- Pittsburgh Public Schools
- Arsenal PreK-5
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Pittsburgh Arsenal PreK-5
A Community School
District News
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PPS Healthy You Webinar Series
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Hours 9:10AM - 3:55PM
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ADA Accessible Yes
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Phone (412) 529-7307
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Uniform Light Yellow, Navy Blue or Baby Blue Collared Oxford (button down) OR Collared Polo Shirts ONLY. Navy Blue or Khaki pants, walking shorts, skirts, and/or jumpers no more than 2-inches above the knee (no cargo pants)
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School Colors Blue and Yellow
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District 2
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FAX (412) 622-7310
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Mascot Building a community of learners.
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
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Pittsburgh Arsenal PreK-5 is a neighborhood school located in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville community with a diverse population that provides an academic environment that focuses on developing the whole child. We believe that every child can achieve excellence and it is our goal to provide students with the skills, knowledge, tools, and support they need to excel in life. We emphasize high academic standards to promote student achievement in a highly structured and disciplined school environment. The instructional program is designed around the District's comprehensive curriculum, emphasizing the Pennsylvania learning standards in reading, math, writing, science, social studies, art, music and physical education. Our school is a Regional English as a Second Language site. One-third of our population consists of students learning the English language. We have 18 countries represented at Arsenal and 14 languages spoken.
To complement our academic program, Pittsburgh Arsenal Pre K-5 offers activities and programs to enrich the whole child. Our programming includes a community-led after school tutoring program, instrumental music, chorus, culturally responsive art activities and African drumming. All children in 4th and 5th grade learn to play the piano during music classes and there is an intramural sports program after school for 3rd - 5th students. We also build upon the leadership skills of responsible students through opportunities to participate in Student Council and Safety Patrol. We partner with various community organizations to enhance the learning environment including a health and wellness program with UPMC St. Margaret. Additional community partners include Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Reading is Fundamental, Lawrenceville United and Strong Women, Strong Girls to provide additional literacy, community, and mentoring opportunities for our students.
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Additional Educational Services
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Additional Educational Services:
Learning Support, Speech & Language, Itinerant Hearing and Vision, Autistic Support, Emotional Support, Occupation Therapy and Physical Therapy -
Arsenal Early Childhood Center
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Arsenal Early Childhood Center
PPS Early Childhood Education Programs provides early learning opportunities to approximately over 2,000 children a year from infancy through five-years of age throughout the City of Pittsburgh. The children and families served receive comprehensive services including education, nutrition, health, mental health, disabilities and social services. By meeting the needs of the “whole child” we ensure that all children are prepared for kindergarten entrance.All of our PPS Early Childhood classrooms operate for 6-hours a day. During that time all children are exposed to a research-based, high quality curriculum that is aligned to the PA Early Learning Standards and receive instruction individually, in small groups, and in whole group settings. Our children also have opportunities to receive specialized services in the classroom through our contracted providers or Early Intervention (as needed), to socialize with peers, and receive breakfast & lunch daily.To learn more about Early Childhood, visit www.pghschools.org/earlychildhood -
Community School
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As a Community School, we collaborate with a variety of local organizations to provide on-going support for our students and their families.
Partnerships between District schools and community resources to offer programs which focus on academics, enrichment, health and social supports, youth and community development and family engagement, based on each school’s community needs. Community Schools promote student achievement, positive conditions for learning and the well-being of families and communities.
Community Schools Mission
Using District schools as hubs, partners agencies and community resources work to achieve the following outcomes:
- Children are ready to enter school
- Students attend school consistently
- Students are actively involved in learning and their community
- Families are increasingly involved with their children's education
- Schools are engaged with families and communities
- Students succeed academically
- Students are healthy (physically, socially, and emotionally)
- Students live and learn in a safe, supportive, and stable environment
- Communities are desirable places to live.
Visit www.pghschools.org/communityschools for more information
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FACILITIES
Arsenal PreK-5, located at 215 39th St, was built in 1930. The 5 story building a total area of 167,962 square feet.
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1 Science Lab
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1 Classroom Computer Lab
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0 Dedicated Computer Labs
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0 Art Labs
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0 Music Labs
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1 Multi-Purpose Room
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0 CTE Labs
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1 Gym
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1 Pool
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1 Auditorium
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1 Cafeteria
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1 Library