North Side School students study from a core curriculum areas of mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts are presented in a holistic fashion that goes well beyond the New York State curriculum requirements. Themes on issues related to the core areas are introduced and developed by the classroom teacher. Children in grades K-4 receive instruction in the core curriculum areas as well as in physical education, art, music, and library. These themes are further enhanced by the school's T.I.M.E. Zone staff where North Side's students are introduced to Technology, Information-Media and Enrichment through several over-arching topics.
Students who may need additional support, and include teaching English as a second language, speech, and reading. Instruction is presented in a manner that helps to develop good character, self-awareness, and a sense of self-worth. Academic as well as special area teachers foster aesthetic appreciation. Opportunities for cooperative learning and individual instruction are presented daily, and students are encouraged to be active participants in their own learning. Special assemblies and field trips help to enhance the core curriculum areas.
