What Makes Us Special
Our school program includes specialized courses for Visual Arts, LEGO Robotics, Music, Stock Market, Theater Drama, and Dual Language, as well as extracurricular clubs for music, cheerleading, soccer, computer coding, CHAMPS Sports and chess.
Visual Arts
Visual Arts talent classes are designed for the beginner to more advanced students so that they may work side by side. From 6th grade to 8th grade, students focus on learning the Elements of Arts and the Principles of Design while creating projects throughout the year that may include drawing, painting, collage, 2-D design, and the creation of 3-dimensional works. Students who choose to take two or three years of visual arts classes will leave with a solid foundation of art concepts and art making.
LEGO Robotics
LEGO Robotics talent classes learn basic computer coding for LEGO Mindstorm Robots using EV3 technology. Challenge competitions range from robotic speed racing to a SUMO competition throughout the course.
Music
Music talent classes explore all facets of music, from acquiring and developing instrumental, vocal, and performance skills, to creating music through composition and improvisation, to listening to and discussing music of diverse genres, eras, and cultures.
Theater Drama
In the Theater Drama talent classes “all the world's a stage...and one in his time plays many parts.” Mr. Biggin will be the Teacher and you will be the Star! Personal and artistic expression will inspire a lifelong love of the Performing Arts. Bravo! Now, on with the Show!
I.S. 93 Music Club
The I.S. 93 Music Club, spearheaded and co-founded by students, is a team of students who are particularly focused on music performance. The Music Club performs frequently, both in the school and in the greater Ridgewood community, with appearances at Trans-Pecos, the Ridgewood Historical Society's Harvest Festival, and the school's 100th Anniversary Celebration.
Chess Club
The Chess Club meets on Wednesdays after school and hosts students from 6th, 7th, and 8th grade who are willing to learn and teach the game to each other. Chess is believed to improve children's focusing, visualizing, planning ahead, socializing, and weighing options.
Soccer Team
The I.S. 93 Soccer Team is coached by Mr. Yalcin. The team plays against other local middle schools throughout Queens and Brooklyn. Only students who have good behavior and are in good academic standing are allowed to participate on the team.
CHAMPS Sports and Fitness Program
CHAMPS is a New York City Department of Education initiative that promotes physical activity during the critical middle school years. The name stands for Cooperative, Healthy, Active, Motivated, and Positive students. At I.S. 93 we coach soccer in the fall, volleyball in the winter, and basketball in the spring. Practice is from 7:00 to 8:00 AM in the gymnasium, before the school day begins. All students are invited once they have signed the permission slip provided by the coach.
Cheerleaders
The I.S. 93 Cheerleaders are a competitive extracurricular group of students from grades 6 to 8 who perform at local competitions and most I.S. 93 sporting events. All members practice weekly to learn the fundamentals of the sport, including dance, tumbling, and stunts.
100 years in Ridgewood
I.S. 93 is a historic place that has served the Ridgewood community for more than 100 years.
