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9COLUMBIA SECONDARY SCHOOL
FOR MATH, SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
a public school, community, and university partnership
Upper School Admissions
Open House
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9COLUMBIA SECONDARY SCHOOL
FOR MATH, SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
a public school, community, and university partnership
Why CSS Upper School?Saturday, September 12, 2009
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9COLUMBIA SECONDARY SCHOOL
FOR MATH, SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
a public school, community, and university partnership
1. Proven leadership; demonstrated capacity to build excellent school
2. Success of MS good predictor of HS success
3. Continue to build on the unique elements of the CSS experience
4. CSS school size offers better/more personalized educational opportunity
5. Uniqueness and quality of our Academic Programs/Experiences
6. Great physical plant and location
7. Special educational and social opportunities that our growth confers
8. Opportunity to take courses at Ivy league Columbia (intellectual and financial benefits)
9. CSS academic experience likely to be distinguish CSS graduates from others -advantages for selective college admissions and for marketplace
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Outstanding Leadership TeamPRINCIPAL: Dr. Jose Gabriel Maldonado-Rivera
• Holds graduate degrees in Ecology, Biology, and Science Education from Columbia University and UC Santa Barbara.
• Professor of Science Education at Columbia University
• Former Chair of Education Department, Hartwick College
• Winner of 2 State/National Teaching Awards
• Successfully raised more than $2.1 million in grants /donations
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Effective Leadership* (*DOE metrics)
1. Principal’s Performance Review – 31/31
2. School Quality Review –Well developed (highest possible rating)
28/32 categories highest possible rating
3. School Progress Report – Y3 (2008-9) - 96.4% •Top 6% of the city (performance bonus for P and AP)
•Top new screened school in the city
•Top 3 of all new middle schools in city*
•Top 25 of all middle schools in city*In every category higher than Bronx Science, Stuyvesant, Bard, Beacon, CUNY MSE, Brooklyn Tech
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Effective Leadershipfocus on developing extraordinary
Liberal Arts and Science educational program
1. Most diverse STEM curriculum in the city
2. Most diverse enrichment Electives & Creative arts curriculum in the city
3. One-in-the nation Philosophy and Engineering programs
4. Comprehensive fitness program for all students
5. Accelerated MS and HS course offerings – mixture of AP and Liberal Arts courses
6. Successfully negotiating articulation with CU undergraduate courses
7. Built high hiring capacity = superb faculty team
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A Talented &
DiverseFaculty
• Dynamic, multi-disciplinary, entrepreneurial, adventurous spirit• International study or life experience• Mixture of experienced and highly promising novice faculty• 4 PhD’s, 3 PhD in progress, 19 MA, 2 MA in process• 5 National/State Teaching Awardees in Science and Mathematics
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9COLUMBIA SECONDARY SCHOOL
FOR MATH, SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
STEM Program
Math Science Engineering Philo 6th Math 1 Sc 1 Engineering 1 Argument/Inquiry
P4C
7th Math 2 Sc 2 – Living Env. Regents Engineering 2 Argument/ Inquiry P4C
8th Algebra 1 / Geometry
Sc 3 – Earth Science Regents Engineering 3 Argument/ Inquiry P4C
9th Geometry/Algebra 2-Trig
Regents Physics Engineering 4 Bioethics/Philosophyof Science
10th PreCalculusAP CalculusIntro Statistics
AP BiologyChemistry-RegentsAP Environmental Sc
Engineering 5 Philo (3)
11th AP CalculusAP Statistics
AP PhysicsAP ChemistryAP Environmental Sc
Engineering 6 Philo (3)
12th AP Statistics /CU Math
CU Science CU Engineering CU Philo
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9COLUMBIA SECONDARY SCHOOL
FOR MATH, SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
Humanities Program
ELA Social Studies SLA 6th ELA I SS I - Geography SLA I Novice/Adv
7th ELA II SS II – World History SLA II Novice/Adv
8th ELA III SS III – US History SLA III Novice/Adv
9th American Literature World History SLA IV Novice/Adv
10th British Literature AP US History SLA V Intro / Adv
11th Contemporary Literature / AP US Literature
Regional / Thematic History Anthropology / AP Political Science
SLA VI / AP Spanish/ Latin American Literature
12th AP LiteratureCU Literature
CU History/Sociology/Pol itical Science/Anthropology
AP SpanishLatin American Literature CU Spanish
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Our Peer Specialized High SchoolsBasic Metrics
Indicator CSS Bronx Science Brooklyn Tech Stuyvesant CUNY MSE
Enrollment 400(96)
2785(696)
4590(1148)
3245(811)
471(118)
Socioeconomic Diversity 58% 15% 38% 34% 23%
Ethnic Diversity Black
21 4.1 12.8 2 17
Hispanic 50 7.5 8 3 33
White/Asian 29 88 79 95 50
Progress Report
96.4/100 73.9/100 65.5/100 68.9/100 74.9
School Environment
12.4/15 8.2/15 5.6/15 9.1/15 10.4/15
Stud. Performance
24/25 23.1/25 19.4/25 21.8/25 20.9/25
Stud Progress 60/60 40 6/60 38 5/60 38/60 43 6/60
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Our Peer Specialized High SchoolsAcademic Features
Indicator CSS Bronx Science Brooklyn Tech Stuyvesant CUNY MSE
Program Highlights
PhilosophyEngineering
CAPFitness
ElectivesJ-Term
See website See website See website See website
Partnership with College/University Columbia
University
SUNYAlbany
Columbia Univ.NYU
Rockefeller Univ.Cornell Univ.CUNY, others
Polytechnic Univ.Long Island Univ.Hunter CollegeNYC CollegeCity College
NY Law SchoolNYU
Columbia Univ.Hunter College
Stony BrookJohn Jay College
City College
City College
AP Courses 18& CU hundreds
undergrad classes35 30 35 0
Languages 1, plus 6 others at CU
8 4 10 2
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Our Peer Screened High SchoolsBasic Metrics
Indicator CSS Beacon Bard
Enrollment 400(96)
1130(282)
543(135)
Socioeconomic Diversity 58% 20% 27%
Ethnic Diversity (%)
Black 21 17 17
Hispanic 50 22 17
White/Asian 29 61 66
Progress Report 96.4% 78.4% Data Not Available
School Environment 12.4/15 12/15
Stud. Performance 24/25 12.6/25
Stud. Progress 60/60 49.8/60
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Our Peer Screened High SchoolsAcademic Features
Indicator CSS Beacon Bard
Program Highlights Philosophy (4)Engineering (4)
CAP (20), Electives(20)
Fitness (12)J-Term (3)
College Trip (1)
Study Abroad ProgramSpecial Arts Program (5) See school web site
Partnership with College/University Columbia University
NYUJohn Jay CollegeHunter CollegeFordham Univ.
Teachers CollegeCity College
Bard CollegeBard College at Simon’s Rock
Rockefeller University
AP CoursesCollege Level Courses
19& CU undergrad classes
5& College classes (see above)
12&BHSEC College Program
Languages 1, others at CU 3 3
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An accelerated – early college coreHigh School Curriculum
Core Courses
1. English Language Arts (2, 2AP, CU ug)2. Mathematics (3, 5 AP, CU ug)3. Science (3, 5 AP, CU ug)4. Social Studies (2, 4 AP, CU ug)5. Engineering (3, CU ug)6. Spanish (3, 1 AP, CU ug)7. Philosophy (3, CU ug)
Enrichment Courses
8. Fitness Program (12)9. Creative Arts (20, 1 AP)10. Electives (20 plus CU undergrad offerings)
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An accelerated – early college coreHigh School Curriculum
AP COURSE OFFERINGS (planned)• Art History
• Biology, Chemistry, Physics B, Environmental Science
• Calculus AB, Computer Science A, Statistics
• Microeconomics
• English Language, English Literature
• Comp Government & Politics, U.S. Government & Politics, Human Geography
• Psychology
• Spanish Language, Spanish Literature
• U.S. History, World History
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An unique enrichment curriculum expanded to include CU’s vast undergrad offerings
1. Fitness for all students (20 courses)
2. Electives (20 plus CU undergrad)3. Creative Arts Program (20 plus CU undergrad)4. JUNE mini-semester
a. Travel abroad program (Europe, Asia, Africa, College trip)b. Sustainability themed courses
c. Community Service – individual/groupd. Research internships at Columbia University
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The most DiverseElectives
Curriculumin NYC
Electives (18)1. Advanced Math: Geometry2. Astronomy3. Environmental Science4. What shall we do with the Negro? African-American History in NYC5. Architecture Design Studio6. Neuroscience & Me: How Does My Brain Works?7. Biodiversity of New York8. Genetics: How our genes MAKE us!9. Imagination and Logic10. Journalism I11. Bioethics12. Logic Puzzles and Real Logic13. Sustainability14. The People called it Ragtime…15. What fights are worth fighting? – Student Government16. Periodismo I (Spanish Journalism I)17. Latin Dance and Cultural Discovery18. War
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An incredibly diverse Creative Arts Program
Wood shop - ConstructionPhotography Macedonian Art
Multimedia Design Popular Music
Famous Artists Murals and GraffitiNYC Museums Environmental Art
Art/Science of ColorScreenwriting Cooking
Latin Cinema and MTVDigital Film
TheaterScience Fiction Film
Integrated ART Signature spacesJournalism - Periodismo
Movies 2cb4ur13
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Real Fitness for all Students
1. Basketball2. Cycling3. Volleyball4. Badminton5. Street Hockey6. Swimming7. Soccer8. Jogging9. Ultimate Frisbee10. Hiking11. Yoga12. Weightlifting
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A Unique Study Abroad &
Field Expeditions Program
June mini-semester1) International Program
6th grade - Island Biodiversity -Puerto Rico 7th grade – Ecology and History of Mexico8th grade – Diversity and History of N. Eastern seaboard
2) Themed Concept Courses6th grade –Water 7th grade – Energy8th grade – Food
3) City Themed courses6th grade - Architecture in the City7th grade - Nature in the City8th grade - History in the City
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A Unique Study Abroad &
Field Expeditions Program
June mini-semester1) International Travel Abroad Program
9h grade - Europe 10th grade –Africa11th grade – College Trips12th grade – Asia/Australia
2) Sustainability themed courses9th -Transportation10th - Health11th - College Trip12th - Air/Land
3) Community Service – individual/group4) Research internships at Columbia University
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Outstanding Physical Plant
Indoor fitness facilities
• 2 gyms• 1 pool• Green rooftop• 18 classrooms• Cafeteria (fits 250)• Restored auditorium with new
light-sound system (fits 400)
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Outstanding Physical Plant
Outdoor recreation facilities
• Jogging circuit, hiking circuit, baseball, volleyball, tennis, handball, basketball courts• Ample green space: Morningside Park, Central Park• Proximity to Columbia University• Access to public transportation (A,B,C,D and 1 lines)
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Outstanding Physical Plant
Labs and Instructional Technology
• All classrooms – equipped with smart board/projector• 4 Science Labs including 2 Engineering labs• $2.5 million Bio/Chem Lab suite construction• 18 Dedicated classrooms (nests)• Language lab with 22 minilaptops• 2:1 Student – Laptop ratio
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Concerns about Space Issues
1. Enough space in P.S.125 until 11th grade – assuming current P.S.125 enrollment (300)
2. Building capacity (900)3. High quality classrooms, natural sunlight 4. Rooftop – potential conversion (greenhouse laboratory)5. Ideal location, access to public transportation,to city’s cultural/educational resources
6. Ideal proximity to Morningside Park/Central Park7. Superb outdoor fitness/recreational facilities 8. Excellent physical plant - two gyms and indoor pool9. Proximity to CU allow us to use university’s library and spaces
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Columbia Secondary School is unique
1. Ethnic Diversity – the most ethnically diverse of all the elite schools2. Socioeconomic diversity – a unique social experiment3. Highly selective – currently bringing in top 10% students in city4. Educational effectiveness – school performance in top 2.5%5. Leadership – top performers6. Unique-in-the-nation curriculum7. Great building ideally located for using NYC and CU as a classroom8. Access to Columbia’s undergraduate curriculum9. Established reputation – already in top 10 MS in city; rapid ascendancy for
high school likely given unique curriculum
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NYC Public High Schools Admissions
Basics1. One application for all schools (except for Specialized schools)
2. YOU rank the schools which you want to apply to
3. SCHOOLS review their applicant pool and evaluate students
4. You are matched to the program/school you ranked highest on your application that also ranks you highest
5. You are offered admission to only 1 program/school (except for Specialized schools)
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CSS Upper SchoolAdmissions Process
New Students:
•8th graders MUST follow DOE’s High School Admissions Process
• In order to have any chance of being invited to 9th grade in CSS you must:
a. Have cumulative middle school GPA of 90% or higherb. Test scores in Math – 4, ELA -4 (or very high 3)c. Put CSS as your 1st CHOICE
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CITYWIDE catchment area
1. Submit to DOE High School Admissions Applicationput CSS as #1 option
2. Send to CSS application package:a) ELA + Math + Science state test scores (or any equivalent
standardized tests (e.g. ERB, IOWA, other state tests)
b) Middle School Grade Report card (6th and 7th grade)c) Sample essay or research report (certified by teacher to be original)
3. Wait for CSS to contact you for possible interview and admissions essay exam
Admissions Process3 steps