An important part of Brooklyn Technical High School is the extra and co-curricular program.  Students at Tech have a variety of activities open to them.  Every student should take part in an activity some time during high school.  Credit for school service is awarded at the end of a term. 

 

     To receive a Brooklyn Technical High School diploma, each student must meet the following minimum requirements by the end of their senior year:

A minimum of 32 points earned through participation in Tech clubs, teams, and/or participation in

designated school related events.

 

Points are earned as follows:

8 points per term to all students in BETA, NHS, Student Government, student productions, stageworks, cheerleading, and PSAL teams.

6 points per term to all students participating student leadership, who work on office squads, or compete in non-PSAL teams.

4 points per term to all students who participate in other clubs not referred to above.

2 points per term for participation in specified school events

     This point distribution ensures that clubs and teams are recognized for the amount of work they do. A club advisor has the choice to give less than the maximum designated points to a student if the student did not fully participate in fulfilling the club’s obligations. This should encourage students to contribute a bigger effort to their respective clubs. Under this system, a student who participates in one club for four years (earning 4 points per term) will reach his/her minimum requirements by senior year. It is also feasible for students who can not be in a club for a term or even a year, for any of a various number of reasons, to make up their points by senior year.

While encouraging students to participate in school clubs and events, this system reduces the pressure of having to do many activities to reach a graduation requirement, creating a more relaxed and enjoyable experience, and encouraging students to choose an activity that suits their interests. It also gives students the opportunity to do volunteering, internships, or other related activities while still meeting their obligations to Brooklyn Tech.

     The citizenship requirement for graduation from Brooklyn Tech is at least two school service activities per year.  This requirement can be fulfilled by many different types of activities here at Brooklyn Tech.  There are more than 200 different options that you can consider, including teams, service organizations, and student government.  If you cannot stay after school, there are various office squads that you can join before your school day or during your lunch periods. 

There is a club for almost every interest at Brooklyn Tech.  There is also an opportunity to start your own, new club. For all information about extra and co-curricular activities, see Mr. M. Williams in Room 7C1.

The full list of clubs and teams from the 2007-2008 school year can be found in the FORMS section.  Or just click here.