At P.S. 343Q, The Children’s Lab School, in Long Island City, students are buzzing with excitement as they begin their latest, highly anticipated interdisciplinary projects. The school has developed a reputation for a dynamic, real-world approach to learning, drawing families with the rigorous balance of academics and creative exploration. The school community is getting ready for end of year student performances and community showcases following a successful Spring of parent and teacher collaboration. Keep an eye out for this group of young innovators as they get ready to show off their amazing work around the neighborhood

Q1. Does Children'S Lab School (The) provide after-school programs to students?

Ans. Access to extracurricular and extended-day activities which may include arts, recreation, academic enrichment and supervised programs are available dependent on grade level availability.

Q2. Is technology used by the school as part of classroom instruction?

Ans. Students are exposed to classroom technology via digital learning tools, interactive teaching, and age-appropriate computer-based activities that supplement daily lessons.

Q3. What opportunities exist for parent involvement in the school?

Ans. Families can usually get involved through parent groups, volunteering, school activities and regular meetings that promote home-school communication.

Q4. Does the school offer student support and counseling services?

Ans. Children’s Lab School provides access to counseling resources, academic support programs and student services to assist with social and educational development during the school year.

Q5. How do students move around in Long Island City?

Ans. 1. The school is in Queens, and the bigger New York City transit system, so families generally rely on a mix of school bus eligibility, public transit access and local commuting routes.