Bronx Early College Academy INTENSIVES CATALOG
DECEMBER 2024
ABOUT INTENSIVES
Why do we have Intensives? Intensives are a way for you to go really deeply into a subject or area that interests you. This is an opportunity for you to experience learning in a new and different way. Each intensive will focus on real-world experiences where you can see how and where these skills are applicable to careers you can pursue when you are older. Every intensive will practice skills aligned to all our courses, so this is not a "break" from work - it is just work that looks different!
Why are Intensives unique? It is an opportunity to examine a topic in depth and through different experiences while interacting with students and teachers you may not usually work with. At the end of Intensives, you will have an opportunity to publish, present, or show your project to a larger audience. Intensives are exciting; they are a chance to try something you may have never experienced or to go deeper into something you love.
When will Intensives happen? Intensives begin at the end of the day on Friday, December 13th, 2024 and continue from December 16th20th, 2024.
Where will my Intensive be? You will not go to your regular classes. Instead, you will have just one class with the same teachers every day. We will do our best to give you one of your choices, but there is no switching Intensives once you get your class.
Who will be in my Intensive? You will be in a mixed grade classroom.
How will I be graded? You will be graded on your professionalism and final project.
GRADING POLICY
Intensives will count as a project grade for Marking Period 1 of Trimester 2 IN ALL OF YOUR CLASSES under professionalism. Uniform, attendance, behavior, participation, and completion of the final project will be factored into your final grade.
Daily Grades: Each day you will get a graded on your professionalism based off of a 4 point learning scale.
Final Project: Final Projects differ from Intensive to Intensive, but your final final project grade will based off a four point scale based on the Career Development and Occupational Studies standards.
FIELD TRIP POLICY
INTENSIVES TRIPS ARE MANDATORY. You are expected to attend all field trips. Since field trips are between 40-60% of Intensive curriculi, missing a field trip for any reason will have an impact on your intensive grade and may affect credit hours. You should make an effort to be on time and present during these enrichment activities.
If you arrive after your trip has left, you will be required to do make-up work left by your teachers to supplement the part of your intensives grade you missed on the trip. Students left behind MUST adhere to discipline code and school rules and norms or face disciplinary action. If you are left behind, your family will be contacted by school personnel to inform them that your grade in normal classes is in jeopardy as per the Intensives Grading Policy.
INTENSIVES MENU
1. _ ANIMATION DOMINATION
Hey you! Yea you, the creator that's reading this pamphlet! How far outside the box do you want to go? Ever wonder how your favorite shows are made? How they even start creating before building, drawing, or cutting and gluing? Come on over to Animation Domination where we go on trips to get a behind the scenes details on filmmaking. You'll learn how to use human figures for your own stop motion videos, watch short films for inspiration, make thaumatropes, and create flip books. You'll learn all about storytelling and the animation techniques to bring YOUR story to life! So, join us for some filmmaking fun and show off your creation at the end of the week in a showcase.
2. BASKETBALL & VOLLEYBALL
Basketball & Volleyball are popular sports in America. In this intensive you will learn about the history of the sport, rules, positions and most importantly how to play basketball & volleyball. Basketball is a sport that brings people from different backgrounds together to achieve a common goal. Students will learn how to read stats and pick their own NBA teams based on individual stats. Students will create an argument of why their team would win using play-styles of the players by watching youtube videos in addition to using team stats. There will be trips to MSG, Mullaly Playground and Brooklyn Bridge park.
3. BECA ROTTEN TOMATOES
What makes a good movie? In this intensive you will get the chance to explore what it takes to be a filmmaker. You’ll not only watch movies, but debate about them, and finally, create your own. We will learn about different film techniques, styles and genres, so by the end of the week you’ll be a film critic AND a filmmaker!
4. BECOMING A VILLAIN
Come learn about the origin story of different villains (Magneto, Megamind, Doc Ock, Dr. Doofenshmirtz and more). We will explore their social and emotional background to understand how they ended up becoming villains in their story. We will also engage in science experiments that lead to world domination and visit a science lab where leading scientists are trying to solve world problems (or create them).
5. CANVAS TO CRAFT: PAINTING YOUR STORY
Calling all creatives! Interested in creating gorgeous works of art using only a brush, canvas, and paint? Then join our painting-centered intensive where you will learn about different types of painting techniques, famous painters, and - of course - how to paint! You will be thinking about how you can creatively represent yourselfwho you are, where you come from, and what you want viewers to know about you - all through a visual format.
6. DIY
Do you see yourself as being creative and someone who thinks outside of the box? Do you have a desire to work with your hands? If so, then DIY is the intensive for you! During this week, we will be working on creating different DO IT YOURSELF projects to spark your creativity and design skills. From creating keychains, magnets, string art to hang on your wall and visiting different museums to learn how artists create their masterpieces. Join us for a week of crafts, inventions, and fun! We will take trips that focus on learning arts and crafts and end this week by putting together a showcase of all of your creations.
7. ENDANGERED ANIMALS
Animals are an important part of every ecosystem. From cities to the tropical rainforest, animals shape the environments around them and help create diverse communities of life. Human activities have threatened many animal species around the world. Polar bears that once thrived in the arctic are now at risk of losing the sea ice they live on; elephants and rhinos are hunted for their ivory tusks. In this intensive you will choose an endangered animal and research ways humans can protect that species.
8. FLAVORFUL FOOTPRINTS: A NY JOURNEY
Our Intensive focuses on the intersection of food and culture, with the goal of providing students with an understanding of the food industry and its connections to various cultures. Through guest speakers from diverse backgrounds—such as chefs, food entrepreneurs, and cultural historians—students will gain insight into different careers within the food sector, as well as hear personal life stories.
. LATIN DANCE
Bring your best pair of dancing shoes! Learn about the origins and most importantly how to dance salsa and bachata or other possible Latin Dances. We will visit professional dance studios to learn moves to add to your dance repertoire. If you're an expert, there's always the ability to become a group choreographer. Don't be scared if you're a beginner. There's room for everyone on the dance floor!
10. #MUA
In this intensive we will learn about the different career paths related to Make-Up Artistry. We will visit the New York Make-Up Academy where you will take a demo class, where a make-up artist creates a holiday glam look; we will also visit Sephora and sit in a Skin Care and Make-up class to learn about the importance of skincare and how to achieve an everyday makeup look.
11. OUR COZY, COMFORT WINTER ERA
Join us to celebrate winter in NYC! In true NY style, jump on the train with us and enjoy the ride as we visit Holiday windows, the famous NYC tree, create, eat, catch a movie, and that's just for starters. Make-your-own holiday decorating, hot chocolate bars, learn about traditions from around the world, watch movies, learn new songs - discover your inner Elf, and leave your Grinch at the door! Let's have fun, while we learn!
12. PARKS & REC
Many people don’t think about green spaces when they think of New York City, but we are actually home to some incredible natural resources. Join us as we explore the many activities the parks department has to offer, including ice skating, hiking, and environmental education.
13. POP (HORTI)CULTURE
Let's go outside and explore the world of plants! This intensive goes on many trips: visit a garden, the aquarium, a butterfly museum and best of all, the beach! How about growing and eating some plants? You’ll plant cuttings and create a terrarium that you can take home. If all this sounds like fun, choose plants!