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P.S. 241 Emma L. Johnston

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A 3K-GRADE 5 COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Cultivating Lifelong

Learners

In the heart of Crown Heights—a Community School where high expectations are held with great care.

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D.A.R.E. STUDENT VALUES

At P.S. 241, we D.A.R.E. our students to succeed.

Dedic­ation

Showing up for the work, every day.

Achieve­ment

Goals named, tracked, and celebrated.

Responsibility

Ownership of learning and of each other.

Engage­ment

Voice in the classroom and the community.

D.A.R.E. PEDAGOGICAL APPROACH

Our teaching and instruction are guided by rigor and care.

Differenti­ation

Instruction shaped to each learner.

Account­able Talk & Assess­ment

Evidence in every conversation.

Rubrics & Rigor

Clear standards, visible to families.

Encourage­ment

High expectations held with warmth.

Why P.S. 241?

Community School Model

Integrated health, vision screenings, and family support resources.

Enriched Learning

NYC Reads literacy focus, STEM, Mandarin, and visual arts.

Parent Partnership

Active PTA, regular family workshops, and open communication.

Dedicated Early Childhood Facility

Self-contained early-learning indoor/outdoor space allowing young learners a focused transition into school life.

Multilingual Support

Reflecting our diverse community, we provide support for non-English primary languages spoken in the district.

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OUR MISSION

“To provide thought-provoking, data-driven instruction for all students in a culturally responsive environment, address their unique social-emotional and academic needs, by exposing them to a variety of research-proven technology-based resources, with the sole purpose of developing lifelong learners and productive members of a global society.”

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