City School District Of New Rochelle

Schools and Educational Programs

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Barnard Early Childhood Center 129 Barnard Road New Rochelle NY 10801-1301 Telephone 576-4386 FAX 576-4625 Patricia Lambert, Principal Lori Pisani, Assistant Principal

The School The Barnard Early Childhood Center is a three story stone structure nestled in a residential neighborhood of New Rochelle near the City’s border with Larchmont. Housed in this space are several district programs, including a four-year pre-kindergarten through grade two magnet program featuring the district’s first full-day kindergarten program, New York State/ Head-Start Pre-Kindergarten, the district’s Pre-School Speech Language Learning Center, and district Special Education classes. New York State recognized EC2 as a Sharing Success Program.

Theme EC2, a dynamic and challenging primary magnet program, offers a four-year sequence for youngsters from pre-kindergarten to second grade. It provides a project-based approach to learning adapted from the internationally recognized Reggio Emilia method of instruction with a strong emphasis on language development. The curriculum incorporates themes which integrate creative problem solving and higher order thinking skills while simultaneously addressing primary curriculum instruction in an aesthetically pleasing environment.

Philosophy The EC2 program places strong emphasis on language development for young children. The project-based curriculum, adapted from the Reggio Emilia approach, incorporates themes which integrate language development, creative problem solving, and higher order thinking skills, using an imaginative hands-on, minds-on approach. A rich arts program, which is an integral part of the curriculum, helps children explore, discover, invent, create and grow. Children have many opportunities to develop their multiple intelligences and competencies in all subject areas. The latest in technology is available to students, teachers and parents. The EC2 program features partnerships with community resources and local museums, small group instruction and portfolio assessment. The curriculum reflects the New York State Learning Standards and districtwide curriculum objectives.

How to Enroll Parents interested in applying for admission to the Barnard Early Childhood Center (EC2) may obtain an application at each of the Magnet Open House programs held in March. All applications should be delivered to the Magnet Office at City Hall by 5 PM, Friday, March 28, 2008. Available magnet spaces will be assigned by lottery, which will be held at City Hall on Thursday, April 10, 2008. Applicants are invited to the public drawing which is held in the Board of Education meeting room at City Hall. Parents should also register their kindergartner in their respective neighborhood school.

Columbus Elementary School Science-Math-Technology Magnet

275 Washington Avenue New Rochelle NY 10801-5999 Telephone 576-4401 FAX 576-4628 Yigal Joseph, Ph.D., Principal Sonia Nunez, Assistant Principal

School The Columbus Elementary School is located in the West End of the City near the City’s border with Pelham. A new wing was added to the facility in 2001, creating space for a Discovery Room and Global Learning Center. A greenhouse and pond provide an outdoor learning lab with year-round projects incorporated into the curriculum.

Highlights • Science Math Technology Magnet Program • Greenhouse, Global Learning Center • Fully Equipped Science Labs • Library/Media and Information Center • Digital Multimedia Production Center • Fish Pond • Environmental Camping Retreats • Educational partnerships colleges and academic organizations • Nationally competitive Chess Club

Philosophy With emphasis on mathematics, science and the latest technology, the Columbus Elementary School provides a rigorous, innovative education that prepares students to think and solve problems rationally and creatively, to evaluate and use information, and to communicate effectively. Students are accepted in Kindergarten through Grade Five. The Columbus Elementary School is distinguished by the use of technology, including word processing, electronic mail, telecommunications, multimedia production, databases, and scanners, throughout student-centered projects. After-school and lunchtime enrichment programs for Science, Mathematics and Technology enhance the school's curriculum.

How to Enroll Families who reside within the Columbus Elementary School neighborhood attendance area may register their children at the school office. Parents interested in applying for admission for a magnet position in the Columbus school may obtain an application at the Columbus Magnet Open House program on March 6, 2008. All applications should be delivered to the Magnet Office at City Hall by 5 PM, Friday, March 28, 2008. Available magnet spaces will be assigned by lottery, which will be held at City Hall on Thursday, April 10, 2008. Applicants are invited to the public drawing which is held in the Board of Education meeting room at City Hall. Parents should also register their kindergartner in their respective neighborhood school.

George M. Davis J. Elementary School 80 Iselin Drive New Rochelle NY 10804-1099 Telephone 576-4420 FAX 576-4225 William Harrell, Principal Paula Cohen, Assistant Principal

School The George M. Davis Jr. Elementary School is situated in the North End of the City, nestled within a neighborhood of single family homes.

Highlights • Magnet Overlay Program in the performing arts • Enrichment for every child • Full-day talented and gifted program (Kaleidoscope) • Character Education Program

Philosophy The Magnet Overlay Program at the George M. Davis Jr. Elementary School provides an enriched instructional program emphasizing the performing arts. Students who live within the Davis school attendance area may attend programs offered from Kindergarten through Grade Five. The enrichment program offers every child opportunities to explore individual talents and potential. The performing arts theme infuses music, art, classic literature, drama and dance into the curriculum. The school is partnered with SUNY Purchase, the Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts in Katonah, Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., the New Rochelle Opera, Fleetwood Stage, PAVE - Performing and Visual Arts Education at New Rochelle High School, LEAP program in NYC, the Gad's Theater, and other local organizations. Consultants are invited to conduct grade level projects that are aligned with the NYS education standards.

How to Enroll Families who reside within the George M. Davis Jr. Elementary School attendance area are welcome to register their children in kindergarten through grade five. Parents are encouraged to register their children approaching kindergarten age during the early Spring prior to beginning attendance during the September.

Jefferson Elementary School 131 Weyman Avenue New Rochelle NY 10805-1428 Telephone 576-4430 FAX 576-4631 Cynthia Slotkin, Principal Kimmerly Nieves, Assistant Principal

School Within the walls of the unique art deco structure built in 1931, the Jefferson Elementary School fosters a caring and supportive instructional setting that contributes to a child’s interest to learn and encourages children to strive to reach their greatest potential.

Highlights • A school on the move, focusing on literacy, problem solving, thinking and authentic learning • Linking universities and local and national organizations with children • High performance, high ideals Jefferson Elementary School stands for: • High academic and social performance • Developing critical minds for positive decision-making • Celebrating traditions and understanding the positive power of diversity • Respect and tolerance for differences

Philosophy Jefferson Elementary School is a learning community on the move. We focus on developing the whole child by bringing our students from where they are, to where they can excel in academic and social areas. The dedicated teachers at Jefferson enjoy the children and strive to make our youth contributing members of a democratic society. At Jefferson, we foster a love of literature by implementing a school-wide initiative where students are required to read each evening. There is a strong focus on writing across the curriculum and integrating subject areas so that the children make connections to learning. We celebrate family and tradition, understanding the positive power of diversity. Our math program is one where children solve problems and discuss different strategies that lead toward viable solutions. Students are engaged in math through hands-on activities that are related to real life situations. Social studies is integrated with English language arts, and science is linked with math and problem solving.

How to Enroll Families who reside within the Jefferson Elementary School attendance area are welcome to register their children in kindergarten through grade five. Parents are encouraged to register their children approaching kindergarten age during the early Spring prior to beginning attendance during the September.

Trinity Elementary School 180 Pelham Road New Rochelle NY 10805-3197 Telephone 576-4440 FAX 576-4266 Richard McMahon, Interim Principal Rolando Briceño, Assistant Principal

School Trinity Elementary School, located in the southern portion of the City, was expanded with a new three-story classroom addition, and a new kindergarten wing.

Highlights Trinity School is a neighborhood magnet school of Communication Arts and Technology (CAT). The school offers four major instructional centers as part of educational programming: TV / Video Studio, Publishing/Media Arts Center, Computer Network/Internet Center, and an Arts Center. Trinity school also one of only a few schools in the nation given a federal grant to create a Children’s International Language Academy, which is called CILA@T. The program that began in September 2001 enrolls a limited number of kindergarten students proficient in English and students proficient in Spanish, and will add a grade level each subsequent year.

Philosophy At the Trinity Elementary School of Communication Arts and Technology, or TESCAT, students learn, hands-on, the process of producing television shows. They learn both the creative and technological elements while developing self-confidence and communication skills. Through Arts Excel, students work with an artist-in-residence to create projects like a model of the New Rochelle Community shaped from home-made paper. In the Publishing Center, students participate in an on-going publishing program. They learn all sides of the process as they interview, report, write, edit, run meetings and produce published products. The Computer Network affords a variety of media opportunities such as: creating PowerPoint presentations, researching current events, and producing cartoons. When children learn in meaningful ways, they become life-long learners, and they are prepared to meet the challenges of the future.

How to Enroll Entry into the Trinity magnet program is determined by residency within the Trinity attendance area. Families who reside within the Trinity Elementary School attendance area are welcome to register their children in kindergarten through grade five. Trinity families interested in the CILA@T program for their incoming kindergartener should have their child screened during the spring kindergarten registration week, and families whose children met benchmarks will be invited to apply to CILA@T. A lottery is held in the late spring for CILA@T spaces. Parents are encouraged to register their children approaching kindergarten age during the early Spring prior to beginning attendance during the September.

William B. Ward Elementary School 311 Broadfield Road New Rochelle NY 10804-2499 576-4450 FAX 576-4263 Kenneth M. Regan, Principal John Fogliano, Assistant Principal (576-4452)

School William B. Ward Elementary School, a national Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, is situated in the north end of the City.

Highlights • Blue Ribbon School • Global school theme • Positive Character Values - including friendship, responsibility, respect • Each grade studies a continent from Antarctica to South America • A full-day Kindergarten program • C. I. L. A. - Children's International Language Academy

Philosophy At the William B. Ward Elementary School, the diversity of life is explored in very practical ways. From a Dual Language program, beginning with Kindergarten and progressing through the grades to global exploration projects, which thread through each subject area, and touch on each continent to their music program with chorus and band. The community's rich diversity is reflected within the many cultures and ethnicities represented within the student body. The gift of diversity is embraced and celebrated, through successful programs such as C. I. L. A. – Children’s International Language Academy, and is incorporated within class and school activities throughout the year. The responsibility of education is also shared among educators, students, and parents all working together toward common goals.

How to Enroll Families who reside within the William B. Ward Elementary School attendance area are welcome to register their children in kindergarten through grade five. Families who reside within the William B. Ward Elementary School attendance area are welcome to register their children in kindergarten through grade five. Families from throughout the City interested in the CILA program for their incoming kindergartener should have their child screened during the spring kindergarten registration week, and families whose children met benchmarks will be invited to apply to CILA. A lottery is held in the late spring for CILA spaces. Parents are encouraged to register their children approaching kindergarten age during the early Spring prior to beginning attendance during the September.

Daniel Webster Elementary School Humanities Magnet School

95 Glenmore Drive New Rochelle NY 10801-3199 Telephone 576-4460 FAX 576-4479 Joseph Williams, Principal Melissa Passarelli, Assistant Principal

School The Daniel Webster Elementary School, a national Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, reflects the Tudor architecture of the Glenwood neighborhood in which it dwells near the center of the City.

Highlights • Humanities Magnet curriculum that features: Studio arts, Foreign language in all grades, Jurisprudence (laws and customs), Philosophy (logical reasoning and relationships), Literature, Economics (interdependence), Sociology (self, family, neighborhood) • Homework Hot-Line with daily updates • Nature Classroom sleep-over • Dance Studio • Hands-on Learning Garden • Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

Philosophy The Mission of the Daniel Webster Magnet School, in cooperative partnership among home/school and community and a commitment to the child as the foremost consideration in the educational process, is to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment, which will foster the development of dignity, self-esteem, and mutual respect, promote opportunities to develop critical thinking skills necessary for decision - making and problem - solving, provide challenging educational programs that maintain high expectations for all students, enhance learning through immersion in the humanities continue to value cultural diversity and the uniqueness of the individual.

How to Enroll Families who reside within the Daniel Webster Elementary School neighborhood attendance area may register their children at the school office. Parents interested in applying for admission for a magnet position in the Webster school may obtain an application at the Webster Magnet Open House program on March 12, 2008. All applications should be delivered to the Magnet Office at City Hall by 5 PM, Friday, March 28, 2008. Available magnet spaces will be assigned by lottery, which will be held at City Hall on Thursday, April 10, 2008. Applicants are invited to the public drawing which is held in the Board of Education meeting room at City Hall. Parents should also register their kindergartner in their respective neighborhood school.

Albert Leonard Middle School

25 Gerada Lane New Rochelle, NY 10804-3399 Telephone 576-4339 FAX 576-4784 William Evans, Principal Velma Whiteside, Assistant Principal

School Albert Leonard Middle School is located in the North end of the City.

Highlights • Technology to introduce engineering principles, designing, building, and testing student projects • Home and Career programs focusing on decision-making and money-management • An accelerated program in math and science • One-third of the students earn Regents credit while in eighth grade • Accelerated courses in eighth grade with an interdisciplinary emphasis • A multimedia library • Award-winning music and literary programs

Philosophy To accommodate the curriculum and more than 1,000 students, Albert Leonard Middle School is organized into three Houses. The House organization creates smaller learning communities that give children a more centered approach and opportunities for each individual to achieve their highest potential. Sixth and seventh grades are clustered according to each academic discipline, such as math, social studies, science, reading, and language. Instructors teach at the same time in a collaborative program which inspires flexibility and reduces redundancy. Seventh graders focus on a wide variety of foreign languages studies, including French, Spanish, Italian, and Latin. Social interaction is also encouraged, fostering better communicational skills, a sharing of ideas, information, and cultures. The arts are explored through theater, dance, and music, with an instrumental program.

How to Enroll Families who reside within the Albert Leonard Middle School attendance area are welcome to register their children at the school. Students who attend either Davis, Ward or Webster elementary school will attend Albert Leonard Middle School.

Isaac E. Young Middle School

270 Centre Avenue New Rochelle NY 10805-2498 Telephone 576-4360 FAX 632-2738 Anthony Bongo, Principal Tawanda Robinson, Assistant Principal

School Isaac E. Young Middle School is a national Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.

Highlights • Designated 2008 MetLife Foundation -NASSP “Breakthrough School” • A Blue Ribbon School of Excellence • Dual Language Instruction • Strong programs in integrated sciences, technology, including weather and conservation projects • Exciting music and drama programs - Jazz Band, Piano Lab • Accelerated biology program connected with Sound Shore Medical Center which supports an outstanding mentoring program and features one-on-one doctor/student partnerships

Philosophy With a student body representing over 35 countries, the Isaac E. Young Middle School recognizes the importance of good language skills. The Dual International Language Academy is a model program for students whose are learning English and Spanish in their content areas. Many student projects and school community activities reflect the rich multicultural aspects of the school. Isaac Young embraces the concept of family and a cooperative community, exchanging cultural knowledge, ideas, and experiences. Their students are prime examples that this philosophy works.

How to Enroll Families who reside within the Isaac E. Young Middle School attendance area are welcome to register their children at the school. Students who attend either Columbus, Jefferson or Trinity elementary school will attend Isaac E. Young Middle School.

New Rochelle High School 265 Clove Road New Rochelle NY 10801-1247 Telephone 576-4500 FAX 576-4284 Donald T. Conetta, Principal Joseph Starvaggi, Assistant Principal

School The New Rochelle High School campus is conveniently situated near the Center of the City. The high school has a strong 100-year lineage and produced an impressive list of distinguished alumni. The façade of the main wing echoes the community’s historic ties with the French Huguenots.

Theme New Rochelle High School is a comprehensive high school that celebrates its diversity. It is composed of small learning communities on a campus setting. Each school is linked to each other, and shares a Humanities core. School of Arts (P.A.V.E. — Performing and Visual Arts Education) including visual arts, theater arts, dance, vocal and instrumental music School of Sciences and Mathematics — including science research program that produces Intel Scholarship semi-finalists, forensic science, and environmental science research. An International School of Languages — featuring a compliment of educators from Spain; Italian, Spanish and Latin courses; future progressive program advantages for students in Dual Language Programs founded in elementary and middle schools; opportunities for students from more than 50 countries of the world School of Business and Technology — Students learn core–curriculum using computer based learning tools. Students may earn certificates in Microsoft Word, Cisco, CCNA. Web design, drafting, architecture, and CAD are studied.

Philosophy New Rochelle High School, twice named a national Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, offers over 240 courses, including honors, research and advanced placement courses. 96% of NRHS graduates attend college or other institutions of higher learning. Our high school students earn accolades such as National Merit Achievement Scholarships, the highly competitive Westinghouse Scholarship contest, and other competitive national programs. Complementing the instructional program, multiple co- and extra-curricular activities and interscholastic sports offer students numerous opportunities for developing leadership skills, providing community service and extending intellectual, social, artistic and athletic interests.

How to Enroll Families who reside within the City may register their children at the high school.