Program Offerings
New
Spanish Dual Language
"Learning in two languages, leading in one world." Academic instruction in both English and Spanish, building bilingual, biliterate, cross-culturally aware students.
English as a New Language
Targeted, integrated instruction in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build English proficiency.
Spanish TBE
Uses students' home language as a foundational bridge to academic success, supporting language development in both Spanish and English.
S.I.F.E. Bridges
For Students with Interrupted Formal Education — intensive academic, literacy, and language support to accelerate learning.
Our philosophy: at I.S. 235, we believe multilingualism is a superpower. Every student deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and lead.
See our programs in action
After school & enrichment
✓ New York Edge STEAM & Sports Program
✓ Title III English Language Enrichment
✓ S.I.F.E Literacy Program
✓ Title III Math Enrichment Program
✓ Soccer Club
✓ Saturday Academy Program
✓ NYC Reads Urban Debate League
✓ C.A.S.A Theater Program
Strategic partnerships
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Artist Year
Creative expression.
ArtsConnection
Visual arts and music.
Awareness in Motion
Trauma-informed & mindfulness strategies.
Beable
Career Readiness.
BB
Behind the Book
Author visits and literary field trips.
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Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
Guitar, percussion, chorus.
CASA – Queens Theatre
Performing arts programming.
EH
Elmhurst Hospital
Suicide prevention & family support.
Floating Hospital & Office of Mental Health
Self-care workshops.
LM
Leader in Me Program
Leadership development framework.
Lincoln Center
Theater-based oral language for ELLs.
New York Edge
Afterschool enrichment.
NYC Reads Urban Debate League
Debate in Spanish and English.
RoboFun
Robotics education for students and families.
SL
Student Leadership Ambassador
Student voice and leadership.
SW
SunWorks
Hydroponics and sustainability education.
Academy for
New Americans
Our vision is to prepare well-rounded and
confident students who aspire to be
productive global citizens.
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