Queen of All Saints Church turned 100 years old in 2010. Its cast stone edifice in French Gothic style, designed by architects Reiley & Steinbeck, is a landmark. Sunday masses are at 8:30am and 10:30am. An 8:30am mass is also offered Monday through Saturday, with a 5pm mass on Saturday too. The church began as the Chapel of St. John in 1879.
Also known as M.S. 447, The Math and Science Exploratory School is a popular middle school in District 15. Science and math are the main areas of of emphasis. Students make frequent field trips to the city's many educational attractions, including museums and the aquarium. The school is home to an orchestra, a recording studio, several sports teams, a newspaper and an orchestra. Some thirty percent of the student body participates in special education programming. After school events hosted here range from PTA meetings to wine tastings. Visit the school's official Web site for more information.
International School of Brooklyn provides French and Spanish immersion for elementary school students throughout the New York City area. The preschool program provides instruction in the target language, with the elementary classes split between English and the target langauge.
This institution offers a balanced curriculum with physical education, music and art. Various enrichment programs include after-school classes, extended care programs and summer camps.
The Brooklyn Academy of Music, founded in 1861, is Brooklyn's preeminent cultural institution. BAM features four movie theaters that show a mix of mainstream and independent films. The academy also houses the Howard Gilman Opera House, and hosts a wide variety of cultural events. BAM has earned a reputation as a high-profile venue for avant-garde performers.
Founded by a group of parents seeking a quality and affordable preschool, the Co-Op School is non-profit school offering both preschool and elementary school programs out of two locations. The Irving Place facility exclusively offers preschool. It also features a rooftop playground, a science lab, library, greenhouse and indoor recreation area. The school's curriculum is based on the Bank Street model and encourages learning through creative play. The school also offers the use the facility for rental for special events.
