82nd Street Academics 81-10 35th Avenue Jackson Heights New York City 11372 718 457 0429
82nd
Street Academics offers educational programs during the summer months that so that students can enter school in the fall with confidence and new skills. We provide full-day
and half-day options in the summer for students from Pre-School through 8th Grade. Our programs stimulate student interest and prevent learning loss.
Our 2012 program will operate from July 2 – August 24
(with the exception of Independence Day). Registration forms are available for download on the left.
This year, our summer programs will be held in two locations:
Our main site, the Community Church of Jackson Heights,
located at 81-10 35th Avenue in Jackson Heights.
Public School 69, located at 77-02 37th Avenue in Jackson
Heights.
Both sites offer a large facility with ample outdoor space and
attractive classrooms.
Our summer theme, "Around the World in 40
Days", brings the academic content to life with fun events, special visitors, and field trips. Our K-8th grade classroom ratio of 10 students to 1 teacher ensures that your child will learn in a safe environment that encourages growth.
The Summer Pre-School program at 82nd Street Academics offers children a gentle introduction to school life. Our experienced teachers plan engaging activities that foster learning through play and exploration. In Summer 2012, we will use the learning theme "Around the World in 40 Days" to introduce children to music, dance, food, clothing, and ecology from all parts of the globe.
Children participate in
activities such as circle time, indoor/outdoor play, read-alouds, music and movement, mini-lessons, and choice time in classroom
centers. Lessons will encourage your child's development in the cognitive, physical, language, and social-emotional skill areas!
The "Introducing: You!"
class welcomes children born between January 1, 2009 and February 28, 2010. Children with birthdates in 2008 may enroll in the "UPK
Bound!" class. Each class is lead by a team of three experienced teachers.
Half-day and full-day
programs are available, and children may attend 2, 3 or 5 days per week. Children should be familiar with toileting routines and
actively working with family to master these skills, but do not need to be fully potty-trained to attend the program.
All
Summer Pre-School programs will be held at the Community Church site in Summer 2012.
During the morning
session, your child will practice math, reading, and writing skills to prepare for the next school year. We use the New York State
Learning Standards and the newly adopted Common Core Standards to develop our curriculum. We assign homework daily, and students have a
quiz each week to assess their learning. You will receive weekly emails from your child's teacher about the class activities, as well
as two progress reports throughout the summer.
At 82nd Street Academics, we keep learning fun! Lessons are engaging and hands-on, so that your child will enjoy coming to our program each day. Our enthusiastic, experienced instructors create a positive, caring environment to reinforce students' confidence. Students leave the program with new friends as well as sharpened academic abilities.
In the afternoon, K-8th grade students experience a blend of enrichment and academic classes on a rotating schedule. This summer, our classes include Drama, Science, Fine Arts, Physical Education, Health, and our "Math 4 Life" lab. These activities offer students opportunities to explore their creative abilities, develop public speaking skills, and enjoy daily outdoor play. The afternoon program offers fun and balance for students who stay in our program for a full day, and can also be a stand-alone enrollment option.
Our Full
Day packages, "The Summer Connection" (from 8:00am – 4:00pm) and "The Summer Experience (8:00am – 6:30pm) offer a great
balance of academics, physical activity, and social time with friends. Students in full day programs participate in both the morning
and afternoon programs, in addition to other supplemental activities.
Early Bird
Drop-Off: 8:00am – 9:00am
Children in full day programs can come to our program early for an hour of relaxed time to spend
with friends. During this time, students can play outdoors, have fun with board games, or participate in arts and crafts activities.
Lunch and
Recreation: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
We offer all students in full day programs a healthy, fresh lunch each day. Meals are well
balanced and conform to federal guidelines for nutrition. Students also have the opportunity to play outdoors for half an hour at this
time.
Extended
Day: 4:00pm – 6:30pm
Students enrolled in "The Summer Experience" option end the day in a relaxing, structured setting in
the Extended Day class. During this time, students can complete their homework, read together, participate in arts and crafts projects,
play outdoors, and enjoy other group activities until parents arrive. "The Summer Experience" option provides a great solution for busy
working families, offering students a careful balance of activities throughout the day.
