The PS 54 Mission

• Ensuring children are accepted, respected, and celebrated

• Encouraging  a strong home-school connection

• Preparing students  to meet the challenges of the 21st century

• Developing classrooms rich in literacy, mathematics, social studies, science, the arts and technology

• Providing children with opportunities for real world explorations and discoveries

Quick Facts

• 245 students, Pre-K-5
• Average Class size: 20 students
• Teacher : Student Ratio: 1:10
• English Language Learners: 14%
• —K-2 Dual Language Spanish/English classes
• —K-5 English as a Second Language services (ESL)
• Special Education: 18%
• —Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT)
• —Sp Ed Teacher Support Services (SETSS)
• —Speech, Occupational& Physical Therapy, Counseling

Schoolwide Programs, Initiatives and Partnerships

• Teachers College Reading & Writing Curriculum

• Envision Math Curriculum

• Lightsail eBooks (Linking technology & literacy)

• 1-to-1 iPads for all students in grades 3-5

• Compass Pathblazer Learning

• STEM curriculum work with City College – Gary Benenson

• The Materials for the Arts- In school residency  (Pre K – 5)

• Brooklyn Children’s Museum – Animal Study and Block Study

• Liberty Science Center – (Grades 1 & 5 – on site & Museum Based Program)

• Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Sail & Tideland programs