study The school concentrates on its namesake topics. When students apply to EBT, there are four programs to choose from: The Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, Computer Networking (Computer Science & Technology) and Gateway: Mathematics and Science Institute for Pre-College Education''. EBT has a chapter in The Academy of Hospitality and Tourism. Students who "major" in the program concentrate on hospitality management and the tourism industry. The students are taught courses in management, marketing and entrepreneuship. Internship opportunities include working at top hotels and corporations, such as W Hotel, Marriott, Waldorf and American Express. Computer Networking, or Cisco students, learn the inner workings of computers and the construction and mechanisms behind computers, digital information, systems analysis and the Internet. Business and Finance is a program with a curriculum based on preparation for careers with the joint effort of corporate partnerships. Gateway Mathematics and Science Institute (MSI) program focuses on science and math courses. The program is funded by Gateway Institute for Pre-College Education. Students in the Performing Arts have the opportunity to perform in one of the school's five bands, take AP Music Theory and complete their Advanced Regents Diploma with a music endorsement. EBT is one of only twelve high schools in New York City that offer this full sequence. Electives Band/Chorus - The band and chorus programs are composed of students from the 3 high schools at the campus and were established in 2002. There are several ensembles of varying skill level in both programs, ranging from beginner level to intermediate-advanced groups. Both groups perform at many festivals at events throughout New York State, such as NYSSMA and the Region 8 Arts Festival. The Bands have received numerous "Gold" and "Gold with Distinction" awards at the NYSSMA festivals. Dance - The dance program became very popular during the 2006–2007 year and has received recognition for their performances which consist of ballet, African dance, hip-hop dance, Jazz, and Indian dance. Conflict Resolution - Teachers teach students to resolve conflicts with fellow students and students learn to mediate arguments. Leadership Journalism - Students write articles for the student newspaper "The EBT Eye" and the literary magazine Foreign languages Offered/foreign exchange program Students can take Spanish as a foreign language, and American Sign Language is offered. German was also formerly offered. Advanced Placement and Honor Societies and courses Several Advanced level courses are taken such as AP English Literature & Composition,