Early Education Overview

Kindergarten – 2nd Grade

  • Children must be five years old by December 31st to enroll in Kindergarten
  • Class is in session Monday through Friday from 8am to 2:30pm
  • Dismissal occurs at 2:40 for 1st Grade and 2nd Grade students
  • Each class has a Homeroom Teacher
  • Curriculum includes Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Religion
  • Specialists lead Spanish, Music, Art, Computer and Gym classes once a week
  • Recess once a day – outdoors on good weather days
  • Extracurricular Activities & After School Program Offered (see details)
  • Parents provide healthy snacks and lunch for their children with the option of participating in the weekly Pretzel Snack or Pizza Lunch
  • Parents and Grandparents are encouraged to volunteer as lunch monitors and class trip chaperones
  • Private bus transportation is available for families living in Long Island City, GreenPoint & Williamsburg.