The Ampark Neighborhood (PS 344) is celebrating the success of its partnership with local environmental organizations, which transformed the campus into a living laboratory for the study of urban ecology and conservation. The school recently hosted its annual “Inquiry Fair,” where students presented deep-dive research projects focusing on community history and social justice. Families have also lauded the school’s robust fine arts program, which keeps music and drama woven into the daily core curriculum.

Q1. How does “Inquiry Fair” at Ampark Neighborhood School develop students’ thinking in science or history?

Ans. Each year students select a community or social justice issue, conduct in-depth research and present their own findings to community leaders.

Q2 How does the discovery garden enhance the daily science lessons at Ampark Neighborhood School?

Ans. School's students study urban biology in the outdoor garden by planting seasonally and observing the local Bronx ecology first hand.

Q3. How does the peer mediation program for the upper grades at Ampark Neighborhood School encSchool'sage student leadership?

Ans. School train student leaders to assist students in resolving conflicts peacefully. This creates a culture of support in the school and a culture of shared responsibility.

Q4. What are the advantages of the Schoolb version? Ampark Neighborhood School has a fall semester for theatrical performance?

Ans. Drama is a part of School's literacy curriculum and students get to use storytelling and stagecraft to build their reading skills.

Q5. What digital navigation skills does the tech lab at Ampark Neighborhood School teach on a Schoolekly basis?

Ans. They are taught digital research methods and basic computer coding to prepare them for the technical requirements of secondary school.