named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Crew
Small group advisory program providing academic support, social-emotional learning, and community building through regular meetings led by a Crew Leader.
Intensives
Elective courses for 8th graders allowing personalized learning in areas of interest.
Parkside Buddies
Service-learning program where MS 839 students connect with younger students at neighboring schools PS 130 and P53K.
Restorative Justice
School-wide approach to discipline using Fairness Committees and Peer Mediation to repair harm and strengthen community relationships.
Student-Led Conferences
Conferences where students present their learning and growth to families, promoting ownership of academic progress.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Student Progress Assessment & Program Evaluation 1 activity
- Conducts standards-aligned student assessment with revision opportunitiesAssesses student learning through projects, presentations, written work, and tests aligned to grade-level standards, and allows students to revise or retry assignments within marking period deadlines to support continuous learning and mastery.
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Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
- Delivers project-based academic instruction aligned with state standardsProvides middle school students with rigorous, interdisciplinary, project-based learning in core subjects including science, mathematics, arts, history, and English Language Arts, aligned with New York State Learning Standards. Includes curriculum-specific initiatives such as the 8th-grade poetry portfolio project using the Wit & Wisdom curriculum.
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Regular School Community Meetings 1 activity
- Engages families through communication and PTA meetingsEngages families via ongoing communication, access to student grades through the DOE’s NYCSA portal, class- and crew-based WhatsApp groups in 6th and 7th grades, and monthly PTA general meetings held on the third Thursday of each month.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Offers arts, music, language, and technology electives and interest-based clubsInfuses student learning with in-depth elective courses in the arts, music, world languages, and technology, and offers identity- and interest-based elective clubs during school hours, currently held in the last period on Fridays.
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Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
- Operates interscholastic sports programsOffers organized sports programs in basketball, cross country, and volleyball with boys, girls, and open divisions, promoting physical activity and teamwork among students.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Organizes student leadership and community-building eventsHosts grade-wide community meetings, Crew Olympics involving multiple schools, and end-of-year Passages presentations where 8th graders reflect on academic and personal growth. Also facilitates student-led conferences and inter-school service learning with PS 130 and P53K at the Parkside Educational Complex.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Produces annual musical theater performanceOrganizes and stages an annual musical theater production as part of extracurricular programming, providing students with opportunities in performance and technical arts.
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College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
- Provides 8th grade choice-based intensive coursesOffers 8th grade students academic and experiential intensive courses that allow them to explore areas of interest in depth, supporting personalized learning and transition readiness.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Provides small group advisory and social-emotional learning through Crew programOperates a structured student support program called Crew that fosters character education, team building, academic monitoring, and restorative practices. Includes regular circle-based meetings focused on relationship-building, reflective debriefs, conflict mediation, and addressing behavioral concerns through restorative justice.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Supports school operations through PTA fundraising and community collaborationProvides financial and volunteer support to meet student needs through cooperation between family and school, including annual fundraising appeals that benefit all students and collaborative annual planning of schoolwide goals such as increasing community service and exploring diversity.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducts daily Morning Meeting with attendance trackingHolds daily Morning Meeting led by crew leaders to take attendance and mark students present, with late students required to sign in at the main office.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$69K
Contributions & grants$37K54%
Program service revenue$2K3%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$36K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
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balance sheet
Total assets$102K
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Net assets$102K
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -40.4%
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- DOE Government — Uses DOE’s NYCSA grade portal for family access to student grades.
- MS 839 Network — PTA is organizationally linked to MS 839, serving its students and families.
- NYC Department of Education Government — Part of the public school system in District 15 of New York City.
- NYC Outward Bound Partner — Partners with NYC Outward Bound to enhance the Crew experience for students at MS 839.
- NYC Public School system Government — Uses the NYC Public School system for automated attendance tracking and notifications.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Participates in the NYC public School Leadership Team structure as part of the citywide public education system.
- P53K Partner — Partners with MS 839 in the Parkside Buddies program for inter-school service learning and community building.
- PS 130 Partner — Collaborates on community-building through the Parkside Buddies program.
- Wit & Wisdom Partner — Implements the Wit & Wisdom curriculum in 8th-grade English Language Arts instruction.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Equity Through Structured Belongingmethodology: equity_through_belongingBy ensuring every student is part of a supportive Crew community and fostering a culture of dignity and inclusion, the school advances equity, because consistent relational structures and belonging reduce marginalization and support holistic development.
- Family-School Collaboration for Student Successmethodology: family_school_collaborationBy fostering communication and cooperation between families and school staff, the organization promotes student success, because aligned support systems at home and school improve academic and social outcomes.
- Project-Based Learning with Advisory Supportmethodology: project_based_learningBy using interdisciplinary project-based learning combined with small-group advisory (Crew) systems, the school promotes academic preparation, critical thinking, and social-emotional development, because sustained student-adult and peer relationships enhance engagement and real-world readiness.
- Restorative Justice as Community-Buildingmethodology: restorative_justiceBy applying restorative justice practices like the peer-facilitated Fairness Committee, the school addresses harm and behavioral incidents in ways that prioritize connection, personal growth, and reparation, because these processes strengthen community trust and reduce exclusionary discipline.