School for International Studies

Our school serves 500 students in grades six to twelve. With the implementation of the International Baccalaureate (IB) philosophy and framework, we support learning for all students. We are a community of enthusiastic educators with tight-knit grade level and department teaching teams. Our small class size (usually 22-25 students) helps students master their coursework. They graduate as socially conscious leaders, equipped with the intellectual tools and academic and critical thinking skills necessary to make meaningful change in today's dynamic, interdependent world. Our full-time college advisor and our guidance counselors assist all students in planning for college and the world of work.

• Within the International Baccalaureate framework, students will complete core and interdisciplinary classes as they prepare for AP courses in their 10th through 12th grades. Four years of math and science, and three years of a second language required. Completion of a research/dissertation project is required during the 10th grade. Completion of a Community Action Service project required during 11th & 12th grade years.
• College, Career & Culinary is a four-year, rigorous sequence of courses designed to train future chefs, small business entrepreneurs, and managers. Entering freshmen are programmed for introductory kitchen skills and entrepreneurship. Wiithin the International Baccalaureate framework and our partnership with C-CAP, students complete internships working under local area restaurant chefs.

• Priority to continuing 8th graders
• Priority to continuing 8th graders
• Then to District 15 students or residents
• Then to District 15 students or residents
• Then to Brooklyn students or residents
• Then to Brooklyn students or residents
• Then to New York City residents
• Then to New York City residents

• 35% of offers went to this group
• 12% of offers went to this group

• Initial filter: More than 27 absences, failing or mising grade in core course
• Initial filter: More than 27 absences, failing or mising grade in core course
• Course Grades: English (60-100), Math (60-100), Social Studies (63-100), Science (65-100)
• Course Grades: English (55-100), Math (55-100), Social Studies (55-100), Science (55-100)
• Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (1.4-4.5), Math (1.7-4.5)
• Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (1.7-4.5), Math (1.7-4.5)
• Attendance and Punctuality
• Attendance and Punctuality
• Demonstrated Interest: School Visit
• Interview
• 35% of offers went to this group
• 12% of offers went to this group

Four years of Math and Science: Course offerings include Pre-Cal, Calculus, Advanced Chemistry, Biochemistry. Three years of second language required.

Personal Project: dissertation/research paper required during 10th grade. Co-Op Tech Opportunities for juniors and seniors (internships/jobs).

College-Now: college level courses (offered on weekends). Full-time college adviser ensures all students apply to multiple colleges & universities.

CTE program(s) in: Hospitality and Tourism. Scholarships available to students that actively pursue a career in culinary arts.

Partnerships: Creative Connections, College Confident, NYCChess, Violin, Visual/Computer Design, & Drama provide an enriched program (8am-6pm).

AP English

B103, B41, B45, B57, B61, B62, B63, B65, B67

Cheerleading, Culinary Arts, Drama, Gaming, Visual Arts, Handball, Hip-Hop Dance, Horticulture/Gardening, Instrumental Music, Chess, Ping-Pong, Dance, Photography, Film Appreciation, Literary Magazine, National Honor Society, Newspaper, Open Art Studio, Peer to Peer Tutoring, PrincipalÂ’s Book Club, Robotics, Test Prep, Study Hall, Student Council, Yearbook, Fitness

Our school athletes join with students from Brooklyn School for Global Studies to compete in the Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL). We also offer Flag Football, Handball, Soccer, Softball, Track.

• International Baccalaureate
• College, Career & Culinary

• Humanities & Interdisciplinary
• Culinary Arts