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School 29
47 Croydon Road • Yonkers, NY 10710 • (914) 376-8585
- Grades Pre-K – 8
- Enviromental Education
The Theme/Philosophy
Mathematics, Science and Ecology
- An integrated approach to instruction to develop students’ problem solving, reasoning and critical thinking skills
- Cooperative, enthusiastic attitude that conveys high expectations for students and staff
- Environmental themes are integrated into academic studies and extended to hands on activities (themes: fish of the sea, fowl of the air, flowers of the earth)
- Special needs students participate in all school activities and thrive in a caring and supportive school environment
- An extensive program for Activities of Daily Living for Special Needs Students, Career Zone-electronic portfolios to explore students’ interest and skills related to the workplace
- Compass Learning Program enhances students’ mathematical achievement
- Classroom Inc.- technology based instruction that promotes critical thinking, teamwork and “real world” experiences for students
The Partners
This school works closely with:
- Boy/Girl Scouts
- Juvenile Law
- Beczak Environmental Education Center
- Saunders Trades & Technical High School
- Roosevelt High School
- Bank Street College of Education
- Groundwork Hudson Valley
- Arts Westchester
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