Workplace Experiences JA High School Heroes
All students receive various workplace opportunities throughout the year. Previous opportunities included: Junior Achievement High School Heroes Program--Students developed and taught lessons to local elementary school students; Digitas Business Competition--Students were mentored by Digitas employees to create their own business; Youth Philanthropy Initiative--Students researched and vied to win $5,000 for a charity; and Reelworks--Students learned about the film and production process through creating their own films.
Pre-College ProgramsBPHS partners with organizations that offer college opportunities and experiences to our students such as:
College Now--Students attend CUNY Baruch and earn college credit Futures and Options--Providing internships to BPHS students SEO--Providing BPHS students college counseling and career help Peer Tutoring
Peer Tutoring is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays in the afternoon. Students receive help with homework, classwork and essays. During this time students receive extra support and attention to complete their work.
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Community Service BPHS volunteers with NY Cares
BPHS partners with New York Cares to provide community service opportunities to our students. Students have voluteered at libraries, schools and soup kitchens to help those in need.
Job Shadows Job Shadow at ABC Studios
All students receive job shadow opportunities throughout the year. Previously our students have experienced job shadows at: AT&T, AT Carney, Marvel, ABC News, the New York Stock Exchange and many more!
International Trips Int'l Trip to England
BPHS partners with EF Tours to provide international trips to our students. Students have visited England, Italy, and Spain in the past. Parents can join the trips as well.
BPHS is currently fundraising to visit Canada in 2017. |
