Here at Paideia School #24 we are Life Long Learners!
Our Mission
The mission of Paideia School #24 is to prepare each student, in partnership with their families to a self-aware, self-sufficient, and responsible participant in society, who will pursue life-long learning. We commit, as a staff, to provide student-centered instruction in a safe environment. We pledge to creating a culture of kindness and reflective practice, both for our own growth and as models of are and life-long learning for our students.
Our Staff
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All of our teachers are tenured and hold advanced degrees.
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The average teaching experience exceeds 15 years.
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95% of our teachers are trained in the Paideia method and assessment.
Awards & Achievements
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Designated Northeast Demonstration Site for National Paideia center - 2002
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High Performance/Gap Closing School - 2007
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Twice nominated of National School Change Award - 2006, 2007
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Nominated for Magnet Schools of Merit and New and Emerging magnet Schools - 2008-2009
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Recipient of the National Magnet School of Distinction Award from the Magnet Schools of America 2008-2009.
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2006 - 2007 ELA scores - 2nd highest in the district (elementary schools)
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2007 - 100% at or above proficiency in Social Studies
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Active PTA
"The important thing to understand about P.S. 24 is that principal Ellen Devlin and her staff began with a true whole-school reform plan, dedicated to transforming the culture of the school in all its attributes: leadership, instruction, scheduling, community involvement, and assessment. Beyond this, they stayed the course: committing to Paideia philosophy and methodology and dedicating literally years to building the strongest possible instructional program in every room in the building."
Terry Roberts, Ph.D.
Director
The National Paideia Center
"The teachers and I bonded around a common goal, improved instruction and better results for students."
Dick Piazza
Master Coach and 4MAT National Consultant
Daily Schedule
School Begins - 8:35 a.m.
School Ends - 3:15 p.m.
PreK and Kindergarten, Pick-up in classrooms;
1st- 5th, Pick-up and walkers are in the cafeteria; and
Bus children are in the auditorium.
Mondays & Wednesday Targeted Instruction until 5:00 p.m.
From the School Nurse
New York State has changed the grade levels mandated for physical examinations. The mandated grades include: Pre-K, K, 2, 4, 7, and 10. Physical examinations continue to be required for any student new to the district. The change in the mandated physical examination provides an opportunity to follow the student's growth and development over an even distribution of time during their educational experience.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our school nurse, Diane Rilloraza, at (914) 376-8640.