John Dewey High School “One School Six Academies” Connie Hamilton, Principal 50 Avenue X•Brooklyn NY•11223 Principal Connie Hamilton Assistant Principals Heather Adelle Joseph Antonucci Nicholette Apap Danielle Balsamo Justine Bretagna Barbie Frias Jamie Getreu Jamila Henry Jon Messinger Larry Orsini Jeff Simon Meet our Administration Team Administration our Meet How to Apply to John Dewey High School • Complete Open House Interest Survey on our Website!!!! • We will use this information to stay in touch with you about our upcoming Virtual Open House. • You can also visit our website to learn more about our school • www.johndeweyhighschool.org • When filling out the High School Application: • You are able to apply to as many of our programs as you are interested in, so John Dewey Can take up to 6 spots on your high school application • S.T.E.M Academy - K56J • Pre-Med and Health Academy - K56L • Academy of Law and Justice - K56M • Academy for Business and Culinary Arts - K56A • The Fine and Performing Arts Academy- K56T Applying to John Dewey High School High Dewey John to Applying • The Academy for Teaching and Learning-K56C • Question and Concerns email Kristine Gattuso our Parent Coordinator • Email [email protected] Family Engagement Parents/guardians will be encouraged to: • Join SLT & P.T.A. • Help plan and attend school celebrations • Actively engage in conversations about your childs academics and High School Experience Academy Benefits/ Small Learning Communities Benefits of a Large Comprehensive HS Every academy has its own: Assistant Principal, Administrative Assistant, School PSAL and Afterschool Clubs Counselor and Dean Academic Intervention Services & Tutoring 4 year sequence of Academy Themed Electives C.U.N.Y. College Now: at least 8 College Now Monthly themed Town Hall meetings and celebrations Courses and expanding Committed teachers working to provide rigorous instruction AP for All: at least 15 courses and expanding with academic supports in place Extensive social emotional support available Special Education and ESL Services met within academy classes What to expect at John Dewey H.S.? Dewey John at What expect to John Dewey High School provides John Dewey High School instructional, organizational and social offers one of the widest ranges of emotional practices that offer access to Advanced Placement programs in college and career readiness. Brooklyn and is supported by AP for ALL and the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI). Advanced Placement Courses include: Art History Chinese Language & Language Culture Literature Statistics World History AP Programs Calculus AB and BC United States History Computer Science College & Career European History Computer Science Psychology Principles Macro and Micro Biology Economics Environmental Science Government & Politics Chemistry Spanish Language and Physics Culture ERIC SHAPIRO ATHLETIC DIRECTOR [email protected] Badminton Boys Varsity Badminton Girls Varsity Basketball Boys Varsity Basketball Girls Varsity - division winner Double Dutch Coed Varsity - city champ 2017 Lacrosse Boys Varsity Lacrosse Boys Junior Varsity PSAL Lacrosse Girls Varsity Soccer Boys' Varsity - Semi-finalist Soccer Girls Varsity Softball Girls Varsity Table Tennis Boys Varsity Table Tennis Girls Varsity Tennis Boys Varsity Tennis Girls Varsity Volleyball Girls Varsity Wrestling Boys Varsity J.D.H.S. Afterschool Club Lists Art Club Marine Biology Underwater Robotics Beauty Club Club Careers in the Arts Club Mindfulness Chess Club My Brother’s Keeper The Classic Rock Club National Honor Society Educators Rising PSAL Sports ELL Science Club Recycling / Green Team GED Robotics Girls Who Code Senior Committee International Culinary Club Step Team Club Japanese Language and Culture Club Stock Market Club Key Club Student Council Find Your Passion!! Your Find Knitting Club Technical Theatre Club LGBTQ Club Theatre Club Video Game Club WOCA The Bridge program helps to bridge the gap between middle school and high school. Students participate in activities geared toward promoting comfort and community as they enter into high school. Students interact with student leaders, assistant principals and other key members of our Dewey family. Our SummerBridge program also helps students make friends and know some of the exciting opportunities we have at our school. Summer Summer Bridge S.T.E.M Academy - K56J Screened Program Email [email protected] for required interview This program will provide students with a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with opportunities to explore the disciplines of Computer Science, Engineering and Robotics. Students will gain fluency with the design process and are expected to apply their skills beyond the classroom. STEM STEM Academy Pre-Med and Health Academy - K56L Screened Program Email [email protected] for required interview This program equips students with the knowledge, skills and competencies for success in college pre-med programs. This 4- year math-science program culminates in internships at various medical facilities. Students graduate with CPR and at least two other certifications offered by the American Red Cross. Med and and Health Academy Med - Pre Academy of Law and Justice - K56M Ed. Opt. Program This program offers opportunities for students to study law and explore the struggle for justice and human rights, and develop into a more civic-minded individual. Program electives focus on an introduction to law, the criminal justice system, and Constitutional Law. Students will have the opportunity to participate in Moot Court Mock Trial the support of the Justice Resource Center the law firm of Kasowitz, Benson and Torres. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to secure internships with a variety of law related organizations. Academy ofAcademy Justice Law and Academy for Business and Culinary Arts - K56A Ed. Opt. Program This program provides students with management theories and operational talents which will enable our graduates to enter the business world, hospitality field or post secondary institutions with experiences and credentials that set them apart from all other graduates. Every student in the program will have the opportunity to work in a State of The Art Multi Million Dollar Culinary Kitchen beginning in the 9th grade. Through the skills learned during their time in Dewey, and the experiences gathered while interning, our graduates will be able to achieve great success in any field they choose. Academy for Business and Culinary and Business for Academy Arts Theater Major Intro to Theater Acting Scenic Design Costume Design History of Theater Playwriting Dance Major Dance Technique Academy of the Arts - K56T Advanced Dance Technique Ed. Opt. Program Jazz & Theater Hip-Hop & Contemporary Dance Students will experience courses that Social/Ballroom Dance History of Dance encompass Dance, Theater and Visual Art. Dance Company Students have the opportunity to present their works in Visual Art Shows, Theater Fine Arts Major Studio Art Performances (plays, musicals and student Ceramics written shows), as well as Dance Showcases. Illustration Graphic Design Students will be offered the opportunity to Photography earn an Arts Endorsed Diploma upon Art History/A.P. Portfolio Academy ofAcademy Fine and Performing Ats completion of their arts major. John Dewey High School is adding a NEW 6TH ACADEMY "The Academy for Teaching and Learning” The Academy for Teaching and Learning-K56C The Academy of Teaching and Learning at J.D.H.S. gives students the opportunity to explore fields in education. This program's 4 year sequence will provide a strong foundation for students who are interested in becoming educators. Students have the ability to take several classes that are focused on pedagogy and a focus on social emotional growth for teaching children. In partnership with Kingsborough Community College students will have the opportunity to earn college credits while taking classes through their Education Department. The Academy for Teaching Learningand TheTeaching for Academy Remember to: Follow Us on Social Media • @JohnDeweyBK Complete Open House Interest Survey on our Website!!!! @BrooklynJohnDeweyHSInfo Visit our Website: www.johndeweyhighschool.org @thebeautyofdewey Fill out your High School Application including as many academies that you are interested in @JDHSSeniors S.T.E.M Academy - K56J Pre-Med and Health Academy - K56L Academy of Law and Justice - K56M @aces_mermaid_cafe Academy for Business and Culinary Arts - K56A The Fine and Performing Arts Academy- K56T The Academy for Teaching and Learning-K56C @jdhs_artroom_271 Thank you for Attending! Contact Information: 718-373-6400 John Dewey High School johndeweyhighschool.org 50 Avenue X 21K540 Brooklyn, New York 11223.