We provide challenging, experiential learning environment that not only prepares students to successfully complete all requirements for a New York State High School diploma and to pursue higher education, but calls on them to be caring and thoughtful world citizens. Students are engaged by a project- and inquiry-based curriculum that sparks curiosity and creativity and are evaluated through portfolios and performance-based assessment. Through mentoring, students find their inner strengths. Every student is known well by the other community members of our school.

School features include: Partnership with NYC Outward Bound, involving expeditionary learning and interdisciplinary projects Extensive use of technology: computers, laptops, software programs, video and digital cameras throughout curriculum Hands-on science program with a focus on inquiry (lab experiences) Four-year Spanish language instruction, electives in Russian & American Sign Language Strong arts program including visual art, theater, and music partnerships WBCS, our student-run radio station Selective courses including Darkroom and Digital Photography, Computer Programming, Video, Radio, History of Rock & Roll, Digital Music Community Service Learning ntensive daily advisory Crew Program Student Government and afterschool sports, extracurricular, and academic activities Semester-long Internship program for juniors with placements at Prospect Park Zoo, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn Arts Exchange, US/Spain Chamber of Commerce, Long Island College Hospital, and more Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) classes and SETSS services for Special Education students Off-campus-lunch privileges for students with parent/school permission Required lunch hour academic support classes for freshmen during the first marking period to help students pass their classes and start high school strong

Curriculum at our school is developed using the Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound model.  Check out an 11th grade Expedition where students immerse themselves in learning and experiencing "What is cancer?" in all their subjects:  To LAUNCH the expedition, students and teachers participate in the Breast Cancer Awareness Walk in Prospect Park to learn how cancer has affected different lives.  In SCIENCE, students explore the types of cancer and treatments.  They conduct screenings and visit cell labs at Sloan-Kettering and Brooklyn College Biology Department.  In AMERICAN HISTORY, students learn about the history of tobacco in America.  They conduct an anti-smoking campaign in a nearby elementary school.  In MATH, students analyze cell growth rates and data from current scientific research.  Students represent lab data in graphs.  In ENGLISH, students read memoirs from the dropping of the atomic bomb on Japan.  Students write critical lens essays and create memorials to victims.  In SPANISH, students read articles about cancer and prepare to deliver a newscast in Spanish about their new learning.

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Brooklyn School for Collaborative Studies, 610 Henry Street, Brooklyn NY 11231

718.923.4750	Alyce Barr, Principal

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