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ELIGIBILITY
  • Then to Bronx students
  • Then to New York City residents
  • Priority to continuing 8th graders

SITE ACCESSIBILITY
  • Functionally Accessible

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
  • SETSS
  • Special Class

ELL PROGRAMS
  • ESL

PROGRESS REPORT
YearGrade LevelGrade
2009ES/MSA
2008ES/MSB
2008HS A

QUALITY REVIEW
YearScore
2009N/A
2008Well Developed
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Our school offers a small academically challenging high school experience to students with a desire to enter the fields of medical science and health careers. Science courses are embedded into all curricula areas. At our school, the first three years of study are devoted to the completion of all New York City requirements for graduation and examinations, while the last year is devoted to College Now coursework. Over the course of their high school experience, students will become “resident experts” in a particular field or topic of their choosing and will be required to compile a variety of reports, experiments and artifacts culminating in a senior year presentation to their peers.

COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Programs: Students have the opportunity to shadow health care professionals during the school day, after-school, weekends and in the summer. Students apply to this competitive program and conduct research under the supervision of trained personnel in various areas.
Language Classes: Spanish
Advanced Placement Courses: English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Spanish Language

PARTNERSHIPS
  • Community-Based Organizations: United Way, The Leadership Program
  • Hospital Outreach: Rockefeller University, Bronx-Westchester Health Education Center (Area Health Education Center, AHEC), Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
  • Higher Education Institutions: Rockefeller University, Hunter College School of Public Health, Bronx Community College, Hostos Community College, Lehman College
  • Cultural/Arts Organizations: The New York Pops
  • Not-for-Profit: Harlem Children’s Society
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Leadership & Support: Student Government, Senior Council
Academic: School Newsletter, National Honor Society
Clubs: Modern Dance, Chess

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS
Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball
Girls: Basketball, Outdoor Track, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2007 PROGRAM SEATS 2007 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Medical and Health Sciences (Health Professions)
X56A Screened 9 81 1249
10 10 51
Scores
  • English:(75-100)
  • Math:(75-100)
  • Social Studies:(75-100)
  • Science:(75-100)
Standardized Test Scores:
  • Math Level(s): 3-4
  • English Language Arts Level(s): 3-4
Requirements:
  • Review of Attendance & Punctuality
  • Writing Sample
Health Professions Screened
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • Our school observes a uniform dress code. Students are required to wear the hunter green medical scrub approved uniform (without alterations) at all times in the building.
  • Extended Day Program (nine periods of instruction, 8:00 AM - 2:56 PM)
  • We follow a self-contained model for all grades. Students stay in the same classroom and teachers rotate to classes.
  • A minimum of 92.00% attendance is a requisite to apply to our program.
  • 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.

OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION
Saturday, November 1st, 2008 at 10:00 AM

SHOWCASE INFORMATION
Bronx High School for Medical Science was founded in 2002 and has graduated 55 students as part of a three year accelerated program. Ninety-one per cent of our graduates are attending the college of their choice.

DID YOU KNOW?
  • In September 2005, the High School for Medical Science opened the Dr. Mary E. Walker Medical Science Academy, serving grades 6-8.
  • Our school has a fully equipped, state-of-the-art Forensics Laboratory.
  • Our students are currently completing research internships at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Jacobi Medical Center.
  • Our students have presented Research Projects at the Harlem Science Street Fair, supporting the Harlem Children's Society.
HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Bronx High School for Medical Science, DBN 10X413 , Borough of Bronx