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Principles of Learning In order to meet the state, local and professional standards, P.S. 251 uses the Principles of Learning :

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Organize for Effort

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Clear Expectations

Fair and Credible Evaluations

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Recognition of Accomplishment

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Academic Rigor Accountable Talk

Socializing Intelligence

Self-Management of Learning Learning as Apprenticeship

P.S. 251 is a Pre-K - Grade 5 school in District 22, Region 6, with a student enrollment of approximately 650 students. It is a competitive neighborhood school set in the Flatlands/Canarsie section of Brooklyn. Of its 32 classes, three are self-contained Special Education. There is a small ELL population. All classes are heterogeneously grouped with a gifted class on each grade and a full time inclusion class in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. Literacy P.S. 251 teaches balance literacy through the workshop model, Teachers College Reading and Writing Workshop and is a Collaborative Community of Practice partner school. Mathematics Everyday Mathematics is the math program for grades K-5. Additional initiatives are offered such as The Hundredth Day of school, number facts contests and mathematical related literacy and interactive software. Manipulatives are a key feature in math lessons. The goal is to meet and surpass the new city standards and to extend math proficiency on all New York State tests. Science SCIS and FOSS kits are used in each classroom and great attention is given to hands-on scientific investigation. Social Studies Teachers use Social Studies texts during reading and writing workshop to ensure that State Social Studies standards are covered. Fifth grade teachers prepare their students for the State Social Studies exam using DBQ’s and content area texts.

To cultivate and develop future leaders to be critical thinkers, visionaries, inventors and passionate humanitarians with a determined desire to make a positive impact on society.

To achieve our vision, our mission is to create a safe and positive learning environment that stimulates learning and creativity within all children, which promotes academic excellence, artistic expression and creativity while celebrating diversity.

School Vision

School Vision P.S. 251 Programs and School Wide Initiatives ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Social and Emotional Learning initiative Academic Instructional Intervention Program

Extended Day Morning School Sports Talk Team Teaching ERSSA – Counseling Capped class size in all grades Small Group Instruction Two Hour Literacy Blocks Workshop Model in all content areas Summer School School Paraprofessionals Technology Education New Visions Library A.U.S.S.I.E Professional Development Balance Literacy Room Parent Coordinator Reading Specialist ELL Program Math Specialist Academic Intervention Program IEP Teacher

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New York Cares Substance Abuse (SAPIS) 144 Music Phyllis Rose Dance Troup Brooklyn Ballet Learning Leaders Conflict Resolution LEAP

P.S. 251 The Paerdegat

“Teaching Individuals” Steven Boyer, Principal Sheila Phillip, Assistant Principal

1037 East 54th Street Brooklyn, N.Y. 11234 (718) 251-4110 Fax: (718) 241-3200

Steven Boyer , Principal Nyree Dixon, Assistant Principal Region 6

Parent Involvement at P.S. 251 P.S. 251 seeks to extend the involvement of its parents on every level. There is a very active PTA which works collaboratively with school staff. Parents are encouraged to become involved in both the academic side of school as Learning Leaders, as well as the social aspects in P.S. 251. Our parent coordinator is available to assist our parents, guardians and children. School Mission