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ELIGIBILITY
  • Open 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
The mission of our school is to empower students with the knowledge of Science, Mathematics and Humanities through the use of technology. There is a strong emphasis on academic excellence, college experiences, community service and career planning before graduation.

COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Programs: Digital Media, The Language of Television, Journalism, Introduction to Video Production, Shakespeare, Science Research, Forensic Science, College Now
Language Classes: Spanish
Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition

PARTNERSHIPS
  • Community-Based Organizations: Dr. White Community Center
  • Higher Education Institutions: Long Island University, New York City College of Technology, New York University, Polytechnic University, Medgar Evers College, Columbia University, John Jay College
  • Cultural/Arts Organizations: The Manhattan Theatre Club, The Leadership Program, The Women's Project
  • Corporate: Con Edison
  • Other: Brooklyn Community Access Television
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Leadership & Support: Student Government, Peer Mediation
Academic: Chess, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics, Architecture, Construction and Engineering, Pre-Nursing (at New York City College of Technology)
Artistic: Drumline, Yearbook, Jow-Ile-Bailar Dance Company, Step Team, Double Dutch, Web-Design, Manhattan Theatre Club, Theatre Development Fund, Women’s Project
Clubs: Writing, National Society of Black Engineers

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS
Boys: Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track
Girls: Cross Country, Indoor Track
PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Science Skills Center (Science & Math)
Focuses on using hands-on and research techniques
K78A Ed. Opt. 9 N/A N/A
10 N/A N/A

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Gateway for Pre-College Education (Science & Math)
Challenging academic program that prepares students for majors in scientific studies at competitive universities
K78B Screened 9 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

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Project Lead the Way (Engineering)
Challenging courses in the field of engineering
K78C Screened 9 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

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Humanities and the Arts (Humanities & Interdisciplinary)
Challenging courses in writing, research, social sciences, humanities and the arts
K78D Screened 9 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
Science & Math Ed. Opt., Science & Math Screened, Engineering Screened, Humanities & Interdisciplinary Screened
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • Students must dress for success on Wednesdays

FAMOUS ALUMNI
Michelle Eaddy, Hanan Hameen and Levell Franklin, Dancers; Daniel Howard, Writer
HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Science Skills Center High School for Science, Technology and the Creative Arts, DBN 13K419 , Borough of Brooklyn