The 30th Avenue School (G&T Citywide)

The 30th Avenue School (G&T Citywide) is a middle school in Astoria, NY, located at 28-37 29th St. It serves as a K-8 Citywide Gifted & Talented School operating under the name Q300. The institution maintains a Lower Division campus at 28-37 29th St., 4th Floor in Astoria, and an Upper Division campus at 31-51 21st St., 5th Floor in Long Island City. The school year is 2026-2027.

The educational approach centers on inquiry-based learning, data-driven decision making, and the inclusion of diverse student identities. Students engage in active knowledge building to understand the world and their communities. The curriculum emphasizes collaboration, responsible action, and academic success alongside social development. Learners are expected to be prepared, complete tasks timely, and work in effective teams to solve problems. The school aims to graduate students who use their gifts to support their communities and engage responsibly with others. A Parent Coordinator, Jenny Lando, supports the school community. The institution provides information on school food, nutrition, and New York State testing.

Extracurricular offerings include a chess team open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced players. The team helps students become better decision makers and creative thinkers while gaining real-world experience and maturity. The school also hosts a math team for students in grades 5 through 8. This after-school enrichment program practices problem-solving skills and abstract concepts beyond the classroom. Students on the math team have won team and individual awards in various competitions. Additionally, the debate team engages students in structured discussions on topics ranging from current events to philosophical dilemmas. The debate team focuses on the development of public speaking, research, and critical thinking skills.

The 30th Avenue School (G&T Citywide) provides specialized K-8 gifted and talented programming for students in Astoria.

The school sits on 29th St in Astoria, NY, just steps from the Q300 - Lower Division Campus and P.S. 17Q - Henry David Thoreau School. It is also near the Welcome to Queens public artwork and Athens Square.

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• Chess Team
• Debate Team
• Gifted & Talented Education
• Math Team
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