What: “The Works” Is a project based self directed class that seeks to answer one big question about our city: “How the Heck Does this Thing Work?!”
Over the course of the year we will tackle three parts of our city's infrastructure. Each unit will be chosen by the group and individual projects will be chosen one month into each unit of study.
We will visit sites, experts, exhibitions, elected officials, community advocates, and city planners each and every Friday.
Projects can be in any format- academic papers, journalism, graphic novels, rock operas or physically built science projects or models, etc. Regardless of format, we will incorporate a significant writing element to intentionally improve and strengthen our writing skills.
Students will leave with a portfolio of work and a recommendation usable for college and future employment.
Units for 2023-2024 May Include:
Garbage City (Sanitation, Water, Sewage, Recycling)
Move It (transporting humans and freight)
Messy Humans (Justice, Healthcare, Social Services)
The Third Place (Not Work, not home - The Third Place are the public spaces and institutions where community happens)
Who: Group of 5-10 students. Ages: 12-18
When: September 7th 2023 - June 14th 2024
Students have the option of signing up for 1 or 2 days of class, with the additional opportunity to check in with advisors during office hours.
1. Friday Travel Day (Mandatory) We will visit sites, experts, elected officials, community advocates, and city planners. 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. (hours may exceed this time according to distance/length of site visits)
2. Thursdays Study Hall (Optional half-day) Meet at Brooklyn Apple HQ and work on independent projects with access to the shop, art room, and in person meeting with advisor. 2-5 P.M.
Office Hours: Monday or Tuesday Online: Students Check in with Advisor and discuss new and ongoing project work and receive assistance with writing 4-8 P.M. by appointment
Where:
Office Hours: Monday or Tuesday. Online.
Thursdays: at Brooklyn Apple HQ, 545 5th Ave.
Fridays: Meet at Brooklyn Public Library Pacific Branch, leave for trips from there.
Staff:
Lead Teacher: Noah Mayers. Noah is the founder of Brooklyn Apple Academy and has led more than 600 field trips around NYC and the Tri-State area. He’s obsessed with NYC, systems, infrastructure, politics, and art.
Cost:
$3500 for the Year (Includes all Friday classes and office hours)
$5000 for Year (Includes all Fridays and Thursday study hall-half days)
Tuition Assistance Available from our community Fund.
Families with means encouraged to donate to the community fund to increase access.
Need more info? All respondents will be invited to an online and in person info session in late June.
