Curtis High School

Curtis High School is a Community School whose mission statement declares, “Curtis will be a nurturing community where all of its members will have the desire and opportunity to achieve their fullest potential.” Curtis continually seeks to provide academic, extracurricular, social-emotional, and health and wellness services that are comprehensive, coordinated, and responsive to the evolving needs of our community. Curtis consists of small learning communities (“houses”) giving students and faculty the opportunity to teach and learn with a more personalized approach. All students, supported by our faculty and a wealth of community partnerships and resources, pursue curricula that challenge and prepare them for a world beyond Curtis.

• The Computer Business Institute offers students the opportunity to learn Microsoft Office applications, E-Commerce, and an Introduction to Computer Science which includes web design and computer programming. The course sequence leads to an industry-recognized certification as a Microsoft Office Specialist in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint along with an opportunity to participate in Co-Op education.
• The Human and Legal Studies program offers students the opportunity to gain a basic understanding of law as the foundation of human society and our role as citizens in the justice system. In addition to standard academic curricula, students interact with representatives from the legal community, including district attorneys, judges, and special law enforcement agencies such as the FBI.
• The IB program offers students a unique, rigorous curriculum in Humanities and STEM-related fields authorized by the IB Organization. All students are expected to achieve an Advanced Regents Diploma and will also take numerous Advanced Placement (AP) courses in addition to their 7 required IB courses.
• The Journalism Institute offers students opportunities to explore the following: writing, layout design, photojournalism, documentary film, broadcasting, emerging technologies, and print production. Students publish 10 newspapers annually, a yearbook, and literary magazine. The program includes partnerships with colleges and local media.
• The Naval Junior ROTC program is a leadership and citizenship training program co-sponsored by the Department of Education and the United States Navy. The curriculum is divided into three areas: academic, military skills, and physical fitness.
• The Nursing program offers two State-approved CTE health career programs. The Practical Nursing program includes 798 clinical hours in addition to the curriculum. These students are then eligible to take the NCLEX State Board examination for Licensed Practical Nurse. The Nursing Assistant program includes 108 clinical hours along with a curriculum that allows students to take the NYS certification exam to be certified as a Nursing Assistant.
• The Performing Arts program offers students the opportunity to study dance, theater, or music through a variety of classes that are enriched by after-school performances and partnerships with Roundabout Theater, Battery Dance Company, Theatre for New Audiences, and The College of Staten Island. Course offerings include: IB Dance, Modern Dance, Ballet, Composition, Theatre I, IB Theatre, Chorus, Piano, Guitar, Orchestra, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Band.
• The SIS program offers a challenging curriculum in the humanities and the possibility of a student exchange with the Netherlands, Italy, France, and/or Spain. All students are expected to take Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), a minimum of four AP classes, four years of a World Language, IB certificate classes, and graduate with a NYS Advanced Regents Diploma.
• The Visual Arts program offers students the opportunity to study fine arts or graphic design through a variety of classes that are enriched by after-school programs and a design partnership with Roundabout Theater. Course offerings include: Drawing, Painting, AP Art History, IB Art, and/or CTE Graphic Design using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Comprehensive Academic Program

• Priority to Staten Island students or residents
• Priority to Staten Island students or residents
• Priority to Staten Island students or residents
• Priority to Staten Island students or residents
• Priority to Staten Island students or residents
• Priority to Staten Island students or residents
• Priority to Staten Island students or residents
• Priority to Staten Island students or residents
• Priority to Staten Island students or residents
• Guaranteed offer to students who apply and live in the zoned area
• Then to New York City residents
• Then to New York City residents
• Then to New York City residents
• Then to New York City residents
• Then to New York City residents
• Then to New York City residents
• Then to New York City residents
• Then to New York City residents
• Then to New York City residents

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• 100% of offers went to this group
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• Course Grades: English (76-100), Math (75-100), Social Studies (75-100), Science (77-100)
• Course Grades: English (73-100), Math (70-100), Social Studies (66-100), Science (72-100)
• Course Grades: English (60-100), Math (65-100), Social Studies (65-100), Science (70-100)
• Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (2.3-4.5), Math (2.1-4.5)
• Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (1.9-4.5), Math (1.9-4.5)
• Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (1.9-4.5), Math (1.9-4.5)
• Attendance and Punctuality
• Attendance and Punctuality
• Attendance and Punctuality
• Math and English Test (On-site)
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• 97% of offers went to this group

International Baccalaureate (IB): Curtis is authorized by the IB Organization to offer the Diploma Programme.

CTE Programs: NYS-approved Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in Practical Nursing, Nursing Assistant, and New Media.

Foreign Exchange: Yearly exchange programs are available between Curtis students and students from France, Israel, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain.

College Now: Nationally recognized high school-to-college partnership with CUNY offering rigorous college coursework without cost to students.

Forward PASS: An extensive after-school academic program for Curtis students supported by the Heisman Trust and the AthLife Foundation.

AP Calculus, AP English, AP European History

S40, S42, S44, S46, S48, S51, S52, S61, S62, S66, S74, S76, S78, S81, S84, S86, S90, S91, S92, S94, S96, S98

College Trips; Community School; Community Service Expected; Extended Day Program; Extended Day Program (Tutoring); Health Center; Internships; Multi-Session School; Online Grading System; Saturday Programs; Student/Parent Orientation; Summer Orientation; Weekend Programs

Anime, ARISTA, Art, Asian Culture/Dance, Astronomy, Chess, Consultative Council, Design, Dreamers, Engineering, Environmental, Fashion, Go Chefs, Guitar Ensemble, Health Ambassadors, Jazz Band, Journalism, Kaleidoscope, Key Club, Law, Literary Magazine, Mathematics, Mock Trial, Moot Court, Multi-Cultural, Newspaper, Nursing, Orchestra, Peer Mediation, Pride, Robotics, Student Government/Organization, Symphonic/Concert Bands, Teen Health Educators, Theatre Arts, Vocal Ensembles, Writers, Yearbook

Cheerleading, Dynasty Step Team

• Computer Business Institute
• Human and Legal Studies
• International Baccalaureate/Scholarship Honors Program
• Journalism Institute
• Naval Junior Reserve OfficersÂ’ Training Corps
• Practical Nursing/ Nursing Assistant
• Performing Arts
• School for International Studies/Honors AVID Program
• Visual Arts
• Zoned

• Computer Science & Technology
• Law & Government
• Humanities & Interdisciplinary
• Communications
• JROTC
• Health Professions
• Performing Arts
• Humanities & Interdisciplinary
• Visual Art & Design
• Zoned