About Us

At PS 118Q- Lorraine Hansberry Elementary School, we believe that all children can and will learn!  To ensure that all children reach their maximum potential....
We will maintain high expectations and promote academic excellence leading toward college and career preparedness for all students.
We will develop and support a school environment in which all children and adults feel welcomed, respected, trusted, and are integral parts of the school community.
We will create an environment where we all learn together and support each other to be free thinkers and problem solvers.
We will foster a positive school climate that respects and values diversity, affords students equitable access to the curriculum and nurtures self-worth.

Teach, motivate and encourage the WHOLE child; academically, emotionally and socially.  We are a professional learning community that engages in creating rigorous academic activities that prepare our students to be problem solvers in the 21 century.  We have  a shared sense of responsibility  toward closing the achievement gap by promoting a love of learning,  implementing actionable feedback, and fostering a strong belief in self and abilities.   Building responsible  character  attributes and self-motivation will aide in exceeding  standards necessary for College and Career readiness.