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Secondary School for Journalism

DBN 15K463  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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Students at Secondary School for Journalism (SSJ) recognize that 21st century learning must reflect the technological innovations of our time. We are striving, as critical consumers of media and technology, to generate thoughtful and responsible written communication on all digital platforms. Through productive dialogue, we engage in authentic problem-solving and project-based learning, utilizing reading, writing, and technology to build the skills and knowledge necessary to ensure a competitive edge as we apply to college, enter the work force, and become responsible members of our society.

Prgram Description
  • Real-world applications of publishing, audio and visual formats, multimedia productions, speaker series, and field trips, as well as the history and moral and ethical responsibilities of those in the field of journalism.
Admissions Priority
  • Priority to District 15 students or residents
  • Then to Brooklyn students or residents
  • Then to New York City residents
Offer Rate
  • 23% of offers went to this group
Requirements
  • Demonstrated Interest: School Visit
  • 23% of offers went to this group
Methods Ed. Opt.
Seats 9th Grade GE 104 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants 154 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Filled N
Seats 9th Grade SWD 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Filled N
Seats Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
Applicants Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
App per Seat Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
Location 237 7th Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11215 (40.669255, -73.97858)
Subway F, G to 7th Ave; R to 4th Ave – 9th St
Website schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/15/K463
Graduation Rate 63.8%
Pct Stu Enough Variety 55.0%
College Career Rate 40.9%
Pct Stu Safe 83.0%
Specialized No
Total Students 222
Attendance Rate 80.0%
SAT Takers 0
SAT Reading 435
SAT Math 408
SAT Writing 415
Total Enrollment 222
Female 64.0% (141)
Male 36.5% (81)
White 0.0% (0)
Asian 6.3% (14)
Black 50.5% (112)
Hispanic 36.5% (81)
Other 0.0% (0)
Academic Opportunities

Advisory program; Four-year sequence Media/Journalism elective course work; CUNY College Now; iPad instruction

Digital Media Center; PERC Program; Instrumental Music; Drama; Health

College Readiness Advising including on site college trips; School Journalism Site

Advanced Placement Courses
Bus

B103, B61, B63, B67, B69

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Extracurricular Activities

BRIC Digital Media, School Website/Digital Newspaper, National Honor Society, PRY, Soccer, Running, Student Government, Swimming, Yearbook, College Planning, Technology iClub, Music, Journalism Club, Regents Tutoring

School Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball, Zumba

Programs
  • Secondary School for Journalism
Interests
  • Communications
Eligibility
    Audition Information
      Boro K
      School 10th Seats 1
      ELL Programs English as a New Language
      Language Classes French, Spanish
      Diploma Endorsements
      Neighborhood Park Slope-Gowanus
      Shared Space Yes
      Campus Name John Jay Educational Campus
      Building Code K460
      Phone Number 718-832-4201
      Fax Number 718-832-0273
      School Email mwillia30@schools.nyc.gov
      Grades 2018 12-Sep
      Final Grades 12-Sep
      Start Time 8:25am
      End Time 2:53pm
      Psal Sports Boys Basketball
      Psal Sports Girls Basketball, Volleyball
      Psal Sports Coed
      Girls
      Boys
      Pbat
      International
      Transfer
      Ptech
      Early College
      Geo Eligibility
      School Accessibility Description 1
      Codes K29A
      Seats 10 Yes-20
      Primary Address Line 1 237 7th Avenue
      City Brooklyn
      State Code NY
      Lat 40.669
      Lng -73.979
      Zip 11,215
      # Grade 9 58
      # Grade 10 77
      # Grade 11 44
      # Grade 12 43
      ELA Takers 44
      ELA Level 1 29.5% (13)
      ELA Level 2 59.1% (26)
      ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
      ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
      ELA Level 3+4 0.0% (0)
      Math Takers 40
      Math Level 1 47.5% (19)
      Math Level 2 47.5% (19)
      Math Level 3 0.0% (0)
      Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
      Math Level 3+4 0.0% (0)

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