ELIGIBILITY- Priority to continuing 8th graders
- Then to District 13 students
- Then to New York City residents
SITE ACCESSIBILITYSPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES- Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT)
- SETSS
ELL PROGRAMS
ENROLLMENT
(10/31/2008)
- Grades Served (2010 - 2011): 06,07,08,09,10,11,12
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IN THEIR OWN WORDSOur school has a performing and visual arts program that serves a diverse population through a comprehensive range of academic and supportive curricula. We offer a nurturing and supportive academic learning environment. Dr. Susan McKinney Secondary School of the Arts is a part of the first cohort recognized in New York City as a Nationally Certified Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) School. COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTSPrograms: Visual Arts, Vocal and Instrumental Music, Dance, Drama, Marching, Concert and Jazz Bands, Technical Theatre, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) College Advisory, Junior Statesmen Summer School, McKinney After-school Academic Program (McK ASAP), College Now, Read to Achieve Language Classes: Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Music Theory, Spanish Literature, Studio Art: Drawing PARTNERSHIPS- Community-Based Organizations: Chrysalis Empowerment, Inc., Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corp. Education for Children, Youth and Families (ECYF), Fort Greene Sports Recreation, Inc.
- Hospital Outreach: Brooklyn Community Health Van, Brooklyn Hospital Center, New York University Medical Center, Helen Keller Institute
- Higher Education Institutions: New York University, City College of New York, New York City College of Technology, Brooklyn College, Teachers College, Yale University, Stanford University, Georgetown University, Princeton University, Northwest University, St. Francis College, Long Island University
- Cultural/Arts Organizations: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Rotunda Gallery, Inc., Creative Outlet, Inc., Carnegie Hall, Jazz-A-Matazz, Inc., Manhattan Class Company (MCC), Wingspan, Inc., Caroline’s Comedy Club, American Place Theatre, Il Piccolo, Brooklyn Academy of Music, VH1 Save the Music, The Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall
- Not-for-Profit: The Howard and Barbara Farkas Foundation, Partnership with Children, Educators for Social Responsibility, United Negro College Fund, Inc.
- Corporate: The Associated Press, New York Knicks
- Financial Institutions: Washington Mutual Bank
- Other: Institute for Youth Entrepreneurship, Porter Foundation Scholarship Fund, Henry Memorial Scholarship Fund
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIESLeadership & Support: Sister-to-Sister, National Honor Society, Student Government, Young 'Womyns' Leadership Group, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Project Male Academic: SAT, PSAT and Regents Preparation; Advanced Placement Course Support Artistic: McK Marching Band Clubs: Poetry and Writers Institute, Robotics, Cheerleading, McK Steppers, Chess, Marching Band, Debate Team, Comedy Improv, MOUSE Squad, McKinney Scribbers, Think Quest NYC PSAL SPORTS TEAMSBoys: Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track Girls: Basketball, Cross Country
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