Baccalaureate School for Global Education
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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 approximately 430 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 35th on US News' 2009 list of top public high schools in America and the top-rated high school in Queens
New York.
, 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.
located in Astoria, New York.
Astoria, Queens
Astoria is a neighborhood in the northwestern corner of the borough of Queens in New York City. Located in Community Board 1, Astoria is bounded by the East River and is adjacent to three other Queens neighborhoods: Long Island City, Sunnyside , and Woodside...
section of Queens
Queens
Queens is the easternmost of the five boroughs of New York City. The largest borough in area and the second-largest in population, it is coextensive with Queens County, an administrative division of New York state, in the United States....
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. BSGE was established in 2002. It serves a student body of approximately 430 students between the 7th and 12th grades. BSGE is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization
International Baccalaureate Organization
The International Baccalaureate , formerly the International Baccalaureate Organization , is an international educational foundation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and founded in 1968. IB offers three educational programmes for children ages 3–19.The organization's name and logo were changed...
to offer both the MYP (IB Middle Years Programme
IB Middle Years Programme
The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme is an educational programme intended for students aged approximately 11 to 16 . Thus, in the United States the programme is often taught throughout the middle school years and the first two years of high school...
) and also the IB Diploma Programme
IB Diploma Programme
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a two-year educational programme for students aged 16–19that provides an internationally accepted qualification for entry into higher education, and is recognised by universities worldwide. It was developed in the early to mid-1960s in Geneva by...
. It was ranked 35th on US News' 2009 list of top public high schools in America and the top-rated high school in Queens
Queens
Queens is the easternmost of the five boroughs of New York City. The largest borough in area and the second-largest in population, it is coextensive with Queens County, an administrative division of New York state, in the United States....
New York.
Admissions
All applicants must be residents of Queens County. Every year, BSGE hosts two Open-House evenings. It is important to attend the Open-House, which best coincides with the child’s present needs. If the child will apply for a seat in the high school program, parents should attend the 9th grade Open-House. If the child will apply for a seat in the 7th grade, parents should attend the 7th grade Open-House. No reservations are required. 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, you will get the final notice about whether or not you have been accepted. Students who had 2's 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, sopranoSoprano
A soprano is a voice type with a vocal range from approximately middle C to "high A" in choral music, or to "soprano C" or higher in operatic music. In four-part chorale style harmony, the soprano takes the highest part, which usually encompasses the melody...
, has received international acclaim for her singing on the opera and concert stages. She has appeared in major roles at the Zurich Opera
Zurich Opera
Oper Zürich is an opera company based in Zurich, Switzerland. The company gives performances in the Opernhaus Zürich which has been the company’s home for fifty years.-History:...
and sang the role of La Modista in the New York premiere of Nino Rota
Nino Rota
Nino Rota was an Italian composer and academic who is best known for his film scores, notably for the films of Federico Fellini and Luchino Visconti...
's The Straw Hat. Ms. Nikkolos has given recitals in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
and Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
, and in New York City at Carnegie Recital Hall, Abraham Goodman Hall and Alice Tully Hall
Alice Tully Hall
Alice Tully Hall is a concert hall at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. It is named for Alice Tully, a New York performer and philanthropist whose donations assisted in the construction of the 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 ParkSocrates Sculpture Park
Socrates Sculpture Park is an outdoor exhibition space for sculpture. It is located one block from the Noguchi Museum at the intersection of Broadway and Vernon Boulevard in the neighborhood of Long Island City, Queens, New York City...
located in Astoria, New York.
Clubs and Activities
The following is a list of after school clubs and activities offered at BSGE.- Bacc Ragg originally Popcorn Weekly
- Creative Writing
- Dance Class
- Debate Team
- Future Cities Competition
- Girls’ Softball
- Global Action Project
- Helping Hands
- Homework Help
- Math Club
- Open Art Studio
- Junior Council
- MOUSE Squad
- Music Lessons
- Boys Baseball
- Podcasting Club
- Boys Basketball
- Senior Council
- Junior Council
- Council of the Dark Arts
- Spirit Squad
- Yearbook
- YouthCAN
- Video Game Club
External links
- Official School Website
- Profile on insideschools.org
- Official BSGE Math SL Class Website
- Official BSGE Spirit Squad website
- Profile on U.S. News
- Empty BowlsEmpty bowls“Empty Bowls” is an international project to fight hunger, personalized by artists and art organizations on a community level.The promotion and growth of the project is managed by The Imagine/RENDER Group, a 5013 organization. However, each community’s events are self developed and independent...