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ELIGIBILITY
  • Open to New York City residents 17 years of age and older

SITE ACCESSIBILITY
  • Functionally Accessible

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

ELL PROGRAMS
  • ESL

PROGRESS REPORT
YearGrade LevelGrade
2008HST B
2007HS B

QUALITY REVIEW
YearScore
2008Well Developed
2007Proficient
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Our school was the first Diploma Plus school in New York City and State. Students are provided with an opportunity to accelerate their career in a student-centered environment and a competency-based curriculum that is aligned with City and State standards. Teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to meet students’ needs. Our caring staff is attentive to the developmental needs of young adults and offers engaging interdisciplinary projects. Portfolios play a central role and provide students with an opportunity to reflect on specific content. Technology is infused throughout the curriculum. Each student participates in a Leadership class similar to an advisory program. The goal of Leadership class is to empower students to become independent thinkers, clear communicators and effective problem solvers who are prepared to meet the challenges of adulthood. Students have opportunities for dual enrollment through the “College Now” program. The Learning to Work program provides meaningful paid internships.

COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Programs: Model United Nations Program, Media Communications Class, College Now, Academic Intervention Service, Forensic Science, Chemistry, Advanced Literacy, Community Action and Independent Study Projects, Physics, Cultural Anthropology, Economics, Ceramics, Studio Art, Crafts
Language Classes: Spanish

PARTNERSHIPS
  • Community-Based Organizations: Educators for Children, Youth & Families, MIC-Women's Health Services, Teen Choice Program, Bed-Stuy Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Universal Emergency Care, Ralph Lincoln Service Center, American Cancer Society, The 1City Youth Project, YWCA, Urban Strategies Day Care #2, Grace Preschool Day Care Center
  • Hospital Outreach: New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College, Brookdale Hospital, New York Methodist Hospital
  • Higher Education Institutions: Brooklyn College, Medgar Evers College, John Jay College of Crimonology, Long Island University
  • Cultural/Arts Organizations: Brooklyn Museum, Community Works, Jim Lineham Dance Troupe, Brooklyn College "Enhancing Literacy Through Popular Culture and the Spoken Word," New Theater Voices, Creative Outlet, Extended School Day Grant For Violence Prevention: IMPACT Theater Training and Teen Talk Radio
  • Not-for-Profit: Breast Cancer Walk, American Diabetes Association, Penny Harvest, Red Ribbon Week
  • Corporate: Delta Financial Corporation, TaylorMade Media, A&T Fitness Center, PRIORITY Computers
  • Financial Institutions: Chase Manhattan Bank, Banco Popular
  • Other: Junior Achievement of New York, “Read To Me”
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Leadership & Support: Brownsville Ambassadors, Internships, Student Government Organization, Mentoring, Attitudinal Workshops, Town Hall Meetings, College Tours, Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution
Academic: After-school Tutoring, Extended Day/PM School, SAT and Regents preparation, Science Fair, School Newsletter “The Brownsville Buzz”, Health Fair, Cultural Heritage Fair, academic enrichment field trips, DiplomaPlus.Net (DP.Net)
Artistic: Project Arts
Clubs: National Honor Society of Secondary Schools, Drama, Dance Performance, "Steppin & Stompin' in Da Hood" expressive movement, "What It is In The 'Ville" Literary Magazine, "Digital Warriors" Computer, Rites of Passage, "Lean On Me" community service, "Sheepskin Seekers" college exploration, "Giving Them The Business" entrepreneurship

SCHOOL SPORTS
Tennis, Bowling, Weight Lifting, Track
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • Students 17 years of age with a minimum of 10 credits. More credits are required for older students.
  • Students should contact their Guidance Counselor and complete an application which will be submitted to Brownsville Academy’s Admission Committee for review.
  • Motivated students who meet eligibility requirements will be asked to attend a scheduled orientation session.
  • The student and parent/guardian will be interviewed by the Admissions Committee and a determination will be made regarding enrollment.
  • Students who do not meet our criteria will be considered on an individual basis through an interview process.

OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION
Contact school for dates and time.

DID YOU KNOW?
  • We have an active Parent Association led by a full-time Parent Coordinator. Our parents/guardians are involved as Learning Leaders and homework helpers for their children. They are also encouraged to attend daily workshops consisting of computer technology, resume writing, Spanish and/or English, nutrition, parenting skills, literacy circles/book clubs and research skills.
  • We have a state-of-the-art science laboratory.
  • Our expansive Library Media Center is automated through ATS and Follett Destiny.
  • Students receive numerous incentives for stellar attendance and academic achievement. Our school has a "Walk Of Fame" which highlights students' accomplishments.
  • We were a Quality Of Life Research Project Leader for the borough of Brooklyn and received recognition at a special ceremony at Borough Hall.
  • Every student in the school has access to a laptop computer. Teachers and students utilize Smartboard technology.
  • The first graduating class (June 2006) of Brownsville Academy High School traveled to Brazil on an exciting 11 day cultural heritage tour.
HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Brownsville Academy High School, DBN 17K568 , Borough of Brooklyn