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Principal's Message Welcome to our Website! Rachel Carson I.S. 237 Magnet School for the Arts strives to achieve academic excellence by integrating music, visual arts, theater and dance across the curriculum. We excite and engage students by creating a unique program of study which uses the arts to deepen student understanding of specific content while promoting an atmosphere of creativity, inquiry and intellectual independence. Through a customized curriculum which stresses arts integration, NYS Learning Standards, cooperative learning, differentiated instruction, and a project-based approach to curriculum, students are exposed to a wide variety of arts activities, residencies, after school programs and electives. Some of these specialized activities include: painting, drawing, graphic design, photography, three dimensional art, playwriting, play production, musical theater, ballroom dance, digital music, guitar, keyboards, world drumming, band, strings, chorus and more. Our school also has strong commitment to integrating technology into all aspects of the curriculum. Teachers have access to SMART Board technology, laptops and engage students in a variety of project-based activities where either Mac or Dell computers are utilized. Through class projects and residencies, students use digital cameras, video cameras, software such as Garageband and Photoshop, and create iMovies, multimedia productions, podcasts, and Powerpoint presentations. Overall, Rachel Carson I.S. 237 Magnet School for the Arts is a nurturing community concerned with the academic, social, and emotional needs of all of our students. Our faculty, staff, and administration are always there for parents and students and are 100% committed to making a positive difference in the lives of each member of our community. Jfriedm@schools.nyc.gov
Website will be in addition to our monthly calendar which is sent home the last week in the month for the upcoming month. As you browse through the site you will find the following features included:
- Monthly Calendar of Events
- "House News": We have 8 Houses in our school. Each House is given a section in our website.
- Homework Assignments: Participating teachers will be posting homework assignments and projects for students. If a student is absent, he/she will be able to log on and see what the homework assignments were for that day.
- Email for Staff: Each staff member will have an email address. You may contact staff members regarding professional matters, questions, or to set up an appointment online.
- Special Events: These are listed on our homepage.
- Emergency Information: Very often, parents try to contact the school to determine if there has been a school closing due to weather conditions. Now, you will be able to Log On to see if school is closed on days of inclement weather.
- Discipline Code: All students will receive hard copies in the beginning of the school year.
- Frequently Asked Questions
Sincerely,
Judith Friedman, Principal
I.S. 237 won the 2006 Junior High School Citywide Ballroom Dance Champsionship in New York City.
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