Welcome to 75 Morton

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Our Mission

At 75 Morton, we recognize that every single member of our diverse student body has a unique path to follow.

It is our mission to empower every student to inquire, question, create and evolve as a part of this community to achieve success in high school and beyond.

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We meet each student where they are and provide a supportive environment that accelerates growth and fosters success.

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Pillars of Our Community

We meet every student where they are, regardless of grade level, English language proficiency or learning ability, we work to raise each student up and accelerate their academic growth.

The three pillars of our community are:

1. Academic Excellence: Ensure that every student meets or exceeds grade-level standards.
2. Social & Emotional Learning: Center students’ well-being and personal growth in all we do.
3. Creative Exploration: Empower students to discover their passions through Visual Arts, STEAM and Library Arts

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Academic Excellence

Our diverse academic programs serve the specific needs of our Community:

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Academic Curriculum: �English

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• Standards Based Curriculum - Wit and Wisdom™
• Accelerated classes to challenge students with opportunities to deepen their understanding and engage in higher-level thinking across subjects
• Integrate strategic reading to support independent reading goals
• Strengthen academic intervention through research-based programs
• English as a New Language (ENL) standalone and integrated classes for students learning English

Academic Curriculum: �Math

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• Standards Based Curriculum - Illustrative Mathematics (IM®)
• Accelerated mathematics pathway beginning in Grade 6
• Design activities to support both individual practice and targeted small-group collaboration
• Foster peer discourse, problem-solving, and deeper conceptual understanding of the content
• Algebra I Regents Exam for qualified 8th graders

91% pass rate! (2025)

Academic Curriculum: �Science

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• Rigorous and inquiry-based Amplify Science curriculum in Grades 6 and 7 to build a strong foundation in scientific concepts
• Lab work preparation aligned to the Biology Regents requirements
• Ensure all 6^th and 7^th grade students complete at least 4 hands-on lab investigations, aligned with NY State requirements, to support the Biology Regents class.
• Adoption of New Visions Biology Curriculum in Grade 8
• Biology Regents Exam for qualified 8th graders

91% pass rate! (2025)

Academic Curriculum: �Social Studies

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• Standards Based Curriculum with enhanced rigor and enrichment opportunities in the accelerated classes
• Implement a project-based Social Studies curriculum developed by teacher, spanning key historical themes:
• Great Civilizations
• American History
• World History
• Units are designed to foster inquiry, critical thinking, and cross-curricular connections through authentic, performance-based tasks
• Projects emphasize research, collaboration, and real-world application to engage deeply with historical content
• Incorporate the Socratic method through regular Social Studies Seminars, where students engage in structured, text-based discussions

Academic Curriculum: �Foreign Language

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• Spanish Language Instruction for students in grades 7 and 8, plus a partial year intro to Spanish in grade 6
• Students participate in comprehensive Spanish language instruction, building foundational skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• Our robust Spanish language program to provide a strong foundation in communication, grammar, and cultural understanding.

Social & Emotional Learning

IA Assistant Principal Soto:

Leads our school’s Restorative Practices Program

Restorative Practices teach students the importance of building strong relationships and a sense of community both in advisory and classrooms, and beyond. �

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School Counselors Elaine and Melissa: Provide�Counseling and Restorative Interventions

Social Worker Danielle: 1-on-1 and small group counseling and leads our Peer Mediation Program

Advisory consists of small groups of 8-12 students, led by a teacher meeting once

a week, year-round, to focus on:

• Social Emotional Learning
• Academic Planning
• Organizational Skills
• Team Building
• Leadership Skills

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Meet Bea!�She provides �emotional support to �our students.

Advisory

Comfort Dog

Counseling

Creative Exploration

Students participate in all 3 electives:

• Visual Arts (sculpture, painting, fashion, mixed media)
• STEAM (Green roof, hydroponic lab, 3D printing)
• Library Arts

All students participate in Visual Arts and take a semester each of STEAM and Library Arts & Digital Literacy.

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Our Amazing Teachers & Staff

These individuals are among the brightest, most experienced, and creative minds around. Not only are they highly skilled educators who genuinely love working with middle schoolers, but they are also accomplished authors, artists, and musicians.

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Library and Dedicated Librarian

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Access for the entire community during independent reading

A rich, up-to-date collection, reflecting our diverse interests and identities

Digital Literacy curriculum focused:

• Research Skills
• Social Media
• Digital Footprint

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Supporting Families with the High School Process

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We start talking about high school early on in students’ tenure at 75 Morton.

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High School Readiness and Guidance at 75 Morton:

• Spring 7th Grade Preparation: Preparing students and families for the HS application process in spring of 7th grade. Free SHSAT Tutoring Class Offered through MY After-School Program.
• Fall 8th Grade Support and Research: Encouraging and supporting families and students in their research of high schools and programs in the fall of 8th grade.
• High School Partnerships and Information Sessions: Partnering with high schools to offer information sessions for students and families.

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75 Morton grads’ high school offers reflect our students’ interests, abilities and passions

High School Offers

Note: 75 Morton classes of ’24 & ‘25

3 others w/�1 or 2 �offers each

8 others w/�1 or 2 �offers each

Stuyvesant HS (6)

Brooklyn Tech (6)

Bronx Science (2)

HS for Math, Science and Engineering (2)

23 others w/�1, 2 or 3�offers each

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We are proud of our 75 Morton grads who received offers from specialized high schools over the past 2 years – that’s twice the NYC average (5%)

Stuyvesant

Bronx Science

LaGuardia

Brooklyn Tech

Brooklyn Latin

HS for Math, Science

& Engineering

Staten Island Tech

Note: 75 Morton classes of ’24 & ‘25

Specialized High School Offers

Parent Coordinator

Our Parent Coordinator is here to support families by:

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• Communicating important school notices, updates, and events
• Facilitating communication between teachers and staff in the school
• Helping families navigate with navigating DOE systems such as NYCSA, MySchools,
• Hosting parent workshops throughout the year to provide education and enrichment opportunities
• Connecting families with resources available in our community

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Clubs and Afterschool Programs

Our school has a wealth of clubs…

• Student Council
• GSA: Gay Straight Alliance
• BSU: Black Student Union
• Todos: Latino Student Union
• Student Ambassadors
• Green Team

And Activities…

• Culinary Cook-Off
• Homework help
• Photography
• Dance
• Gaming

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• Coding
• Badminton
• Scrapbooking
• Theater
• And much more!

Sports at 75 Morton

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New, State-of-the-Art Building

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Our airy, light-filled home opened in September 2018. Seven floors of spacious classrooms, bright wide hallways, fitness room, dance studio, gymnatorium with retractable seating, art rooms and music studios, plus an outdoor recess yard, make up our beautiful facility.

What Sets 75 Morton Apart

• Our Diverse and Welcoming Community

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• Our Rigorous Academic Programs
• Dedication to Social-Emotional Learning
• Opportunities for Creative Exploration
• Our Amazing Teachers, Staff and Building
• Our Students’ Success After 75 Morton

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Applying to 75 Morton

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Students can list one or both of the following 2 options when applying to 75 Morton:

1. General Education: Preference given to zoned students who rank 75 Morton on their list of schools they would like to attend. Visit www.schools.nyc.gov to find out if you are zoned for 75 Morton.

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• Screened Track for Accelerated Learning: Offers will be made using academic priority groups based on the core course grades from the year-end 4^th grade report card.

Contact Us

info@75morton.org

pta@75morton.org

Visit Our Website

www.75morton.org

Follow: @75morton.ms297

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