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ELIGIBILITY
  • Open to New York City residents 16 years of age and older

SITE ACCESSIBILITY
  • N/A

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

ELL PROGRAMS
  • ESL

ENROLLMENT (10/31/2008)
  • School Opened: Sep 2008
  • Grades Served (2010 - 2011): 09,10,11,12
  • Expected Grade Configuration: 09-12

SCHOOL STATISTICS AND REPORTS
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IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Jointly operated by the New York City Department of Education and the Jewish Child Care Association (JCCA), Brooklyn Democracy Academy is designed to provide intensive support and services to students to ensure continued attendance in school. Each student is assigned an Advocate Counselor throughout their time at the school. Students graduate with post-graduation plans to prepare them for college and the workforce, and participate in employment readiness and skills development while enrolled in school.

COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Programs: Accelerated credit accumulation (possibility of earning up to 20 credits per year), Personalized Academic Program, Literacy-based Instructional Program, SAT and Regents Preparation Courses, Year-round school year (4 cycles), Advocate Counselor Program, Personalized goal setting and graduation plan, College campus tours, Internships, Career Development Program

PARTNERSHIPS
  • Community-Based Organizations: Jewish Child Care Association
  • Not-for-Profit: Good Shepherd Services
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Leadership & Support: Student Leadership Team; As we expand, we plan to offer additional activities based on student interest
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • Community Service Requirement
  • Internship Requirement
  • Weekend Program offered
  • Admissions Information
  • Brooklyn Democracy Academy has a rolling admissions policy accepting students who are 16 years of age and older throughout the year. Interested students must have attended another high school for at least one year
  • Students and their parents/guardians should contact the school and schedule an intake appointment
  • Students are requested to provide their transcript. Students will be asked to meet with school staff for an interview.
  • Students accepted into the program will attend orientation sessions and be expected to participate in the school community.
HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Brooklyn Democracy Academy, DBN 23K643 , Borough of Brooklyn