PS194 Countee Cullen

Countee Cullen Academy ~ P.S. 194 is located in the heart of Harlem,  New York. Drawing its 205 scholars from District 5, the school is made up of grades Pre-K, through fifth grade. The traditional program focuses on building strong scholars, equipped with excellent writing, reading and reasoning skills. Graduates go on to the city’s strongest middle schools. We believe in supporting the whole scholar and the whole family through our Community Based Organizations and Partnerships. MAIN ENTRANCE ON 144TH BETWEEN FREDERICK DOUGLAS BLVD AND ADAM CLAYTON POWELL BLVD MRS. KERIANNE HARRISON BEGAN WORKING WITH THE COUNTEE CULLEN COMMUNITY IN 2016 AS AN ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AND HAS BEEN PRINCIPAL SINCE FALL 2018.
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'''At P.S. 194M Countee Cullen Academy, scholars’ will be empowered to have choice in how they learn and voice in what they learn. We will provide innovative, individualized instruction that addresses scholars’ unique learning styles, cultivate independent thought, promote the building of character and enable students to contribute their ideas locally and globally. The P.S. 194M Countee Cullen Academy experience will guide our scholars as they develop their sense of identity and purpose in this world. We will comprehensively develop citizens who will be decision makers in tomorrow’s society. The P.S. 194M Countee Cullen Academy scholars will inspire greatness in others, allow their voices to be heard worldwide and create change through their actions and endeavors. By giving our scholars a choice in how they learn and a voice in what they learn, we are building the foundation for critical thinkers that is needed in the best colleges and in the 21st century workplace.'''

In addition to empowering scholars to have choice and voice in their learning, our school is unique and set apart from other elementary schools because our instructional practices have proven to greatly impact student learning.

-Compelling, committed, and creative teachers

-Theme based interdisciplinary curriculum/Units of study that infuse art and technology

-Several Partnerships with community based organizations

-Scholar Leadership Council

-Expanded learning time including Early Bird instruction and after school programming

-A focus on social, emotional and academic growth connecting every student to an adult in the building for mentoring and academic support

P.S 194 is a community that works together to:

 * Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment
 * Strengthen education through respectful and responsive partnerships between home, school, and the broader community
 * Develop responsible, competent, and independent students who are lifelong learners and contributing members of society
 * Celebrate the diversity of our academic, linguistic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds

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“We believe we can do all things and become anything we dream. We are responsible for ourselves and our actions. We have compassion for others and we will create a better world. If we believe and work hard, we will achieve.”

Perseverance- We work hard; we learn from our mistakes; we win big; we are tough

Optimism- We see promise and possibility in all that we do; we see into the future

Wisdom- We learn from experience; we are clever; we are innovative

Excellence-We do everything to the best of our ability; we take pride in our work & actions

Responsibility- We own our successes and our mistakes; we are respectful of ourselves and others; we take care of one another and our space