MS54 / Booker T. Washington Middle School
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Who is ms54?

VISION

Booker T. Washington/MS54 strives to develop and nurture a community of intelligent, mature and motivated learners with strong academic and critical thinking skills and a love for learning.

statement of educational philosophy

At Booker T. Washington Middle School, academic excellence is the foundation of our school culture.  We are committed to providing rigorous academic opportunities to every student.  We believe that both acceleration and remediation are vital to nurturing the potential of each student.  We provide diverse opportunities to address the academic needs of our students, including a curriculum offering different levels of coursework.

Mission Statement

The Booker T. Washington Middle School Community will provide:
  1. A safe and nurturing environment that is sensitive to the needs of the individual student.
  2. A collegial staff which utilizes the experiences, resources and diversity of the entire school and community to accomplish the school’s goals.
  3. A unified community, which fosters learning and experiences leading to an understanding, appreciation and respect for diversity.
  4. An academic environment that reflects enrichment through intellectually appropriate activities and fosters scholastic excellence, independent learning and open communication.
  5. A curriculum designed to develop problem solving and critical thinking skills, by applying a variety of resources, groupings, and teaching strategies.
  6. A physical environment that is properly equipped, aesthetically pleasing, and is enhanced by students’ work and achievements.
MS54 Booker T. Washington
​103 West 107th Street
New York, NY 10025
Phone (212) 678-2861
MS54 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. MS54 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.
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  • Home
  • ABOUT MS54
    • General Information
    • Who Was Booker T. Washington?
    • Who Is MS54? >
      • Getting to Know MS54 >
        • Dr. Elana Elster
        • Laura Lynch Geraghty
        • Anne McIntosh Pejovich
        • Emery Dickerson
    • Directory
    • Admissions
    • Curriculum
    • Academy Fellowship
    • Equity Team >
      • African American History Month
      • Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month
      • Support AAPI
      • Equity Team Archive
    • Wellness Committee >
      • Family Healing Ambassadors
      • Wellness Topics and Initiatives Archive
    • Ryan Health Center
  • SCHOOL DURING COVID-19
    • Planning for 2022-2023
    • Returning to School Buildings
  • SUPPORT MS54
    • Annual Appeal
    • Volunteer
  • PTA & SLT
    • PTA >
      • PTA Presentations
      • PTA Reimbursement Form
    • School Leadership Team (SLT)
    • Community Outreach
    • PTA & SLT Meeting Minutes Archive
    • Newsletter Archive
  • FOR PARENTS
    • Absence Procedures
    • Parent/Student Handbook
    • School Forms
    • New Incoming Family Information 2022 - 2023
    • Safety / Emergency Procedures & Storm Delays
    • Class Parents
    • Parent-Teacher Conferences
    • High School Information
    • DOE Resources & News >
      • DOE / District 3 / CEC 3 General Information
      • DOE Info & Community Updates
    • Education Advocacy
  • FOR STUDENTS
    • Summer Assignments & Supply Lists
    • Code of Conduct >
      • Code of Conduct & School Rules
      • Honor Code
      • Cell Phone Policy
      • School Attire
    • Marking Periods / Honor Roll / Late & Missed Work
    • After School
    • Student Activities >
      • Affinity Groups
      • Model UN
      • Boys and Girls Basketball
    • Library
    • Breakfast & Lunch
    • Metrocards & MTA Info
    • Free Tutoring Resources
    • Free Microsoft Software