2016 DOE High School Programs

16K455

Institute for Computer and Technology

Provides students with computer literacy, maintenance skills, knowledge of programming languages and the cognitive skills to solve problems through programming; four-year program includes courses in literacy, programming, maintenance, and repair.

K10S

Computer Science & Technology

Screened

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Levels 3.0-4.5

Levels 3.0-4.5

300

278

1 per seat

10

8

1 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Demonstrated special talent

Demonstrated Interest: school visit

16K455

Zoned

Academic Comprehensive Program.

K10Z

Zoned

Zoned Guarantee

Guaranteed offer to students who apply and live in the zoned area.

Guaranteed offer to students who apply and live in the zoned area.

16K498

Computer Technology

Introduction to computer science through the use of current technology to provide students with job readiness skills.

K49D

Computer Science & Technology

Ed. Opt.

75

714

10 per seat

10

17

2 per seat

16K594

Gotham Professional Arts Academy

Comprehensive program of academic and artistic education.

L35A

Visual Art & Design

Limited Unscreened

81

401

5 per seat

8

8

1 per seat

16K688

Brooklyn Academy of Global Finance

L57A

Business

Limited Unscreened

108

148

1 per seat

16K765

Nelson Mandela School for Social Justice

K15A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

386

4 per seat

17K122

Pathways in Technology Early College High School

L67A

Computer Science & Technology

Limited Unscreened

108

1197

11 per seat

17K382

Academy for College Preparation and Career Exploration

L21A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

289

4 per seat

17K408

Academy of Hospitality and Tourism

L24A

Hospitality, Travel and Tourism

Ed. Opt.

108

196

2 per seat

20

New Program

17K524

International High School at Prospect Heights

K98X

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened: Language

108

274

3 per seat

5

10

2 per seat

19K409

East New York Family Academy

Accelerated Regents Program and Diplomas; College-level equivalency placement exams in advanced mathematics. Coursework prepares students for four-year college programs.

K45A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Scores 65-100

Scores 65-100

Scores 65-100

Scores 65-100

Levels 2.0-4.5

Levels 2.0-4.5

75

475

6 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

17K528

Engineering

Our Engineering program is taught by certified Project Lead the Way teachers. Engineering students engage in open-ended problem solving, learn and apply the engineering design process, and use the same industry-leading technology and software as are used in the world’s companies. Students are immersed in design as they investigate topics such as ethicists, sustainability, mechatronics, forces, structure, aerodynamics, digital electronics, and circuit design, manufacture and the environment.

K32A

Science & Math

Unscreened

54

138

3 per seat

10

7

1 per seat

17K528

Biomedical Science

From the moment students walk into the classroom, they are immersed in the mysterious death of Anna and asked to investigate, document, and analyze evidence to solve the case. Case-based scenarios like this one span all PLTW Biomedical Science course. Students explore a range of careers in biomedical sciences as they learn content in the context of real-world, hands-on activities, projects, and problems.

K32B

Health Professions

Unscreened

60

New Program

10

New Program

17K528

Computer Science

Our Computer Science program is designed to build student interest and engagement in computer science and prepare more students for great career opportunities that require computational thinking. The program comprises introductory, foundation, and specialty courses.

K32C

Computer Science & Technology

Unscreened

60

New Program

10

New Program

17K528

Brooklyn STEAM Center

The Brooklyn S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Center provides a CTE focus on a range of courses in four industry areas: information technology, graphics, engineering, and architecture. The program includes innovative technical training leading to certification and opportunities to earn college credit and will also offer opportunities to complete work-based learning sequences (e.g. internships) to provide pathways to employment and/or post-secondary credentials.

K32D

Engineering

Screened

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Levels 2.5-4.5

Levels 2.5-4.5

30

New Program

Attendance and Punctuality

17K531

The School for Human Rights

K04X

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

252

3 per seat

17K533

Math/Science Leadership

Advanced math/science courses to prepare for careers in medicine, engineering, and science research, with science, math, medicine and research internships.

K01J

Science & Math

Limited Unscreened

27

146

5 per seat

5

5

1 per seat

17K533

Humanities Institute

Students build extensive literary, writing, research and communication skills for college while working with partner organizations and pursuing internships, electives and travel opportunities.

K01X

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

54

105

2 per seat

5

5

1 per seat

17K537

Arts

Students create a web-based portfolio in fine arts, performing arts, Spoken Word, playwriting, screenwriting, and photography.

K06B

Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design

Limited Unscreened

54

252

5 per seat

17K537

Media

Students create a web-based portfolio in film/video production, web design, digital short films. Focus on web 2.0 media.

K06C

Film/Video

Limited Unscreened

54

176

3 per seat

17K539

High School for Service & Learning

K30X

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

299

3 per seat

10

18

2 per seat

17K543

Early College

Starting in the eleventh grade, students begin to take college courses at Brooklyn College and other CUNY colleges in pathways of science and non-science subjects. Students can earn 30 to 60 college credits related to core college pathways.

K14A

Science & Math

Screened

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Levels 2.0-4.5

Levels 2.0-4.5

75

1119

15 per seat

5

39

8 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Interview and Writing exercise: Interviews will be scheduled during November and December 2015. Please call the school for more information.

17K546

Law Academy – HSPS

Criminal, civil & constitutional law, juvenile justice, corrections, criminology; explore education requirements of lawyers, paralegals, court reporters, judges, police officers, criminal psychologists, and criminal investigators; mentor assigned.

K64A

Law & Government

Screened

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Levels 2.0-4.5

Levels 2.0-4.5

35

438

13 per seat

5

12

2 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Demonstrated Interest: school visit

17K546

Medical Academy – HSPS

Explore healthcare career options, medical science curriculum with clinical applications; courses in Anatomy & Physiology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases & Public Health; hands-on experience at SUNY Downstate Medical Center & Kings County Hospital.

K64B

Health Professions

Screened

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Levels 2.0-4.5

Levels 2.0-4.5

70

483

7 per seat

10

18

2 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Demonstrated Interest: school visit

17K546

Public Service Academy: Social Action & Leadership

Service Learning, Social Action, Human Rights, Public Policy, Civic Engineering; Students engage in service and volunteer projects to influence social issues in the community and world leadership training; internships & scholarship-based competitions.

K64C

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Ed. Opt.

25

347

14 per seat

5

10

2 per seat

17K547

Science Exploration Program

Integrated and interdisciplinary curriculum that includes project-based learning and hands-on experiences; collaboration with Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden

K41A

Science & Math

Limited Unscreened

108

435

4 per seat

10

15

2 per seat

19K422

Spring Creek Community School

K31A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Ed. Opt.

81

470

6 per seat

17K548

Performing and Visual Arts

Provides arts instruction to all students and integrates the arts into the core curriculum.

K48A

Performing Arts

Audition

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

All auditioning students should be prepared to partake in a brief interview. Singers: Come prepared to sing a 1-2 minute song of your choice in any style that demonstrates your vocal range (Hip-Hop is not acceptable). Student should be prepared to perform a capella. Dancers: Come prepared to dance in proper attire (leotard and tights). Please bring a CD or MP3 with a prepared 1-2 minute solo (Hip-Hop is not acceptable). Instrumentalists: Be prepared to play a 1-2 minute solo selection or a solo excerpt from a concert or jazz band composition. Actors: Be prepared to recite a short 1-2 minute monologue from memory. You will be asked to do a cold reading with another drama student or evaluator. Visual Artists: Bring a portfolio of your work related to costume and set design; 3-dimensional models and actual costumes are acceptable.

108

421

4 per seat

10

18

2 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

17K590

Math and Technology

Three years of computer science or information technology leading to A+/and or Networking Certification; internships. Excel Program leads to Dual Enrollment at Medgar Evers College.

K77A

Computer Science & Technology

Screened

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Levels 3.0-4.5

Levels 3.0-4.5

108

2118

20 per seat

10

53

5 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Demonstrated special talent

Course grade in Language other than English

17K590

Science and Research

Students must complete a research project for submission to a major science competition and take AP and/or undergraduate courses in science and research.

K77B

Science & Math

Screened

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Levels 3.0-4.5

Levels 3.0-4.5

125

1487

12 per seat

5

54

11 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Demonstrated special talent

Course grade in Language other than English

17K600

Health Career Professions

Preparation for entry-level positions in the health field, as well as admission to two- and four-year colleges.

K50A

Health Professions

Ed. Opt.

300

1135

4 per seat

5

30

6 per seat

17K600

Bilingual Haitian Creole Program

Same program as listed above.

K50B

Health Professions

Screened: Language

27

48

2 per seat

5

1

-

17K600

Dual Language Russian Program

Same program as listed above.

K50C

Health Professions

Screened: Language

27

2

-

10

1

-

17K600

Gateway Honors Health Professions

A challenging program that prepares students for college and careers in medicine, dentistry, allied health professions, science and math.

K50J

Science & Math

Screened

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Levels 3.0-4.5

Levels 3.0-4.5

100

251

3 per seat

5

5

1 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Demonstrated Interest: school visit

17K745

Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts

L17A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

362

3 per seat

17K751

Academy for Health Careers

L64A

Health Professions

Limited Unscreened

108

546

5 per seat

10

25

3 per seat

18K563

It Takes A Village Academy

L36A

Science & Math

Limited Unscreened

108

993

9 per seat

10

23

2 per seat

18K563

Engineering Academy

Provides students with computer literacy, engineering design, maintenance skills, knowledge of programming languages and the ability to solve programs through programming; four-year program includes literacy, maintenance and repair.

L36B

Computer Science & Technology

Ed. Opt.

27

New Program

15

New Program

18K563

Science Institute

This program prepares students for college and careers in medicine, dentistry, allied health professions, science, and math.

L36C

Health Professions

Ed. Opt.

27

New Program

15

New Program

18K566

Brooklyn Generation School

L32A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

291

4 per seat

10

11

1 per seat

18K567

Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School

L33A

Performing Arts

Limited Unscreened

108

594

6 per seat

10

24

2 per seat

18K569

Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School

L37A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

405

5 per seat

10

13

1 per seat

18K576

Victory Collegiate High School

Opportunity for academic growth and career exploration through technology and course material.

L41A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

499

6 per seat

10

27

3 per seat

18K589

Arts & Media Preparatory

L31A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

389

5 per seat

18K617

High School for Innovation in Advertising and Media

L48A

Visual Art & Design

Limited Unscreened

81

265

3 per seat

18K629

Culinary Arts

Students learn the basics of cooking, safety and ingredients used in kitchen preparation. Introductory training leads to studies in food history, culture and culinary methods. Students learn the nutritional elements of key ingredients used in many cultural diets and regions of the world. Advanced students learn to plan and coordinate school events as well as global events with visiting dignitaries.

L45A

Culinary Arts

Limited Unscreened

54

285

5 per seat

18K629

Cultural Academy College Prep

Advanced sequence of study to prepare students for post-secondary work and informed selection of majors. This cutting-edge national pilot program of curriculum, instruction and mentoring was designed in collaboration with our national college partners.

L45B

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

54

85

2 per seat

19K504

High School for Civil Rights and Law

Curriculum emphasizes issues relating to civil rights awareness and the American Constitution.

K63X

Law & Government

Limited Unscreened

108

284

3 per seat

10

17

2 per seat

19K507

Dance

Four years of technique classes in ballet, modern, jazz and tap; two years of advanced studio classes in choreography and composition.

K61D

Performing Arts

Limited Unscreened

25

294

12 per seat

5

14

3 per seat

19K507

Music

A four-year intensive program which will develop students’ technique, creativity, and expression while learning music theory, notation and performance. Students will select a major in either vocal or instrumental music.

K61M

Performing Arts

Limited Unscreened

25

261

10 per seat

10

5

1 per seat