Brooklyn Technical High School

Bernard Gifford '61
Scientist, Educator, Change Agent

Dr. Bernard R. Gifford ’61 earned his Ph.D. in Radiation Biology and Biophysics from the University of Rochester Medical School, where he was an Atomic Energy Commission Fellow in Nuclear Science and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. During his tenure as Dean of the Graduate School of Education at the University of California, Berkeley, the school launched new Ph.D. programs in Mathematics and Science Education, Cognitive Science, and Instructional Technology. As Vice President of Education at Apple Computer Inc., he was responsible for all of Apple USA's K-12 and higher education programs and was considered an authority on education technology and public policy.

Freshman Orientation

Congratulations on your child being accepted into Brooklyn Technical High School. In order to ensure that all students recieve important information in a timely manner we are asking all students to register for the 2008 school year online.

Those attending Brooklyn Technical High School as a freshman for the 2008-2009 school year begin by clicking here. Remember you must have a photo of yourself (in jpg format) to complete your submission. Failure to have a photo will mean non submission of form information and having to fill it out again at a later time.

If you have decided not to go to Brooklyn Technical High School, please click here, fill out and mail in the form to us so we know where you are going to attend high school for the 2008-2009 year.

Please contact Mr. Pomaro, AP Student & Parent Engagement at (718) 804-6441 with any questions or problems.

NOTICE - The last official day to submit your information is August 1st, 2008. Failure to submit your information could result in important information not reaching your son or daughter before school begins in the fall.


Welcome to Brooklyn Technical High School! Attention All Class of 2009 Seniors: Thornton Studios has confirmed that the yearbook senior portrait pictures will not be posted online. Instead the proofs will be mailed to you 3-4 weeks after your seating.