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THE URBAN ASSEMBLY GATEWAY
SCHOOL FOR TECHNOLOGY
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Students learn best when teachers are passionate and clear in their expectations.
When learning is structured as problem-solving, students have the opportunity to grapple with challenging content and develop their critical thinking skills.
UAG students will have opportunities to be become creators rather than just consumers of technology.
The best education is offered through partnering with organizations that provide meaningful connections to the world of work.
URBAN ASSEMBLY GATEWAY
HIGH SCHOOL FOR TECHNOLOGY
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The UAG Parent Association provides critical support to our school by hosting speakers, fundraising, and engaging parents in our mission. Email: uagpa1@gmail.com.
www.arisparentlink.org
The New York City Department of Education's Achievement Reporting and Innovation System (ARIS) provides a single place where our educators can go to find and study important information about your child.
www.jupitergrades.com
UAG students and families use a valuable online realtime assessment and tracking system for grades and progress reports:
Next Steps
Step One
Our final Open House was on November 27, 2012. Consider a tour! We are a limited unscreened school so it is important for you to attend an Information Session or Tour to indicate interest.
Step Two
Join us on a tour and speak to your current students to make sure we are a good fit.
Step Three
Put us high on your list when completing your HS Admissions Application.
Interested Families
Thank you for your interest in the Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology! We seek students who are passionate about technology, regardless of their level of experience. We offer Technology Pathways starting in the sophomore year:
Digital Design & Animation, Information Technology & Systems, and Software Engineering & Programming.
In addition to these specialized areas, students will engage in other fun and innovative technologies, including video filming and editing, music production, engineering, gaming, software design and robotics.
Have a question?
Your donations expand opportunities for our students.
Our community of support is wide and includes parents, partners, friends, and organizations.
We welcome you to join in expanding opportunities for our students.
Ways to Support:
Visit our school and talk about the meaningful work you do to small groups of students in advisory class
Let our students profile your workplace or yourself in our DAY IN THE LIFE video club series
Sponsor a student to attend our Freshman Gate-Away
Demo a new software that you have learned that has changed the way you work/live
Invite a student to intern at your company/organization
Participate in our Career Fair as a representative of your company, professional association or alma mater
After School
UA Gateway believes that students who are engaged in our extracurricular enrichment activities are more engaged in their school work as well, so we offer a rich program that integrates both academic support and the following clubs on-site: Mouse Squad, Gamer Haven, Martial Arts, Stoked (Skateboarding and Adventure Sports), , Student Advisory Council, Jazz Orchestra, PSAL Sports (Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Track and Field, Bowling, Handball, Softball, and more). Students frequently check our blog at www.uagenrichment.blogspot.com for the latest news!
Outside the Gates
We encourage students to explore the city for it's incredible resources for young people, and promote the following activities outside the school: Urban Arts Academy, Alvin Ailey Dance, Digital Photography at NYU and ICP, Citizens Committee for Children Youth Leadership Program, and more.
Multi-Year Opportunities
Our school participates in youth development pipeline opportunities over the course of four plus years, including Sponsors for Educational Opportunities, Oppnet Prep, College Bound, STEP (Science and Technology Entry Program), and more.
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ABOUT US
The Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology opened its doors in the Fall of 2011 to the graduating class of 2015. These first students are founding members, pioneers in a school community committed to their success. Our students will be prepared as creative and analytical producers of technology with an authoritative understanding of their role and influence in the digital age. Graduates will be innovative thinkers and technicians, able to use and apply cutting edge technology in a variety of fields.
We are proud to be joined by our Partners in advancing the goals of our school: The Hospital for Special Surgery, Channel 13/WNET, Brooklyn Experimental Media Center (Poly/NYU), the Educational Video Center, and Iridescent Learning.
Technology education not only opens doors to career opportunities, but leverages students' natural desire to explore their world, think creatively and solve complex problems. Students will graduate from high school both college- and career-ready, prepared in one or more of the following career pathways:
- Digital Design and Animation
- Information Technology & Systems
- Software Engineering & Programming
The Urban Assembly
We are a member of the Urban Assembly Family of Schools. The Urban Assembly is a non-profit organization that has created and manages a community of small New York City public schools dedicated to preparing students for college via exceptional instructional support, college planning offices and professional partnerships.
Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology © 2012
439 West 49th St, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10019 • 212-246-1041(t) 212-246-2654 (f)
The English Curriculum at UAG is a rigorous exploration of literature through novels, poems, plays, myths, essays, and other genres. Authors include Chinua Achebe, Luisa Valenzuela, Amy Tan, Edgar Allen Poe, Jodi Picoult, Robert Frost, Claude McKay, Walt Whitman, William Shakespeare, Edith Hamilton, Toni Morrison, Junot Diaz and other world renowned writers.
Our students complete an intensive double period in Global Studies to prepare for their Regents class during their Sophomore Year, and then complete American History, Economics, and Participation in Government during their Junior and Senior years.
Our students can select Integrated Algebra or Geometry during their 9th Grade year depending on their previous coursework. In 10th Grade, students either finish an Algebra sequence, take Geometry, or move on to a Trigonometry course. Later, options include Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus, and each year will feature interdisciplinary projects with Science and Technology classes.
Our students select from Earth Science or Living Environment options during their 9th Grade year depending on their previous coursework. In 10th Grade, students either take the alternate Regents class they have not yet taken, or Advanced Chemistry. Beyond Chemistry, options include Physics and AP coursework. In addition to labs, students participate in interdisciplinary projects with Math and Technology classes each year.
Our students complete a Design and Technology Foundations Course during their first year as part of the Internet and Computing Core Curriclulum (IC3), and then choose one of three Technology Pathways for their Sophomore to Senior Years: Digital Design and Animation, Data Management/Health IT, and Information Technology & Systems.
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Monday starts with A Period, Tuesday starts with B period, etc.
- Industry-approved Technology Curriculum
- Interdisciplinary Courses: English, Science and Technology
- Dedicated Advisory Periods
- Partner connections in and out of the school via joint projects, tours, "power lunches" and more
- Summer Gate-Away for our Founding Freshman
- College Trips
- Extracurricular Clubs and Activities
- Rotating Schedule of Classes
- Goal-Oriented Learning Development (GOLD) periods to catch up to missed learning targets
A Rotating Schedule at UAG
Curriculum
Our curriculum is centered on the importance of teaching students HOW to learn through the habits of mind that have been found to be necessary for college and career success.
Our teachers use technology to engage students and differentiate coursework in ways that create an environment where students learn to stretch themselves individually and in groups in a project-based curriculum with an emphasis on mastery rather than simply completion.
Highlights include:
COMING FALL 2013! SOFTWARE ENGINEERING/PROGRAMMING PATHWAY
DIGITAL DESIGN AND ANIMATION
Throughout the Graphic Design course at UA-Gateway, students will learn the process and art of combining text and graphics to communicate an effective message through the design of logos, graphics, brochures, newsletters, posters, labels, signs and other types of visual communication. Participants will develop skills in storyboarding, character development, 3D modeling, level design and texture mapping, and creating special effects for the electronic gaming, broadcast and film industries. Students will also receive extensive training in design, typography, composition, digital paint, and illustration techniques. Successful completion of this course affords students the opportunity to complete Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification.
Course Sequence:
Year 1:
Semester 1 - Introduction to Graphic Design Concepts
Semester 2 - Design and Layout Fundamentals
Year 2:
Semester 1 - Designing for Print and Web
Semester 2 - Graphic Production
Year 3:
Semester 1 – Animation Concepts and Principles
Semester 2 – 3D Modeling and Game Design
SOFTWARE ENG & PROGRAMMING
The Software Engineering and Programming pathway offered at UA Gateway prepares its candidates for IT careers in large scale systems and software engineering with a solid foundation in programming. Students who enroll in the SEP program will have the opportunity to demonstrate mastery in both programming languages and development of software systems that are robust and secure. The curriculum provides an opportunity for students to explore computer science in a range of applications, including computer programming, web design, e-textiles, and robotics, as well as digital fabrication, 3-D printing and animation. It also assures potential employers that the candidate has the skills necessary to create software systems that are functional and secure. Students are recognized as having the skills needed to use the latest computer and Internet technology to improve the quality of software systems and the efficiency of operations.
Course Sequence (DRAFT):
Year 1:
Semester 1 - Fundamentals of Computer Science 1
Semester 2 – Fundamentals of Computer Science 2
Year 2:
Semester 1 - Intro to Programming Languages 1
Semester 2 – Intro to Programming Languages 2
Year 3:
Semester 1 – Application Development/Web Design OR Software and Systems Engineering 1
Semester 2 – Application Development/Web Design OR Software and Systems Engineering 1
THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SYSTEMS PATHWAY
The I.T pathway offered at UA-Gateway serves to prepare students with the essential skills necessary to solve even the most challenging technology related issues. Students in these courses will have the opportunity to acquire A+ and Net+ Certifications. The A+ certification validates a candidate’s knowledge in computer repair, troubleshooting, and support. The Net+ certification offers verification that its candidates possess the skills needed to design, setup, and troubleshoot computer networks.
Year 1:
Semester 1 – Computer Theory
Semester 2 – Operating System and Hardware
Year 2:
Semester 1 - Troubleshooting
Semester 2 – Network Theory
Year 3:
Semester 1 – Network Communications
Semester 2 – Network Installation & Support
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Health Information Technology Pathway
Organization Mission:
The Mission of Hospital for Special Surgery is to provide the highest quality patient care, improve mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all, while advancing the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines through research and education. We do this regardless of race, color, creed, sexual orientation, or ethnic origin.
Thirteen: Digital Design and Animation Pathway
Organization Mission:
WNET is a pioneering public media institution universally recognized for the intelligence, integrity, innovation, and inspiration of its programs and initiatives. WNET serves its community with unique programming and educational
projects through an array of channels. In all that it does, WNET pursues a single, overarching goal – to deliver media experiences of lasting significance for New York, America and the world.
Iridescent Learning: Information Technology & Systems Pathway
Organization Mission: Our mission is to use science, technology and engineering to develop persistent curiosity and to show that knowledge is empowering.
Educational Video Center: Video/Media Production Pathway (forthcoming)
Organization Mission:
The Educational Video Center is a non-profit youth media organization dedicated to teaching documentary video as a means to develop the artistic, critical literacy and career skills of young people, while nurturing their idealism and commitment to social change.
BxmC NYU Polytechnic: Digital Design and Animation Pathway
Organization Mission: We find new ways to make available technologies do new things for artists, communities, and creative professionals working in real time, at the changing limits of audio, video, 3D graphics, game engines, web, mobile, and interaction design. As a creative engine in a science and technology institution in New York City, we can host monster projects, and monster teams, and do things you have to get together to even imagine.
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Integrating technology-based activities into specialized classes, core curriculum offerings, or advisories;
Providing regular exposure to the professional world through field trips, internships or mentoring;
Providing exposure to higher education and the steps necessary to gain access to their desired career
Informing our curriculum to confirm industry relevance
Our partners provide substantive support to our school by:
Partnerships
Partnerships are an integral part of the Urban Assembly model. By engaging students in the real world beyond the classroom, partners bring our school's technology theme and curriculum into vibrant focus. They reinforce the connection between career and college that is a key predictor of academic and professional success.
CONTACT US
Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology
439 West 49th St, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10019
Telephone: 212-246-1041
Fax: 212-246-2654
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Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology ©2012
439 West 49th St, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10019 • Telephone: 212-246-1041 Fax: 212-246-2654