Brooklyn Secondary School for Collaborative Studies

Brooklyn Collaborative is a diverse and respectful EL Education School, in partnership with NYC Outward Bound Schools, committed to developing students and staff who are kind, open-minded, persistent, responsible, and courageous. With support from peers, staff, families, and school partners, students engage in challenging academic and social experiences that prepare them for college-level learning and full participation in civic life. Students learn to apply their intellect and effort to benefit themselves and their community.

• Priority to continuing 8th graders
• Then to Brooklyn students or residents who attend an information session
• Then to New York City residents who attend an information session
• Then to Brooklyn students or residents
• Then to New York City residents

• 49% of offers went to this group

• 49% of offers went to this group

Academic Portfolio required for graduation: Students must write and present four in-depth performance-based assessment papers

Presentations and Groupwork, Crew Advisory, Band, Theater, Student Government, School-wide Recycling and Composting, Service Learning

Electives include Music, Video, Film, Fitness, Latin Dance, Volleyball, SAT Prep, Philosophy, Visual Arts, Independent Studies, Slam! Poetry

CUNY College Now; Portfolio Work; Independent Studies based on student interest

B57, B61, X12, X14, X17, X17A, X19, X3, X31, X42, X5, X8, X9

Robotics, Homework Help, Computer Lab, Art Shows, Art Portfolio, Art Studio, Community Service, Dance, Digital Music, Digital Video, Gay-Straight Alliance, Graphic Design, Instrumental Music and Band, Peer Mediation, Peer Tutoring, Service Learning, Poetry, Student Mentors; Current clubs include Film, Theater, Track, and Volleyball; we develop clubs to meet student interests

• Brooklyn School for Collaborative Studies

• Humanities & Interdisciplinary