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ELIGIBILITY
  • Open to New York City residents who have lived in the United States four years or fewer, whose primary language is Spanish and who are of limited English proficiency

SITE ACCESSIBILITY
  • N/A

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
  • SETSS

ELL PROGRAMS
  • ESL
  • Bilingual Programs
    • Spanish

ENROLLMENT (10/31/2008)
  • School Opened: Sep 2007
  • Grades Served (2010 - 2011): 09,10,11
  • Expected Grade Configuration: 09-11

SCHOOL STATISTICS AND REPORTS
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IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Our primary focus is on Spanish-speaking English as a Second Language. We focus on language acquisition through Bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. Our students develop critical thinking skills through literacy and technology instruction in Spanish and English. Students are engaged in project-based learning, internships and community service. Our school’s programs give students the skills, knowledge and experiences needed to become productive members of our society.

COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Programs: College and Career Planning Seminar, Ethics/Service Learning Seminar, College Planning beginning in 9th grade, Art History, ESL and Bilingual Transitional Programs
Language Classes: Spanish
Advanced Placement Courses: Spanish Language, Spanish Literature

PARTNERSHIPS
  • Higher Education Institutions: Middlebury College (www.middlebury.edu)
  • Not-for-Profit: Public Education Needs Civil Involvement in Learning (PENCIL)
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Leadership & Support: Arista, Student Government, Honors Society, Mouse (Technology) Team
Academic: Microsoft Applications, Adobe Photoshop, Spreadsheet, Japanese, Leadership
Clubs: Japanese, Journalism, Media, Spanish, Basketball, Volleyball, Law & Debate, Mouse

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS
Boys: Basketball
Girls: Volleyball
Co-ed: Soccer
PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Academy for Language and Technology (Computer Science & Technology)
Y31A Screened 9 N/A N/A
Requirements:
  • New York City resident living in this country four years or fewer of limited English proficiency
Computer Science & Technology Screened
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • Community Service Requirement
  • Extended Day Program Requirement
  • Internship Requirement
  • Our school observes a uniform dress code
  • Our school requires an Academic Portfolio for graduation
  • Student Summer Orientation
  • Weekend Program offered
  • Students are expected to complete a project by the end of each Marking Period

OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION
The second Wednesday of every month. Please contact the school for additional information.

SHOWCASE INFORMATION
Our school is expecting to start a NAF Information Technology Academy for school year 2011. Our students visit different colleges and universities throughout the school year. Selected students participate in internship activities with Parks and Recreation under Capitol Projects Division.

DID YOU KNOW?
  • The following is the dress code for school: Boys: Navy blue blazer with a navy blue tie and light blue buttoned-down shirt with long/or short sleeves. (No T-Shirts or advertisements and/or slogans on the shirts). Shirts should be tucked in. Dark grey slacks, worn to the waist, with black colored shoes. (No sneakers.) Girls: Same as boys, with an option to wear a dark grey skirt. (No skirts should be shorter than three inches above the knee.) Navy blue tie may also be replaced with continental, cross-over bow ties. Coats and hooded sweaters may not be worn throughout the day. Dark blue buttoned/zippered sweaters will be allowed. No hooded sweaters can be worn in the school building. Sneakers are worn only for gym and some school trips.

QUOTES
The following quotes represent our school model:  “Failure is not an option.”  “We will make sure that no one falls behind.”  “Every one has a responsibility to our school community, to be a leader, and to support each other in our work.”
HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Academy for Language and Technology, DBN 09X365 , Borough of Bronx