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ELIGIBILITY
  • Open to New York City residents

SITE ACCESSIBILITY
  • 1st Floor Only Accessible

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

ELL PROGRAMS
  • ESL
  • Bilingual Programs
    • Spanish

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

SCHOOL STATISTICS AND REPORTS
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IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Automotive High School offers students a unique program of top-rated technical and business training in an always-growing field combined with academic programs; from award-winning literacy support, advanced classes and theme-based English electives to growing music/theatre activities. Students complete Regents Diploma requirements and also industry certifications. These programs are enhanced by our partnerships with industries and colleges. Our students model industry standards by following a dress code that marks them as "ready-to-work" and serious about their education. Our job placement programs provide all interested students with access to industry internships and after-school jobs in relevant fields. Automotive students have access to a large, fully-staffed College and Career Center that guides teens toward future choices, beginning in the 9th grade.

COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Programs: Full 4-year Auto Technology sequence with industry certification, Apprenticeship Programs with industry partners, Auto Business Program including Virtual Enterprise; Technical Sequence, including Robotics and Pre-engineering Courses; English and Music Elective Sequences; After-school Academic and Literacy Programs, PM School, Saturday Academy
Language Classes: Spanish
Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, English Literature and Composition, Statistics, United States History, World History

PARTNERSHIPS
  • Community-Based Organizations: National Foundation for Teaching Enterprise, CAMBA, Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES), Consortium for Worker Education, Good Shepherd Services
  • Higher Education Institutions: Brooklyn College, New York City College of Technology, Bronx Community College
  • Cultural/Arts Organizations: Rooftop Films
  • Corporate: Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, DaimlerChrysler
  • Other: Americorps CityYear Program
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Leadership & Support: Leadership and Community Service, Yearbook, Peer Mediation and Negotiation, Student-Faculty Athletics, Annual Field Day, School Trips, Lego/Robotics Clubs and Competition Teams, Skills USA, Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA), Council for Unity
Academic: School Newspaper, National Honor Society, National Beta Society, Science Fair, Poetry Slams, Greater New York Automotive Dealers Association (GNYADA) Troubleshooting Teams
Artistic: Chorus, Drumline, Band, Theatre and Acting
Clubs: Photography, Book, Ping Pong, Aqua Culture, Chess, Movie, Reading, Caving, Stock Market Challenge

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football & JV Football, Handball, Soccer, Volleyball

SCHOOL SPORTS
Fencing, Tennis, Martial Arts, Weightlifting
PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Automotive Service Center Specialist (Engineering)
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)/NATEF Certification Skills: mechanics—engine performance, electronics, overhaul and fuel combustion; auto-body—welding, paint refinishing, dent repair, panel replacement and detailing
K60J Ed. Opt. 9 N/A N/A
10 N/A N/A

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Automotive Business Technology, Computer Repair & Electronics (Engineering)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Software Certification, electronics/computer repair, diagnostic problem solving, Virtual Enterprise environment, advanced technology, job shadowing and community service
K60L Ed. Opt. 9 N/A N/A

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Bilingual Spanish Automotive Business Technology, Computer Repair & Electronics (Engineering)
Same program as above taught in Bilingual Spanish
K60M Ed. Opt. 9 N/A N/A

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Auto Body Repair Technician (Engineering)
Offers techniques aligned with the latest changes in materials, and equipment used in body repair, integrity and appearance
K60P Ed. Opt. 9 N/A N/A

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Bilingual Spanish Auto Body Repair Technician (Engineering)
Same program as above taught in Bilingual Spanish
K60Q Ed. Opt. 9 N/A N/A
Engineering Ed. Opt.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • Our school observes a uniform dress code.

OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION
Thursdays: October 8, 2009 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, October 29, 2009 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM and November 5, 2009 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Saturdays: October 17, 2009 and October 31, 2009 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Individual visits by appointment; please call 718-218-9301, ext. 1211.

FAMOUS ALUMNI
Benjamin Ward, former New York City Police Commissioner
HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Automotive High School, DBN 14K610 , Borough of Brooklyn