Big apple academy brooklyn
Academics *
At the Big Apple Academy, we are committed to providing an excellent education that takes into account the interests, abilities and needs of each student and promotes both an understanding of diversity in our community as an integral part of school life and appreciation for it. It is vital that each student at the Academy develops his or her intellectual independence, as well as creativity and curiosity. These are the key and fundamental principles that distinguish Big Apple Academy from any other private school NY abounds in.
Our approach embodies a great array of learning methods and teaching styles. Our teachers successfully combine innovative and traditionally effective educational techniques in order to arouse students’ interest in the learning process. We help our students to learn and to find the motivation to reach their greatest potential. The curriculum is based on the individual abilities and interests of each student in order to ensure that every young person takes pride in his or her accomplishments. It is our academic philosophy to educate and nurture a diverse student population so that each child, as a whole person, may excel intellectually, live spiritually and act justly.
We strongly believe that education brings the greatest benefit when youngsters find rewards in the learning itself. The academic program of the Big Apple Academy has been constructed to engage the minds and hearts of our students and help them become lifelong learners. Our students are encouraged to think using their analytical power, imagination, and creativity. The Big Apple Academy invites young people to stretch and grow by exploring a wide variety of subjects. Our curriculum helps students to highlight and develop their natural talents and to grow in skill and confidence. Students studying in our K-8 NY school receive both regional and national recognition for their work in every sphere. We provide young people with an education that prepares students not only for college, but for life, as we teach them how to become independent thinkers, lifetime learners and active participants in a democratic society.
The Big Apple Academy comprises the following departments:
AIn the Elementary School, young students receive the nurturing that makes them feel at home at the Big Apple Academy. Our students always feel free to ask teachers questions, they are eager to explore and to create. The Elementary School age is a remarkable one as children at this age have boundless curiosity.
It is our aim to engage our students in experiences that will extend their interest in learning. Reading, writing, science, and mathematics skills form the essence of the Elementary School curriculum. Our teachers, having extensive knowledge of child development, always try to meet the individual needs of each student. At the Big Apple Academy, we put students at the center of their education. We strongly believe that when we build our programs around children (not vice versa), students can start to perceive learning as a meaningful as well as fun process. If you are looking for emotionally nurturing, intellectually rigorous, and unique programs, then the Big Apple Academy is the right choice for you.
Students at the Big Apple Academy are surrounded by language and literature at all ages. Children at our school are always encouraged and challenged to put their feelings, ideas, and experiences into words, no matter whether they are spoken or written. We give them all the necessary skills they need to navigate the world of print and books. Our teachers give a great deal of thought and commit many resources to making sure that all our students succeed in learning to read. Our core curriculum is well designed and children find it exciting. By the time children reach the upper grades at the Big Apple Academy, they are prolific writers, accomplished readers, and feel comfortable working with a variety of genres and media.
As for mathematics, we believe that it is our aim to build students’ mastery of basic reasoning skills as well as a conceptual understanding of mathematics. Children at the Big Apple Academy weigh, measure, build, and work with a wide range of hands-on materials to get acquainted with both numerical and spatial relationships. All this gives children an opportunity to experiment when solving open-ended problems and to apply their mathematical skills to specific purposes. We are aware of the wide range of learning styles and abilities that exist within every classroom, and we try to work to help each and every child.
We invite children from different boroughs of New York City to enroll and develop their abilities in our Elementary School (Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island are covered in school bus transportation).
Adolescence is a period of dramatic emotional, physical, intellectual, and social development. During the junior high school years, children’s ability to reason abstractly and to think analytically is emerging. This is a unique time in a young person’s life. Adolescents start to question the importance of what they are learning and try to apply what they know to real situations. Youngsters are energetic and social and able to learn rapidly in a collaborative and active environment.
The JHS curriculum rests on a department-based program enhanced by cross-curricular projects and themes of intellectual weight. Such projects foster vital mental habits in students that include healthy risk taking, empathy and self-reflection. Our teachers are aware of all the complications that come with this developmental phase and they try to create a stimulating, caring and safe atmosphere in the classroom. They are committed to supporting young people as they are faced with a great array of adolescent challenges. At the Big Apple Academy we have thoughtfully planned each year of JHS to take into account the distinctive characteristics of this age. Our JHS teachers are keenly responsive to the needs of adolescents.
It is our aim to create a strong working relationship between students and teachers, and young people at the Big Apple Academy learn to become their own advocates. Students know they can always ask for (and receive) extra help from their teachers. Contrary to other NY schools, at the Big Apple Academy one sees students and teachers sitting together at a lunch table or in an empty classroom. We encourage the collaboration and connections that are of vital importance for early adolescents. We strive to create a good learning environment for our students, which will enable them to produce their best work and achieve individual success. Young people emerge from our JHS as confident, competent learners who are able to work in a wide range of different settings and subject areas.
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BIG APPLE ACADEMY – Elementary & Junior High School (3-8 Grades)
2937 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Phone: (718) 333-0300
BIG APPLE ACADEMY – Elementary School (K-2 Grades)
503 Lake Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Phone: (718) 333-1099
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We would like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves. Jayne Lipkovich and Jane Petrushinaare your child’s guidance counselors.
As Admission Counselors, our primary responsibility is to promote the academic, personal, and social development of all students. We look forward to offer support to the students, staff, and families.
You are welcome to request to meet with us by making an appointment with us during our office hours.
Our office is located at 524 Lake Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223.
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Thank you for your interest in the Big Apple Academy. We understand the importance of making the right decision about which NY school your child will attend. Whether you are the parent of one child or seeking to enroll multiple children in our school, we are here to assist you with any questions you may have regarding the Big Apple Academy. We are so pleased that you have included our school on your list of schools for consideration and we really hope that our website will answer many of your questions about the campus. We invite you to explore and find out more about us and our admission process.
The Big Apple Academy welcomes inquiries from students and their parents interested in obtaining information regarding admission to the Academy. Admission is based on the student’s academic promise and achievements together with his or her personal qualities and interests.
We seek students who show evidence of both the intellectual motivation and aptitude that will equip them to succeed in a challenging academic environment. Students are admitted on the basis of personal interviews and the results of school testing. We consider each applicant on an individual basis during the admissions process.
Our academic and residential programs best serve self-motivated, interested students, who have done well in their previous schools. Our academic program is challenging and offers lots of opportunities for advanced study, which not many NY schools can boast of. Students at the Big Apple Academy regularly participate in discussions and group work, but are also taught to work independently.
Committed, smart, open, talented, unique, adventurous, fun, kind and determined — these are the words that describe students who will fit in well at the Big Apple Academy. When deciding on your children’s future school, try to pay less attention to the size of the school and more to who your children are and what they value, and whether all this is a good fit with the programs, community and mission of the particular school.
We invite you to explore the rest of our website and then come for a real visit to meet us in person and see for yourself that Big Apple Academy is a private school Brooklyn can be proud of!
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Admission *
Thank you for your interest in the Big Apple Academy. We understand the importance of making the right decision about which NY school your child will attend. Whether you are the parent of one child or seeking to enroll multiple children in our school, we are here to assist you with any questions you may have regarding the Big Apple Academy. We are so pleased that you have included our school on your list of schools for consideration and we really hope that our website will answer many of your questions about the campus. We invite you to explore and find out more about us and our admission process.
The Big Apple Academy welcomes inquiries from students and their parents interested in obtaining information regarding admission to the Academy. Admission is based on the student’s academic promise and achievements together with his or her personal qualities and interests.
We seek students who show evidence of both the intellectual motivation and aptitude that will equip them to succeed in a challenging academic environment. Students are admitted on the basis of personal interviews and the results of school testing. We consider each applicant on an individual basis during the admissions process.
Our academic and residential programs best serve self-motivated, interested students, who have done well in their previous schools. Our academic program is challenging and offers lots of opportunities for advanced study, which not many NY schools can boast of. Students at the Big Apple Academy regularly participate in discussions and group work, but are also taught to work independently.
Committed, smart, open, talented, unique, adventurous, fun, kind and determined — these are the words that describe students who will fit in well at the Big Apple Academy. When deciding on your children’s future school, try to pay less attention to the size of the school and more to who your children are and what they value, and whether all this is a good fit with the programs, community and mission of the particular school.
We invite you to explore the rest of our website and then come for a real visit to meet us in person and see for yourself that Big Apple Academy is a private school Brooklyn can be proud of!
We hope to see you on our campus soon!
Admission to the Big Apple Academy is based on personal and academic criteria that vary from student to student depending on age. The Admission Committee determines acceptance through an evaluation of the student’s readiness for study, the student’s previous school record (whether from other NY schools or elsewhere), an entrance test and teacher recommendations.
Students are encouraged to apply early. Admission test dates are scheduled throughout the year in group settings or sometimes on an individual basis by appointment. You can visit the Big Apple Academy at any time during the school year. All tours are arranged by the Admission Office. We offer open houses to those who are interested in our school. Open houses help to provide applicants and their families with an opportunity to get to know faculty members, other students, school administrators and to hear more about the educational program of the Big Apple Academy. After visiting the campus, you can submit an application. After that you will be invited to attend an interview with the principal and take an entrance test. The admissions committee then reviews each applicant’s file, and finally the applicant receives the notification of their decision.
The Big Apple Academy receives applications from a wide range of schools in various NY school districts (including Staten Island schools, Queens schools, etc.), from out of state and from international schools. A successful education is vitally important to all students, especially for those who are highly motivated and interested in the process of studying. Our school is for all youngsters who wish to take an active role in their own education.
We aim to make the admission process personal and comprehensible no matter how much effort this requires from us. We always welcome your questions and seek to provide you with the information you require. Should you need any additional information, please feel free to contact us or visit the Big Apple Academy.
To register for an Entrance Exam, please download and complete the form below.
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