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At North Star Academy, we empower scholars to grow, lead, and thrive in a supportive, culturally rich community.

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January 19: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, schools closed ~~ January 27: Spring Semester begins ~~ January 19: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, schools closed ~~ January 27: Spring Semester begins ~~

Welcome to
North Star Academy

At North Star Academy, our scholars flourish in a supportive, culturally vibrant community where every learner shines. Together—with our dedicated staff and valued partners like University Settlement—we champion academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and student empowerment.

Our House System

Four Houses, One Goal: Together We Shine Together

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Eid al-Fitr
Memorial Day
Eid al-Adha
Anniversary Day/Chancellor's Conference Day for staff development
Juneteenth
Last day of school for students

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Feb 16
Midwinter Recess
Midwinter Recess, schools closed
Mar 5
Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers
Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers; students in these schools dismissed three hours early
Mar 20
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr, schools closed
Apr 2
Spring Recess schools closed
Spring Recess schools closed
May 7
Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers
Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers
May 25
Memorial Day
Memorial Day, schools closed
May 27
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha, schools closed
Jun 4
Anniversary Day/Chancellor's Conference Day for staff development
Anniversary Day/Chancellor's Conference Day for staff development; students do not attend
Jun 5
Clerical Day
Clerical Day for elementary schools, middle schools, K-12 schools, and standalone D75 programs; students in these schools do not attend
Jun 19
Juneteenth
Juneteenth, schools closed
Jun 26
Last day of school for students
Last day of school for students
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Extended Learning Through
University Settlement

Through our long-standing partnership with University Settlement, M.S. 340 North Star Academy offers a dynamic Extended Day Program designed to nurture the whole child. Running weekdays from 2:40 PM to 5:40 PM, the program brings safe, engaging, and culturally responsive enrichment right to our school community.

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M.S. 340

North Star Academy

227 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Phone: 718-857-5516

Fax: 718-230-5479

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