Academics
Rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum designed to prepare our students for life in the twenty-first century.
Literacy
Building strong readers and writers
Comprehensive Literacy Program
In September 2021, PS 139 adopted the HMH Into Reading program schoolwide. The program is aligned with the Next Generation Learning Standards for ELA and includes small group reading, skill and strategy lessons, English language development, and independent literacy activities.
Writing is connected to the reading module and incorporates independent writing, peer review, needs-based small groups, and one-on-one conferences with the teacher.
Wilson Fundations
A comprehensive program incorporated into daily reading lessons:
- Phonemic awareness
- Phonics/word study
- High frequency word study
- Reading Fluency
- Vocabulary
- Comprehension strategies
- Handwriting
- Spelling
Mathematics
Problem-based learning & visual thinking
Aligned with Next Generation Learning Standards
PS 139 uses enVision Math 2.0 which incorporates both digital and print materials to combine problem-based and visual learning. Each lesson begins with a real-world problem that allows children to evaluate their options, collaborate with their peers, and present solutions.
8 Mathematical Practices
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
Model with mathematics.
Use appropriate tools strategically.
Attend to precision.
Look for and make use of structure.
Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Science
Hands-on exploration
We bring real-world science concepts to life by blending digital experiences with hands-on lessons that inspire students to think like scientists and engineers. The Amplify curriculum meets 100% of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
Social Studies
Think like historians
PS 139 utilizes the Passport program and follows the NYC K-8 Social Studies Scope and Sequence. Students are challenged to think like historians, raise questions, think critically, consider many perspectives, and analyze historical events.