Respect. Unity. Determination.
ACADEMICS
P.S. 233 uses a comprehensive, integrated curriculum delivered in a nurturing and orderly environment. We have a long and proud history of community and business support. Our hardworking and innovative staff believes that all children can succeed. They nurture a desire for knowledge, while offering the tools students will need to use this knowledge to its full potential in order to better understand themselves and their world.
VISION
The vision of the Langston Hughes School community is to nurture the potential in students. When students feel that they are cared for and supported, they become empowered to face challenges, persevere, and give their best effort. These qualities help students become scholars.
MISSION
The Langston Hughes School community’s mission is to provide a safe, nurturing and predictable environment where our scholars can learn to think critically, question the world around them, communicate their thoughts, feelings and ideas articulately and show empathy for others.
THE LANGSTON HUGHES SCHOOL CONSTITUTION
We the members of the Langston Hughes School P.S. 233 community (students, parents, staff, and administrators) do hereby recognize our right to a safe, nurturing, and productive learning environment. Therefore, we agree to honor the following articles:
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ARTICLE 1: Adhere to all school rules and regulations by respecting each adult as a person responsible for keeping me safe from harm and accepting the consequences for my actions.
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ARTICLE 2: Value each other’s space and feelings by settling disagreements peacefully and respectfully.
ARTICLE 3: Respect our right to learn by keeping the hallways quiet and clean.
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ARTICLE 4: Demonstrate responsibility by coming to school every day on time, in uniform, and prepared to learn.
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ARTICLE 5: Accept accountability for my own learning by completing all class work and homework to the best of my abilities in a timely fashion.
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ARTICLE 6: Share my ideas and be willing to listen to and discuss the ideas shared by others.
ARTICLE 7: Keep our school clean by picking up trash, using the lunchroom and bathrooms responsibly, and eating lunch at the designated times. I understand that any soda, gum, and/or candy brought into the school will be confiscated.
"The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you."
B.B. King
LANGUAGE ARTS
Language Arts instruction focuses on supporting each student’s reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Students engage daily with a variety of enriching language arts activities. Our language arts programs offer students a sequential, developmental approach to acquiring skills for practical and creative expression. We offer small group and individual instruction to students who are struggling in reading.
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Wit & Wisdom ELA Curriculum
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Teachers College​ Writing Project
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​Fundations Wilson Language Training (K-3)
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Spire intensive reading intervention
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Great Leaps fluency program
MATH
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Engage N.Y.
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i-Ready
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Mathletics
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Algebra 4 All (Grade 5)
SCIENCE
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Amplify Science
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Horticultural Studies / Hydroponics
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Green Team
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Science Fair
PERFORMING ARTS
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Music and the Brain
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Chorus
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"Little Kids Rock" Modern Band Program
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"Rising Stars" after school program
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Steel Pan
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Keyboard
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Music Creation with Soundtrap ​
LIBRARY / COMPUTER SCIENCE
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Full-Time Library program
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Computer Science for All (CS4ALL) school
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Computer lab, laptop carts, Chromebooks, and iPads
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Coding
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Robotics
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STEAM Makerspace
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Google Apps for Education
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Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Scholastic Book Fair
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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Sports and Exercise
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Fitness Gram
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Physical Best
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Move to Improve
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Mighty Milers
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Jump Rope for Heart
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Dance-A-Thon