Partnership Schools
Lower East Side Partnership Schools
CASTLE Middle School
220 Henry Street
New York, NY 10002
212.227.0762
Principal: Mauricier De Govia
Host School Liaison: Nancy Harris
NYU Liaison: Rosa Pietanza
The Collaborative Academy of Science Technology & Language Arts Education (CASTLE) is an extension of PS 110, a top performing and historic school in New York City. We provide students with a nurturing, challenging middle school environment. Our mission is to support students academically, emotionally, and socially. CASTLE provides individualized attention and a rigorous curriculum. Qualifying students in the Scholar's Program take Regents-level math and science in 8th grade. We also prepare students for the Specialized High School Exam.
For more information: http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/01/M345/default.htm
Dr. Sun Yat Sen Middle School 131
100 Hester Street
New York, NY 10002
212.219.1204
Principal: Phyllis Tam
Host School Liaison: Patricia Catani
NYU Liaison: Sheila Weiss
Dr. Sun Yat Sen Middle School 131 is dedicated to establishing a school community, all of whose members learn and teach in a spirit of collaboration and cooperation. We celebrate the richness of our diverse population, and strive to nurture self-respect and respect for others. Our school seeks to involve our students, parents, and staff in active and productive learning to ensure that all members develop the capacity for clear and creative thought. It is our responsibility to foster links in the chain from the past to the present, so that we may successfully shape the future.
For more information: http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/02/M131/default.htm
East Side Community School
420 East 12 Street
New York, NY 10009
212.460.8467
Principal: Mark Federman
Host School Liaison: Tammy Vu
NYU Liaison:Jason Blonstein
We are a small 6-12th grade school dedicated to the belief that all students can learn and succeed academically. We set high standards for each of our students and help them meet these standards by providing personal attention, a safe and respectful environment, a strong sense of community, and curricula that is both challenging and engaging.
For more information: http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/01/M450/default.htm
Essex Academy
350 Grand Street
New York, NY 10002
347.645.6067
Principal: Alex Shub
Host School Liaison: Janelle Pearson
NYU Liaison: Ted Hannan
At Essex Street Academy we prepare all of our students for success in college by treating them as individuals with specific strengths and needs, and appealing to their intellectual curiosity in our courses. We offer elective courses that challenge students to develop their own ideas and have students learn by doing: designing and conducting experiments, developing a historical thesis, analyzing works of literature through a critical lens, developing mathematical solutions and proofs to problems encountered. The ability to apply sophisticated skills to solve a complex problem will serve students more effectively in college and beyond than the memorization of other people's ideas. Our students are active, not passive, and will graduate from our school confident in their ability to tackle any problem they encounter. Small class sizes make a personalized approach to education possible. To be effective teachers must know when a student is excited by an idea, when the student should be pushed in their thinking, and when a student needs help understanding a concept. We cap our class size at 20, enabling teachers to develop an individual relationship with each of their students. Students are pushed to do their best work all of the time, and on those exciting occasions when students become totally engaged with what they are studying, the teacher is there to make the most of the moment. This individualized approach keeps our students connected to school and sends them off to college excited to continue their pursuit of knowledge.
For more information: http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/02/M294/default.htm
Henry Street School for International Studies
220 Henry Street
New York, NY 10002
917.520.1773
Principal: Hoa Tu
Host School Liaison: Darren Kawaii
NYU Liaison: Joe Rafter
The Henry Street School for International Studies community is committed to creating an inclusive environment where students will be full partners in learning literacy and problem-solving skills. We will engage in world issues, languages and cultures to participate as ethical, responsible, local and global citizens.
For more information: http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/01/M292/default.htm
High School for Dual Language & Asian Studies
350 Grand Street
New York, NY 10002
212.475.4097
Principal: Li Yan
Host School Liaison: Miriam Uzzan
NYU Liaison: Rosa Pietanza
High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies is dedicated to preparing its students to meet the challenges of the 21st century. We are devoted to providing quality instruction and guidance counseling to promote the academic and social development of our students as well as their linguistic capacity, cultural appreciation, and international and global awareness. Our goal is for each of our students to grow intellectually, morally, socially, culturally and personally so they are ready for the next stage of their education and are able to realize their full potential.
For more information: http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/02/M545/default.htm
Lower East Side Prep
145 Stanton Street
New York, NY 10002
212.505.6366
Principal: Martha Polin
Host School Liaison: Rian Keating
NYU Liaison: Rosa Pietanza
This culturally rich school provides all students with academically exciting college preparatory courses and college and career counseling programs. A comprehensive pupil personnel services team, consisting of guidance counselors, a bilingual school neighborhood worker and family paraprofessionals, support student academic success. Participation in PSAL sports including basketball, volleyball and bowling is strongly encouraged. LESP offers a state of the art Technology program including Microsoft Office Certification, Oracle Internet Academy and Think Quest-- a website design competition. Students are active members of the student government and serve on the School Leadership Team. LESP students have many choices as to participation in a variety of after school activities and programs including those sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Grant. After school programs include Tai Chi, Peer Tutoring, Documentary Filmmaking and Video Production, Origami, Ping Pong, Global Kids Leadership Program, ESL Enrichment, SAT Preparation, Crime Scene Investigation and Regents Preparation.
For more information: http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/01/M515/default.htm
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy
350 Grand Street
New York, NY 10002
212.505.0143
Principal: John Wenk
Host School Liaison: Yetta Garfield
NYU Liaison: Ted Hannan
For more information: http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/02/M308/default.htm
New Design High School
350 Grand Street
New York, NY 10002
212.475.4148
Principal: Scott Conti
Host School Liaison: Anne Beitlers
NYU Liaison: Jim Fraser
New Design is a rigorous college preparatory design high school that empowers students with the skills, tools, and capacities to create attainable life plans... a design for life.
For more information: http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/02/M543/default.htm
Tompkins Square Middle School
600 East 6th Street
New York, NY 10009
212.995.1430
Principal: Mark Pingitore
Host School Liaison: Shirin Shabdin
NYU Liaison: Frank Pignatosi
TSMS is a learning community with high academic standards dedicated to fostering ethical, caring, self-reflective, and critical thinkers. Relationships and communication among staff, students, and parents are at the core of our community. TSMS celebrates the diversity of all its members, supports their different learning styles, and encourages them to express their individuality and pursue their interests. Community members are challenged to analyze different points of view and build skills within a meaningful context. TSMS is a place for early adolescents to discover and feel confident about who they are, build healthy relationships with adults and peers, and investigate their questions about their worlds in a safe, nurturing, and rigorous environment.
For more information: http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/01/M839/default.htm
University Neighborhood High School
200 Monroe Street
New York, NY 10002
212.962.4341
Principal: Robert Miller
Host School Liaison: Devorah Tedeschi
NYU Liaison: Joseph McDonald
The mission of University Neighborhood High School is to provide students with a challenging academic curriculum, preparing them for higher education opportunities so that they can participate successfully in academic worlds and in the workforce at local, national, and international levels.
For more information: http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/01/M448/default.htm
University Neighborhood Middle School
220 Henry Street
New York, NY 10002
212.267.5701
Principal: Cyndi Kerr
Host School Liaison: Cyndi Kerr
NYU Liaison: Joe Salvatore
The mission of the University Neighborhood Middle School is to provide a nurturing experience that helps students develop a positive self-image and achieve academic and social growth that will enable them to enter and succeed in an academically rigorous high school.
For more information: http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/01/M332/default.htm
Urban Assembly Academy for Government and Law
350 Grand Street
New York, NY 10002
212.505.0745
Principal: Joaquin Tamayo
Host School Liaison: Maribel Nieves
NYU Liaison: Ted Hannan
The Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law is a government- and law-themed 9-12th grade small high school located in Lower Manhattan that prepares future leaders for success as college students and as professionals in the governmental, legal and public service fields. Our school culture is guided by our five core values-respect, enthusiasm, achievement, citizenship and hard work-and holds all members of the Academy to these high standards. Students experience a challenging academic curriculum, participate in an array of extracurricular activities, learn in small classes and develop close, personal relationships with peers, teachers and members of our community partners. We firmly believe in inspiring all our students to become civic-minded, 21st century scholars who will, in due course, assume significant leadership roles in the evolution of American democracy.
For more information: http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/02/M305/default.htm
East Harlem Partnership Schools
Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science
260 Pleasant Avenue,
New York, NY 10029
212.860.6006
Principal: Lisa Nelson
Host School Liaison: Verneda Johnson
NYU Liaison: Pat Romandetto
The Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science is dedicated to developing mathematically and scientifically knowledgeable students who make connections between what they learn and the world in which they live. The Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science is a school where high expectations and active learning experiences develop students' natural curiosity. We offer an extensive and integrated curriculum that develops the skills and interests of all learners. We strive to create a rigorous learning environment characterized by high academic standards and success for all students. All members of the Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science learn from one another and celebrate the voices and culture of our community. We will also strive to educate all students to be productive problem solvers.
For more information: http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/04/M825/default.htm
John S. Roberts Middle School 45
2351 First Avenue
New York, NY 10029
212.860.5838
Principal: Maria Aviles
Host School Liaison: Maria Tilves
NYU Liaison: Natalie Rodrigues
The John S. Roberts Alternative Educational Complex/IS 45 houses three Academies: Science and Humanities Academy, Rafael Cordero Bilingual Academy & the Sixth Grade Academy. Our mission is to provide a standards-based educational setting, which challenges all students to meet their intellectual, social and emotional potential. We are committed to creating and maintaining a collaborative, caring environment where acceptance, tolerance, openness and respect are demonstrated to parents, students and staff. We stand for responsibility and accountability. We encourage all members of our school community to be lifelong learners and productive members of society
For more information: http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/04/M045/default.htm
Manhattan Center High School for Science and Math
260 Pleasant Avenue,
New York, NY 10029
212.876.4639
Principal: David Jimenez
Host School Liaison: Irma Garceau
NYU Liaison: Pat Romandetto
The mission of Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics is to provide a challenging, academic program that enables students to compete for admission to selective, four-year, post secondary institutions. This preparation includes a grades nine through twelve concentration in science and mathematics, which is completed by the study of humanities and technology. The fulfillment of this mission is implemented through an extended-day academic program, as well as through the full collaboration of staff, students, parents and community. The tenets of our school vision will guide us in implementing our goal.
For more information: http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/04/M435/default.htm
Vito Marcantonio PS/IS 50
433 East 100th Street
New York, NY 10029
212.860.5976
Principal: Rebekah Marler Mitchell
Host School Liaison: Taryn Hicks
NYU Liaison: Harriet Pitts
The Mission of P.S. 50 is to create an enriched educational atmosphere and an ethically responsible school community. All students will recognize the need to become productive and responsible citizens. Students, school community and parents will strive to attain higher academic standards and to foster self-esteem. We are committed to design and implement a curriculum which meets the needs of all students and empowers teachers to develop the academic, intellectual and creative abilities of our students. We will continue to collaborate with parents and the community to create an open and enhanced educational haven which will provide our children with an equal opportunity to successfully enter the 21st century with confidence.
For more information: http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/04/M050/default.htm
South Bronx Partnership Schools
Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School
1021 Jennings Street
Bronx, NY 10460
718.861.0521
Principal: Nancy Mann
Host School Liaison: TBA
NYU Liaison: Joseph McDonald
The fundamental aim of Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School is to teach students to use their minds well and prepare them to lead productive, socially useful, and personally satisfying lives. The school's academic program stresses intellectual development and political/social involvement in our society. Five "habits of mind" are stressed: (1) helping students learn to critically examine evidence (2) to be able to see the world through multiple viewpoints - to step into other shoes (3) to make connections and see patterns (4) to imagine alternatives (What if? What else?); and finally, (5) to ask, "What difference does it make? Who cares?" These five are at the heart of all our work, along with sound work habits and care and concern for others: habits of work and heart. The curriculum affirms the central importance of students learning how to learn, how to reason, and how to investigate complex issues that require collaboration, personal responsibility and a tolerance for uncertainty.
For more information: http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/12/X682/default.htm
The Laboratory of Finance and Technology: MS 223
360 East 145th Street
Bronx, NY 10454
718.292.8627
Principal: Ramon Gonzalez
Host School Liaison: Anjali Deshpande
NYU Liaison: Anne Burgunder
TBAOur mission is to provide an engaging rigorous academic program within a supportive and nurturing environment. We seek to expose our students to information technology and global commerce through a simulated economy and intensive technology training to prepare them to be successful in a rapidly changing world. We believe that learning becomes more meaningful when it is purposeful. Through active engagement, project-based learning and encouragement we will cultivate self-discipline and self esteem amongst the members of our community and at the same time foster respect and consideration for others.
For more information: http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/07/X223/default.htm