School Phone Number
718-258-9283
Printed Name
Edward R. Murrow High School
Alphabetic Name Long
Edward R. Murrow High School
Grade Span 2014 2015 Min
9
Grade Span 2014 2015 Max
12
Bus
B11, B49, B6, B68, B9
Primary Address Line 1
1600 Avenue L
Ell Data
ESL; Transitional Bilingual Program: Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish
School Accessibility Description
Functionally Accessible
First Priority01
For Audition Programs only: Open to Brooklyn students or residents
Second Priority02
For K57A only: a. Priority to residents in Brooklyn Area A (beginning at the intersection of Bedford Avenue and LIRR to Avenue P to Coney Island Avenue, to Avenue K, to East 16th Street, to Avenue J, to East 15th Street to LIRR, to point of origin) b. Then to residents in Brooklyn Area B c. Then to Brooklyn students or residents
Third Priority03
For K57B only: Open only to students whose home language is Chinese (Mandarin)
Fourth Priority04
For K57C only: Open only to students whose home language is Spanish
Email
info@ermurrowhs.net
Independent Website
http://www.ermurrowhs.org
Overview Paragraph
Edward R. Murrow High School is a non-traditional educational environment. We take pride in preparing all students to be college ready, career ready, and life ready. Designated a “School of Excellence” by the United States Department of Education, Edward R. Murrow High School has a long tradition of offering a wide variety of courses that are enhanced by high-quality instruction. Here at Murrow, we also offer a wide range of extracurricular activities in a safe learning environment that helps students discover their interests as they learn to make their way in the world.
Program Highlights
Science Research (MSTAR Program), Math Seminar, Murrow Med Program, Journalism, Film Review, Psychology and Literature, Shakespeare, Law, Mock Trial, Holocaust/African/Latin Literature, Astronomy, Forensics, Marine Science, Statistics, Accounting, PowerPoint, Web Design, Business Law, Film Production, Photography, Digital Photography, Technical Theatre, Ceramics, Sculpture, Architectural Design, Fashion Design, Stage Construction and Design/Lighting/Costuming, Play Production; Jazz, Concert, Symphonic Bands; String, Chamber Orchestras; Guitar Ensemble; Women's Mixed, Gospel Chorus and Madrigal Choir; Piano, Guitar, Percussion, Virtual Enterprise, Part-time Co-op, College Now
Language Classes
Chinese, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish
Advanced Placement Courses
Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Economics: Macro, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, European History, French Language, Government and Politics: United States, Human Geography, Music Theory, Physics B, Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, Physics C: Mechanics, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Statistics, United States History
Extra Leadership Support
"The Magnet" Literary Magazine, "The Network" Newspaper, Anime, ASPIRA, Big Brother Big Sister, Holiday Concert, Chess Team, Council for Unity, Debate Team, Directors' and Playwright's Workshop, Girls Learn International, Guitar Fest, Intel Science Talent Search, Italian-American Association, Key Club, Leadership Council, Math Team, Mecca, Mock Trial, Moot Court, Murrow Cares (Charity Drives), Murrow Speakers' Bureau, National Honor Society, Peer Mediation/Conflict Resolution, Photography and Digital Art, Poets' Corner, SING, Student Alliance, Technical Theatre (Stage Crew), Two Dramatic Productions, Two Musical Productions, Virtual Enterprise, Vocal Fest, Vocal Tech, We The People, Winter and Spring Concerts, Yearbook. Students can choose to join over 50 different clubs and organizations.
Psal Sports Girls
Volleyball
School Sports
We offer a variety of after-school recreational and athletic activities, e.g. Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Soccer, Volleyball, Weight Training
Import Info Drop Down
Extended Day Program
Import Info Free Text
N/A
Open House Info
There will be three "Get Acquainted" evenings in the fall of 2013; check our school website for details. Information and dates will also be sent to all feeder schools.
Se Services
This school will provide students with disabilities the supports and services indicated on their IEPs.
Online Language Courses
N/A
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2013 Audition Dates
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All students auditioning for multiple programs will be able to do so on a single day (Last Name A - L on November 17, and Last Name M - Z on November 23). If you have any concerns, email Ms. S. Kontarinis, AP/Fine and Visual Arts (SKontar@schools.nyc.gov); Mr. T. Toriello, AP/Music (TToriel@schools.nyc.gov); and Mr. M. Bressi, AP/Communication Arts (MBressi@schools.nyc.gov).
Communitydistrictnumber
314
Loc
[-73.95996099999999,40.62045699999999]
Context
http://schema.org
Id
http://nyc.pediacities.com/Resource/School/edward_r_murrow_high_school
Location 1
1600 Avenue, L Brooklyn, NY, 11230