Mission and Vision

P.S. 209 Vision

P.S. 209 serves as the anchor to future academic success through engaging students in experiential learning tasks, implementing rigorous state standards aligned curricula, creating a safe and nurturing environment, and fostering a collaborative community that will establish each student’s path towards a love of learning, a growth mindset, college and career readiness, and joy.

Focus Priorities

Know Every Family Well

Gather and Utilize Data

Focus on Foundational Skills

Increase Achievement for Level 1 Students

Cultivate and Embed Joy

Theory of Action/ Instructional Focus

If students engage in ongoing Culturally and Historically Responsive experiential learning tasks, then they will construct their own knowledge and understanding of their world and apply it to their learning. 

 

Experience it! 

Explore. Learn. Grow.

PS 209 Offers:

•Pre-K through 2nd Grade
•High achievement scores in reading and math
•Special Education services
•English as a New Language services
•Residencies in art, dance and music
•Technology in every classroom