DREAM Highbridge elementary school
Currently enrolling for Grades K-2
Temporarily located at 360 E 168th St, Bronx, NY 10456
Moving to 1162 River Ave, Bronx, NY 10452 in Fall 2024
Bienvenido a
Escuela primaria DREAM Highbridge
At DREAM Highbridge Elementary School, everything we do is guided by our Whole Child model: the belief that every child needs and deserves not only rigorous academic instruction, but also social-emotional support, physical health and wellness, and the strength of a community behind them. When children are known, seen, and loved, that’s when they have the space to grow into the leaders, innovators, and changemakers of tomorrow.
De un vistazo
2
teachers per classroom as part of our unique integrated co-teaching model
Every year
DREAM scholars outperform their city and state peers in testing
voices from our community
- Sheerece, DREAM Parent
Conoce al director
Shannel Richardson
Shannel Richardson
Elementary School Principal
Shannel Richardson, founding Principal of DREAM Highbridge Elementary School, began her career as an elementary school teacher in a high performing charter school in Harlem. There, Shannel served as a K-2 teacher for 7 years and an Assistant Principal for 2 years. Shannel then transitioned to Harlem Village Academy, where she served for 3 years as an ELA Instructional and Cultural Director for Grades 3-5. Shannel was drawn to DREAM because of its deep commitment to the community and to developing the whole child. At DREAM, Shannel chose to return to the classroom as a 5th grade teacher to gain the perspective of the a DREAM teacher before moving back into leadership.
Part of Shannel’s vision for Highbridge is to provide an equitable opportunity for all students and for families and staff to work collaboratively to ensure the success of the school community. Shannel holds a Master’s Degree in Early Education from Columbia University Teachers College.
el lugar importa
At DREAM, we believe that every child deserves a beautiful space to play, learn, and grow. The power of place – including being deeply embedded in a community – is critical to our education model.
The current home of DREAM Highbridge Elementary School is a temporary incubation space at 360 E 168th St, Bronx, NY 10456, where we will remain through the 2023-24 school year. This is a standalone building used only by DREAM where our students have access to a gym, science lab, and outdoor space.
Highbridge’s permanent home at 1162 River Ave, Bronx, NY 10452 will open its doors in Fall 2024. This 85,000 sq ft space will eventually serve students in PK-8. Like all our schools, it will be a space that our families are excited and proud to learn in, equipped with beautiful, inspiring features to help our scholars play, learn, and grow.
Our scholars will have access to the following facilities and features, and more:
- Full-size gymnasium and cafeteria
- Rooftop playspace
- Technology lounge
- Onsite occupational therapy, family coordinators, and more
- Part of a large affordable housing development for Bronx families
- Easily accessible from the 4, B, and D trains, as well as the Bx35, Bx1, and Bx2 bus lines (only steps away from Yankee Stadium!)
nuestro plan de estudios
DREAM’s curriculum ensures rigorous, culturally responsive and critically conscious instruction that teaches children to engage in critical thinking about complex and socially relevant ideas. Our curriculum provides opportunities to build student independence and access their creative expression. Students collaborate with peers across content areas that include:
Literacy
- Shared Reading
- Interactive Read Aloud
- Guided Reading
- Phonics Instruction
- Writing
STEM
- Cognitively Guided Instruction
- Problem Solving
- Math Workshop
- Science
The Arts
- Art
- Music
Physical Education
- Sports
- Recess
Aprendizaje socioemocional
- Taught explicitly during Morning Meeting and Ruler
- Reinforced through the components above
Después de la escuela gratis y Programación de verano
Una vez que su hijo esté inscrito para el otoño, puede comenzar su viaje DREAM ese verano; todos los estudiantes entrantes tienen garantizado un lugar en nuestra programación de verano.
