We welcome parents and guardians to engage with our school programs and student activities. To ensure the safety of our students and staff, all visitors must adhere to our safety procedures. As part of NYC Public Schools' Safer Access system, all visitors must adhere to the following guidelines:
We appreciate your cooperation with these measures, which help us maintain a secure and welcoming learning environment for all students.
All P.S. 65 students (3-K to 5th Grade) are required to wear school uniforms. School Uniforms enhance school safety, promote school pride, create a sense of unity amongst students, improve the learning environment, bridge socioeconomic differences between children, promote good behavior, improve children’s self-respect and self-esteem and produce cost savings for participating families.
Uniform Guidelines
Clothing must be sized to fit the student. Pants should fit appropriately and should not be too tight or too loose. Shirts should be the appropriate size and should not extend below the hip.
Shirts/Blouses: White or sky-blue polo or oxford shirts (undershirts, t-shirts, midriffs are NOT permitted)
Pants/Skirts : Navy-blue khaki pants (jeans, joggers, sweatpants, or leggings can be worn but must be navy blue)
Shoes: Closed in shoes (clogs, flip-flops, or slippers are NOT permitted)
We use www.weather.com to determine the current temperature. As a guideline, if the temperature is at or below zero degrees, or a wind chill below -5 degrees, the children will stay inside. Determination of the outdoor activities will be decided by the building principal. Students will need appropriate winter clothing. Coats, hats, mittens, snow pants, and boots are necessary during the winter months because all students have recess outside on a daily basis.
If you are moving out of town, the school office must be notified at least a day in advance so that the proper transfer records can be prepared and the child’s supplies collected. Students will be dropped from their schedules when our Registrar has received a Request for Records from another school OR when a student has been absent for fifteen (15) consecutive school days.
No student shall be released to any non-parent/guardian or transported to a location other than the location originally designated by the parent/guardian without written permission or personal telephone contact with the parent/guardian.
The school can assume no responsibility for personal belongings brought to school by the children. Personal electronic devices (video games, iPads, etc.) are discouraged during the school day. Please do not send toys or electronic devices with your child.
Student cell phones may not be used during the school day. The office has access to a telephone in an emergency. All personal plans should be taken care of before the student comes to school. Schools are not responsible for lost or stolen electronic equipment. Other items not allowed in school: Trading Cards, Fidget Spinners, Skateboards.
Cell Phone PolicyPlease notify the school of any change of address or telephone number. Make sure that the school is aware, at all times, of your correct phone number plus that of a neighbor, friend or relative to contact in the event of an emergency that might occur.
P.S. 065 is committed to the academic success of all students and this year we are working diligently to ensure that all students achieve 100 % attendance. There are about 180 school days in the academic year. It is expected that your child attends school on time, every day. Please carefully review our attendance policy, expectations and supports.
Attendance Policy
