the District 17 Middle School Admissions Process!

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District 17
Middle School Directory
2010-2011
It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or sex in its educational programs, activities and employment
policies and to maintain an environment free of sexual harassment, as required by law. Inquiries regarding compliance with
appropriate laws may be directed to Director, Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 923, Brooklyn, New York
11201, Telephone 718-935-3320.
Contents
Message to Families from Elizabeth A. Sciabarra, Chief Executive Officer, Student Enrollment ................................... ii
Welcome to the District 17 Middle School Choice Process ............................................................................................. ii
Understanding the Middle School Directory Page ........................................................................................................... v
Students with Special Needs .......................................................................................................................................... vii
New York City Accountability: How do we ensure student success? .............................................................................. ix
New York State Accountability: What is a School In Need of Improvement (SINI)?........................................................ x
Map of District 17 Middle Schools .................................................................................................................................. xi
Middle School Description Pages:
K002 – M.S. 2 .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
K061 – Gladstone H. Atwell Middle School .............................................................................................................. 2
K189 – P.S. 189 ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
K246 – Walt Whitman (I.S. 246) ............................................................................................................................... 4
K334 – Middle School for Academic & Social Excellence ........................................................................................ 5
K336 – Academy of Business and Community Development .................................................................................. 6
K340 – I.S. 340 ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
K353 – Elijah Stroud Middle School ......................................................................................................................... 8
K354 – The School of Integrated Learning ............................................................................................................... 9
K383 – Philippa Schuyler (J.H.S. 383) ..................................................................................................................... 10
K394 – The Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School (M.S. 394)................................................................................. 11
K484 – Ronald Edmonds Learning Center II ............................................................................................................ 12
K527 – Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women (M.S. 527) ............................................ 13
K531 – The School for Human Rights ...................................................................................................................... 14
K533 – School for Democracy and Leadership ........................................................................................................ 15
K587 – Middle School of the Arts ............................................................................................................................. 16
K592 – Khalil Gibran International Academy ............................................................................................................ 17
K609 – Urban Assembly School for Criminal Justice ............................................................................................... 18
K614 – The Young Women’s Leadership School of Brooklyn .................................................................................. 19
K644 – Eagle Academy for Young Men II ................................................................................................................ 20
Additional Middle School Options for District 17 Students & Residents .......................................................................... 21
District 17 Middle School Sample Application ................................................................................................................. 26
For additional assistance, please contact your guidance counselor or Borough Enrollment Office
in the borough in which you live. A list of these offices can be found in the back of this Directory.
Message to Families from Elizabeth A. Sciabarra,
Chief Executive Officer, Student Enrollment
Next year, your child will be going to middle school. In the upcoming months, the information you gather
will help you determine the middle schools to which you would like to apply.
This Directory includes the information you need to review to learn about the middle school options
available to your child. I encourage you to:
x Think carefully about the environment in which your child will thrive.
x Read thoughtfully through the Directory pages so that you will become an informed decision
maker. Discuss with your child the various opportunities each school offers.
x Attend the middle school fairs and open houses where you will have the chance to meet school
representatives and ask specific questions about the instructional programs, school life, parent
involvement, support services and school community.
x Seek the advice of your child’s elementary school support staff and classroom teacher.
x Include all of the schools you consider a good match for your child on his or her application.
The application process is what you make of it. If you take advantage of all the ways in which you can
learn about our middle schools, you will be well poised to make the best decisions.
Since each year program options change, it is important that you review the enclosed information as it
represents the array of choices available for the 2011-2012 school year.
I wish you success as you undertake this journey of learning about our middle school options.
Welcome to the District 17 Middle School Admissions Process!
The purpose of this Middle School Directory is to help you learn about the middle school admissions
process and to identify those middle schools that you feel would be the best fit for your child. This
publication contains detailed descriptions of each middle school that you and your child can include in
your list of choices as part of the process – the schools that have a page in this Directory will be listed on
the application. You will also find a list of middle schools that conduct a school-based application process
for which your child may be eligible – these schools will not be listed on the application. If you are
interested in learning more about these schools and the individual, school-based process by
which students are accepted, please contact the school directly for more information. There is also
a list of zoned middle schools for your reference.
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Information for Families
Students who wish to apply to a special program within their zoned schools or who wish to apply to programs not in their zoned
schools must complete an application. It is important that families carefully review the eligibility rules and selection criteria for
each school.
Admission to Middle School
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Students residing in New York City who have met promotional standards from elementary school are assured entrance
into a New York City public middle school
Each student receives priority to attend a middle school in the district in which he or she is zoned to attend middle school
or in the district in which he or she attends a New York City public elementary school
Middle Schools with Gifted & Talented Programs
Please note that while many of the programs listed in the District 17 Middle School Directory are open to all District 17 students
and residents, students interested in applying to Gifted & Talented programs must meet the following criteria:
x have 4th grade NYS English Language Arts (ELA) and NYS Mathematics Examination combined scale scores of 1371
or more (for instance, an ELA scale score of 700 and a Math scale score of 671 would meet the eligibility requirement
by adding up to 1371)
x have submitted a Request for Testing Form to their elementary school (if attending a public elementary school) or the
Borough Enrollment Center (if attending a non-public elementary school) no later than October 8, 2010
x take the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT) on one of three (3) following testing dates (test location information
will be distributed by elementary schools or sent directly to non-public applicants):
Saturday, December 4, 2010 from 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Sunday December 5, 2010 from 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Make-up date on Saturday December 11, 2010 from 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Selection for these programs will be based on the ranking of combined test scores on the following examinations:
x OLSAT (50%)
x 4th Grade New York State English Language Arts (ELA) Examination (25%)
x 4th Grade New York State Mathematics Examination (25%)
On their applications, students should rank all of the programs to which they are eligible and wish to attend.
Choices
We expect all of our schools to be academically challenging and nurturing learning communities that cultivate the diverse
interests and skills of middle school students. Take the time to gather as much information as possible as you read through the
school pages:
x Consider a school’s theme, emphasis, special programs, partnerships, sports, enrichment opportunities and services
x Consider a school’s location:
o Investigate travel options and make sure you feel comfortable with the commute your child will be taking each day
o Review the train and bus routes available to your child
o Remember that the Department of Education offers transportation to students based on specific criteria that are
described at http://schools.nyc.gov/offices/transportation or by calling the Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT) at
718-392-8855.
Transportation Criteria:
x Students in sixth grade are provided with free transportation if they live 1 mile or more from school; if they live closer than that but more than ½ mile from school, a halffare MTA bus pass is provided.
o Free transportation is provided as either a yellow bus or a MetroCard.
o Students receive yellow busing if (i) their school has bus service, (ii) they live in the same school district as their school, and (iii) a bus can pick them up, along
with 10 other students, on a route of no more than 5 miles.
x Students in seventh grade and above are provided MetroCards if they live 1-½ miles or more from school; if they live closer than that but more than ½ mile from school, a
half-fare MTA bus pass is provided.
x Admission to a gifted and talented program or school does not guarantee a student yellow bus transportation. Eligibility for yellow bus transportation for students attending
gifted and talented schools and programs is based on the same criteria that apply to public school general education students. The only exception is for students attending
one of the three citywide gifted and talented schools (PS 334—The Anderson School, NEST + m and TAG School for Young Scholars). Students attending one of these
three schools may receive busing from outside their school’s district, but they must live in Manhattan and all other transportation eligibility rules still apply.
Ask yourself questions about your child and assess how good a fit each school would
be for him/her:
x What are your child’s interests and strengths?
x What is your child’s learning style?
x Does he/she work best in a group or individually?
x Does he/she thrive in a more traditional environment or an open one?
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Next Steps for Students:
Familiarize Yourself with the Middle School Directory
Create a list of factors that are important to you in choosing a school: your interest(s) and the school’s special programs,
size, location and the amount of time it will take you to travel there and back each day.
Look through this Directory with your family. Become familiar with the different middle schools from which you can
choose and make a list of those that you think meet your personal interests. For example, if you are interested in taking
Latin and playing Basketball, look for those two things on the Directory page. Also be sure that you meet the Eligibility
requirements for the school or program. The next page, “Understanding the Middle School Directory Page,” will describe
the features of the Directory page in more detail.
Write down any questions you may want to discuss with the support staff at your school or your teacher, as you review
the Directory.
Additional Research
As you review the middle schools in this Directory and you want to learn more about the schools that interest you, head to the
Internet to begin your search. You can find additional information about any of the New York City Public Schools at
http://schools.nyc.gov. Enter a school’s name or number into the “Find a School” search box. Once on the school’s homepage,
click the link called “Statistics” to access specific information about the school, including a school’s Progress Report and Annual
School Report Card. Remember that if you do not have Internet access at home, you do have other resources – speak to the
staff at your school or visit the library for Internet access.
Families and Students:
Make Your Choices and Complete the District 17 Middle School Application
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Attend the District 17 Middle School Fair. Information about the Middle School Fair will be available from your
Elementary School.
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Information about District Middle School Fairs can also be found at http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment.
The Fair is an excellent opportunity to become familiar with the schools from which you will be able to choose.
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Attend Open House events and take tours at the middle schools that interest you most. Prepare questions for school
representatives and determine the amount of time it takes to travel to and from each of the schools you wish to attend.
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Choose the schools to which you want to apply, after consultation with school support staff. Enter them on your Middle
School Application (see the end of this Directory for a sample application that you can use as a guide).
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Rank all possible schools for which your child is eligible and interested in attending. Any student who does not receive
an offer to attend one of the schools ranked on his or her middle school application will receive a placement in either: (1)
the district where the student attends public elementary school; or (2) the district to which the student is zoned to attend
middle school.
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Understanding the Middle School Directory Page
Inside this Directory is information about each of the middle schools to which you can apply in the district middle school choice
process. The following pages describe the key items that could be listed on each school’s page:
Eligibility
In this section, there may be one or more restrictions and/or priorities listed:
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Restrictions and/or priorities based on the district in which a student attends public elementary school and/or the district
to which a student is zoned for middle school.
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Priority to continuing 5th grade students – many schools are K-8 and they are considered schools that have continuing
5th graders. A 5th grade student who wishes to continue to middle school grades in his or her current school, must list
that school as one of his or her choices. Continuing students have priority to continue to 6th grade. If you do not list
your current continuing school as your first choice, be sure that you would prefer to attend the school you list first more
than your current school.
Site Accessibility (for Students with Limited Mobility)
It is the policy of the New York City Department of Education to make its middle school programs accessible to students with
disabilities. All students with disabilities, including students with limited mobility, visual or hearing impairments, should apply to
the programs of their choice for which they are eligible, whether or not these programs are currently located in an accessible site.
In order to provide information about the accessibility of each school, there is a “Site Accessibility” section on each middle
school’s Directory page. There are three designations provided within the Directory:
1) Functionally Accessible means that a student who uses a wheelchair can, without difficulty, enter the building and
access relevant programs and services, including bathrooms, class-related laboratories, library, lunchroom, auditorium,
gymnasium, etc. It is expected that limited mobility students who attend these schools can receive their full range of
programs and services.
2) Partially Accessible means that the school is functionally accessible both on the first floor and beyond the first floor but
not for all relevant spaces and services in the school.
3) Not Accessible means that the school does not fall into either of the above-noted accessibility descriptions. If an
otherwise qualified student with disabilities seeks to participate in a program for which he/she is eligible that is not
currently located in an accessible site, the Department of Education will take reasonable steps to make the program
accessible. This may mean making the building accessible, relocating or replicating the program, redesigning equipment,
assigning staff or providing an alternative to the program or similar services.
The steps taken for any disabled student shall be designed to provide the student with an equal opportunity to obtain the same
results, gain the same benefit or reach the same level of achievement as that provided to other students. Parents have the right
to appeal any final school placement decision. Parents should work with their elementary school guidance staff or parent
coordinator to submit an appeal. For additional information about accessible schools in the New York City public school system,
please refer to the List of Accessible Schools, found at http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/SpecialEducation/ParentResources.
Federal law requires that all programs, when reviewed in their entirety, are accessible. The word “program” in this policy statement means a school, program,
activity or service. This policy statement is a general summary of applicable law and does not create any additional legal rights or obligation. For specific detail,
see Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Special Education Services
This section lists the type of special education services the school provided in the 2010-2011 school year. Please note that the
list of services provided in the 2011-2012 school year may or may not be the same – the services provided will depend on the
needs of the entering class. For additional information, please see the “Students with Special Needs” section that follows.
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Understanding the Middle School Directory Page (continued)
ELL Programs/Services
This section lists available programs for English Language Learners (ELL), including English as a Second Language, Bilingual
Programs and/or Dual Language Programs. For additional information, please see the “Students with Special Needs” section
that follows.
Total Students (Grades 6-8 only)
This section shows the total number of students who are enrolled grades 6-8 in a school as of 10/31/2009. Please note that for
some schools students are also served in lower or higher grades in addition to the middle school grades, so the total number of
student in the school may be larger.
Grades Served (2011-2012)
This section lists which grades a school will be serving during the 2011-2012 school year.
Grade levels that share our building
This section indicates if there are other grade levels located in the same building as the school you are reviewing.
About Our School
A brief description, submitted by a school, that explains its mission, approach to learning and theme.
Special Programs
Here schools may describe any special programs, Regents/enrichment classes and/or languages that they offer.
Partnerships
This is a listing of corporations, institutions, colleges, universities and organizations working collaboratively with the school.
Extracurricular Activities
These are activities available for student participation, usually before or after school, which can include leadership development,
hobby clubs, publications, ethnic/cultural activities, annual theatrical productions, sports, etc. Note that some schools may not list
all opportunities. If you are interested in a specific activity but do not see it on the list, contact the school for additional
information.
Open House Information
You will find the dates, times and/or contact information for visiting the school. Some schools give priority for admission to
students who attend some kind of information session, and this will be reflected in the “Selection Criteria” at the bottom of the
page if it is applicable.
Important Information
This is where the school will list specific requirements you will need to consider. Some examples include if the school observes a
uniform dress code, has an Extended Day Program or requires Community Service.
Audition Dates and Times
If a school or program has an audition component, this information will be listed on the page.
Program Name
Often, a school has one program to which students may apply. However, it is not unusual for schools to have more than one
program to which eligible students may apply. Program names can be a number (for example, “I.S. 250”) or a school name (for
example, “Bell Academy”).
Selection Criteria
This section includes the information, instructions, and requirements that students must know and follow in order to apply to a
specific school or program. Make sure to review the selection criteria carefully, since it includes information about every
program’s selection methods (such as a review of grades or interview) and, when applicable, audition requirements.
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Students with Special Needs
Special Education Services
A key goal of the New York City Department of Education is the achievement of high levels of performance for all students,
including those with disabilities. Middle schools offer an array of special education services to support students with disabilities so
that they may be educated alongside their non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate. These supports provide
access to the general education curriculum in order to more closely address students’ needs in a middle school environment.
These Special Education Services include:
x General education classes with special education services including:
o Related Services
o Special Education Teacher Support Services (SETSS): for a minimum of three hours a week up to a maximum
of 50% of the school day
x Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT): part-time or full-time
x Special Class services: part-time or full-time
Based on individual needs, students frequently require different levels of assistance. Students with disabilities may receive
a combination of the above services to support their progress in middle school. For a further description of these and
additional services please refer to the document The Continuum of Services for Students with Disabilities at
http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/SpecialEducation/ParentResources.
This Directory lists the Special Education Services that are available in each school for the 2010-2011 school year. Services are
tailored to meet the individual needs of the students with disabilities who are currently enrolled as well as for incoming students,
and as such, may vary from year to year. Students with disabilities are eligible to apply to all schools listed in the Directory
regardless of whether or not the services listed on your child's Individualized Education Program (IEP) are included on the
school's page, but students will be placed in schools that have the services recommended on their most recent IEP.
Many students will participate in IEP meetings after the middle school placements are completed. If the student’s
recommendation changes to a different program setting, he/she may need to be placed in another school that has the
appropriate services. In such cases, District Placement Officers will work with families to determine the new placement.
Special Education Teacher Support Services (Direct and Indirect)
Special Education Teacher Support Services (SETSS) is specially-designed and/or supplemental instruction provided by a
special education teacher to support the participation of the student with a disability in the general education classroom. The
special education teacher may provide direct specially-designed and/or supplemental instruction to the student or may work
indirectly with the student’s general education teacher to adjust the learning environment and/or modify and adapt instructional
technologies and methods to meet the student’s individual needs.
Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT)
In Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT), students with disabilities and non-disabled students are educated together with two teachers; a
general education teacher and a special education teacher. Together, the teachers work to adapt and modify instruction for the
students and ensure that the entire class has access to the general education curriculum and that each student’s special
education needs are met. Integrated Co-Teaching may be provided full-time, part-time or on an individual subject basis.
Special Class Services
Special Class Services are services provided for children with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. They serve children with
disabilities whose needs cannot be met within the general education classroom, even with the use of supplementary aids and
services. Self-contained classes may be composed of students with the same disability or with different disabilities, as long as
they have similar levels of academic and learning characteristics, social and physical development and management needs.
Special Class services may be provided full-time or part-time or on an individual subject basis.
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Students with Special Needs (continued)
English Language Learners
The Department of Education provides a range of programs and supports to ensure that English Language Learners (ELLs)
receive the language-based services necessary to excel in middle school. Each school's Directory page lists the ELL services
available. Program models are as follows:
Transitional Bilingual Education
Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) programs provide language arts and subject matter instruction in the student’s native
language and English as well as intensive instruction in English as a Second Language (ESL). As the student develops English
proficiency, instruction in English increases and native language instruction decreases.
Dual Language
Dual Language programs educate ELL students in need of English language instruction alongside English-speaking students
who are interested in learning a second language. Programs continue to develop ELLs’ native language and English language
skills throughout their schooling while enabling English-speaking students to become bilingual and biliterate as well. Both groups
provide good linguistic role models for each other, and through their interactions, support language development in both
languages. Students receive half of their instruction in English and half in the target language.
English as a Second Language
Freestanding English as a Second Language (ESL) programs provide all classroom instruction in language arts and subject
matters in English through the use of specific instructional strategies. Native language support is available to help students
accelerate their understanding in subject areas. Native language assistance is supported by such activities as encouraging
students to discuss subject matter with peers in the native language, allowing students to use the native language to write
explanations of what they understand, and making native language textbooks, libraries, dictionaries, reference materials and
technology resources available for students to use in the classroom.
Children First reforms have focused on strengthening all three program models so that they are academically challenging and
delivered uniformly across our middle schools. Beyond ELL programs, however, many middle schools offer tailored services for
specific types of ELLs, such as newcomers and Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE). SIFE are defined by New
York State as ELLs who have entered a US school after second grade; have had at least two (2) years less schooling than their
peers; function at least two (2) years below expected grade level in reading and mathematics; and may be pre-literate in their first
language. For additional information about SIFE eligibility and programs, please contact the ELL office at 212-374-6072.
For further information about all ELL programs and services available in New York City public middle schools, please visit the
website of the Office of English Language Learners at http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/ELL.
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New York City Accountability: How do we ensure student success?
Our schools, educators and families are all responsible for ensuring student success. Three reports provide information from
different sources to inform parents and students as they consider their school options.
The three New York City accountability reports are:

School Survey

Quality Review
Every year, all parents, teachers and 6th – 12th grade students are
surveyed about the learning environment in their school, and the results
are provided to the school and the public.
Surveys focus on four key aspects of a school’s learning environment:
1. Safety and respect
2. Academic expectations
3. Communication
4. Parent, teacher and student engagement
During the school year, each school receives an on-site review by
experienced educators and a detailed report on how well the school is
organized to support student achievement.
The Quality Review Report focuses on how well the school:
- Assesses child performance
- Improves academic achievements
- Meets academic goals
- Plans staff development and student support services
- Monitors student progress

Every fall, each school receives a report and a letter grade (A, B, C, D or
F) measuring its success during the prior school year in getting students
to proficiency on state exams, accelerating student learning, and
promoting a supportive and safe school environment.

The Progress Report focuses on:
1. Student performance on state English Language Arts and
Math exams;
Progress Report
2. The amount of growth students made in English Language
Arts and Math; and
3. The school environment, as measured by the School Survey
and attendance.

An important feature of the Progress Report is that it measures each
school’s contribution to student academic progress, no matter where each
child begins his or her journey to proficiency and beyond.
Where can I find school accountability reports?
Here’s a helpful step-by-step process on how to access your school’s accountability reports on the NYCDOE website.
1. Visit http://schools.nyc.gov.
2. Enter school’s name or number into the “Find a School” search box.
3. Your search results will appear on the left. Click on the school’s name.
4. A new window will open and the school’s webpage will appear.
5. Click on the “Statistics” link on the left-hand side of the page under, “About Us.”
6. Now you should be able to access the school’s accountability reports along with other valuable information.
7. If you have any questions, you may visit http://schools.nyc.gov/accountability or email the Office of Accountability at
[email protected]. You may also talk to your school’s parent coordinator.
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New York State Accountability:
What is a School In Need of Improvement (SINI)?
A School In Need of Improvement (SINI) is one that did not meet the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) goals
determined by the state to measure achievement levels in:
x English Language Arts
x Science
x Mathematics
x High School Graduation Rates
What is Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)?
Adequate Yearly Progress is the minimum level of academic performance schools must achieve every year. While
some SINI schools have produced good results for many students, they have not sufficiently improved achievement for
all students. In other cases, schools are included on the SINI list when an insufficient number of students participated
in state-required tests.
What actions are SINI schools taking to improve?
All SINI schools are required to implement a variety of interventions to help improve their instructional programs and
management. Through No Child Left Behind, students who have attended a SINI school for at least a year, and are
not in the final grade of the school, have the opportunity to apply for a transfer to a non-SINI school.
Year
Adequate Yearly
Progress (AYP)
School Role
Parent Role
Year
1
Fails to make AYP
Schools work to
improve
achievement
Parents can work with school toward
improvement goals
Year
2
Fails to make AYP
School writes an
improvement plan
Parents notified about school status and
public school choice option
Year
3
Fails to make AYP
(becomes a SINI school)
Year
4
Fails to make AYP
Year
5
Fails to make AYP;
is in need of corrective
action
Year
6
Fails to make AYP;
is in need of corrective
action
Year
7
Fails to make AYP;
school is under alternative
governance
School works
toward meeting
improvement goals
Public School Choice transfer options
continue; students can receive tutoring
through Supplemental Educational Services
(SES).
For more information about SES,
please email
[email protected]
How do I find more information on SINI schools?
You can find additional information at http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/ChangingSchools/NCLB/PSC. If you
have any questions or concerns as you select a middle school, please speak with your school’s guidance counselor. If
you are matched to a SINI school, you will be expected to attend in September 2011.
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Map of District 17 Middle Schools
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Academy of Business and Community Development
Phillippa Schuyler (J.H.S. 383)
Brooklyn Collegiate: A College Board School
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy V
Mott Hall IV
Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women
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Science, Technology and Research Early College School at Erasmus
Brooklyn College Academy
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
Khalil Gibran International Academy
Urban Assembly School for Criminal Justice
Young Women's Leadership School of Brooklyn
Eagle Academy for Young Men II
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DISTRICT 17 MIDDLE SCHOOLS
SCHOOL NAME
M.S. 2
Gladstone H. Atwell Middle School (M.S. 61)
The Crown School (P.S. 161)
P.S. 181
P.S. 189
Walt Whitman (I.S. 246)
Middle School for Academic & Social Excellence
I.S. 340
Elijah Stroud Middle School
School of Integrated Learning
Academy For College Preparation And Career Exploration: A
College Board School
The Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School (M.S. 394)
Ronald Edmonds Learning Center II
The School for Human Rights
School for Democracy and Leadership
Science, Technology and Research Early College School at
Erasmus
Middle School of the Arts
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
SCHENECTADY AV
Legend
M.S. 2
Phone: 718-462-6992
Fax: 718-284-7717
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/17/K002
Address: 655 Parkside Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Subway: 2, 5 to Winthrop Street
Bus: B49 to Clarkson & Rogers Avenues; B12 to Clarkson & Nostrand Avenue; B44 to
Clarkson & New York Avenues
Eligibility:
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
For M.S. 2:
Open to students residing in
the zone
Special Education Teacher Support
Services (SETSS)
School Theme: Leadership
What students like best about our school:
Students enjoy the wealth of resources available to help them to succeed and become wellrounded people. The nurturing atmosphere exudes care, respect and regard. We have an open
door policy and there is always someone available for each student.
What parents like best about our school:
Parents say that they always feel welcome and their questions are always answered. They say
that the leadership is knowledgeable and confident. They like the progress made with their
children.
Interesting facts:
M.S. 2 is housed in a beautiful building which was showcased in Michele Cohen’s
book Public Art for Public Schools.
ELL Programs/Services:
SPECIAL PROGRAMS & COURSES
For The Leadership Program:
Open to students and
residents of District 17
Site Accessibility
Functionally Accessible
Special Education Services:
Special Class
Bilingual – Haitian Creole
ESL
Total Students (10/31/2009):
400
Grades Served (2011-2012):
6–8
Grade levels that share our
building:
Middle School
Grade for which students can
apply for 2011-2012:
6
Accountability:
Progress Report Grade:
2008 – 2009: A
2007 – 2008:A
Quality Review:
2007 – 2008: Outstanding

Open House
Information
Please call the school for
Open House dates and
times
Special Programs and Initiatives: Accelerated High School Program (Mathematics,
Spanish & Living Environment), Humanities, Health & Career Planning, Physical Education,
Character Education Program, Arts, Technology, Photography, Band, Chorus, Computer
Science, Beacon Program, Specialized High School Program
Enrichment Classes: Advisory, Student Government, Peer Mediation, Dance, Band,
Spanish
Language Classes: Spanish
PARTNERSHIPS
Cultural Institutions: Partnership for the Arts, American Museum of Natural History
Higher Education Institutions: Brooklyn College, Medgar Evers College, Downstate
Medical Hospital
Program Partners: Neighborhood Music and Arts
Resource Partners: The Leadership Program, Brooklyn Empowerment Neighborhood
Initiative (BENI), 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC)
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Clubs & Activities: After-school Program, Community Service, Reading, Math, Science,
Mural Art, Chess Club, Dance Club, Chorus Club, Basketball Club, Volleyball Club, Band,
Keyboarding
Boys Sports: Basketball, Volleyball
Girls Sports: Basketball, Volleyball

Important Information!
Community Service required
Extended Day Program offered
Summer Session offered
Uniform Dress Code observed
Weekend Program offered
Program Name
Selection Criteria
M.S. 2
Program Focus: Humanities
Zoned
The Leadership Program
Program Focus: Gifted & Talented
Program

Priority to students who apply and live in the zoned area

Review of Test Scores: Combined score of 1371 on the 4th
Grade NYS Examinations in English Language Arts (ELA)
and Mathematics
Students must also take the Otis-Lennon School Ability
Test (OLSAT) to be eligible to apply to this program
Screened: Academic

M.S. 2 ʄ DBN 17K002 ʄ Page 1
Gladstone H. Atwell Middle School (M.S. 61)
Phone: 718-774-1002
Fax: 718-467-4335
Website: www.ms61.org
Address: 400 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Subway: 2, 5 to Sterling Street
Bus: B44 to Empire Boulevard; B43 to New York Avenue
Eligibility:
For Zoned Program:
the zone
For Application Programs:
Site Accessibility:
Not Accessible
Special Class
Services (SETSS)
Bilingual – Haitian Creole
ESL
1158
6–8
6
Accountability:
2008 – 2009: A
2007 – 2008:B
Quality Review:
2007 – 2008: Well Developed
Extended Day Program
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Students participate in an extended day program that is enhanced by our partnerships with
Johns Hopkins University, the Scholars Program and the Medgar Evers College’s Science and
Technology Entry Program (STEP). They also benefit from a science lab, laptop carts, SMART
Boards and a technology lab.
Parents are impressed by our nurturing community where students easily transition to middle
school and our integration of technology into our academically challenging environment.
Special Programs and Initiatives: Young Entrepreneurs, Investment Literacy, Future
Banking, Chess, Dance, Theatre, Film Development, Culinary Arts, Science & Technology
Initiative, Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Preparation, Basketball, Arista/National Junior
Honor Society (NJHS); Cooperative, Healthy, Active, Motivated, Positive Students
(CHAMPS); New York Stock Market Game, Bridge Crossing, M.S. 61 Alumnae Mentoring
Program, Student Government, School Band
Enrichment Classes: Violin
Regents Classes: Comprehensive English, Integrated Algebra, Living Environment,
Spanish, US History
PARTNERSHIPS
Cultural Institutions: Brooklyn Academy of Music
Higher Education Institutions: Bank Street College, Medgar Evers College STEP Program,
Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth, Brooklyn College Talent Search
Program Partners: Grand Street Settlement, Crown Heights Public Library, By All Means
Save Some (BAMSS), Theatre Works
Resource Partners: Carver Savings Bank, Engineers Teaching Algebra, Parents As Arts
Partners, Spoons Across America
Clubs & Activities: Students United Against Violence Everywhere (SUAVE), 21st Century
Community Learning Center (CCLC), Science/Technology Initiative, Academic Intervention,
Homework Help, Project Assistance, Dance & Theatre, Gender for Equity Club, Debate
Club, Chess Club, 6th Grade Britou Moore Science Investigators (BSI)
Boys Sports: Basketball, Indoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls Sports: Basketball, Indoor Track, Volleyball, Wrestling
offered
Uniform Dress Code

observed
Please call the school for Open House dates and times
Program Name
Selection Criteria
Zoned Program
Zoned

Priority to students who apply and live in zoned area
Screened: Academic

Review of Attendance & Punctuality
Review of Grades
Review of Test Scores: Minimum ELA Level 3 or higher
ELA, Math Level 2 or higher
Student Interview
CAT Academy
Program Focus: Communication Arts &
Technology

Britou Moore Academy
Program
Screened: Academic

Review of Test Scores: Combined score of 1371 on the 4th
Grade NYS Examinations in English Language Arts (ELA)
and Mathematics
Gladstone H. Atwell Middle School (M.S. 61) ʄ DBN 17K061 ʄ Page 2
P.S. 189
Address: 1100 East New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Subway: 3 to Sutter Avenue – Rutland Road
Bus: B12 to East New York & Buffalo Avenues; B14 to Pitkin & Buffalo Avenues; B17, B46
to Utica & East New York Avenues; B45 to Buffalo & St. John’s Place; B47 to East New
th
York & East 96 Street
Phone: 718-756-0210
Fax: 718-604-1865
Eligibility:
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Priority to continuing 5th grade
students
P.S. 189 has an extensive performing arts program including our dance ensemble, band and
choir.
Parents appreciate the multiple foreign languages we offer and our stimulating academic
environment. We integrate technology into the classroom through the use of individual laptops,
SMART Boards and projectors.
Then to students residing in the
zone
Then to students and residents of
District 17
Site Accessibility
Not Accessible
Special Programs and Initiatives: French, Spanish, Leadership/Advisory Groups, Student
Leadership Program
Regents Classes: Earth Science, French, Integrated Algebra, Living Environment, Spanish
Language Classes: French, Haitian Creole, Latin, Spanish
Special Class
Services (SETSS)
Bilingual – Haitian Creole, Spanish
PARTNERSHIPS
Dual Language – Haitian Creole,
Spanish
Cultural Institutions: Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
Higher Education Institutions: Brooklyn College, Long Island University (LIU)
Program Partners: 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC), Haitian American
United For Progress (HAUP), The Boy Scouts of America, Lorraine Monroe Leadership
Institute, Arista/National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
ESL
467 (Grades 6 – 8 only)
K–8
Clubs & Activities: Peer Tutoring, Specialized High School Classes, Saturday Academy,
Music, Dance, Chess Club, Spoken Word Club, Yoga Club
Boys Sports: Basketball
6
Accountability:
2008 – 2009: A
2007 – 2008:A
Quality Review:

Program Name
Selection Criteria
P.S. 189
for continuing 5th grade students only
Unscreened

Continuing 5th grade students
P.S. 189
for students applying from another
elementary school only
Screened: Academic

Review of Test Scores
P.S. 189 ʄ DBN 17K189 ʄ Page 3
Walt Whitman (I.S. 246)
Phone: 718-282-5230
Fax: 718-284-6429
Address: 72 Veronica Place, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Subway: 2, 5 to Church Avenue
Bus: B41,B44, B49 to Snyder Avenue; B35 to Rogers Avenue
Eligibility:
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
For Zoned Program:
the zone
Students enjoy our integration of technology resources into the classroom and our dedication to
addressing student needs.
Walt Whitman provides a high quality education with an emphasis on innovative learning
experiences, Project Based Learning, and accelerated classes.
For Whitman Magnet Academy:
Site Accessibility
Special Class
Services (SETSS)
Bilingual – Haitian Creole, Spanish
ESL
594
6–8
building:
Special Programs and Initiatives: Visual Art, Media Art, Drama, Chorus, Band, TV Station,
Podcasting, Free Computers
Regents Classes: Integrated Algebra, Living Environment
Language Classes: French
PARTNERSHIPS
Cultural Institutions: Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)
Higher Education Institutions: Brooklyn College, Bank Street College of Education,
Medgar Evers College
Program Partners: Community Mediation Services (CMS), Computers for Youth (CFY),
High School for Hospitality And Tourism
Resource Partners: Integrated Curriculum and Instruction (ICI)
Middle School
6
Accountability:
Clubs & Activities: Math Club, Debate Club, Science Club, Media/TV/News Club, Music
Club, Chorus, Drama
Boys Sports: Basketball, Cricket, Indoor Track, Soccer
Girls Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Double Dutch
2008 – 2009: A
2007 – 2008:B
Quality Review:
2007 – 2008: Proficient
Program Name
Selection Criteria
Zoned Program
Zoned
Whitman Magnet Academy
Program

Priority to students who apply and live in zoned area

Review of Test Scores: Combined score of 1371 on the
4th Grade NYS Examinations in English Language Arts
(ELA) and Mathematics
Screened: Academic

Walt Whitman (I.S. 246) ʄ DBN 17K246 ʄ Page 4
Middle School for Academic & Social Excellence
nd
Phone: 718-774-0105
Fax: 718-774-0298
Email: [email protected]
Address: 1224 Park Place, 2 Floor, Brooklyn, New York, 11213
Subway: 3, 4 to Kingston Avenue
Bus: B45 to St. John’s Place & Troy Avenue, B46 to Park Place & Utica Avenue; B15, B65
to Bergen Street & Troy Avenue
Eligibility:
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Priority to students residing in the
zone
The vision of M.S. 334 is to see students transformed into successful students by equipping
them academically, emotionally and socially to compete and contribute globally. At MS 334,
scholars are empowered through a robust academic curriculum that includes Cultural Arts and
Problem Based Learning. We use inquiry, critical thinking and analysis to accelerate student
learning. The entire school community exhibits self-discipline, responsibility for self and others,
along with care for the school environment.
District 17
Site Accessibility
Not Accessible
Special Class
Special Programs and Initiatives: Critical Thinking in Literacy, Service Learning
Services (SETSS)
Enrichment Classes: Extended Morning, Advisory, Academic Intervention Services (AIS)
ESL
PARTNERSHIPS
Program Partners: Jaha's Management Team (JMT), The Young Journey Foundation
234
Clubs & Activities: Dance, Music & Theater, Cheer Team, Chess Club, Debate Team and
Science Club
Boys Sports: Basketball, Flag Football
Girls Sports: Basketball
Co-ed Sports: Track & Field
6–8
building:
Elementary & Middle School
6
Accountability:
2008 – 2009: C
2007 – 2008:C
Quality Review:
2008 – 2009: Underdeveloped
with Proficient Features
Contact Ms. D. Henry, Parent Coordinator at 718-774-0105 ext. 2531
Program Name
Selection Criteria
Middle School for Academic & Social
Excellence
Program Focus: Humanities &
Cultural Arts
Unscreened
Students who apply to this program are randomly selected
Middle School for Academic & Social Excellence DBN 13K334 Page 5
Academy of Business and Community Development
Phone: 718-783-4842
Fax: 718-783-4869
Address: 141 Macon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Subway: A, C to Nostrand Avenue
Bus: B25, B26, B43, B44 to Marcy Avenue
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Eligibility:
All Boys School
Open to students and residents of
Brooklyn
Site Accessibility:
Special Class
Services (SETSS)
ESL
School Theme: Business
Students value our entrepreneurial partnerships that give them real-world business
experiences with guest speakers, presentations and Career Exploration Outings (CEOs). They
also like our new computer lab.
What parents like best about our school
Parents value our weekly update on their student's attendance, behavior and coursework in all
subjects. These updates identify areas of concern and regularly celebrate students’
accomplishments.
Enrichment Classes: Business Education & Technology, Community Development
(Character Education & Leadership Skills)
Regents Classes: Integrated Algebra
PARTNERSHIPS
6 – 12
Higher Education Institutions: Long Island University (LIU), New York University (NYU)
Program Partners: Common Cents, Junior Acheivement (JA), New York Cares, The
Leadership Program
building:
Middle School
6
Accountability:
Clubs & Activities: Arcade Club, Art Cub, Book Club, Bottle Biology, Chess & Board
Games, NY History Day, Skelly Club
Boys Sports: Basketball, Outdoor Track, Soccer
2008 – 2009: B
2007 – 2008:B
Quality Review:

Please Note
This is an all boys school
This school is located in District 13
Program Name
Selection Criteria
Academy of Business and Community
Development
Program Focus: Business
Screened: Academic

Review of Grades & Test Scores
Student Interview
Academy of Business and Community Development DBN 13K336 Page 6
I.S. 340
Phone: 718-857-5516
Fax: 718-230-5479
Address: 227 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Subway: 2, 3 to Grand Army Plaza
Bus: B41, B69, B71 to Grand Army Plaza
Eligibility:
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
District 17
Students like our school because of its high academic achievement record and outstanding
reputation. They also benefit from our small supportive learning environment.
Parents value the opportunity to contribute to the school's decision making process through
participation in parent leadership groups. Through our parent website and telephone message
system I.S. 340 maintains regular communication with parents.
Site Accessibility:
Not Accessible
Special Class
Services (SETSS)
ESL
284
Special Programs and Initiatives: Art, Music, Physical Education (P.E.), Advisory, Legal
Outreach Internship
Regents Classes: Integrated Algebra, Living Environment, Spanish
PARTNERSHIPS
6–8
Cultural Institutions: Brooklyn Botanic Garden, The Center for Arts Education
Program Partners: Prospect Park Alliance, Benjamin Banneker Community Development
Corporation, Pure Elements, Creative Connections, The Noel Pointer Foundation
building:
Middle School
6
Accountability:
Clubs & Activities: After-school Program, Literature Circle, Yearbook Club, Table Tennis,
Dance, Chess, Robotics, Violin, Double Dutch
Co-ed Sports: Basketball
2008 – 2009: B
2007 – 2008:F
Quality Review:
Please contact the school for Open House dates and times
Program Name
Selection Criteria

North Star Academy
Program
Screened: Academic

I.S. 340 ʄ DBN 17K340 ʄ Page 7
Address: 750 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Subway: S to Park Place; 2, 3 to Eastern Parkway
Bus: B45, B48 to Sterling Place & Classon Avenue; B71 to Eastern Parkway & Classon
Avenue; B65 to Bergen Street & Classon Avenue
Phone: 718-638-3067
Fax: 718-638-3515
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Eligibility:
th
151
School Theme: Humanities
Students enjoy being immersed in project-based learning activities that allow them to go on
trips and develop strong computer literacy skills. They also love our Advisory Program and
Student Government Organization, which provide multiple opportunities for them to express
their views and build school spirit, through a variety of special events that they propose and
implement each month.
Our school is a hub of day, after-school and weekend activities that combine to create an
intimate and child centered environment that challenges students academically, while allowing
them to explore their talents and interests. With a relentless focus on academic excellence and
character education, we contact parents daily to insure their full participation in the academic
and social development of their children and in monthly celebrations of success.
Interesting Facts:
With less than 200 students enrolled each year, we are able to improve academic
achievement for our students by personalizing the learning process for each one.
6–8
Special Programs and Initiatives: Specialized High School Classes, Accelerated High
School Program, After-school & Weekend Programs, Advisory Program, Technology
Projects, Student Government Organization (SGO), Sports Teams, Talent Explorations,
Curriculum Fairs, Academic Contests, Field Trips, Career Fairs, Community Partnerships,
Service Learning Projects
Regents Classes: Integrated Algebra, Living Environment
Priority to 5 Grade Students in
P.S. 316
zone
District 17
Site Accessibility
Not Accessible
Special Class
Services (SETSS)
ESL
building:
Elementary School
6
Accountability:
2008 – 2009: A
2007 – 2008:A
Quality Review:
PARTNERSHIPS
Cultural Institutions: Young Audiences New York, Creative Outlet, Brooklyn Museum
Program Partners: Urban Advantage, Dell Inc., Hip Hop 4 Life, Leadership Program, Penny
Harvest, Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (CNR); Cooperative, Healthy, Active,
Motivated Positive Students (CHAMPS) EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Important
Information!
offered
Uniform Dress Code
observed
Weekend Program
offered
Clubs & Activities: Art, Chess, Technology, Music, Drama, Dance, Double Dutch, Physical
Fitness
Co-ed Sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Volleyball

Program Name
Selection Criteria
Unscreened
October – December 2010
o Fridays 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Please contact our Guidance Counselor at 718-638-3067
Elijah Stroud Middle School ʄ DBN 17K353 ʄ Page 8
The School of Integrated Learning
Phone: 718-774-0362
Fax: 718-774-0521
Address: 1224 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY 11213
Subway: 3, 4 to Kingston Avenue
Bus: B45 to St. John’s Place & Troy Avenue, B46 to Park Place & Utica Avenue
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Eligibility:
zone
District 17
Site Accessibility
Not Accessible
Special Class
Services (SETSS)
ESL
232
Students value the intimate atmosphere of a small school with under 300 students: it enables
the faculty to know each child by his or her name, reputation and actions. Students also benefit
from a curriculum emphasizing technology, academics and the arts.
Parents appreciate that their children’s learning needs are addressed individually in a small
school. They also like the sound emotional support given by having both a guidance counselor
and a social worker along with an IEP team of specialists.
Interesting facts:
We are proud to be the recipients of the Middle Schools Success Grant.
We have a mobile science lab.
Our new state-of-the-art technology lab includes document cameras, a SMART Board and
a variety of learning software. We also have laptop carts to serve all class rooms and 80%
of our classrooms have SMART Boards.
6–8
building:
Special Programs and Initiatives: Choir, Steel Pan Ensemble, All Pro Dads Chapter,
Urban Advantage’s Science Program; Cooperative, Healthy, Active, Motivated, Positive
Students (CHAMPS)
Enrichment Classes: Specialized High School Preparation Classes, Music
Regents Classes: Earth Science, Integrated Algebra
6
PARTNERSHIPS
Accountability:
Program Partners: Brooklyn Bureau of Community Affairs (BBCS), The Leadership
Program, Urban Advantage, CHAMPS, Amer-I-Can, New York Cares; New York Police
Department (NYPD)’s Gang Resistance, Education And Training (GREAT) Program
2008 – 2009: A
2007 – 2008:B
Quality Review:
Clubs & Activities: Extended Day Morning Tutorials (Math, Science, ELA & Social Studies,
After-school Program, Dance, Music (Steeldrums), Chorus, Health & Nutrition
Boys Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer
Girls Sports: Basketball, Double Dutch
Co-ed Sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Handball
Program Name
Selection Criteria
The School for Integrated Learning
Unscreened
The School for Integrated Learning ʄ DBN 17K354 ʄ Page 9
Philippa Schuyler (J.H.S. 383)
Phone: 718-574-0390
Fax: 718-574-1366
Website: www.philippaschuyler.org
Address: 1300 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Subway: M to Knickerbocker Avenue
Bus: B60 Wilson & Greene Avenues, B54 to Harman Street & Myrtle Avenue
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Eligibility:
Brooklyn and Queens
Site Accessibility
Special Class
Services (SETSS)
ESL
1011
5–8
building:
Middle School
6
Accountability:
2008 – 2009:B
Students receive instructional programs that meet their individual gifts and talents.
Philippa Schuyler offers a variety of acceleration and enrichment opportunities that include
advanced language arts & math classes, single-subject acceleration, special magnet programs,
Regents courses and Specialized High School Admissions Test Preparation courses.
Interesting Facts:
Students in Major Drama have performed their original plays on Broadway via Fidelity
FutureStage.
Special Programs and Initiatives: Science Fair, Social Studies Fair, Math & Technology
Fair, Student Government, National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), National Junior Beta Club
Enrichment Classes: Law, Finance, Medical Studies, Computers/Technology
Regents Classes: Earth Science, Integrated Algebra, Living Environment, Spanish
Language Classes: French, Spanish
PARTNERSHIPS
Cultural Institutions: The Joyce Theater, American Museum of Natural History
Higher Education Institutions: New York University (NYU), Polytechnic University
Program Partners: Fidelity FutureStage, 83rd Precinct Youth Council; Mathematica Policy
Research, Inc. (MPR); Cooperative, Healthy, Active, Motivated Positive Students
(CHAMPS); NJHS, New York Junior Tennis League (NYJTL)
Resource Partners: Fidelity/Leap, Community Learning Support Organization, The Cahn
Fellows Program
2007 – 2008: B
Quality Review:
offered
Uniform Dress Code
observed

Clubs & Activities: International Trips, Camping Trip to ADK, Lego Robotic League, NYC
Stock Market Games, CHAMPS Fitness Program
Girls Sports: Basketball, Double Dutch
Co-ed Sports: Tennis

Please call the school to schedule an appointment for a site visit
Please Note
Program Name
Philippa Schuyler (J.H.S. 383)
Selection Criteria
Screened: Academic

Student Interview
Teacher Recommendation
Philippa Schuyler (J.H.S. 383) DBN 32K383 Page 10
The Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School (M.S. 394)
Phone: 718-756-3164
Fax: 718-756-3177
Address: 188 Rochester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213
Subway: 3, 4 to Crown Heights-Utica Avenue
Bus: B15 to Rochester Avenue & Prospect Place; B45, B46 to Utica Avenue & St. John’s
Place or Prospect Place; B65 to Rochester Avenue & St. Mark’s Place or Bergen Street
Eligibility:
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
For The Mary McLeod Bethune
Middle School (M.S. 394):
Priority to continuing 5th grade
students
zone
Students benefit from the support given to their needs through our small learning communities.
Parents value the enhancement of our challenging core curriculum through our two technology
labs which allow student exploration. Additionally, M.S. 394 provides real-life meaning to
classroom activities through our various partnerships.
Interesting facts:
Our School provides differentiated support for students through team-teaching among in
the General Education and Special Education Departments.
For The Mary McLeod Bethune
Academy:
Open to students and residents
of District 17
Site Accessibility
Not Accessible
Special Programs and Initiatives: Middle School Initiative Program, Outdoor Classrooms,
Creative Writing, Accelerated Math/Science, LEGO Robotics, SPARK Program, Science
Fair, , Field Trips, Math Initiatives (VMath & ECAM), Urban Advantage, Architectural Building
& Design, Creating Comic Books, Digital Weather Station, Science Play Ground
Enrichment Classes: Technology, African Dance, Music, Designing
Regents Classes: Integrated Algebra, Living Environment, Spanish
Special Class
Services (SETSS)
ESL
PARTNERSHIPS
PK – 8
Cultural Institutions: Brooklyn Museum
Higher Education Institutions: Parent Corps/New York University (NYU), Cornell University
Program Partners: Police Athletic League (PAL), Weeksville Heritage Center, NikeGO,
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), The Hope Project, DELL; Science, Engineering,
Communication, Mathematics Enhancement Program (SECME), Chess-in-the-Schools
Resource Partners: Learning Leaders, Brooklyn Botanic Garden - Project Green Reach
6
Accountability:
2008 – 2009: A
2007 – 2008:A
Clubs & Activities: After-school Programs, Extended Day (Reading, Math, Science),
Vacation School, Stepping, Project Champs, Chess
Quality Review:

Program Name
Selection Criteria
The Mary McLeod Bethune Middle
School (M.S. 394)
Screened: Academic
The Mary McLeod Bethune Academy
Program

Review of Test Scores

Screened: Academic

The Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School (M.S. 394) ʄ DBN 17K394 ʄ Page 11
Phone: 718-467-0306
Fax: 718-953-0682
Website: www.relc2.com
Address: 430 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233
Subway: C to Ralph Ave; 3, 4 to Utica Avenue – Crown Heights
Bus: B15, B45, B47, B65 to Ralph Avenue
Eligibility:
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
District 17
School Theme: Math & Science
Students appreciate that we have developed an environment where they feel supported and
listened to.
Parents like the structure of our program and the emphasis that we place on academic
achievement for all students. Additionally, they value our college access initiatives which
include college tours and discussions.
Interesting facts:
We have demonstrated academic growth based on state exams each year. Our
proficiency rate has increased in both math and ELA; more than doubling in math since we
opened.
Site Accessibility:
Special Class
Services (SETSS)
ESL
155
6–8
Special Programs and Initiatives: Visual Art, Drama, Dance, Video Production
Regents Classes: Integrated Algebra, US History
building:
Elementary School
6
Accountability:
Clubs & Activities: Chess Club, Chess Team, Newspaper, Boys to Men Service Club,
Student Council
Co-ed Sports: Football
2008 – 2009:A
2007 – 2008:A
Quality Review:

Program Name
Selection Criteria
Program Focus: Math & Science
Limited Unscreened
Priority to students who demonstrate interest by signing in at one
or several of the following events: Information Session, School
Tour, Open House, Middle School Fair
Ronald Edmonds Learning Center II ʄ DBN 17K484 ʄ Page 12
Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women
(M.S. 527)
Phone: 718-260-2300
Fax: 718-260-2301
Website: http://www.uainstitute.com
Address: 283 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Subway: R, 2, 3, 4, 5 to Borough Hall – Court Street ; A, C, F to Jay Street
Bus: B103 to Adams & Johnson Streets; B25, B26, B38 to Adams & Tillary Streets; B38L,
B41, B41L, B52 to Jay & Tillary Streets; B57 to Jay & Johnson Streets; B67, B75 to Jay
Street & Myrtle Avenue
Eligibility:
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
All Girls School
Students have the opportunity to actively participate in a range of internships. Our partners
connect our students with role models and mentors that inspire them to challenge their selfperceptions and the stereotypes that currently exist for women.
The Urban Assembly (UA) Institute empowers young women through a rich math and science
education.
Priority to students and residents of
District 13, 14, 15 and 16
Brooklyn
Site Accessibility:
Not Accessible
Services (SETSS)
ESL
Special Programs and Initiatives: Teen Iron Chef, Robotics, Future Cities, She Votes!,
PhotoVoice
PARTNERSHIPS
6 – 12
building:
High School
6
Accountability:
Cultural Institutions: Learning through an Expanded Arts Program (LEAP)
Higher Education Institutions: Polytechnic University, Barnard College
Program Partners: Children's Aid Society, Carrera Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention
Program, Girls Inc., MOUSE Squad
Resource Partners: Crown Heights Community Mediation Center, Con Edison; Thornton
Tomesetti, Inc.; DDC, Long Island College Hospital (LICH)
Clubs & Activities: Yoga, African Dance, Belly Dance, Knitting, Graphic Art, Yearbook,
Keyboarding & Songwriting, Student Council
Girls Sports: Basketball, Outdoor Track, Softball
2008 – 2009: C
2007 – 2008: B
Quality Review:

Please Note
This is an all girls school
Program Name
Selection Criteria
Urban Assembly Institute of Math and
Science for Young Women (M.S. 527)
Screened: Academic

Diagnostic Test
Student Interview
Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women (M.S. 527) DBN 13K527 Page 13
Phone: 718-771-4793
Fax: 718-771-4815
Address: 600 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Bus: B12, B44, B46 to Winthrop Street B47 to Empire Boulevard & Kingston Avenue
Eligibility:
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
District 17
Services (SETSS)
School Theme: Human Rights
The school offers an integrated academic and social skills-based curriculum, challenging our
students to become critically thinking, compassionate and socially engaged young adults
committed to equity, dignity and social consciousness.
Parents value the mission and method of The School for Human Rights: we are implementing a
school-wide approach to teach human rights through coursework and community culture in
order to develop the academic and social capacities of all our students.
ESL
Special Programs and Initiatives: Instrumental Music
Regents Classes: Integrated Algebra
Site Accessibility:
Not Accessible
Special Class
6 – 12
PARTNERSHIPS
building:
Middle & High School
Higher Education Institutions: Brooklyn College
Program Partners: Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs
(Gear Up)
6
Accountability:
Clubs & Activities: P.M. School Tutorial, Music
2008 – 2009: A
2007 – 2008:B
Quality Review:

Program Name
Program Focus: Social Justice
Selection Criteria
Screened: Academic

Essay/Writing Sample
Student Interview
The School for Human Rights ʄ DBN 17K531 ʄ Page 14
Phone: 718-771-4865
Fax: 718-771-5847
Address: 600 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Bus: B12, B44, B46 to Winthrop Street B47 to Empire Boulevard & Kingston Avenue
Eligibility:
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
District 17
Our school provides an innovative curriculum that engages students.
Parents love the small size and personalized support at School for Democracy and Leadership
(SDL). Our secondary school structure and partnership with Brooklyn College provide students
with many opportunities and leadership experiences.
Site Accessibility:
Not Accessible
Special Class
Services (SETSS)
ESL
6 – 12
building:
Special Programs and Initiatives: Music, Art, Electives
PARTNERSHIPS
Cultural Institutions: Digital Arts Alliance
Higher Education Institutions: Brooklyn College
Program Partners: CAMBA, Community Counseling & Mediation (CCM), Sadie Nash
Leadership Project, Midori & Friends, Pearson Foundation
Clubs & Activities: Tutoring, Arts Club, Music Club, Activism Club, Student Counsel Club,
Athletic Club
6
Accountability:
2008 – 2009: B
2007 – 2008:C
Quality Review:
Program Name
Selection Criteria
Program Focus: Government
Screened: Academic

Student Interview
School for Democracy and Leadership ʄ DBN 17K533 ʄ Page 15
Phone: 718-773-3343
Fax: 718-773-4168
Address: 790 East New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Subway: 3, 4 to Crown Heights – Utica Avenue followed by B46
Bus: B12, B17 to East New York & Troy Avenues; B46 to Remson Avenue & Utica Avenue
Eligibility:
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
zone
As we grow we continue to foster a collaborative environment where stakeholders and
community members are given the opportunity to influence positive student development. Also,
students are excited about our arts focus.
Parents appreciate the small intimate setting we have created at Middle School of the Arts,
including our community policies which include a uniform dress code.
District 17
Site Accessibility
Special Class
Services (SETSS)
Special Programs and Initiatives: Visual Arts, Dance, Choral Music
Dual Language – Haitian Creole,
Spanish
PARTNERSHIPS
Program Partners: CAMBA
ESL
339
Clubs & Activities: Dance, Visual Arts, Culinary Arts Club
6–8
building:
Middle School

6
Accountability:
2008 – 2009: A
2007 – 2008:C
Quality Review:
Program Name
Selection Criteria
Program Focus: Arts
Screened: Academic

Middle School of the Arts ʄ DBN 17K587 ʄ Page 16
Phone: 718-522-2119
Fax: 718-522-9827
Website: www.kgiany.org
Address: 50 Navy Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Subway: A, C, F to Jay Street followed by B57, B62 or B69; 2, 3, 4, 5 to Borough Hall
followed by B57, B62 or B69; B, N, R, Q to Dekalb Avenue followed by B57, B62 or B69
Bus: B57, B62, B69 to Navy Street
Eligibility:
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Brooklyn
School Theme: Multicultural Issues
Students appreciate the opportunity to study the Arabic Language and Culture and explore
careers that require bilingual and bi/multi-cultural skills such as international business,
diplomacy, linguistics, journalism and other related fields through technology and hands-on
learning.
Parents appreciate the school's dedication to meeting the needs of every child and the caring,
nurturing environment that the school provides. All staff members develop a fostering learning
climate that promotes valuable relationships and meaningful teaching and learning.
Site Accessibility:
Not Accessible
Special Class
Services (SETSS)
ESL
115
Special Programs and Initiatives: Kaplan Advantage, Safe Horizon, Ramp-Up Literacy,
Council for Unity, Achieve 3000, Advisory, Test Preparation, Saturday Academy
Enrichment Classes: Arabic Language & Culture, Technology
Language Classes: Arabic
6–9
Expected Grade Configuration:
6 – 12
building:
Elementary School
6
PARTNERSHIPS
Cultural Institutions: Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music, New
York Theater Workshop, New York Writers' Coalition
Program Partners: New Visions for Public Schools, CHAMPS
Resource Partners: Arab-American Family Support Center (AAFSC)
Accountability:
2008 – 2009: A
Quality Review:
with Proficient
Features
Clubs & Activities: Extended Day, Advisory, Music, Dance, Theater, Creative Writing,
Chess, Literary Magazine, Yearbook, Debate Team, Robotics, Class Leadership Program,
Principal's Council, Student Government Organization, Fitness
Please Note

Extended Day Program Offered
Please call the school at 718-522-2119 ext. 0
for Open House dates and times
Program Name
Selection Criteria
Program Focus: Multicultural Issues
Screened: Academic

Khalil Gibran International Academy DBN 13K592 Page 17
Urban Assembly School for Criminal Justice
th
Phone: 718-438-3893 Fax: 718-438-3527
Website: www.uascriminaljustice.org
Address: 4200 16 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Subway: F to Ditmas Avenue
nd
Bus: B23 to 42 Street
Eligibility:
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
All Girls School
Services (SETSS)
School Theme: Law & Government
We are a growing all girls secondary school. Our students receive real-world experiences that
enhance classroom learning. We take many trips; learning happens inside and outside the
classroom. We also offer many after-school activities.
Parents appreciate our mission’s focus on college success. Additionally, our teachers are
accessible and we have small class sizes and give individual attention to our students. We
excite our students about learning, reading and exploring the world.
Brooklyn
Site Accessibility:
Partially Accessible
ESL
Special Programs and Initiatives: Criminal Justice Speaker Series, Baker's Brunches,
Advisory – Girls’ Project, Big Sister Mentoring, Service League/Community Service, Science
Fair, Greek Olympics, Student Council & Justice Committee, Peer Tutoring (Math), Writing
Workshop, Visual Arts Program
Regents Classes: Earth Science, Integrated Algebra
6 – 11
6 – 12
PARTNERSHIPS
building:
Higher Education Institutions: Pace University, Duke University
Program Partners: The Urban Assembly, Baker & Hostetler LLP, Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI), New York Police Department (NYPD), Center for Courts in the
Community, Center for Urban Pedagogy
6
Accountability:
Clubs & Activities: Tech Team, Dance, Math Team, Junior Iron Chef (Cooking Club),
Literary Magazine, Book Club
Girls Sports: Softball
Middle School
2008 – 2009: A
Quality Review:
Please Note

Our school hosts Open Houses every Thursday from 9:00 – 10:00 AM, October through March
Program Name
Selection Criteria
Urban Assembly School for
Criminal Justice
Program Focus: Law & Government
Unscreened
Students who apply for this program are randomly selected
Urban Assembly School for Criminal Justice DBN 20K609 Page 18
The Young Women's Leadership School of Brooklyn
Address: 223 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Subway: L to Grand Street; G to Broadway; J, M, Z to Lorimer Street
Bus: B43 to Scholes Street & Graham Avenue; B60 to Meserole Street & Graham Avenue;
Q54, Q59 and B13 to Grand Street & Graham Avenue
Phone: 718-387-5641
Fax: 718- 387-6153
Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/14/K614
Eligibility:
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
All Girls School
Our school is guided by teachers and staff who nurture students’ intellectual curiosity. We
believe that all students can achieve high standards in every area, including math, science and
technology.
Part of a network of Young Women’s Leadership Foundation schools, we are an all-girls school
with a mission to prepare young women to be successful leaders in their communities. We
work together with families to support our students.
Brooklyn
Site Accessibility:
Not Accessible
Services (SETSS)
ESL
Special Programs and Initiatives: Early College Awareness, Health & Wellness,
Leadership
6–9
PARTNERSHIPS
Program Partners: City Parks Foundation, Girl Scouts Council of Greater New York, Young
Women's Leadership Foundation, Step Up Women's Network
6 – 12
building:
Clubs & Activities: Extracurricular Activities Clubs & Activities: Student Government,
Student Ambassadors, Community Service Projects, Extended Day & Saturday Tutoring,
Advisory, Power Play Sports
Girls Sports: Basketball, Soccer
6
Accountability:
N/A
Please Note
Summer Internship Program offered
Program Name
Selection Criteria
The Young Women’s Leadership
School of Brooklyn
Limited Unscreened
Priority to students who demonstrate interest by signing in at
one or several of the following events: Information Session,
School Tour, Open House or Middle School Fair
The Young Women’s Leadership School of Brooklyn DBN 14K614 Page 19
Address: 1137 Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Subway: C to Rockaway Avenue
Bus: B7 to Saratoga Avenue or Boyland Avenue & Fulton Street; B25 to Fulton Street &
Saratoga Avenue
Phone: 718- 495-0863
Fax: 718-732-2129
Website: www.Eagleny.org
Eligibility:
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
All Boys School
Eagle Academy for Young Men at Ocean Hill is an all-boys school committed to meeting the
needs of our students and providing them with the required support services to sustain
academic achievement and social growth.
The development of our young men is supported through dedicated educators, supportive
parents and actively engaged mentors.
Brooklyn
Site Accessibility
Not Accessible
Special Class
Services (SETSS)
ESL
6 – 10
Special Programs and Initiatives: Mentoring, Student Government
Language Classes: Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish
PARTNERSHIPS
Higher Education Institutions: Morehouse College
Resource Partners: Eagle Foundation, JP Morgan Chase
6 – 12
Clubs & Activities: Mentoring Program, Accelerated Curriculum Opportunities, Debate
Team, Trumpet & Guitar Academy, Martial Arts, Chess, Drama, Robotics Team
Boys Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Fencing Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Tennis
building:
6
Accountability:
N/A

Please Note:
This is an all boys school

Program Name
Selection Criteria
Limited Unscreened
Priority to students who demonstrate interest by signing in at one
or several of the following events: Information Session, School
Tour, Open House or Middle School Fair
Eagle Academy at for Young Men II DBN 23K644 Page 20
Citywide Middle School Choice Option
Please note that the middle school listed below is an additional option to the schools that have pages in this
Directory. The below school will appear on the a student’s personalized Middle School Choice Application if he or
she has submitted a Request for Testing Form (RFT). Students who have not submitted a RFT will not have Mark
Twain as an option on their applications and will not be considered.
Mark Twain for the Gifted & Talented (I.S. 239)
Address: 2401 Neptune Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11224
District: 21
Subway: D, F, N, Q to Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue
Bus: B74 to West 24th Street & Mermaid Avenue
Phone: 718-266-0814
Fax: 718-266-1693
Website: http://is239.schoolwires.com
Request for Testing (RFT) Information:
Eligibility:
Open to New York City residents
All students interested in applying to Mark Twain for the Gifted &
Talented must:
Selection Criteria:
o Submit a Request for Testing (RFT) Form to Mark Twain School
Audition
Talent Areas:
Art
Athletics
Creative Writing
Dance
Drama
Instrumental –
Strings
Instrumental –
Winds
Math/Computer
Science
Visual Media
for the Gifted and Talented located at 2401 NEPTUNE AVENUE,
BROOKLYN, NY 11224 post-marked or delivered no later than
October 8, 2010.
o On the Request for Testing Form, students may identify up to two
(2) talent areas for which they will participate in competitive talent
exams.
After submitting a Request for Testing, eligible students will receive
Vocal Music
Application Information:
Students who are not zoned to (or
currently attending) a District 21 school
should either:
o Call Mark Twain at
718-449-6697
o Contact their local Borough
Enrollment Office to obtain a
Request for Testing form
notification by mail of the date for which he or she has been scheduled
to take the talent exam.
o Students are expected to attach two stamped, unaddressed, white
(4” x 9”) envelopes to the RFT Form.
Students who have submitted a Request for Testing Form will have the
two talent programs for which they have requested to be tested
included on their personalized Middle School Choice Application and
must rank Mark Twain on their applications to be considered for
placement.
Audition Information:
Students will be scheduled for one of these six (6) dates:
o Saturday, January 22, 2011
o Sunday, January 23, 2011
o Saturday, January 29, 2011
o Sunday, January 30, 2011
o Saturday, February 5, 2011
o Sunday, February 6, 2011
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Middle Schools with School-Based
Application Processes
Please note that the middle schools listed below are options in addition to the schools that have pages in this Directory. The
below schools will not appear on the District 17 Middle School Application.
If you are interested in applying to any of the schools listed below, please contact those schools directly for the application
and any additional admissions information such as Open House dates and Selection Criteria.
District 17 Middle Schools with School-Based Applications
K161 – The Crown School (P.S. 161)
330 Crown Street, Brooklyn NY 11225
Phone: 718-756-3100
Fax: 718-953-3605
Grades Served 2011 – 2012: K – 8
K181 – P.S. 181
1023 New York Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11203
Phone: 718-462-5298
Fax: 718-284-5053
http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/17/K161
K382 – Academy For College Preparation and Career Exploration: A College Board School
911 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11226
Phone: 718-564-2566
Fax: 718-564-2566
Grades Served 2011 – 2012: 6 – 12
Boroughwide Brooklyn Middle Schools
with School-Based Applications
K235 – The Lenox School (P.S. 235)
525 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Phone: 718-773-4869
Fax: 718-773-0048
Grades Served 2011 – 2012: 6 – 8
K493 – Brooklyn Collegiate: A College Board School
2021 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233
Phone: 718-922-1145
Fax: 718-922-2347
Grades Served 2011 – 2012: 6 – 12
K518 – Knowledge and Power Prepartory Academy V
985 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Phone: 718-922-4690
Grades Served 2011 – 2012: 6 – 8
K522 – Mott Hall IV
1137 Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233
Phone: 718-485-5240
Grades Served 2011 – 2012: 6 – 8
K543 – Science, Technology and Research Early College School at Erasmus
911 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Phone: 718-564-2540
Fax: 718-564-2541
Grades Served 2011 – 2012: 6 – 12
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Boroughwide Brooklyn Middle Schools with School-Based Applications (continued)
K555 – Brooklyn College Academy
2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210
Phone: 718-853-6184
Fax: 718-951-4441
Grades Served 2011 – 2012: 7 – 12
K590 – Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
1186 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Phone: 718-703-5400
Fax: 718-703-5600
Grades Served 2011 – 2012: 6 – 12
K697 – Teachers Preparatory Secondary School
226 Bristol Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Phone: 718-498-2605
Fax: 718-345-8069
Grades Served 2011 – 2012: 6 – 12
Citywide Middle Schools with School-Based Applications
M012 – Talented and Gifted (TAG) School for Young Scholars
240 East 109th Street, New York, NY 10029
Phone: 212-860-6003
Fax: 212-876-3782
http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/04/M012
M334 – The Anderson School (P.S. 334)
100 West 77th Street, New York, NY 10024
Phone: 212-595-7193
Fax: 212-496-2854
M407 – Institute for Collaborative Education (ICE)
345 East 15th Street, New York, NY 10003
Phone: 212-475-7972
Fax: 212-475-0459
Grades Served 2011 – 2012: 6 – 12
M408 – Professional Performing Arts School (PPAS)
Phone: 212-247-8652
Fax: 212-247-7514
Grades Served 2011 – 2012: 6 – 12
M442 – Ballet Tech / NYC Public School for Dance
890 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
Phone: 212-254-1803
Fax: 212-477-5048
Grades Served 2011 – 2012: 4 – 12
M539 – New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math School (NEST + m)
111 Columbia Street, New York, NY 10002
Phone: 212-677-5190
Fax: 212-260-8124
Grades Served 2011 – 2012: K – 12
M859 – Special Music School
Phone: 212-501-3318
http://www.kaufman-center.org/sms
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District 17 Zoned Middle Schools
K002 – M.S. 2
See Page 1 for more information
K061 – Gladstone H. Atwell Middle School (M.S. 61)
K138 – P.S. 138
760 Prospect Place, Brooklyn NY 11216
Phone: 718-467-0800
Fax: 718-953-3422
K246 – Walt Whitman (I.S. 246)
K334 – Middle School for Academic & Social Excellence
K352 – Ebbets Field Middle School
46 McKeever Place, Brooklyn NY 11225
Phone: 718-941-5097
Grades Served 2011 – 2012: 6 – 8
K353 – Elijah Stroud Middle School
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Charter School
What is a Charter School & Who Can Apply?

Charter schools are free, independent public schools started by educators, parents, community leaders and others.
Charter schools operate independently according to the terms of a five-year performance contract or “charter”.
Any child who qualifies for admission to a public school is also qualified for admission to a public charter school. Every
charter school has its own individual application and lottery.
To learn more about charter schools, and to see the full list of charter schools operating in New York City, please visit
the New York City Charter School Center’s website at www.nycchartercenter.org.
Admission Preferences:

Charter schools are required to give preference to children who reside within the community school district in which the
charter school is located.
In Charter Schools, siblings of students who are already enrolled in the school receive preference for placement.
Charter schools may also give a preference for students at risk of academic failure. Because poverty is very strongly
associated with academic failure, some charter schools give a preference to students who are eligible for free or reduced
lunch; for the same reason, a number of charter schools set aside seats for those students whose test scores
demonstrate that they are struggling to succeed.
You must contact each school individually to learn more about their admission preferences.
Application Process:

Application rules, procedures and deadlines for charter schools vary.
If you are interested in applying to a charter school, please contact the school directly for the application and any
additional admissions information such as Open House dates and Admission Preferences.
The below school will not appear on the District 17 Middle School Application.
KIPP AMP Charter School
Address: 1224 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY, 11213
Subway: 3, 4 to Kingston Avenue; A, C to Kingston Avenue – Throop
Avenue
Bus: B45 to St. John’s Place & Troy Avenue
DBN: 84K357
Phone: 718-943-3710
Website: www.kippnyc.org
Eligibility:

Priority to students and residents of District 17

Then to New York City residents
x
Grades Served 2011 - 2012:

5 – 11

5 – 12
Accountability:

2008 – 2009 Progress Report Grade: B

2007 – 2008 Progress Report Grade: A
Important Information:

After-school Program offered

Extended Day/ Year

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District: 17
Fax: 718-774-3673
SAMPLE 2010-2011 Application for
Admission to Middle School
New York City public elementary school students who attend or reside in a district with a middle school choice application will be
receiving a personalized application from their current school in November. This application will contain identifying information as well
as the middle school choices for which each student is eligible.
Students not currently enrolled in a New York City Public School will need to request an application for the district in which they reside
from their local Borough Enrollment Office. The information will not be personalized and the schools for which the student is eligible
will not be listed.
2010-2011 APPLICATION FOR
ADMISSION TO MIDDLE SCHOOL
For students currently attending a public school, the
information in sections 1 and 2 will be automatically
pulled from the current school’s computer system.
¾ When you receive your application, verify that
the information in sections 1 and 2 is correct.
¾ If any information needs to be updated, contact
your elementary school. Your school will make
the corrections in their computer system.
Section 1 contains all of the information about you,
the applicant: name, address, date of birth, contact
information and other identifying information.
Section 2 contains academic information like your
most recent standardized test scores, special needs
information, and last year’s attendance.
Sections 3 & 4 are for a teacher or other school
administrator to complete after submitting your
application.
Students and parents should not
complete these two sections.
Section 5 will list all of the middle schools for which a student is eligible. This is where you indicate which schools/programs you
are interested in attending. After you review this directory and attend fairs and other school events, you will rank the schools for
which you are eligible in priority order on your application.
x Write a “1” next to the school you want to attend most; a “2” next to your second choice and so on until you have ranked all
of the schools for which you are eligible and interested in attending.
x You can rank all of the schools listed on your application.
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