“Education is the most powerful tool we can use to change the world.” — Malala Yousafzai
Our School
Our Vision
At P.S. 165, our vision is to enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring leaders of the world. We are a community of compassionate and curious learners daring to dream, to achieve, and to make a difference, together.
Our Mission
Our mission is to serve all levels and ages of our community's children in learning a rigorous, broad, and engaging course of study, creating students who are respectful, responsible, reflective, and ready to lead.
Curriculum Overview
P.S. 165 is a true community school with a diverse offering of program settings that include: general education, integrated co-teaching (ICT), 12:1:1 special education, dual language Spanish, and gifted & talented.
At P.S. 165 Robert E. Simon, our curriculum meets the diverse needs of all students. We offer a comprehensive education program focusing on literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Our special education services support students with various learning needs, providing essential resources for success. For gifted students, we provide differentiated coursework and enrichment to challenge their thinking. Our dual language program promotes bilingualism and literacy. These inclusive approaches ensure every child thrives academically and socially.
P.S. 165 Robert E. Simon offers a diverse range of course offerings designed to foster growth in students. As a Leader in Me Lighthouse School, we implement an evidence-based program that enhances leadership and life skills, cultivates a high-trust school culture, and supports sustained academic achievement. All students are leaders at P.S. 165.
Our Visual Arts & Ceramics Program stands out as we provide unique opportunities for hands-on creativity using various materials. We are proud to be the only DOE elementary school with a ceramics program and onsite kiln.
In our Performing Arts Program, students from kindergarten through fifth grade learn to play the guitar and sing as part of their music special.
During Physical Education class, students learn to play a variety of sports and how to exercise to stay healthy.
Additionally, our STEM program features new technologies in the computer science lab, where students engage in coding and participate in various STEM activities including robotics. Together, these programs create a well-rounded educational experience for our students.
In all specials classes, students learn about famous leaders from diverse backgrounds and real world application of the skills they are learning.
Course Offerings
After School Programs
P.S. 165 is proud to partner with Young Audiences New York (YANY) and the YMCA. These programs encompass a broad range of focus areas including academic support, mentoring, youth development, arts, and sports and recreation.