School Name
John Dewey High School
Overview Paragraph
We offer an innovative form of education that empowers students to make responsible decisions. Our school is comprised of six small learning communities. Our small learning communities allow teachers to work with students for enrichment, remediation, and social engagement. Students receive the individualized attention found in a small school within the setting of a comprehensive high school. Our small learning communities prepare students for a variety of career pathways and college readiness programs in core subject areas including the arts, business, and technology.
Academicopportunities1
CTE program(s) in: Business, Management & Administration
Academicopportunities2
iLearnNYC: Program for expanded online coursework and self-paced learning
Academicopportunities3
Computer Science Institute, Medical & Health Professions, Pre-Med, Academy of Finance (NAF), FIRST Robotics
Academicopportunities4
Pre-Engineering, Bilingual Chinese, Marine Science, Space Science Academy, HTML Web Design, Computer Graphic Design
Academicopportunities5
Fashion Design, Performing Arts & Dance, Photography, Computer Graphics & Visual Arts, Ceramics
Ell Programs
English as a New Language; Transitional Bilingual Education: Chinese
Language Classes
Chinese (Mandarin), French, Spanish
Advancedplacement Courses
AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese, AP Computer Science, AP English, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics, AP Psychology, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, AP US History, AP World History
Location
50 Avenue X, Brooklyn NY 11223 (40.58807, -73.981925)
Phone Number
718-373-6400
School Email
contact_jdhs@johndeweyhighschool.org
Website
www.johndeweyhighschool.org
Subway
D to Bay 50th St; F to Ave X; N to Gravesend – 86th St
Bus
B1, B4, B64, B82, X28, X38
Extracurricular Activities
Anime, Asian-American, ASPIRA, Book Worms, Ceramics, Cheer, Rock, Council For Unity, Fashion, Health Occupations, MOUSE Squad, Space Science, Hispanic Leadership Internships, Dance, Enviro-Horticulture, Foreign Languages, Honor Society, Hebrew, Junior Achievement, Key Club, Marine Science, Math, Modeling, Multicultural Club, Peer Mediation, Model Congress, Robotics, Student Organization/Leadership, Theater & Performing Arts, Theatre Development Fund, Arts
Psal Sports Boys
Badminton, Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Wrestling
Psal Sports Girls
Badminton, Basketball, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball
Psal Sports Coed
Double Dutch
School Sports
We also offer a variety of after-school sports such as Intramural Soccer, Flag Football, Volleyball, Basketball and Badminton, Boys and Girls Basketball
Graduation Rate
0.699000001
Attendance Rate
0.860000014
Pct Stu Enough Variety
0.779999971
College Career Rate
0.638999999
Prgdesc1
This program provides students with management theories and operational talents in partnership with National Academy of Finance and Virtual Enterprise, Inc. Students are exposed to hands on, practical experiences beginning in the 9th grade and culminating with internships prior to senior year. Graduates will have the opportunity to leave with one or more certificates related to their specialty area.
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Extended Day program with two semesters that provides students with a wide range of program selections, taught in Bilingual Chinese (Mandarin).
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The STEM Academy provides students with a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with opportunities to explore the disciplines of computer science, engineering, and robotics. Courses will prepare students for colleges, career paths, and more. With significant opportunities for hands-on learning, students will gain fluency with the design process. STEM Academy students will be able to complete a number of college-level classes and are expected to apply their skills beyond the classroom.
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This program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies for success in college pre-med programs. This four-year math-science program culminates in internships at various medical facilities. Students take advanced placement courses in biology, chemistry, anatomy, and physiology and participate in Health Occupation Students of America. Students graduate with their CPR certification and at least two other certification courses offered by the American Red Cross.
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This is an opportunity for students interested in law and exploring the struggle for justice and human rights. Program electives focus on the criminal justice system. Through our affiliation with the Justice Resource Center and Facing History & Ourselves, students visit criminal and juvenile court, work with lawyers and politicians, and participate in moot court, mock trial, and Model UN competitions. Students will also have the opportunity to take part in NYUÂ’s High School Law Institute.
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Students will experience an exciting program in Theater Arts, which will include performance courses, such as Acting, Scene Study, and Playwriting. Technical courses include costume design, stage craft, and set design. The Dance component of this program will include courses in traditional and modern dance, jazz, interpretive dance, and choreography.
Requirement1 1
Demonstrated Interest: School Visit
Requirement1 3
Course Grades: English (65-100), Math (70-100), Social Studies (65-100), Science (69-100)
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Course Grades: English (65-100), Math (65-100), Social Studies (65-100), Science (65-100)
Requirement1 5
Demonstrated Interest: School Visit
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Demonstrated Interest: School Visit
Requirement2 3
Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (1.9-4.5), Math (1.9-4.5)
Requirement2 4
Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (1.9-4.5), Math (1.8-4.5)
Requirement3 3
Attendance and Punctuality
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Attendance and Punctuality
Requirement4 3
Demonstrated Interest: School Visit
Requirement4 4
Demonstrated Interest: School Visit
Requirement5 3
Writing Sample
Requirement5 4
Writing Sample
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Program1
The Academy for Business and Tourism/Hospitality
Program2
Bilingual Chinese (Mandarin) College Preparatory Program
Program4
Pre-Med and Health Academy
Program5
The Academy of Law and Justice
Program6
The Academy of Fine and Performing Arts
Interest2
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Interest4
Health Professions
Interest5
Law & Government
Interest6
Performing Arts
Method2
Screened: Language
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Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
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Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
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Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
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Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
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Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
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Then to New York City residents
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Then to New York City residents
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Then to New York City residents
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Then to New York City residents
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Then to New York City residents
Eligibility2
Open only to students whose home language is Chinese
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Primary Address Line 1
50 Avenue X