Curriculum & Programs
enVision Math
enVision®, is a proven-effective math series, is used in our math classrooms. Deep conceptual understanding is aided by visual models, personalized learning, and 3-act tasks. Vertical alignment from Kindergarten through Grade 5 helps schools address mathematical standards.
Science
Amplify Science is a science curriculum that blends hands-on investigations, literacy-rich activities, and interactive digital tools to empower students to think, read, write, and argue like real scientists and engineers. It is designed to spark our elementary students’ interest and empower them to ask more questions, think more critically, and generate innovative ideas.
Into Reading
The HMH Into Reading curriculum is based on research in the essential elements of literacy with scaffolds for multilingual learners and a Spanish-English biliteracy solution. Robust assessment data give teachers the information they need to differentiate reading instruction and monitor student progress toward literacy goals.
Social Studies
The New York City K-8 Scope and Sequence is a comprehensive resource that integrates national standards, the New York State Social Studies Core Curriculum (content, concepts, key ideas, understandings and performance indicators) and the NYS K-8 Social Studies Framework. Each yearly course of study is organized around a suggested time frame for core content guided by essential questions.
Technology
At P.S. 132, the technology club helps with technology repairs around the school and acts as a place for students to practice and perfect their technology skills. In class students use Minecraft for education and Scratch which allows for block coding.
VISUAL Arts
In Visual Arts class students learn about warm and cool colors and create art such as watercolor paintings. They learn that artists can use certain colors to create emotions in art. Students are actively engaged in the art making process by using a variety of art materials while creating personal touches in their art.