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Our CurriculumOur literacy work is guided through HMH with a focus on encouraging our students to become skilled readers and writers. In addition, our K-2 students engage in Heggerty, for phonemic awareness and Fundations word study.
We use the Pearson enVision math curriculum, aligned with Next Generation Standards. NYC Passport to Social Studies provides resources and support for students to act as global citizens and critical thinkers. Amplify, our hands-on, inquiry-based Science approach provides a solid foundation of fundamental science concepts. Our curriculum resources have been expanded to include digital components. We believe that students should have the opportunity to explore concepts across all disciplines through project-based work. Our community partnerships allow our students to participate in the arts. We currently partner with Korea Taekwondo, Alastair Musical Theater, Together in Dance, and Cultural after School Adventures (CASA). Our professional learning support includes central, borough and district opportunities. Our Model Teacher works with staff members to enhance practices and engage in new, innovative approaches. |
Musical Theatre Program
Alastair William King
WRITER - COMPOSER - LYRICIST
Mr. Alastair believes that the art form of musical theatre will help to open the students’ minds to discovering new and exciting ways of thinking and learning. He wants all students to learn how to collaborate and work together as an ensemble, exploring and creating in a supportive environment. The students are introduced to the world of musical theater and learn some of the skills required to be a musical theater performer. Each grade studies a different musical and learns about the story, characters, songs and dances in the musical. They then get to act, sing and dance those moments in a musical theater performance for other students in the school as well as their families and friends. In doing so they are building their self-confidence while at the same time enhancing their memorization skills through acting, singing and dancing.
Alastair William King
WRITER - COMPOSER - LYRICIST
Mr. Alastair believes that the art form of musical theatre will help to open the students’ minds to discovering new and exciting ways of thinking and learning. He wants all students to learn how to collaborate and work together as an ensemble, exploring and creating in a supportive environment. The students are introduced to the world of musical theater and learn some of the skills required to be a musical theater performer. Each grade studies a different musical and learns about the story, characters, songs and dances in the musical. They then get to act, sing and dance those moments in a musical theater performance for other students in the school as well as their families and friends. In doing so they are building their self-confidence while at the same time enhancing their memorization skills through acting, singing and dancing.