M.S. 51 William Alexander

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Admissions

For fall 2027 entry · from MySchools, checked October 15

• William Alexander Middle School (M.S. 51) (K051M), K051M

  Open — Students are randomly selected

  Diversity in Admissions: Applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch, applicants living in temporary housing, and/or English Language Learners will be considered first for 52% of seats. For the remaining 48% of seats, all students will be considered.

Clubs, arts and sports

Music

Band/Brass/Percussion/Woodwinds, Chorus/Singing, Glee Club

Visual & performing arts

Creative Writing, Dance, Dance Foundations and History, Traditional and Studio Art

STEM

Lego Robotics, Math Team, Robotics, Science Club, STEM, Urban Advantage

Sports & fitness

Basketball, Dance, Fitness, Physical Education, Soccer, Volleyball

Academics

Algebra I, Foreign Language, French, Health, Homework Help, Library, Math, Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School Biology ACC, Middle School ELA ACC, Middle School Framework US History ACC, Saturday Academy, Science, Spanish, Specialized High School Test Preparation, Tutoring, US History, World Languages (Middle School Accelerated), World Languages (Middle School)

Clubs & leadership

Book Club, Book Club, Chess, Chess, Cooking, Debate, Gardening, Green Team, Leadership, Peer Mediation, Peer Mediation, Restorative Circles, Spelling Bee, Student Council, Student Council, Talent Show, Yearbook

Programs

Field Trips, Free After School Program, Saturday Programs, Summer Session

About the school

Students enjoy an inclusive and engaging, learning environment, supported by experienced faculty. We provide our students with an honors program, including Algebra, Biology, U.S. History & Government & English regents in grade 8. Our program offers a three-year, in-depth study of drama, instrumental music, dance chorus, art or photography. Students can study Chinese, French or Spanish over two to three year Accelerated Language and Culture course, preparing them for the High School Proficiency exam. Social-emotional supports include three guidance counselors and two social workers, and our after school enrichment and leadership programs. The MS51 student government consists of class mayors, a school president, vice-president and congress. Our social emotional, academic and artistic programs prepare our students for the best high schools in NYC! Over 85% of our 8th graders are matched to one of their top choices. Parents have a strong voice in the School Leadership Team and Parent Association, fundraising and volunteering opportunities. Our captive lunch allows student to use the outdoor campus to recharge. Our students also enjoy overnight trips, field trips, and community service opportunities. Students from low-income households, students in temporary housing and English Language Learners (ELLs) have an admissions priority for 52%of seats at this schools. Diversity in Admissions (DIA): Priority to applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch, students in temporary housing and English Language Learners for 52% of seats. Diversity in Admissions (DIA): Priority to applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch, students in temporary housing and English Language Learners for 52% of seats.

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