The Buffalo Public Schools High School Application Process 2008-2009 High School Ahead The Buffalo Public Schools High School Application Process 2008-2009

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High School Acceptance Criteria Attendance, Test Scores, Auditions and Portfolios 8th Grade first quarter grades 7th Grade final Grades ELA Math Science Social Studies

Teachers rate students from 1-5 in the following areas Teacher Rating Scores 100 Points Teachers rate students from 1-5 in the following areas Effort Cooperation Study Skills Initiative Attitude

All Students Need One Recommendation The form is on the application Middle College and Olmsted require a second recommendation Auditions/Portfolios are required for McKinley’s Advertising Art Program and the Performing Arts Academy programs

Tests Tests are required for City Honors, Olmsted, Hutch-Tech and McKinley’s Advertising Art program only

Comprehensive High Schools Entrance is based on a Computer Lottery System Offer “Lottery” as a program Offer a traditional High School Program Everyone has the opportunity to graduate with a Regents Diploma

Comprehensive High School Programs Bennett High School Burgard High School East High School International Prep. School at Grover High School Lafayette High School Math Science Technology Prep. McKinley High School Riverside Institute of Technology South Park High School

Criteria Based Schools These schools have entrance requirements

Buffalo Academy of Visual and Performing Arts Programs Dance Music (Vocal & Instrumental) Television and Film Production Visual Arts Theatre Criteria Audition – 60% Grades – 80% Attendance 85-100% 2 Recommendations ELA/Math scores *Accepting approximately 100 students*

Bennett High School Programs Criteria Grades - 85% International Studies Virtual Enterprise Computer Magnet (accepting 75 students total for above three programs) Law Program (accepting 75 students) Education & Visual Arts (accepting 75 students total – 32 for each) Criteria Grades - 85% Assessment Scores – High Level 2 or above Attendance 85-100% Recommendation Student Intent Form

Burgard High School Programs Automotive Repair (50 slots open) Virtual Enterprise (25 slots open) CAD/CAM Robotics (25 slots open) Welding & Fabrication (25 slots open) Criteria Grades - 75% or better Attendance 85-100% Teacher Rating Scores Recommendation Form Student Intent Form *Will accept any qualified applicant*

City Honors School Program Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate Academic Honors Criteria Entrance Exam Essay Standardized test scores for ELA and Math (minimal scores of 3) Grades 85% or better Attendance 85% or better Teacher Recommendation *Accepting approximately 30 students* *Located at School #8 (on E. Utica St.)*

East High School Programs Bioinformatics (24 slots open) Virtual Enterprise (24 slots open) Health Occupations (24 slots open) Forensic Technology (24 slots open) Criteria Math - 85% Science – 85% Attendance 85-100% Student Intent Form Recommendation Form

Emerson School of Hospitality Program Hospitality (Culinary Arts) Criteria Grades 85% or higher Attendance 85-100% Recommendation Form Student Intent Form *Accepting approximately 100 students*

International Preparatory School at Grover Program International Preparatory Program Criteria None: Lottery Only High Attendance *Strong ESL accommodations* *Students will be issued laptop computers* *Focused on college preparation* *Accepting 80 students*

Hutchinson Central Technical High School Program Engineering Technology Computer Technology Biochemical Technology Criteria Entrance Exam Grades 85% Attendance 85-100% Recommendation Form/Teacher Rating Scores Must have interests in Math and Science *Accepting approximately 300-325 students* *95% of graduates continue on to four-year colleges*

Lafayette High School Program National Academy of Finance National Academy of Hospitality and Tourism Criteria Grades 80% or higher Excellent Attendance Recommendation Form Student Intent Form *Accepting approximately 100 students per program* *Some Bilingual accommodations for non-English speaking students*

Leonardo da Vinci Program Liberal Arts and Critical Thinking Classes on D’Youville Campus Criteria Standardized Test Scores of 3’s and 4’s Test Scores - 85% or higher Grades - 80% or higher Attendance - 85-100% Recommendation Form Student Intent Form *Accepting approximately 100 students*

*Four-year commitment to program* McKinley High School Program Advertising Art (48 slots open) Aquatic Ecology (24 slots open) Building Trades (150 slots open) Electrical Technology (24 slots open) Horticulture (24 slots open) Machine Tool Technology (24 slots open) Printing (48 slots open) Criteria Grades 85% Attendance 85-100% Recommendation Form Student Intent Form Advertising Art requires portfolio (at least 5 pieces of artwork) and entrance exam *Four-year commitment to program*

Middle Early College Program Academics- High school degree plus 2 year college (Associates) degree 5 year program plus summer program Criteria Grades 65-85% Attendance 80-100% 2 Recommendation Forms Parent/Student Interview *Accepting approximately 80 students*

Frederick Law Olmsted Gifted and Talented Program Entrance exam required High Performance School College Preparatory Program *Accepting approximately 80 students*

Frederick Law Olmsted School Looking for Students Who: * demonstrate problem-solving skills * have areas of curriculum they excel in * think outside the box * are passionate about learning Criteria: * Level 3 or 4 on their prior grade’s NYS ELA * At least an 85% on their prior grade’s report card * Teacher recommendation form from application * Entrance Exam (includes parent recommendation form)

Riverside Institute of Technology Program Academy of Science and Math (emphasis on Science and Math grades) Computer Information Systems (Unified Business) Criteria Grades 85% Attendance 85-100% Recommendation Form Student Intent Form *Grades 9 and 10 will be at School #51 on Hertel Ave.*

Math, Science, Technology Preparatory School Program Math, Science, Technology (computer) Program Criteria Lottery Placement- No pre-requisites *Accepting approximately 10 students* *Saturday Academies (twice per month) required*

South Park High School Program Graphic Communication (48 slots open) Virtual Enterprise – Good Math, Writing and Reading Skills required (24 slots open) Criteria Grades 75% or above Attendance 85-100% Recommendation Form Student Intent Form

Schools with a Mandatory School Uniform Policy Bennett Burgard East International Preparatory School @ Grover Lafayette Math Science Tech Prep @ Seneca

Student Intent Form Each student completes 3 short essays written with the help of your teachers 1. Why do you want to attend these schools? 2. What do you do when school is not in session? (Work, sports, volunteer, summer activities…?) 3. My goal after high school is to…? (Military, job, college, family business…?)

Keys to Success Make informed choices! Attendance counts! Behavior counts!! Get the best grades you can! Concentrate on Effort, Initiative, Study Skills, Cooperation and Attitude! Write a great Student Intent Form! Ask for help from your school counselor when you have questions! Strive for Excellence!

Acknowledgments Buffalo Public School District Guidance, Counseling & Alternative Education Tonja Williams, Director Carmen J. Milioto, Supervisor Amy Borowiak, BPS School Counselor Leah Poplawski, BPS School Counselor Kathy Sciolino, BPS School Counselor This project was designed for, and intended for use by Buffalo Public School District Counselors during the High School Ahead process. Information is subject to change in the event of budget cuts or administrative changes. For the most current information, please contact your School Counselor. Updated 9/30/08 Completed in collaboration with BPS High School Counselors