2016 DOE High School Programs

14K474

Medical Professions

Focuses on Science, Math and Technology; courses include Anatomy, Physiology, Laboratory Techniques, First Aid, Medical Billing and Coding.

K87A

Health Professions

Ed. Opt.

119

598

5 per seat

15

36

2 per seat

14K474

Gateway: Mathematics and Science Institute

Challenging academic program that prepares students for majors in scientific studies at competitive universities; offers Honors, AP, and CUNY College Now courses.

K87G

Science & Math

Ed. Opt.

60

276

5 per seat

14K474

Instrumental Music

Courses in three concert bands, two jazz bands, chamber groups, and music history.

K87H

Performing Arts

Limited Unscreened

34

121

4 per seat

10

8

1 per seat

14K474

Fine Art

Courses in art history, drawing, painting, graphic arts, sculpture, stage design, AP Studio Art (2-D & 3-D Design, Drawing).

K87I

Visual Art & Design

Limited Unscreened

34

209

6 per seat

10

19

2 per seat

14K477

Legal Studies

Study of criminal, civil, constitutional, business and family law, current legal issues, activist/politics and law.

K86A

Law & Government

Ed. Opt.

200

309

2 per seat

10

16

2 per seat

14K477

Computer Forensics Program

Investigate simulated crime scenes using computers and technology to research and analyze data; onsite mock courtroom trials.

K86B

Law & Government

Ed. Opt.

34

166

5 per seat

10

4

-

14K478

Computer Science/Networking

Challenging program which integrates programming, Internet research, systems analysis and specialized Cisco Networks curriculum leading to the Certified Network Engineer Certification.

K88A

Computer Science & Technology

Ed. Opt.

80

748

9 per seat

10

22

2 per seat

14K478

Business & Finance

College & career preparatory program for careers related to the business and finance sectors; curriculum developed by the National Academy Foundation (NAF); receives support from corporate partners.

K88B

Business

Ed. Opt.

80

511

6 per seat

10

17

2 per seat

14K478

Gateway: Mathematics and Science Institute for Pre-College Education

Challenging academic program that prepares students for majors in scientific studies at competitive universities; offers Honors, AP and CUNY College Now courses.

K88C

Science & Math

Screened

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Levels 3.0-4.5

Levels 3.0-4.5

60

185

3 per seat

10

8

1 per seat

Attendance

Demonstrated Interest: school visit

18K642

Urban Action Academy

L50A

Law & Government

Limited Unscreened

108

232

2 per seat

14K478

Music Major

The High School for Enterprise, Business and Technology offers a music major, with a 10-credit sequence of courses, plus additional classes that meet in small groups. This sequence fulfills the requirements for the Advanced Regents Diploma.

K88D

Performing Arts

Limited Unscreened

25

137

6 per seat

14K488

Brooklyn Preparatory High School

K07X

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

116

1066

9 per seat

10

22

2 per seat

14K558

Architecture and Design

Introduction to architecture, design, engineering and historic architectural preservation. Students participate in paid professional internships and college portfolio review.

K09X

Architecture

Limited Unscreened

150

969

7 per seat

14K561

Williamsburg Preparatory School

K39X

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

152

1631

11 per seat

5

38

8 per seat

14K586

Lyons Community School

L39A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

401

5 per seat

10

15

2 per seat

14K610

Automotive Service Center Specialist

Students in our Automotive Service Center Specialist program are required to complete 1000 hours of work in the areas of engine performance, electronics, brakes, and transmissions. Students must successfully complete industry based assessments and the required hours to be eligible for Work Based Learning and internships. Successful completion of the program results in CTE Certification and ASE/NATEF entry level certifications.

K60J

Engineering

Ed. Opt.

60

267

5 per seat

20

6

-

14K610

Automotive Business Technology, Computer Repair & Electronics

Students in our Business Technology program are required to take courses in Accounting, Marketing, Business Writing, and Virtual Enterprise. Incoming students will be eligible for internships and will participate in local and State competitions.

K60L

Engineering

Ed. Opt.

30

177

6 per seat

30

3

-

14K610

Engineering

Comprehensive pre-engineering program with emphasis on manufacturing, design & robotics; rigorous curriculum includes computer-aided design, using Project Lead The Way (PLTW) curriculum & hands-on application culminating in prototype development.

K60R

Engineering

Limited Unscreened

60

186

3 per seat

10

4

-

14K610

Mechanical Engineering

Students in our Mechanical Engineering program complete a minimum of four math courses and a three-year engineering sequence by the time they graduate. Students will learn how to use technology such as AutoCAD to take their ideas from concept stage to the production stage. Extracurricular opportunities such as Robotics and SKILLS USA will afford students the opportunity to continue to develop their skills.

K60S

Engineering

Screened

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Levels 2.0-4.5

Levels 2.0-4.5

30

137

5 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Demonstrated Interest: school visit

14K610

Law Enforcement Academy

Students in our Law Enforcement Academy will complete a series of courses ranging from the History of Crime through computer forensics. Students will participate in Moot Court, a variety of inter-state trips, and will be eligible for internships and Work Based Learning opportunities.

K60T

Law & Government

Limited Unscreened

30

131

4 per seat

10

1

-

14K614

The Young Women’s Leadership School of Brooklyn

L66A

Science & Math

Screened

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Levels 2.0-4.5

Levels 2.0-4.5

81

188

2 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Writing prompt and group interview at Open House

14K632

Frances Perkins Academy

Students examine contemporary and historical topics in literature, philosophy, history, performance and the visual arts in world civilizations and cultures. Through class discussions and writing, students learn to interpret literary, historical, and philosophical texts while enhancing their ability to conduct independent critical assessment of documents and ideas.

L47A

Visual Art & Design

Limited Unscreened

81

130

2 per seat

10

3

-

14K632

Academy of Arts and Media

The Art program emphasizes drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and ceramics where students develop creative problem-solving and technical skills. The Media program is designed to develop innovators in image and sound through a foundation in the culture, techniques, and processes of filmmaking. Classes will take you through all modes of film and video allowing you to shape your own artistic vision.

L47B

Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design

Limited Unscreened

30

New Program

5

New Program

14K685

El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice

Project-focused curriculum including leadership classes, integrated arts, SAT, college and Regents prep, portfolio assessment.

K75A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Ed. Opt.

55

427

8 per seat

15K423

Brooklyn Frontiers High School

Selection Criteria: Students must attend an Open House and personalized intake meeting.

L69A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

65

193

3 per seat

15K429

Global Arts Institute

A college preparatory program that provides a rigorous and challenging curriculum. In their sophomore year, students choose an area of concentration in one of the following: Digital Cinema Production, Visual Art and Design, Music Production and Performance, or Business and Technology. All students are eligible to apply to AVID and encouraged to take AP and CUNY College Now courses.

K79A

Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design

Screened

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Levels 2.5-4.5

Levels 2.5-4.5

120

280

2 per seat

10

10

1 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

19K404

Academy for Young Writers

L22A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

611

8 per seat

19K502

FDNY High School for Fire and Life Safety

K62X

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

602

6 per seat

15K429

Digital Arts and Media

Preparation for art careers using digital technology; includes graphic design, computer programming, digital film and photography, web design, Photoshop and Final Cut Pro.

K79B

Visual Art & Design

Screened

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Levels 2.5-4.5

Levels 2.5-4.5

60

New Program

Attendance and Punctuality

15K429

Business and Technology Institute

The Business and Technology Institute offers dedicated students a concentration in introductory business and computer science courses. This three year sequence includes project based explorations of business and management structures and an introduction to computer science. Included in this sequence are courses in web design, coding, programming and computer data anaylsis.

K79C

Business

Screened

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Levels 2.5-4.5

Levels 2.5-4.5

40

New Program

Attendance and Punctuality

15K448

Brooklyn School for Collaborative Studies

K03R

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

90

538

6 per seat

8

17

2 per seat

15K462

Secondary School for Law

Program emphasizes the study of law; opportunities for mentoring, internships and mock trial/moot court.

K22A

Law & Government

Ed. Opt.

125

500

4 per seat

10

15

2 per seat

15K463

Secondary School for Journalism

Real-world applications of publishing, audio and visual formats, multimedia productions, speaker series, field trips, as well as the history and moral and ethical responsibilities of those in the field of journalism.

K29A

Communications

Screened

Scores 75-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

125

226

2 per seat

20

9

1 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Demonstrated Interest: school visit

15K464

College Preparatory

Students research questions they want to answer. Using current technology, they consult expert sources and review their prior knowledge. Like all researchers, they use multimedia to present their findings to panels of their peers.

K27A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Ed. Opt.

125

486

4 per seat

15K497

Advanced Placement Program

Within the International Baccalaureate framework, students will complete core and interdisciplinary classes as they prepare for AP courses in their tenth through twelfth grades. Our partnership with New York City Tech enables upperclassmen to earn college credits during their junior and senior years through the CUNY College Now Program.

K21A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Review

Review

80

151

2 per seat

30

New Program

Attendance and Punctuality

Demonstrated Interest: school visit

Interview and Writing exercise: Please contact Stu Chasabenis at Stu.Chasabenis@k497.org to schedule an interview.

16K498

Academy for Social Justice

Study of Criminal, Civil, Family Law, Politics and Social Activism. Participation in Internships and Community Service.

K49B

Law & Government

Screened

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Levels 2.0-4.5

Levels 2.0-4.5

76

624

8 per seat

10

23

2 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

15K497

International Culinary Institute

The International Culinary Institute is a four-year, rigorous sequence of courses designed to train future chefs, small business entrepreneurs, and managers. Entering freshmen are programmed for introductory kitchen skills and entrepreneurship. Within the International Baccalaureate framework and our partnership with C-CAP, students complete internships working under local area restaurant chefs.

K21B

Culinary Arts

Screened

Scores 70-100

Scores 70-100

Scores 65-100

Scores 65-100

Review

Review

50

204

4 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Interview and Writing exercise: Please contact Stu Chasabenis at Stu.Chasabenis@k497.org to schedule an interview.

Interview and Writing exercise: Please contact Stu Chasabenis at Stu.Chasabenis@k497.org to schedule an interview.

15K519

American Studies

Students have the opportunity to explore living history through the arts, the environment, literacy and technology. Partnerships with the Brooklyn Historical Society and Weeksville Heritage Center enhance these expeditionary learning experiences.

K91A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Ed. Opt.

100

360

4 per seat

23

16

1 per seat

15K519

Pre-Law Institute

Students are introduced to topics and professional opportunities in the fields of criminal, constitutional, family and civil law. Students engage in legal research as they study current legal issues.

K91B

Law & Government

Ed. Opt.

150

441

3 per seat

10

16

2 per seat

15K592

Khalil Gibran International Academy

L61A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

189

2 per seat

10

2

-

15K656

Art

Visual Art classes, including Foundational Art, Advanced Drawing, Painting, Sculpture and Senior Portfolio Preparation class.

K47J

Visual Art & Design

Audition

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.

81

475

6 per seat

5

11

2 per seat

Note that program offers common audition components.

15K656

Instrumental Music

Intensive program which will develop the student’s technique, creativity and expression while teaching the musical literature of the classical and popular genres of Western culture.

K47K

Performing Arts

Audition

Beginners are welcome. 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.

40

126

3 per seat

10

0

-

Note that program offers common audition components.

15K656

Dance

Technique classes in ballet, modern and jazz; two years of specialty classes in choreography, composition, and pointe.

K47L

Performing Arts

Audition

Participate in both a ballet class and a modern dance class. Female applicants must wear a leotard, footless or convertible tights and ballet shoes. Males should wear a fitted t-shirt, black leggings, fitted black sweatpants or black tights, and ballet shoes. A brief exam will be given to determine their level of dance knowledge.

50

364

7 per seat

16

18

1 per seat

Note that program offers common audition components.

15K656

Vocal Music

Intensive study of music theory, vocal production and performance; a repertoire that includes classical, jazz, gospel, and folk.

K47M

Performing Arts

Audition

Perform a song without accompaniment. Audition includes on-site music tasks (e.g., sing back melodic patterns and tap back rhythmic patterns).

38

322

9 per seat

10

15

2 per seat

Note that program offers common audition components.

15K656

Drama

Students will have the opportunity to explore a vast spectrum of theater work, including acting, voice and diction, movement, theater history, set design, directing and creating original work

K47R

Performing Arts

Audition

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.

45

219

5 per seat

5

14

3 per seat

Note that program offers common audition components.

15K667

Sunset Park High School

L58A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

324

1081

3 per seat

15K684

Millennium Brooklyn

L63A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Levels 3.0-4.5

Levels 3.0-4.5

170

2396

14 per seat

5

75

15 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

16K393

Frederick Douglass Academy IV Secondary School

K33R

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

202

3 per seat

16K455

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.

K10A

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

16K455

Smart Scholars Early College Program

The Smart Scholars Early College Program is comprised of a rigorous curriculum which endeavors to prepare students for college level courses. During their tenure, scholars will fulfill the New York State high school requirements while obtaining 20 transferable college credits.

K10E

Science & Math

Screened

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Levels 3.0-4.5

Levels 3.0-4.5

50

254

5 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Demonstrated special talent

Demonstrated Interest: school visit