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About Us

Welcome to our school! We believe that parent participation is key to student success; our new website is designed to provide parents with all the information they need to be active participants in their student’s education. You will find that the site works just as well on mobile devices as it does on a desktop so you can find information on the go.
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School News & Updates

School Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy SY 2025-2026

Effective August 1, 2025, all New York State schools are required to adopt a policy that prohibits the use of personal internet-enabled devices during the school day on school grounds. An "internet-enabled electronic device" is defined as an electronic device capable of connecting to the internet and enabling the user to access content on the internet. Examples of such devices include cell phones, smartphones, smartwatches, laptops, tablets, iPads, and portable music and entertainment systems.

Please click the link to learn more about the DOE Policy Changes
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  • 8:1 Student/Teacher Ratio
  • Good Shepherd Afterschool Program
  • Full Creative Arts Complex
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Mission

The Magnet School of Journalism and Multimedia at P.S. 202K will unlock the infinite potential that exists within each child and the school community through our love for children. From planning and preparation to the execution of lessons and extracurriculars, adults will heighten students’ experiences in an effort to augment their academic, social and emotional competencies. Through ongoing community partnerships, with a focus on journalism and multimedia, all stakeholders will continuously develop and enhance their ability to move students along the continuum of achievement.
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Vision

The Magnet School of Journalism and Multimedia at P.S. 202K is committed to ensuring that each child has the necessary skills, academically and socially and emotionally, to engage to their infinite potential in learning about the curricula, the arts, inclusive of journalism and multimedia, and the world beyond their immediate circles of influence.
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Who We Are

Magnet Schools are public schools of choice. Magnet schools are visionary, innovative and open to students regardless of zip code. Every magnet school has a special theme that makes it different and unique. Specialized curricula are developed that align to the school’s theme with student activities designed to promote excellence in all arenas. Currently funded magnet schools integrate STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) into all academic subjects and school activities. Magnet schools are designed to attract students of all backgrounds who are looking for a specialized academic experience.
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