ELIGIBILITY
  • Priority to continuing 8th graders
  • Then to Queens residents

SITE ACCESSIBILITY
  • Functionally Accessible

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
  • SETSS

ELL PROGRAMS
  • ESL

ENROLLMENT (10/31/2008)
  • Grades Served (2010 - 2011): 07,08,09,10,11,12

SCHOOL STATISTICS AND REPORTS
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IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Baccalaureate School for Global Education (BSGE) is authorized by the International Baccalaureate (IB) Organization to offer the Diploma Program, a challenging college preparatory course of study that meets the needs of highly motivated students. We expect all students who successfully complete our course of study to be candidates for the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Our student body is compromised of an ethnically diverse and economically varied population of young people. BSGE students learn in an environment that encourages inquiry, and intellectual and social development. Our school community is committed to fostering learning opportunities enriched by global understanding and social responsibility.

COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Programs: International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program, International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, Personal Project, Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)- Community Service requirement, Academic Advisory: Metacognitive Reading Program-required; students will take International Baccalaureate Diploma examinations in Experimental Sciences, Mathematics, Foreign Language, World Literature, History and Art (or a 2nd elective subject: Music, Dance)
Language Classes: Chinese (Mandarin), French, Spanish

PARTNERSHIPS
  • Community-Based Organizations: Sunnyside Community Center, Global Action Project, Sarah Lawrence Creative Writing Project
  • Cultural/Arts Organizations: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), French-American Bridges Project, China Summer Language Exchange Project in Wengzhou Province
  • Other: International Baccalaureate North America
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Leadership & Support: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification, Debate, Robotics, Pod Casting, Vocal and Instruments, Dance, Yearbook, Creative Writing, Newspaper, Junior and Senior Student Councils, Cheerleading
Academic: Subject Tutoring, Library and Labtop Access for Research
Artistic: Global Action Project, Visual Art, Musical Theatre, Instrumental Music, Dance
Clubs: Basketball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Early Morning Fitness, Yoga, Girl's Softball, Flag Football, After-school Fitness, Math

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS
Boys: Basketball
Girls: Basketball, Softball

SCHOOL SPORTS
Varies yearly based on student interest

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
International Baccalaureate Program (Humanities & Interdisciplinary)
Middle years and diploma programs for advanced achievement in Math, Science, Technology, Humanities, Arts, Foreign Language, and Required Community Service.
Q41A Screened 9 N/A N/A
Scores
  • English:(90-100)
  • Math:(90-100)
  • Social Studies:(90-100)
  • Science:(90-100)
Standardized Test Scores:
  • Math Level(s): 3-4
  • English Language Arts Level(s): 3-4
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • Review of Attendance & Punctuality
Humanities & Interdisciplinary Screened
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • Students are admitted by diagnostic test, portfolio review and interview; interview and diagnostic test are given in November; please call the school in September and check our website, bsge.org for updated admissions information.
  • Community Service requirement
  • Four year second language requirement

OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION
Our Open House for the September 2010 academic year will be held on October 15, 2009, from 6 PM - 7:30 PM. Please call the school or check our website, www.bsge.org, to confirm the date.

HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Baccalaureate School for Global Education, DBN 30Q580 , Borough of Queens