THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MIDDLE SCHOOL IS 277

32-02 Junction BoulevardEast Elmhurst NY 11369T: 718 335 7500www.armstrong227q.com

VOCAL MUSIC

• Wide range of musical styles (classical, Broadway, modern)

• Participation in Queens Choral Festival, NYSSMA, MEANYC All-County Festival

• Acceptance into LaGuardia, Frank Sinatra, PPAS, Talent Unlimited and Special Music School

VISUAL ARTS

• All students experience visual arts classes during their time at LAMS

• Students have the opportunity to showcase their work gallery-style in our Annual Art Shows

• Interested seniors can extend their arts education through our Art Portfolio elective in order to further hone skills and prepare for art school auditions for top schools such as LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts, Frank Sinatra High School, and Talent Unlimited H.S

COLLEGE PARTNERSHIPS

• We actively partner with colleges to prepare our students for the demands of college and careers in the 21st century

• Our 7th grade students visit college campuses through our College 4 All Initiative

• 7th and 8th Grade students take part in the (STEP) Science and Technology Entry Program through our partnership with Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

• Other partnerships include: Queens College, Columbia University, NYU, Hofstra University, and York College

GROWTH MINDSET

• Throughout their time at LAMS, students cultivate a Growth Mindset where they are taught positive-thinking strategies to help them realize that they can achieve their goals through hard work

• Teachers have been formally trained in Carol Dweck’s neuroscientific approach of Growth Mindset

• Our goal is to move students beyond their own expectations by altering their self-perception of their abilities and perceived limitations

What starts here will change the world!

DRAMA

After-school musical theatre production open to all students.

Past productions: • Annie, Jr.• High School Musical, Jr.• Seussical, Jr.• Into the Woods, Jr.• Once Upon a Mattress, G2K• Bye, Bye Birdie, YPE• The Little Mermaid, Jr.• Legally Blonde, Jr.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

• Band, Orchestra and Little Kids Rock program

• Perform in Winter and Spring Concerts

• Acceptance into LaGuardia, Frank Sinatra, and Talent Unlimited

WHAT STARTS HERE WILL CHANGE THE WORLD

IS 227THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MIDDLE SCHOOL

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School Profile

The Louis Armstrong Middle School (LAMS) opened in 1979 in collaboration with Queens College.

The purpose of establishing the school was to bring together a culturally diverse group of students from the borough of Queens to educate them academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Over 35 years later we continue to be firmly committed to this mission!

Our students come from over 100 different countries and speak approximately 67 different languages. About 5% of our students are enrolled in ENL (English as a New Language) classes and 14% of our students receive Instructional Support Services in accordance with their Individualized Education Plans. We are proud to be a barrier-free school allowing physical and curricular access for all students. Student selection is based upon a lottery application process. We provide bus services to all parts of Queens.

Louis Armstrong Middle School celebrates strong student achievement and high expectations for all members of our school community. We provide a nurturing and supportive environment with an emphasis on STEM and the arts. New York State Department of Education designated our school as “A New York State Reward School” for five consecutive years. We significantly surpass Queens public schools on the New York State ELA and Mathematics Tests on a consistent basis. For the past three years, New York City Department of Education has recognized us as a “Respect for All School.”

The school was named to honor the great jazz musician and singer, Louis Armstrong. Louis and his wife, Lucille lived in the local area. As the school is named after Louis Armstrong, there is a firm commitment to the arts, which research has shown increases student performance and achievement. Many of our graduates go on to attend The Frank Sinatra School of the Arts, LaGuardia High School, and New York City Specialized High Schools.

We believe in providing every student an opportunity to succeed academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. What happens here at Louis Armstrong Middle School will change the world!

Rigorous Academics

STEM

Instrumental Music

Fine Arts

Vocal Music

Drama

RIGOROUS INSTRUCTION

LAMS consistently ranks in top 10% of all NYC public schools.

• Small learning communities (Houses) provide personalized attention and instruction

• By 7th grade, all students attend accelerated Math classes. By 8th grade, students become eligible for Living Environment and Algebra Regents classes and credit

• 7th and 8th grade students have the opportunity to attend Foreign Language classes

• All grades and subjects support our Advanced Literacy initiative

STUDENT GOVERNMENT– STUDENT ORGANIZATION

Student Organization Goals:

• Understand the importance of having your voice heard on community events and policy

• Increase understanding of government processes and functions

• Representatives elected from all homerooms and grades to represent their peers

• Class President, Vice President, and other elected officials represent students schoolwide

STEM (SCHOOLWIDE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH)

By graduation, all students engage in rich Computer Science and STEM curriculum.

Robotics Team• Our students participate and consistently

place at Citywide Robotics competition at Jacob Javitz Center

Audio Visual Team• Hands on experience with audio visual

equipment and work on school productions.

Green Team• Our Green Team holds LAMS accountable

to ensure sustainability and Earth-friendly learning and living