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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.
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2025 Testing Dates

Please see the attached flyer with the dates for this years NYS ELA & Math exams.
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Test Prep

Families, please see the attached flyer with information about District 17's upcoming Test Prep workshop for parents.
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Debate Tournament

Families, please see the attached flyer with more information about District 17's upcoming debate tournament.
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Testing Virtual Workshop

Please see the attached flyer with more information about a virtual workshop regarding ELA & Math State Testing
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Emergency Planning Workshop

Please see the attached flyer with information about a workshop regarding emergency planning for undocumented residents
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Family Workshop

Please see the attached information regarding a workshop for families looking to help their students perform better in Math.
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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.
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