2016 DOE High School Programs

12X388

Pan American International High School at Monroe

Y26A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened: Language

108

258

2 per seat

12X478

The Cinema School

The Cinema School offers a rigorous liberal arts college preparatory curriculum and a four-year curriculum in filmmaking.

Y42A

Film/Video

Screened

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Levels 3.0-4.5

Levels 3.0-4.5

81

1033

13 per seat

8

52

7 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

12X479

Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School

Y43A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

324

4 per seat

10

48

5 per seat

12X511

Bronx Envision

Y54A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

823

8 per seat

5

63

13 per seat

12X521

The Metropolitan Soundview High School

Y55A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

659

6 per seat

12X550

High School of World Cultures

The High School of World Cultures consists of English Language Learners (ELLs). We offer a range of ELL programs, including Dual Language English-Spanish program as well as a traditional free standing ESL program.

X09X

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened: Language

95

210

2 per seat

12X682

Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School

X91A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

110

573

5 per seat

5

51

10 per seat

12X684

Academy For Excellence

An accelerated Regents testing program that enables students to earn Advanced Regents Diplomas and become eligible to take AP tests and college level courses.

X93A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Ed. Opt.

100

712

7 per seat

12X684

Dance

A co-ed dance program teaching various techniques in ballet, modern, jazz, tap and choreography, culminating in college preparatory auditions.

X93P

Performing Arts

Audition

Review

Review

Students must participate in both a ballet and modern dance class. Dress in appropriate attire - leotard and tights. Please contact the school for more audition information.

50

110

2 per seat

15

19

1 per seat

Attendance

Note that program offers common audition components.

12X692

Monroe Academy of Visual Design

Four years of art in addition to high school graduation requirements

X75A

Visual Art & Design

Ed. Opt.

117

685

6 per seat

10

43

4 per seat

13K265

Visual Arts

Painting, drawing, art of advertisement and design, dimensional design, art history, textile, photography, product promotion, cartoon design illustration, sculpture.

K42A

Visual Art & Design

Audition

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Students must present a portfolio of 10-20 pieces of original work including still life, human figure and imaginative drawing. Students must be able to discuss your portfolio, artistic interests and area of study. Students must take an in-person drawing test.

23

133

6 per seat

5

4

1 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Performance/Arts course grades

13K265

Vocal Music

Theory, history, ear and vocal training, performance and beginning keyboard, songwriting, Mass Chorus, Gospel Choir, Quartet Ensembles.

K42B

Performing Arts

Audition

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Students must perform a song (classical, popular, or gospel) a cappella. Rhythm and tonal memory, improvisational skills, intonation, accuracy of pitch, breath support and diction will be tested.

19

100

5 per seat

5

3

1 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Performance/Arts course grades

13K265

Dance

Foundations of ballet, jazz and modern dance techniques, dance history, choreography, costume design and African dance.

K42C

Performing Arts

Audition

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Students will take part in an abbreviated dance class, in which they will do barre work, exercises center floor, practice movement across the floor and learn a short combination. Students must also have a 2 minute dance solo prepared, reflective of modern, jazz, ballet, or ethnic dance techniques. Appropriate dance attire is required (leotard and tights for girls; black dance pants and white t-shirt for boys). Students must have their music on a CD or iPod.

18

102

6 per seat

5

1

-

Attendance and Punctuality

Performance/Arts course grades

13K265

Drama

Acting, voice and diction, theatre history, dramatic literature, set design, improv.

K42D

Performing Arts

Audition

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Students must perform a memorized monologue and an impromptu reading. Attire that allows free movement is required.

15

62

4 per seat

5

2

-

Attendance and Punctuality

Performance/Arts course grades

13K265

Instrumental Music

Music theory and history, techniques and performance; music composition, music analysis; conducting, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Concert Band, Small Ensembles.

K42E

Performing Arts

Audition

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Students must perform a prepared selection and two major scales. Sight reading, rhythm and tonal memory will be tested.

15

34

2 per seat

5

1

-

Attendance and Punctuality

Performance/Arts course grades

13K350

The Urban Assembly School of Music and Art

L02R

Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design

Limited Unscreened

108

509

5 per seat

10

18

2 per seat

13K419

Science Skills Center

Focuses on using hands-on and research techniques.

K78A

Science & Math

Ed. Opt.

88

343

4 per seat

10

9

1 per seat

13K419

Gateway Honors

Challenging academic program that prepares students for majors in scientific studies at competitive universities.

K78B

Science & Math

Screened

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 80-100

Levels 3.0-4.5

Levels 3.0-4.5

68

102

2 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

13K419

Project Lead the Way

Challenging courses in the field of engineering.

K78C

Engineering

Screened

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 80-100

Levels 3.0-4.5

Levels 3.0-4.5

68

148

2 per seat

5

6

1 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

13K419

Humanities and the Arts

Challenging courses in writing, research, social sciences, humanities and the arts.

K78D

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 80-100

Levels 3.0-4.5

Levels 3.0-4.5

34

69

2 per seat

5

5

1 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

13K419

Early College Pharmacology

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.

K78F

Health Professions

Ed. Opt.

34

New Program

13K419

Computer Technology

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

K78G

Computer Science & Technology

Screened

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 80-100

Levels 3.0-4.5

Levels 3.0-4.5

34

New Program

Attendance and Punctuality

13K430

Science Engineering

Admission to this Specialized High School is based solely on the score obtained on the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). Students should speak to their guidance counselors in the Fall to register for the SHSAT.

NO CODE

Science & Math

Test

1400

23100

17 per seat

34

1543

45 per seat

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 counselor in the Fall to register for the SHSAT.

13K439

Brooklyn International High School

Thematic-based, interdisciplinary course structure.

K53A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened: Language

81

643

8 per seat

13K483

Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice

Law-themed program for all students.

K08X

Law & Government

Limited Unscreened

108

1283

12 per seat

10

40

4 per seat

13K499

Law and Leadership Institute

Students study the art of public speaking and persuasion, and take introductory courses in debate, law/ethics, and public policy.

K85A

Law & Government

Ed. Opt.

125

304

2 per seat

15

12

1 per seat

13K499

Science and Health Institute

Students will take courses which will provide hands-on learning opportunities in the fields of medical science and health.

K85D

Health Professions

Ed. Opt.

125

294

2 per seat

10

15

2 per seat

13K527

The Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women

L54A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

271

3 per seat

10

New Program

13K595

Technology

Courses in fundamental and advanced technology; opportunities for our students to work with and learn from school partners in education and specialists in the field.

K95A

Computer Science & Technology

Screened

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Review

Review

41

2298

56 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Math/Writing assignment

Portfolio of student work

Group interview: Please contact the school for more information

13K595

Health Professions

Introduction to health professions; in addition to required and advanced courses, students have opportunities to work and learn in state-of-the-art labs and facilities.

K95B

Health Professions

Screened

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Review

Review

40

1273

32 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Math/Writing assignment

Portfolio of student work

Group interview: Please contact the school for more information

13K605

Multimedia Internet Technology

Students study HTML webpage programming, Javascript, image editing, motion graphics, visual design principles, advanced motion editing, mobile application development and website hosting. Industry certifications include Adobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Flash.

K70C

Visual Art & Design

Screened

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Levels 2.0-4.5

Levels 2.0-4.5

75

332

4 per seat

25

16

1 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

13K605

Culinary Arts

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene provides a free curriculum online. Students in Culinary programs take fifteen lessons in order to prepare for the exam which is given off site at a testing facility. If students complete the 15 hours of instruction the school will register the students for the exam. Students who take and pass the exam will earn the Food Protection certification.

K70D

Culinary Arts

Ed. Opt.

50

383

8 per seat

13K605

Electrical Installation and Practice

Students study residential and commercial wiring and application, solar energy and applications, energy auditing, fiber optic and network cabling, and motor controls. Industry certifications include C-TECH and OSHA.

K70E

Engineering

Screened

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Levels 2.0-4.5

Levels 2.0-4.5

50

249

5 per seat

10

5

1 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

13K605

Brooklyn STEAM Center

The Brooklyn S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Center provides a CTE focus on a range of courses in four industry areas: information technology, graphics, engineering, and architecture. The program includes innovative technical training leading to certification and opportunities to earn college credit and will also offer opportunities to complete work-based learning sequences (e.g. internships) to provide pathways to employment and/or post-secondary credentials.

K70H

Engineering

Screened

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Levels 2.5-4.5

Levels 2.5-4.5

30

New Program

Attendance and Punctuality

13K605

Computer Information Systems and Repair

Students develop skills in computer repair and maintenance, network design, and infrastructure support with a focus on supporting network security. Industry certifications include IC3, A+ and CISCO CCENT.

K70I

Computer Science & Technology

Screened

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Levels 2.0-4.5

Levels 2.0-4.5

50

358

7 per seat

10

12

1 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

13K670

Humanities

For students interested in all facets of learning; extensive literary, writing, and research courses to sample; interdisciplinary curriculum that includes technology, humanities, and social sciences.

K71B

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Scores 80-100

Review

Scores 80-100

Review

Levels 3.0-4.5

Levels 3.0-4.5

60

896

15 per seat

5

47

9 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Interview: Students can schedule a school tour or interview during Open House dates. Speak with your guidance counselor to make an appointment.

13K670

Media Communication

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

K71E

Communications

Screened

Scores 80-100

Review

Scores 80-100

Review

Levels 3.0-4.5

Levels 3.0-4.5

60

772

13 per seat

5

24

5 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Interview: Students can schedule a school tour or interview during Open House dates. Speak with your guidance counselor to make an appointment.

13K670

Pre-Engineering

Training related to the field of engineering; courses in math and science and the requirement of maintaining an 80 or above average in these areas.

K71J

Engineering

Screened

Review

Scores 80-100

Review

Scores 80-100

Levels 3.0-4.5

Levels 3.0-4.5

60

962

16 per seat

5

32

6 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Interview: Students can schedule a school tour or interview during Open House dates. Speak with your guidance counselor to make an appointment.

13K670

Pre-Medicine

An introduction to the health professions; intensive coursework in math and science and exposure to various opportunities in the medical field.

K71K

Health Professions

Screened

Review

Scores 80-100

Review

Scores 80-100

Levels 3.0-4.5

Levels 3.0-4.5

60

948

16 per seat

5

43

9 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Interview: Students can schedule a school tour or interview during Open House dates. Speak with your guidance counselor to make an appointment.

13K674

City Polytechnic High School of Engineering, Architecture and Technology

L59A

Engineering

Limited Unscreened

108

1488

14 per seat

14K071

Visual Art and Design

Fine Arts including painting, drawing, graphics and computer graphics.

K11A

Visual Art & Design

Audition

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Prepare a portfolio of 8-15 pieces of original work. Include examples of observational drawings. Complete up to three drawing assignments at the audition. Check school’s website for examples. They may include: the human figure, and drawing from observation or imagination.

25

73

3 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Note that program offers common audition components.

18K637

Academy for Conservation and the Environment

L44A

Environmental Science

Limited Unscreened

81

244

3 per seat

14K071

Instrumental Music

Instrumental music, including participation in the Super Band.

K11B

Performing Arts

Audition

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

You may audition on more than one instrument. Perform a prepared solo selection. Bring your own instrument(s) (except piano, tuba, double bass, harp, percussion and guitar amplifiers, which are provided by the school). Audition includes on-site music tasks (may include singing back melodic patterns, tapping back rhythmic patterns, play selected scales, or completing a sight reading, music theory or improvisation task).

12

17

1 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Note that program offers common audition components.

14K071

Theater Arts

Provides students of all ability levels with foundational skills in theater. Through regular practice, assessments, and performance students develop the skills to become actors and actresses in a variety of genres.

K11E

Performing Arts

Audition

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Perform two contrasting monologues (one minute each). Perform an on-demand dramatic or movement activity (e.g. impromptu reading from provided script or improvisation). Wear attire that allows free movement.

25

New Program

Attendance and Punctuality

Note that program offers common audition components.

14K071

Juan Morel Campos Secondary School

K11X

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

68

154

2 per seat

10

4

-

14K322

Foundations Academy

K18R

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

77

1 per seat

10

7

1 per seat

14K449

Brooklyn Latin

Admission to this Specialized High School is based solely on the score obtained on the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). Students should speak to their guidance counselors in the Fall to register for the SHSAT.

NO CODE

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Test

150

16723

111 per seat

20

1067

53 per seat

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 counselor in the Fall to register for the SHSAT.

14K454

Green School: An Academy for Environmental Careers

L27A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

66

185

3 per seat

10

6

1 per seat

14K454

Early College Initiative

Ninth grade students take extra English classes in preparation to score above a 75 on the ELA Regents as freshmen, qualifying them to participate in the New York College of Technology’s CUNY College Now program. From tenth through twelfth grade, students have the opportunity to complete up to 18 fully-funded college credits and internship placements off-campus while participating in AP courses on the Green School campus.

L27B

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Levels 2.0-4.5

Levels 2.0-4.5

30

68

2 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

14K454

Transitional Bilingual

We simultaneously develop students’ English and Spanish language skills through courses in Spanish literature, bilingual mathematics, English taught by native speakers, and through a project-based, interdisciplinary program emphasizing bilingual speaking and writing.

L27C

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened: Language

20

38

2 per seat