School Hours
Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade and Fourth Grade: 8:20 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.
Fifth Grade, Sixth Grade, Seventh Grade, and Eighth Grade – 8:00 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.
PS 71 Welcomes All
Mission Statement
At P.S./M.S. 71 our mission is to educate the whole child to become an independent thinker, a productive citizen, and a compassionate member of society.
Safety requirements 2021-2022
Masks are required. The CDC has updated its guidance to recommend universal mask wearing for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors regardless of vaccination status.
Health Screening Form and Random Temperature Checks: Staff and students are required to complete the health screening form daily before entering the school building.
Our Vision
At PS/MS 71 We Believe that
Every Child, in Every Classroom, Every Day
is entitled to:
• An exemplary public education that is academically challenging,
equitable, and inclusive of all learners
• A safe, nurturing and collaborative learning environment that
promotes independent thinking, problem-solving, and
decision- making
• A school environment that promotes positive self-esteem and
cultivates strong partnerships among students, teachers,
families and the community
• A professional learning community where teachers and
students are engaged, empowered, and inspired to become lifelong
learners
Instructional Focus
All students will write across content areas to demonstrate their ability to think critically and make their thinking visible. Students will use writing to effectively express and communicate their opinions, life experiences, and information.
We believe students learn best through:
1. Modeling
2. Accountable Talk
3. Collaboration
4. Scaffolding
5. Workshop Model
CORE VALUES + SCHOOL NORMS+ MISSION + VISION= CULTURE
Our Core Values: Respect, Perseverance, Excellence
Our School norms:
We respect ourselves.
We respect each other.
We respect our community.