PS 360 St. Albans, NY District 29

ity shares the belief that all children can and will learn. Core Values
- Respect for diversity
In order for our world to change, we must first accept our differences. We are all different and unique individuals who are part of different cultures. We must first recognize and accept our differences. We can then learn about each other’s differences and finally celebrate diversity.

- Fostering life-long curiosity
As educators, we adopt the mind set of lifelong learning. Our goal as an educator becomes to foster an intrinsically driven curiosity to “Know more” within students. We seek to teach children to:

I. Learn to know- students need to “Master” the application of knowledge, rather than simply acquiring information. Learning to do- we must equip students for what they must know in order for them to be positive contributors to society, specifically their ability to be innovative and adapt to future work environments. Learning to live together, and with others – students must learn to peacefully resolve conflicts, foster individual competence and capacity, and social inclusion. Learning to be- through meeting the academic, social, and emotional needs of students, we will provide an experience that makes a huge contribution to students’ complete development: mind, body, intelligence, sensitivity, and aesthetic appreciation.


4. Working collaboratively for excellence

In our strive for excellence, students and staff alike must constantly be in the mindset of “Learning to Learn”