Courses

ELA
All students in Grades 6-8 receive rigorous, high-quality instruction aligned to the Next Generation Learning Standards via HMH Intro to Literature

Math
All students in Grades 6-8 receive rigorous, high-quality instruction aligned to the Next Generation Learning Standards in the Amplify/Desmos Curriculum. All Grade 8 students will be prepared to take the Algebra Regents in Grade 8.

Students participating in science experiment

Science
All students in Grades 6-8 receive rigorous, high-quality instruction aligned to the Next Generation Learning Standards using the Amplify curriculum, in partnership with Urban Advantage. Grade 8 SP students have an opportunity to take the Living Environment Regents.

Social Studies
All students in Grades 6-8 receive rigorous, high-quality instruction aligned to the NYC Passport Curriculum, which aligns to the Next Generation Learning Standards and the State Education Department's new Framework for Social Studies. Grade 8 SP students have an opportunity to take the US History and Government Regents.

The Arts
All students in grades 6 - 8 receive three periods per week in a talent self-selected by the student (in grade 6). Students can choose from: Fine Arts, Band, Theater, Dance, and Keyboard. Additionally, all 7th grade students receive two periods per week of visual art.

Physical Education
All students in grades 6 - 8 receive two periods per week of physical education. To order gym uniforms, please visit the Locker Things website.

Foreign Language
Grade 6 students receive two periods per week of instruction in Korean.
Grade 8 students receive three periods per week of instruction in Spanish.

English as a Second Language
English as a Second Language classes are provided for students who are English New Language (ENL) based on a Language Assessment Battery test. Students learn to read, write, and speak English in group instruction based on their level of proficiency. All ESL instruction is aligned with the Common Core Standards. In addition, ESL classes strive to help students share, preserve, and celebrate their own traditions and heritage.

General Education

Classes are taught by a team of teachers who utilize common planning periods to develop lessons and units. Time is dedicated to aligning instruction to the Common Core Learning Standards. Teachers monitor data to address the needs of every student.

Special Needs

We offer placements in Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT), 12:1, and 12:1:1 environments. ALL STUDENTS participate in a traveling program and are taught by content area specialists regardless of physical, emotional, or learning challenges. Classes are taught by a team of teachers who develop Common Core Learning Standards aligned instruction. Our support services include Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Adaptive Physical Education, Special Education teacher Support Services (SETTS) and Guidance.

SP - Honors (in effect Fall 2023)

20% Teacher Recommendation

60% Report Card Grades (students must have a minimum of an 85 in all subjects)

10% ELA State Assessment (minimum 3.5)

10% Math State Assessment (minimum 3.5)

*Students must maintain an 85 and above in all subjects throughout all four marking periods.

*If a student gets below an 85 in any subject, they will be placed on probation and a parent meeting will be held where possible removal from the program will be discussed.

*In addition, placement in an SP class will be re-evaluated at the end of each school year using the above criteria.

Screened Program

Please see the city's requirements for the Screened Program at the following link.

Honor Roll

Principal’s List: 95 - 100%

First Honors: 90 - 94.9%

Second Honors: 85 - 89.9%

*In order to receive honors, students cannot receive a mark lower than 80% in any major subject

Exam Dates - 2025-2026 School Year

English Language Arts Exam:
Mathematics Exam:
Science Exam (grade 8 only):
Regents Exams:
- U.S. History and Government: (Grade 8 SP classes only):
- Living Environment: (Grade 8 SP classes only):
- Algebra I: (All 8th Grade Students):

Grading Policies

English

40% Assessment
30% Classwork and exploration
30% Projects and tasks

Social Studies

40% Assessment
30% Classwork
30% Essays/Projects

Band, Dance, Drama, Keyboard

40% Performance skills and techniques
30% Assessment
30% Classwork and tasks

Foreign Language

40% Assessment
30% Classwork
30% Projects

Health

Pass or Fail, determined on student mastery of health-related concepts

Math

20% Homework
20% Classwork/Participation
60% Assessments

Science

50% Assessments
30% Classwork/Participation
20% Lab Projects

Physical Education

10% Written assessment
40% Social responsibility
50% Participation and engagement

Visual Art

60% Projects
20% Classwork and homework
20% Participation and workspace

ELA, ENL

40% Assessment
30% Classwork and exploration
30% Projects and tasks