Student band members and staff pose outdoors with American flag
Students and two adults pose together during a school dance workshop
Student performs splits while classmates cheer during dance class
Students present a dessert recipe during a classroom cooking activity
Students participating in a dance or movement activity in a classroom
Students practicing self defense moves together in a school gymnasium
Students walking through hallway at Seth Low IS 96 middle school
Students in green vests playing dodgeball during gym class
Teacher leading a gym class activity with students seated on floor
Teacher leading a student group discussion on school auditorium floor
Two students playing chess against each other in classroom
Student moving a black chess piece during a match
Students dancing energetically during a school dance class with staff supervisor
Student playing blue drum kit with cymbals in music classroom
Exterior of Seth Low Intermediate School 96 building with welcome banner
Students and community members pose outdoors at a school ceremony with American flag
Students performing in a school musical theater production on stage
Three students performing in costume on stage during school theater production
Students performing Annie the musical on a school auditorium stage
Student stands on desk during school musical theater performance

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6th Grade Orientation

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MISSION & Vision

The mission of Seth Low I.S. 96 is to provide an effective learning environment for allstudents which includes a culturally responsive approach that celebrates ourcultural, linguistic, and neurodiverse community. We strive to honor each student asan individual and provide them the skills to advocate for themselves and those intheir community. We will help students embody our core values of Positivity,Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Empathy/Equity in all facets of their lives.They will develop critical thinking skills in academic subjects, along with highproficiency in technology and arts-based curricula. Together with parents and thecommunity, we offer programs and services to prepare students for a lifetime ofactive, responsible citizenship. And as a community we will cultivate love andkindness.

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Instructional focus

We empower students through intentional data-driven, standards-based instruction,and collaboration. Student voice and agency are elevated through coherent lessons,meaningful academic discourse, and actionable feedback. As a result, studentsactively read, write, speak, and think critically and are equipped to take ownership oftheir learning, reflect on their progress, and build readiness for future careersuccess.

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