Guided by the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, Brooklyn Heights Montessori School is a diverse community committed to educational excellence serving students in preschool (age two) through grade 8. BHMS is jointly accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) and the American Montessori Society (AMS). It is the only school with this dual accreditation.
P.S. 87 implements a Common Core aligned curriculum in English Language Arts and Math. Teacher Teams meet weekly to review lessons and make adjustments when necessary to the curriculum based on student data. Struggling students are also provided with Academic Interventions during the school day and after school to support them in meeting standards. Our ELA and math curriculums are supported by our Social Studies and Science curriculums. Students also receive instruction in our designated science lab, music and art rooms and gymnasium. Our school wide Science Fair brings teachers and parents together each year as they conduct experiments using the scientific method. All teachers use SMART boards to deliver inter-disciplinary lessons while students have their own laptops that provide differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners.