PS 109 Glenwood Academy for Science and Technology will be continuing their educational program from pre-K through 8th grade in the Flatlands section of Brooklyn for the 2025-2026 academic year. One of the best programs offered by the school is the Gifted and Talented program which offers enriched educational programs to students who qualify through upper elementary school. The school's principal, Kerdy Bertrand, is spearheading an effort to improve math scores and increase project-based science education throughout the school.

Q1. Why is PS 109 unique compared to other elementary schools in Brooklyn?

Ans. PS 109 functions as a PK-8 campus known as Glenwood Academy for Science and Technology, enabling students to attend elementary and middle school within the same institution without transitioning to another campus.

Q2. Is there a Gifted and Talented program at PS 109?

Ans. Yes, PS 109 offers a Gifted and Talented program which gives students who qualify for the program advanced classes with rigorous coursework throughout their years at the campus.

Q3. Which Brooklyn neighborhoods does PS 109 cater to?

Ans. PS 109 caters to students residing in the Flatlands and East Flatbush areas of southeast Brooklyn, admitting students through the NYC geographic school attendance zone.

Q4. Does PS 109 partake in the Universal Free Meals offered by NYC?

Ans. Yes, PS 109 is part of the Universal Free Meals offered by NYC, offering free breakfast and lunch meals to all its students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.

Q5. How do parents gain more information on PS 109’s science and technology programs?

Ans. Parents interested in knowing more about PS 109’s science and technology curriculum, activities, and events may access information from the school's website or parent coordinator.