I.S. 281 Joseph B. Cavallaro Home

For more than 45 years, the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth has stood at the forefront of gifted education. Founded on the vision of identifying and supporting the brightest young scholars, CTY has grown from its home in Baltimore to include locations across the United States, as well as dynamic virtual classrooms.

Good morning Cavallaro families,

I hope you had an enjoyable 3-day weekend and took advantage of the beautiful fall weather.

Hello! Congratulations to your child on completing the i-Ready Diagnostic!

Students will engage in following activities: 3D Printing, Lego WeDo, Lego EV3, Hydroponics, Flight Simulators.

The Cavallaro STEM program with a concentration in Technology will focus on several major concepts relating to STEM and building 21st Century skills.

STEM ENGINEERING at IS 281 is all about preparing you for the Challenges of the Future.  Students learn and implement the Engineering Design Process in their everyday lives.

The STEM Math Talent Program is a perfect opportunity for students to learn about financial literacy, investing and entrepreneurship.

Through a formal study of a range of styles, techniques and genres, including their own social dances, students expand their perception of dance and demonstrate a variety of skills.

Students in Vocal Music will not only learn how to sing, but they will learn the basics of Music Theory and how to read basic sheet music.

Students learn the fundamental building blocks of art and how it relates to all art media. Those that have prior experience with art will have opportunities to advance their level to suit individual needs, while beginners will be able to accomplish new goals.

Our Athletics talent program is aligned with the New York State Learning Standards for Physical Education.