The Secondary School For JournalismThe Secondary School For Journalism

““I can't say enough about this school. I can't say enough about this school.

The principal runs a tight ship and The principal runs a tight ship and

holds her staff and students holds her staff and students

accountable - something we don't accountable - something we don't

see every day in the NYC Education see every day in the NYC Education

system. Ms. Reif knows her system. Ms. Reif knows her

students, her door is always open.”students, her door is always open.”

-an SSJ parent -an SSJ parent www.greatschools.netwww.greatschools.net

Benefits of Our Benefits of Our SmallSmall SchoolSchool

• Tight Knit CommunityTight Knit Community

• Teachers & Administrators Teachers & Administrators Know Every Student’s NameKnow Every Student’s Name

• 16:1 Student to Teacher Ratio16:1 Student to Teacher Ratio

- Janaye S. - Janaye S. • SSJ, Class of SSJ, Class of 20092009 • University of Texas at Austin, Class of University of Texas at Austin, Class of 20132013

“I miss the

sense of community at SSJ because it's such a tiny school. The great advantage of such a small school is that you

get a chance to get close with everyone, students and teachers alike.”

• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination): college preparatory program

• YMCA After School Program: leadership skills, internship and volunteer opportunities

• PRY (Project Reach Youth): after school counseling and SAT prep

• College Now!: high school students take free college classes at NYC College of Technology

• National Honor Society

• Full Time College and Career Counselor

• Advanced Placement Classes

- Alichea P. - Alichea P. • SSJ, Class of SSJ, Class of 20092009 • University of Texas at Austin, Class of University of Texas at Austin, Class of

20132013

“At the Secondary School for Journalism you realize that the heart of the school is what really matters. The teachers and

staff care about who you are and who you will become. SSJ will not only be your

school, but your home away from home.”

Model United Nations

Secondary School for Secondary School for JournalismJournalism

“This small school has developed over recent years into a cohesive, collaborative community, characterized by positive relationships, which has already demonstrated its capacity to improve under the strong leadership of the principal.”

-NYC Quality Review Report 2008-2009

- Carolyn M. - Carolyn M. • SSJ, Class of SSJ, Class of 20092009 • Swarthmore College, Class of Swarthmore College, Class of

20132013

“The size, staff, and students are what make SSJ amazing. I

met genuine and caring people (teachers and students) that I'm still in touch with today. It's a gem in the middle of Park Slope, and I am thankful every day that I had the opportunity to spend four years in a truly

wonderful community.”

• Theater ElectiveTheater Elective

• Studio Art ElectiveStudio Art Elective

• ESPN Sponsored Writing ProjectESPN Sponsored Writing Project

• Yearbook CommitteeYearbook Committee

• Stew MagazineStew Magazine

• HBO Sponsored Video Documentary ClassHBO Sponsored Video Documentary Class

• School NewspaperSchool Newspaper

• Champion SSLJR Boys & Girls Basketball Champion SSLJR Boys & Girls Basketball TeamsTeams

- Charnise W. - Charnise W. • SSJ, Class of SSJ, Class of 20092009 • Morgan State University, Class of Morgan State University, Class of

20132013

“Not only did I meet

friends I’ll have for a lifetime, I also came

across some of the best instructors any student could ask for, including the best college advisor a school can have. They care a lot about your success and well-being and will devote a lot of time and energy to

making sure you succeed.”

88% Pass Rate

on the ELA Regents

Exam for First Time Test

Takers

77% Pass Rate

on the Algebra

Regents Exam for

First Time Test

Takers

Located in the Heart of Park Located in the Heart of Park SlopeSlope

• Two Blocks From Prospect ParkTwo Blocks From Prospect Park

• Close to the Close to the 2 32 3 BB QQ GG FF Trains Trains

• Close to the B71, B75, B63, B67, B69Close to the B71, B75, B63, B67, B69

• Safe, Family Oriented NeighborhoodSafe, Family Oriented Neighborhood

““SSJ was the SSJ was the right right environment to environment to help me realize help me realize how bright I can how bright I can shine.”shine.”

- Judith P. - Judith P. • SSJ, Class of SSJ, Class of 20092009 • Pace University, Class of Pace University, Class of 20132013

College Advisor• Helped SSJ seniors

earn over $750,000 in scholarships over the last two years

•97% college placement rate for graduates

Preparing for CollegePreparing for College• 97.3% graduation 97.3% graduation

rate in 2009rate in 2009

• 97% of graduates 97% of graduates go to collegego to college

• 100% received 100% received federal aidfederal aid

• 75% received 75% received scholarshipsscholarships

BARUCH COLLEGEBARUCH COLLEGE

BROOKLYN COLLEGEBROOKLYN COLLEGE

CLARKSON UNIVERSITYCLARKSON UNIVERSITY

DAEMEN COLLEGE DAEMEN COLLEGE

DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITYDELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY

HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY

HUNTER COLLEGE HUNTER COLLEGE

ITHACA COLLEGE ITHACA COLLEGE

JOHNSON & WALESJOHNSON & WALES

MARIST COLLEGE MARIST COLLEGE

MERCY COLLEGE MERCY COLLEGE

MOREHOUSE COLLEGE MOREHOUSE COLLEGE

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

NYUNYU

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY PENN STATE UNIVERSITY

POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

PRATTPRATT

SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGNSAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

SETON HALLSETON HALL

SIENA COLLEGE SIENA COLLEGE

SKIDMORE COLLEGE SKIDMORE COLLEGE

SUNY ALBANYSUNY ALBANY

SUNY BINGHAMPTONSUNY BINGHAMPTON

SUNY BUFFALO STATE SUNY BUFFALO STATE

SUNY MORRISVILLESUNY MORRISVILLE

SUNY NEW PALTZSUNY NEW PALTZ

SUNY ONEONTASUNY ONEONTA

SUNY OSWEGOSUNY OSWEGO

SUNY PURCHASESUNY PURCHASE

SUNY STONYBROOKSUNY STONYBROOK

SWARTHMORE COLLEGE SWARTHMORE COLLEGE

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

TRINITY COLLEGE TRINITY COLLEGE

TUFTS UNIVERSITY TUFTS UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTES UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTES

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

URSINUS COLLEGE URSINUS COLLEGE

VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY

WESLYANWESLYAN

WHEATON COLLEGE WHEATON COLLEGE

WILLIAMS COLLEGE WILLIAMS COLLEGE

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SSJ Graduates Have Been Accepted To…