Intermediate School 349, the School of Math, Science and Technology, is a newly restructured school. We share a building with I.S. 347 at 35 Starr Street. The school is divided into two academies: Starr and Troutman, which offer similar programs. The academies are housed mainly on the third and fourth floors. Both schools, I.S. 349 and I.S. 347, share the library, cafeteria, schoolyard, gymnasium, and auditorium. At present, I.S. 349 has developed its own organization, and has its own entrance and exit.
The school effectively serves 561 students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades including General Education, Special Education, and English Language Learners. The ethnic make-up of the school is approximately 85% Hispanic, 14% African American and 1% other.
In addition to the standard core curriculum of Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science, the school offers a rich encore curriculum which includes physical and health education, art, chorus, dance, drama, technology, and Spanish as a foreign language. Students who are in need of extra help gain support through our Academic Intervention Services, which may be done during the school day and/or through the After School/Saturday programs. For students who are not yet proficient in English we offer an excellent Bilingual Education Program.
Additionally, high achieving students are prepared for the New York Regents Examinations in Spanish and in Mathematics. Interested students can also participate in the Robotics and Dance/Drama Programs which are offered as a component of the After School co-curricular activities.
In 2008 we were a SURR school, but have recently been removed from that designation.
Through the “No Child Left Behind” initiative, all students are welcome to participate in the exciting learning opportunities we offer.