Spring 2026

Must have access to a working computer/laptop and internet

Courses without an asterisk: 75 or higher on ELA Regents, and 80 overall GPA

Courses with an asterisk: Overall GPA 80 or higher, 65+ ELA Regents (if taken) If not taken at least 80 or higher average in all H.S. ENG courses taken

Monday and Wednesday, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm 3 credits

Students will examine the roles and functions of institutions within the criminal justice system at the federal, state, and local levels. Emphasis is placed on the interaction between the police, the courts, and correctional institutions on the quality of life in the South Bronx community.
75+ ELA and an 80 overall GPA

Monday and Wednesday, 4:15 pm – 5:30 3 Credits

Students will learn to present introductions; present impromptu and manuscript speeches; perform exercises to improve public speaking techniques; create outlines, and present informative and persuasive speeches.
Overall GPA 80 or higher, ELA (if taken) 65+ If not taken at least 80 or higher average in all H.S. ENG courses taken.

Tuesday and Thursday 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm  3 credits      

Students will be introduced to the various areas of psychology, including methods, learning and memory, sensations, perception, physiological processes, emotions, drives personalities, abnormal behavior, psychotherapy, individual differences, social behavior, and growth and development. 75+ ELA and an 80 overall GPA.

Monday and Wednesday 4:15 pm – 5:35 pm  7 credits      

The course deals with enhancement of oral and written use of the Spanish language, emphasizing its specific form of writing (narrative, description, definition, exposition), its reading comprehensive and its grammatical structure.  The course will gradually develop the students’ ability to think logically and critically.  Precision of vocabulary, coherence, and transferability of skills for learning a second language will be reinforced. *The student transcript will acknowledge the course as SPA 117. This is done to grant credit for the NYCPS Seal of Biliteracy.
 

Monday and Wednesday 4:15 pm – 5:35 pm  7 credits      

This course will support and develop the learning of the French language and Francophone language for newly immigrated students of Francophone backgrounds. Students will gain proficiency in French and maintain their connections to cultures and identities.  Additionally, the course will encourage students to advance their French speaking and writing as part of their skill set in a competitive global job market. *The student transcript will acknowledge the course as SPA 117. This is done to grant credit for the NYCPS Seal of Biliteracy.
 

Tuesday and Thursday 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm    3 credits

This course centers Black women Students will analyze the thoughts, concerns, and words of Black women through their writings – slave narratives, speeches, essays, novels, poetry, short stories, and plays. Selected readings highlight the ways race, class, gender, and other social constructs intersect. Additionally, audio visual resources will help to underscore central themes including migration, motherhood, labor, power, nature, trauma, and love.
Overall GPA 80 or higher, ELA (if taken) 65+ If not taken at least 80 or higher average in all H.S. ENG courses taken.

Tuesday and Thursday 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm  3 credits      

Students who are interested in graphic or digital design and animation will learn essential software, including the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.), Apple’s iMovie, Garage Band, and PowerPoint. 
Overall GPA 80 or higher, ELA (if taken) 65+ If not taken at least 80 or higher average in all H.S. ENG courses taken. Students must be committed to visiting the Hostos computer lab or lab with appropriate software outside of class time in order to complete and submit assignments.
 

Tuesday and Thursday, 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm 3 credits

Students will learn about the spread and control of diseases; the role of various health organizations (including hospitals and clinics) and their role in community health; principles underlying healthy behavior, learning, and change; theories of health behavior, and practical models for community health worker interventions.
Overall GPA 80 or higher, ELA (if taken) 65+ If not taken at least 80 or higher average in all H.S. ENG courses taken.

Monday and Wednesday, 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm 3 credits

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the basic topic of sociology, including social mobility, role status, race and prejudice, and factors leading to social change.
REQ: 75+ ELA and an 80 overall GPA.

Monday (in Person) and Wednesday HYBRID, 4:15 pm – 6:24 pm 3 credits

Students will strengthen their writing skills so that they will be able to produce increasingly complex essays. Reading and responding to a variety of texts, students will practice paraphrasing and summarizing, enrich their vocabulary, and improve their writing, revision, and proofreading skills. 75+ ELA and an 80 overall GPA

Asynchronous, no meeting 3 credits

Students will discuss and analyze problems relating to the financing and operation of businesses, learn the principles of business management, and use case studies to understand business concepts.
Overall GPA 80 or higher, ELA (if taken) 65+ If not taken at least 80 or higher average in all H.S. ENG courses taken.