3. Highly Rated In October 2013 a NYC newspaper listed Cardozo High School as the Highest ranked zoned High School above other competitive neighboring High Schools in New York City.

4. Student Population We have a diverse student population where differences are respected and celebrated. That is why we are also known as a “ School With A Heart.”

5. Advanced Placement Courses We offer 17 Advanced Placement courses: Calculus (AB/BC) Computer Science Statistics English Language and Literature American and World History Macro and Micro Economics US Politics and Government Biology, Chemistry, Physics Psychology and Environmental Science Spanish Language

6. “100 Best Schools in the Country” based on the number of students who take AP courses. US News & World Report cited Benjamin N. Cardozo in the

7. Honors Courses Honors courses are given in: Social Studies Mathematics (through Pre-calculus) Math Team French and Spanish English Accelerated German Living Environment, Chemistry and Physics & Honors Research Courses in Mathematics and Science

8. College Now Affiliations Our Juniors and Seniors participate in College Now Programs @ Queens College & Queensborough Community College as well as a College Advantage class given through St. John’s University ALL offering High School and College credit.

9. College Office One of the largest in NYC 84.70% of students graduating in 4 years, attending/accepted to colleges 74.16 to 4-year colleges 22.09 to 2-year colleges Colleges include: Amherst, Brandeis, Barnard, Brown, Columbia, Cornell Duke, Macaulay Honors, Northwestern, Princeton, Georgetown Johns Hopkins, MIT, NYU, Notre Dame, Sophie Davis, Vassar, and Villanova, …

10. SCHOLARSHIPS Our students have received/been offered $43,352,215.00 in scholarship monies which include POSSE, MILLENIUM and the ALBERT SHANKER, Just to name a few.

11. CLUBS Over 70 clubs: A’Capella, American Red Cross, Anime, Autism Speaks, ARISTA, Badminton, Bumblebee, Chamber Music, Christian Seekers, Debate, Drama, FBLA, Gateway, Greek, Jewish Student Union, Jazz Band, Kendo, Key Club, Lion Dance, Mock Trial, Science Olympiad, Stage Crew, Teens Against Bullying, Ukelele,UNICEF… this is just a few.

12. PSAL – Varsity and JV Sports teams include: Basketball, Bowling, Fencing, Football, Golf, Girls Gymnastics, Girls Swimming, Handball, Volleyball, Wrestling, Lacrosse, Softball, Soccer, Tennis and Track & Field

13. MAGNET PROGRAMS The DaVinci Math and Science Institute The Mentor Law and Humanities Program The Performing Dance Program The School of Journalism and Media Studies

14. How to Apply to High School

15. There are several ways to apply.

16. Application High School The

17. TAKE AN EXAM Only Specialized High Schools require exams. They are: The Bronx H.S. of Science H.S. of American Studies at Lehman College Brooklyn Technical High School The Brooklyn Latin School Stuyvesant High School High School for Math, Science and Engineering at City College Queens High School for the Sciences at York College Staten Island Technical High School Fiorello H. LaGuardia H.S.

18. CRITERIA FOR ADMISSIONS TO ALL OTHER HIGH SCHOOLS Screened Programs- Schools look at standardized test scores, grades, and Attendance. Limited Unscreened- gives priority to students who show an interest. Educational Option-Cross section of academic performance. (Top 2%) Audition- Talent of skill in a specific area. IE. Voice, Dance, Music, and Drama. Zoned- If you live in the geographic area of the school.

19. The High School Directory Each School Has a page in the High School Directory which lists the Criteria for each program. Determine if you meet the criteria for the program(s) you are interested in. Rank your choices in order of preference. You may apply to more than one program to a school. You have up to 12 choices. Choose from a variety of different programs Do not choose a school that is more then an 20 minutes away from your home You will only be matched to one school.

22. GOOD LUCK!!! and may the Force be with you.

23. DaVinci Science/Math Institution (Q16J) Level 3 and 4 on standardized Math and ELA exams 85+ above in Math class grade (accelerated classes weighted) 85+above in Science class grade (accelerated classes weighted) Overall average of 88+ *Attendance (if there are extenuating circumstances, please explain)

24. School of Journalism and Media Studies (Q16B) Priority given to students who attend an information session. Student with an interest in Journalism Level 3 or 4 on standardized reading ELA exam 85+ in English 85 overall average *Attendance (if there are extenuating circumstances, please explain.)

25. Mentor Law and Humanities Institute (Q16A) Students are picked from 3 catgories: On grade level in reading (68%) Above grade level in reading (16%) Below grade level in reading (16%) 85+ in English and 85+ average *Attendance (if there are extenuating circumstances, please explain) Top 2% Special consideration

26. Performing Dance (Q16K) Audition required Passing grades in all subjects *Attendance (if there are extenuating circumstances, please explain) Dates are also listed in the High School Directory on the Benjamin N. Cardozo pages.