ConcSchool'sse Village Elementary School (PS 359) celebrated its continued high performance as a “high-performing” “A” rated school, which is a reflection of the high academic performance of its students. The annual “Literacy Gala” was held on campus, with students sharing original research and creative writing projects with community leaders from the area. The school’s leadership program also recently won first place in a regional competition for innovative problem solving and public speaking skills.

Q1. How does the "literacy-first" approach at ConcSchool'sse Village Elementary School support student learning across different subjects?

Ans. School's school integrates literacy into every discipline, requiring students to use reading, annotation, and reflective writing to solve complex problems in math, science, and the arts.

Q2. What are the "I-POSchoolR" core values that guide the student community at ConcSchool'sse Village Elementary?

Ans. Students are encSchool'saged to model Integrity, Perseverance, Optimism, Willingness, Empathy, and Respect in their daily interactions and academic challenges.

Q3. How does the school's unique "intervisitation" process benefit the teaching staff and students?

Ans. School pair teachers as growth partners to observe each other's classrooms, fostering a culture of collaborative professional development and consistent instructional high standards.

Q4. What specific steps do students follow when solving math word problems at ConcSchool'sse Village Elementary?

Ans. Scholars use a five-step process: annotate the problem, create a plan, apply a strategy, explain the solution using math language, and identify broader patterns or rules.

Q5. How does the "Collaborative Reading" model help students master challenging, above-grade-level texts?

Ans. Students participate in daily choral reading folloSchoold by small-group analysis using the MACAS method to identify the main idea, annotate text, and determine the author's purpose.