ABOUT US Our Mission & Vision Team 24’s mission is anchored in an individualized approach to meeting the needs of all District 24 stakeholders. We pride ourselves in the fidelity of our work, supporting all for the good of the students and the high expectations we set forth for ourselves and one another. We find the joy in our work and demonstrating how we add value to OUR SCHOOLS the system, every day. The impact of our efforts are revealed through our Community School District 24 represents 55 schools serving students teamwork, celebration of differences, in grades Pre-K-12 that are strong collaboration, and respect for geographically located in the one another. This mission empowers Ridgewood, Maspeth, Glendale, Middle us to stand stronger….together. Village, Elmhurst, Corona, Woodside, Long Island and Sunnyside communities In light of the recent COVID-19 of the borough of Queens, New York. Community pandemic, we will be emphasizing The District is comprised of 26 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 6 student and parent supports through K-8 schools, 1 secondary school and 15 School culturally responsive education so high schools. Additionally, there are 2 that all stakeholders have a voice and charter schools in the district. The feel empowered through engagement District serves a population of and in their individual and group learning. approximately 58,603 students from culturally diverse backgrounds. District 24 DISTRICT’S GOALS: GOAL #2 GOAL #3 GOAL #1 By June 2021,District 24, By June 2021, District 24, will improve the ELA and will reduce the number By June 2021, we will evaluate Math academic of schools and the curriculum and learning tools performance of all ELL and subgroups that have used during the COVID-19 SWD students as pandemic to be certain that Level I chronic measured by a 2.5% absenteeism as culturally responsive education is increase in student the lens for all content areas and evidenced by a 5% that students “see themselves” in performance on formative reduction in district their learning. assessments. absenteeism. GOAL #4 By June 2021, District 24, will increase parent participation by 5% on the NYC Schools Survey, for school-based activities. OUR INITIATIVES Algebra for All – The Algebra for All Initiative, spans grades AND PROGRAMS 3-8 and is designed to improve student readiness for Algebra 1 and high school math Advanced Literacy Initiative - To instruction. The Algebra for All be academically and personally Initiative supports teachers to successful in today’s literacy- and knowledge-based society and be successful in teaching economy, every student needs to coursework that is essential for develop advanced literacies. All algebra success. District 24 schools teach the six pillars of Advanced Literacy no matter what literacy program they Strong Social Emotional use. Programs – All District 24 schools employ the philosophy Pre-k Mosaic Program - of social emotional learning. District 24 is proud to house the Social-emotional learning(SEL) most pre-k centers in the city is the process of developing with 18 sites. 100% of our and using social and emotional teachers are highly qualified and skills. From effective problem- provide age-appropriate, solving to self-discipline, from engaging activities where children learn through play. We impulse control to emotion provide students with life-long management and more, SEL skills and involve parents in their provides a foundation for child's growth to promote positive, long-term effects on critical thinking skills, social- students, adults, and emotional wellness, increased communities. vocabulary, and concept development. INITIATIVES AND Diversity Grant - District 24 is PROGRAMS the proud recipient of a NYS Diversity Grant which will create CONTINUED ICT STEM classes in all our Title I Schools from Kindergarten through fifth grade. The grant Culturally Responsive Instruction - Culturally responsive instruction is a provides funding for supplies, research-based approach that makes resources and staff meaningful connections between what development focusing on students learn in school and their Diversity, STEM and CRSE. cultures, languages, and life experiences. These connections help students access rigorous curriculum, develop higher-level academic skills, Social Justice Committees - and see the relevance between what The District 24 and school they learn at school and their lives. based Equity and Social Justice Committees address Dual Language Programs - issues of bias and racism in The Dual Language programs our school district. in District 24 are dedicated to Committee membership the continual development of includes administrators, bilingual, bicultural students, teachers, students and through a strong academic parents. The initial committee program in English and tasks are to learn about bias’, Spanish or Polish. The Dual review curriculum and Language programs foster instructional practices, pride in students’ heritage as opportunity and school well as an appreciation for the culture. cultures of others. INITIATIVES AND Leadership Academy – District 24 employs a PROGRAMS districtwide strategy to CONTINUED develop ongoing effective school leaders. The Superintendent’s leadership Parent and Student Ambassador Program - Student and Parent pipeline includes the Ambassadors in District 24 enjoy components of leadership meeting new people, encourage others standards, preparation, to get involved and are always happy to help answer any questions someone hiring, and on-the-job may have. They are always eager to support and evaluation. help out; ensuring new students and parents settle in and become a part of Computer Science for All - the District 24 family. Computer Science for all has been a great initiative for our students. It is very important as an equity initiative as there needs to be more representation from our school communities in the CS field. It is important that students start early to build a strong foundation to develop the skills necessary in computer science. Having a combination of online and offline activities has really helped students and teachers understand that computer science is as much about thinking skills as it is about technology. CONTACT US Community School District 24 "District 24 is aflame, Superintendent Madelene Chan unafraid and brave. 98 -50 50th Avenue We will continue to step up, Corona, NY 11368 Rise-up and stand tall for all children." Phone: 718 -592 -3357 Fax: 718.592.3770 E -mail: csd24@schools.nyc.gov Community School District 24
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