PS 81, The Robert J. Christen School, is a school of excellence. Our vision is to maintain a safe and nurturing child centered learning atmosphere. We focus on implementing educational programs that promote a high standard of performance, and a love of learning that will contribute to the growth of well adjusted children. Our philosophy is to treat children as individuals. We provide a variety of strategies to meet the needs of each child, from those who exceed the standards to those children in need of remedial services. We celebrate our cultural and ethnic diversity. As a community, we strive to create an atmosphere of tolerance that will be a foundation for our children’s future lives. Working in partnerships with our children, staff, parents and community, our educational program prepares our children to be productive, literate members of their community and our democratic society.