2013-2014 DOE High School Programs

10X141

RKA Humanities

All 9th grade or accelerated subject areas

X80A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

80-100

80-100

80-100

80-100

4-Mar

4-Mar

160

None

1498

None

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

10X213

Bronx Engineering & Technology Academy (BETA)

X61X

Engineering

Limited Unscreened

108

None

756

None

10X225

Theatre Arts Production Company School

X20R

Performing Arts

Audition

Students must bring and read a one-minute monologue of their choosing. Dancers must bring their own music. For additional information, please visit our website at www.tapconyc.org

81

10

406

26

All Auditioning Students

All Audtioning Students

All Audtioning Students

All Audtioning Students

Saturday, 10/19/2013

Saturday, 10/26/2013

Saturday, 11/30/2013

Saturday, 12/14/2013

10:00 AM

10:00 AM

10:00 AM

10:00 AM

1:00 PM

1:00 PM

1:00 PM

1:00 PM

10X237

The Marie Curie High School for Nursing, Medicine, & Allied Health Professions

X62X

Health Professions

Limited Unscreened

135

None

1045

None

10X243

West Bronx Academy for the Future

X59X

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

None

451

None

10X268

Kingsbridge International High School

X86R

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened: Language

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

108

None

480

None

Open only to New York City residents who have lived in the United States four years or fewer at the time of admission to high school and whose home language is not English.

10X284

Bronx School of Law and Finance

Students will be exposed to law and finance for their first two years. Students will select a major course of study for junior and senior years.

X28A

Law & Government

Limited Unscreened

108

10

829

39

10X342

International School for Liberal Arts

Y24A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened: Language

81

None

335

None

10X368

Information and Network Technology Academy

X78A

Computer Science & Technology

Screened

80-100

80-100

80-100

80-100

4-Mar

4-Mar

136

None

677

None

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Students may receive CTE endorsement in the following areas: Cisco

10X434

College and University Transitional Seminar

This early college awareness seminar is geared to foster a true understanding of what it will mean to be college and career ready. By helping students realize at an early age what this transition will be like, we will help inform them of college's, academic, social, financial, and personal rewards as we address their areas of concern and build on their strengths.

X42A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

75-100

75-100

75-100

75-100

4-Feb

4-Feb

108

None

1587

None

Writing Sample

10X437

Fordham High School for the Arts

X51A

Performing Arts

Audition

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

DANCE: Come dressed in proper dance attire. Present a short 1-2 minute dance of your choice. You may be asked to learn choreography. Bring your own music. Be prepared to write an essay explaining why you want to attend FHSA. DRAMA: Prepare two contrasting memorized monologues from a play, movie or novel, each one-minute long. You may be asked to participate in a group theater game. Be prepared to write an essay explaining why you want to attend FHSA. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC: This program offers a jazz curriculum for students who play band and rhythm section instruments. We do not have a string program. Students must bring their own instrument, sticks and music to the audition. Be prepared to play a scale and selection of music from a book or solo of your own choice, and sight-read. You will complete a questionnaire, interview, and take a simple test for musical aptitude. Be prepared to write an essay explaining why you want to attend FHSA. VOCAL MUSIC: Perform a prepared song from the following list: Amazing Grace, Simple Gifts, Shenandoah, My Favorite Things, God Bless America, Happy Birthday and Somewhere without CD/piano accompaniment. Applicants will also be evaluated on tonal memory, rhythmic and aural skills, and vocal technique through teacher-led vocal exercises. Be prepared to write an essay explaining why you want to attend FHSA. VISUAL ART: Prepare and present a portfolio of at least three pieces of original work drawn from real-life observations (one self-portrait, one still-life or landscape and one student’s choice). Students are required to complete one detailed, shaded drawing from observation during the audition. Be prepared to write an essay explaining why you want to attend FHSA.

108

10

1199

54

All Students

All Students

All Students

Saturday, 10/26/2013

Saturday, 11/16/2013

Saturday, 12/14/2013

9:00 AM

9:00 AM

9:00 AM

12:00 PM

12:00 PM

12:00 PM

10X438

Business and Technology

A program to develop the skills necessary for positions in the growing information technology and business industries. Students assume corporate roles and gain practical experience by applying skills and techniques learned in real world situations.

X52A

Business

Ed. Opt.

108

10

263

12

10X439

Bronx High School for Law and Community Service

X53A

Law & Government

Ed. Opt.

108

10

791

42

10X440

Health Professions

Internships/employment at a wide range of health care facilities to get practical experience while gaining exposure to a myriad of careers: Physical Therapy, Lab Technology, X-Ray Technology, Nursing

X10A

Health Professions

Ed. Opt.

156

None

534

None

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

10X440

Business Enterprise

Focus will be on business skills, information technology and communication skills necessary for students to be successful; Students will create and manage businesses while accumulating work experience through cooperative education and community service

X10E

Business

Ed. Opt.

155

None

246

None

10X440

Macy Honors Gifted program in the Sciences and Humanities

Science, Mathematics, Technology (SMT) courses and challenging courses in the Humanities: English, Law, Economics, Government, Philosophy and Great Books

X10J

Science & Math

Screened

80-100

80-100

80-100

80-100

4-Mar

4-Mar

180

None

320

None

10X442

Concert Band/Piano

Small group instruction on band instruments; Participation in 3 concert bands and jazz band; Latin Band, Music Theory, Music History, Sight Singing, and Piano; Preparation for state competitions; Evaluations in solo and ensemble work

X33A

Performing Arts

Audition

Bring your own instrument (except piano, tuba, double bass, percussion and amplifiers - they will be provided) and your mouthpieces. Perform a prepared selection of your choice. Sight-reading and scales will be required.

48

5

226

18

All Auditioning Students

All Auditioning Students

All Auditioning Students

Friday, 11/22/2013

Friday, 12/13/2013

Saturday, 12/14/2013

5:00 PM

5:00 PM

9:00 AM

9:00 PM

9:00 PM

1:00 PM

10X442

Chorus

Students perform in Chorale, Show Choir, Select Choir, and Women’s Choir; Music Theory, Music History, Sight Singing, and Piano; Preparation for state competitions; Evaluations in solo and ensemble work

X33B

Performing Arts

Audition

Come prepared to sing a song of your choice, without accompaniment. Rhythm, pitch-matching and ability to sing in harmony with others will be evaluated.

50

5

254

13

All Auditioning Students

All Auditioning Students

All Auditioning Students

Friday, 11/22/2013

Friday, 12/13/2013

Saturday, 12/14/2013

5:00 PM

5:00 PM

9:00 AM

9:00 PM

9:00 PM

1:00 PM

10X442

Strings

Small group instruction on orchestral instruments; Participation in 3 String Orchestras and Full Orchestra; Electives in Music Theory, Music History, Sight Singing, and Piano; Preparation for state competitions; Evaluations in solo and ensemble work

X33M

Performing Arts

Audition

Bring your own instrument (except bass, cello or amplifier, which will be provided). Perform a prepared selection of your choice. Sight-reading and scales will be required.

10

2

32

2

All Auditioning Students

All Auditioning Students

All Auditioning Students

Friday, 11/22/2013

Friday, 12/13/2013

Saturday, 12/14/2013

5:00 PM

5:00 PM

9:00 AM

9:00 PM

9:00 PM

1:00 PM

10X477

International Studies

Focuses on the study of international connections, cultural exchanges, world languages, world art and music, humanities studies and technology seminars.

X43A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

54

5

1092

41

Open to English speakers only: not for English Language Learners.

For English Language Learners: an ESL immersion academy for recently arrived international students with fewer than 4 years in the United States.

10X477

International Academy

Focuses on international connections, cultural exchanges, world languages, world art and music, humanities.

X43B

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened: Language

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

54

5

295

12

Writing Sample

Writing Sample

11X508

Bronxdale High School

Y53A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

None

823

None

10X524

Digital Media/Recording Entertainment Technology

Y56A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened: Language

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

81

None

325

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.

10X546

Theatre Design and Technology

Set design, costume design and construction, sound and light design and technology

X38A

Performing Arts

Limited Unscreened

34

10

425

32

10X546

Performance and Production

Acting, stage movement, dance, improvisation, stage and production management, theatre administration

X38B

Performing Arts

Limited Unscreened

74

4

538

42

10X549

Discovery High School

Arts-integrated academic program with a concentration in the creative and technical arts; Students participate in learning through creative discovery

X39A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

5

1062

57

10X565

Building Operations and Technology

Y65A

Engineering

Limited Unscreened

108

None

622

None

11X249

Bronx Health Sciences High School

X88X

Health Professions

Limited Unscreened

108

None

1721

None

11X253

Bronx High School for Writing & Communication Arts

X76X

Communications

Limited Unscreened

108

None

583

None

11X265

Bronx Lab School

X64X

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

125

10

681

46

11X270

Academy for Scholarship and Entrepreneurship: A College Board School

X02R

Business

Limited Unscreened

81

10

263

29

11X275

High School of Computers and Technology

All students will complete a four year sequence of computer repair and maintenance and will be required to complete exams in Microsoft Office, A+ Computer hardware and software and Network +.

X01X

Computer Science & Technology

Limited Unscreened

135

None

1611

None

11X288

Collegiate Institute for Math and Science

X29J

Science & Math

Limited Unscreened

150

13

3047

106

11X290

Bronx Academy of Health Careers

X22A

Health Professions

Limited Unscreened

108

5

1177

56

11X418

Visual Art

A program of study focused on the visual arts, including art history, painting, drawing, photography, sculpture and mixed media. This curriculum will help a student become prepared for advanced study and work in the visual arts.

X35A

Visual Art & Design

Limited Unscreened

54

5

806

31

11X418

Graphic Design

A program of study focused on learning the elements, principles and process of design and developing digital media and business skills. Students participate in internships and are prepared for advanced study and work in the field of graphic design.

X35B

Visual Art & Design

Limited Unscreened

54

5

349

14

11X455

Law and Legal Studies/Law Enforcement Academy

Experience law enforcement, mock trials, debates and internships in our state-of-the-art law library and courtroom; opportunities to network with law enforcement professionals. Affiliated with St. John's University and students may receive college credit.

X25B

Law & Government

Limited Unscreened

148

10

877

37

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

11X455

Computer Technology

Website design, Power Point, publishing, the Internet and word processing; customized learning individually paced to achieve mastery.

X25C

Computer Science & Technology

Ed. Opt.

207

10

511

26

11X455

Culinary Arts

Using professional equipment and trained by experts chefs, students receive intense instruction; students have opportunities to intern at high-profile restaurants throughout the New York area. Affiliated with C-CAP (Careers through Culinary Arts Program), inner HS competition at Monroe College.

X25D

Culinary Arts

Ed. Opt.

130

10

483

26

11X455

Multimedia Communication and Production

Media students learn about human communication in a digital world through hands-on experience with video, web and radio production. Interniships and partnerships available with WABC-7 Eyewitness News, News 12, Fox 5 and BronxNET.

X25E

Communications

Limited Unscreened

97

10

204

9

11X455

Air Force Junior ROTC

Learn life skills with a military focus; discipline, respect, and service are the trademarks of our AFJROTC program

X25F

JROTC

Screened

70-100

70-100

70-100

70-100

4-Feb

4-Feb

60

10

181

8

11X455

Pre-Engineering and Applied Mathematics

Focuses on Mathematics and science to prepare students for careers in Engineering and other technical fields. The curriculum is project based and includes Engineering Design and Production, Energy applications, Environmental friendly technology and Electricity. We have Partnerships with the Architecture, Construction and Engineering Mentor Program.

X25H

Engineering

Screened

80-100

80-100

80-100

80-100

4-Feb

4-Feb

75

10

191

10

11X455

Zoned

Academic Comprehensive Program

X25Z

Zoned

Zoned

None

None

11X509

High School of Language and Innovation

Y52A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened: Language

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

108

New Program

361

New Program

• Priority to Bronx students or residents who are of limited English proficiency and have lived in the United States fewer than four years.

11X513

New World High School

X87R

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened: Language

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

108

None

537

None

Open only to New York City residents whose home language is not English and who are eligible for ELL services.

11X514

The Bronxwood Preparatory Academy

X85R

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

None

310

None

11X542

Pelham Preparatory Academy

X45A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

10

3887

135

11X544

Arts Lab Studio Creative Writing & Performing Arts

An intensive, collaborative and interactive program with an emphasis on creative writing, dance, acting (stage & film) and music (vocal & keyboard)

X48A

Visual Art & Design

Limited Unscreened

54

10

551

31

11X544

Arts Lab-Studio II Visual, Audio & Media Arts

An intensive, collaborative and interactive program with an emphasis on fine arts, multi-media, video/sound production and computer graphic/animation design

X48B

Visual Art & Design

Limited Unscreened

54

10

471

23

11X545

Bronx Aerospace High School

Students will concentrate on one of three future plans. Flight and Air Traffic Control Simulators will be used for initial preparation. Flight training is conducted at Westchester County Airport.

X30A

Communications

Limited Unscreened

108

10

568

29