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OUR MISSION

At the Benjamin Franklin Health & Science Academy (PS/IS 157), we partner with students, caregivers, and our community to provide a hands-on, project-based learning environment that fosters critical thinking and challenges students from all backgrounds. Through inclusive classrooms and a focus on health and wellness and the environment, our students become civic leaders in the multicultural and multi-able world of New York City and beyond.

OUR COMMUNITY EXPECTATIONS

As members of PS/IS 157 community we...

DO THE RIGHT THING

  • We work to make our community a better place.

  • We celebrate the efforts and accomplishments of all members of our community.

  • We treat others the way we want to be treated.

  • We choose the correct path, not the easiest.

  • We think about the impact of our actions.

  • We use language that is caring and supportive.

  • We expect that all members of our community act in ways that support our culture.

 

COME TO SCHOOL PREPARED AND USE SCHOOL TIME FOR LEARNING

  • We come to school on time, dressed for success, and with the necessary materials for learning.

  • We set challenging yet attainable goals and make plans to achieve them.

  • We come to school open to new ideas and experiences.

 

REFLECT ON OUR EXPERIENCES

  • We set aside time, every day, to think about the choices we make.

  • We use our learning and experience to inform how we live.

 

LOOK FOR SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS

  • We look for positive and productive solutions to problems.

  • We look for the heart of the issue and seek the best possible solution for our community.

Our School
We are a public magnet school in Brooklyn serving grades Pre-K to 8. Through rigorous and engaging project-based learning, our students develop a deep academic, social, and physical wellness foundation to prepare them for high school and beyond.

Contact us

We are now accepting registrations for the  2023-2024 Academic Year.

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