2016 DOE High School Programs

03M415

Visual Arts

Drawing, watercolor, painting, ceramics, multi-arts, sculpture and computer graphics.

M26J

Visual Art & Design

Audition

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Present a portfolio of 5-8 pieces of original artwork, including at least two sketches.

32

86

3 per seat

5

1

-

Attendance and Punctuality

03M415

Instrumental Music

Music Electives such as Violin, Band, Orchestra, and Woodwinds.

M26M

Performing Arts

Audition

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Perform a 2-3 minute instrumental piece of music. The style of music can be jazz, gospel, contemporary or classical. Applicants should bring their musical instrument to the audition and the sheet music needed for their performance.

20

13

1 per seat

5

1

-

Attendance and Punctuality

03M415

Vocal Music

Performance in Musical Theatre, Solo Voice, Music History and Chorus.

M26R

Performing Arts

Audition

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Perform a gospel and a classical selection (a capella).

32

34

1 per seat

5

0

-

Attendance and Punctuality

03M415

Wadleigh Secondary

Students will be prepared to pass the five required NYS Regents. Students will also earn an Advanced Regents diploma. A college-level equivalency course in precalculus will be offered to help prepare students for entry into a four-year college program.

M26W

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

32

49

2 per seat

5

11

2 per seat

03M417

Frank McCourt High School

A21A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Levels 2.0-4.5

Levels 2.0-4.5

108

1326

12 per seat

6

70

12 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Online essay submission

Interview: Students selected for an interview will be notified after online submission of a writing sample. Interviews are typically held at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons in November and December 2015.

03M479

The Beacon School

Beacon High School offers an inquiry-based college preparatory program.

M71A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Levels 3.0-4.5

Levels 3.0-4.5

320

5255

16 per seat

5

299

60 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Interview and Portfolio: Applicants are required to compile a portfolio before being invited to interview. The portfolio must be delivered or mailed to Beacon School before November 6, 2015. For more information about the interview and portfolio, visit www.beaconschool.org/admissions.

04M435

Science & Mathematics Research

All students take a 4-year sequence in mathematics and science while attending Manhattan Center.

M16J

Science & Math

Screened

Scores 80-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 85-100

Levels 3.0-4.5

Levels 3.0-4.5

378

3392

9 per seat

10

202

20 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

04M435

Bilingual Spanish Science & Mathematics

This program is taught in Bilingual Spanish: all students take a 4-year sequence in mathematics and science while attending Manhattan Center.

M16K

Science & Math

Screened: Language & Academics

Scores 80-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 85-100

Levels 3.0-4.5

Levels 3.0-4.5

34

179

5 per seat

34

11

-

Attendance and Punctuality

03M485

Vocal Music

A conservatory approach in classical music including training in Italian, German and French song, choral ensemble singing, music history, piano, theory and ear training. Electives include: opera, musical theatre, gospel, song writing and composition.

NO CODE

Performing Arts

Audition

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Review

Review

Applicants should prepare a song to sing without accompaniment for the audition. The musical selection can be classical or popular in style. In the audition applicants will be asked to sing back melodic patterns and tap back rhythmic patterns. LaGuardia High School has a suggested online song list (www.laguardiahs.org); applicants are not required to select from the song list.

181

3254

18 per seat

5

278

56 per seat

Note that program offers common audition components.

03M485

Fine Art

Art history, drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, 3-D design, mixed media, anatomy, architecture, digital media, illustration, interior design, photography and sculpture.

NO CODE

Visual Art & Design

Audition

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Review

Review

Applicants must bring a portfolio of 8-15 pieces of original artwork done in a variety of media. The artwork should be from observation, imagination, and memory, and labeled appropriately. Photographs - not originals - of three-dimensional (3D) works may be included. For the audition, applicants will be given three drawing assignments, including drawing the human figure from observation, drawing a still life from memory, and creating a drawing in color, based on imagination. All drawing materials for auditions will be supplied by the school at the audition.

211

2450

12 per seat

5

198

40 per seat

Note that program offers common audition components.

03M485

Instrumental Music

Participation in 2 symphony orchestras, 4 string ensembles, 3 concert bands, and 2 jazz bands; required courses in music theory, music history, sight singing and dictation; electives in chamber music, conducting, orchestration, electronic music and piano.

NO CODE

Performing Arts

Audition

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Review

Review

Applicants should prepare a solo selection to perform without accompaniment and bring one copy of the music they plan to perform. Applicants should bring their instruments to the audition, except those auditioning on piano, percussion, tuba, double bass, and harp. These instrumenst will be provided by the school at the audition. Aplifiers also will be provided at the audition for electric guitarists. Applicants will be tested for rhythm and tonal memory and will be asked to complete a sight-reading of a given selection.

118

1458

12 per seat

5

158

32 per seat

Note that program offers common audition components.

03M485

Technical Theatre

Practical theatre training in lighting, scenic carpentry, costume construction, drafting, electronics, sound technology and stage management.

NO CODE

Performing Arts

Audition

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Review

Review

Applicants are expected to bring prepared 3D design model for presentation. They will be asked to participate in a small-group, hands-on practical in one or more aspects of technical theatre.

28

536

19 per seat

5

121

24 per seat

03M485

Drama

Theater preparation through courses in acting, voice and diction, physical techniques, theater history and script analysis.

NO CODE

Performing Arts

Audition

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Review

Review

Applicants should be prepared to perform two contrasting one-minute monologues. Applicants will be asked to do an impromptu reading and participate in an interview. Attire should allow free movement since applicants may be asked to demonstrate how well they move physically.

99

2638

27 per seat

5

236

47 per seat

Note that program offers common audition components.

03M485

Dance

A challenging conservatory approach in ballet and modern dance. Supplementary courses include: dance history, choreography, theatre dance (tap and jazz), career management and survival skills.

NO CODE

Performing Arts

Audition

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Review

Review

Applicants participate in both a ballet class and a modern dance class. Female applicants must wear a leotard, footless or convertible tights and ballet shoes. Males should wear a fitted t-shirt, black leggings, fitted black sweatpants or black tights, and ballet shoes. Applicants are evaluated for their potential to succeed in the specific training offered.

59

2050

35 per seat

5

178

36 per seat

Note that program offers common audition components.

03M492

Law, Advocacy and Community Justice High School

Students take law courses in their eleventh and twelfth grade years in addition to their social studies courses; a college preparatory focus is incorporated into the curriculum.

M14A

Law & Government

Ed. Opt.

140

1419

10 per seat

10

63

6 per seat

03M494

Arts & Technology

Arts and Technology Infusion Program is an Interdisciplinary program with courses in visual arts (all media), computer literacy, graphic arts and media technology.

M12A

Visual Art & Design

Ed. Opt.

72

1454

20 per seat

5

71

14 per seat

03M494

Digital Media

An interactive program to explore the world of technology through a sequence of challenging courses. Courses include Computer Applications, Web Design, Graphic Arts/Digital Photography, Digital Music Production, Cartooning and Animation.

M12B

Computer Science & Technology

Limited Unscreened

68

830

12 per seat

03M541

Manhattan/Hunter Science High School

Early College program that accelerates students to complete college credits upon graduation.

M55A

Science & Math

Screened

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Review

Review

108

4408

41 per seat

5

268

54 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

03M859

Voice, Instrument, and Composition

A85A

Performing Arts

Audition

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Review

Review

40

263

7 per seat

5

18

4 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

03M860

Frederick Douglass Academy II for New Students

Science, Math, Humanities and Art

M39A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Ed. Opt.

70

465

7 per seat

03M860

Frederick Douglass Academy II for Continuing Students

See above description.

M39B

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

For Continuing 8th Graders

26

14

1 per seat

04M372

Esperanza Preparatory Academy

A37A

Science & Math

Screened: Language

81

519

6 per seat

04M409

Coalition School for Social Change

M90A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Ed. Opt.

120

291

2 per seat

5

28

6 per seat

04M495

Park East High School

M17J

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Review

Review

100

1333

13 per seat

5

65

13 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Demonstrated interest: school visit

04M610

Young Women’s Leadership School

M96A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Review

Review

81

1249

15 per seat

4

52

13 per seat

Writing prompt and group interview at Open House

04M680

The Heritage School

Work in several arts media to express significant ideas.

M97A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Ed. Opt.

80

578

7 per seat

10

35

4 per seat

05M148

Eagle Academy for Young Men of Harlem

Y41A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

New Program

05M157

The Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce

M48A

Business

Limited Unscreened

81

221

3 per seat

05M304

Mott Hall High School

Experiential hands-on learning is an important part of the school’s curriculum.

M49X

Science & Math

Limited Unscreened

108

624

6 per seat

07X547

Drama

Students majoring in drama study acting techniques and have the opportunity to perform in schoolwide performances.

X49E

Performing Arts

Ed. Opt.

24

140

6 per seat

05M362

Columbia Secondary School

A15A

Science & Math

Screened

Scores 90-100

Scores 90-100

Scores 90-100

Scores 90-100

Review

Review

96

1846

19 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Interview: Columbia Secondary will contact qualified students for interviews between mid-November 2015 and mid-January 2016.

Writing sample

05M367

Academy for Social Action: A College Board School

M01A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

198

2 per seat

05M369

Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts

M04A

Performing Arts

Limited Unscreened

108

749

7 per seat

10

41

4 per seat

05M499

Frederick Douglass Academy for the Humanities (FDAH)

This Academy will prepare students for their choice of college studies and careers. Students are expected to take a minimum of two AP or CUNY College Now courses for which they are eligible which may include AP United States History, AP Microeconomics, AP European History, AP English, AP Spanish, AP French and AP Latin.

M75A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Scores 85-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 80-100

Levels 3.0-4.5

Levels 3.0-4.5

160

673

4 per seat

5

50

10 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Interview at Open House

05M499

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

This Academy will prepare students for college studies and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine. Students will have access to elective courses such as Robotics, Aeronautics/Aviation, Anatomy & Physiology and Forensic Science. Students are expected to take a minimum of two AP or CUNY College Now courses for which they are eligible and may include AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry and AP Physics.

M75B

Science & Math

Screened

Scores 80-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 85-100

Review

Levels 3.0-4.5

160

504

3 per seat

5

20

4 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Interview at Open House

05M670

Social Change and Community Service

College preparatory program that prepares students to be lifelong learners and good citizens while gaining cultural awareness and leading social change.

M47A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Review

Review

108

564

5 per seat

5

36

7 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

05M692

Pre-Engineering

Admission to this Specialized High School is based solely on the score obtained on the Specialized High Schools Admission Test (SHSAT). Students should speak to their guidance counselors in the Fall to register for the SHSAT.

NO CODE

Engineering

Test

110

19035

173 per seat

3

1133

378 per seat

Admission to this Specialized High School is based solely on the score obtained on the Specialized High Schools Admission Test (SHSAT). Students should speak to their guidance counselor in the Fall to register for the SHSAT.

06M211

Inwood Early College for Health & Information Technologies

A16A

Computer Science & Technology

Limited Unscreened

81

854

11 per seat

8

7

1 per seat

06M293

City College Academy of the Arts

M06A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Scores 70-100

Scores 70-100

Scores 70-100

Scores 70-100

Levels 2.0-4.5

Levels 2.0-4.5

81

2115

26 per seat

5

67

13 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

06M346

Community Health Academy of the Heights

M07A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

533

7 per seat

06M348

Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School

Students participate in interdisciplinary learning across all subject areas.

M88A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

614

8 per seat

06M423

High School for Excellence and Innovation

A24A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

60

264

4 per seat

06M462

The College Academy

Business simulation program that allows students to operate their own virtual business on a global scale. Internships and mentorships in firms throughout New York City.

M32A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Ed. Opt.

108

737

7 per seat

5

41

8 per seat

06M463

Media and Communications Institute

M30A

Communications

Ed. Opt.

150

439

3 per seat

06M467

Law and Public Service

M31A

Law & Government

Ed. Opt.

181

898

5 per seat

06M468

Health Careers & Sciences

M33A

Science & Math

Ed. Opt.

175

689

4 per seat

06M540

Academic Professions

Liberal arts curriculum. Electives are offered in all subject areas, including technology.

M19B

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Ed. Opt.

82

936

11 per seat

06M540

The Academy of the Humanities

The Academy of the Humanities offers students the opportunity to explore the liberal arts as they prepare for entry to a competitive college or university. Students take courses such as Introduction to the Humanities, Multicultural Studies, The Language of Argument, Reading and Writing New York, Dystopian Novels, AP US History, AP English Composition and AP English Literature.

M19C

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Levels 3.0-4.5

Levels 3.0-4.5

82

237

3 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

07X600

NATEF Automotive Technology

Follows National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation program of instruction and leads to national certification in the automotive industry.

X69C

Engineering

Ed. Opt.

104

521

5 per seat

06M540

The Academy of Engineering

The Academy of Engineering offers students the opportunity to explore careers in Engineering. Students take courses as part of the national Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum which is taught at America’s top secondary schools for engineering. More information about the PLTW program can be found at www.pltw.org.

M19J

Engineering

Screened

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Levels 3.0-4.5

Levels 3.0-4.5

100

426

4 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality