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Our School

Our Mission

At IS 229, we cultivate a nurturing and intellectually rigorous environment where every student is inspired to become a thoughtful reader, a critical thinker, and a compassionate individual. Through purposeful instruction, strong relationships, and a commitment to equity, we empower our students to thrive academically and grow into emotionally intelligent leaders of tomorrow.

Our Vision

At IS 229, we empower students to read deeply, think critically, and grow emotionally.

Instructional Focus

If we strengthen teacher content knowledge and pedagogical practices through targeted professional learning and collaborative planning, then teachers will design and deliver explicit, standards aligned instruction that ensures all students access grade level content and achieve mastery.

CAREER PATHWAYS

I.S. 229 provides exposure to various career options in theater, public service, engineering, content creation, music, dance, and related fields, along with the necessary training and support to pursue those paths.

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