Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Exceed Upper located? How can I get there?

Exceed Upper is co-located on the 4th floor of P.S.375 Jackie Robinson School at 46 McKeever Place, Brooklyn, NY 11225.

We are right off of the Prospect Park Subway stop where the B, Q, and S trains come in. We are also accessible by the Franklin Avenue subway stop where the 2, 3, 4, and 5 trains come in. Additionally, the B48, B16 and B41 all stop within a 5 minute walk to the school.

What are the school hours?

Exceed school days run from 7:45am - 3:32pm, except on Wednesdays when scholars are dismissed at 1:50pm. Scholars are dismissed at 1:50pm each Wednesday to allow time for faculty and staff professional development.

What is the typical academic schedule for scholars?

In a typical day, Exceed scholars can expect to have 60 minute core content classes (ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science), 60 minutes of Enrichment (Yoga, Music, or Gym), and 50 minutes of Small Group Instruction.

What support services are available to my scholar?

• ICT services in Reading, Math, and Writing

• SETTS

• Individual and Group Counseling

What other school-related activities are offered?

• Enrichment: Each term students get to preference their enrichment class

  • • We are currently offering yoga, music, and gym

• Field Trips: We take 1-2 field trips a term

  • • Previous trips include: annual ice skating/roller skating trip in Prospect Park, museum trips, college visits, and for 8th graders a 3 day-2 night trip to Washington D.C

• Genius Hour: Teachers co-lead a subject they are passionate about and scholars have the opportunity to choose which aligns with their interests.

  • • Previous Genius Hours include: Dance, Cartooning, Anime Club, Yearbook, DIY Club, and Musical Theater