Baccalaureate School for Global Education
| Baccalaureate School for Global Education (BSGE) | |
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| Address | |
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34-12 36th Avenue Astoria, New York, 11106 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public, International Baccalaureate |
| Established | 2002 |
| Status | Open |
| Oversight | NYC Department of Education |
| School number | 580 |
| Principal | Kelly Johnson |
| Faculty | approx. 40 |
| Grades | 7 to 12 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Number of students | 470 |
| Color(s) |
Blue White |
| Mascot | Bee |
| Nickname | BSGE |
| Newspaper | "The BaccRag" |
| Yearbook | "Unscripted" |
| Tuition | Free (government funded) |
| Admissions | Competitive Examination |
| Website | http://www.bsge.org |
The Baccalaureate School for Global Education (BSGE) is a New York City Public School located in the Astoria section of Queens, New York. BSGE was established in 2002. It serves a student body of 470 students between the 7th and 12th grades. BSGE is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to offer both the MYP (IB Middle Years Programme) and also the IB Diploma Programme. It was ranked number 21 in the nation as of 2012 and ranked #50th High School in the state. Applicants must pass an admission test.
Admissions
All applicants must be residents of New York City, although priority is given to those in Queens County. Every year, BSGE hosts two Open-House evenings. A test is then required. After the test, the school chooses the students that passed the test and these students will receive an interview letter. After the interview, students get the final notice about whether or not they have been accepted. Students who had 2s on their report card or a 3 on any 5th grade state test may be given a letter that requires them to attend the Bridge Program before the school year begins.
Notable faculty and alumni
Diana Nikkolos, soprano, has received international acclaim for her singing on the opera and concert stages. She has appeared in major roles at the Zurich Opera and sang the role of La Modista in the New York premiere of Nino Rota's The Straw Hat. Ms. Nikkolos has given recitals in Germany, Switzerland and Italy, and in New York City at Carnegie Recital Hall, Abraham Goodman Hall and Alice Tully Hall. Currently serving as an Assistant Prof. of voice, at New York University and artist-in-residence at Baccalaureate School for Global Education, Diana Nikkolos teaches music and is the Director of the BSGE Conservatory of Music in New York.
Traditions
Earth Day: Presented by Helping Hands is a day-long event where students from all grades work together in their annual cleaning of Socrates Sculpture Park located in Astoria, New York.
Winter Concert: BSGE holds an annual Winter Concert. The money collected from the Winter Concert are donated to many community funds.
Clubs: There are various student-run clubs held after school hours. Clubs include the BaccRag Newspaper Club, the BSGE Business Club, Knitting Club, Film Club, Model UN, etc.