Expanded Day
Expanded Learning Programs
We believe that expanding school time is one of the most powerful ways to accelerate learning and support discovery and exploration. We have a robust summer, Saturday and school day expanded learning program organized and operated in partnership with our Community School partner, Arete Education.
Expanded Day Schedule
Middle School
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:20-4:20 PM | Academic Block | Academic Block | Academic Block | Enrichment A | Enrichment A |
| 4:20-5:20 PM | Enrichment C | Enrichment C | Enrichment C | Enrichment B | Enrichment B |
Academic Block Programs Include:
- Phonics for Reading
- STARI
- Book Clubs
- Math Intervention
- Algebra
- STEM
Enrichment Block Programs Include:
- Rewards
- Arts
- Creative EQ
- Debate
- Playing with Purpose
- Concert Band
- Dance
- Boys and Girls Lacrosse
- Chef Academy
- Anime/Manga
- Volleyball
- Game Theory
- Table Tennis
- Arts & Crafts
- Strength & Stretching
- Team Sports
- Softball
- Soccer
High School
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:30-3:30 PM | Career Labs | Career Labs | Career Labs | Workplace Challenge | Workplace Challenge |
| 3:30-4:30 PM |
Career Lab Lineup for Fall 2025 Includes:
- Bridgeology
- Creative Writing
- Healthy Bodies and Minds
- Art History
- Journalism
- Street Smarts
- Entrepreneurship
- Junior IAABO Officiating Class
Workplace Challenge Partners for 2025-2026:
- Q1: Harlem Gallery of Science
- Q2: JP Morgan
- Q3: TBD
- Q4: TBD
Saturday Academy
Saturday Academy runs from September through June with the goals of supporting academic development and building creative processes and athletic skills. A sample schedule for a group of students is below:
| Activity | Time |
|---|---|
| Shootaround and Breakfast | 8:00-8:30 |
| Math Block | 8:30-9:30 |
| Art Block | 9:30-10:30 |
| Reading Block | 10:30-11:30 |
| Athletics Block | 11:30-12:30 |
