BDA Uniform
6th Grade: Gold polo
7th Grade: White polo
8th Grade: Burgundy polo
Plain Black pants for all students
sweatpants or khakis (no leggings).
Gym Uniform: Black sweatpants
& black t-shirt
Dance Uniform: Black sweatpants or leotards & black t-shirt.
WHO WE ARE
Vision Statement
Bronx Dance Academy is a performing arts middle school committed to creating a culture of rigor, respect, collaboration and creativity. These core values will allow all students to develop a strong sense of self, critical thinking skills, and unlock their creative potential. Our students will be able to apply these unique talents and perspectives to create a force of positive change within their communities and the world.
At Bronx Dance Academy, we teach concepts and content in ways that make learning meaningful and interesting and to encourage students to apply the skills they’ve learned in real-life contexts. Our primary goal is to assist students in becoming self-directed learners who are able to demonstrate, articulate and apply skills they have learned.
We are a school-community that sets and maintains high academic standards and expectations for every child. Teachers will be supported by the administrative team and it is their role to build on prior knowledge, life experience and interest to achieve learning goals for all students. Teacher’s reflect on their teaching practices and actively engage in purposeful learning activities that encourage constructive interaction among students.
Teachers at BDA maintain a safe learning environment in which all students are treated fairly and respectfully. We embrace parents as partners and share leadership to enrich our school community. Our goal is for teachers, staff, parents, and students to view themselves as the foundation for our learning community to grow and succeed.
Mission Statement
Bronx Dance Academy's mission is to provide a comprehensive and nurturing learning environment where all students excel. Our focus is on raising student achievement by infusing the arts into the school’s entire curriculum. Dancing and the visual arts are an important part of the fabric of our school. Staff and parents work collaboratively, to improve the quality of standards-based instruction, while respecting the diversity of our school community.
Instructional Focus
At Bronx Dance Academy we are preparing leaders for college and career through a rigorous thematic curriculum, the preforming arts, and embedded technology. We are focused on using data to drive our instruction, and Increasing engagement through discussion about culturally relevant texts and topics.
Our students deepen their knowledge of mathematical concepts and reading comprehension across all content areas through our thematic curriculum, exploring the themes of: identity, change, community and relationships, and perseverance.