Community  School  District  30  

PS  122  Q  The  Mamie  Fay  School  

21-­‐21  Ditmars  Blvd.    Astoria,  NY  11105  (718)  721-­‐6410  

Dr.  P.  Composto,  Superintendent  Ms.  P.  Sabel,  Principal  Ms.  A.  Aprea,  Assistant  Principal  Ms.  A.  Carlucci,  Assistant  Principal  

Gifted  and  Talented    Program  Philosophy    

The  mission  of  the  Community  School  District  30  Gifted  and  Talented  program  is  to  provide  children  with  a  “world  class”  education.  The  program  was  created  to  meet  the  unique  needs  of  community  children  who  have  met  the  criteria  for  giftedness.  These  are  children  who  are  creative  thinkers  and  problem  solvers.  The  educational  program  is  designed  to  support  and  enhance  their  abilities.  They  are  provided  with  a  differentiated  curriculum  which  is  advanced,  enriched,  and  designed  to  challenge  their  critical,  creative,  and  productive  thinking  processes.  

Admission  to  the  program  is  based  on  a  comprehensive  screening  process.  Students  must  continue  to  demonstrate  high  standards  both  academically  and  socially  to  maintain  eligibility  for  the  program.    

o Accelerated  Academic  Program  o Club  Programs-­‐  Social  Awareness,  

Yearbook,  Community  Service,  Gardening,  &  many  more.  

o Center  for  Civic  Education-­‐  We  the  People  &  Project  Citizen  

o Renzulli  Learning  o National  Junior  Honor  Society  o Student  Council  o Math  League  o Chorus  and  Band  o Science  Labs  o Computer  Labs  o C.H.A.M.P.S.  Sports  and  Fitness  

Academy  For  the  Intellectually  Gifted  

The  students  are  offered  a  differentiated,  accelerated,  and  enriched  program  of  instruction.  Challenging  projects  engage  students  in  problem  solving  activities  to  develop  higher-­‐level  thinking  and  creative  critical  analysis  skills.    

Activities  include:    

In  8th  grade,  students  are  offered  the  accelerated  program  for  high  school  credit  with  passing  exam  scores.  

o Integrated  Algebra-­‐  Regents  o Earth  Science-­‐  Regents  o Spanish  Language-­‐  Proficiency  

Specialized  High  Schools  

At  least  90%  of  Academy  students  are  accepted  to  specialized  high  schools  annually.    

 

Family  Engagement  

Activities  We  are  a  nurturing  learning  community  where  the  school  and  home  are  partners  committed  to  promoting  academic,  social,  and  emotional  growth.    Activities  include:  o Parent-­‐Teacher  Association  o Classroom  Publishing  Celebrations  o Community  Playground  o Learning  Leaders  Parent  Volunteer  

Program  o Parent  Involvement  Workshops  o Culture  Night  o Family  Nights  o Spring/Winter  Concerts  o Leadership  Team  o Annual  Spring  Dance  Festival  o Annual  School  Wide  Read-­‐Aloud  o Annual  Science  Fair  o NY  Cares  o Cool  Culture  

School  Mission  Statement  

Through  a  collaborative  school  community,  we  will  provide  excellent  standards-­‐driven  curricula  to  all  students.  Students  will  achieve  their  full  scholastic  and  social  potential  to  become  life  long  learners  and  productive  citizens.    

Magnet  Mission  Statement    

The  mission  of  PS  122,  The  Core  Knowledge  Magnet  School,  is  to  provide  our  students  with  an  enhanced  global  awareness  of  an  evolving  world.  The  program,  using  a  sequential  course  of  study,  links  Social  Studies  throughout  the  curriculum  using  literature-­‐based  resources  and  technology.  This  will  provide  students  with  the  solid  foundation  they  require  to  be  successful  members  of  our  society.  

What  Is  Core  Knowledge?  

Core  Knowledge  is  a  philosophy  that  schools  need  a  shared  core  curriculum  in  order  to  establish  strong  foundations  of  knowledge,  grade  by  grade.    

National  Blue  Ribbon  School    

Our  school  is  recognized  by  the  U.S.  Department  of  Education  for  achieving  superior  standards  of  academic  excellence.  

Our  Mission      

Our  community  school  serves  students  in  general  education,  English  language  learners,  students  with  special  needs,  and  gifted  and  talented  programs.  There  is  a  strong  interdisciplinary  link  between  the  common  core  standards,  the  arts,  and  technology.    Curriculum  o Differentiated  instruction  o Shared  curriculum  for  all  students  o Common  Core  Standards  o Balanced  Literacy  o Bridge  learning  between  early  childhood  

and  upper  grades  o Inquiry-­‐based  science  o Everyday  Mathematics  o Track  and  Field  Team  o Garden  Club  o Two  Fully  Equipped  Science  Labs  Arts  o Music  and  the  Brain  o Noguchi  Museum  o Socrates  Sculpture  Park  o Little  Orchestra  Society  o American  Ballroom  Theater  o Fully  Equipped  Art  Studio  Technology  o Up-­‐to-­‐date  multimedia  facilities:  Internet,  

Interactive  Smartboards,  Two  Computer  Labs,  Mobile  Laptop  Carts,  and  Computers  in  every  classroom  

o Renzulli  Learning  o Multimedia  Library  Services  o Video  Teleconferencing  

Program  

As  a  school  family,  our  children  learn  compassion  through  humanitarian  contributions  locally  and  globally.  We  have  participated  in  Pennies  for  Patients,  City  Harvest,  Jump  Rope  for  Heart,  and  disaster  relief  through  various  organizations  including  1,000  Paper  Cranes  for  Japan.