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

SITE ACCESSIBILITY
  • Functionally Accessible

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
  • SETSS

ELL PROGRAMS
  • ESL

ENROLLMENT (10/31/2008)
  • Grades Served (2010 - 2011): 07,08,09,10,11,12

SCHOOL STATISTICS AND REPORTS
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IN THEIR OWN WORDS
As an Early College High School, our unique, successful 20-year plus collaboration with Brooklyn College enables highly motivated students with diverse backgrounds and interests to move from 7th to 12th grade within a challenging academic atmosphere with the opportunity to earn college credits. Students should be able to function independently in educational settings outside the school building and in an unrestricted college campus environment. We are a collaborative community of leaders and learners whose learning environment is characterized by equity and excellence.

COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Programs: Film and Media Workshops, Art, Music, Photography, Instrumental Music, Band, World Ensemble; Grades 11 and 12 are actively enrolled in college credit bearing Brooklyn College Classes: Anthropology, Philosophy, Sociology, Theater, Chemistry, Physics, Pre-Calculus; College Now, College Prep, Cultural Challenges
Language Classes: Spanish

PARTNERSHIPS
  • Community-Based Organizations: Brooklyn College Community Partnership, Brooklyn College Talent Search
  • Higher Education Institutions: Brooklyn College
  • Other: Middle College National Consortium
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Leadership & Support: National Honor Society, National Honor Junior Society, Student Leadership, Student Government, Student Council
Academic: Yearbook, Robotics, Student Newsletter, Model United Nations
Artistic: Chorus, Band, The World Ensemble Touring Group, Stained Glass
Clubs: Boosters/Step Team, Photography, Painting, Technology, Tae Bo

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS
Boys: Basketball, Handball
Girls: Basketball
PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Brooklyn College Academy (Humanities & Interdisciplinary)
K84X Screened 9 N/A N/A
10 N/A N/A
Scores
  • English:(85-100)
  • Math:(80-100)
  • Social Studies:(80-100)
  • Science:(85-100)
Standardized Test Scores:
  • Math Level(s): 3-4
  • English Language Arts Level(s): 3-4
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • Review of Attendance & Punctuality
  • Writing Sample
Humanities & Interdisciplinary Screened
2009 Interview Information
All interested students must register for an interview date. To arrange for an interview appointment, please visit the Brooklyn College Academy website at www.brooklyncollegeacademy.org/admissions or speak to your guidance counselor about an admission ticket. Prospective students will be notified about their appointment. A personal essay will be written during the session. A sample of the best project in their Middle School portfolio is also required.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • Our school observes a uniform dress code
  • Grades 7 through 10 attend our Bridges to Brooklyn Site, 350 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11218. Telephone: 718-853-6184 Fax: 718-853-6356. Subway: Q, F to Church Avenue, followed by B35 to Coney Island Avenue. Bus: B16 to Coney Island Avenue; B68 to Caton Avenue.
  • Grades 11 and 12 attend our Brooklyn College Campus, James Hall @ Brooklyn College, 2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11210. Telephone: 718-951-5941 Fax: 718-951-4441. Subway: 2, 5 to Brooklyn College-Flatbush Avenue; Q to Avenue H. Bus: B41 to Nostrand Avenue; B44 to Flatbush Avenue; B49 to Bedford Avenue.
  • We received Early College High School status in 2007. Our students, in collaboration with Brooklyn College, may take college classes beginning in the tenth grade.
  • We are a member of the Middle College National Consortium. This is a national organization of early college high schools housed on college campuses.

OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION
For information about our Open House dates, please check the Brooklyn College Academy's website after September 15, 2009.

DID YOU KNOW?
  • Students who qualify may earn up to 16 college credits through Brooklyn College Now and an additional 8 credits through Brooklyn College Partnerships!
  • Brooklyn College Academy is a model for a Professional Development School sponsored by Brooklyn College School of Education.
  • Brooklyn College Academy is a member of the Teachers' Academy sponsored by Brooklyn College.
HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Brooklyn College Academy, DBN 22K555 , Borough of Brooklyn