2013-2014 DOE High School Programs

17K524

International High School at Prospect Heights

K98X

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened: Language

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

108

5

251

7

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.

17K528

High School for Global Citizenship

Focuses on developing an awareness of global issues in all of the major subject areas.

K32A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

54

10

90

5

17K528

College Preparatory

Focus on college and career readiness.

K32P

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

54

None

71

None

17K531

The School for Human Rights

K04X

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

None

285

None

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

5

90

6

17K533

Law and Leadership

Law and government courses focusing on legal rights of youth, with law- or government-related internships and opportunities to work with youth court.

K01X

Law & Government

Limited Unscreened

54

5

113

7

17K537

Arts

Students will participate and create a web-based portfolio in fine arts, dance, music and vocal performance, acting, Spoken Word, theater, playwriting, screenwriting, and photography.

K06B

Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design

Limited Unscreened

54

None

217

None

18K617

High School for Innovation in Advertising and Media

L48A

Visual Art & Design

Limited Unscreened

81

None

258

None

17K543

Early College

Starting in the 11th 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

80-100

80-100

80-100

80-100

4-Feb

4-Feb

80

5

948

26

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

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

75-100

75-100

75-100

75-100

4-Feb

4-Feb

35

5

699

17

Writing Sample

Writing Sample

17K546

Medical Academy – HSPS

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

K64B

Health Professions

Screened

75-100

75-100

75-100

75-100

4-Feb

4-Feb

70

10

734

28

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.

15

5

402

14

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

10

488

17

19K510

CNA Certified Nursing Assitant Program with Phlebotomy and EKG Techician

CTE Curriculum. This program will prepare students to begin working as a Nursing Assistant upon graduation from High School with the ultimate goal of earning a college degree and advancing further in the nursing/medical profession.

K65A

Science & Math

Limited Unscreened

None

None

17K548

Performing and Visual Arts

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

K48A

Performing Arts

Audition

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

10

514

29

17K590

Math and Technology

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

K77A

Computer Science & Technology

Screened

80-100

80-100

80-100

80-100

4-Mar

4-Mar

108

10

1841

66

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

17K590

Science and Research

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

K77B

Science & Math

Screened

80-100

80-100

80-100

80-100

4-Mar

4-Mar

125

5

1250

53

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

5

1149

54

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

17K600

Bilingual Haitian Creole Program

Same program as listed above. Open only to students whose home language is Haitian Creole.

K50B

Health Professions

Screened: Language

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

27

5

61

3

17K600

Dual Language Russian Program

Same program as listed above. Fifty percent (50%) of the incoming 9th graders will be English proficient students and fifty percent (50%) Russian-speaking English Language Learners.

K50C

Health Professions

Screened: Language

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

New Program

New Program

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

85-100

85-100

85-100

85-100

4-Mar

4-Mar

120

5

285

15

17K745

Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts

L17A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

None

222

None

17K751

Academy for Health Careers

L64A

Health Professions

Limited Unscreened

108

None

634

None

18K563

It Takes a Village Academy

L36A

Science & Math

Limited Unscreened

108

10

869

12

18K566

Brooklyn Generation School

L32A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

10

231

21

18K567

Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School

L33A

Performing Arts

Limited Unscreened

108

10

848

35

18K569

Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School

L37A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

10

238

8

18K576

Victory Collegiate High School

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

L41A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

10

543

21

18K589

Arts & Media Preparatory

L31A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

None

611

None

18K637

Academy for Conservation and the Environment

L44A

Environmental Science

Limited Unscreened

81

None

233

None

18K642

Urban Action Academy

L50A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

None

196

None

19K404

Academy for Young Writers

L22A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

120

None

830

None

19K409

East New York Family Academy

Accelerated Regents Program. Advanced Regents Diplomas. Advanced Placement Courses in English and History for college credit. College-level Equivalency Placement Exams in advanced mathematics. Coursework prepares students for 4-year college programs.

K45A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

65-100

65-100

65-100

65-100

4-Feb

4-Feb

75

None

524

None

Writing Sample

19K502

FDNY High School for Fire and Life Safety

K62X

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

None

457

None

19K504

High School for Civil Rights

The High School for Civil Rights is a dynamic institution dedicated to providing high-quality educational programs, as well as an emphasis on issues relating to civil rights awareness. We have a court room available for mock trials and law-related classes.

K63X

Law & Government

Limited Unscreened

108

10

373

19

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

5

330

9

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. Audition Information (Instrumental Music): You may audition on more than one instrument. Bring your own instrument(s) (except piano, percussion, guitar amplifiers which are provided by the school). Perform a prepared solo selection, sing back melodic patterns, tap back rhythmic patterns and complete a sight reading of a given selection.

K61M

Performing Arts

Limited Unscreened

50

10

281

7

19K507

Liberal Arts and Arts Technology

Students will have the opportunity to take a wide variety of elective courses in the Liberal Arts, Theatrical Arts or Arts Technology. Courses include: Stage Design and Construction, Digital Photography, Drama; Video Production, Digital Journalism and Creative Writing.

K61T

Performing Arts

Limited Unscreened

25

5

168

8

19K583

Multicultural High School

L40A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened: Language

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

81

5

99

8

Open only to New York City residents living in the United States three years or fewer, whose home language is Spanish and are of limited English proficiency.

19K615

Transit Electronics Technology and Networking

Develop knowledge of computer circuitry, micro-technology, analog and digital electronics, basic electronics and circuit boards. Learn about basic electricity, voltage and current.

K69K

Computer Science & Technology

Screened

70-100

70-100

70-100

70-100

4-Feb

4-Feb

60

5

203

8

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

19K615

Transit Industrial Electrician

Focus on science of “troubleshooting”. Prepare to install and repair industrial, commercial, and residential circuitry. Train in programmable logic controls.

K69L

Computer Science & Technology

Screened

70-100

70-100

70-100

70-100

4-Feb

4-Feb

50

5

107

4

19K615

Transit Technician Technology

Sequence includes electrical and mechanical systems related to transportation and industrial and commercial wiring systems. Hydraulics, pneumatics, and small engine repair are integral components of the sequence.

K69M

Engineering

Screened

70-100

70-100

70-100

70-100

4-Feb

4-Feb

90

5

270

7

19K615

Computer Networking

Basic to advanced level network & cabling course. Skills include installation, repair, maintenance & troubleshooting of wired & wireless network infrastructure; coaxial networking, cables, routers, switches & access points. Completion of program leads to IC3 & CompTIA N+ certification.

K69N

Computer Science & Technology

Screened

70-100

70-100

70-100

70-100

4-Feb

4-Feb

35

5

170

4

19K615

Computer Engineering

A+ Computer Repair technology. Learn basic concepts & functions of computer from an engineering perspective. Acquire knowledge of motherboards, hard drives and various operating systems. Completion of program leads to IC3 & CompTIA A+ certification.

K69P

Computer Science & Technology

Ed. Opt.

New Program

New Program

19K615

Information Technology

Basic internet & computer core training; troubleshooting various hardware & software applications. Learn skills in Microsoft Office, PC technology, networking, and security. Completion of program leads to IC3, MOS & Cisco IT Essential certification.

K69R

Computer Science & Technology

Limited Unscreened

New Program

New Program

19K618

Academy of Innovative Technology

L51A

Computer Science & Technology

Limited Unscreened

108

None

440

None

19K639

Brooklyn Lab School

L46A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

10

294

21

19K659

Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School

L56A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

None

176

None

19K660

Design Technology

Fashion Design Engineering and Graphic/Media Arts - come design your future at Maxwell! Choose fashion, graphic or broadcasting to explore your creativity and build your design concepts through the tools of the trade and technology. Build your very own portfolio of digital and video design projects.

K68A

Visual Art & Design

Ed. Opt.

66

20

149

5

19K660

Medical Careers

Students in Medical Careers will explore health career options and medical science curriculum. Students will learn basic concepts in optical skills, medical terminology, measuring vital signs, prevention treatments and rehabilitation of sports related injuries. College is another option open to graduates from this program.

K68C

Health Professions

Ed. Opt.

78

30

131

13