HBCU Early College Prep (29Q427)

88-15 182 Street, Queens, NY 11423, Queens
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School Website: https://hbcuecp.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/29Q427/
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About
Note: The opening and co-location of this school at 88-15 182nd Street, Queens, NY, 11423 is subject to approval by the Panel for Educational Policy (PEP). The PEP is expected to vote on this on January 22, 2025. The first of its kind in NYC Public Schools, HBCU (Historically Black College & University) Early College Prep is an innovative tuition-free early college high school offering college courses and the HBCU experience beginning in 9th grade. Scholars attending HBCU Early College Prep will earn up to sixty four college credits for an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts from the HBCU-Delaware State University (DSU) and are guaranteed admission to DSU. Scholars become immersed in the rich traditions of an HBCU through deeply rooted principles that emphasize cultural pride, community support, academic excellence, and social responsibility. All scholars receive mentorship from DSU faculty and take frequent day and overnight trips to HBCUs.
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Academic Highlights: College courses offered include, but are not limited to, Microcomputer Applications, College Biology, African-American Music (Band), Public Speaking, African-American Literature, Business and Society, College Algebra, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Media and Communications, Theatre, Art, and Fitness, Opportunities for paid internships, study abroad programs, overnight campus tours to HBCUs, success coaching from current DSU college students, summer college weeks at various HBCUs, HBCU Week, and cultural immersion trips, Specialized courses in Podcasting, Financial Literacy, Computer Science, Algebra II/Pre-Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, and advanced placement subjects, Cultural celebrations, career workshops and panels, HBCU graduates community and networking opportunities, Guaranteed acceptance into Delaware State University for all students who successfully complete their associate's degree
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
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HBCU Early College Prep offers students the opportunity to join a supportive and nurturing community, experience a distinctive college campus environment beyond NYC, and earn an associate’s degree upon graduation from high school. As part of a pioneering national model for early college high schools, our program is designed to recognize each student’s potential and provide the guidance needed to achieve excellence in both academics and personal growth. This program gives a priority to students and residents of District 29 for up to 40% of seats, students and residents of Districts 27 and 28 for 40% of seats, and students and residents of Queens for up to 10% of seats
- Average Course Grades - 30%
- Literacy Writing Prompt - 25%
- Case Study Writing Prompt - 25%
- Video - 20%
- (Group 1) Queens students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
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