BROOKLYN AMITY SCHOOL

3867 Shore Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11235 Phone: (718) 891 6100 Fax: (718) 891 6841 www.amityschool.org

SCHOOL PROFILE 2016-2017

ADMINISTRATION

Eljasa Jashar, Principal principal@amityschool.org Marianna Vitaliti, Assistant Principal marianna.vitaliti@amityschool.org STUDENT SERVICES Songul Candik, Director of College Guidance guidance@amityschool.org OVERVIEW School Focus: College Preparatory School Type: Independent Private Grades Offered: Pre-K through 12 Year Founded: 1999 CEEB Code: 330718 MISSION STATEMENT Brooklyn Amity School, as K-12 private school, provides a college preparatory educational program through well-balanced curriculum emphasizing science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) integrated with athletics in a safe environment that cultivates respect for self and others. VISION Graduates of Brooklyn Amity School are global thinkers who contribute to the community as socially responsible and educated members of society. STAFF

Staff Count Percentage Administration 5 9.5% Faculty 34 64% Support Services 14 26.5% TOTAL 53 100%

ACADEMIC CURRICULUM Advanced Placement: AP Language, AP Literature, AP World History, AP US History, AP Government, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Computer Science, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Psychology, AP Art Studio English: English I (World Literature I), English II (World Literature II), English III (American Literature), English II Honors Social Studies: World History I, World History II, US History, Civics, Economics, Integrated World History (ESL) Science: Biology, Biology Honors, Chemistry, Chemistry

Honors, Physics, Scientific Research and Design, Environmental Sciences, Integrated Biology (ESL) Mathematics: Algebra I, Algebra II, Algebra II Honors, Integrated Algebra (ESL), Geometry, Geometry Honors, Pre- Calculus Language Other than English (LOTE): Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III, Turkish I, Turkish II, Turkish III Fine Arts: Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Chorus, Ensemble, Music Composition PE and Health: Fitness, Aerobics, Archery, Dance, Health Electives: Journalism, SAT English (Reading Comprehension), SAT Math, Psychology Technology: Photoshop, Java Programing, Web Design ESL: ESL Foundations, Grammar, Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening, Vocabulary, American Ethics and Culture, Accelerated Reading GRADING SCALE

Letter Grade

Min Point Max Point Grade-Point Equivalent

A+ 97 100 4 A 93 96 4 A- 90 92 3.67 B+ 87 89 3.33 B 83 86 3 B- 80 82 2.67 C+ 77 79 2.33 C 73 76 2 C- 70 72 1.67 D+ 67 69 1.33 D 63 66 1 D- 60 62 0.67 F 0 59 0

RANKING AND GPA Brooklyn Amity School approaches PK-12 education through active learning based on the New York State Common Core Standards. Amity School does not rank due to the depth of the curriculum and rigorous work unless it is benefit of the student.

Standardized Test Average Sores:

Standardized Test Average Score Percentage SAT (New) 1062 - ACT 25 -

AP - 66%

*Data includes ESL students

BROOKLYN AMITY SCHOOL

3867 Shore Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11235 Phone: (718) 891 6100 Fax: (718) 891 6841 www.amityschool.org

Student Gender Ratios:

Gender Count Percentage Male 69 26.95% Female 187 73.05% TOTAL 256 100%

Students Race Ratios:

Race Count Percentage Asian 14 5.47%

Black or African American 26 10.15%

White 216 84.38% TOTAL 256 100%

BAS Graduation Requirements for class of 2017

Subject Area Requirements Diploma

Types

CP A H

English Four years of approved courses 4 4 5

Social Studies Distributed as: World History,

U.S. History, Government/Economics

3 4 4

Science Two years with lab required from; Biology, Chemistry, or

Physics 3 3 3

Mathematics Distributed as: Algebra I,

Geometry, Algebra II 3 4 4

Language Other Than English

Two years in same language required.

2 2 2

Fine Arts Any Art or Music course 1 1 1

Physical Education

0.5 Credits per each year is recommended.

2 2 2

Health 0.5 0.5 0.5

Electives

Additional courses in English, Social Studies, Science,

Mathematics, Language Other Than English, Fine Arts,

Technology or Other

5.5 3.5 5.5

Technology Any technology course offered 1 1 1

Total Required Credits

25 25 28

Advanced Placement

Any of two AP courses offered - - 2

GPA 2.0 3.0 3.5

CP: College Prep Diploma A*: Advanced Diploma H**: Honors Diploma * Students awarded with Advanced Diplomas generally fulfill the Regents Diploma Requirements. ** Students awarded with Honors Diplomas generally fulfill Advanced Regents Diploma Requirements POST GRADUATES

100% of acceptance from 4 Year Colleges $2.2 million in scholarships (Class of 2016, 30 students)

BAS Graduation Requirements for classes of 2018 and after

Subject Area Requirements Diploma Types

BAS BAS-HD

English Four years of approved courses

4 4

Social Studies Distributed as: World History,

U.S. History, Government/Economics

4 4

Science Two years with lab required from; Biology, Chemistry, or

Physics 3 4

Mathematics Distributed as: Algebra I,

Geometry, Algebra II 3 4

Language Other Than English

Two years in same language required.

2 3

Fine Arts Any Art or Music course 1 1

Physical Education

0.5 Credits per each year is recommended.

2 2

Health 0.5 0.5

Electives

Additional courses in English, Social Studies, Science,

Mathematics, Language Other Than English, Fine Arts,

Technology or Other

4.5 4.5

Technology Any technology course

offered 1 1

Total Required Credits

25 28

Advanced Placement

Any of two AP courses offered - 2

GPA 2.00 3.5

BAS*: Brooklyn Amity School Diploma BAS-HD**: Brooklyn Amity School Diploma with Honors Distinction * Students awarded with BAS Diplomas generally fulfill the Regents Diploma Requirements. ** Students awarded with HD Diplomas generally fulfill Advanced Regents Diploma Requirements

BROOKLYN AMITY SCHOOL

3867 Shore Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11235 Phone: (718) 891 6100 Fax: (718) 891 6841 www.amityschool.org

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