Manhattan Academy of Technology / Jacob Riis (P.S. 126) • DBN 02M126
Contact Information
School Performance
Address: 80 Catherine Street
New York, NY 10038
Phone: 212-962-2188
Fax: 212-349-7342
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ps126mat.com
Subway: 4, 5, 6, J, Z to Chambers St; F to East Broadway
Bus: M103, M15, M15-SBS, M22, M9
What % of Middle School Students…
How
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Proficient on Proficient on Are Students
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the State
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This School’s
Performance
in 2012-2013
Average for
Similar Schools
Supports for ELL and Students with Disabilities
Site Accessibility: Not Accessible
Special Education Services: This school will provide
students with disabilities the supports and services
indicated on their IEPs.
ELL Programs: ESL
99%
98%
99%
100%
64%
74%
8
93%
92%
95%
95%
32%
39%
7.9
Quality Review Score: Well Developed (2007-2008)
About Our School
Students have the choice to major in Art, Percussion, or Band. We also hold an
extensive competitive sports program after school and offer many extracurricular
activities.
School Life
Academic Opportunities
Total Students (grades 6-8): 364
Grades (2015-2016): PK-8
Uniform/Dress Code Enforced: No
Academic Portfolio Required: No
Community Service Required: Yes
Extended Day Program Offered: Yes
Summer Session Offered: No
Weekend Program Offered: No
Regents Classes: Earth Science, Integrated Algebra
Enrichment Classes: Physical Education, Technology and Math Exploration
Language Classes: Spanish
Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
Special Programs: Art, Technology, Band, Specialized High Schools Admissions Test
(SHSAT) Preparation, Ping Pong, Robotics, Rock Climbing, Rock Shop, Fashion Design
CHAMPS Sports – Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Table
Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball
CHAMPS Sports – Girls: Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross-Country, Lacrosse, Soccer,
Softball, Table Tennis, Volleyball
CHAMPS Sports – Co-ed: Bowling, Cycling, Dance, Field Hockey, Fitness Club,
Handball, Ice Skating, Surfing, Tennis, Track & Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Wrestling
Admissions Priorities and Programs
Admissions Priorities
1.
2.
3.
Priority to continuing 5th grade students
Then to students residing in the zone
Then to students and residents of District 2
Program Name
Manhattan Academy of Technology /
Jacob Riis (P.S. 126)
Code
Program Focus
Admissions Method
2014
Seats
2014
Applicants
M126M
Humanities
Screened
115
806
Selection Criteria:
x
Review of Grades & Test Scores
Teacher Recommendation
x
Consistent with New York State law, State ELA and Mathematics test results will not be the sole, primary, or major factor in admissions decisions. Instead,
multiple measures, which may include State test results, will be used to make admissions decisions for screened programs.
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