Frequently Asked Questions

WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?

 

We are located on 149 E. Mosholu Pkwy N, Bronx, NY 10467.  The school sits on the corner of Mosholu Parkway and Van Courtland Ave.  We are easily accessible by public transportation as well (Trains D & 4, Buses Bx1, Bx2, Bx10, Bx16, Bx28, Bx30, Bx34.) 

WHAT IS THE TYPICAL SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULE?

 

Our typical student schedule is Monday-Friday 8am - 2:45pm**.  The school is open as early as 7:15am for student breakfast.

**Subject to change for half days. Parents will be notified immediately of any changes in the daily schedule.**

IS THERE A UNIFORM POLICY?

 

Yes. Students at 80 are expected to adhere to a uniform policy. Uniform: Grey pants and (white) buttoned down shirt with logo or Navy blue polo shirt & black footwear. Other components of the uniform include school blazer, ties, school cardigan, logo sweater, school skirts and gym uniform. Sandals, crocs, tank tops, crop tops, capris and shorts are not acceptable. Students are also not permitted to wear hooded sweatshirts, crewnecks, or any other apparel that's not an official uniform. 

WHAT MAKES M.S.80 A "TECH" SCHOOL?

 

Long before the pandemic, each student in our building was receiving an Apple Macbook for use at school during their normal day. This 1:1 student/device ratio is vital to the development of the 21st century skills that each child will need as they venture into futures of higher education and the careers of today. Before graduating from 8th grade and moving on to high school, students who are enrolled at M.S.80 for at least 1 academic year, graduate with a high proficiency in the full range of google suite applications.  Applications include, but are not limited to: Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Drive, Classroom, Meet, Forms & Jamboard. In addition, each class is equipped with audio amplifying technology and two digital smart boards (one for presenting & the other to monitor student tech usage.) 

That's not all! In addition to the standard middle school curriculum, students at M.S.80 are exposed to a wide range of technology electives including Aviation (fully loaded, hands on aviation lab), Robotics/Coding and Digital arts/graphic design.

DOES THIS MEAN MY CHILD WILL NOT NEED SCHOOL SUPPLIES?

 

While every student in every class is assigned a laptop, instruction will be a blended model. Some parts of the lesson will require the computer, and other parts will be done traditionally with paper, pens, binders and graphic organizers. However, all supplies a student needs will be provided by the school, at no additional cost to the parents. No need to buy books, binders, pens or pencils. 

 

I'VE BEEN TOLD M.S.80 IS A P.B.I.S. SCHOOL. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?                                                                             

P.B.I.S. stands for Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports. This means that we work to create a safe, secure, and supportive school environment in which the focus is to reward positive behavior. Some of the aims are to clearly define and teach behavioral expectations, consistently acknowledge and reward appropriate behavior and academics, constructively address problematic behavior, and effectively use behavioral data to assess progress. In other words: When kids do the right thing, they get rewarded!

WHAT IS THE "80 CHALLENGE?" 

 

Each year, our students are presented with an academic challenge to achieve 80% mastery for all identified standards in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies through the use of our school’s instructional digital tools.  During the span of the challenge, students are given weekly tasks that vary in difficulty and complexity.  Successful students are richly rewarded for their hard work and dedication, with prize packages. (Previous prize packages have included: VIP lunch, VIP Party, movie theater experience, Broadway shows, Downtown dinner, Awards gala and recognition event, and a trip to Six Flags Great Adventure.)

HOW CAN I STAY IN CONTACT WITH THE SCHOOL AND MY CHILDS TEACHERS?" 

 

You can now stay in touch through our mobile App! Download "Parent Square" from your iOS Apple Store or the Google Play store. Once you've downloaded, search for "JHS 080." All current parents are emailed an invitation with instructions on how to proceed. If you need help, pass by the school and find out more!