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ELIGIBILITY
  • Open to Brooklyn 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

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 "The Pride and Joy of Bed – Stuy” and with effective instruction, along with a conducive learning environment, we are committed to developing young citizens who are prepared socially, technologically, and academically for the 21st century. It is this pride in our community that has returned over 40 graduates of Boys and Girls to help us complete our mission. Through your high school experience Boys and Girls not only seeks to serve as an academic institution, but as a model of lifelong learning. We value the dignity and worth of each individual, whether adult or child, and recognize our responsibility to provide a nurturing and caring environment free from violence and conflict. Our community is composed of stakeholders including school personnel, families and local community organizations who help shape your success. We support collaboration among staff, parents, and community groups, to ensure that you will become a contributing member of your community and nation. We challenge you to be a part of the generation that makes a difference.

COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Programs: Computer Science and Technology, Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health, College Preparatory Program, Performing Arts, The Algebra Project, Read 180 Literacy Program, College Now
Language Classes: French, Spanish, Spanish Native Language Arts
Advanced Placement Courses: Economics: Micro, English Literature and Composition, Government and Politics: United States, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Statistics, United States History, World History

PARTNERSHIPS
  • Community-Based Organizations: Brooklyn Music & Arts Program, Big Brother & Big Sisters of America, Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health at Downstate Medical Center, The Links, Inc., Boys High Alumni Association, Girls High Alumni Association, Carter G. Woodson Cultural Literacy Center
  • Hospital Outreach: Brookdale Medical Center
  • Higher Education Institutions: Historical Black Colleges and Universities, City University of New York (CUNY), State University of New York (SUNY), New York City College of Technology
  • Cultural/Arts Organizations: Young Men and Women Of Tomorrow, Black Male Initiative
  • Not-for-Profit: City Year Volunteers, Mid-Bedford Heights Lions Club, Posse Foundation, Bedford Stuyvesant "I Have A Dream" Program
  • Corporate: Bank of America, Federal Reserve Bank, Brooklyn Oldtimers, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Leadership & Support: Student Government, Guidance Intervention, Academy Leaders, Peer Mentors and Peer Advisors
Academic: Exemplary Mentoring Program, Student Government, Video Production Team, Peer Tutors
Artistic: Jazz Band, Voices of the High, Drumline, The Crown Jewel Steppers, Talent Show, Gospel Choir
Clubs: Cheerleaders, Chess, Computer, Culture, Dance Team, Drama, BG Fashion Designers, Graphic Artists of the High, Marching Band, National Honor Society, Poetry Slam/Literary Club, Red Berets & Sophisticated Gents, Sound Production, The High Steppers, Travel, Video Production, Voices of the High, Yearbook, Young Men & Women of Purpose

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS
Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed: Bowling

SCHOOL SPORTS
Cheerleading Squad, Kangaroo Basketball Classic
PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Institute for Computer and Technology (Computer Science & Technology)
Provides students with computer literacy, maintenance skills, knowledge of programming languages and the cognitive skills to solve problems through programming; four-year program includes courses in literacy, programming, maintenance, and repair.
K10S Screened 9 N/A N/A
10 N/A N/A
Scores
  • English:(80-100)
  • Math:(80-100)
  • Social Studies:(80-100)
  • Science:(80-100)
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
Zoned (Zoned)
Academic Comprehensive Program
K10Z Unscreened 9 N/A N/A
Computer Science & Technology Screened, Zoned Unscreened
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • Extended Day Program
  • Student Summer Orientation

OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION
Saturday, October 2, 2009 at 10 AM. If you need more information, please call (718) 467-1700 or email 16k455@schools.nyc.gov.

DID YOU KNOW?
  • Boys and Girls High School is a collaboration of Girls High and Boys High. Our school is over 100 years old.

FAMOUS ALUMNI
Lena Horne, Singer/Actress; Lenny Wilkens, former NBA Player; Isaac Asimov, Biochemist/Author; Shirley Chisholm, Congresswoman, Educator; Revie Sorey, former Chicago Bears Player

QUOTES
"The Legacy Continues"
HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Boys and Girls High School, DBN 16K455 , Borough of Brooklyn