About P.S. 52 John Thompson School

Our mission

Through teamwork and collaboration with all stakeholders, we will build a sense of community that is committed to developing the whole child. Students will be empowered to be active participants in the learning process by self-advocating and developing a strong sense of who they are as learners.

Exterior entrance of PS 52 John C Thompson School building
PS52 hallway mural displaying student-centered values and goals

Our vision

Our vision is to ensure that all students receive a rigorous, high-quality education in a safe and respectful environment that celebrates diversity, fosters lifelong learners and students' unique perspectives.

Instructional Focus

If all staff members use evidence from formative assessments to monitor individual student progress towards meeting standards then they will understand their students well, meet them where they are, and provide appropriate scaffolds to maximize student achievement.

Assessment

Data-driven decisions

Scaffolding

Supporting learners

Achievement

Student success

Grading Policy

31R052 John C. Thompson School Grading Policy

Please click the link below to view the P.S. 52 Grading Policy.

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Accountability/
Performance Reports

P.S. 52 is committed to transparency and continuous improvement. Below are links to various reports that provide insight into our school's performance, quality, and the resources available to our students. These reports are part of the New York City Department of Education's accountability framework.