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Our School's Story
MS 51 William Alexander Middle School 51 is a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive school with a community committed to ensuring all children feel supported and successful at this pivotal moment in their lives. Our curriculum, focused on challenging academics, an extensive study of the arts, and social-emotional learning, supports all students while they grow in their knowledge of themselves,
one another, and the world.
Core Values
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RESPECT — Inclusive and caring, we value student voice through social action and art expression
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RIGOR — Honors, accelerated, and high school level classes for all students
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RESPONSIBILITY — Self-regulation, independence, and service learning
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RESILIENCE — Academic and personal behaviors, productive struggle, feedback and goal setting
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What Sets Us Apart
MS 51 is located in Park Slope, Brooklyn, uniquely committed to a balance of both an intensive accelerated academic program and an in-depth, three-year arts program. At MS 51, our aim is to prepare students for the rigors and challenges of high school, with a challenging academic program aligned to a continuum based on the Common Core Learning Standards. Our students are motivated by highly effective teachers who hold high expectations and know how to engage students in advanced level curriculum. This is supplemented by an intensive focused study of one of six “studio talent” areas–including vocal music, drama, instrumental music, dance, photography, and fine art–in which students develop a deep connection to their talent as they explore their art and self-expression. Our academic and arts curriculum is rounded out by a strong commitment to community service, sustainability, and philanthropy, with ongoing activities and initiatives that have become infused into the culture of MS 51.
Academic Excellence
By 8th grade all students will be prepared to take up to 4 regents high school exams (Algebra 1, Biology, English & US History & Government, some students will also have the option of taking the AP Language and Culture Course. All students participate in a talent intensive in one of the following specialties Dance, Drama, Fine Arts, Instrumental Music, Photography & Vocal Music
Noteworthy
“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today” – Malcolm X
Jack Chan, Principal