Grades: PK-5 School: PS 40 George W Carver in Bedford-Stuyvesant

The mission of Public School 40 is to provide a child-centered standards-based environment that is safe, nurturing, and promotes higher order thinking skills. This will be accomplished through the collaborative efforts of involved parents, supportive community members, and dedicated staff. Our goal is to provide life-long learners who will become productive and contributing members in our society. We provide a quality education that maximizes student potential by: . Supporting a standards driven instructional program for all students. . Fostering positive self-image, respect and the development of social skills in a nurturing atmosphere. . Encouraging awareness and appreciation for a culturally diverse environment. . Supporting a variety of academic programs and services, which help build excellence. . Using a diagnostic prescriptive approach to meet individual needs. . Preparing students to compete in a highly technology society.