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I.S. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro
Overview
It is our vision to help guide students in the development of their character and academic potential so they can become teachers, leaders, and dreamers. We provide rigorous, challenging, and content-rich programs to prepare students for college and careers. Staff, parents, and students effectively communicate, collaborate, and support our high academic and behavioral standards. We have a dedicated PTA and use PupilPath, the One Call Now telephone messaging system, the REMIND text app, and our school website to work together as one towards the complete education of every child. I.S. 281 is a technology-rich school with an emphasis on STEM education, as well as a developed arts program incorporated within the school day. We offer free day and evening courses teaching English to our parents and other adults in the community.
Address
8787 24th Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11214
Sharedbuilding
Yes-21K281, 84K744
Accessibility
Not Accessible
Independentwebsite
is281.com
Bus
B1, B3, B4, B6, B64, B82, X28, X38
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Joseph B. Cavallaro (I.S. 281) Mandarin Dual Language Program
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Screened: Language
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Open to students and residents of Brooklyn
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English Language Learners (ELLs), Heritage Language Speakers of the target language, participants of elementary school-level Dual Language and Transitional Bilingual Education programs in the target language.
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4th Grade New York State ELA and Math Exams
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Final 4th Grade Report Card
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Native Language Assessment
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Spanish Dual Language Program
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Screened: Language
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Open to students and residents of Brooklyn
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English Language Learners (ELLs), Heritage Language Speakers of the target language, participants of elementary school-level Dual Language and Transitional Bilingual Education programs in the target language.
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4th Grade New York State ELA and Math Exams
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Joseph B. Cavallaro (I.S. 281)
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Open to students and residents of District 21
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Priority to students residing in the zone
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Then to students and residents of District 21.
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Talent Programs
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Joseph B. Cavallaro (I.S. 281) Magnet Program
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Talent Test
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Open to students and residents of District 21
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Tophs1
New Utrecht High School
Tophs2
John Dewey High School
Tophs3
Edward R. Murrow High School
Uniform
Yes—Top and bottom-specific colors or styles
Ellprograms
English as a New Language, Dual Language: Chinese
Communityservice
Yes–Expected
Extendedday
Yes–After-School
Weekendprogram
Yes–Saturday program for academic support and enrichment.
Acceleratedclasses
Algebra I, Living Environment, Spanish
Electiveclasses
Art, College and Careers, Computer Programming, Dance (Tap, Jazz, Ballet); Health Ed, STEM Computer (APP Design, Computer Game Design, Programming); STEM Math (ASME Engineering, Geometer's Sketchpad, Virtual Enterprise); STEM Science (Lego Robotics, Hydroponics, 3-D Printing, Aeronautics); Spanish, Vocal Music
Activities
3-D Printing Engineers Club, ASME Engineering, Billion Oyster Project, Chess Club, Debate Team, Drama, First Lego League Team, Flight Simulation, Girls Empowerment Movement Club, Graphic Design Club, Green Team, Hydroponics, I-Ready, NIA Community After-School Program, National Junior Society, Pennies for Patients, Regents/SHSAT Prep, SeaPerch Underwater Robotics Team, Student Government, Think CERCA, Virtual Enterprise Club
Champsboys
Basketball League
Champsgirls
Volleyball League
Champscoed
Track and Field, Volleyball
Othersports
Early Morning Fitness Club, Flag Football, MSBL Basketball (Boys & Girls), MSVL Volleyball (Boys and Girls), Mighty Milers Running Club, Soccer, Track and Field