PS5 ON THE MOVE
THE DR. RONALD E. MCNAIR PUBLIC SCHOOL 5
PS5 PROGRAMS
CHILDREN ARE THE PRIDE AT PS5
Dr. Ronald E. McNair/P.S. 5 aims to educate and nurture the whole child by offering a high-quality academic curriculum and extended learning programs. The Dr. Ronald E. McNair/P.s. 5 experience gives students balance and an opportunity for career exploration.
Dance
Gye Nyame Dance Dimension is a young artist in training program. The Saturday dance program offers ballet, modern jazz, tap, hip hop, African, and praise classes for DOE community students. Students are engaged in technique, choreography and performance. Ages 5-16
Art
Diamond Grades 3-5 2nd Place Winner of $125 Ethan Canseco, 10 (Brooklyn)
Love Another to each Other celebrates people of all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds they are protesting to remind the word that everyone is entitled to their rights, freedom, and kindness. New York needs to understand that people deserve the same rights and respect as any other member of the community.
Brooklyn Boatwork
BUILD A BOAT. BUILD A DREAM.
Students are provided with opportunities including, on water experiences, and waterfront adventures that builds students’ STEM skills and encourage positive behavior development.
Music Studio/ Podcast
We currently engage students in woodwind, drumming, and string instruments. We partner with Brooklyn Arts Council. We are expanding the music program to include a music studio. Students will learn the engineering side of the music industry. Students will be able to record their music and record projects from the community members.
The podcast room will assist students in developing skills. Local radio and television stations will support this project. Students will be able to try out their skills in real studios.
Medgar Evers College Pipeline Program
Dr. Ronald E. McNair/P.S. 5 wanted to provide students with the importance of going to college and some of the experiences they would encounter. At Medgar Evers College, City University of New York, classes are arranged for our 4th and 5th grade students on campus two afternoons weekly. Students enrolled in three courses, technology, math, and science. Students created their own apps and engaged in math and science projects. We are preparing to add swimming classes in the fall of 2023.