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Robert C. Dodson School
105 Avondale Road • Yonkers, NY 10710 • (914) 376-8159
- Grades Pre-K – 8
- Mathematics/Science Expeditionary Learning/Outward Bound School Design
- Dual Language/Two-way Bilingual Enrichment Model
The Theme/Philosophy
Mathematics/
Science
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Outward Bound activities help students acquire skills and habits of effective learning such as teamwork, creativity, problem solving, and risk-taking
- English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies teachers collaborate on thematic units to enhance students’ strong academic skills
- Students are collaborative partners, problem-solvers, and creative thinkers
- Learning expeditions give students the opportunity to extensively study a topic through challenging projects, fieldwork and service
- Students demonstrate their knowledge in a variety of ways - exhibits, performances, or
in-depth research projects
- Community service activities are encouraged, such as the Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, Coat and Jacket Holiday Drive
- Dual Language/Two-way Bilingual and Bilingual Education classes
- Dual Language Enrichment Model offers both English language learners and English proficient students the opportunity for high academic achievement in an instructional setting where English and Spanish are used throughout the day.
The Partners
This school works closely with:
- Bezcak Environmental Center
- Columbia University Teachers College
- DARE
- Juvenile Law
- New York Times
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