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PS 84

The Jose de Diego School (PS 84) Established: 1969 Type: Public Principal: Sereida Rodriguez Grades: Pre-K-5 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA District: 14 Website: http://www.ps84k.org

PS 84, The Jose de Diego school, is a public elementary school located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in New York City. Founded in 1969, PS 84 is known for its outstanding Dual Language Spanish Program and Pre-Kindergarten classes.

Contents: [hide] •	1 Overview •	2 History •	3 Academics •	4 Special events

[edit] Overview:

PS 84 has about 475 students in grades Pre-K to 5. Average class sizes are 18-25. The School is popular with families who are interested in dual language education. The school became a Magnet school for the Arts and Sciences on March 1, 2004. Grant money lasted for four years. School is still a magnet school in that it accepts students from anywhere in the city.

Exceptional arts and science facilities.

[edit] History:

P.S. 84 was founded in 1969 and named after the attorney and poet, Jose de Diego. The school is located at 250 Berry Street between Grand Street and S. 1st Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY.

[edit] Academics:

Through a philosophy of a balanced curriculum, students become lifelong learners. PS 84 has a child-centered, diverse environment fosters self-confidence and respect, and our well-rounded curriculum ensures that all children meet their full academic potential. Working closely with parents and with Williamsburg’s talented community, we nurture the social, emotional, and educational lives of our students.

The school is having great success with the Balanced Literacy strategy of literacy education. Balanced Literacy employs the Reading and Writing Workshop Model to ensure that students develop a love of reading and writing while progressing at their own speed.

PS 84 is lucky to have a wide array of “specials.” All students participate in arts, literacy, science, fitness classes, social studies, and computer programs (in an up-to-the-minute computer lab stocked with Macs) taught by experienced teachers. Students also benefit from multiple partnerships with community arts groups.

Movement has been made a priority at PS 84. In addition to regular gym and recess periods, the children are constantly moving between classroom centers, keeping their attention fresh. To this end, the school recently unveiled a brand new student fitness center. In 2011, our kindergartners began receiving movement classes from professional dancers. Older students participate in dancing classrooms and compete in area ballroom dancing competitions.

[edit] Special events:

Fall Festival, Garden Party Benefit, Thanksgiving Feast, Holiday Show, Penny Harvest, Fifth Grade writers series