Mark twain middle school coney island

Mark Twain Intermediate School for the Gifted & Talented sets itself apart from others because of its dual mission. Students are immersed in an environment of academic rigor blended with a full visual art and performing arts experience, all in an extremely supportive environment. Twain is organized into clusters, or mini-schools, of four classes with a team of teachers assigned to each. Clusters are scheduled for conference periods to facilitate interdisciplinary planning, data analysis and communication with parents to discuss student progress. This helps teachers and families strategize and focus their instruction to suit individual student needs. Cluster teachers ensure that tutoring and/or enrichment is made available to students during regularly scheduled lunch periods.

Every child is involved in the in-depth study of a Talent area. Talent teachers often have the students for two or even all three years which establishes strong relationships and excelle