2013-2014 DOE High School Programs

28Q690

Law Enforcement and Public Safety

Challenging standards-driven academic program. In collaboration with the school community and various partners, students will be introduced to careers in law enforcement and public safety.

Q21A

Law & Government

Screened

75-100

75-100

75-100

75-100

4-Mar

4-Mar

160

None

696

None

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

28Q896

The Young Women's Leadership School, Queens

Q89A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

80-100

80-100

80-100

80-100

4-Feb

4-Feb

81

None

323

None

29Q248

Queens Preparatory Academy

Pre-Engineering: Basic training in the challenging courses related to the field of engineering; four years of math and science; exposure to the various opportunities in the engineering field and other math/science related fields.

Q04R

Science & Math

Limited Unscreened

108

None

346

None

29Q259

Pathways College Preparatory School, A College Board School

Q09R

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

None

358

None

29Q265

Excelsior Preparatory High School

Q42X

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

None

416

None

29Q272

Veterinary Science Institute

Q45A

Animal Science

Limited Unscreened

54

None

363

None

29Q272

Carver Research Institute

Q45C

Science & Math

Limited Unscreened

54

None

346

None

29Q283

Preparatory Academy for Writers

Q84A

Communications

Limited Unscreened

81

8

206

11

29Q326

Cambria Heights Academy

Q44A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

10

324

10

29Q327

Eagle Academy for Young Men III

Q92A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

None

302

None

29Q498

Institute of the Performing & Media Arts

Students explore and have the opportunity to focus on Performing Arts – instrumental and vocal music, theater, dance, acting; Television Media – set design, lighting, copy editing, music videos.

Q53A

Performing Arts

Limited Unscreened

120

10

513

16

Institute of Visual Arts (Q53J)

Saturday, 10/12/2013

9:30 AM

11:30 AM

29Q498

Institute of Visual Arts

Curriculum includes, foundation of art, illustration, fashion, art history, figure drawing, mixed media, painting, calligraphy, computer graphics, drawing and commercial art.

Q53J

Visual Art & Design

Audition

A portfolio review of 5 to 10 samples of work using a diversity of media and including use of line, value and color. Interested students will be required to take a written/performance and visual art aptitude test and to draw from observation and memory.

30

14

96

5

Institute of Visual Arts (Q53J)

Saturday, 10/12/2013

9:30 AM

11:30 AM

30Q286

The Young Women's Leadership School, Astoria

Q56A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

80-100

80-100

80-100

80-100

4-Feb

4-Feb

81

None

343

None

30Q301

Academy for Careers in Television and Film

Q01A

Film/Video

Limited Unscreened

135

None

973

None

30Q445

Forensic Science and Law Institute

Students will be introduced to forensic and legal processes of criminalistics. Cases of crimes and law enforcement will be studied. Courses will begin in the 9th grade and will continue with the newest techniques in forensics, ballistics, handwriting analysis, applied law, and technology.

Q15A

Law & Government

Screened

70-100

N/A

70-100

N/A

4-Feb

4-Feb

100

None

417

None

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: Entrepreneurship/Virtual Enterprise

30Q445

Math and Science Institute

Focusing on students’ development of math and science research techniques, and critical & analytical thinking skills. Students will engage in individual projects, competitions, and trips to colleges and university research seminars.

Q15J

Science & Math

Screened

85-100

85-100

N/A

85-100

4-Mar

4-Mar

100

20

241

19

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: Entrepreneurship/Virtual Enterprise

30Q445

Zoned

Q15Z

Zoned

Zoned

None

None

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: Entrepreneurship/Virtual Enterprise

30Q450

West Queens Center for the Humanities and the Sciences

Courses in Art, Music, History, Literature, Writing and Foreign Languages, as well as classroom and research experiences in the Sciences and Mathematics.

Q29H

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

75-100

75-100

75-100

75-100

4-Mar

4-Mar

400

20

257

18

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: Culinary Arts

30Q450

Culinary Institute

Preparation for high level, professional experiences in gourmet cooking, food preparation, and restaurant management.

Q29J

Culinary Arts

Screened

75-100

75-100

75-100

75-100

4-Mar

4-Mar

150

15

341

17

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: Culinary Arts

30Q450

Opera Institute

Study of the principles, practices, methods and history of opera, music theory, voice training; opportunities for both performances and academic study, Master classes with faculty, stage movement study, visits to the Metropolitan Opera.

Q29K

Performing Arts

Screened

75-100

75-100

75-100

75-100

4-Mar

4-Mar

25

10

49

3

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: Culinary Arts

30Q450

Orchestra Academy

Development of orchestral performance skills; classical and jazz-centered elements, performance, reading, writing, music theory training; opportunities for performance and skill development in classical and jazz repertoire; Master classes with faculty.

Q29L

Performing Arts

Screened

75-100

75-100

75-100

75-100

4-Mar

4-Mar

25

10

43

2

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: Culinary Arts

30Q450

Zoned

Q29Z

Zoned

Zoned

None

None

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: Culinary Arts

30Q501

Film and Media Arts

Study includes text analysis, film as a cultural & historical document, analysis of artist work; courses in video production, film theory & history, industry practices & legal issues. Students have access to state-of-the-art digital technology.

Q40F

Film/Video

Audition

During the audition, students will submit for review 10 original drawings or photographs on 18” x 24” poster board that tells a sequential story without words. Images should demonstrate the applicant’s knowledge of visual composition and storytelling. Students will be shown four images and asked to develop an original story that could be the basis for a film. Three questions should be considered while writing: Who are the characters? What problems do they face? What do they do to resolve them?

28

5

262

27

Last Name A-M Queens

Last Name N-Z Queens

Last Name A-M Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island

Last Name N-Z Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island

Make Up - Last Name A-M - all boroughs

Make Up - Last Name N-Z - all boroughs

Saturday, 11/9/2013

Sunday, 11/10/2013

Saturday, 11/23/2013

Sunday, 11/24/2013

Saturday, 12/7/2013

Sunday, 12/8/2013

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

31R080

Comprehensive Academic for Current Students

See above description

R15K

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

For Continuing 8th Graders

90

None

90

None

31R440

Future Teachers Academy

A teacher preparatory program which includes courses in Child Development, Psychology, Children's Literature, Teaching Methodology, as well as a college credited education course. A student teaching component is required.

R20A

Teaching

Ed. Opt.

68

10

312

11

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: Entrepreneurship/Virtual Enterprise

30Q501

Fine Arts

Intensive study of art (theory, production, history, assessment); museum and gallery visits, student exhibitions, visiting artists. Courses – Foundation, 2-D and 3-D Design, Painting, Sculpture, Communication Arts, Print-making, Portfolio, Digital Photography.

Q40J

Visual Art & Design

Audition

Present a portfolio with 10-15 pieces of original work created from observation and from student’s own imagination, with a diversity of subject matter and use of media, including examples of line, value and color. Student work should be unframed and need not be matted. Three-dimensional work can be shown in photographs. You will also be required to draw from observation and memory, using pencil.

56

5

608

51

Last Name A-M Queens

Last Name N-Z Queens

Last Name A-M Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island

Last Name N-Z Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island

Make Up - Last Name A-M - all boroughs

Make Up - Last Name N-Z - all boroughs

Saturday, 11/9/2013

Sunday, 11/10/2013

Saturday, 11/23/2013

Sunday, 11/24/2013

Saturday, 12/7/2013

Sunday, 12/8/2013

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

30Q501

Instrumental Music

Small group instruction on orchestral & band instruments; jazz & concert bands, advanced wind ensemble, string & symphonic orchestras, chamber music of all instrument families, theory, ear training, music history & keyboard harmony.

Q40K

Performing Arts

Audition

Perform at least one solo selection and three major scales. Take a sight-reading test and a rhythmic comprehension test in which you are required to tap back rhythmic patterns. Bring your own instrument (except piano, tuba, double bass, percussion instruments, guitar amplifiers); bring 2 copies of audition music.

32

5

312

38

Last Name A-M Queens

Last Name N-Z Queens

Last Name A-M Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island

Last Name N-Z Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island

Make Up - Last Name A-M - all boroughs

Make Up - Last Name N-Z - all boroughs

Saturday, 11/9/2013

Sunday, 11/10/2013

Saturday, 11/23/2013

Sunday, 11/24/2013

Saturday, 12/7/2013

Sunday, 12/8/2013

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

30Q501

Vocal Music

Students perform in the Concert Choir, Chorale, Chamber Singers, musical theatre, Great American Songbook ensemble, opera workshop, and participate in cabaret; curriculum includes voice training, music theory, keyboard, sight singing, diction and audition preparation.

Q40L

Performing Arts

Audition

Perform the “Star Spangled Banner” (accompaniment will be provided) and one minute of a classical or a standard musical theatre piece. Bring sheet music in your key.

32

None

647

None

Last Name A-M Queens

Last Name N-Z Queens

Last Name A-M Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island

Last Name N-Z Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island

Make Up - Last Name A-M - all boroughs

Make Up - Last Name N-Z - all boroughs

Saturday, 11/9/2013

Sunday, 11/10/2013

Saturday, 11/23/2013

Sunday, 11/24/2013

Saturday, 12/7/2013

Sunday, 12/8/2013

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

30Q501

Dance

Ballet, modern dance, dance history, choreography & dance criticism courses; Jazz, tap, ballroom dancing, kinesiology, anatomy, career management & dance production classes; Students attend live performances & take part in school productions

Q40M

Performing Arts

Audition

Students will take an abbreviated ballet class followed by modern and jazz dance combinations. Participants are to audition in appropriate dance attire: leotard, tights and ballet shoes.

25

5

559

49

Last Name A-M Queens

Last Name N-Z Queens

Last Name A-M Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island

Last Name N-Z Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island

Make Up - Last Name A-M - all boroughs

Make Up - Last Name N-Z - all boroughs

Saturday, 11/9/2013

Sunday, 11/10/2013

Saturday, 11/23/2013

Sunday, 11/24/2013

Saturday, 12/7/2013

Sunday, 12/8/2013

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

30Q501

Drama

A four-year course of study that includes acting technique, scene study, speech for actors, dramatic writing, and course work in performing Shakespeare; The Drama Studio creates mainstage productions each year

Q40N

Performing Arts

Audition

Present two memorized, contrasting, one-minute monologues that must be from published plays – no internet or original material will be accepted; do a cold reading from selected scenes.

25

5

532

63

Last Name A-M Queens

Last Name N-Z Queens

Last Name A-M Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island

Last Name N-Z Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island

Make Up - Last Name A-M - all boroughs

Make Up - Last Name N-Z - all boroughs

Saturday, 11/9/2013

Sunday, 11/10/2013

Saturday, 11/23/2013

Sunday, 11/24/2013

Saturday, 12/7/2013

Sunday, 12/8/2013

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

7:30 AM

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

30Q502

Information Technology

Q22A

Computer Science & Technology

Ed. Opt.

200

None

1489

None

30Q555

Newcomers High School

Q98A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened: Language

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

81

None

189

None

Open to Queens students or residents who have lived in the United States one year or less at the time of admission to high school and require English as a Second Language (ESL) or Bilingual instruction

30Q575

Academy of American Studies

A challenging program focusing on American History throughout all four grades.

Q71A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Ed. Opt.

102

10

1707

125

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

30Q575

Intensive Academic Humanities

Integrates literature, history and art with a focus on writing.

Q71B

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

85-100

85-100

85-100

85-100

4-Mar

4-Mar

102

10

976

67

30Q580

International Baccalaureate Program

Middle years and diploma programs for advanced achievement in Math, Science, Technology, Humanities, Arts, Foreign Language, and Required Community Service.

Q41A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

90-100

90-100

90-100

90-100

4-Mar

4-Mar

81

None

1762

None

Qualifying Admissions Test

31R047

CSI High School for International Studies

R01R

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

127

5

1271

33

31R064

Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School

R55A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

5

535

15

31R440

Law, History & Human Rights Institute

This program is sponsored by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and partnered with the Justice Resource Center. It prepares students for majors that lead to careers in the legal field. Students take courses in Criminal Justice, Family and Civil Law, Constitutional Law, Legal Research, Mock Trial & Debate and participate in Internships. Through these courses students attend field trips and compete in Mock Trial and Moot Court competitions. Students also have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement and College Extension courses in History and Government.

R20C

Law & Government

Screened

80-100

N/A

80-100

N/A

4-Mar

4-Mar

68

10

280

14

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: Entrepreneurship/Virtual Enterprise

31R440

Corporate Center for Business and Technology

Challenging program that allows students to select one of two strands: the software engineering program, which exposes students to various topics including computer programming, robotics, and web design; or the Virtual Enterprise program, which is a NYS-Approved CTE sequence that includes in-depth study of business and computer applications, coupled with simulated corporate experience.

R20E

Business

Ed. Opt.

68

None

398

None

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: Entrepreneurship/Virtual Enterprise

31R440

Institute of Health Sciences

An academically rigorous program that will prepare students for college as well as careers in the health-care profession. Career focus includes physicians, nurses, athletic trainers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, medical technologists and medical assistants. Individual mentoring, diversified courses and internships are the core of this program.

R20F

Health Professions

Ed. Opt.

34

10

394

18

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: Entrepreneurship/Virtual Enterprise

31R440

Academy of Communication and Media Arts

Students explore and utilize various forms of media such as television, film, internet, radio and print. With a major focus on hands-on instruction, this program prepares students for relevant college majors with exposure to careers in all areas of Media.

R20M

Communications

Ed. Opt.

68

None

370

None

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: Entrepreneurship/Virtual Enterprise

31R440

Academy of Fine and Dramatic Arts

A four-year academic program with a strong emphasis in the Arts. Students explore Fine Arts, Performing & Dramatic Arts, Instrumental, Vocal and Dance early in their high school career and move towards a major focus following their sophomore year.

R20P

Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design

Ed. Opt.

68

None

321

None

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: Entrepreneurship/Virtual Enterprise

31R440

Math & Science Institute

As a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program, students are prepared for majors that lead to careers in medicine or engineering. Students participate in internships, regional and national competitions, professional conferences, and field trips. Advanced Placement, College Now, College Extension and SAT preparation courses, as well as medical and engineering electives, are offered.

R20S

Science & Math

Screened

85-100

85-100

N/A

85-100

4-Mar

4-Mar

68

None

453

None

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: Entrepreneurship/Virtual Enterprise

31R440

Institute of Forensic Science and Criminology

This program exposes students to real-world applications of Forensic Sciences through hands-on instruction, while incorporating this theme in all subject areas. Top level Forensics specialists share their experiences on-site and through field study.

R20T

Science & Math

Ed. Opt.

68

None

513

None

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: Entrepreneurship/Virtual Enterprise

31R440

Zoned

Academic Comprehensive Program

R20Z

Zoned

Zoned

None

None

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: Entrepreneurship/Virtual Enterprise

31R445

The Gateway Scholars Program

A competitive honors program that prepares students for college study in applied mathematics, sciences and related professions. Students complete college-level courses in science and research opportunities, internships, SAT/ACT prep possible.

R10A

Science & Math

Screened

N/A

85-100

N/A

85-100

4-Mar

4-Mar

68

10

172

4

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

31R445

Culinary Arts

Prepares students for career opportunities in the Catering and Food Services Industry

R10C

Culinary Arts

Ed. Opt.

124

None

315

None

Writing Sample

31R445

Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps

Provides students with the tools, training and experiences required for today’s leadership roles; Drill classes provide the opportunity for students to participate in the National Drill Competition

R10D

JROTC

Ed. Opt.

34

None

85

None

31R445

Institute of Business Technology, Hospitality & Entrepreneurship

A challenging program that immerses students in a CTE instructional model preparing them for business, economics, finance and career education through the Virtual Enterprise Program and the Hospitality and Tourism Program

R10K

Business

Ed. Opt.

68

10

124

10

31R445

The Academy of Television, Visual and Performing Arts

Students study various forms of the arts, including television, film, radio, journalism, band, orchestra, guitar, chorus, drawing and painting. Students are prepared for college majors and careers in all areas of the television, visual and performing arts through a strong academic foundation and hands-on experience.

R10L

Communications

Ed. Opt.

34

10

187

7