WHO WE ARE
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OUR HISTORY
Learners and Leaders is an elementary school in Ridgewood, Queens. We serve a diverse population in our community.
We opened as an Early Childhood Center. In response to an intense campaign by members of the school community,
the school opened a second building in September 2015 and began our expansion to fifth grade.
OUR MISSION
At Learners and Leaders, we are committed to providing rigorous instruction in a nurturing and caring
environment. We believe that students learn best when learning is active in an environment where students
feel valued and safe. We are proud of our transition toward student-centered learning. We provide a rich academic
experience in which students study reading, writing, math, social studies and science along with
technology, physical education, music, theater and visual art.
environment. We believe that students learn best when learning is active in an environment where students
feel valued and safe. We are proud of our transition toward student-centered learning. We provide a rich academic
experience in which students study reading, writing, math, social studies and science along with
technology, physical education, music, theater and visual art.
TECHNOLOGY
Learners and Leaders also provides a huge emphasis on technology throughout every grade.
PERSONAL IPADS
Our Third, Fourth and Fifth grade students each receive a personal iPad which they use throughout
the day during class to enhance academic subjects like math and reading. Fourth and Fifth graders
are allowed to take their iPads home everyday. The iPads are loaded only with educational apps that are fun,
strategy games such as chess, coding training, and creative tools such as iMovie (for making movies),
and Garageband (to use professional digital instruments to build songs) for personal expression at home.
the day during class to enhance academic subjects like math and reading. Fourth and Fifth graders
are allowed to take their iPads home everyday. The iPads are loaded only with educational apps that are fun,
strategy games such as chess, coding training, and creative tools such as iMovie (for making movies),
and Garageband (to use professional digital instruments to build songs) for personal expression at home.
IPAD IN CHILD SAFE OTTERBOX CASE
PRACTICING MULTIPLICATION ON SUSHI MONSTER
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FILMING AND EDITING MOVIES ON IMOVIE
COMPOSING MUSIC ON GARAGEBAND
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SMART BOARD CLASSROOMS
Every classroom in both buildings is equipped with a Smart Board.
Smart Board technology in the classroom takes a typical lesson and turns it into a fun,
more interactive one.
Smart Board technology in the classroom takes a typical lesson and turns it into a fun,
more interactive one.
SMART DEVICES DURING CENTER TIME
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Every Pre-K & Kindergarten room comes equipped with a smart table and iPads that are used for center time everyday.
DIGITAL PROGRAMMING
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Our Kindergarten students use Macbook Airs to build letter and number skills using specific educational
programs that track their progress. These programs are used all the way through fifth grade while academic
levels are matched with the student as they move to higher levels.
programs that track their progress. These programs are used all the way through fifth grade while academic
levels are matched with the student as they move to higher levels.
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Every grade has its own Macbook Air cart of 32 laptops for easier access.
Additionally, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students each receive their own iPads.
Additionally, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students each receive their own iPads.
GOOGLE CLASSROOM
All Fourth and Fifth grade students have their own personal Google classroom account
on their iPads where they digitally create, organize and store their work. Fourth and Fifth Grade
teachers send digital assignments to our students. Students use Google Drive, Google Docs, and
Google Slides to complete the assignments and digitally send them back to teachers
directly through Google Classroom.
on their iPads where they digitally create, organize and store their work. Fourth and Fifth Grade
teachers send digital assignments to our students. Students use Google Drive, Google Docs, and
Google Slides to complete the assignments and digitally send them back to teachers
directly through Google Classroom.
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CODING
Kindergarten to third grade students learn coding skills in weekly technology class.
They learn the basics of computer programming which leads to developing apps and video games.
They learn the basics of computer programming which leads to developing apps and video games.
LEARNING CODING CONCEPTS LIKE LOOPS
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DRAWING AND CODING ANIMATED CARTOONS
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L & L TECHWORKS
L & L Techworks is a weekly club during school time for some of our fourth and fifth graders.
They can also choose, music, art, theater or dance. L & L Techworks is a web based service for the school
that is fully operated by our fourth and fifth graders. Our official school website, www.PS305.com
is 100% built and maintained weekly by the students in this club. It is used by all students
and teachers everyday during classes as a hub for all of the digital tools they need.
They can also choose, music, art, theater or dance. L & L Techworks is a web based service for the school
that is fully operated by our fourth and fifth graders. Our official school website, www.PS305.com
is 100% built and maintained weekly by the students in this club. It is used by all students
and teachers everyday during classes as a hub for all of the digital tools they need.
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In addition to the school website, each student creates and maintains their own
professionally styled, detailed, website throughout their career in L&L Techworks.
professionally styled, detailed, website throughout their career in L&L Techworks.
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CLUB ELECTIVES
Fourth and Fifth Graders have two periods of club each week.
They select a club of their choice to cultivate their interests throughout the year.
They select a club of their choice to cultivate their interests throughout the year.
BALLET HISPANICO BY DANCE CLUB
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THE WIZARD OF OZ BY THE THEATER CLUB
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100th DAY OF SCHOOL BANNER PREPARATION BY THE ART CLUB
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CODING IN THE DARK BY TECHNOLOGY CLUB
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OUR FACILITIES
TRS Cafeteria
Students receive daily breakfast and lunch for free.
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305 Cafeteria
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TRS Library
TRS LIBRARY
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305 Library
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Soundproof Music Rooms
MEETING STUDENT NEEDS
SPECIAL EDUCATION
To meet the needs of all students, Learners and Leaders offers
the following 3 models of Special Education for every grade:
the following 3 models of Special Education for every grade:
ICT Class
Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) class consisting of 60% general education students/40% students with Individual Education Plans
(IEPs). These classes are served by two teachers. One teacher is a certified general education teacher and an expert
on grade level curriculum. The second teacher is a certified special education teacher. The special education
teacher is trained in adapting and modifying grade level curriculum to meet the needs of students with IEPs.
(IEPs). These classes are served by two teachers. One teacher is a certified general education teacher and an expert
on grade level curriculum. The second teacher is a certified special education teacher. The special education
teacher is trained in adapting and modifying grade level curriculum to meet the needs of students with IEPs.
Self Contained 12-1 Class
Self-contained classes are smaller classes, usually limited to no more than 12 students. Self-contained
classes are taught by certified special education teachers who are expected to adapt and modify curriculum
to meet the learning needs of their students. These classes generally have a paraprofessional to assist students.
classes are taught by certified special education teachers who are expected to adapt and modify curriculum
to meet the learning needs of their students. These classes generally have a paraprofessional to assist students.
Special Education Teacher Support Services (SETTs) is a program that serves students
who have IEPs.The purpose of SETTS is to provide support to these students specifically to achieve the
mandated goals outlined in their IEP while remaining in the general education classroom.
who have IEPs.The purpose of SETTS is to provide support to these students specifically to achieve the
mandated goals outlined in their IEP while remaining in the general education classroom.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELLs)
Learners and Leaders is committed to strengthening students’ native language development and content
knowledge while they build their social and academic English skills. We provide English as a New Language (ENL)
programs throughout every grade that use strategies for English language acquisition with native language
support so that students develop language and content knowledge in English.
knowledge while they build their social and academic English skills. We provide English as a New Language (ENL)
programs throughout every grade that use strategies for English language acquisition with native language
support so that students develop language and content knowledge in English.
COME VISIT US
If you are interested in a tour of our school before applying feel free to contact our Parent Coordinator Debbie Villanueva
at 347-989-3051
at 347-989-3051
