2013-2014 DOE High School Programs

31R445

Medical Technology

Medical Technology introduces students to the multitude of occupations and careers available in the medical and health professions; the hands-on program prepares students for college-level courses through lab experience and internships

R10M

Health Professions

Ed. Opt.

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

68

None

193

None

31R445

Collegiate Academy Honors Program

A challenging four-year honors program designed for students with outstanding academic ability; this program provides multiple opportunities for college-level courses, Advanced Placement Courses and inquiry-based learning.

R10R

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

85-100

85-100

85-100

85-100

4-Mar

4-Mar

New Program

New Program

31R445

Academy for Careers in Education and Public Service

Prepares students to enter careers in educational settings. Students will prepare for the Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (ATAS) exam, leading to Teaching Assistant Certification. Opportunities for internships and practical experiences in various subject areas within school settings.

R10S

Teaching

Ed. Opt.

68

10

60

9

31R445

Zoned

R10Z

Zoned

Zoned

None

None

31R450

Computer Business Institute

E-Commerce & Web Design or Co-Op Education. Courses lead to Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification in Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access. Web Design students take Dreamweaver and courses that lead to Web certification.

R19A

Computer Science & Technology

Unscreened

85

None

221

None

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: New Media , Nursing Assistant, Practical Nursing

31R450

Legal Studies & Law Enforcement

Provides a basic understanding of law and our role as citizens in the justice system. Students interact with speakers from the legal world, including district attorneys, judges and special legal services like the FBI.

R19B

Law & Government

Unscreened

85

None

320

None

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: New Media , Nursing Assistant, Practical Nursing

31R450

International Baccalaureate/Scholarship Honors Program

Program offers a challenging curriculum in the Arts and Sciences. All students are expected to take a minimum of 4 Advanced Placement (AP) classes during high school and 6 IB exams. Scholarship school-based entrance exam is given.

R19C

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

90-100

90-100

90-100

90-100

4-Mar

4-Mar

102

10

268

7

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: New Media , Nursing Assistant, Practical Nursing

31R450

Journalism Institute

Program offers students opportunities to explore the following: writing, layout, photojournalism, documentary film, broadcasting & print production; annually publishes 10 newspapers, a yearbook and literary magazine; partnerships with local media.

R19D

Communications

Unscreened

68

None

192

None

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: New Media , Nursing Assistant, Practical Nursing

31R450

Naval Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps

Navy Junior ROTC is a leadership and citizenship training program co-sponsored by the Department of Education and the United States Navy. The curriculum is divided into three areas: academic, military skills and physical fitness.

R19E

JROTC

Ed. Opt.

60

None

139

None

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: New Media , Nursing Assistant, Practical Nursing

31R450

Practical Nursing/Nursing Assistant/Medical Technology

1,514 hours of clinical and classroom studies prepare students for NYS Certification as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Nursing Assistant (NA) program prepares students to take national performance/written exams for NYS Public Health Department Certification

R19F

Health Professions

Screened

80-100

N/A

N/A

N/A

4-Mar

4-Mar

68

10

342

11

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: New Media , Nursing Assistant, Practical Nursing

31R450

Performing Arts

Program provides the opportunity for study in Music, Theatre & Dance. Courses: Acting, Tech Theater & Stage Management, Dance, AP & IB Music Theory, IB Theatre. Music ensembles: Orchestra, Symphonic, Concert and Jazz Bands, Guitar and Chorus.

R19G

Performing Arts

Unscreened

68

None

242

None

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: New Media , Nursing Assistant, Practical Nursing

31R450

School for International Services

This program offers study towards a Regents diploma (Advanced Designation), while taking advantage of foreign exchange/foreign study to broaden awareness of global issues. At least 2 AP courses required. Study of 2 foreign languages recommended.

R19H

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

80-100

80-100

80-100

80-100

4-Mar

4-Mar

85

None

159

None

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: New Media , Nursing Assistant, Practical Nursing

31R450

Visual Arts

Students will develop their creative and intellectual potential through sequential offerings that provide instruction ranging from fine arts to graphic arts. Courses: Painting, Drawing, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Photography, AP & IB Art

R19J

Visual Art & Design

Unscreened

68

None

248

None

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: New Media , Nursing Assistant, Practical Nursing

31R450

Zoned

Academic Comprehensive Program

R19Z

Zoned

Zoned

None

None

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: New Media , Nursing Assistant, Practical Nursing

31R455

Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps

The Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program is co-sponsored by the Department of Education and the US Marine Corps. The curriculum is divided into three areas: academic, military and physical fitness and is designed to provide students with a sense of leadership and self-discipline.

R30B

JROTC

Ed. Opt.

34

10

254

12

Students will also be required to submit a writing sample in the form of a handwritten 300-word essay on a topic provided by the school.

Students will also be required to submit a writing sample in the form of a handwritten 300 word essay on a topic provided by the school.

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: Culinary Arts, Dental Assistant, Dental Laboratory Technician , Medical Lab and Allied Health Pro

31R455

Classics Institute

This program is designed to challenge those students who are not only strong in the humanities and language areas, but also interested in pursuing careers in these or related areas.

R30C

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

90-100

90-100

90-100

90-100

4-Mar

4-Mar

68

None

825

None

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: Culinary Arts, Dental Assistant, Dental Laboratory Technician , Medical Lab and Allied Health Pro

31R455

Science Institute

This program is designed to challenge those students who are not only strong in math and science, but also interested in pursuing careers in these or related areas. The program is rigorous and requires a serious commitment. In addition to fulfilling all high school requirements, students in this program take a minimum of two college-level science classes and one year of college-level math. Hands-on and computer research in science is required, leading to opportunities for both supervised and independent research.

R30S

Science & Math

Screened

90-100

90-100

90-100

90-100

4-Mar

4-Mar

68

None

995

None

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: Culinary Arts, Dental Assistant, Dental Laboratory Technician , Medical Lab and Allied Health Pro

31R455

Zoned

Academic Comprehensive Program

R30Z

Zoned

Zoned

None

None

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: Culinary Arts, Dental Assistant, Dental Laboratory Technician , Medical Lab and Allied Health Pro

31R460

Academy of Finance

The Academy of Finance is an interdisciplinary program combining economic and business courses with real hands-on working experience.

R17A

Business

Screened

80-100

80-100

80-100

80-100

4-Mar

4-Mar

34

None

639

None

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

31R460

Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps

The Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) program is designed to foster a sense of leadership and self-discipline in students.

R17C

JROTC

Ed. Opt.

34

None

334

None

31R460

Law & Politics Institute

The Institute is designed to use the study of law as a thematic base for developing skills.

R17D

Law & Government

Screened

80-100

80-100

80-100

80-100

4-Mar

4-Mar

68

None

790

None

31R460

Scholars’ Academy

The goal of the Scholars’ Academy is to provide students of outstanding ability and potential with an enriched program which emphasizes inquiry, critical thinking and research skills.

R17F

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

90-100

90-100

90-100

90-100

4-Mar

4-Mar

136

None

999

None

31R460

Music

Instrumental courses for beginning and experienced students including: symphonic, jazz, concert, intermediate, beginning and marching bands; beginning and advanced guitar, and beginning piano. Students of all levels have the opportunity to perform in the chorus, SING, and the spring musical.

R17G

Performing Arts

Audition

Music students must present a current portfolio and perform a brief instrumental or vocal piece. Auditions will be held during the month of January. Please contact the school for additional information.

40

None

308

None

31R460

Visual Arts

In addition to basic and major art courses, we offer special courses in fashion design, computer graphic design, photography, and portfolio creation. Students are pushed to reach their potential through the creation of original work.

R17H

Visual Art & Design

Audition

Art students must present a current portfolio. Auditions will be held during Regents week in January. Please contact the school for additional information.

15

None

471

None

31R460

Theater

A comprehensive program of study which includes all aspects of theater. Courses include: acting, stage design, musical theater, directing and playwriting. In addition to the annual spring musical, students may showcase their talents in SING, holiday and spring shows and dramatic theater productions.

R17J

Performing Arts

Audition

Theater students must demonstrate interest in the program. Auditions will be held during the month of January. Please contact the school for additional information.

34

None

323

None

31R460

Zoned

Academic Comprehensive Program

R17Z

Zoned

Zoned

None

None

31R600

Electrical Engineering and Installation Program

The Electrical Engineering and Installation Program prepares students in AC/DC circuit analysis, soldering, wiring of various circuits, residential wiring, commercial wiring, and motor controls.

R60A

Engineering

Screened

75-100

75-100

75-100

75-100

4-Mar

4-Mar

New Program

New Program

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

31R600

Information Technologies

Designed for students who focus on one of the following: computer repair (A+), networking (Cisco) or Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS). This academic and technical oriented program leads to a New York State Regents diploma and technical certification in either A+, Cisco or MOS.

R60H

Computer Science & Technology

Screened

75-100

75-100

75-100

75-100

4-Mar

4-Mar

28

None

164

None

31R600

Commercial Art/Graphic Design

Designed to prepare students in commercial arts and graphic communication. This academic and technically challenging program leads to a New York State Regents diploma and NOCTI Certification; preparation for art and design colleges.

R60I

Visual Art & Design

Screened

75-100

75-100

75-100

75-100

4-Mar

4-Mar

34

10

199

8

31R600

CAD/Mechanical Technology

Designed for students who excel in math and science. This academic and technically challenging program leads to a New York State Regents diploma and NOCTI Certification; preparation for engineering colleges.

R60K

Engineering

Screened

75-100

75-100

75-100

75-100

4-Mar

4-Mar

30

10

169

7

31R600

Automotive Service Center Specialist

Students will train under the guidance of a National Institute Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified instructor based on National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)/ASE standards. Areas covered will be New York State (NYS) auto inspection, Engine Performance, Auto Electronics, and Air Conditioning.

R60P

Computer Science & Technology

Ed. Opt.

30

None

158

None

31R600

Construction Trades and Management

Students learn mechanical and electrical principles, preparation and fabrication of infrastructures and building, construction technology, woodworking and cabinetry. After 3 years and 900 hours, students are prepared for entry-level positions in construction and carpentry unions.

R60R

Architecture

Ed. Opt.

28

None

182

None

32K168

Mathematics & Humanities

L68A

Science & Math

Limited Unscreened

108

10

349

10

32K403

Academy for Environmental Leadership

L23A

Environmental Science

Limited Unscreened

108

None

466

None

32K545

Public Service

K73A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Ed. Opt.

126

5

452

25

32K549

Humanities and Interdisciplinary

A challenging program with emphasis on addressing social justice issues around community and nation.

K54A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

100

10

611

26

32K552

Urban Planning and Design

Students take urban studies theme-based electives and participate in urban planning projects in regular subject area classes that incorporate art, technology, community development, and civic engagement.

K52A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

113

10

263

15

32K554

Pre-Med, Pre-Teaching, Pre-Engineering

Participation in Advanced Placement classes will prepare students to enter programs of medicine, teaching, engineering & technology in college and universities.

K55C

Science & Math

Limited Unscreened

35

None

1001

None

32K556

Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence

K36A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

100

None

420

None

02M139

Building Arts & Historic Preservation

M18A

Architecture

Limited Unscreened

108

None

235

None

02M135

The Urban Assembly School for Emergency Management

M28A

Law & Government

Limited Unscreened

108

None

303

None

05M157

The Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce

M48A

Business

Limited Unscreened

81

None

207

None

10X264

Bronx Academy for Software Engineering (BASE)

X18A

Computer Science & Technology

Limited Unscreened

108

None

395

None

10X351

Bronx Collaborative High School

X19A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

New Program

233

New Program

08X349

Bronx River High School

X24A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

135

None

364

None

07X259

HERO High (Health, Education, and Research Occupations High School)

X37A

Health Professions

Limited Unscreened

108

None

300

None

08X320

Pelham Lab High School

X26A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

New Program

330

New Program

08X348

Schuylerville Preparatory High School

X57A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

None

227

None

10X353

World View High School

X89A

Communications

Limited Unscreened

108

New Program

153

New Program

22K611

Origins High School

K05A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

New Program

106

New Program