programs
Community Schools & New York Edge
The mission of New York Edge is to help bridge the opportunity gap among underserved students by providing programs designed to improve academic performance, health and wellness, self-confidence, character and attitudes for success in life. Here at MS53 the Community School team supports the school through attendance support, working with students that are at risk or are currently chronically absent. We are here to support overall school attendance. We also provide professional development opportunities, workshops, and classes for families of our scholars. We work closely with the MS53 Administration to increase overall family engagement, as well as After school programming, subject-based tutoring, college and student advisement are all things we work to achieve. We are here to assist our community in any way possible.
Community Mediation Services
MS 53 has partnered with Community Mediation Services, a community based organization.
Our youth development services are based upon the core belief that positive development begins with both respect for others and empowerment of self. Each program empowers youth to reflect on themselves and their circumstances and to identify goals and strategies that will enable them to succeed. Our Youth Development services include numerous school based programs that allow those involved to acquire educational gains not obtained in classroom settings. Working within the community and various NYC public schools, we provide support for students of all ages.
With an eye toward the future our academic programs fully integrate the concept of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) activities. arts enrichment services have included the following activities: music, art, photography, dance, theatre, fashion design, martial arts etc. This focus provides students with learning opportunities that may not be accessible in their regular school curriculum. Our academic activities help to improve students grades by supplementing what they are learning during the day as well as exposing them to new concepts.
In addition to educational and arts activities, our catalog of programs include counseling, peer mediation, attendance improvement and dropout prevention, peer mentoring, restorative practices and youth leadership initiatives.