Academics

ENGLISH Language Arts

Literacy curriculum engages students in both traditional texts and interactive multimedia to increase student capacity. Our standards-based curriculum allows students to research and explore literature and non-fiction through integrated reading and writing. All learners are exposed to culturally responsive texts and have multiple opportunities to pine through their interests. Each instructional year becomes more complex as students advance through the grades.

Illustrative mathematics

Our math curriculum is all about building knowledge - not just skills. Building deep, lasting understanding rather than just memorizing. Knowledge about the real world, rather than hypothetical scenarios. Knowledge through consistent core skill development, rather than reinventing the wheel with each lesson. And the knowledge that builds upon itself for richer connections throughout the learning process. Every child has unlimited potential and is capable of greatness.

Physical Education

MS 180's Physical Education program promotes lifelong wellness through fitness, teamwork, and healthy habits. Students build strength, coordination, and confidence through a variety of individual and team activities, while learning the value of sportsmanship, perseverance, and cooperation. Our curriculum emphasizes not just physical skill development, but also the connection between movement, mental well-being, and overall health — equipping students with habits that carry far beyond the gymnasium.

Science

MS 180 is a true steam school, offering all students the opportunity to be deeply immersed in rigorous hands-on investigations. Launching in 6th grade with coding and robotics, students will be immersed in a 3 year curriculum that culminates with an opportunity for all students to gain accelerated high school credit (living environment and earth science).

Social Studies

Students are introduced to History in sixth grade, where they examine various topics through literacy skilled texts/tasks. As students enter the seventh, they participate in a two-year U.S. History Regents track curriculum, where they are exposed to Colonialism through present day American History. Students prepare for the NYS U.S. History Regents by engaging in rich historical discussions using a variety of sources.

Spanish

Grade 8 students begin their study of a second language. Classes focus on foundations within reading, writing and listening to a second language. Students conclude this class with taking the NYS Spanish Proficiency exam.

M.S. 180 Dr. Daniel Hale Williams