Public Schools

DISTRICT 20

Community School District 20
Karina Costantino, Superintendent
415 89th Street, 5th Floor
Brooklyn, New York 11209
718-759-4912
P.S. 163 - Bath Beach School
1664 Benson Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11214
718-236-9003

Maryann Wasmuth, Principal
Valerie Ponzo, Parent Coordinator

P.S.163 has been chosen as a model SEM school. Chorus, Art Club, Dance Club and Theater.
P.S. 186 - Dr. Irving A. Gladstone
7601 19th Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11214
718-236-7071

Bayan (Ebeid) Cadotte, Principal
Elaine Delaney, Parent Coordinator
Jaime Paddyfoot, PTA President

Balanced Literacy, Project Arts, Reading Recovery, ESL, Computer Lab plus classroom technology, American Ballroom Theatre, Grade 3 Recorder Program, Learning Through an Expanded Arts Program, Teacher's College Writing Program, Early Childhood Movement, Leveled Literacy Intervention. Afterschool Programs including: Academic Academy, ESL Through Music, Saturday Science Program.
P.S. 205 - Clarion School
6701 20th Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11204
718-236-2380

Beth Grater, Principal
Joyce Fisher, Parent Coordinator

Peer mediation, Chorus, Afterschool Orchestra, Peer Tutoring, Unified Games, DARE, Virtual Y, Penny Harvest, High School Volunteer Tutoring Program, Learning for Life, LEAP, after school ESL program, Common Sense Roundtable, Project Arts, Young Audiences. P.S. 205 has a variety of after school clubs including: Yoga, Dance, Cheerleading, Scrap booking, Technology, Cooking, Poetry, Painting, Gym, Art, Jewelry making, Dance, Needlecrafts, French, Board games.
P.S. 229 - Dyker School
1400 Benson Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11228
718-236-5447

James J. Harrigan, Principal
Andrea Abrams, Parent Coordinator
Alexia Trapani, PTA Co-President
Joyce Trocchia- PTA Co-President

Comprehensive gifted education class on each grade level: enrichment in art, music, library/media, technology, physical education, Author Studies, Jr. Great Books and Project Arts are integrated into the curriculum. Afterschool math and reading enrichment; Spring and Summer Junior Tennis League; Summer Sports and Arts Network, "Lunch and Learn," After School String Ensemble and Homework Helper programs.
P.S. 247
7000 21st Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11204
718-236-4205

Christopher E. Ogno, Principal
Millie Longo, Parent Coordinator
Kathy Deleon - PA Co-President
Ingrid Philips-Hershkopf - PA Co-President

A strong balanced literacy program emphasizes writing and literature appreciation. Other highlights are a wireless laptop program, CIMS math, Making Connections, Author Studies, Math Their Way and a state of the arts electronic keyboarding music program. A NYC Arts Partnership Grant helps us to incorporate the arts into all curriculum areas. Literacy Plus enhances students' literacy and math skills afterschool. The school has an art, math and drama club, a band and other clubs for students' participation. Students enjoy special trips, assembly programs and performances. Cultural arts specialists from LEAP, the NY PHILHARMONIC and YOUNG DANCERS REPERTORY work with staff and students.
J.H.S. 227 - Edward B. Shallow
6500 16th Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11204

Brenda Champion, Principal
Linda Neve, Parent Coordinator

Extracurricular activities include grade trips, shows, dances, student government; charity drives with still more to come! The school yearbook publishes student work, by students for students.

DISTRICT 21

Community School District 21
Richard D'Auria, Superintendent
521 West Avenue, Room 351
Brooklyn, New York 11224
718-714-2502
P.S. 97 - Highlawn School
1855 Stillwell Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11223
718-372-7393

Kristine Mustillo, I.A. Principal
Louisa Agrusa, Parent Coordinator
Julie Makrigianis, PTA President

ELL Academy, Parent Involvement ELL Academy, Academic After School Programs, Project Arts Theatre/Dance Program, Extended Day Violence Prevention Program in Visual Arts, Family Math Night, Family Literacy Night, 97 Chorus, Chess Club, Multimedia Club, Grade 5 Phys. Ed. Club
P.S. 101 - The Verrazano School
2360 Benson Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11214
718-372-0221

Gregg Korrol, Principal
Elisa Kane, Assistant Principal
Margaret Lloyd, Parent Coordinator
L. Dryer- PTA President

Soccer, Touch Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis and Cheerleading Teams; Formal Conflict Resolution Program; Drama and Dance Clubs; After School Homework Helper Program, Peer Tutoring; Adult Volunteers; Art, Technology, Science and Math Clubs; Chorus; Council for Unity; ESL; Remedial Reading and Math; Early Childhood Intervention.
P. S. 112- Lefferts Park School
7115 15th Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11228
718-232-0685

Louise Verdermare (Alfano), Principal
Donna Matarese, Parent Coordinator

Research through technology facilitated by wireless laptop computers, and inquiry-based science is the approach used in our science lab. Our instructional program is supported by a strong integration of the arts into curriculum. Our program currently offers our students instruction in violin, band, chorus, art and dance.
P.S. 128 - Bensonhurst School
2075 84th Street
Brooklyn, New York 11214
718-373-5900

Marcia Robins, Principal
Rose Ann Montemurro, Parent Coordinator
Gina Goldberg, PTA Co-President
Lori Bilboa, PTA Co-President

Dance program, new computer laboratory, competitive tennis program, two Superstart Pre-K classes, a balanced literacy-reading program, Project Read (Grades 1-3). Project Read, Extended School Day program, tap dance club, tennis team, FEMA Saturday classes.
P.S 177- Marlboro School
346 Avenue P
Brooklyn, New York 11204
718-375-9506

Shoshana Singer, Principal
Susanna Caleca, Parent Coordinator

Computer Lab, Science Lab and FOSS Science, Math Lab, Balanced Literacy K-3, Accelerated Reader, Making Connections Literature and Social Studies, Project ARTS, SAPIS, Project READ, Home Reading program, ELA Team Teaching, and a full-time Staff Developer. Cadet and Concert Band, Chorus, Basketball, Cheerleading, Writing Club, Art Club, Citizens and Honor students, Arts Partners, Council for Unity, Learning For Life, Science-Technology Club, YMCA.
P.S. 200 - Benson School
1940 Benson Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11214
718-236-5466

Sylvia La Cerra, Principal
Lucy LaMothe, Parent Coordinator

Tier II Gifted Prog., Legal Lives, Mobile Laptop Computers, Computer Lab, Library/Media Center, Author Studies, Russian Bilingual GLOBE, Russian Dual Language Kindergarten, Band, Chorus, Kindergarten Violin, Carnegie Hall, "Center for Art Education" Partnership Grant and Visual Arts all enhance our academic life. We are "Committed to Excellence." After school Virtual Y Program, Literacy/Test Prep After School Program, Newcomers' After School Program, Youth Leadership Program, Learning Leaders, New York Cares Saturday Volunteers, "Children's Musical Theater" and Junior Knicks are some of our programs.
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School
8310 21st Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11214
718-266-5032

Martin Fiasconaro, Principal
Lois Schwartz, Parent Coordinator
Georgette Pezzolanti, PTA President

The Brooklyn Studio School allows students to experience a wide range of extra curricular activities which includes the Chess Club, Dance Club, Drama Club, Key Club School Newspaper, Student Government, Bowling, Basketball, Cheerleading, Volleyball, Literary Club, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and the Urban Fellowship Mentoring Program.
I.S. 96 - Seth Low Intermediate School
99 Avenue P
Brooklyn, New York 11204
718-236-1344

Barry M. Fein, Principal
Denise McLain, Parent Coordinator
Gregory Rodolico, PTA President

Our fine arts activities include orchestral music, dance, fine arts, Yearbook Comittee, photo clubs and more! Other activities include creative writing, math club, and cheerleading.
Our school also offers programs that are affiliated with the following companies: Dell (Dell TechKnow program), Panasonic (Kid Witness News Program), The National Foundation for Teaching Entreprenuership (Student entreprenuership program), and others. Competition teams in tennis, basketball & other sports. Our Beacon and extended day programs permit students to "major" in one area of concentration during the school day, and to "minor" in another talent area after school.
I.S. 228 - David A. Boody
228 Avenue S
Brooklyn, New York 11223
718-375-7635

Dominick D'Angelo, Principal
Theresa Francis, Parent Coordinator

Art, Athletics, Band, Chess, Computer, Creative Writing, Dance, Drama, Keyboards, Science, Strings Vocal Music.
I.S. 281 - Joseph B. Cavallaro
8787 24th Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11214
718-996-6706

Stephen Rosenblum, Principal
Kathy Fariello, Parent Coordinator
Jennifer Perricone, PTA President

Scholars' Academy, iTeach iLearn, Journalism/New Image, Media, Dance, Art, Music. A wide range of extracurricular activities is offered to our students. These include Academic Interventions in Extended Day programs, a Council for Unity, Student Council and in-school Service Society. Competitions include Lincoln-Douglas Debates, Spelling Bee, Storytelling, Ezra Jack Keats Book Writing and multicultural poetry contests.
We also have the NIA (Neighborhood Improvement Association) After-School Program where students participate in a number of activities such as homework help, community service, sports and recreation, arts and crafts and field trips!

PRIVATE AND PAROCHIAL ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Bais Sarah - Educ School for Girls
6101 16th Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11204
718-871-7571
Catherine Laboure Special Education Program
294 Avenue T
Brooklyn, New York 11223
718-449-1857
Elite High School
2115 Benson Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11214
718-373-0960
Gesher Yehuda
49 Avenue T
Brooklyn, New York 11223
718-714-7400
Magen David Yeshiva
2130 McDonald Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11223
718-236-5905
Magen David Yeshiva High School
7801 Bay Parkway
Brooklyn, New York 11214
718-331-4002
Merkaz Bnos High School
1400 West 6th Street
Brooklyn, New York 11204
718-259-5600
Our Lady of Guadalupe School
1518 73rd Street
Brooklyn, New York 11228
718-331-2070
Saint Athanasius School
6120 Bay Parkway
Brooklyn, New York 11204
718-236-4791
Saint Finbar School
1825 Bath Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11214
718-256-0818
St. Mary Mother of Jesus
8401 23rd Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11214
718-372-0025
Saints Simon and Jude Elementary School
294 Avenue T
Brooklyn, New York 11223
718-449-1857
Sinai Academic Center
2025 79th Street
Brooklyn, New York 11214
718-256-7400
Stillwell Avenue Prep School
1990 Stillwell Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11223
718-265-2220
Tiferes Miriam High School for Girls
6510 17th Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11204
718-837-3100
Yeshiva Ohel Moshe
7914 Bay Parkway
Brooklyn, New York 11214
718-236-4003
Yeshiva Chasdei Torah
2143 65th Street
Brooklyn, New York 11204
718-256-1132