Public | 6-12 | 616 students |
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| School Basics | |
|---|---|
| Number of students enrolled | 616 |
| Grade levels offered | 6-12 |
| School type | Public |
| School Leader's name | Ben Sherman |
| Best ways for parents to contact the school | |
| Before school or after school care / program onsite | |
| Instructional and/or curriculum models used | Independent Study |
| Special academic themes or areas of focus | Foreign languages |
| Application Enrollment | |
|---|---|
| Does this school have an application or enrollment process? | Yes |
| Programs and Resources | |
|---|---|
| Foreign languages taught | Japanese; Korean; Chinese (Mandarin) |
| Special schedule | Extended/longer school day, Part-time study |
| Languages spoken by school staff | Arabic languages; Chinese (Cantonese); Italian; Japanese; Korean; Chinese (Mandarin); Russian; Spanish; Tagalog |
| Extra learning resources offered | Career/college counseling; Remediation |
| School facilities | Auditorium; Cafeteria; Computer; Gym; Library; Playground; Access to sports fields |
| College preparation / awareness resources offered | Community college courses; College prep programs/courses during the year; School-sponsored trips to college campuses; College presentations or information sessions |
| Enrichment, Extracurriculars, and Specials | |
|---|---|
| Arts - Performing and Written | Drama; Dance |
| Arts - Visual | Photography; Painting |
| Boys Sports | Basketball; Soccer; Judo, Handball |
| Girls Sports | Basketball; Soccer; Judo, Handball |
| Student Clubs | Yearbook; Student Newspaper |
| School Culture | |
|---|---|
| School Attire | Uniforms |
| School Facebook page | http://www.facebook.com/pages/East-West-School-of-International-Studies/113359998737495 |
| More about the school's culture | WHAT MAKES EAST-WEST SPECIAL? • All students study up to five hours a week of an Asian language. • Small, supportive community. • Special emphasis on rigor in academic study. • Students are accepted from all levels and backgrounds. • Students improve their literacy through a focus on writing in all content areas. • Special Education students are integrated into general education classes. • Active after-school program with clubs, tutoring and sports, such as Judo, basketball, Model UN, NYPD Explorers, and calligraphy. • Opportunities to travel abroad. We have sent small groups of high school students to China, Korea, and Japan. • Active community partners that provide enrichment opportunities. • A vibrant PTA with monthly meetings on Saturdays. • Best of all, we have caring teachers who are dedicated to preparing students to graduate high school and go on to university. |
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