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ELIGIBILITY
  • Open to Queens residents
  • For Zoned Program only: priority to students who live in the zoned area

SITE ACCESSIBILITY
  • Functionally Accessible

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

ELL PROGRAMS
  • ESL
  • Bilingual Programs
    • Chinese
    • Korean

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

SCHOOL STATISTICS AND REPORTS
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IN THEIR OWN WORDS
We are a school of excellence and a school with a heart. College and career preparation for all students is our goal. We offer intensive writing instruction, many advanced and specialty courses and extensive athletic, arts and extracurricular programs.

COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Programs: DaVinci Science and Math Institute, Law and Humanities Institute, Performing Dance, Intel Science Research, Math Team for New York State Math League, Math Research, Spain Exchange, Senior Thesis, Portfolio Art, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Guitar, Stock Market Game Team, Mock Trial
Language Classes: Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Modern Greek, Spanish
Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Computer Science A, Computer Science AB, Economics: Macro, Economics: Micro, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Government and Politics: United States, Physics B, Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, Physics C: Mechanics, Psychology, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Statistics, United States History, World History

PARTNERSHIPS
  • Higher Education Institutions: Hofstra University, Queensborough Community College, St. John’s University, Queens College
  • Not-for-Profit: New York Blood Center
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Leadership & Support: Mediation-Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, Community Service, Leaders
Academic: Arista
Clubs: Debate, Mock Trial, Step Team, Table Tennis, Science Olympiad, Fitness Team, 4-H, Badminton, Black Student Union, Chess, Cricket, French, Gospel Choir, Gay Straight Alliance, Jewish Student Union, Korean, Chinese, Muslim Students Association, Christian Seekers, Key, South Asian Culture, Stage Crew

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS
Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse & JV Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball
Co-ed: Bowling, Fencing, Golf
PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Zoned (Zoned)
Academic Comprehensive Program
Q16Z Unscreened 9 N/A N/A
10 N/A N/A

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Mentor Law and Humanities Institute (Law & Government)
Criminal and Civil Law, Mock Trial and internship in a law office
Q16A Ed. Opt. 9 N/A N/A
10 N/A N/A

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
DaVinci Science/Math Research Institute (Science & Math)
Math or Science Research classes to solve non-routine problems and various competitions against other schools
Q16J Screened 9 N/A N/A
10 N/A N/A
Scores
  • English:(90-100)
  • Math:(90-100)
  • Social Studies:(90-100)
  • Science:(90-100)
Standardized Test Scores:
  • Math Level(s): 4
  • English Language Arts Level(s): 4
Requirements:
  • Review of Attendance & Punctuality

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Performing Dance (Performing Arts)
Premier Dance Program featuring instruction in Dance, Jazz, Tap, Classical Ballet and Choreography with an emphasis on performance
Q16K Audition 9 N/A N/A
10 N/A N/A

Audition Information: You will be assessed on the basic techniques of Modern Dance, Jazz Dance and Ballet, and also evaluated on your ability to perform a solo number of your own choice, prepared in advance of the audition.
Zoned Unscreened, Law & Government Ed. Opt., Science & Math Screened, Performing Arts Audition
2009 Performing Dance (Q16K) Audition Dates
Audition GroupDateStart TimeEnd Time
Last names A-EMonday, November 02, 20093:30 PM 
Last names F-JWednesday, November 04, 20093:30 PM 
Last names K-OThursday, November 05, 20093:30 PM 
Last names P-TFriday, November 06, 20093:30 PM 
Last names U-ZMonday, November 09, 20093:30 PM 
Make-up auditionsTuesday, November 10, 20093:30 PM 
Students must be dressed in appropriate dance attire and prepared to perform a two minute solo as part of the audition process. No admission after 4 PM. Students should be prepared to stay approximately 4 hours. Make-up auditions: with special permission only; documentation from your counselor is required as to why you were unable to attend on the assigned dates.
OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION
Please call the school for more information about Open House events.

DID YOU KNOW?
  • At Cardozo, students and staff select music to mark the change of classes instead of using bells!
HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Benjamin N. Cardozo High School, DBN 26Q415 , Borough of Queens