www.queensbotanical.org

• Specialized HS Test Prep

• Robotics

• Digital Media

• Website Design

• Video Game

Design

• Computer Hardware Training

• Soccer/Basketball/Football

• Cheerleading Squad

• Yoga

• Fencing

• Chess

• Culinary Arts

• Visual Arts

• Drama

• Latin Dance

• Chorus/Strings/Band

ELT/NYC Afterschool Program Coordinator

Damien Pacheco Afterschool supported by JPMorganChase, TASC, 21st Century Grant

Edward Bleeker JHS 185 147-26 25th Drive Flushing, NY 11354 Phone: Fax: Website:

( 7 18 ) 4 45 - 3232 ( 7 18 ) 3 59 - 5352 www.JHS185.org

PRINCIPAL VALERIE E. SAWINSKI

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS

THERESA MSHAR LOUISE NACHSHEN GERALD VOLKOMMER

MAGNET SPECIALISTS

PRIMAL DHILLON JOSEPHINE SHARKEY

SCHOOL HOURS MONDAY AND FRIDAY 8:00AM — 2:20PM

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND THURSDAY 8:00AM — 3:10PM

TO SCHEDULE A SCHOOL VISIT

PLEASE CONTACT PARENT COORDINATOR GAIL MEYERS. GMEYERS2@SCHOOLS.NYC.GOV

Afterschool Program

Daily, 2:20PM—5:20PM

www.cfafoundation.org

www.salvadori.org

www.classroominc.org

www.wiesenthal.com

www.paideia.org

www.acjw.org

www.greatneckarts.org

www.nyscience.org

www.queenstheatre.org

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Architecture & Engineering

Sixth grade students study architecture and engineering with our external partners, the Center for Architecture and the Salvadori Center for the Built Environment.

Medicine

In the seventh grade, through our partnerships with Classroom inc, St. John’s University, and Queens College, our students explore medicine and nutrition, as well as career opportunities in the field of health. They meet medical professionals, such as physician assistants and pharmacists, and learn about their jobs and responsibilities.

Social Justice

Eighth grade students confront ethical and moral issues and learn to be responsible citizens, through an exploration of history and current events. Eighth graders work with partners including Urban Advantage science program, The Tolerance Center, Facing History and Ourselves, and Rachel’s Challenge.

Accelerated CoursesAccelerated CoursesAccelerated CoursesAccelerated Courses • Integrated Algebra Regents

• Earth Science Regents

• Spanish Checkpoint A Exam

Academic EnrichmentAcademic EnrichmentAcademic EnrichmentAcademic Enrichment • Specialized HS Admission Test Preparation

• Architecture classes

• Lego League Robotics

• MathCounts

• Science Olympiad

• ThinkQuest Website Club

• Urban Advantage Science Program

• Bleeker Voice Newsletter

Academic SupportsAcademic SupportsAcademic SupportsAcademic Supports • Collaborative Team Teaching Classes

• Media Center in Library

• Computer Lab

• Five Mobile Classroom Computer Labs

• Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Team

• Specialized Literacy Programs

(READ 180, Rewards, Benchmarks)

• Wilson Reading Program

• Period 9 ELA and Math Skills Intervention

Fine & Performing ArtsFine & Performing ArtsFine & Performing ArtsFine & Performing Arts • Band Class

• Strings Class

• Chorus

• Guitar Lessons

• Ballroom Dancing

• Visual Arts Class

• Puppetry in Practice

AthleticsAthleticsAthleticsAthletics • CHAMPS tournaments

• Intramural Sports

• Dance Team

• Basketball Team

• Soccer Team

• Flag Football

• Yoga

Parental InvolvementParental InvolvementParental InvolvementParental Involvement • Internet Homework and Guidance Website

• Parent support in standardized test preparation

• Social Studies Partnership with NYC Cultural

Institutions

The Magnet Program is open only to residents of CSD 25/28. Bussing for Out of Zone students is not guaranteed.

Funded by the U.S. Department of Education Magnet School Assistance Program

School of Applied Sciences

At Bleeker 185 our students discover how science and technology can improve the world. The ASPIRES magnet program, dedicated to the Applied Sciences, integrates the themes of Architecture/Engineering, Medicine, and Social Justice across the middle school curriculum.

Through our magnet themes our students are introduced to diverse professions and are offered opportunities to engage in rigorous intellectual discussions and research solutions for global issues that face us. Our programs enhance critical and creative thinking skills and foster values and behaviors required for the challenges of high school and college.

Further opportunities for students to engage in the magnet themes are offered by our after-school partners including the Hall of Science, and Science Olympiad Inc. Our extensive free after-school program offers many activities including sports, fine arts, technology, academics, robotics, and culinary arts.