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Our mission
Our mission at Altman MS 172 is to make this school the educational center of this community. We envision the parents, teachers, administrators and community organizations working together to provide a safe and secure educational environment to ensure that all of our children meet and exceed the standards in all subject areas.
Special Programs
Media studies (audio, video, print, music, fine art), multimedia lab (video production studio, publishing center). Classes in video prod., science explorers, school newspaper, AIS instruction for at-risk students, Desktop Publishing.
Extracurricular Activities
Calligraphy, Chess Club, Computer, Crafts, Creative Writing, Debate & Math teams, Peer Mediation, Regents Review, Newspaper, Sewing, Small Animal Care, Co-Ed Softball, Volleyball, Basketball teams for boys and girls.
Our Community
Various Arts Partners, Center For Educational Innovation, Fund for NYC Public Education, Lincoln Center, Learning Through Arts, New York University, Adolescents Learning, Bar Association NYC, St. Jude's Children's Hosp, University of Delaware, and Columbia University, Beacon Program.