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ELIGIBILITY
  • Priority to Bronx students
  • Then to New York City residents

SITE ACCESSIBILITY
  • Functionally Accessible

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

ELL PROGRAMS
  • ESL

ENROLLMENT (10/31/2008)
  • Grades Served (2010 - 2011): 09,10,11,12

SCHOOL STATISTICS AND REPORTS
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IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Banana Kelly High School is a small high school in the South Bronx which focuses on building strong, positive relationships to support students’ growth and achievement. We believe in the three Cs: Communication, Collaboration and Community. Our staff works hard to make sure that each student is as cared for and supported in their academic and personal lives; we find greatness in every one of our students.

COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Programs: Integrated Math and Science Class required for 9th graders, Hands-on Fieldwork at the Bronx River, Education for Public Inquiry and International Citizenship (EPIIC), The Algebra Project, Theater, Advisory, Internship in the Hunts Point Neighborhood, SPARK
Language Classes: Spanish

PARTNERSHIPS
  • Community-Based Organizations: Aspira, SPARK, Mothers on the Move, Phipps Community Development Corporation (CDC), Sistas on the Rise, The Brotherhood Sister Sol, Nightstar, Unitas
  • Hospital Outreach: Montefiore Hospital Adolescent AIDS Outreach
  • Higher Education Institutions: Hostos Community College, Fordham University, Tufts University, Columbia University, Bard College, The City College of New York
  • Cultural/Arts Organizations: Women's Project, EPIC Theater, Mudbone Theater, American Globe Theater
  • Not-for-Profit: United Playaz
  • Corporate: Time Warner, Inc., Port Morris Tile and Marble Corporation
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Leadership & Support: Conflict Mediation, Violence Prevention, Building with Books, United Playaz
Academic: SAT Prep, Saturday School, After-school Tutoring
Artistic: Yearbook, Biannual Showcases, Annual Kite Festival
Clubs: Drama, Art, Girl's Kickboxing, Fitness, Spoken Word, Work Readiness, Dance, Cultural Exploration, Audiovisual, Capoeira, Jewelry Making

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS
Boys: Basketball
PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Banana Kelly High School (Humanities & Interdisciplinary)
X94A Ed. Opt. 9 N/A N/A
10 N/A N/A
Humanities & Interdisciplinary Ed. Opt.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • Our school observes a uniform dress code (dress pants, khakis or skirts below the knee and polo shirts/collared shirts all in solid colors: white, black, grey, khaki, navy blue)
  • The school day is from 8:40 AM to as late as 5:00 PM.
  • We expect that our students stay for extended day tutoring on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. However, scheduled days may change.

OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION
Please contact us for Open House information or to make an appointment to visit our school.

SHOWCASE INFORMATION
Please check our website for upcoming showcases and performances.

DID YOU KNOW?
  • Banana Kelly's name comes from the fact that Kelly Street is shaped like a banana.
  • Banana Kelly's members of the United Playaz organization have made community service trips to San Francisco and New Orleans. Who knows where they will travel this year?
HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Banana Kelly High School, DBN 08X530 , Borough of Bronx