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ELIGIBILITY
  • Priority to students who attend an information session
  • Then to New York City residents

SITE ACCESSIBILITY
  • N/A

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
  • Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT)
  • SETSS

ELL PROGRAMS
  • ESL

ENROLLMENT (10/31/2006)
  • Total Students: 196
  • School Opened: Sep 2006
  • Grades Served (2008 - 2009): 9,10,11
  • Expected Grade Configuration: 09-12

SCHOOL STATISTICS AND REPORTS
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IN THEIR OWN WORDS
We are a new, exciting and innovative Career and Technical Education (CTE) school preparing students for college, technical school, and/or apprenticeships in the fields of the building trades, engineering and architecture. Our school will be developing small learning communities focused around the following themes: construction trades & management, engineering and architectural design. The instructional program is supported by a new stand-alone, state-of-the-art facility which houses specialized laboratories for computer-aided design, mechanical drafting, technical drawing, model building and construction technology. We are proudly partnered with many of New York City's finest construction trades, construction management, architecture and engineering companies, which support the overall work of our school and the unique experiences of students and teachers. There will be many wonderful opportunities for apprenticeships, internships and advanced study.

COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Programs: Themed/integrated curriculum and courses geared for college preparation, career opportunities, internships, mentoring, industry certification, post-secondary apprenticeship opportunities; Honors courses that offer opportunities for Advanced Placement classes in the 11th or 12th grade and/or College Now

PARTNERSHIPS
  • Cultural/Arts Organizations: Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, New York Center for Architecture
  • Not-for-Profit: National Academy Foundation (NAF), National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME)
  • Corporate: Turner Construction, New York City Department of Design & Construction, New York City School Construction Authority, USA TODAY Dream Job
  • Other: Mayor’s Commission on Construction Opportunity, Building Trades Council (MCCO), Building Trades Employers Association (BTEA), Construction Skills 2000, Non-Traditional Employment for Women (NEW)
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Leadership & Support: Student Government, Student Leadership
Academic: Field Trips, Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) Mentor Program
Clubs: Drama, Computer; additional clubs will be formed based on student interest

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS
Boys: Basketball
Girls: Basketball, JV Softball

SCHOOL SPORTS
Volleyball, Handball, Bowling
PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2006 PROGRAM SEATS 2006 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Construction Trades & Management (Engineering)
Integrated program that leads to national certification aligned with industry standards. Students are prepared for entry level positions in construction trades and management.
Q83A Screened 9 150 1325
10 N/A N/A
Scores
  • English:(75-100)
  • Math:(75-100)
  • Social Studies:(75-100)
  • Science:(75-100)
Standardized Test Scores:
  • Math Level(s): 2-4
  • English Language Arts Level(s): 2-4
Requirements:
  • Review of Attendance & Punctuality

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2006 PROGRAM SEATS 2006 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Architectural & Engineering Design (Architecture)
Architectural drafting; Architectural and technical drawing; Computer Aided Design; Project Lead the Way Engineering which entails the rigor and content of an engineering curriculum
Q83B Screened 9 N/A N/A
10 N/A N/A
Scores
  • English:(80-100)
  • Math:(80-100)
  • Social Studies:(80-100)
  • Science:(80-100)
Standardized Test Scores:
  • Math Level(s): 3-4
  • English Language Arts Level(s): 3-4
Requirements:
  • Review of Attendance & Punctuality
Engineering Screened, Architecture Screened
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • Our school observes a uniform dress code (school polo shirt with school enblem; jeans are not allowed)
  • Extended Day Program

OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION
November 2007; Date(s) will be distributed at the High School Fairs

DID YOU KNOW?
  • We have a state-of-the-art music wing in the school.
  • We have a state-of-the-art theater that contains high quality audio visual equipment.
HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY
High School for Construction Trades, Engineering and Architecture, DBN 27Q650 , Borough of Queens