Columbia Secondary School

Columbia Secondary School (CSS) is a school serving grades six through twelve which specializes in academically talented students who have an interest in a selective and demanding program focusing on math, science, and engineering. CSS immerses students in science and math as a way of making sense of the world. Learning experiences focus on active exploration of major concepts, ideas, and theories that respond to lifeÂ’s big questions. Our students become aware of their responsibilities to their communities and to the world. At CSS, students engage in their own explorations so that they may experience the excitement of discovery.

• Priority to continuing 8th graders
• Then to New York City residents

• 57% of offers went to this group

• Course Grades: English (91-100), Math (91-100), Social Studies (90-100), Science (90-100)
• Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (3.1-4.5), Math (3.8-4.5)
• Attendance and Punctuality
• Interview
• Writing Sample
• 57% of offers went to this group

CTE program(s) in: Scientific Research and Engineering

Students take Philosophy, Engineering, Spanish, Creative Arts and an Elective; Math, Science and Engineering program

Humanities sequence includes Philosophy coursework; Electives in the Sciences and Creative arts

Focus on sustainability and community service; Access to Columbia University facilities and may participate in early college study on campus

AP Biology, AP English, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics, AP Spanish, AP US History

Bx15, M10, M100, M101, M104, M11, M116, M2, M3, M4, M5, M60-SBS, M7

Extended Day Program; Uniform

Model UN, Architecture, Architectural Design, Book Circles, Chess, Cooking, Robotics, Film, Gardening, Journalism, Musical Theater, Latin Dance, Math Bowl, Math Problem Solving, Moot Court, Multimedia Design, Neuroscience, Photography, Green Team, Urban Ecology, Contrariwise Philosophy Journal, Gay-Straight Student Alliance Student Government, Studio Art, Science Bowl, Webpage; Students serve on the Borough Advisory Council

Co-ed Fitness Program: Basketball, Biking, Capoeira, Hiking/Camping, Jogging, Yoga, and Soccer.

• Columbia Secondary School

• Science & Math