ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT · DEA MUSIC & ART
Homeschool PODS
in Staten Island.
PODS complements home education with academics, music, art, STEM, and shared learning experiences at DEA Music & Art in Staten Island.
Learn. Create. Find your community.
ROOM FOR DISCOVERY
Learn. Create.
Find your community.
Academics · arts · STEM. Explore these areas with guidance suited to the current program and student.
Explore academic ideas.
Reading, writing, mathematics, science, geography, history, research, and public speaking extend a family’s home-learning program.
Make and perform.
Music, choir, visual arts, digital projects, and performance preparation give students different ways to express their ideas.
Build alongside others.
STEM, maker activities, collaborative projects, and showcases bring curiosity and peer connection together.
GET TO KNOW THE PROGRAM
Make room for the next discovery.
PODS is an enrichment program that supports home education. It is not a school and does not replace a family’s homeschool program; families remain in control of their educational journey.
Small-group learning creates opportunities to work with peers, explore specialized resources, and share projects. Flexible participation may be available depending on offerings, enrollment, and family needs.
Meet the DEA facultyPLAN YOUR WEEK
PODS schedule · 2026–2027
The published morning schedule runs Tuesday–Friday. Discuss group placement and available participation with DEA.
| Morning | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00–9:30 | S.S. / Geography | Italian | Chess | Chess |
| 9:30–10:00 | English EnrichmentLibrary / Learning Resources | English EnrichmentLibrary / Learning Resources | English EnrichmentLibrary / Learning Resources | English EnrichmentLibrary / Learning Resources |
| 10:15–10:45 | Math | Math | Math | Math |
| 10:45–11:15 | Science / STEM | Science / STEM | Science / STEM | Science / STEM |
| 11:15–11:45 | Writing Across Genres | Writing Across Genres | Writing Across Genres | Writing Across Genres |
Afternoon enrichment · 12:30–2:45
Music Instruments / Advanced Academics
Visual Arts / Advanced Academics
Music Instruments / Choir / Advanced Academics
Visual Arts / Advanced Academics
LET’S MAKE IT PERSONAL
A clear first step.
A little possibility.
Talk with DEA about the learner and the current program before making plans.
Share your starting point.
Tell us the student’s age, interests, experience, and what they hope to explore.
Find a workable fit.
Discuss the class format, teacher, schedule, and participating campus.
Know what comes next.
Confirm tuition, materials, availability, and any trial or assessment arrangements before enrolling.
DEA IN STATEN ISLAND
Find your place to begin.
Start with your preferred campus. Contact DEA to confirm this program’s current locations, teachers, age groups, and schedule; availability varies by campus.
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Grasmere
1481 Hylan BlvdStaten Island, NY 10305Explore this campus
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Eltingville
4350 Hylan BlvdStaten Island, NY 10312Explore this campus
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Bulls Head / Willowbrook
1409 Richmond AveStaten Island, NY 10314Explore this campus
Talk with DEA: (718) 370-7733 · Explore all locations
A LITTLE CLARITY
Good questions.
Helpful answers.
Get to know the program before taking your next step.
Does PODS replace homeschooling?
No. PODS is an enrichment program that complements home education. It is not a school and does not replace the family’s homeschool program.
What does PODS include?
Offerings span academic enrichment, music and performing arts, studio and digital arts, STEM and maker projects, and showcase opportunities.
Can families choose flexible participation?
Flexible options may be available based on program offerings, enrollment, and family needs. Discuss the schedule and desired activities with the team.
What does the program cost, and when is it offered?
Contact DEA for current tuition, session length, class times, materials, and availability. Share the student’s age and the program that interests you so the team can explain the relevant options.
A NEW THING TO DISCOVER