I.S. 340 • DBN 17K340
Contact Information
School Performance
Address: 227 Sterling Place
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Phone: 718-857-5516
Fax: 718-230-5479
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ms340.com
Subway: 2, 3, 4 to Grand Army Plaza; B, Q to 7th Ave
Bus: B41, B45, B63, B65, B67, B69
What % of Middle School Students…
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Proficient on Proficient on Are Students
English Math
Science
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the State
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English Test? Math Test?
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
School Life
Total Students (grades 6-8): 208
Grades (2015-2016): 6-8
Uniform/Dress Code Enforced: Yes
Academic Portfolio Required: No
Community Service Required: No
Extended Day Program Offered: Yes; as an MS ExTRA
school, our sixth-graders have an expanded day of 2.5 hours
for enrichment activities
Summer Session Offered: No
Weekend Program Offered: Yes
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29%
6.8
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97%
52%
54%
7.6
Quality Review Score: Developing (2012-2013)
About Our School
Students like our school because of its high academic achievement record and
outstanding reputation. They also benefit from our small, supportive learning
environment. Parents value the opportunity to contribute to the school's decisionmaking process through participation in parent leadership groups. Through our parent
website and telephone message system, I.S. 340 maintains regular communication
with parents. Our technology resources include Smart Boards in our classrooms and a
state-of-the-art Science Lab that enables our students to gain hands-on scientific
experience.
Academic Opportunities
Regents Classes: Integrated Algebra, Living Environment, Spanish
Language Classes: Spanish
Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
After-school Program, Literature Circle, Yearbook Club, Dance, Chess, Robotics, Violin,
Double Dutch, Fitness Club
Special Programs: Art, Music, Physical Education (P.E.), Legal Outreach Internship,
CHAMPS Fitness and Sports Program
CHAMPS Sports – Co-ed: Basketball, Flag Football, Table Tennis
Admissions Priorities and Programs
Admissions Priorities
x
x
For K340L:
1. Priority to students and residents of District 17 who sign in at an event
2. Then to students and residents of District 17
For K340M: Open to students and residents of District 17
Program Name
Code
Program Focus
Admissions Method
2014
Seats
2014
Applicants
I.S. 340
K340L
Science
Limited Unscreened
60
165
60
282
Selection Criteria: Students who apply to this program will be randomly selected within the priority groups listed above.
North Star Academy
K340M
Gifted & Talented Program
Screened
Selection Criteria: Students will be selected based on multiple criteria which may include a review of grades, test scores, attendance, and student
work habits.
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 prog rams.
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