School Name
Science Skills Center High School for Science, Technology and the Creative Arts
Overview Paragraph
Science Skills Center High School is a small, early college learning community designed to empower students with the knowledge of science, engineering, mathematics, humanities, and the arts through the use of technology. There is a strong emphasis on academic excellence, college experiences, community service, and college and career planning before graduation. Our dedicated and dynamic staff are eager to prepare students for their futures.
Academicopportunities1
CTE Programs in: Engineering and Computer Technology
Academicopportunities2
Forensic Science, Robotics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics, Journalism, Yearbook, Science Research, Anatomy & Physiology
Academicopportunities3
Elements of Computer Science, Digital Media, Networking, Web Design, Exploring Computer Science (Blended Learning)
Academicopportunities4
Early College Pharmacology, iLearnNYC: Program for expanded online coursework and self-paced learning
Academicopportunities5
Dual Credit Courses-Medgar Evers, College Now, CUNY College Now, Law, Organic Chemistry, Psychology, Drama, Science Technology Entry Program (STEP)
Ell Programs
English as a New Language
Language Classes
French, Spanish
Advancedplacement Courses
AP Biology, AP Computer Science, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Music Theory, AP Psychology, AP U.S. History
Neighborhood
DUMBO-Downtown Brooklyn
Campus Name
Water's Edge Educational Campus
Location
49 Flatbush Avenue Extension, Brooklyn NY 11201(40.69733, -73.984528)
Phone Number
718-243-9413
School Email
13K419@schools.nyc.gov
Website
scienceskillscenterhs.org/
Subway
2, 3, 4, 5 to Court St-Borough Hall; A, C to High St; B, Q to DeKalb Ave; F to York St; R to Jay St-MetroTech
Bus
B103, B25, B26, B38, B41, B45, B52, B54, B57, B61, B62, B65, B67, B69
Addtl Info1
College Trips; Community Service Expected; Dress Code; Extended Day Program; Extended Day Program (Tutoring); Internships; Online Grading System; Saturday Programs; Student Parent Orientation; Summer Bridge Program; Summer Internships; Summer Orientation; Uniform; Weekend Programs
Extracurricular Activities
Anime, Art Exploration, Chess, Choral Music (Fall), Community Builders, Creative Writing, Debate Club, Drama, Drumline (Spring), FIRST Robotics, French Club, Homework Club, Journalism, Jow-Ile-Bailar Dance Company, Key Club, Korean Club, Literary Magazine, My Sister's Keeper (Young Women's Empowerment Group), National Honors Society, National Society of Black Engineers, Peer Mediation, Restorative Justice Task Force, Science Research, Step Team, Student Government, Technology Club, Yearbook
Psal Sports Boys
Basketball, Outdoor Track, Soccer
Psal Sports Girls
Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis
School Sports
Cheerleading Club
Pct Stu Enough Variety
0.54
School Accessibility Description
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Prgdesc1
Focuses on using hands-on and research techniques. All students are required to take four years of mathematics (8 credits) and four years of Science (8 credits).
Prgdesc2
Challenging academic program that prepares students for majors in nursing, medicine, research, and other scientific studies at competitive universities.
Prgdesc3
Challenging courses in the field of engineering.
Prgdesc4
Challenging courses in writing, research, social sciences, humanities, and the arts.
Prgdesc5
Challenging courses in the field of pharmaceutical science and internship experience at a local pharmacy to prepare students to major in pharmaceutical science in college.
Prgdesc6
Introduction to the field of computer science and technology through exploration of engaging technology to help students to develop college and job ready skills in technology.
Requirement1 2
Attendance
Requirement1 3
Attendance
Requirement1 4
Attendance
Requirement1 6
Attendance
Requirement2 2
Punctuality
Requirement2 3
Punctuality
Requirement2 4
Punctuality
Requirement2 6
Punctuality
Requirement3 2
Course Grades: English (70-100), Math (65-100), Science (70-100), Social Studies (65-100)
Requirement3 3
Course Grades: English (60-100), Math (55-100), Science (55-100), Social Studies (65-100)
Requirement3 4
Course Grades: English, Math, Science, Social Studies
Requirement3 6
Course Grades: English (58-100), Math (55-100), Science (65-100), Social Studies (65-100)
Requirement4 2
Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (2.0-4.5), Math (1.9-4.5)
Requirement4 3
Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (1.9-4.5), Math (1.8-4.5)
Requirement4 4
Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts, Math
Requirement4 6
Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (1.9-4.5), Math (1.8-4.5)
Program1
Science Skills Center
Program3
Project Lead the Way
Program4
Humanities and the Arts
Program5
Early College Pharmacology
Program6
Computer Technology
Interest4
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Interest5
Health Professions
Interest6
Computer Science & Technology
Grade9geapplicantsperseat1
7
Grade9geapplicantsperseat2
3
Grade9geapplicantsperseat3
5
Grade9geapplicantsperseat4
2
Grade9geapplicantsperseat5
3
Grade9geapplicantsperseat6
8
Grade9swdapplicantsperseat1
7
Grade9swdapplicantsperseat2
1
Grade9swdapplicantsperseat3
5
Grade9swdapplicantsperseat4
2
Grade9swdapplicantsperseat5
2
Grade9swdapplicantsperseat6
8
Admissionspriority11
Open to New York City residents
Admissionspriority12
Open to New York City residents
Admissionspriority13
Open to New York City residents
Admissionspriority14
Open to New York City residents
Admissionspriority15
Open to New York City residents
Admissionspriority16
Open to New York City residents
Primary Address Line 1
49 Flatbush Avenue Extension
Nta
DUMBO-Vinegar Hill-Downtown Brooklyn-Boerum Hill