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The Bath Beach School
Welcome to The Bath Beach School
Jared Shapiro, Principal
April Danks, Assistant Principal
Samantha Premmana, Assistant Principal
Our mission is to educate, inspire, and support students in a collaborative learning environment. By fostering a strong home-school partnership, we help each child thrive, develop a love of learning, and gain the skills needed to become a lifelong learner and responsible, contributing citizen.
High School Information
NYCDOE State of Our Schools
NYC Public Schools is excited to introduce a new Accountability Tool designed to keep families, students, and the community informed about how our schools are performing. This tool provides clear, up-to-date information about our schools’ progress and highlights the work being done to support every student’s success.
The Accountability Tool focuses on three key commitments:
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Keeping students safe and well – Ensuring a safe, supportive, and healthy environment for learning.
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Supporting our educators – Providing teachers and staff with the resources, training, and support they need to thrive.
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Empowering families – Giving families the information and tools to actively engage in their child’s education.
We encourage you to click below to explore the reports and learn more about how our schools are making a difference in the lives of students every day. Your engagement and feedback are essential as we work together to ensure the best possible education for every child in NYC.
Books of The Month: December 2025
The Stowell family is abuzz with holiday excitement, and Frankie, the youngest boy, is the most excited of all. But there's a cloud over the joyous season: Tomorrow is Christmas Eve, and Pa hasn't returned yet from his trip to Lansing. He promised to bring back the oranges for the mantelpiece. Every year, there are nine of them nestled among the evergreens, one for each of the children. But this year, heavy snows might mean no oranges . . . and, worse, no Pa!
Charles wants to find a wish tree. His brother and sister don't believe there is such a thing, but his trusty companion Boggan is ready to join Charles on a journey to find out. Along the way, they discover that wishes can come true in the most unexpected ways.