Hours of Operation
Mon – Fri: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Our Address
85 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Contact Us
(718) 495-7793
Literacy
ACADEMIC GOALS FOR SUCCESS
Rigorous Curriculum Design
(RCD) is a model for designing or redesigning curriculum that represents a rigorous 21st century set of comprehensive units of study aligned with existing state and the Next Generation State Standards. Our academic programs include precise learning targets, meaningful and relevant lessons and activities, and multiple opportunities for our scholars to succeed.
Literacy
Our goal is that all of our students are able to achieve one of life’s most important achievements of learning to read and write. When students are successful in literacy development, their learning is enhanced in other subject areas and their love for learning increases. As a result, our school is committed to ensuring high expectations and rigorous instruction for all students.
We utilize a balanced approach combining language and literature to develop student proficiency in phonemic awareness, vocabulary acquisition, concepts of print, literary text standard and the writing process, writing applications and writing convention.
Mathematics
The Dr. Betty Shabazz School believes that mathematical problem solving is vital in developing logical thinkers and life-long problem solvers. Students need to be able to work with authentic situations and approach problem solving in various ways. To achieve this, students need a variety of strategies and tools at their disposal. Implementation for the formative assessment process and frequent opportunities for feedback and differentiated instruction continues to be the foundation for increased student achievement.
Physical Education
The school has various physical educational programs to promote physical health and wellness among our students and staff.
Science
Science at PS 298 is hands-on. Our scholars investigate, ask questions, and explain the world around them through units aligned to the New York State P–12 Science Learning Standards. Students learn to think like scientists — observing, testing ideas, and using evidence — in the classroom and with our science cluster teacher.
Phonics
Phonics is the foundation of reading. As part of NYC Reads, our scholars receive daily, explicit, and systematic phonics instruction that builds the sound-letter knowledge, decoding skills, and fluency they need to become confident, independent readers.