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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.

News & Announcements

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SEL Family Night

Please see the attached flyer with more information on our upcoming SEL Family Night
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Middle School Information

Please visit the Middle School Information section of our website frequently. There is information on Middle School Fairs and upcoming informational sections.
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Parent Education

Please visit the Parent Education section of our website. It has great resources for parents and families, including an upcoming Parent and Caregiver Workshop!
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State of the District

Please see the attached flyer with information on an upcoming Zoom about the State of the District 17.

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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.