .9# (IGH 3CHOOL \ \ www.newvisions.org New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2012-2013 | www.newvisions.org s Staten Island continued s We are opening a new Math Lab with 30 laptops Elementary and and have 15 classrooms with interactive Promethean boards. 2 Port Richmond High School Middle Schools TIMOTHY M. GANNON, PRINCIPAL 2 things you should know about coming here Total Students: 2,151 s The school provides students with instruction in Using small, interest-based learning communi- Brooklyn class as well as online. All students in grades 3, ties and a strong honors program open to 4 and 5 are required to complete assignments 1 students from all academies, we are a compre- PEACE Academy (MS 596) online every week. LISA REITER, PRINCIPAL hensive community that empowers students to There is a dress code: navy blue pants, skirt or Total Students: 135 s reach their highest academic potential while jumper and yellow shirts. providing a nurturing environment. Our students Grades: 6-8 HOW TO GET IN are exposed to a wide array of extracurricular PEACE Academy stands for Purposeful, Ethics, The school gives priority to students who and athletic activities in combination with a Advocacy, Community and Environment. We currently live in the zone area. Students who challenging academic program that prepares believe that each child is a valuable human being do not live in the zone area are admitted based them for college and the world of work. whose voice and actions can change the world. on their academic performance and recommen- PEACE Academy will empower students to be 2 cool things about Port Richmond dation from their previous school. Special future leaders through the expertise of dedicated admission procedures are in place for students s We have eight small learning communities: educators who are committed to providing who live in temporary housing. Open Houses Gateway Academy for Health and Applied rigorous, differentiated curriculum that promotes will take place September 12, 2012, from 9:00 Sciences; Culinary Arts; Junior Reserve academic achievement, social development AM n AM AND 3EPTEMBER Ofﬁcers’ Training Corps; Performing & Visual and personal growth. Working together as a from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Arts; Institute of Business Technology & community toward creating a positive impact Entrepreneurship; Television, Broadcasting, on our world, PEACE Academy students will CONTACT INFORMATION and Media Arts; Medical Technology; and graduate prepared to succeed at competitive 1025 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11213 Institute for Civic Leadership. high schools and colleges and excel as citizens s Our smaller learning communities are aligned of the world. + SCHOOLSNYCGOV with Staten Island Hospital, The NBA SCHOOLSNYCGOV3CHOOL0ORTALS+ 2 cool things about PEACE Entertainment Division, IBM, The Ritz Carlton Hotel, Wagner College and Community s Each week, in addition to the core subjects, Television. students participate in Explorations in Research and Technology Class, where they engage in 2 things you should know about coming here hands-on research on select topics. Manhattan All 9th graders must participate in the Freshman s Our students participate in Service Learning 3 Academy, designed to address individual s Twenty-ﬁrst Century Academy for Projects that are designed to enhance the Community Leadership (PS/IS 210) student needs at the beginning of school community and local community. their high school career. EVELYN LINARES, PRINCIPAL 2 things you should know about coming here Total Students: 441 s Port Richmond offers many AP and College Grades: Pre-K-8 Now courses. s This school has a dress code. PEACE offers a summer session. In partnership with the Community Association How to get in s of Progressive Dominicans, Inc. (ACDP), children Certain programs at this high school offer How to get in and families are provided with the social/ admission via Education Option, which reserves Priority is given to students in District 13 and emotional, physical and academic support that A PROPORTION OF SEATS BASED ON TH GRADE %,! who demonstrate interest by attending an they need to be productive citizens. Our school reading exam scores. Please consult the DOE’s information session, Open House, or Middle is dedicated to achieving academic excellence High Schools Directory, for more information. School Fair. Please contact the school for for all its students, through standards-driven Priority is given to Staten Island students and Open House information. instruction, a nurturing environment and the then to NYC students. For the Zoned Program, development of the civic and social skills CONTACT INFORMATION priority is given to students who live in the necessary to function productively. zoned area. Please call our parent coordinator 300 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 AT EXT FOR /PEN (OUSE 2 cool things about 21st Century ,REITER SCHOOLSNYCGOV information. Our school is a dual-language school: schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/13/K596 s English and Spanish. CONTACT INFORMATION 85 St. Josephs Avenue, s We are proud to offer violin lessons through a Staten Island, NY 10302 2 The Parkway School (PS 167) partnership with the Midori Foundation. MARC-HERALDE MARDY, PRINCIPAL 2 things you should know about coming here 2 SCHOOLSNYCGOV Total Students: 468 schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/31/R445 Grades: Pre-K-5 s 21st Century is a K-8 school. The Parkway School is an elementary school, s Periodic assessments are conducted in both commencing in the 2012-2013 school year, that languages through the year to inform instruction. will focus on mathematics and science. Our How to get in goal is to use project-based learning to develop Open to children and families in District 6. the students’ knowledge of mathematics Please contact the school for Open House and science. information.

2 cool things about Parkway CONTACT INFORMATION s Our Environmental Lab has a mini-rainforest. 501-503 West 152nd Street, Our students are creating a school-based New York, NY 10031 farmers market by growing fruits and vegetables 212-283-0012 in the school’s community garden. CQUEZADA SCHOOLSNYCGOV schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/06/M210

s .EW 6ISIONS FOR 0UBLIC 3CHOOLS 'UIDE TO #HOOSING A .9# (IGH 3CHOOL \ \ www.newvisions.org New Visions for Public Schools Guide to Choosing a NYC High School | 2012-2013 | www.newvisions.org s 4 Shuang Wen School (PS 184) IRIS CHIU, INTERIM ACTING PRINCIPAL Total Students: 646 Grades: Pre-K-8 My Top 5 Schools Shuang Wen School incorporates a bilingual and bicultural approach with parent involvement and community support to prepare our children to attain the highest standards in an increasingly 1 s Name of school: global society. The school atmosphere is very warm, inviting, and friendly – a big family Contact information: community where everyone cares for the development of all students. Why I like it: 2 cool things about Shuang Wen

s Our school is a dual language school: all What I need to get in: students take Mandarin Chinese and English.

s Our extended day program allows students to When will I visit: take part in cultural activities and other after-school programs.

2 things you should know about coming here 2 s Name of school: s This school has a dress code. s Community service is required for graduation. Contact information: How to get in Open to District 1 children and families. Please Why I like it: contact the school for Open House information.

CONTACT INFORMATION What I need to get in: #HERRY 3TREET .EW 9ORK .9 When will I visit: PARENTCOORDINATOR YAHOOCOM schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/01/M184 5 Thurgood Marshall Academy 3 s Name of school: Lower School DAWN BROOKS DECOSTA, INTERIM ACTING Contact information: PRINCIPAL Total Students: 203 Grades: K-5 Why I like it: The mission of Thurgood Marshall Academy What I need to get in: Lower School (TMALS) is grounded in the belief that all children can learn and have the funda- mental right to reach their fullest, individual When will I visit: potential. As a reﬂection of the African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child,” our school values parent partnerships and collaborative efforts with various community-based organiza- 4 s Name of school: tions, businesses and other institutions within and outside the Harlem community. Contact information: 2 cool things about TMALS Why I like it: s The Abyssinian Development Corporation (ADC), developed through the Abyssinian Baptist Church, is the major community-based sponsor What I need to get in: for TMALS. s We offer African Drumming, Dance, Visual Arts, When will I visit: and Step Classes at TMALS.

2 things you should know about coming here s This school has a uniform. 5 s Name of school: s There are required parent volunteer hours. Contact information: How to get in Admission is open to District 5 children and Why I like it: families. Please contact the school for Open House information. What I need to get in: CONTACT INFORMATION 7EST ST 3TREET .EW 9ORK .9 When will I visit: DBROOKS SCHOOLSNYCGOV schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/05/M318

s Summer before 8th grade: Attend high school admissions workshops, prepare for specialized high school exam, begin to plan for school visits and Open Houses as well as auditions and upcoming borough- and citywide fairs.

s September: Register for specialized high school exam or schedule auditions. Begin attending Open Houses and visiting schools. Attend the Citywide High School fair on September 29-30.

s October-November: Attend the Borough-wide High School Fairs on October 13-14. Register for and take the specialized high school exam. Continue to attend open houses and school visits.

s December: Submit your high school application for December 3rd Round 1 deadline.

s Early Spring: Find out where you have been accepted.

s Late spring: Appeal if you are unsatisﬁed with your placement. Round 2 you can apply for new schools that will open in September 2013.

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

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