By all informal and standardized measures, students in our school succeed in their academic pursuits. Children with academic needs are provided a full range of support services which begin with a diagnosis of their needs and a prescription to be followed by specialists. We believe that in addition to classroom instruction, field trips to support that instruction are a necessary part of the program. To this end, students take trips to such sites as Hofstra University Playhouse, New York Aquarium, The Ellis Island National Historical Site, Queens Zoo, Old Bethpage Restoration Village, Safety Town, The Brookville Environmental Center, The Theodore Roosevelt Preserve as well as many other meaningful places. A highlight of our sixth grade program is a two night, three day stay at The Ashokan Environmental Center in Shokan, New York.
Computer technology is utilized to enhance the curriculum in all classrooms.
We also utilize a fully equipped computer lab. Beginning this year, all classrooms will have access to the Internet for the purpose of telecomminicating and accessing information in cyberspace. We are particularly proud of our music and art programs. Children excel in band, chorus and orchestra. In addition to concerts in December and June for all of the performing groups, our chorus performs at local nursing homes and our band marches annually in either the Memorial Day Parade or the Oceanside Little League Parade.