Address

18 South Perry Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: (845) 451-4630
Fax: (845) 451-4655
Map

School Hours

Breakfast: 7:30 AM
Arrival: 8:05 AM
Dismissal: 2:40 PM
Early Dismissal: 11:30 AM

Administrative Staff

Nadine Straughn, Principal

Message from the Principal

Columbus Flier – February 1, 2010

Mission

The mission of Columbus School is to prepare students to be lifelong learners who are well-rounded, nurtured by the dedicated and competent staff and ready for the academic challenges that lie ahead. We will accomplish this mission by providing a caring and safe environment that allows students to grow and learn academically and socially.

About

Beliefs

• Every individual deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
• Honesty is the best policy.
• All parents want their children to be successful.
• We need to treat others as we want to be treated.
• Enthusiasm is contagious.
• Every individual deserves to be safe both physically and emotionally.
• Every individual is capable of attaining higher goals.
• Positive praise enhances positive performance and attitudes