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Our MissionThe Michael J. Petrides School is a seamless Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade school committed to creating an environment for learning that nurtures the "whole child" - mind, body, and spirit. Teachers, parents, administrators, and support staff collaborate to provide an education that celebrates the diversity of our students and recognizes the individuality and creativity of each child. Using alternative strategies of a laboratory environment, we integrate the arts into a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum and engage students in active learning, develop self-esteem and promote, generate, creative, life-long learners.Theory of ActionIF SCHOOL LEADERS …
Collaborate as an instructional leadership team with grade-level leads and interdisciplinary teacher teams during common planning and professional development time to provide sustained support in ELA and Math. School leaders will analyze data using universal screeners, guide instructional planning, and offer actionable feedback to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
THEN TEACHERS WILL BE ABLE TO …
Implement evidence-based, research-aligned core curricula in both ELA and Math, focused on literacy and numeracy development across grade-level standards. Teachers will analyze multiple data sources to inform small-group instruction, differentiate learning opportunities, and design targeted interventions that address the needs of diverse learners within our school community.
AND STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO …
Demonstrate growth in fluency, vocabulary, language development, reading comprehension, and writing proficiency to accelerate ELA achievement. Additionally, students will develop stronger number sense, problem-solving skills, and mathematical reasoning to achieve success at grade-level math standards and beyond.
Mr. Jacobsen's Advanced Placement Comparative Government class hosted guest speaker, Zhou Fengsuo, a student organizer during the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989. Fengsuo participated in the peaceful protests for political and economic reform, causing him to become the fifth most wanted man in China at the time.
Our Fourth Graders enjoyed their first time visiting the Library this school year and meeting Mrs. Wilson, our school Librarian!
As an enrichment partnership with Mambo’s Kitchen & Grill on Staten Island, Middle School students created artwork inspired by contemporary artist, Indi Maverick for Hispanic Heritage Month. Artwork is currently available for display inside the restaurant at 1903 Victory Boulevard
Elementary School students showing their #PantherPride during School Spirit Week!
Middle School Cultural Awareness Elective researched Hispanic countries and cultures during Hispanic Heritage Month, then presented their discoveries to Elementary School students
High School Dance Elective
Elementary School Math
Middle School & High School Visual Arts students were challenged to pick an onomatopoeia word that reminds them of Halloween. Whichever word the students chose such as Gasp, Hiss, or Boo, needed to be inside the eye. The backgrounds of each composition represents their visualization of what the sound means to them.
PSAL Girls Varsity Volleyball Team
Upcoming Events Calendar
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Tuesday,September2
Back to School Night 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Thursday,September4
First Day of School 8:00 AM - 2:20 PM
Important News
- Bell Schedule
- Petrides High School - Advanced Courses - College Credit
- Elementary School Summer Assignments 2025-2026
- Elementary School Supply Lists 2025-2026
- Middle School Summer Assignments 2025-2026
- Middle School Supply List 2025-2026
- Incoming 9th Grade Summer Assignment
- Incoming 10th Grade Summer Assignment
- Incoming 11th Grade Summer Assignment
- Incoming 12th Grade Summer Assignment
- Parent Guide to School Safety
- The Petrides School LOTTERY APPLICATION 2025-2026 School Year
- Petrides Electronic Device and Cell Phone Policy
- Petrides Student Wellness Council
- Our High School National Honor Society would like to spread awareness about Type 1 Diabetes! Click here to learn more about Type 1 Diabetes