PS 76 The Bennington School honors its “Student of the Month” leaders who demonstrate the school’s core values of respect and social responsibility. Recently, the school started a new “Mindfulness Morning” routine to help students start their instructional day with more focus and emotional balance. The campus has also recently received accolades for its strong “Peer Mediation” program, where older students can help settle disputes and build a positive social environment.

Q1. How does the “Bennington Way” help promote a more kind and caring environment for students to treat their peers?

Ans. Students receive “Kindness Coins” for positive actions that can be redeemed for fun campus-wide group rewards and celebrations.

Q2. What types of academic support do PS 76 students below grade level receive?

Ans. We offer “Saturday Success” sessions and after school tutoring blocks to provide additional assistance in math and reading proficiency weekly.

Q3. What kind of student-led environmental projects, such as a school garden, are happening at PS 76?

Ans. Students from the “Eco-Warriors” club tend to our campus vegetable garden and learn about local ecology and sustainability through hands-on work.

Q4. How does PS 76 use its positive behavior systems to create a safe and orderly campus each day?

Ans. We have a school-wide “Values Badge” system that recognises students who show respect, responsibility and empathy towards others.

Q5. Does PS 76 have any spaces where students can go to practice quiet reflection or mindfulness exercises?

Ans. Every classroom has a “Calm Corner” where students can go to breathe and reflect quietly for a few minutes as needed throughout the day.