About P. S. 274

The Kosciuszko School

MISSION STATEMENT

Through the collaborative effort of parents, teachers and staff, our students are educated to become leaders, problem solvers and critical thinkers. Instruction based on the highest academic standards will provide the foundation for each individual student’s success. This vision will be achieved in an enriched, nurturing environment. This culture of mutual support and respect for the individual, will cultivate socially responsible and self-confident students ready to become productive members of the global community.


INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS

We will enhance student to student discourse and critical thinking through the use of academic vocabulary, rigorous questioning and academic tasks that help students construct meaning and grapple with complex content and ideas.