Welcome to I.S. 218M

Our Vision

Our vision is to create an urban school community that produces sustained gains in student achievement to close the achievement gap, and to improve students' moral commitment to, and understanding of the external community.

Our Mission

The mission of Salome Urena de Henriquez School - I.S. 218 - is to provide students a rigorous data driven education focused on critical thinking competencies to improve students' academic outcomes and compete in the global community. With our Core Values we create a safe and trusting environment that assists in developing, guiding and promoting students towards self-discipline, motivation and responsibility for our school and the external community. Through Team Meetings and Instructional Grade Meetings the faculty provides instructional leadership following the Principles of Learning, and are also advocates for students social and emotional growth.