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Our Mission

 Public School 249K The Caton School
 
Vision Statement
It is our vision to provide a coherent, rigorous academic curriculum that will focus on academic achievement, personal character, clear curriculum choices, opportunities to innovate and college readiness. 
 
Mission Statement
The mission of our school is to promote the Six Exceptional Systems:
 
1.   Culture of Universal Achievement
2.   Collaboration
3.   Standards Alignment
4.   Assessment
5.   Data Analysis
6.   Intervention/Acceleration/Enrichment/ Technology
 
P.S. 249 creates a college readiness culture, focuses on the growth of each student, sets high expectations, involves parents and community and always seeks to improve.

News & Announcements

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504 Non Discrimination

Please see the attached link with information containing the DOE's Non Discrimination policy.
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Reading Info/Back to School Giveaway

Please click on the link to our Parent Education page to learn more about different community events and details about your child's education.
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PTA/Town Hall Meeting

Please see the flyer with information on our upcoming PTA and Town Hall meeting on September 18th

Calendar

What's Happening at PS 249

The vision of our school is to prepare and motivate students by instilling in them critical reasoning skills, respect for themselves and one another and a commitment to excellence, kindness and perseverance.