School 28-Henry Hudson is celebrating the “Character Award” winners this week. The awards honor students who exhibit the core values of grit, empathy and social responsibility daily. The school recently held a “Family STEAM Night” in which students and parents collaborated to build working prototypes out of recycled materials. The campus is also being lauded for its strong “Peer Mediation” program that trains students to help their peers resolve conflicts on their own.

Q1. How will the K-8 model at School 28-Henry Hudson help students transition academically and socially?

Ans. Nine years in one campus allows students to build close relationships with staff and continuity in their studies.

Q2. What leadership opportunities are available for eighth graders at School 28-Henry Hudson campus?

Ans. The “Leadership Academy” allows older students to lead campus safety patrols and mentor younger elementary school students.

Q3. Are there special music classes at School 28-Henry Hudson that expose students to world instruments?

Ans. Yes, In our curriculum we have many introductory lessons on cultural instruments in order to help promote a broad appreciation of the rich musical traditions of the world.

Q4. In what ways does digital technology support core academic research at the upper grades at School 28-Henry Hudson?

Ans. Students in grades 6-8 do independent research on a topic using a digital device and present their findings using professional software.

Q5. Does School 28-Henry Hudson have parent-led workshops on transitioning to high school academics?

Ans. We provide High School Ready seminars for families to learn about graduation requirements and how to support their teen’s success.