2013-2014 DOE High School Programs

02M459

Humanities and Interdisciplinary

New learners of English develop linguistic, cognitive and cultural skills. The school’s classes facilitate the development of English language proficiency and the acquisition of academic skills needed for advanced study in college or the world of work.

M93A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened: Language

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

85

None

374

None

Open only to New York City residents living in the United States four years or fewer who are English Language Learners per New York City Department of Education guidelines scoring at the Beginner or Intermediate level on the NYSESLAT or LAB-R.

02M489

Economics and Finance

In-depth coursework in Economics and Finance, Advanced Placement and college courses, Weill Institute with financial industry professionals providing seminars and internships, after-school and Saturday academic and extracurricular opportunities.

M79A

Business

Ed. Opt.

200

None

2033

None

02M500

Unity Center for Urban Technologies

M84A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Ed. Opt.

69

10

397

20

02M507

UA Gateway

A23A

Computer Science & Technology

Limited Unscreened

108

None

1096

None

02M519

Musical Theatre

Students are transformed into “triple threat” performers who learn to sing, dance and act in a variety of venues; emphasis on vocal technique, scene study, movement, ensemble and solo performance.

M42J

Performing Arts

Audition

Come prepared with a memorized song and monologue from a Broadway show. An accompanist will be provided, but be prepared to sing a cappella. The applicant’s ability to match pitches and take direction will be strongly considered. Applicants will also be asked to demonstrate their dance skills.

24

5

275

20

Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island

Queens

Brooklyn

Make-up Date for all Boroughs

Saturday, 11/9/2013

Saturday, 11/2/2013

Saturday, 10/26/2013

Sunday, 11/17/2013

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: Drama

02M519

Vocal Music

Students study music theory, vocal technique, and music history; opportunity to perform in a variety of vocal ensembles.

M42K

Performing Arts

Audition

Come prepared to sing either the "Star Spangled Banner," "Silent Night," "Over the Rainbow," or "Amazing Grace" in a medium key, from memory. An accompanist will be provided. Applicants will also be asked to repeat vocal phrases demonstrated by the teacher in order to test rhythm, tonal memory and basic vocal technique.

30

5

644

74

Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island

Queens

Brooklyn

Make-up Date for all Boroughs

Saturday, 11/9/2013

Saturday, 11/2/2013

Saturday, 10/26/2013

Sunday, 11/17/2013

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: Drama

02M519

Dance

Students study modern and ballet technique, choreography, repertory, pointe, pilates, anatomy, and dance history; comprehensive program that includes junior and senior internships and performances at all grade levels.

M42L

Performing Arts

Audition

Come prepared to participate in ballet warm-ups and a modern dance combination. Your potential to succeed in the dance program will be evaluated based on alignment, the ability to follow directions, musicality, strength and stretch. Applicants are expected to wear dance clothes (leotards, footless tights and ballet shoes).

24

5

598

44

Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island

Queens

Brooklyn

Make-up Date for all Boroughs

Saturday, 11/9/2013

Saturday, 11/2/2013

Saturday, 10/26/2013

Sunday, 11/17/2013

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: Drama

02M519

Drama

Students study movement for actors, voice and speech, theatre history, scene and monologue study, communication skills, stage production and performance repertory; opportunity to perform in a variety of venues.

M42N

Performing Arts

Audition

Come prepared to present two memorized monologues (1 minute each) taken from published, recognized playwrights. Characters chosen should be age-appropriate. Applicants may also be asked to do an improvisation and a reading of material provided at the audition.

30

5

430

58

Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island

Queens

Brooklyn

Make-up Date for all Boroughs

Saturday, 11/9/2013

Saturday, 11/2/2013

Saturday, 10/26/2013

Sunday, 11/17/2013

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: Drama

02M519

Instrumental Music

Students study music theory and history and have the opportunity to perform in a variety of ensembles, including concert band, string ensemble, jazz band, and orchestra.

M42P

Performing Arts

Audition

Come prepared to demonstrate competence and agility on your instrument by playing a prepared selection of your choice. Applicants should bring their instruments to the audition (percussion, piano, baritone sax, guitar amplifier, baritone horn, tuba and double bass will be provided) and the music needed to perform. In addition, sight reading ability will be tested and students will be asked to play two scales from memory. See the TU website at www.tuhsnyc.com for details.

20

5

166

17

Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island

Queens

Brooklyn

Make-up Date for all Boroughs

Saturday, 11/9/2013

Saturday, 11/2/2013

Saturday, 10/26/2013

Sunday, 11/17/2013

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: Drama

02M520

The Ninth Grade Academy

Program features Town Hall meetings and goal setting sessions where students develop strategies to meet success and transition into one of the three Small Learning Communities (Emerging Technologies Institute, The Institute of Justice, Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies) in tenth grade.

M50B

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Ed. Opt.

450

None

643

None

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

02M520

Syracuse University Project Advance Academy

Students will focus on math and science, and will work with university faculty to develop research skills. Students will be considered for summer college programs at several universities, including Syracuse University. Academy students will be mentored by consultants from Deloitte Consulting, one of our corporate partners, in their four-year technology/college readiness initiative. Please note that all students will be in uniform.

M50C

Science & Math

Screened

80-100

80-100

80-100

80-100

4-Feb

4-Feb

30

None

None

Interview

02M529

International Marketing, Computer Applications, Foreign Trade and Virtual Enterprise

The focus of the program is analysis of business structures such as International Marketing, Computer Applications, Foreign Trade and Virtual Enterprise.

M45A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Ed. Opt.

154

5

628

64

02M531

Theatre Arts

Study of theatre arts with courses in acting, stagecraft, music and dance.

M20X

Performing Arts

Audition

75-100

75-100

75-100

75-100

4-Feb

4-Feb

Students audition for three areas: music, drama, and dance. Applicants should be prepared to perform 16 bars of music; a monologue; and be ready to perform dance movements taught by the choreographer.

60

10

351

38

Writing Sample

All Students

All Students

All students

Saturday, 10/19/2013

Saturday, 11/2/2013

Saturday, 12/7/2013

9:30 AM

9:30 AM

9:30 AM

N/A

N/A

N/A

02M533

Pharmacy Technician

A33A

Health Professions

Limited Unscreened

54

None

523

None

02M533

Dental Assist

A33B

Health Professions

Limited Unscreened

54

None

285

None

02M534

Harvest Collegiate High School

A53A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

None

1398

None

02M542

Bilingual Spanish Information Technology and Computer Science

This NAF academy uses a technology-based program involving the design, development, support and management of hardware, software and web design. Successful completion of program could lead to IC3 and Adobe Photoshop certifications. Students participate in internships, Advanced Placement courses and credit-bearing college courses.

M57B

Computer Science & Technology

Screened: Language & Academics

70-100

75-100

75-100

75-100

N/A

N/A

60

None

343

None

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

02M542

Bilingual Spanish Pre-Engineering

This NAF academy uses the Project Leads the Way (PLTW) curriculum, and offers a strong foundation in math & science, training in the field of engineering, senior internships, and possible opportunities to take Advanced Placement (AP) and credit-bearing college courses. Successful completion of program could lead to Autodesk Inventor certification and college credits.

M57C

Engineering

Screened: Language & Academics

80-100

80-100

80-100

80-100

4-Feb

4-Feb

30

None

178

None

Interview

Interview

Interview

Interview

19K510

Medical Science

Medical Careers Program; hospital internships available.

K65X

Health Professions

Limited Unscreened

108

10

244

14

02M542

Dual Language Spanish Pre-Engineering

This NAF academy uses the Project Leads the Way (PLTW) curriculum, and offers a strong foundation in math & science, training in the field of engineering, senior internships and possible opportunities to take Advanced Placement (AP) and credit-bearing college courses. Successful completion of program could lead to Autodesk Inventor certification and college credits.

M57D

Engineering

Screened: Language & Academics

80-100

80-100

80-100

80-100

4-Feb

4-Feb

20

None

89

None

02M542

Dual Language Spanish Information Technology and Computer Science

This NAF academy uses a technology-based program involving the design, development, support and management of hardware, software and web design. Successful completion of program could lead to IC3 and Adobe Photoshop certifications. Students participate in internships, Advanced Placement courses and credit-bearing college courses.

M57E

Computer Science & Technology

Screened: Language & Academics

80-100

80-100

80-100

80-100

4-Feb

4-Feb

25

None

94

None

02M543

New Design High School

M53A

Visual Art & Design

Ed. Opt.

108

None

1865

None

02M545

High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies

M59A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened: Language & Academics

80-100

80-100

80-100

80-100

4-Feb

4-Feb

108

None

1090

None

Writing Sample

02M546

Academy for Software Engineering (AFSE)

A54A

Computer Science & Technology

Limited Unscreened

108

None

1465

None

02M551

Urban Assembly New York Harbor School

K51A

Science & Math

Limited Unscreened

108

10

669

35

02M580

Teaching Academy

Participation in a teaching program including elective courses and field experiences supporting careers in education. Internship is an off-site field experience; students leave the building to work directly with elementary school children and teachers.

M23A

Teaching

Ed. Opt.

80

10

372

26

02M580

Liberal Arts Academy

Participation in a general elective program that provides a series of elective classes, career exploration, internships and externships for students.

M23B

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Ed. Opt.

80

5

235

22

02M600

Fashion Design, Related Arts & Business Fields

All students applying to the High School of Fashion Industries are required to audition for the school online at www.fashionhighschool.net or in person. The audition includes an admissions examination and submission of a portfolio for the program major(s) in which they are interested. Students may submit up to three portfolios (one for each program major of interest).

M68A

Visual Art & Design

Audition

1) Art, Illustration & Graphics: Submit 5 pieces of original art work; this art work can be submitted either online on the school’s website (www.fashionhighschool.net) or in person at one of the Open House/Audition dates listed. 2) Fashion Design: Submit 5 original fashion illustrations; these fashion illustrations can be submitted either online on the school’s website (www.fashionhighschool.net) or in person at one of the Open House/Audition dates listed,. 3) Business and Visual Merchandising: Submit a 200-word essay describing a student’s favorite store to shop and a visual advertisement for this store; this essay and advertisement can be submitted either online on the school’s website (www.fashionhighschool.net) or in person at one of the Open House/Audition dates listed.

475

30

2364

140

All Applicants

All Applicants

All Applicants

All Applicants

All Applicants

All Applicants

Saturday, 12/7/2013

Saturday, 12/14/2013

Saturday, 12/21/2013

Saturday, 1/4/2014

Tuesday, 1/7/2014

Friday, 1/10/2014

9:00 AM

9:00 AM

9:00 AM

9:00 AM

8:00 AM

4:00 PM

11:00 AM

11:00 AM

11:00 AM

11:00 AM

10:00 AM

6:00 PM

02M605

Humanities Preparatory Academy

Develop intellectual and civic leadership through self-discovery and challenge, with an emphasis on writing, public speaking, the arts, technology and community action.

M99A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

80-100

80-100

80-100

80-100

4-Feb

4-Feb

25

None

742

None

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

02M615

Chelsea Technical Academy/Cisco

Chelsea Technical Academy includes: C-Tech (a realistic hands-on training in systems and methods in the telecommunication fields); Cisco (centers on computer networking); and A+ certification (the design, development, support and management of computer systems).

M67B

Computer Science & Technology

Screened

75-100

75-100

75-100

75-100

4-Feb

4-Feb

45

6

555

26

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

02M615

SoHo Communication Arts Academy

Commercial and Fine Arts, including Creative Design and Photoshop.

M67E

Visual Art & Design

Ed. Opt.

80

6

429

33

02M630

Architectural Design

Study includes structures, space, color, form; focus on hand drafting, architectural design, model making and sketching; AutoCAD instruction; seniors complete city planning design project to address current zoning issues; visits to museums, professional studios; visiting professionals.

M60N

Architecture

Audition

Portfolio with 10-12 pieces of original artwork created from observation and students’ own imagination with a diversity of subject matter and use of media. Please include examples of line drawings as well as value studies of geometric shapes and forms. You should also include a drawing of your neighborhood and a plan of your bedroom or your apartment. Three-dimensional pieces can be photographed. You will be required to draw from observation and memory.

56

10

386

27

Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island (Last Names A – L)

Bronx , Manhattan and Staten Island (Last Names M – Z)

Brooklyn and Queens (Last Names A – L)

Brooklyn and Queens (Last Names M – Z)

Sabbath Observers and Conflict (Last Names A – L)

Sabbath Observers and Conflict (Last Names M – Z)

Saturday, 11/2/2013

Saturday, 11/23/2013

Saturday, 11/9/2013

Saturday, 12/7/2013

Wednesday, 11/13/2013

Wednesday, 12/11/2013

8:30 AM

8:30 AM

8:30 AM

8:30 AM

4:00 PM

4:00 PM

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

7:00 PM

7:00 PM

03M541

Manhattan/Hunter Science High School

Early College program that accelerates students to complete at least 30 college credits upon graduation.

M55A

Science & Math

Screened

80-100

80-100

80-100

80-100

4-Feb

4-Feb

108

5

3924

202

Writing Sample

08X312

Millennium Art Academy

The school is designed for students who love to create art or who may achieve better academically in an artistically-geared learning environment.

X72A

Visual Art & Design

Limited Unscreened

108

5

902

35

08X332

Holcombe L. Rucker School of Community Research

Y22A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

95

10

132

11

08X367

Archimedes Academy for Math, Science and Technology

Y37A

Science & Math

Limited Unscreened

96

None

605

None

02M630

Commercial Art and Design

9th grade Foundations; select CTE major in 10th grade: Cartooning and Animation, Fashion/Costume Design, Illustration, Graphic Design, Digital Photography; Adobe programs AP-2D Design Portfolios evaluated by professionals; museum visits; rotating student exhibitions; visiting artists.

M60P

Visual Art & Design

Audition

Portfolio with 10-12 pieces of original artwork created from observation and students’ own imagination with a diversity of subject matter. Artwork can include examples of line, value, color, collage. Photography students can bring photo examples. You will be required to draw from observation and memory.

276

30

1464

92

Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island (Last Names A – L)

Bronx , Manhattan and Staten Island (Last Names M – Z)

Brooklyn and Queens (Last Names A – L)

Brooklyn and Queens (Last Names M – Z)

Sabbath Observers and Conflict (Last Names A – L)

Sabbath Observers and Conflict (Last Names M – Z)

Saturday, 11/2/2013

Saturday, 11/23/2013

Saturday, 11/9/2013

Saturday, 12/7/2013

Wednesday, 11/13/2013

Wednesday, 12/11/2013

8:30 AM

8:30 AM

8:30 AM

8:30 AM

4:00 PM

4:00 PM

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

7:00 PM

7:00 PM

02M630

Film/Video Production

Study includes pre-production, production, and post-production; students study text analysis, film analysis, script-writing, editing in Final Cut-Pro, and film theory; access to state-of-the-art equipment; participation in contests, film festivals; visiting artists and professionals.

M60Q

Film/Video

Audition

Portfolio including two storyboards (each a minimum of ten frames each) depicting a scene from two of your favorite movies and a 250-word essay describing your interest in filmmaking. Students will be given a visual representation and will be asked to develop a story that could be used as the basis for a film. Address these questions: What is the story about? Who are the main characters? What are the conflicts? What type of film? How does it end? Materials are supplied at audition.

28

10

222

20

Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island (Last Names A – L)

Bronx , Manhattan and Staten Island (Last Names M – Z)

Brooklyn and Queens (Last Names A – L)

Brooklyn and Queens (Last Names M – Z)

Sabbath Observers and Conflict (Last Names A – L)

Sabbath Observers and Conflict (Last Names M – Z)

Saturday, 11/2/2013

Saturday, 11/23/2013

Saturday, 11/9/2013

Saturday, 12/7/2013

Wednesday, 11/13/2013

Wednesday, 12/11/2013

8:30 AM

8:30 AM

8:30 AM

8:30 AM

4:00 PM

4:00 PM

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

7:00 PM

7:00 PM

02M655

Life Sciences for New Students

Curriculum focus on the Health Sciences with internships, mentoring, research and tutoring opportunities with Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

M40A

Health Professions

Ed. Opt.

130

10

1354

64

02M655

Life Sciences for Current Students

See above description.

M40B

Health Professions

For Continuing 8th Graders

25

None

2

None

03M299

High School for Arts, Imagination and Inquiry

M11R

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

120

15

665

47

03M307

The Urban Assembly School for Media Studies

M22X

Communications

Limited Unscreened

108

New Program

694

New Program

03M402

The Urban Assembly School for Green Careers

A13A

Environmental Science

Limited Unscreened

108

10

429

38

03M403

The Global Learning Collaborative

A17A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

None

956

None

05M362

Columbia Secondary School

A15A

Science & Math

Screened

90-100

90-100

90-100

90-100

4-Mar

4-Mar

96

None

1486

None

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

05M367

Academy for Social Action: A College Board School

M01A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

5

340

29

05M369

Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts

M04A

Performing Arts

Limited Unscreened

108

10

705

43

03M415

Drama

Acting, Voice and Diction, Dramatic Literature.

M26A

Performing Arts

Audition

Perform two (2) memorized monologues, one dramatic and one humorous, one-minute each.

32

5

56

3

All Students (Dance, Drama, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Visual Arts)

All Students (Dance, Drama, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Visual Arts)

All Students (Dance, Drama, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Visual Arts)

All Students (Dance, Drama, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Visual Arts)

All Students (Dance, Drama, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Visual Arts)

All Students (Dance, Drama, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Visual Arts)

All Students (Dance, Drama, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Visual Arts)

All Students (Dance, Drama, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Visual Arts)

All Students (Dance, Drama, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Visual Arts)

All Students (Dance, Drama, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Visual Arts)

Friday, 11/1/2013

Saturday, 11/2/2013

Thursday, 11/7/2013

Friday, 11/8/2013

Saturday, 11/9/2013

Friday, 11/15/2013

Saturday, 11/16/2013

Thursday, 11/21/2013

Friday, 11/22/2013

Saturday, 11/23/2013

4:00 PM

11:30 AM

4:00 PM

4:00 PM

11:30 AM

4:00 PM

11:30 AM

4:00 PM

4:00 PM

11:30 AM

7:00 PM

2:30 PM

7:00 PM

7:00 PM

2:30 PM

7:00 PM

2:30 PM

7:00 PM

7:00 PM

2:30 PM

03M415

Dance

Modern Dance, Jazz, African and Tap.

M26D

Performing Arts

Audition

Participate in a Dance class. Prepare and perform a two-minute dance. Applicants are expected to bring dance clothes (leotards, footless tights and ballet shoes) and a CD with their music.

32

5

59

5

All Students (Dance, Drama, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Visual Arts)

All Students (Dance, Drama, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Visual Arts)

All Students (Dance, Drama, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Visual Arts)

All Students (Dance, Drama, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Visual Arts)

All Students (Dance, Drama, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Visual Arts)

All Students (Dance, Drama, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Visual Arts)

All Students (Dance, Drama, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Visual Arts)

All Students (Dance, Drama, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Visual Arts)

All Students (Dance, Drama, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Visual Arts)

All Students (Dance, Drama, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Visual Arts)

Friday, 11/1/2013

Saturday, 11/2/2013

Thursday, 11/7/2013

Friday, 11/8/2013

Saturday, 11/9/2013

Friday, 11/15/2013

Saturday, 11/16/2013

Thursday, 11/21/2013

Friday, 11/22/2013

Saturday, 11/23/2013

4:00 PM

11:30 AM

4:00 PM

4:00 PM

11:30 AM

4:00 PM

11:30 AM

4:00 PM

4:00 PM

11:30 AM

7:00 PM

2:30 PM

7:00 PM

7:00 PM

2:30 PM

7:00 PM

2:30 PM

7:00 PM

7:00 PM

2:30 PM

08X293

Renaissance High School of Musical Theater & Technology

X98A

Performing Arts

Limited Unscreened

108

10

972

51