Our Vision
"We nurture the collective joy of learning and individual spirit within each child"
- Mr. Stephen Rubenacker
Our vision is to be the top independent private school providing students in Early Learning through 8th grade with a rigorous and compelling academic program that focuses on character, confidence, knowledge and innovation through a robust set of programs emphasizing a strong foundation in reading, writing and math as well as STEAM, foreign languages, public speaking, environmental science, and US and global citizenship. Our students will be high-achieving, critical and creative thinkers who are happy and well-balanced with a life-long love of learning.
Our School
Toddlers (two years old) through Eighth Grade
A coeducational, non-denominational, high-school preparatory school
245 students
Located in picturesque West Islip, Long Island NY
Academic Curriculum
The Bridges Academy's program of academics is a challenging, interdisciplinary approach to learning. These subjects are taught at all grade levels:
Language Arts . Spanish . French . Mandarin . Character Education
Social Studies . Visual Arts . STEAM/Technology
Math . Music .Science . Theatre . Public Speaking
Subjects such as writing, Engineering and Design, public speaking, and Wellness are added to the curriculum as the students progress through the grades.
In addition, all students participate in our character education programs – a variety of character-building programs and events such as Character Counts, community service projects, Town Meetings and the Buddy Program, that teach ethical values and develop each student’s sense of self.
The Bridges
Academy Campus
Many classrooms are sized between eight hundred to over one thousand square feet
MakerSpace is a hands-on learning space that encourages “real world” exploration and project-based learning activities similar to those found in the workplace
A full-size gym and performing arts stage
A greenhouse and outdoor lunch area for the older students when weather permits
School fields utilized for after school clubs, recess and outdoor learning when weather permits
2 Outdoor Playgrounds and 1 Indoor playground
Hours
Toddler Program (2 years old)
Monday/Wednesday/Friday (3-day) 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday (2 day) 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Nursery Program (3 years old)
Monday - Friday (5-day) 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Enrichment Program
Monday - Friday (2,3,4, or 5 days) 12:00 p.m - 3 p.m.
Pre-K Program (4 years old)
Monday - Friday (5-day Full) 9 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday (5-day Half) 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Enrichment Program for Half day
Monday - Friday (2,3 or 4 days) 12:00 p.m - 3 p.m.
Kindergarten – Eighth Grade:
The school day runs from 8 a.m.-2:50 p.m.
Our Clubs
*Clubs range from approximately $150-$225 per session. Club offerings change seasonally and are subject to availability and enrollment.
Chess Club
Basketball Club
Geography Bee
Piano Keyboard Club
Volleyball Club
Craft Club
Math Olympiads
Art Club
Lego Club
Greenhouse Club
History Bee Club
TACHS Review Club
STEAM/tech Club
Drama Club
Soccer Club
Yearbook Club
Kickball Club
"It's amazing. My daughter started in nursery and is now going to first grade. My youngest daughter starts toddler class there this fall. It's a home away from home, one big family. Best decision I made."