DOE High School Programs 2014-2015

09X263

Validus Preparatory Academy: An Expeditionary Learning School

X07R

Health Professions

Limited Unscreened

81

473

None

None

09X276

Leadership Institute

X06R

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

144

None

None

09X297

Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies

X81X

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

123

451

None

None

09X324

Bronx Early College Academy

Y36A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Levels 2-4

Levels 2-4

81

403

10

18

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

09X327

Comprehensive Model School Project (CMSP)

Y27A

Science & Math

Limited Unscreened

81

573

None

None

09X329

DreamYard Preparatory School

Y21A

Performing Arts

Limited Unscreened

108

349

10

34

09X350

New Directions Secondary School

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

X13A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

55

None

None

09X365

National Academy Foundation Media Communications

A hands-on approach to understanding mass media opportunities to develop career skills in video production, journalism, media arts, technology, with internships in various media outlets.

Y31B

Communications

Screened: Language

32

406

None

None

• Open only to New York City residents who have lived in the United States four years or fewer, whose home language is Spanish and are of limited English proficiency.

09X365

National Academy Foundation Institute for Computer Technology

Provides students with computer literacy, maintenance skills, knowledge of programming languages and the cognitive skills to solve programs through programming; four-year program includes literacy, maintenance and repair.

Y31C

Computer Science & Technology

Screened: Language

28

376

None

None

• Open only to New York City residents who have lived in the United States four years or fewer, whose home language is Spanish and are of limited English proficiency.

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

54

1504

5

66

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

Writing Sample

09X365

National Academy Foundation Computer Networking

Students become proficient in Cisco to take the Cisco Certified Networking Associate Exam (CCNA); successful completion of this program prepares students to install computer connections, program routers, and maintain computer networks.

Y31D

Computer Science & Technology

Screened: Language

32

217

None

None

• Open only to New York City residents who have lived in the United States four years or fewer, whose home language is Spanish and are of limited English proficiency.

09X403

Bronx International High School

X36A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened: Language

108

539

10

37

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, Bronx International High School seeks to build an incoming 9th grade class that is representative of students from all parts of the world.

09X404

School for Excellence

X46A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

457

10

24

09X412

Bronx High School of Business

Through a focus on business administration and entrepreneurship, students prepare for success at competitive colleges and universities.

X55A

Business

Limited Unscreened

108

336

10

33

09X413

Medical and Health Sciences

X56A

Health Professions

Screened

Levels 3-4

Levels 3-4

81

1157

5

42

Candidates that meet screening criteria will be invited to take a writing and math diagnostic assessment in our school before a final decision is made for admission.

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Writing Sample

09X505

Bronx School for Law, Government and Justice for New Students

X95A

Law & Government

Ed. Opt.

30

1361

5

64

09X505

Bronx School for Law, Government and Justice for Current Students

X95B

Law & Government

Screened

75

81

None

None

09X517

Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School

X63X

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

683

None

None

09X525

Bronx Leadership Academy

All law classes are taught by attorneys who bring their experience into the classroom. We seek to develop the critical-thinking skills of our students and expose them to issues involving ethics, justice and morality

X73A

Law & Government

Ed. Opt.

151

1175

15

51

09X543

Violin and Dance

Students take 55-minute group lessons in violin and dance three to five times a week; in dance, students learn the fundamental positions and movements of classical and modern dance; in violin, students learn the foundations of music, theory, and technique

X41A

Performing Arts

Limited Unscreened

108

487

None

None

09X564

Claremont International High School

Y64A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened: Language

81

343

None

None

Open only to New York City residents living in the United States whose home language is not English and are English Language Learners as per New York City Department of Education guidelines.

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

10X141

RKA Humanities

All 9th grade or accelerated subject areas

X80A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Levels 3-4

Levels 3-4

160

1181

None

None

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

10X213

Bronx Engineering & Technology Academy (BETA)

X61X

Engineering

Limited Unscreened

108

843

None

None

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.

60

325

5

6

10X225

Dance

Students develop their creativity, strength, alignment and teaching skills as they learn Modern Dance, Ballet, Composition Technology and Principles of Dance. Pedagogy is blended to help students develop their own unique voice as creators with competitive skills to succeed in the real world.

X20A

Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design

Audition

Be prepared to dance a short solo piece and to learn choreography. Bring (1) appropriate dance attire (i.e. leggings, sweatpants, unitards for boys, leotards for girls, footless tights, etc.). Please no shoes during your audition. (2) music (iPod, phone or CD) for your solo dance (3) a light snack

34

None

None

10X225

Drama

Students learn acting technique, scene study, voice and diction, movement, singing, theatre history, audition preparation, digital resume building, script analysis, directing, lighting design, and stagecraft. In addition, students explore performance and acting techniques for full stage classical, modern, and musical theatre productions as well as smaller studio settings.

X20B

Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design

Audition

Be prepared to perform a monologue for theatre that you have memorized or read to us. You can also choose to sing if you would like to demonstrate your vocal ability. Please bring (1) a musical soundtrack if you will be singing (iPod, phone or CD (2) a light snack.

34

None

None

10X445

The Bronx High School of Science

NO CODE

Science & Math

Test

750

19635

5

1006

Admission to this Specialized High School is based solely on the score obtained on the Specialized High Schools Admission Test (SHSAT). Students should speak to their guidance counselors in the Fall to register for the SHSAT. Guidance counselors will provide each student with an Admission Ticket indicating the date, location and time of the SHSAT. The ticket must be presented at the test site. Students should inform their guidance counselor if they are unable to test on the day assigned.

10X225

Visual Arts & Technology

Non Moving Image: Students develop their artistic skills as they progress through classroom assignments such as still life drawing, perspective drawing, portraiture, figure drawing, and abstract compositions using a variety of drawing, painting, and digital design media. TAPCo students have the opportunity to apply to the Fred Dolan Art Academy, a Saturday professional artist-led program that helps students develop their portfolios and secure scholarships for college. Moving Image: Students develop self-confidence in their creative, critical thinking and expressive process of the student as they build valuable artistic, literacy and technical skills in photography and video production with the added benefit of team building skills for application in college and work place. Students participate in the planning, production and presentation of multi-media projects for actual clients, which include individuals and organizations in and out of school.

X20C

Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design

Audition

Be prepared to share your artwork (drawing, painting, photography, or video) through a hardcopy portfolio or online. Please bring a light snack.

34

None

None

10X237

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

X62X

Health Professions

Limited Unscreened

135

832

None

None

10X243

West Bronx Academy for the Future

X59X

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

501

None

None

10X264

Bronx Academy for Software Engineering (BASE)

X18A

Computer Science & Technology

Limited Unscreened

108

1108

None

None

10X268

Kingsbridge International High School

X86R

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened: Language

108

343

None

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

846

10

44

10X342

International School for Liberal Arts

Y24A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened: Language

81

436

None

None

10X351

Bronx Collaborative High School

X19A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

515

10

47

10X353

World View High School

X89A

Communications

Limited Unscreened

108

317

10

22

10X368

Information and Network Technology Academy

X78A

Computer Science & Technology

Screened

Levels 3-4

Levels 3-4

136

720

None

None

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

10X374

Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy International High School

Y32A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

989

3

56

10X433

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Orientation to the teaching profession; determine knowledge and skills needed to become a teacher, and gain knowledge of instruction, planning and assessment as a pre-teacher assigned to assist in classrooms

X34A

Teaching

Limited Unscreened

108

366

10

33

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

Levels 2-4

Levels 2-4

108

1075

None

None

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

Writing Sample

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.

15

39

2

1

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

595

10

29

10X477

International Academy

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

X43B

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened: Language

54

267

5

16

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

Writing Sample

Interview

10X437

Fordham High School for the Arts

X51A

Performing Arts

Audition

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

1047

10

47

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

456

10

27

10X439

Law Enforcement Academy

The Law Enforcement Academy is a comprehensive four-year program that prepares students for collegiate studies in criminal justice as well as careers in law enforcement and emergency response. Courses including: forensic science, computer forensics, mock trial, moot court, criminology, and first aid are offered alongside rigorous Honors and Advanced Placement courses. Our school prepares students for college and beyond though the CUNY College Now Program. Partnerships with: Fordham University, John Jay College, Hogan-Lovells Law Firm, NYPD, FDNY, FBI, and The Justice Resource Center allow our program to offer students a broad range of practical experience in their chosen area of interest.

X53B

Law & Government

Limited Unscreened

54

None

None

10X439

Community Service Academy

The Community Service Academy is a comprehensive four-year program that prepares students for collegiate studies through service. It is our belief that all people, regardless of their socioeconomic status or ethnic background, can make meaningful contributions to humanity by serving others. Included in the rigorous curriculum are Honors and Advanced Placement courses. Our school prepares students for college and beyond though the CUNY College Now Program. Partnerships with: Fordham University, Capital One Bank, New York Cares, The New York Blood Center, Jewish Home Lifecare, Liberty Partnership Program, and numerous other charitable organizations allow our program to offer students a broad range of meaningful experiences.

X53C

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Ed. Opt.

54

None

None

10X440

Macy Honors Communities

Students will be challenged to excel academically and encouraged to develop leadership qualities and take advantage of many internship programs, summer programs and partnership opportunities. Students will be prepared to succeed at the most competitive colleges and universities through rigorous coursework which consists of honors-level core subjects that emphasize Math and the Sciences, and offers Advanced Placement and college courses. A strong academic foundation, coupled with enrichment opportunities, help to develop a well-rounded student who is prepared for higher education, and a productive citizen able to continue our school's successful legacy.

X10J

Science & Math

Screened

Levels 3-4

Levels 3-4

120

280

None

None

Review of Attendance & Punctuality

10X440

Medical Professions

In this program, students will explore the numerous career pathways available in the health professions. With rigorous courses and unique learning opportunities, students will acquire background knowledge to continue their studies in health careers after high school. Some potential careers might include medical technologists and assistants, nursing, patient care, medical billing, and veterinary studies.

X10A

Science & Math

Ed. Opt.

300

546

None

None

10X440

Newcomers'-Global Community

This program is for students who have been in the country for less than three years and are English Language Learners. The curriculum is designed to develop the students’ conversational language and writing skills using ESL strategies. After completing one full year of ELA instruction in the Newcomers’ Global Community, students will transition into one of our theme-based Small Learning Communities.

X10H

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened: Language

120

None

None