About Us

Come Grow with Us at Linden Tree!

 blue, green and purple school logoAt Linden Tree, you’ll find a warm, nurturing environment where your child can grow to their full potential. We focus on the whole child, with a personalized approach that combines rigorous academics with a strong focus on social and emotional learning. We work hard to meet the individual needs of EVERY child, so they can become confident leaders and citizens ready to take their place in a changing world.

Curriculum

We use EL Education, Fundations, and Heggery for our literacy curriculum and Illustrative Math for mathematics. All curricula materials support our Magnet theme of global leadership, innovation, and discovery. We are fostering a growth mindset that encourages students to be advocates of global issues and come up with ways to address these concerns that affect others on a larger scale. This way of thinking will prepare our students for a competitive economy where creative and innovative learners thrive!

Behavior & Policy Standards

Linden Tree's Guiding Principles 

Positive Behavior Intervention Support is a school-wide initiative to promote academic growth and appropriate behavior. This program serves as a school-wide strategy for helping all students grow into thoughtful citizens of The Bronx and the world. 

What Does It Mean To Be A Global Leader?

At Linden Tree Elementary, we prepare our students to be well-rounded global citizens.

Our Global Leaders celebrate diverse cultures and backgrounds, connect learning to the real world, and develop 21st-Century skills for today’s connected world.

  • "As a global leader I will help all people get the resources they need so that they can have better lives"
  • "As a global leader I will create a cleaning robot that will pick up any litter on the ground"
  • "As an innovator I want to find new ways to travel to the moon and stars!"
  • "As a global leader I will create a cleaning robot that will pick up any litter on the ground"
  • "As a global leader I want to create a clean planet."

Think Global.

Our Magnet School program is focused on developing “Global Leaders of Innovation and Discovery.” What does this mean?

  • A celebration of global cultures—especially the many countries and cultures our students and their families come from!
  • A focus on real-world connectionsthat make the grade level curriculum more meaningful and engaging.
  • An integrated, transdisciplinary curriculum that makes connections across content areas.

We use EL Education for our literacy curriculum and Bridges for math. All curricula materials support our Magnet theme of global leadership, innovation, and discovery. We are fostering a growth mindset that encourages students to be advocates of global issues and come up with ways to address these concerns that affect others on a larger scale. This way of thinking will prepare our students for a competitive economy where creative and innovative learners thrive!

Why Magnet?

Linden Tree is proud to be part of the NYC DOE Magnet School program. What does that mean for you and your child?

  • Additional resources funded through a Federal Magnet School grant, including special programs and state-of-the-art technology
  • High-quality curriculum that infuses grade-level standards with our magnet school theme
  • Hands-on activities grounded in Project-Based Learning (PBL), a student-led, inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning.
  • A technology-infused curriculum that develops 21st-century skills, including collaboration, communication, and critical and creative thinking.
  • A personalized, nurturing environment that differentiates instruction for the needs of each child and welcomes active family involvement.
  • Music and art instruction from full-time, certified teachers and a certified physical education teacher.

Innovation and Discovery Lab

Students can create, invent and learn new skills in our state-of-the-art Innovation and Discovery Lab!

The lab is stocked with the technology and materials students need to let their imaginations soar.

  • 3D printers
  • Multi-media production equipment
  • Hydroponics

Extra-Curricular Programs

We offer a variety of after-school student clubs for fun, enrichment and friendship.

  • Debate Team
  • STEM Challenges
  • Jewelry Making
  • Soapbox Derby
  • NYS Exam Preparation

After-School Care

We partner with Ultimate Enrichment to offer after-school care for families who need it. The monthly cost is $270. per child. They accept HRA, ACS and Union vouchers. The Ultimate Enrichment after-school program consists of a three-part curriculum:

  • Sports-specific instruction and skill training
  • Performing and visual arts
  • Homework assistance and academic enrichment

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Getting Here

Linden Tree is located at 1551 Castle Hill Avenue, bordering the Westchester Square area and Parkchester section of the Bronx, a quiet family-friendly area with nearby shops and restaurants.

  • Our school is conveniently located just a short walk away from the 6 train at Castle Hill Avenue.
  • We're also easily accessible by car, nestled nearby the Cross Bronx Expressway, Hutchinson River Parkway, I-95, and I-295.
  • Our families enjoy regular community activities, as well as local attractions such as the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden.