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ELIGIBILITY
  • Open to New York City residents

SITE ACCESSIBILITY
  • Functionally Accessible

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
  • SETSS
  • Special Class

ELL PROGRAMS
  • ESL

PROGRESS REPORT
YearGrade LevelGrade
2008HS B
2007HS B

QUALITY REVIEW
YearScore
2008Proficient
2007Proficient
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
We provide our students with the means for intellectual, technical and social growth. Our motto, “Make It Happen,” has inspired students to achieve in the areas of math, science and technology. Our mission is to educate all students to become academically successful as they move on to the world of work or higher education. We provide a nurturing environment in which students are able to achieve a Regents diploma as well as career certifications in A+ and Cisco.

COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Programs: Pre-engineering, Computer Aided Design and Drafting, Desktop Publishing, Peer Tutoring, Information Technology/Computer Repair with A+ Certification, Information Technology/Computer Network Administration with Cisco Certification
Language Classes: Spanish
Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, English Language and Composition, Government and Politics: United States, United States History, World History

PARTNERSHIPS
  • Higher Education Institutions: Bronx Community College, Polytechnic University, DeVry University
  • Cultural/Arts Organizations: Center for the Arts
  • Corporate: Con Edison, Verizon, Cablevision
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Leadership & Support: Internship Business Experiences, PSAT Tutoring, My Access Writing Program for English Language Learners
Academic: Science Club, Spanish Club
Artistic: Mural Club, Drama Club, Video Club, Dance Club
Clubs: Chess, Robotics, Capoiera (Brazilian Martial Arts), Step, Yearbook

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS
Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Swimming, Tennis
Girls: Basketball, Softball

SCHOOL SPORTS
Double Dutch Team

SCHOOLWIDE AWARDS & RECOGNITION
USA Memory Championship winners - featured in National Geographic - 11/07, Martin Luther King Oratory Competition winners, Blue Star School Award for Financial Literacy, Generation Yes (Youth and Educators Succeeding), First Place - NBC Universal Digital Media Thinkquest Competition for best student video, Con Edison Presidential Classroom Scholarship - 1/09, Cablevision News 12 Student of the Week - 1/08, Random House Poetry Contest winners (2006-07), Varsity Basketball in AA Division, United Federation of Teachers (UFT) Teacher Center Mini-grant (2008), Michael Jordan Innovation Grant (2008), Mayoral Volunteer Appreciation Award (2006), Governors' Appreciation Award (2008), Albert Shanker Fellowship for Research and Education (2008)
PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Information Technology (Computer Science & Technology)
Students can choose a major in Computer Repair with A+ Certification or Computer Networking ending in the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certificate. Prepares students for advanced studies and/or work. Three years of Regents Math and Science.
X67J Ed. Opt. 9 N/A N/A
10 N/A N/A

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Pre-Engineering (Engineering)
Prepares students for Engineering Technology; electronic circuitry, digital design, microprocessor theory, robotics, design and applications, computer and game design programming, advanced logic circuits. Three years of Regents math and science.
X67K 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): 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
Desktop Publishing (Visual Art & Design)
Prepares students for careers in graphical drawing and Web Page Design using Adobe Design Package, advertising layout, commercial art functions, lettering, typography, color theory, computer graphics, and web design.
X67N 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): 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
Computer Aided Design (Visual Art & Design)
Prepares students for careers in architectural drafting using the industry standard computer aided design software (Autocad); basic architectural and technical drawing, advanced technical drawing and design. Three years of Regents math and science.
X67O 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): 3-4
  • English Language Arts Level(s): 3-4
Requirements:
  • Review of Attendance & Punctuality
Computer Science & Technology Ed. Opt., Engineering Screened, Visual Art & Design Screened
DID YOU KNOW?
  • Our school's Art Deco building is being considered for New York City Landmark status!

FAMOUS ALUMNI
U.S. Major General Robert M. White - (Class of 1942) - U.S. Astronaut
HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Samuel Gompers Career and Technical Education High School, DBN 07X655 , Borough of Bronx