Frequently asked questions
Welcome to Brooklyn Tech High School ~
Here are some tips on getting ready for school in the fall:
Practice commuting to school on your own.
Check the BTHS website especially the Welcome Incoming Students page
Download and familiarize themselves with the Freshman 101 Student Handbook
Pick a book from the 2025 Summer Reading list
Enjoy your summer
School Announcements
Parents, if you would like to have the announcements emailed to you (along with other communications from the school and from the Brooklyn Tech PA) Please complete the Blue Card Survey (at the moment it is not active)
https://www.bths.edu/apps/pages/?type=d&uREC_ID=588768&pREC_ID=1135637
If you are a freshman or parents of a freshman, please fill out the BLUE CARD SURVEY to receive daily announcements and other important BTHS emails.
If you are a sophomore, junior or senior, or a parent of those, please email mhuhn@schools.nyc.gov with:
Student's name:
OSIS#:
Grade level:
Parent/Guardian name :
Parent/Guardian Email:
This way you can be added to the general BTHS mailing list.
If you know of families not receiving Daily Announcements from school, please ask them to sign up at the school’s website here
The Advisory program at Tech is geared toward promoting emotional and social well-being and growth. Newly arrived freshmen have an opportunity to adapt to a new academic environment, socialize with their peers, discuss concerns, and learn essential life skills.
For additional information regarding the Advisory, please click the link here.
Yes, all students at different grades have Advisory geared toward different focus and their needs of their stages in their journey in Brooklyn Tech.
Sophomores have Advisory in the Spring term to assist the student explore various majors available at the school.
Juniors have Advisory in the Spring to assist the students starting with their college application process. Getting the students familiar with making a list of colleges and process needed with their future college readiness.
Seniors have Advisory in the Fall term to help them with the College application submission and college readiness.
Students will receive an invitation via email to sign up for snacks with Mr. Newman, the school principal. He is continuing a program from last year, where he meets weekly with ~20 students at a time for snacks and informal conversation. It’s a great way for students to meet the principal and helps Mr. Newman learn how the school can serve students better.