P.S. 307 received a federal Magnet grant of $1.6 million in school year 2013 that will be rolled out over the course of four years. The school’s chosen theme is “STEM” which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. STEM at P.S.307 is all encompassing, every child from Pre-K to Grade 5 is immersed in STEM studies throughout their day.
The school has created a STEM lab where students conduct experiments – such as dissecting squid and fish, creating candy catapults, building rubber band racers, making hail in a test tube, and more. With a new WeatherBug weather station at the school, students will analyze weather data and use it to collect and analyze weather data, create graphs and make predictions about weather patterns. In the new “Maker’s Space” that will open in 2016, “little makers” will not only work with 3-D printers and robotics but also learn coding basics.
Alongside with these 21st-century learning tools, the Magnet grant provides professional development to the staff at P.S. 307 to shift the overall learning to more project-based learning. Student projects are leading the learning experience.
Magnet grants are designed to create new and innovative thematic programs within a school and foster diversity. A Magnet school is a ‘choice’ school which means that it is open to both zoned and non-zoned students.
PS 307 is located at 209 York Street in Vinegar Hill. Open houses for prospective parents will take place on the following dates and times:
- Monday December 7 from 6pm to 7pm
- Thursday December 17 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am
- Thursday January 7 from 9:30 to 10.30 am
- Monday, January 11 from 6 pm to 7 pm
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