Academically sound! Well rounded! Safe!
These were the three main criteria for school choice. PS / IS 171 did not disappoint. My daughter has been attending this school for seven plus years. I must say that it has been a great experience for her. She loves her school. This speaks volume.
The academics are extremely rigorous and prepares students for high school and college. Technology is infused across the curriculum. The students have access to up to date and fully functional science and computer labs, laptop carts and there is a smart board in every class. There is a multitude of online resources for both parents and students.
As a parent of an aspiring vocalist, it would be remiss of me not to mention 171's music program. I have observed the growth of the music program throughout the years. This growth is evident in my daughter. She has developed her musical talent under the leadership of Mr. Durant and has been given the opportunity to participate in programs such as Solo Ensemble, NYSSMA, MS Arts Audition Boot Camp and Carnegie Hall Count Me In Program. It should be noted that 171 alumni currently attend some of the best academically advanced and arts high school in New York City.
I am grateful for the vision of Mr. Pantelidis who goes above and beyond to ensure that all of his students have access to a wide variety of both in school and after school activities. Personally, my daughter has benefitted from OPUS 118 (violin), Horticultural Society, Chess in Schools, America Scores (soccer and poetry), Urban Advantage (science), Studio in School (visual arts) and Harlem RBI(softball / baseball). These partnerships have proven to be invaluable.
We are almost at the end of our journey with 171. We will surely miss this great school.
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