Our Programs and Academics

PS 503 believes in giving families options. We are committed to supporting our diverse community of learners with the classrooms and programs that help them achieve their potential.

Classes and Programs

Classrooms for all students

Every class has 2 or 3 teachers

General Education
Spanish Dual Language
Integrated Co-Teaching ( ICT)
English as a Second Language ( ESL)
Special Education Teacher Support Services (SETSS)
Self Contained

Spaces to learn, grow, and be healthy

Auditorium
Air-conditioned Gymnasium
Technology Lab
Visual Arts Studio
Dance Studio
K-2 and 3-5 Science Labs
Outdoor Play Space
NYU Langone Medical and Dental Services

PS 503 Instructional Program

Into Reading & Writing Curriculum
Really Great Reading Curriculum
Bridges Mathematics Curriculum
Integrated Social Studies Curricular Units that support Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CS-RE)
Integrated Social Emotional Learning Supports (RULER, DESSA Competencies)
Playworks Recess Program

For more information about PS 503's Literacy and Math curriculums, review our family workshops.

Kindergarten Sample Schedule

School day is from 8:00am-2:20pm

8:00 - Arrival
8:10 - Community Circle
8:30 - Math
9:00 - Phonics
9:50 - Writing
10:40 - Shared Reading
11:30 - Lunch & Recess
12:20 - Science
1:10 - Art, Science, Chess, Gym, Dance or Technology
2:10 - Dismissal

English-Spanish Dual Language at PS 503

What is the goal for Dual Language?

The goal of our dual language program is to provide instruction in English and Spanish that supports students in becoming biliterate, bilingual and bicultural with the long term goal of becoming global citizens

What will the dual language classroom look and sound like?

Schedule
- Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays instruction is given in English
- Thursdays, Fridays instruction will be given in Spanish

Teachers adhere to language of the day
Students can express themselves in their language but are encouraged to use the day’s targeted language

How are students selected for Dual Language?

Families choose DL in their Kindergarten application.
- Families outside of our zone are able to choose DL and be accepted into the program
- Families are oriented on the goals of the program and the partnership and participation with PS 503