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Gifted and Talented Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-

bound. Each student is setting goals in


Program Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social
at The Roosevelt Island School Studies to enhance their interests and
P.S./I.S. 217 facilitate project-based learning.
A Big School with a Small Town
Differentiation Strategies
Feel
645 Main street, New York, NY 10044 Teachers are adapting their instruction to
(212) 980-0294  Unique small but diverse meet the needs of advanced learners in their
community classrooms.
Our community of learners extends beyond Teachers meet in teacher teams planning
the individual classroom. At PS/IS 217 we and observing one another and examining
encourage parental involvement, build student work to adjust their instruction and
relationships with the Roosevelt Island tailor it to meet individual needs.
community and promote relationships across
Art, Music Programs & Physical
the grade levels. We know students learn
from one another and we foster these bonds, Ed
especially unique to a neighborhood Pre-K In addition to rich curriculum (visual arts,
through grade 8 School. drama, bands) the school has many
 Safest zip code in the NYC partnerships with outside organizations to
 Small student to teacher ratio promote the arts such as Lincoln Center,
American Ballroom Dancing, Turtle Bay Music
 State of the art building: School, Gold Opera, and Young Audiences.
modern spacious building Basketball and wrestling programs are
Mandana Beckman, Principal overlooking East River available to the middle school students.
Jennifer Bartolino, Assistant Principal
Computer lab and Library
Students are taught computer literacy and
“PS 217 is the place to be!” creative reading and writing.
Our school, PS/IS 217 is a unique community
of Pre-K through K8 International learners in
Foreign Language Program
which all children are encouraged and The PTA continues to work on the initiative
supported to meet high academic standards, that will bring foreign language classes to the
to meet and exceed their own personal and Manhattan, Kindergarten and First Grade in 2010.
goals, to become independent thinkers and new auditorium, gym, one of the largest NYC HAWKS Enrichment Clubs
develop a life long love of learning. We public school playgrounds, computer lab. Math, Science, Chess, Creative
empower our diverse student body and Accelerated G&T Program writing, Spanish, Environmental,
recognize the strengths of each individual Accelerated literacy, math, science, and Debate, Drama, Social studies,
student. We understand and celebrate that social studies programs incorporate many Newspaper, Chorus, Knitting
all students learn differently. Through best interactive activities. Individualized
practices in teaching and skillful planning, instruction provides opportunities to promote
students are actively involved throughout the development of G&T students' higher order
Parental involvement
day in all subject areas working in thinking skills, and encourage multi- Breakfasts with the principal, parent
partnerships, groups, and independently. disciplinary approach to learning. Part of the workshops, ARIS Family Portal, school
Students are supported and challenged school philosophy at The Roosevelt Island leadership team, Parent-Teacher-Association.
throughout the child-centered curriculum. School is setting up SMART Goals: Specific, PTA website: http://ps217pta.org
G&T Blog: http://rigandt.blogspot.com

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