B i z  T e k
Director:  Jose Rios    Email: JRios7@schools.nyc.gov
(718) 658-5407 ext. 2808

Guidance Counselor: Anthony Rico      Email: arico@schools.nyc.gov (718) 658-5407 ext. 2806

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Mission Statement




     BizTek is a small learning community of dedicated educators and motivated students focused on relevant, standards-based interdisciplinary curricula innovatively designed for success in the tech-dependent, globalized business world of the 21st century.

Proposed Courses of Study:
General Academic
: 

AP=Advance Placement
CN=College Now
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Note: Most programs feature sections for ELL students 

English:  Language & Literature*, College Composition,* Business Writing,  Copywriting, Communications, English Language Learners, Honors Program, AP Literature* & Language* CN: English Composition 1 & 2*, SAT Verbal Prep. 

Science: Living Environment*, Earth Science*, Planet Earth*, Chemistry*, Physics, Foundations in Science, Honors Program, AP Chemistry*, Biology*, Environmental Science*, Physics B & C, CN Heredity & Humankind, Plants & People, General Chemistry 1 & 2*, College Physics 1 & 2. 

Social Studies: Global Studies*, American History*, American Government, Economics*, Honors Program, AP European History*, U.S. Government & Politics, Comparative Government & Politics, Geography, U.S. History*, World History*, Psychology*, Macro & Micro Economics*, CN: Immigration & Ethnic Groups, History & Healthcare, The Holocaust, Sociology*, Criminal Justice, Intro. To Social Work, Psychology*. 

Mathematics: Sequential Math A & B & C*, Discrete Math, Pre-Calculus, Honors Program, AP Calculus AB & BC*, CN: Foundations of Math, Math in Contemporary Society*, Pre-Calculus Math*, SAT Math Prep. 

Humanities:  Basic Musical Theory, Basic Art, AP Art History*, Studio Art, Music Theory. 

Languages Other Than English:  French 1-6*, Italian 1-4, Spanish 1-6*, Latin 1-2, AP Spanish or French Literature & Language*, CN: Intermediate Spanish 1-3. 

Physical Education:  Bodybuilding, Football, Soccer, Softball, Basketball, Aerobics, Step.

Proposed Courses of Study:  Business & Technology: 

Business:  Business Law*, Marketing*, Accounting,* Auditing, Finance, Commercial Art, Poster & Color Design, Fashion Design & Figure Sketching, Illustration, Employment Skills, Small Business Management, Business Journalism, Graphics, Human Resources Management, Virtual Enterprise, Technical Drawing, CO-OP Learning, AP: Statistics, CN: Principles of Accounting*, Business Organization & Management*, Shorthand

 Technology:  Keyboarding, Computer Applications* Computer Programming, BASIC & C++, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Pre-Cisco, CISCO Program, MOS, Word Processing, Desktop Publishing, Mouse Squad, Internet & Network, Web Design, E-Commerce, JavaScript, AP: Computer Science A & AB*, CN: Intro. To Microcomputer Application, Intro to Computer Programming for Business, Typewriting/Keyboard, Advanced Microsoft Office, Introduction to Computers & Programming*, Intro. To “C” Programming, Digital Computer Theory, Web Technology. 

Certifications & Sequences

Microsoft Operating Systems Certificate (MOS)
  -Includes Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint

Career & Technical Education Regents Endorsement (CTE)
includes courses in technology & business disciplines in the Virtual Enterprise sequence.

CISCO Certified Network Associate License (CCNA
) includes design, application, and programming courses in the Pre-Cisco & Cisco sequence.

Co-Operative Learning (CO-OP A/B & P/T CO-OP)
includes alternate work and study experiences for qualified students.

Internships & Service Credit (ISC)
includes opportunities for students to intern and earn credits toward graduation off-site and in Hillcrest’s Student Store.