About IS 349

Mission

The mission of IS 349 is to build strong partnerships with families to create a nurturing environment that meets the needs of the diverse members of our school community. Students will engage in rigorous learning opportunities and become empowered with academic and technical knowledge in order to emerge as confident, self-reflective learners with the social skills necessary to excel in a dynamic world.

Framework for Great Schools

1. Rigorous Instruction: Classes are driven by high educational standards and engage students by emphasizing the application of knowledge.

2. Collaborative Teachers: The staff is committed to the school, receives strong professional development, and works together to improve the school.

3. Supportive Environment: The school is safe and orderly. Teachers have high expectations for students. Students are socially and emotionally supported by their teachers and peers.

4. Strong Family-Community Ties: The entire school staff builds strong relationships with families and communities to support learning.

5. Effective Leaders: The principal and other school leaders work with fellow teachers and school staff, families, and students to implement a clear and strategic vision for school success.

6. Trust: The entire school community works to establish and maintain trusting relationships that will enable students, families, teachers, and principals to take the risks necessary to mount ambitious improvement efforts.