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We are an International Baccalaureate Candidacy School

The Dr Bailey K Ashford School PS 287K is a candidate school* for the PYP. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB
World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for
our students.
* Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the
Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee
that authorization will be granted.
For further information about the IB and its programmes visit http://www.ibo.org.

Have You Joined Class Dojo Yet???

How ClassDojo Enhances Communication Between Families and Our School

At P.S. 287, we believe that strong communication between school and home is essential for student success. That’s why we use ClassDojo, a free and user-friendly app that keeps you connected with your child’s learning experience in real time.

Here’s how ClassDojo benefits you and your child:

📢 Instant Updates: Get important announcements, school events, and reminders directly from your child’s teacher and the school.

📷 Classroom Insights: See photos and videos of classroom activities, projects, and special moments that showcase your child’s learning journey.

💬 Easy Messaging: Send and receive direct messages with your child’s teacher, making communication simple and convenient.

🎯 Positive Reinforcement: Teachers use ClassDojo to encourage positive behaviors by awarding points for teamwork, participation, and responsibility.

🌍 Language Accessibility: The app offers automatic translation, ensuring that all families, regardless of language, can stay informed and engaged.

By staying connected through ClassDojo, you’ll have a better understanding of what’s happening at school and how to support your child’s education. If you haven’t already joined, we encourage you to download the ClassDojo app and connect with us today!

If you have any questions or need help getting started, please reach out to our Parent Coordinator Ms.Tusca Lapierre

We look forward to working together to support your child’s growth!

Sincerely,
Principal Everbell Boampong-Bishop

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At A Glance

100% of PreK-5 teachers say that students are safe in the hallways, bathrooms, locker rooms, and cafeteria of their school. (Based on the 2017-2018 School Snapshot)
92% of families say that they have communicated with their child's teacher about their child's performance (Based on the 2017-2018 School Snapshot)
100% of teachers say that teachers at this school work closely with families to meet students' needs (Based on the 2017-2018 School Snapshot)
96% of families feel that the principal works to create a sense of community in the school (Based on the 2017-2018 School Snapshot)

Our Mission

Our mission is to continuously serve our global community by preparing students to become leaders who utilize innovation, creativity, and global awareness to positively impact the world around them.

We do this by ensuring that every learner, every day is making demonstrable gains in academic achievement, social awareness, and student agency.