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Since the arts play such a vital role in the culture of New York, Renaissance places an important emphasis on arts education. K-4 students have classes in Creative Dance, and regular instruction in Vocal and Instrumental Music, Fine Arts, or Drama throughout the K-12 spectrum. In grades 7 and 9, students rotate between their studies of different art forms before selecting a specialty in one art form as their arts ‘major’, to explore the art form in depth with the goal of creating a level of skill that could be used for entry as a college major if so desired.

In addition to instruction in the various art forms, Renaissance integrates the arts into the study of other subjects. There are many arts organizations allied with Renaissance through grants from the New York Center for Arts in Education, Queens Council on the Arts, New York State Council on the Arts, New York Foundation on the Arts and others. These partnerships are dedicated to providing Renaissance students with a direct connection to the arts in New York City; they use each discipline as “a way of knowing” the academic subjects.

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In partnership with the Department of Education and the Office of Pupil Transportation, yellow bus transportation is available to students in grades kindergarten through 6th.

PreK does not have busing services.

Renaissance also offers Metrocards to students who live one mile outside the radius of school.

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Our longtime after-school partner, 82nd Street Academics, operates a free after-school homework and enrichment program onsite at The Renaissance Charter School for Grades 5 through 10. A fee-based program located at 82nd Street Academics is available for Kindergarten and Grades 1-4. Fifth grade is also welcome for this fee-based program.

What are some 82SA activities?

Renaissance-82SA’s onsite after-school program features homework help, tutoring, and social-emotional skill building. Students interact with a mentor to drive their enthusiasm and interest in programming. Instructors work closely with Renaissance staff members to identify students’ needs so that together, children receive the academic and social support necessary for a successful school year. The program is offered five (5) days a week.

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TRCS provides more than 100 families with learning support in the form of targeting reading and math instruction for all students in need free of charge.

Elementary and Middle school programs partnerships include Lavinia, the Teachers College Reading and Writing Program, and Edgenuity.

High school students receive support for Advanced Placement classes and participate in college-bound courses, which offers them the opportunity to enroll in various leadership opportunities.

Juniors work with the College and Career Office on college applications.

We also partner with a local college application preparation program called Bell Curves.

Yes! We serve breakfast, lunch, and a hot supper every school day.

Our meals are prepared in our own school kitchen by our food service staff. Your child will receive breakfast served in the classroom, a hot lunch served either in the classroom or in our cafeteria, and a warm supper-to-go, free of charge.

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