PS 85 Great Expectations recently celebrated its continued designation as a high performing school, a testament to the incredible academic dedication and effort of its young scholars. The school community held its annual “Expectations Expo,” a festival that celebrates student research and promotes school spirit within the community. Students on campus are also benefiting from a new technology initiative that provides all students with quality digital devices for core subjects.

Q1. How does the “Great Expectations” motto impact the daily instruction that takes place in the classroom at this Bronx campus?

Ans. “We hold high academic and behavior expectations for all students and offer the support and resources students need to meet their highest potential.

Q2. Are there any specific workshops at PS 85 for families to learn how to support student literacy at home?

Ans. We have “Literacy Nights” where families learn fun, research-based reading games and strategies to help establish strong reading habits with their children.

Q3. What are the student leadership opportunities for the older students at PS 85 Great Expectations?

Ans. Ans In fifth grade you can be a “Expectation Leader” and help run campus events and help the little ones during morning arrival and lunch.

Q4. How does PS 85 leverage its technology lab to support students in developing their 21st century digital research skills?

Ans. The students attend the lab weekly to learn how to find good information on the internet and daily to learn how to use creative software for their core academic projects.

Q5. Does PS 85 have annual awards that recognize students for demonstrating exceptional “Grit” or “Perseverance”?

Ans: Yes, we have a quarterly “Grit Gala” to recognize students who have worked hard to overcome academic challenges and reach their personal milestones.