Kindergarten forms the basic building blocks of literacy and arithmetic. NYCPS students can apply for kindergarten in the year they turn five. In this grade, students will:
learn the alphabet (including sounds of letters, words, and pronunciations)
share ideas and feelings through speech, drawing, writing
explore music, movement, and playmaking
identify numbers and count up to 100
add and subtract numbers up to 10
learn about family, school, and community members
study plants and animals, and identify certain materials (for example, metal and wood) and their characteristics
First graders build on their knowledge of words and math, including:
understanding place values and whole numbers
subtracting numbers up to 20
describing shapes
telling time
identifying and comparing animals of different shapes, sizes, and types
recognizing properties of solid, liquids, and gasses
basic understanding of weather and seasonal change
exploring music and rhythm
Second graders advance reading and writing skills through a variety of texts while expanding math skills even further. Students begin to:
edit their own writing
ask “who, what, where, when, why, and how” questions about what they read
learn to solve math-based word problems
add to solve math-bath based word problems
add and subtract numbers up to 100
work with fractions and units of measure, such as money
study NYC history, geography, and local government
explore basic earth science
Once in third grade, students learn how to express their ideas clearly while improving their mastery of math to include multiplication and division, students:
solve problems with multiplication and division of numbers up to 100
learn about world communities and cultures for the first time
gain a better understanding of sound and heat
study how animals and plants live and adapt to their surrounding environments
are expected to take NY State Math/ELA exams for the first time
When students reach fourth grade, they:
identify themes or main ideas of texts, take notes, research, and organize information
solve multi-step, word-based math problems
add, subtract, and multiply fractions
measure angles, volume, mass, and time
study NY State history and government
learn more about animals, plants, natural environments, electricity, magnetism, and the ways that water, land, and air interact with one another
Students in the fifth grade-;ast grade before middle school-spend their time preparing for the curricula they will review in grades 6-8. Throughout this academic year, fifth graders:
build their vocabulary by reading more demanding books and learning new words
understand and use figurative language
explain and summarize text while also sharing their own interpretations using evidence
study the use of decimals to the hundredth place
incorporate advanced fractions, geometry, measurements, and exponents
study world geography, Western cultures, early Western societies
learn more about earth science, including ecosystems
review positive health and nutrition practices
The i-Ready assessment is a diagnostic tool used to evaluate and monitor students' academic progress, primarily in reading and mathematics. It provides educators with valuable insights into students' strengths and areas for growth, helping to guide instruction and support personalized learning. Here's a more detailed breakdown of what the i-Ready assessment does:
Personalized Diagnostics: The assessment adapts to each student’s ability level. As students answer questions, the system adjusts the difficulty of the next questions based on their responses.
Detailed Performance Data: i-Ready generates reports that give educators a clear understanding of each student’s proficiency in key areas, such as phonics, vocabulary, comprehension (for reading), and number sense, operations, and algebra (for math). These insights help teachers pinpoint specific areas where a student may need additional support or enrichment.
Benchmarking and Progress Monitoring: The tool allows for periodic assessments, which can track a student’s progress over time.
Actionable Instructional Guidance: Based on the assessment results, i-Ready suggests personalized learning paths for students. These paths guide students through targeted lessons and practice activities that address their specific needs, helping to close learning gaps or further challenge those who are ahead.
Reports for Stakeholders: i-Ready offers detailed reports for educators, administrators, and even parents, so all parties involved can stay informed about a student’s academic development and work together to support their learning.
Engagement Tools: The assessment is designed to be interactive and engaging for students, which can help reduce test anxiety and encourage participation. It also includes progress-tracking features that motivate students as they see their growth over time.
The primary goal of i-Ready is to help educators identify where students are in their learning journey, tailor instruction to their individual needs, and provide data to make informed decisions about interventions or advancements.
In essence, i-Ready is a comprehensive, data-driven tool that helps schools better understand their students’ academic levels and provide personalized support to improve learning outcomes.
enVision Mathematics is grounded in problem-based and visual learning to create fun and engaging environments that invite inquiry and discovery.
Hands-on problem-based activities to promote deep understanding of concepts.
Easy, flexible differentiation to ensure students' learning needs are met.
Digital content on the award-winning Savvas Realize® LMS.
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Amplify Science is a highly engaging, phenomena-based program for grades K–5 that integrates the latest practices in science teaching and learning, as well as interactive digital tools and hands-on activities, to teach students how to think, read, write, and argue like real scientists and engineers.
Passport to Social Studies is an innovative and comprehensive educational program designed to ignite the curiosity and expand the horizons of students through an engaging exploration of social studies. Our program provides a dynamic journey through history, geography, culture, economics, and government, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become informed and active global citizens.
The New York State K12 Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards are currently in use in P.S.80Q. These standards include Digital Citizenship, Digital Fluency, and Computer Science. The Computer Science Standards are being aligned to the CS4All Blueprint to help teachers integrate computational literacy, algorithmic thinking, and problem-solving skills in every classroom and at all grade levels.
In New York City, you can apply to 3-K in the calendar year that your child turns three. 3-K brings free, full-day, high-quality education to three-year-old children in New York City. Every school district has 3-K programs, and we make every effort to place students based on seat availability close to their home.
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Young children learn best in the context of relationships and through play and engaging hands-on activities. In early childhood classrooms, the relationships children develop with their teaching teams and caregivers are crucial to their development and learning. Additionally, the toys, games, and other materials in their classrooms support discovery and exploration – an essential component of early learning.
Fundations provides children of different learning abilities with a systematic foundation for reading and spelling. It is a multi sensory language program that utilizes tapping, sky writing, letter boards, dry erase boards, hand movements, and specific coding activities to support students in developing a strong phonetic base for decoding unfamiliar words, encoding words, and in reading fluently with prosody and understanding. Take a look at this video to see how our scholars practice the letter sounds.
The Music Department here at PS80 has flourished based on our ability to establish developmental goals and inspire interactive learning through cutting-edge technology. Whether guiding students through pertinent curriculum or designing new curriculum, we have always delivered strong, sustainable results. We also encourage students in our chorus, recorder ensembles, percussion ensembles etc. and our after-school music programs. Our Music program has a unique depth and diversity of talent with expertise in education, data driven curriculum improvement and improving student performance
Grounded in evidence-based research and guided by learning sciences, HMH makes it easy to deliver K–12 literacy instruction that drives student achievement. Students benefit from high interest, culturally relevant texts and characters that have undergone a rigorous review for quality.Our literacy programs offer a range of instructional approaches to ensure every student succeeds.
Grounded in evidence-based research and guided by learning sciences, HMH makes it easy to deliver K–12 literacy instruction that drives student achievement. Students benefit from high interest, culturally relevant texts and characters that have undergone a rigorous review for quality.Our literacy programs offer a range of instructional approaches to ensure every student succeeds.