P.S. 216 Arturo Toscanini School Teachers are committed to the belief that the strongest of these teams has at least one parent acting in concert with each student and his or her teachers. For that reason they encourage an open communication between the home and the school so that together steps necessary can be taken to insure the success of each student. Programs create opportunities for the intellectual and social growth of each of their students with a basic curriculum enriched with opportunities for participation and the development of decision making skills. The community, parents, and staff work together to create a learning environment that will meet the needs of students on all levels including academically, socially, and emotionally to help them become upstanding and productive citizens.