School's Mission & Vision

Mission:

To promote instruction aligned with New York State Common Core Learning Standards; To support the various needs of all learners in all subject areas; To promote authentic discourse in classrooms and build language acquisition; To encourage awareness and respect for cultural diversity; To provide a wide range of academic programs and services to develop critical thinking and enhance social skills; To support a positive learning environment through the collaborative efforts of staff, parents, families, and an entire supportive community.

Vision:

PS 195 is dedicated to ensuring that each student develops the skills required to achieve the highest levels of academic excellence and that our school builds the whole child. Through the meaningful exploration of English Language Arts, Mathematics, the Arts & Humanities, and Science, the activities implemented in every aspect of the learning environment will encourage inquiry, creativity, student independence, and the application of literacy to instill and promote lifelong learning.