Enrollment

Welcome to I.S. 235 Academy for New Americans

Lead with Excellence. Learn with Purpose. Grow with G.R.A.C.E.

🎒 We Are Now Enrolling for Grades 6, 7, and 8!

Welcome to your new home for learning. I.S. 235 Academy for New Americans is proudly enrolling students for the upcoming school year. We specialize in supporting newly arrived immigrant students, English Language Learners, and students seeking bilingual excellence as they build bright futures.

📝 Ready to Apply?

Applications are open now. Head directly to MySchools.nyc to register or add I.S. 235 to your school choice list!‍

Our Specialized Language Pathways

We believe multilingualism is a superpower. Every student deserves an equitable, high-quality education that prepares them to succeed in college, career, and beyond—all while proudly celebrating their cultural and linguistic identity.

• 🌟 NEW! Spanish Dual Language (DL) "Learning in Two Languages, Leading in One World." Become fully bilingual, biliterate, and cross-culturally fluent. This pathway provides academic instruction in both English and Spanish, preparing students to lead in an interconnected global society.

• 📘 English as a New Language (ENL) Empowers multilingual learners to develop strong English proficiency through targeted, integrated instruction in listening, speaking, reading, and writing across all core subjects.

• 📗 Spanish Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) Uses students' home language as a foundational bridge to academic success, providing rigorous instruction in both Spanish and English to support steady language development.

• 📚 S.I.F.E. Bridges to Academic Success Tailored for Students with Interrupted Formal Education, this specialized program delivers intensive academic, literacy, and language support to help students accelerate their learning and thrive.

Wraparound Support for the Whole Family

We know that adapting to a new school or country is a journey for the entire family. Beyond the classroom, we provide a comprehensive network of care to help you adjust and thrive:

• Counseling & Guidance: Dedicated support staff to help students navigate their new environment and build confidence.

• Family Resources: Connecting your family to essential human services, multi-language workshops, and community resources.

Our Core Values: Living G.R.A.C.E.

We build a supportive, high-achieving community by anchoring everything we do in five core values:

• G – Gratitude We appreciate our journeys and celebrate our community. We honor our diverse backgrounds, express appreciation for our families, teachers, and peers, and value the unique opportunities we have to learn from one another.

• R – Respect We value every voice, language, and culture. We treat everyone with dignity, celebrate our multicultural environment, and listen to different perspectives with an open mind.

• A – Achievement We strive for excellence and take pride in our progress. We set high academic goals, embrace the challenge of mastering new languages, and celebrate the milestones we reach together.

• C – Compassion We support one another with empathy and kindness. We welcome new classmates with open arms, look out for each other, and ensure that every student feels safe, seen, and valued.

• E – Empowerment We believe in our potential to lead and succeed. We take ownership of our learning, amplify student voices, and build the confidence to become leaders in a global society.

🗺️ Join the I.S. 235 Family

Don't wait to secure your child's spot in our specialized programs. 👉 Submit your application today through MySchools.nyc.