S. F. B. Morse Magnet School
Address
101 Mansion Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Phone: (845) 451-4690
Fax: (845) 451-4701
Map
School Hours
Breakfast: 8:00 AM
Arrival: 8:20 AM
Dismissal: 2:25 AM
Early Dismissal: 11:30 AM
Administrative Staff
Lisa Thompson, Principal
Message from the Principal
Mission
We believe children can and will learn if allowed to work in an environment that is conducive to learning. The Morse School setting allows each child to develop emotionally, socially, and educationally. We are of the ardent belief that a child can meet or exceed their greatest potential if afforded a safe and nurturing environment.
As a school program devoted to positive growth of the whole child, collaboratively with the parents and the community we strive to be the building blocks for our student’s educational future as well as their place in society.
About
What is a Magnet School?
Magnet schools are schools that receive special funding to offer different kinds of educational programs that attract parents and students of all racial and ethnic backgrounds. The purpose of Magnet schools is to create schools that are voluntarily desegregated because parents choose them for their children.
If there are more applicants for a magnet school for a grade than there are spaces available students will be chosen through a lottery system designed to promote balanced geographic representation of city children. Waiting lists will be created for children who are not initially chosen.
ODE TO MORSE
I AM A MORSE STUDENT
I WILL RESPECT SELF AND OTHERS
I WILL DO MY BEST ALWAYS
I WILL PRACTICE EXCELLENT BEHAVIOR AT ALL TIMES
I AM A PROUD MORSE STUDENT
Vision Statement
The vision of the Morse School Community is to meet the needs of the whole child through collaborative work with parents and the community. We strive to provide a school program that encompasses the social, emotional, and educational needs of the child.
We are committed to providing children with an excellent comprehensive educational foundation.
