Music was very heavily subscribed. Most 9th graders who indicated on the form included in their orientation packets that they were interested in being in a music class were placed in a music class. Students who were not placed in a music class, or who subsequently decided that they would like to take music, should see their guidance counselor immediately.

Brooklyn Tech has over 200 clubs for students to join. Tech usually holds a club fair in the fall.

The faculty adviser takes attendance at club meetings and submits attendance records to students receive credit.

Club or team participation is required to earn a Tech diploma (see requirement details). (There are several levels of diplomas awarded at Tech, of which the Tech diploma is the highest: see them here.)

Tryouts are announced in the Daily Announcements email and on the athletics web page. Maybe also contact the coach.

Students need to submit PSAL medical form (4 pages)and parental consent form with the original signatures and original seal to Mr. Ciolini, AP of Physical Education in order to be on a team.

Please see the BTHS Athletics page for coach contacts and tryout announcements:

Tryout timing varies by sport

● Fall sports (like volleyball): First two weeks of the fall term

● Girls tennis: Last two weeks of August (Mon-Fri)

● Boys volleyball: Winter sport

● Track: Competitive team with tryouts

● Swimming: Tryouts in fall

[PA note: Tryouts for many teams at Tech are highly competitive, but some teams, e.g. cross-country and track, typically do not make cuts if students attend all required practices.]

Practice locations vary by sport. For example, the tennis team uses Fort Greene Park courts.

It depends on the student. Some students need time to adjust to a rigorous Tech academic schedule, so it might make sense to wait a semester or two. Other students do better with the structured after school time that teams and clubs provide.

[PA note: At a large school like Tech, having a group of friends that you see every day can help a student feel part of the community and make school feel smaller. 10th-12th grade students can also be a good source of information about school for 9th graders. Teams and some of the more time-intensive clubs, e.g. debate and robotics, can help a new student develop a social network quickly.]

Yes, there are dance clubs (Tech Unique, Kover Club, Step teams) that perform and compete. For theater, there's a fall show and spring musical by audition, with rehearsals daily after school and on Saturdays. Students don't need to be in music classes to participate in theater productions.