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Academy for Conservation and the Environment

DBN 18K637  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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This is a small school with a supportive culture. We prepare students with knowledge, skills, confidence, and motivation. We prepare students for college by developing critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and real world applications. Through our partnerships with Cornell University and Brooklyn College, we provide a rigorous curriculum emphasizing the sciences and the environment, internship opportunities, and numerous Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Through environmental field experiences, engaging course work, and a small supportive school culture our students are empowered to succeed in their future endeavors.

Prgram Description
    Admissions Priority
    • Priority to New York City residents who attend an information session
    • Then to New York City residents
    Offer Rate
    • 74% of offers went to this group
    Requirements
    • 74% of offers went to this group
    Methods Limited Unscreened
    Seats 9th Grade GE 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants 158 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Filled N
    Seats 9th Grade SWD 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 5 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 6565 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11236 (40.634451, -73.916927)
    Subway N/A
    Website schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/18/K637
    Graduation Rate 82.5%
    Pct Stu Enough Variety 70.0%
    College Career Rate 37.1%
    Pct Stu Safe 74.0%
    Specialized No
    Total Students 293
    Attendance Rate 85.0%
    SAT Takers 0
    SAT Reading 397
    SAT Math 381
    SAT Writing 390
    Total Enrollment 293
    Female 39.0% (113)
    Male 61.4% (180)
    White 0.0% (0)
    Asian 3.8% (11)
    Black 82.9% (243)
    Hispanic 10.2% (30)
    Other 0.0% (0)
    Academic Opportunities

    iLearnNYC: Program for expanded online coursework and self-paced learning

    Theme-based Science, History, English, Math and Environmental Courses, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts

    Painting Classes, Health and Nutrition Courses, Electives such as Forensics, Environmental Chemistry, Pre-Calculus

    History through Film, History and Sports; Environmental Internships and Fieldwork; Extensive Online Learning program

    Advanced Placement Courses

    AP Calculus, AP English, AP Environmental Science, AP US History

    Bus

    B103, B47, B6, B82, BM1, BM2

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    Extracurricular Activities

    Student Organization, Teen Battle Chef, Caribbean Club, Cooking, Dance, Gamers, Fitness, Fashion, Hockey, Music, Sustainability, Peer Mediation, Senior Council, SAVE, Health Corps, ACE Garden

    School Sports

    ACE Hornets Basketball Team, ACE Hornets Cheerleading Team

    Programs
    • Academy for Conservation and the Environment
    Interests
    • Environmental Science
    Eligibility
      Audition Information
        Boro K
        School 10th Seats 1
        ELL Programs English as a New Language
        Language Classes Spanish
        Diploma Endorsements
        Neighborhood Canarsie
        Shared Space Yes
        Campus Name South Shore Educational Campus
        Building Code K515
        Phone Number 718-968-4101
        Fax Number 718-968-4296
        School Email emazzol@schools.nyc.gov
        Grades 2018 12-Sep
        Final Grades 12-Sep
        Start Time 8:45am
        End Time 3:05pm
        Psal Sports Boys Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
        Psal Sports Girls Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball
        Psal Sports Coed
        Girls
        Boys
        Pbat
        International
        Transfer
        Ptech
        Early College
        Geo Eligibility
        School Accessibility Description 1
        Codes L44A
        Seats 10 Yes-New
        Primary Address Line 1 6565 Flatlands Avenue
        City Brooklyn
        State Code NY
        Lat 40.634
        Lng -73.917
        Zip 11,236
        # Grade 9 88
        # Grade 10 85
        # Grade 11 56
        # Grade 12 64
        ELA Takers 61
        ELA Level 1 44.3% (27)
        ELA Level 2 42.6% (26)
        ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 3+4 13.1% (8)
        Math Takers 61
        Math Level 1 57.4% (35)
        Math Level 2 26.2% (16)
        Math Level 3 14.8% (9)
        Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
        Math Level 3+4 16.4% (10)

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