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Our Mission & and School goals

The mission of democracy prep public schools is to educate responsible citizen-scholars for success in the college of their choice and a life of active citizenship.

At Democracy Prep Harlem Prep High school The "HOUSE OF DRAGONS" 

Being a dragon means you are part of a legacy of strength, wisdom, and unity. Dragons are not ordinary creatures — they are powerful, purposeful, and protective. At HPH, being a Dragon is about how you carry yourself, how you treat others, and how you chase excellence every single day. We are bold in spirit, sharp in mind, strong in heart, and united in purpose.

Our core values in dragon language: 

🔥 A Dragon Protects
We place safety and well-being first — for ourselves, our peers, and our community. We look out for one another, defend our school’s culture, and make sure every space feels respectful and inclusive.

🔥 A Dragon Strives for Excellence
We pursue excellence with equity. We work hard, prepare well, and expect greatness from ourselves and others. We make no excuses — but we also ensure everyone has the tools and support to succeed.

🔥 A Dragon Hungers for Knowledge
We live in a learning-centered culture. We stay curious, ask questions, and push ourselves to grow. We take ownership of our learning, knowing that knowledge is the fire that fuels our future.

🔥 A Dragon Has Pride
We have pride in people and place. We respect our school, keep our spaces beautiful, and carry ourselves with dignity. We celebrate the victories of our peers and take joy in our shared successes.

🔥 A Dragon Lives the “Dream Big” Values

We practice Discipline, Respect, Enthusiasm, Accountability, Maturity, Bravery, Integrity, and Grit — every day, in every class, in every challenge.

We are here to rise, protect, learn, and lead — because in the House of Dragons…

🔥 We Set the Sky on Fire. 🔥Watch us cook!!

Chants:

“Watch us Cook" 

Leader: “Who’s cookin’?”

Students/Staff: “DRAGONS cookin’!”

Leader: “What’s the recipe?”

Students/Staff: “FIRE and LEGACY!”

All Together: “WATCH US COOK!”

Yellow & Blue Pride

Leader: “We bleed…”

Students/Staff: “Yellow and Blue!”

Leader: “House of who?”

Students/Staff: “House of DRAGONS!”

All Together: “ALL DAY, ALL TRUE!”

Dragon Energy

Leader: “What’s the move?”

Students/Staff: “Big DRAGON energy!”

Leader: “What’s the vibe?”

Students/Staff: “FIRE and FAMILY!”

Cookin’ With Flames

Leader: “What we doin’?”
Students/Staff: “We cookin’ up!”

Leader: “What we bringin’?”
Students/Staff: “Flames for you!”