The High School for Math, Science and Engineering

at the City College of New York

HSMSE Open House

• 2 Science labs
• 2 Engineering labs
• 2 Architecture studios
• Smart room lecture hall
• Computers and laptops available for all students

�HSMSE students use City College’s cafeteria, library, and gymnasium.

Our home at the City College of New York

Baskerville Hall

During the spring of sophomore year, �students apply for one of three majors:

• Mathematics
• Science �(Mount Sinai Biomedical Research)
• Engineering

Major Concentrations

• Classes meet on an A/B schedule for 85 minute blocks
• 45 minute daily lunch/elective period
• Average class size 34 students
• Tutoring hours available before and after school
• 25 Clubs and 10 PSAL athletic teams

A typical day at HSMSE

8:30 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.

• AP World History (all 9th & 10th graders)
• AP English Literature & Composition (all 11th graders)
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Calculus BC
• AP Computer Science A
• AP Statistics
• AP Chemistry
• AP Environmental Science
• AP German Language & Culture

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

• Economics
• Advanced Spanish
• Astronomy
• Physics
• Pre-Calculus
• Calculus I

CCNY Credit Courses

9th Grade

• Regents Algebra 1 or Foundations for Higher Mathematics
• Geometry

10th Grade

• Algebra II / Trigonometry

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11th Grade

• Pre Calculus
• *Pre Calc and *Calculus I (math majors)
• Intro to Math Reasoning (math majors)

12th Grade

• AP Calculus AB or BC
• AP Statistics

*CCNY College Credit

Math�Sequence

9th Grade

• Biology with Lab

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10th Grade

• Chemistry with Lab

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11th Grade

• Physics with Lab

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12th Grade

• Advanced Biology, Advanced or AP Chemistry, or *Calculus based Physics

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Schedule differs for students who have completed the Living Environment Regents in 8th grade.

*CCNY College Credit

Science�Sequence

9th Grade

• Design and Drafting for Production

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10th Grade

• Civil Engineering and Architecture

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11th Grade

• Digital Electronics
• Principles of Engineering

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12th Grade Electives

• Innovation and Design
• Advanced Architecture
• Digital Systems Design

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Engineering�Sequence

9th Grade

• Grammar
• Introduction to Literature & Composition

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10th Grade

• Introduction to American Literature
• Romanticism to Modernism in European Literature

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11th Grade

• AP English Literature and Composition

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12th Grade

• Academic Writing
• Senior Elective in Literature

English�Sequence

9th & 10th Grade

• AP World History

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11th Grade

• U.S. History

�12th Grade

• *Economics (One Semester)
• *Participation in Government (One Semester)

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*CCNY College Credit

History�Sequence

Students who pass the proficiency exam in middle school take Advanced Spanish. �All other HSMSE students take German.

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9th Grade

• German I & II or Spanish II

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10th Grade

• German III & IV or Spanish III

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11th Grade

• German V & VI or *Spanish IV

�12th Grade

• AP German

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*CCNY College Credit

Language Sequence

Sophomores choose between Core Music, Vocal, Jazz Band or Classical Guitar for their music requirement.

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Art is offered as an elective course for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students can repeat the Art elective for more than one semester.

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Art & Music

9th through 12th grade

• At the CCNY Gym

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10th Grade

• Health Class

PSAL Sports�

• Girls & Boys Soccer
• Girls & Boys Basketball
• Boys Volleyball
• Girls Softball
• Boys Baseball
• Co-ed Cross Country
• Co-ed Track

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Health, PE, and PASL Teams

In partnership with the New York Foundling.

We believe in developing the “Whole Child” through academic, social, and emotional support.

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Mental Health

Stress Management

Time Management

Life Coaching

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OASIS Week: “De-stress for Tests!”

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Wellness Center

• Collaboration between HSMSE and CCNY
• 4,000 square foot garden
• Net-zero energy “pod” equipped with kitchen and classroom
• Workshops to cook, taste, and learn about the food ecosystem
• Volunteer and work hours available

The Roofpod Garden�At the Spitzer School of Architecture

1. Situated on a college campus
2. Small school community with an active PTA
3. Excellent college acceptance rates at top-tier schools
4. Four years of STEM classes with concentrations for upper grades
5. Largest German program in New York State
6. College level classes: AP, College Now & CCNY college credit
7. Support for freshman through advisory and Freshman Academy
8. Health & Wellness Center
9. Online resources: Engrade, SAT test prep, and Naviance
10. Partnerships with Goethe-Institut, Mt. Sinai, Pencil & more

What makes HSMSE unique?

Thank you!