A.C.A.W. is a vibrant community of talented actors and writers and their teachers. This program offers students opportunities to explore their gifts through creative and academic writing courses, workshops, literary experiences, drama, and performance.

Nationally recognized, rigorous, hands-on program is for students interested in careers in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Production, Aquaculture, Marine Science, Floriculture, Crop Production and Wildlife/Conservation. The facilities include greenhouses, exotic avian lab, animal barn, poultry, reptile/amphibian lab, 4 acre farm. Students gain specific skills within agricultural industries, and are provided work internships within their chosen field of study, including one mandatory summer on farm. Students receive Career and Technical Endorsement upon completion of program requirements

The John Bowne Visual Arts Institute provides students with the opportunity to foster their creativity and artistic talents in an immersive arts program and prepares students for post-secondary studies in the visual arts. Upon culmination of this program, students will earn ten credits in the visual arts, and will be prepared to take the New York City Commencement Exam in the Visual Arts. Students will also receive a Chancellor's Endorsed Diploma in the Arts. Following the first year Studio Art and Drawing course, students can select either the two-dimensional or three-dimensional design track. The two-dimensional track includes courses such as Drawing and Painting, and Graphics and Portfolio 1. The three-dimensional track includes courses such as Three-dimensional Design and Sculpture, Sculpture 2 and Portfolio 1. In the senior year, students in both tracks will take Advanced Placement Art & Design, Portfolio 2, and Art History. The Visual Arts Institute provides students with the opportunity for international trips, art contests, art festivals, and community activities. This program gives a priority to students who live in the zoned area for up to 50% of the seats.

The John Bowne Law Institute is a wide-ranging four-year program that prepares students with the exposure and skills needed to succeed in their post-secondary goals. The primary goal of the Law Institute is to promote civic competence for each and every student as well as produce educated, well-rounded young adults. This program is a four-year course of study designed for students interested in gaining knowledge of the foundation of the law system. Students are offered the opportunity to choose a specialty track of Civil or Criminal Law. These courses are project-based and designed to engage students and promote critical thinking. Students will follow a course sequence based on the specialty track of their choice that includes courses in Introduction to Law, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law Enforcement I and II, Introduction to Civil Law, Family & Juvenile Law, Constitutional Law, Legal Studies, and Legal Research and Writing. Students will also be provided the opportunity to participate in activities such as Moot Court, Mock Trial, Law Internships, and College/University and Law School visits. We offer the first Legal Studies CTE certified program in New York State.

The John Bowne Computer Science Institute provides students with the opportunity to foster their creativity, computational thinking, collaborative learning, and digital fluency in an immersive computer science program designed to prepare students for relevant post-secondary studies in a variety of fields. Upon culmination of this program, students will earn various Career Technical Education (CTE) certificates through the Precision Exams helping them enter the technology workforce or post-secondary studies. During their time in the program, students will experience several aspects of computer science: human-computer interaction, problem solving, web design (HTML, CSS), programming (Scratch, EdWare, Snap, Java Script, Python), research, computing, data analysis, cyber security, and robotics. Required courses include Exploring Computer Science or Illustration/Digital Media, Introduction to Computational Media, and AP Computer Science Principles. Students are also offered advanced elective courses such as Cyber Security, AP Computer Science A, and CS and the City. This program gives a priority to students who live in the zoned area for up to 50% of the seats.

This 4-year program of study focuses on health and nutritional issues concerning our bodies, our diets, well-being, and medicine. Students will take science and health courses in nutrition, anatomy and physiology, CPR & First Aid. You will investigate health and nutritional topics through case studies and hands-on learning activities. Students enrolled will be trained in and receive Red Cross certification in First Aid & CPR. Healthcare comprises the largest sector of employment in New York City with approximately 590,000 jobs and shows great potential for growth. Healthcare refers to health-related services provided to patients in hospitals, residential care facilities, doctors' offices, outpatient care centers, private homes, and laboratories. This program of learning will prepare students for post-secondary studies in healthcare and future careers in medicine, nursing, physical therapy, nutrition, and related healthcare fields.

Honors academy with competitive science research program winning both State and National awards. Extra-curricular activities include: Civil Engineering, Science Olympiad and Girls Who Code. College preparation for careers in medical fields, engineering and computer science. Pre-Advanced and Advanced Placement courses beginning in the 9th grade and culminating in the distinguishable Advanced Placement Capstone Diploma.

Students are provided with opportunities in our various majors. Students have the choice to join our Air Force JROTC program that offers courses in Aerospace Science & Leadership. Our Community Based Organizations offer activities in culinary arts, fitness and social-emotional learning.