The Castle Hill Middle School
MS 127
Grades 5-8

1560 Purdy Street
Bronx, NY 10462
Phone: (718) 892-8600 Fax: (718) 892-8300
Principal
Dierdre Flynn I/A
Assistants to the Principal
Morris Eisen, Lynne Zaklin, Gerald Person, George Lombardi
Supervisor of Special Education
Ryan Wright
Castle Hill Middle School Parents’ Association
President: Sylvia Gonzalez
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Mission Statement

Extended Day Programs

Community Outreach Programs

Special Projects & Programs

Special Recognition

Additional Information



Mission Statement

I. To strive for academic excellence by maintaining high expectations for all students and staff. Each child can and must achieve academically.
II. To develop a strong sense of discipline and social responsibility in our students.
III. To create within our school a "Thinking Community" where teachers, students, staff, parents, and community learn to work collaboratively in order to enhance the quality of education.

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Extended Day Programs

Champions Club: Everyday until 5:30 p.m., students participate in a  program that focuses on tutorial homework help, sports and arts enrichment.
Middle School Intramural Sports: Two days per week, students learn and compete in numerous competitive  sports, such as tennis, flag football, volleyball, golf, and field hockey.
Reading and Math Enrichment: Academic Intervention Services to prepare for the standardized city and state exams,  including support in reading and problem solving skills.
Prep for Prep: Preparation for the specialized high school exams is offered to 8th grade students. Preparation is also offered to students applying for the specialized music and art high schools.

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Community Outreach Programs

Grandma Sophie: Through a partnership with RAIN Inc., students volunteer to assist and share their time with our senior citizens.

Through our Leadership Team, community agencies are encouraged to be active participants in the educational plan for our students.

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Special Projects & Programs
 

PEAK PROGRAM: An extended school year including July, two Saturdays per month and classes held until 5:30 P.M. everyday. Students, parents and staff commit themselves to the success of the child.

Regents Programs in earth science and sequential math are provided.

Honors Program including Accelerated  English Language Arts, Social Studies, Foreign Language and Art Courses

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Special Recognition

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Additional Information

The New Performance Standards are major components of the Instructional Program in all course work. All students can achieve at levels which demonstrate excellence and ensure success on performance assessment exams required by both New York City and New York State.

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