P.S. 23 at Hillside Psych Hospital program are both academic and social as the children prepare for their transition to the Middle School. Each child’s individual contribution within a larger group becomes even more significant as she/he participates in an exciting year of special activities. P.S. 23 students explore an enriched curriculum throughout the content areas. Students are utilizing the relationship between reading, writing, listening, and speaking to express their independent thoughts. They must master, integrate, and apply the skills and knowledge acquired in the early elementary grades. The students’ abilities are evaluated through formalized state assessments in Social Studies, and English Language Arts.