United Community Schools

With a rigorous curriculum focused on college and career readiness, we are committed to creating an environment in which success is a possibility for every student. Continuous commitment to improvement ensures that our students are well-rounded, self-directed, and lifelong learning.

Health & Wellness

  • Smile NY, In-School Dental Services
  • In school vision screening – NYC DOE, Department of Health
  • School Mental Health Consultant (Stress Parent Workshops, self care for staff)
  • Student Garden Club
  • Parent/staff monthly Yoga, Zumba, Salsa classes
  • Brighter Bites

educator Support

  • UCS CTLE Professional Development
  • Universal Literacy Coach
  • Grade Team Teacher Leader, Weekly Support
  • National Training Network
  • School Mental Health Consultant (Lunch & Learn Workshops)
  • Para-Professional, In Classroom Teacher Support
  • Para-Professional, In Classroom Teacher Support

academic Support

  • Success Mentoring
  • Academic Academy (Grades 3-5)
  • Afterschool Homework Help-ELL focus (Grades 1-5)
  • STH Student Support throughout year
  • Literacy Coach- Reading Small Groups
  • Civics for All Participatory Budgeting School

out-of-school time

  • NYEdge afterschool, holiday, & summer program (Grades K-5)
  • GoSports Zero Period for chronically absent
  • Groundswell Mural Program
  • Brooklyn Arts Council Guitar & Drumming
  • NYEdge in school music program (Grades K-1)
  • YMCA 2nd Grade Swim
  • Art Lunch Club
  • Sports Lunch Club

Parent & family engagement

  • (PTA) activities & fundraising
  • SLT parent participation
  • Parent Workshops (various partners)- stress management, immigration, financial planning
  • FACE Parent Leader training
  • Coffee and Chat with the Principal
  • Family Nights
  • Sports Lunch Club

Community engagement

  • Civics for All School
  • Community Learning School Advisory Board
  • District 16 Community Engagement Crawl
  • AARP Clinton Hill Chapter adoption of PS40
  • Bed Stuy Fly partnership
  • School-wide "Good Neighbor" community service project
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