Roy Campanella Occupational Training Center

Roy Campanella Occupational Training Center
Address
64 Avenue X,
Brooklyn, New York, 11223
United States
Information
Type Public high school
Established 1976 (reconstructed in 1992)
School district 21
Principal Barbara Tremblay
Faculty 116.0 FTEs
Grades kindergarten–12
Enrollment 481 (as of 2017-18)[1]
Website p721k.org

Roy Campanella Occupational Training Center, also known as Brooklyn Occupational Training Center, Roy Campanella OTC or simply the Roy Campanella School is a public high school located at 64 Avenue X, in Brooklyn, New York, USA, under the jurisdiction of the New York City Department of Education. The school can be reached by public transportation, including the D and F trains, B1, B4, and B82. The school serves students from kindergarten to 12th grade. The principal is Barbara Tremblay.

History

The school was named after American baseball player Roy Campanella. The school is part of District 75, and exclusively serves students with developmental disabilities. The school does not participate in the high school admissions process.

Programs and activities

Internship Fair

The school hosts an annual internship fair where students showcase their experience to community organizations and agencies.

In the media

In 2016, the school won 1st place in New York City Department of Transportation Annual We're Walking Here Public Service Announcement Contest.We're Walking Here 2015-2016: 1st Place, P721K, Br

In July 2016, four students represented the New York City FC in Massachusetts, in the Special Olympics New England Revolution game.NYCFC’s Special Olympics Unified Soccer Team Takes on New England Revolution

Students at the school made new furniture for the school's library.

A student was featured on News 12 Brooklyn using laser painting with the help of a painting facilitator.

The school hosted a fashion show.

References

  1. ↑ "Register - P.S. K721 - Brooklyn Occupational Training Center - K721 - New York City Department of Education". schools.nyc.gov.


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