PS 321

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PS 321 (also known as the William Penn School) is an elementary school in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York. It houses 1,267 students (as of 2006-2007 school year) in Pre-K to 5th Grade. It is a member of New York City School District 15, Region 8.

1 Curriculum
2 Admissions
3 PTA
4 Campus and Location
5 See also

[edit] Curriculum

PS 321 is one of 185 NYC public elementary schools to have been permitted to retain its curriculum (Empowerment Schools), while most other schools have been forced to adopt a standardized curriculum. PS 321 places a great emphasis on writing, hosting "Publishing Parties" for parents and encouraging revision.

[edit] Admissions

Partially due to its high NYC standardized test scores, PS 321 has become a very popular school. It has become overcrowded, and in most cases will not admit students from outside its zoned area.

[edit] PTA

One reason the school has become so successful is because of its active parent-teacher association. It hosts bi-annual potluck dinners, as well a yearly carnivals and crafts fairs, which benefit a wide range of student programs, inculuding art, music and technology classes.

[edit] Campus and Location

The school is situated on a large plot of land roughly half a city block in size. It resides at the address of 180 Seventh Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11215. However, it also borders on both 1^st and 2^nd Streets. On Seventh Avenue, the school has a small play space, with a jungle gym, used by the lower grades. Behind this is the large, 3-story school building. Behind the school is a large, open asphalt play yard, with a jungle gym in back. This large back yard contains a 1-story portable building which houses several classes.