Yonkers Middle School
150 Rockland Avenue • Yonkers, NY 10705 • (914) 376-8200
- Grades 6-8
- International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme - Application in process
- School uniforms are required for all students
The Theme/Philosophy
Smaller Learning Communities
Yonkers Middle School
- Unique learning environment housing students in grades six through twelve
- The acclaimed International Baccalaureate Programme is the cornerstone of the school’s rigorous curriculum
- School uniforms are required for all students
- Students who elect to be a part of this academic environment must possess a strong sense of motivation, and students and their parents must affirm their commitment to the high standards of a program of this kind
- Continuation in the program from middle school to high school requires high academic performance to meet the rigorous admission requirements
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
- Traditional school subjects are taught with a focus on global citizenship, inquiry learning and thematic interdisciplinary units
- Students are encouraged to develop intercultural awareness that includes a study of their own traditions and history
- All students take a foreign language to promote effective global communication
- Students’ intellectual and social development is combined with a strong skills program around five common themes that are embedded across academic subjects referred to as the Areas of Interaction: approaches to learning; community service; health and social education; environment; and Homo Faber - the creative genius of mankind
- Mathematics is accelerated, whenever possible, in preparation for higher level coursework in the high school program
The Partners
This school works closely with the following agencies, institutions and/or colleges:
- Columbia University
- Iona College
- Fordham University
- Caramoor
- International Baccalaureate Organization
- Nepperhan Community Center
- Brown University
