Vision

PS/MS 280 cultivates lifelong learners and believes each child is capable of achieving academic excellence through rigorous instruction in a supportive environment to be prepared for college, careers, and life in the 21st century.

Mission

“Challenging students’ intellect, encouraging independent thinking, and fostering social responsibility,” by:

• Using professional development to strengthen our instructional core by examining and further refining our practices aligned to Advanced Literacy.

• Continuing to develop collaborative teacher teams, improving teacher practice, while monitoring student progress towards increased student outcomes.

• Partnering with parents, students, and the school community to foster a shared responsibility, while integrating culturally responsive social-emotional learning strategies to help students reach their full academic potential.