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School 9
53 Fairview Street • Yonkers, NY 10703 •
(914) 376-8325
- Grades Pre-K – 5
- Core Knowledge School Design
- Arts & Humanities
The Theme/Philosophy
Core Knowledge
School Design
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Core Knowledge Sequence is the centerpiece of the instructional program with specific coherent content taught from first to fifth grade celebrating great works of literature
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Arts and humanities themes are integrated in the curriculum
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The great works of humanity are celebrated through literature, paintings and artifacts
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Multi-disciplinary lessons link literature, written expression and artistic expression to the history of human civilization
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Auditory, manipulative and visual activities appeal to all learners
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Integrates Character Education around six pillars of character - trustworthiness, fairness, caring, respect, responsibility and citizenship
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Students pledge each day to “Be the Best that They Can Be”
The Partners
This school works closely with:
- Junior Achievement
- Lake Avenue Merchants Association
- Foster Grandparents
- Y.M.C.A.
- Gorton High School Law Program
- North Fork Bank
- S.M.A.R.T. Program
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