The Mark of Excellence
The Mark of Excellence
The Academy of
Business and Technology
at
New Utrecht High School
A manufacturer and distributor of
trophies, plaques, nameplates,
engraved signs, paper products, and personalized gifts
Maureen A. Goldfarb
Principal
Marisa Martinelli
Assistant Principal of Operations
Lisa Gretano
Assistant Principal of Pupil Services
Facilitators
Cathy Daskalakis
Alan Benzaquen, Assistant Principal
In 1996, we began with an idea, an idea of starting a company which would manufacture and sell awards and other engraved gift items. We began by leveraging The Mark of Excellence’s resources to better serve consumers. We designed a way of thinking, focusing on our customers and providing them with value. As a result, we have cultivated relationships while serving our communities, which includes students, parents, our clients, our partners, and our immediate neighborhood.
Today, after years of learning while doing, we continue to believe in and hold close to the vision and values that got us started. They have become our mission — to be the best at what we do while growing leadership and maximizing customer satisfaction.
We are
The Mark of Excellence
Going Places and Doing Business
The Mark of Excellence Mission Statement
To be the best at what we do:
- Providing high quality products at competitive prices.
- Creating value for clients with superior and timely service.
· Growing our business while maintaining profitability and customer satisfaction.
- Modeling integrity and earning a reputation for excellence.
- Developing business ideas and growing leadership.
- Providing employees with an environment for success.
- Working as a T.E.A.M.
(Together Everyone Achieves More)
Academy of Business and Technology Course Sequence
Freshman Year
IC3 Certification
MOS Certification
Sophomore Year
Web Design
QuickBooks
Junior Year
Entrepreneurship
Senior Year
Entrepreneurial & Small Business Operations
Work Based Learning (Internships)
The Program
The Mark of Excellence, the Academy of Business and Technology Program at New Utrecht High School, has been serving students and related communities since 1996.
Its vision is to see that all students have the opportunity to learn skills and to be introduced to the working world outside of book learning through a variety of work-based learning activities, which will enable them to be prepared to enter the workforce upon graduation from high school, and have practiced skills necessary to succeed in post-secondary education.
Educational Excellence
Student employees at The Mark of Excellence study business and economic essentials, practice and develop research skills, create resumes and practice interviewing techniques, practice and develop speaking skills, research and explore career possibilities, create actual goods, and service clients. Guest speakers who visit The Mark of Excellence during the school year and field trips to financial institutions and colleges expand the horizon for each student employee.
Professional Practice
Students merge their academic learning with skills learned by helping to run an actual business working in departments including: manufacturing, human resources, marketing, accounting, purchasing and sales. Experience working within the program in an actual office setting where professional behavior and dress is expected prepares student employees for the real world of office work. Student employees serving internships and performing community service utilize what they have learned in the program to perform job duties and gain valuable experience.
Post-Secondary Partnerships and Professional Affiliations
Courses and seminars offered by our post-secondary partners, including St. Francis College and Kingsborough Community College, give our student employees valuable skills and college credit.
In addition, our partners in industry are invited to speak and conduct seminars within the school day providing information relating to the latest developments, trends and business indicators present in the current market and world economy.
Our present affiliations with work partners provide the program with work-based learning opportunities, including internships, job shadowing, work related seminars and attendance at work-place preparedness conferences and career fairs. These opportunities maximize the potential for student success, give students critical real world experiences, and expose students to adult role models.
Partnerships and Alliances
The Community Outreach Center
St. Joseph’s College
Kingsborough Community College
The Metropolitan Transit Authority
The American Cancer Society
Filmore Real Estate
The New York City Department of Education
The United Federation of Teachers
The Bay Ridge Parents Council
The Bay Ridge Real Estate Board
St. Francis College
The Kiwanis Club of Brooklyn
Brooklyn Kings County Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce
What Our Clients Are Saying
"To the students at The Mark of Excellence, Thank you so much for the
beautiful stationery and business cards. They will really come in handy in
my daily work! I look forward to visiting your business soon!"
Catherine G.
Region 7
"I would like to thank you for arranging to have Chinese business cards
made for us. We are looking forward to our trip to China."
Dawn Santiago Marulio
"We extend our appreciation to The Mark of Excellence. You did a great
job!"
The Nursing Leadership of Bayonne Medical Center
The Mark of Excellence
New Utrecht High School
1601 80th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 232-4486
Fax: (718) 232-4525
email: cdaskal2@schools.nyc.gov
tmoe@newutrechthighschoolnyc.com