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1943 Brown Street Brooklyn, NY 11229 goodshepherdbklyn.org
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After taking the helm at Good Shepherd, Principal John
O’Brien set out to achieve some big goals. According to
O’Brien, “My vision is to continue providing academic
excellence along with strong values while expanding our
teaching practices to provide a more dynamic learning
environment for our students.”
Good Shepherd has seen some major updates in recent
years. Most notably, the addition of a new STEM lab
featuring state of the art equipment, providing students in
K-8 an enhanced inquiry-based learning experience. In
addition, the redesigned computer lab includes a smart TV
and new layout that will enhance student-teacher
engagement. Plus, the academy has achieved a one-to-one
Chromebook ratio for all middle school students, an
initiative O’Brien hopes to expand to all grades.
Additional highlights of the Academy include:
• Opportunity for eighth-grade students to take ninth
grade algebra and earth science
• Foreign language instruction in Spanish
• New highly effective early learning programs Mathletics
and SuperKids
• Strong sports program including track, swimming,
basketball, softball, baseball
• Robust music arts program with additional option for
band instruction
• Extracurricular activities and clubs such as
newspaper, chess, service, crochet, board games, art
& crafts
• Option for early morning drop off and after-care
• JPK Program for three year olds, with full day and
part time options
At Good Shepherd Academy, every child is cared for,
loved and valued. The atmosphere is another key to
the success that O’Brien fosters. He says, “With
dedicated faculty, supportive families and enthusiastic
learners, we are all collaborating to form young men
and women who will embrace their faith, serve their
community and succeed in their future endeavors.”
Parents truly appreciate the open door policy that
O’Brien believes is the foundation to success. In a
recent survey of parents one remarked “The teachers
and administration know and care for each student,
and take a personal interest in seeing them succeed
academically and socially.”
To see the school in person, there will be a special
open house on January 26th at 11:30am.
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