ELIGIBILITY
  • Priority to continuing 8th graders
  • Then to District 13 students
  • Then to New York City residents

SITE ACCESSIBILITY
  • Not Accessible

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

ELL PROGRAMS
  • ESL

ENROLLMENT (10/31/2008)
  • Grades Served (2010 - 2011): 06,07,08,09,10,11,12

SCHOOL STATISTICS AND REPORTS
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IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Our 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 HIGHLIGHTS
Programs: 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 ACTIVITIES
Leadership & 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 TEAMS
Boys: Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track
Girls: Basketball, Cross Country

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Visual Arts (Visual Art & Design)
Painting, drawing, art of advertisement and design, dimensional design, Art History, textile, photography, product promotion, cartoon design illustration, sculpture
K42A Audition 9 N/A N/A

Audition Information: For Audition/Portfolio Review: Students must present a portfolio of 10 to 20 pieces of original work including still life, human figure and an imaginative drawing.


PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Vocal Music (Performing Arts)
Theory, history, ear and vocal training, performance and beginning keyboard songwriting, Mass Chorus, Gospel Choir, Quartet Ensembles
K42B Audition 9 N/A N/A

Audition Information: Students must perform a song, a cappella (classical, popular or gospel). Rhythm and tonal memory, improvisational skills and voice part maintenance will be tested.


PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Dance (Performing Arts)
Foundations of ballet, jazz and modern dance techniques. Dance History, choreography, costume design and African dance.
K42C Audition 9 N/A N/A

Audition Information: Students must perform a prepared selection reflective of modern, ballet or ethnic dance. Dance attire and cassette are required.


PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Drama (Performing Arts)
Acting, Voice & Diction, Theatre History, Dramatic Literature, Set Design, Improv
K42D Audition 9 N/A N/A

Audition Information: Students must perform a memorized monologue and an impromptu reading. Attire that allows free movement is required.


PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Instrumental Music (Performing Arts)
Music theory and history, techniques and performance; music composition, music analysis; conducting Marching Band, Jazz Band, Concert Band, Small Ensembles
K42E Audition 9 N/A N/A

Audition Information: Students must perform a prepared selection and two major scales. Sight reading, rhythm and tonal memory will be tested.

Visual Art & Design Audition, Performing Arts Audition
2009 AUDITION DATES All Auditions for incoming 9th graders take place between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Audition GroupDateStart TimeEnd Time
Last names (A-J)Saturday, November 07, 200910:00 AM2:00 PM
Last names (A-J)Sunday, November 08, 200910:00 AM2:00 PM
Last names (K-R)Saturday, November 21, 200910:00 AM2:00 PM
Last names (K-R)Sunday, November 22, 200910:00 AM2:00 PM
Last names (S-Z)Saturday, December 05, 200910:00 AM2:00 PM
Last names (S-Z)Sunday, December 06, 200910:00 AM2:00 PM
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • Extended Day Program
  • Saturday Academy

OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION
Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 10 AM to 2 PM

FAMOUS ALUMNI
Bernard King, former member of the New York Knicks; Lisa Fischer, background singer with Freddie Jackson and Luther Vandroos; Dana Dane, vocalist

HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Dr. Susan S. McKinney Secondary School of the Arts, DBN 13K265 , Borough of Brooklyn