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PROGRESS High School for Professional Careers

Address:	850 GRAND STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11211
Tel:	718-387-0228
Fax:	718-782-0911
E-Mail:	Admissions@progresshighschool.Org
DOE Website:	schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/14/K474/
Independent Website:	www.progresshs.org
Geographic District:	14

Subway:	L to Grand Street
Bus:	B43 to Graham Avenue & Grand Street; B46 to Broadway & Flushing Avenue; B48 to Lorimer & Grand Streets; Q54, Q59 to Grand Street & Bushwick Avenue

Program Chart

ELIGIBILITY

Priority to Brooklyn residents
Then to New York City residents

SITE ACCESSIBILITY

Functionally Accessible

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES

Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT)
SETSS
Special Class

ELL PROGRAMS

ESL
Bilingual Programs
- Spanish

PROGRESS REPORT

Year	Grade Level	Grade
2008	HS	C
2007	HS	B

QUALITY REVIEW

Year	Score
2008	Well Developed
2007	Undeveloped

IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Our lead partner, PROGRESS, Inc. (Puerto Rican Organization for Growth, Research, Education and Self Sufficiency), and its entire staff share an unshakeable belief that all children can learn and an unwavering commitment to make it happen. Students who come to PROGRESS High School for Professional Careers have a primary interest in pre-med, teaching and business programs. The academic program integrates the theme of careers into its curriculum in each grade level. Freshmen are introduced to business and careers (exploratory sequence) in our comprehensive business program. During the sophomore year, students focus on Regents-based classes. In the eleventh grade, students are able to take classes in pre-med and pre-teaching. Senior year emphasizes honors, Advanced Placement and various career related internships. We are proud to be a member of the Grand Street Educational Campus.

COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Programs: Teaching Professions Institute Collaborative, Comprehensive Business Program and Technology Institute leading to a Cisco Certification
Language Classes: Spanish
Advanced Placement Courses: English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, United States History

PARTNERSHIPS

Community-Based Organizations: PROGRESS, Inc., The Leadership Program, Take the Field Foundation, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Big BrothersBig Sisters, Literacy Inc., St. Nicholas Development Corp-Beacon Program
Hospital Outreach: North Brooklyn Health Network - Woodhull Medical Center, New York City Health and Hospitals Corp.
Higher Education Institutions: Institute for Medical-Health Professions, College of St. Rose, St. John’s University, Brooklyn College, Long Island University, New York University, City University of New York, State University of New York, Boricua College
Cultural/Arts Organizations: The Metropolitan Opera, American Museum of Natural History, El Museo del Barrio, New-York Historical Society, New York City Wildlife Conservation, Museum of Modern Art
Not-for-Profit: American Medical Association, PENCIL, National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship
Corporate: PepsiCo Inc., Cisco Systems, Pasco Corp., Arco Management, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Stickball Hall of Fame, Modell's
Financial Institutions: JP Morgan Chase, New York State Banking Department, Banco Popular
Other: Big Apple Games, Health Plus

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Leadership & Support: Formal Peer Mediation/Conflict Resolution Programs, Student Government, Student Leadership Retreats, Internships, Presentations at City/State Conferences
Academic: Arista (National Honor Society), School Newspaper-"PROGRESS Gazette", Grand Street Campus (GSC) Science, Math and Technology Fair
Artistic: All-City High School Band, New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Senior Wind Ensemble, Grand Street Campus Band and Chorus
Clubs: Over 20 after-school co-curricular clubs, including Science Research Program, Band, Chorus, Mock Trial, Speech and Debate Team

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS
Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Handball, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls: Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Handball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball
Co-ed: Baseball

SCHOOL SPORTS
Full program of school sports; students compete in the Grand Street Campus (GSC) Athletic Program; All activities are supported by the GSC Events Staff

PROGRAM	CODE	SELECTION METHOD	GRADE	2008 PROGRAM SEATS	2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Medical Professions (Health Professions) Focuses on Science, Math and Technology; courses include Anatomy, Physiology, Laboratory Techniques, First Aid, Medical Billing and Coding	K87A	Ed. Opt.	9	N/A	N/A
	K87A	Ed. Opt.	10	N/A	N/A

PROGRAM	CODE	SELECTION METHOD	GRADE	2008 PROGRAM SEATS	2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Teaching Professions Institute (Teaching) Collaborative with the College of St. Rose; Educational Psychology, Sociology, Teaching Seminars, Foundations in Education, Human Relations, High School Extension Courses	K87B	Ed. Opt.	9	N/A	N/A
	K87B	Ed. Opt.	10	N/A	N/A

PROGRAM	CODE	SELECTION METHOD	GRADE	2008 PROGRAM SEATS	2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Business and Entrepreneurial Studies (Business) Business Analysis & Computer Applications, Business Communications, Business Math, Principles of Marketing, Law, Entrepreneurship, Keyboarding, Introduction to Occupations, Internships	K87C	Ed. Opt.	9	N/A	N/A
	K87C	Ed. Opt.	10	N/A	N/A

PROGRAM	CODE	SELECTION METHOD	GRADE	2008 PROGRAM SEATS	2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Bilingual Spanish Business and Entrepreneurial Studies (Business) Same program as listed above but taught in Bilingual Spanish	K87D	Ed. Opt.	9	N/A	N/A
	K87D	Ed. Opt.	10	N/A	N/A

PROGRAM	CODE	SELECTION METHOD	GRADE	2008 PROGRAM SEATS	2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
General Business & Technology (Business) Introduction to Occupations, Keyboarding, Web Design, Cisco Certification and Business Software Applications	K87E	Ed. Opt.	9	N/A	N/A
	K87E	Ed. Opt.	10	N/A	N/A

Health Professions Ed. Opt., Teaching Ed. Opt., Business Ed. Opt.

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PROGRESS High School for Professional Careers, DBN 14K474 , Borough of Brooklyn