Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72

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The Catherine and Count Basie Magnet School for Multimedia and Performing Arts, the Jewel of Jamaica, is the premier middle school of South Jamaica, Queens. We meet each childs needs through a rigorous project-based, culturally responsive, and interdisciplinary curriculum that utilizes multimedia and performing arts. Our students will develop their academic and performing talents while engaging in a high-quality STEAM program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). We offer advanced Algebra and Living Environment Regents courses. Our school benefits from a community of qualified staff with years of experience who cater to students educational and social-emotional needs. As a multimedia and performing arts magnet school, students will have the ability to showcase their talents in Broadway Jr. musicals, dance shows, and musical performances. In our elective classes, students will learn the essentials of podcasting, visual and fashion design, and culinary arts. As a community school, we offer free after-school, dental, vision, family support and counseling services, Our extracurricular`s include school musical, drumline, podcasting club, dance, Creative Corner, digital media, Student Council, Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS), peer mediation, Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), Jazzy Jewels, Male Mentoring Clubs, entrepreneurship club, step team, basketball, volleyball, badminton. We hope you will consider joining our family as we work toward the common goal of supporting all scholars.

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