PS 197 Ocean School (The)

New York City Geographic District #27

Far Rockaway, New York

407 students

Elementary School, Grades PK–5

(718)327-1083

407

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13.4:1

S:T Ratio

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Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

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Humanities

6-7

Interdisciplinary Course: English Language Arts and History

Mathematics

6-7

Mathematics: Inquiry Approach

Science & Health

6-7

Science: Hands-on Labs and Cooperative Learning

STEAM

6-7

Agriculture focused curriculum on gardening & sustainability

Visual Arts

6-7

Sketching & Shading

Physical Education

6-7

Calisthenics, Ipad Fitness, Yoga, Dance, Sports

Humanities - Grade 8

Interdisciplinary Course: English Language Arts and History: Reconstruction to the Present Time

Algebra I

Inquiry Approach of Regents Level Algebra

Living Environment

Hands-on Living Environment State Mandated Labs

Spanish I

Language acquisition: speaking, reading, and listening skills; includes Spanish Proficiency exam for high school credit

Music

Music theory focusing on digital instruments, recording software and various web-based applications

College English Language

9-12

College-Level English Language

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School Details

Address

825 Hicksville Rd, Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Phone

(718)327-1083

District

New York City Geographic District #27

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