DOE High School Programs 2014-2015

20K445

Academy of Hospitality & Tourism

Helps students chart career paths in one of the world's largest industries, from hotel management to sports entertainment and event management; includes the study of geography, economics and world cultures.

K28C

Hospitality, Travel and Tourism

Limited Unscreened

40

501

None

None

20K445

Academy of Art & Design

A discipline-based art education that includes drawing, painting, fashion design, advanced art classes and portfolio development.

K28D

Visual Art & Design

Limited Unscreened

40

984

None

None

20K445

Academy of Business and Technology

An interdisciplinary program combining business and technology courses with a real hands-on working experience. The curriculum includes courses directed towards completing professional and academic certifications.

K28M

Business

Limited Unscreened

40

824

None

None

20K445

New Utrecht Dual Language and Asian Studies Chinese (Mandarin)

Program includes enriched math and science courses and a variety of Advanced Placment classes. Asia-related topics will be woven into the academic curriculum in all subject areas. Students are expected to comprehend, speak, read, and write in English and Chinese (Mandarin) by graduation.

K28N

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened: Language

81

203

None

None

20K445

Zoned

Comprehensive Academic Program.

K28Z

Zoned

Zoned

429

Zoned

Zoned

20K485

Telecommunication Arts and Technology

A college preparatory institution offering a wide range of very challenging academic courses; computers used as a tool to enhance the academic lives of our students.

K59A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Ed. Opt.

304

3607

10

104

20K490

Honors Academy

A four-year program offering courses in humanities, mathematics, and science research that culminates in the option of Advanced Placement coursework.

K17H

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Levels 3-4

Levels 3-4

140

2405

10

79

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

21K468

Kingsborough Early College

L55A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Levels 2-4

Levels 2-4

81

905

None

None

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

20K490

Joffrey Ballet Dance Academy

Students eligible for Honors classes will be programmed accordingly and would receive an Arts with Honors' Distinction seal to recognize completion of the arts sequence in addition to Honors and Advanced Placement core courses.

K17J

Performing Arts

Audition

Students are expected to prepare a one-minute dance solo from any genre.

22

150

None

None

20K490

Instrumental Music

Students eligible for Honors classes will be programmed accordingly and would receive an Arts with Honors' Distinction seal to recognize completion of the arts sequence in addition to Honors and Advanced Placement core courses.

K17R

Performing Arts

Audition

Instrumental students will demonstrate the ability to match pitch, tap rhythms and play various scales and/or exercises, as well as play a prepared selection of their choice.

34

195

10

10

20K490

Vocal Music

Students eligible for Honors classes will be programmed accordingly and would receive an Arts with Honors' Distinction seal to recognize completion of the arts sequence in addition to Honors and Advanced Placement core courses.

K17S

Performing Arts

Audition

Vocal students will demonstrate the ability to match pitch by singing short melodies which are played on the piano, tap rhythms back to demonstrate the ability to measure time and sing a prepared selection of their choice.

34

229

10

14

20K490

Zoned

Academic Comprehensive Program.

K17Z

Zoned

Zoned

842

Zoned

Zoned

20K505

Business Careers/Computer Technology

Business practices including courses in accounting, career and financial management, computer repair, entrepreneurship and graphic arts.

K16A

Business

Ed. Opt.

150

917

20

37

20K505

Math/Science Academy

Extensive math and science courses including forensics, psychology and robotics.

K16C

Science & Math

Ed. Opt.

68

837

5

38

20K505

Performing Arts

Theatre and music preparation program with courses in acting, movement, music theory, technical theatre and theatre history.

K16D

Performing Arts

Limited Unscreened

68

416

None

None

20K505

Zoned

Academic Comprehensive Program.

K16Z

Zoned

Zoned

440

Zoned

Zoned

20K609

The Urban Assembly School for Criminal Justice

L62A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

242

10

6

21K337

International High School

K38R

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened: Language

108

201

10

6

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.

Please note: Due to the educational program, consideration is given to encouraging cultural and linguistic diversity. When evaluating applicants, International High School at Lafayette seeks to build an incoming 9th grade class that is representative of students from all parts of the world.

21K344

Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies

Marine and Environmental Sciences.

L01R

Environmental Science

Limited Unscreened

108

311

12

11

21K348

High School of Sports Management

K97R

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

431

10

7

21K410

Honors Institute for American Studies – Gilder Lehrman

A humanities-based program for gifted students, sponsored by the Gilder Lehrman Institute for American History; provides students with experiential learning and leadership opportunities.

K24M

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Levels 3-4

Levels 3-4

34

121

10

2

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

21K410

Institute for Professions in Science

Courses in science and math and access to modern equipment in specialized laboratories.

K24J

Science & Math

Screened

Levels 3-4

Levels 3-4

150

398

10

16

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

21K410

Veterinary Sciences And Animal Care

Hands-on experience, career preparation, and technical knowledge gained by working with vertebrates and invertebrates in a laboratory setting.

K24A

Animal Science

Ed. Opt.

100

812

15

25

21K410

Virtual Enterprise

Virtual Enterprises (VE) is a simulated business that is set up and run by students with the guidance of a teacher/facilitator and a business partner. Students will understand how employees, work-group teams and departments interact with each other and work together for the goal of the company.

K24B

Business

Ed. Opt.

50

606

None

None

21K410

Professional Photography

Techniques of black & white, color, digital studio, scientific, still and video imaging that prepares students for both college and professional careers.

K24L

Visual Art & Design

Audition

Students will prepare and submit the following to Mr. Carlos Molina, Director of the Photography Program, by December 2013: An informal portfolio of the student's work. The portfolio should consist of ten pieces in which the student displays his or her visual sensibility (sense of humor, design, taste). The portfolio can be drawings, paintings and/or photography.

40

249

10

7

21K410

Zoned

Academic Comprehensive Program.

K24Z

Zoned

Zoned

183

Zoned

Zoned

21K525

Communication Arts

Advanced Placement and research classes in all major curriculum areas in preparation for college and careers.

K57A

Communications

Ed. Opt.

690

5406

34

313

21K525

Bilingual Chinese (Mandarin) Communication Arts

Same program as listed above but taught in Bilingual Chinese (Mandarin).

K57B

Communications

Screened: Language

28

256

5

22

21K525

Bilingual Spanish Communication Arts

Same program as listed above but taught in Bilingual Spanish.

K57C

Communications

Screened: Language

34

197

5

16

21K525

Vocal Music

A discipline-based music education that includes large ensemble, small ensemble, solo performance and musicianship training.

K57J

Performing Arts

Audition

Prepare a piece from the standard classical, jazz, show or popular music repertoire. For guidance choosing a piece, go to www.ermurrowhs.org, and click on the music symbol for a list of recommended songs. Students perform without any accompaniment and can use sheet music. Students will do a music aptitude assessment (such as matching pitches, singing scales, etc.).

50

560

5

35

21K525

Fine and Visual Arts

A discipline-based visual art education which includes drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, digital media, fashion, art history and portfolio development.

K57K

Visual Art & Design

Audition

Prepare a portfolio of 10-20 pieces of original work. Complete three drawing assignments at the audition: the human figure, a drawing from observation as well as one from imagination. The Fine and Visual Arts audition is a 2 1/2-hour timed test that has a precise start time. For more information, go to www.ermurrowhs.org and click on the art symbol.

60

619

7

25

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

On-site writing sample

21K525

Instrumental Music

A discipline-based music education that includes large ensemble, small ensemble, solo performance training and musicianship.

K57L

Performing Arts

Audition

For pitched instruments - prepare two major scales of your choice. Play at least one of the scales up and down two octaves. For non pitched instruments (percussion) prepare two rudiments of your choice in time with a strong steady pulse at a medium tempo. Murrow will provide piano, double bass, tuba, percussion (drum kit) and amplifiers. The student must bring a copy of the music they are performing for the adjudicating teacher. The copy will be returned to the student after the audition.

58

357

5

16

21K525

Studio Theatre

A sequential course of study focusing on acting, scene study, dramatic literature, playwriting, and performance.

K57P

Performing Arts

Audition

Students will be asked to perform a one-minute monologue from a play chosen by the applicant. The monologue must be memorized and should be age appropriate. Students will be asked to perform an improvisational pantomime from a list of scenarios supplied at the audition.

32

424

None

None

21K540

Pre-Med and Health Careers

Four-year math-science foundation in preparation for college pre-med and health profession programs. Emphasis on clinical and laboratory-based experiences, hospital-based internships and portfolios. Students participate in state and national conferences with HOSA, a national organization promoting careers in health care.

K56L

Health Professions

Screened

Levels 2-4

Levels 2-4

30

363

None

None

25Q241

Queens High School for Language Studies

Q62A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened: Language

108

147

10

5

21K540

Computer Science Institute

Four-year Regents-level course of study in Computer Science and Information Technology.

K56J

Computer Science & Technology

Screened

Levels 3-4

Levels 3-4

68

241

10

5

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

21K540

College Preparatory International Program

Extended Day program with 2 semesters that provides students with a wide range of program selections.

K56A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Ed. Opt.

68

303

34

12

21K540

Bilingual Chinese (Mandarin) College Preparatory Program

Extended Day program with 2 semesters that provides students with a wide range of program selections, taught in Bilingual Chinese (Mandarin).

K56B

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened: Language

45

52

45

0

21K540

Health Careers Exploration Program

Students are introduced to medical & health professions careers. Preparation for college through hands-on courses, laboratory experiences, hospital internships & portfolios. Participate in HOSA, national organization promoting careers in healthcare.

K56D

Health Professions

Ed. Opt.

68

377

None

None

21K540

Visual and Media Arts

The Visual Arts course of study will include courses in Photography, Graphic Design, and Studio Art and will also feature hands-on courses in Painting and Ceramics with a requirement of portfolios and student displays and entries into a variety of competitions. Mass Media Arts selections will include courses in Journalism, Web Design, and online publication of the Dewey school newspaper/magazine.

K56M

Visual Art & Design

Ed. Opt.

68

438

10

10

21K540

STEM – Robotics/Space Science

Students will be exposed to and study the field of STEM (Science, Technology, Math, and Engineering) for college and career readiness, using learning modules and hands-on coursework through Robotics, Computer Programming, Engineering Design (CAD) and NASA resources. Students will compete in the annual FIRST Robotics Competition and other Technology fairs and expositions.

K56S

Science & Math

Ed. Opt.

68

360

10

4

21K540

Theatre Arts and Dance

Students will experience an exciting program in Theatre 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.

K56T

Performing Arts

Ed. Opt.

68

313

10

14

21K559

Life Academy High School for Film and Music

L38A

Visual Art & Design

Limited Unscreened

81

328

10

10

27Q262

Channel View School for Research

Q97X

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

670

None

None

21K572

Expeditionary Learning School for Community Learners

Interdisciplinary college and career preparatory program using hands-on project-based learning to develop leadership and scholarship.

L34A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

134

None

None

21K620

Culinary Arts

State certified three-year sequence in the culinary arts. Internships available for eligible students. All students must take industry exams for certification.

K67A

Culinary Arts

Ed. Opt.

56

304

20

13

21K620

Information Technology

State certified program in A + Computer Repair and Networking. Students learn computer maintenance, operating systems and troubleshooting. Internships available for eligible students. All students take the IC3 and A+ exams for certification. Students are prepared for college and industry positions.

K67E

Computer Science & Technology

Ed. Opt.

56

270

20

4

21K620

Health Career Profession

Preparation for entry level positions in the health field, as well as admissions to two- and four-year colleges.

K67H

Health Professions

Ed. Opt.

60

172

None

None

21K620

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

State certified three-year sequence including air conditioning and refrigeration. Internships and union opportunities available for eligible students. All students must take industry exams for certification.

K67M

Engineering

Ed. Opt.

28

86

10

0

21K620

Automotive Technology

Three-year NATEF & state certified sequence, work on live vehicles. Courses: Steering & Suspension, Brakes, Electricity/Electronics & Engine Performance. Must take industry exams for certification. Internships available for eligible students.

K67N

Engineering

Ed. Opt.

56

229

20

4