1. The Buffalo Public Schools High School Application Process
High School Ahead
The Buffalo Public Schools High
School Application Process

2. High School Acceptance Criteria
Attendance
8th Grade first quarter grades
7th Grade Final Grades
ELA
Math
Science
Social Studies

3. Teachers rate students from 1-5 in the following areas
Effort
Cooperation
Study Skills
Initiative
Attitude

4. All Students Need 1 Recommendation
The Form is on the application
Middle College and Arts Academy require a second recommendation
Auditions/Portfolios are required for McKinley’s Advertising Art Program and the Arts Academy

5. Tests
Tests are required for City Honors, Hutch-Tech, Olmstead, McKinley’s advertising art program only, and the Bennett Computer program.

6. Comprehensive High Schools
Entrance is based on Lottery
Traditional High School Program
Everyone has the opportunity to graduate with a Regents Diploma

7. Comprehensive High School Programs
Bennett High School
Burgard High School
East High School
Grover Cleveland High School
Lafayette High School
McKinley High School
Riverside Institute of Technology
South Park High School

8. Criteria Based Schools
These schools have entrance requirements

9. 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 %
2 Recommendations

10. Performing Arts Dance Program
Students study Classical Ballet, Modern Dance, Afro-Caribbean Dance, Dance History, Dance Composition, and Choreography.
BAVPA has three dance studios.

11. Performing Arts Instrumental Music
Students study musical styles from ancient to contemporary, learn basic music skills (melodic, harmonic, rhythmic awareness), and enjoy a broad exposure to a variety of cultures through listening, performing, and reading.
BAVPA has three bands, a string ensemble, and a number of smaller student-run groups that rehearse daily and perform regularly throughout the region.

12. Performing Arts Television and Film Production
Students study technical and journalistic writing skills, public speaking, and audio-visual production.
BAVPA has studios where video documentaries are scripted or taped, television programs are planned and produced, musical groups are professionally recorded with digital sound equipment, and contemporary issues involving the news media are explored.
This program prepares students who are interested in broadcasting, public relations, or advertising.

13. Performing Arts Theatre
Students study playwriting, improvisation, acting, voice and movement, theatre history, scene study, directing, and technical theatre.
You will develop skills of observation, analysis, creative problem-solving, and teamwork through lab, seminar, and performance.

14. Performing Arts Vocal Music
Students study musical styles from ancient to contemporary, learn basic music skills (melodic, harmonic, rhythmic awareness), and enjoy a broad exposure to a variety of cultures through listening, performing, and reading.
BAVPA has four choirs and a number of smaller student-run groups that rehearse daily and perform regularly throughout the region.

15. Performing Arts Visual Arts
Grades count for 15% of the admission process.
85%-100% attendance plus 1 reference
You must audition in October:
Students must take a portfolio with 5-10 works to the audition. See your Art teacher NOW!!
Subjects such as cartoon characters, super heroes, automobiles, and football players should not be included.
You should be prepared to draw a still-life during the interview.
Each student will participate in an interview and write a composition.

16. Bennett High School Programs Criteria International Studies
Law Program
Public and Private Security
Virtual Enterprise
Computer Science
Criteria
Grades -85%
Attendance %
Recommendation
Student Intent Form
Entrance Exam (computer only)

17. Bennett Computer Program
You will take four years of computer classes.
Students are assigned their own iMac computers for all four years.
You will earn a Regents diploma.
The program emphasizes math and science.
You will learn about computer history, programming, software applications, Internet, web page design, and graphic design.

18. Bennett Computer Program
You should have an interest in computers and be serious about learning.
Entrance exam
Approximate:
Top 30 students
accepted

19. Bennett Virtual Enterprise
BE THE BOSS!!
Run your own company!
Your class chooses one product to market and then uses the computer to simulate your new business. You develop your company from the ground up.

20. You will learn…… How to: Develop your item Produce your item
Distribute your item
Market and sell your product.
As well as:
hire employees and learn about human resources, payroll and benefits

21. Bennett International Studies
The program focuses on global education and foreign languages.
You will study French and Spanish.
You will also study keyboarding, accounting, and an introduction to occupations course.
During your senior year, you will participate in an internship, and you can attend a Personal Finance class at Buffalo State College.
Students also have the opportunity to study in other countries.

22. Bennett International Studies
The program offers a family atmosphere and life-long learning.
Special field trips, guest speakers, and activities help you learn about the world.
Approximate:
Top 30 students
accepted

23. Bennett Law Program
You will prepare to enter criminal justice /pre-law programs at local colleges and universities.
You will develop critical and analytical thinking skills while learning about the workings of our legal system.
You will take enriched English, Social Studies, Math and Science classes as well as complete a law sequence.
Students are required to take three years of Latin.

24. Bennett Law Program High average Very good attendance
Field trips are organized to local courts and correctional facilities.
Students can participate in the Mock Trial Competition.
Scholarship opportunities to seniors.
Approximate:
Top 35 students
accepted

25. Burgard High School Programs Automotive Repair
Building Maintenance Technology
Office Occupations in Technology
Machine technology
CAD/CAM Robotics
Welding
Criteria
Grades - 85%
Attendance %
Recommendation Form
Student Intent Form

26. Burgard Automotive Repair
Students work on automotive repair, improvements, and maintenance.
At the completion of the program, students will have two college credits to Alfred Tech or ECC.
Jobs are available to outstanding graduates ($40, $55,000.00)

27. Burgard Automotive Repair
Burgard is looking for students who are self-motivated, take direction well, and like hands-on activities.
During your freshman year, you will study both automotive and welding. At the end of ninth grade, you will decide with your teachers if you should study automotive repair or welding.

28. Burgard Welding Program
Students learn a variety of welding techniques and procedures that are used in construction.
The Welding Program is looking for students who like hands-on work.
Some grads leave Burgard and begin working in jobs starting at $20+ per hour.

29. Burgard Welding Program
During your freshman year, you will study both welding and automotive repair. At the end of ninth grade, you will decide with your teachers if you should study welding or automotive repair.

30. Building Maintenance
Maintenance of buildings such as schools, hospitals and stores
Electrical/plumbing repair
Carpentry and home improvement
Painting, plastering and wall repair
Introduction to H/AC
Landscaping

31. CAD/CAM Robotics Computer Assisted Design Computer Assisted Machinery
Robot construction
Computer programming,
operation and repair
Electronically oriented
program
Machine operation and
hydraulics

32. City Honors School Program AP, International Baccalaureate Criteria
Entrance Exam – 20%
Essay 20%
Standardized tests 30%
Grades 10%
Attendance 10%
Recommendation Form 10%

33. City Honors
City Honors offers a rigorous academic curriculum to prepare you for college.
You may begin studying college level courses in your sophomore year.
The International Baccalaureate Program is worldwide in over 800 schools in 99 countries. The program provides a liberal arts education and promotes international understanding.

34. City Honors School
186 East North Street --Relocated to Masten Ave. until 2010-(former School #8)
International Baccalaureate School
ONLY 20 OPENINGS AVAILABLE!

35. City Honors 90+ average 90% - 100% attendance ELA -level 4
Math -levels 3 & 4
Score of 85+ on Teacher ratings/recommendation
You must complete an entrance exam and essay- approx. 4 hours long
Grades 5-12
Top 20 students accepted
from the district!

36. East High School Programs Bioinformatics Virtual Enterprise Criteria
Math - 85%
Science – 85%
Attendance %
Student Intent Form

37. East High School 820 Northampton Street Bioinformatics-60
Forensic Technology-60
Virtual Enterprise- 70
Health Occupations
Technology- 60
Lottery School
Mandatory School Uniforms

38. East High School 820 Northampton Street Bioinformatics-60
Forensic Technology-60
Virtual Enterprise- 70
Health Occupations
Technology- 60
Lottery School
Mandatory School Uniforms

39. Health Occupations Technology Program
85% - 100% attendance
The HOT program is looking for students who are interested in math, science, office management, clerical work, and the field of medicine.

40. Health Occupations Technology Program
Students who are interested in medicine (especially nursing) should consider this program.
The HOT program focuses on science and math and prepares students to work in hospitals, clinics, and physicians’ offices.
Internships at hospitals and doctors’ offices are arranged through the program.

41. East Virtual Enterprise
BE THE BOSS!!
Run your own company!
Your class chooses one product to market and then uses the computer to simulate your new business. You develop your company from the ground up.

42. East High School
Bioinformatics is the combination of science and technology.
If you are interested in medicine, computers, math, and science, you may want to consider this program.
Bioinformatics is a field that is growing quickly in Western New York. There are many hospitals and research facilities = JOBS!!

43. Emerson School of Hospitality
Program
Hospitality (Culinary Arts)
Criteria
Grades – 85%
Attendance %
Recommendation Form
Student Intent Form

44. Emerson School of Hospitality
This program will prepare you for career opportunities in all areas of the hospitality and food service industries.
Students actually run their own downtown restaurant, “Emerson Commons”, where they serve lunch, cater meetings, and organize banquets.
Students learn how to manage a budget, create menus, and prepare delicious foods.

45. Emerson School of Hospitality
Emerson is looking for students who are interested in working in the hospitality/restaurant business. You should like to cook or have an interest in wanting to learn how to cook.
Approximate:
Top 100 students
accepted

46. Frederick Law Olmsted 319 Suffolk Be the first freshman class!
Gifted and Talented
Program

47. Olmsted Gifted and Talented
85% or higher average
Great attendance
High Standardized
test scores
Creative thinker who is self motivated
Entrance Exam
50 openings

48. International Preparatory School at Grover
110 14th Street
International preparatory program
Languages, ELA and Math stressed
Gates Foundation School
Lottery School only
Mandatory school uniform

49. Hutchinson Central Technical High School
Program
Pre-Engineering
Criteria
Entrance Exam
Grades 85%
Attendance %
Recommendation Form

50. Hutch Tech Exam What does the exam evaluate? Abstract Verbal Math and
Reasoning Skills

51. Hutch Tech Biochemical Engineering
This program is designed for students who are interested in science.
Students who are interested in science careers (medicine, nursing, forensics) should consider this program.
Students will take advanced science and math courses.

52. Hutch Tech Engineering Program
This program is designed for students who are interested in math.
Students who are interested in architectural and mechanical careers should consider this program.
Students will take computer aided classes (one in architectural and one course in mechanical.)

53. Hutch Tech Computer Engineering
This program is designed for students who are interested in math, electronics, and computer technology.
Students who are interested in computer design, programming, and repair careers should consider this program.
Students will take CISCO, Java, and electronics classes.
Students in computer engineering have the opportunity to participate in distance learning with Daemen College and can earn up to six college credits.

54. Lafayette High School Program National Academy of Finance
National Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
Criteria
Grades 85%
Attendance %
Recommendation Form
Student Intent Form

55. Lafayette National Academy of Finance
This program is looking for students who are interested in math and computers.
The Finance Program teaches students about banking, credit, economics, financial planning, insurance, and accounting.
Students are offered paid internships, the opportunity to volunteer for the student store, and the option of joining Junior Achievement where students are linked with mentors in the field.
Finance seniors are placed into a three-credit course for college credit at Canisius College, Buffalo State, D’Youville, Bryant Stratton, ECC, or Hilbert College.

56. Lafayette National Academy of Finance
85% average
85% - 100% attendance
The Finance Program is looking for students who are seeking a challenge, care about their futures, and are ready to be an asset to the academy.
Check out
for more information!

57. Lafayette National Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
This program is looking for students who are interested in working in the largest service industry in the world.
The Hospitality and Tourism Program teaches students about computers in business, the tourism industry (which includes reservations, transportation, and on-line systems), economics, and geography. The course work may also include sports, entertainment, and event management.
The Academy has more than 500
travel-related companies participating as business partners.

58. Lafayette National Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
85% average
85% - 100% attendance
The Academy is looking for students who are interested in developing the personal, analytical, technical, and communication skills needed for a career in hospitality and tourism.

59. Leonardo da Vinci Program Liberal Arts and Critical Thinking Criteria
Grades 85%
Attendance %
Recommendation Form
Student Intent Form

60. Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo daVinci is located on a college campus.
The school offers a liberal arts education stressing the development of one’s character and personality.
Students are allowed to use D’Youville College’s library and computer labs.
You can earn college credits your sophomore year by taking college classes (for only $75.00!!).
When you graduate, you will receive a high school transcript AND can receive a college transcript from D’Youville College.

61. Leonardo da Vinci 90% average 90% - 100% attendance
daVinci is looking for mature students who want to be members of their school community.
Independent thinkers
Approximate:
Top 100 students
accepted

62. McKinley High School Program Advertising Art Aquatic Ecology
Building Trades
Electrical Technology
Horticulture
Machine Tool Technology
Printing
Criteria
Grades 85%
Attendance %
Recommendation Form
Student Intent Form
Advertising Art requires portfolio and entrance exam

63. McKinley Advertising Art
The Advertising Art Program includes classes in computer graphics, graphic art theory, photography, and illustration.
McKinley considers itself to be in the forefront of Communications Design Education.

64. McKinley Advertising Art
85% - 100% attendance
The program will accept students.
There is a Portfolio Review and Art test in October in McKinley’s cafeteria. See your art teacher now!!

65. McKinley Aquatic Ecology
This program is designed for students who are interested in Science and Math.
The Aquatic Ecology Program focuses on environmental science, wildlife management, water quality testing, and forestry.
Students actually obtain samples for study and analysis in the lab. Field work is completed at various sites, such as Tifft Farms and other conservation areas.
Conservation projects include raising fish for restocking local streams, maintaining deer check stations, and setting up and maintaining wildlife feeding boxes.

66. McKinley Aquatic Ecology
85% average…honors level work
85% - 100% attendance
The program will accept 24 students.
During junior and senior years, students are placed in internships at the Buffalo Zoo, Niagara Falls Aquarium, and other local environmental agencies.

67. McKinley Building Trades
All freshmen will be enrolled in
Exploratory Building Trades
where they will study all four areas and specialize in
blueprint reading, drafting, and enriched math and science.
At the end of freshman year, students meet with
faculty and decide area of specialization.
This area has “unlimited opportunities.”
Grads can go directly into the workforce,
enter a two-year trade school
for further training,
or go on to a four-year college.

68. McKinley Building Trades
Carpentry
Students will learn drywall application, roofing, siding, and framing.
Juniors and seniors build full-size and buildings,
and some seniors
work at actual
construction sites.
Plumbing
Students learn about water supply systems, plumbing fixtures, and repair.
Juniors design and build residential bathrooms;
seniors work on a commercial project.
Most seniors are employed in the field by graduation.

69. McKinley Building Trades
Sheet Metal Technology
Students learn about welding, riveting, and soldering.
The design and layout of sheet metal
used for the movement of air are studied.
Seniors design and build
residential air conditioning and
heating systems.

70. McKinley Building Trades
All programs want:
Good average and 85% - 100% attendance
Carpentry:
students
Plumbing:
24 students
Sheet Metal Technology:
Electrical Technology:

71. Electrical Technology
Learn how to wire homes, businesses
and industrial sites.
Learn about electronic repair, motor control, and troubleshooting.

72. McKinley Horticulture Program
Students learn about the growing, distribution, and maintenance of plants, soil, and flowers.
The areas of floriculture, landscaping, and greenhouse operations are studied.
Graduates from the program are prepared for careers as florists, gardeners, growers, landscape planners, nursery operators, estate grounds managers, golf course groundskeepers, and general lawn and landscape managers.
Students participate in internships their junior and senior years.
All graduates are able to be employed in the field of horticulture or can go on to college.

73. McKinley Horticulture Program
85% - 100% attendance
The program will accept
24-48 students.
Students must take and pass Chemistry.
Students are also encouraged to join the FFA (Future Farmers of America), a club at McKinley that allows students to attend workshops, conferences, and competitions.

74. McKinley Machine Tool Technology Program
Students are taught the use of non-production machining equipment.
The precise machining of metal components used in the manufacturing industry is taught.
Students study standard drafting, blueprint reading, and computer aided drafting.
Graduates have the option of entering the trade as an apprentice machinist or continuing their education in engineering or trade-related areas.

75. McKinley Printing Program
85% - 100% attendance
The program will accept
students.

76. McKinley Machine Tool Technology Program
85% - 100% attendance
They will accept
24 students.

77. McKinley Printing Program
The graphic arts and printing industry is the largest employer in the metropolitan Buffalo area.
Students learn about letter press, desktop publishing, process camera, and screen printing.
Seniors work in internships.
Graduates who wish to continue their education are granted 15 credits towards an associates degree at ECC. A
four- year program is also available at RIT.
Graduates are also prepared for a variety of careers in the graphic arts industry.

78. Middle Early College Program Academics Criteria Grades 65-82%
Attendance %
2 Recommendation Forms
Parent/Student Interview

79. Middle Early College High School
The Middle Early College is connected with Erie Community College.
It is a five year high school and includes a mandatory 6-week summer program.
Graduates earn a Regents diploma and an Associates degree in Criminal Justice, Building Maintenance and Management, or Computer Information Systems.
EARN A FREE COLLEGE ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE!

80. Middle Early College High School
65% - 82% average
85% - 100% attendance
The Middle Early College is looking for motivated students
who want to learn.
You must attend and pass your classes in order to stay
at the school.
Students who are considered
for the program will attend an interview with their parents/guardians.

81. Riverside Institute of Technology
Program
Academy of Science and Math
Unified Business Program
Criteria
Grades 85%
Attendance %
Recommendation Form
Student Intent Form

82. Riverside Academy of Science and Math Program
This program helps students develop laboratory and research skills.
The classes emphasize inquiry, problem-solving, and active participation.
The program is looking for students who are interested in science and math and will enjoy hands-on laboratory experiences in their state of the art labs.
Students may take Advanced Placement classes and credit bearing college courses at Buffalo State College, study CISCO Computer Networking, and/or participate in HSBC internships.

83. Riverside Academy of Science and Math Program
85% average
85% - 100% attendance
Very good in Math and Science

84. Math, Science, Technology Preparatory School
Program
Math, Science, Prep Program
Criteria
Lottery Placement- No Pre-requisites

85. Math, Science Tech Prep is a College Board School
Gates Foundation School
Everyone has a laptop computer assigned to them—has a tracking device
Extended day program (until 3:30) and Sat.
Mandatory uniforms

86. South Park High School Program Graphic Communication
Virtual Enterprise
Criteria
Grades 85%
Attendance %
Recommendation Form
Student Intent Form

87. South Park Graphic Communication Program
This is a four-year program.
In your freshman year, you will study photography and printing the first 20 weeks. The second 20 weeks, you will study basic graphic arts.
Classes include Silk Screening, Desktop Publishing, and Photo Composition.

88. South Park Graphic Communication Program
85% average
85% - 100% attendance
This program is looking for students who are cooperative, have a drive to succeed, and have creative abilities and interests.
The Graphic Communication Program will accept
100 students.

89. South Park Virtual Enterprise
BE THE BOSS!!
Run your own company!
Your class chooses one product to market and then uses the computer to simulate your new business. You develop your company from the ground up.

90. Keys to Success Make informed choices! Get the best grades you can!
Concentrate on Effort, Initiative, Study Skills, Cooperation and Attitude!
Do a great job on your Student Intent Form!
Ask for help if you need it! Mrs. Borowiak is always there if you have questions!
Strive for Excellence!