Families will have a chance to explore the City School District of Albany’s unique elementary school choices at online open houses this week.
In addition to outstanding neighborhood schools, district offers families three themed magnet schools and a bilingual Spanish-English program. Check them out at these virtual open houses.
Monday, March 7 – 6 p.m.
Thomas O’Brien Academy of Science and Technology (TOAST)
Pre-K-grade 5 • (518) 475-6875 • Lincoln Park
At TOAST, science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) are integrated across all subject areas. Students use curiosity, discovery, observation, problem-solving, inquiry and creativity to reach their educational goals.
TOAST's open house will feature a video presentation at 6 p.m. followed by a live Q&A session. Link to both here.
Tuesday, March 7 – 6 p.m.
Bilingual Dual Language Program at Edmund O’Neal School of Excellence
Pre-K-grade 5 • (518) 475-6750 • 50 Lark St.
Children enter this unique program speaking either English or Spanish, and they leave speaking, reading and writing in both!
The Dual Language open house will feature a video presentation followed by a live Q&A session. You can link to the event here.
Wednesday, March 8 – 6 p.m.
Montessori Magnet School
Pre-K-grade 5 • (518) 475-6675 • 45 Tremont St.
Montessori seeks to educate students in a way that incorporates all five senses, creates a warm and inviting community and encourages students to give their best efforts.
The Montessori Magnet School open house will consist of live presentations and will include a Q&A session. You can link to the event here.
Thursday, March 9 – 6 p.m.
Albany School of Humanities (ASH)
Pre-K-grade 5 • (518) 475-6575 • 108 Whitehall Road
ASH views education through a humanities lens, meaning students learn through lessons in art, music, theater and visual arts. This focus is incorporated daily across all subject areas.
ASH’s open house will feature a video presentation at 6 p.m. followed by a live Q & A session. You can link to the event here.
More about magnet schools
Magnet schools are open to children throughout Albany, and admission is determined through two lotteries: one for prekindergarteners and one for older students.
Families need to apply for the lotteries, and the deadline to submit applications is March 18. The lotteries will be held April 13.
