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

SITE ACCESSIBILITY
  • Functionally Accessible

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

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
Through a unique partnership with the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN), we work collaboratively with parents, students, staff and the community. This partnership allows us to achieve academic excellence and develop social awareness in students so that they become future leaders who will make a positive difference in our communities.

COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Programs: Social Justice and Social Change, Civil Rights, Web Design, SAT Prep, Computer Technology, Community Service Internships, Multicultural Literature, Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation, Debate Team, College and Career Awareness, College for Every Student (CFES), Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID), Journalism, Calculus, Assets Mentoring, MOUSE
Language Classes: Spanish
Advanced Placement Courses: Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Statistics, United States History, World History

PARTNERSHIPS
  • Community-Based Organizations: ACORN
  • Hospital Outreach: Woodhull Medical Center
  • Higher Education Institutions: Medgar Evers College
  • Cultural/Arts Organizations: Entertainers 4 Education, Inc.
  • Not-for-Profit: College for Every Student, TeaTown Institute, One to World
  • Corporate: Brittany Capital Group, Inc.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Leadership & Support: ACORN 21st Century After-school Program, College and Career Fairs/Tours, Student Government, Debate Team
Academic: Tutoring, Test Preparation, School Newspaper
Artistic: Music Production, Dance, DJ, Band, TV/Video Production
Clubs: Computer, Science, Math, Chess, Yearbook, Creative Writing

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS
Boys: Basketball & JV Basketball, Outdoor Track
Girls: Basketball, Outdoor Track, Volleyball
Co-ed: Outdoor Track

SCHOOL SPORTS
Boys: Baseball, Softball, Volleyball; Flag Football, Soccer, Fitness Center, Intramural Basketball, Track Girls: Intramural Basketball, Track, Fitness Center, Step Team, Double Dutch (PSAL), Dance/Cheerleading, Softball
PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Academy for Social Justice (Law & Government)
Study of Criminal, Civil, Family Law, Politics and Social Activism. Participation in Internships and Community Service.
K49B Screened 9 N/A N/A
Scores
  • English:(75-100)
  • Math:(75-100)
  • Social Studies:(75-100)
  • Science:(75-100)
Standardized Test Scores:
  • Math Level(s): 2-4
  • English Language Arts Level(s): 2-4
Requirements:
  • Review of Attendance & Punctuality
  • Writing Sample

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Computer Technology (Computer Science & Technology)
Introduction to the world of computer science through the use of current technology to provide students with job readiness skills.
K49D Ed. Opt. 9 N/A N/A
Law & Government Screened, Computer Science & Technology Ed. Opt.
OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION
Our Open House is held in early October; please call the school additional information.

DID YOU KNOW?
  • ACORN High School for Social Justice is housed in a landmark building that was a Loew’s Theater.
HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY
ACORN High School for Social Justice, DBN 15K498 , Borough of Brooklyn