Grades: PK-8 School: PS 138 Brooklyn in Crown Heights

*Children first *High expectations based on effective effort *Effective teaching in a safe and orderly environment *Staff, parents, administrators working together to find solutions in order to raise academic and social performance for ALL students * Effort is the answer * No excuses. In order to strengthen the core academic curriculum we have in place several programs and staff members who facilitate instruction in all core curriculum areas. We have a print-rich environment utilizing student and teacher made materials and learning centers which promote exploration and discovery through independent structured activities.