Mission Statement
York Preparatory School is a New York City independent school committed to creating a nurturing environment that challenges and supports each student in a diverse and inclusive setting. Compassionate and accessible educators guide our students through a traditional and rigorous curriculum, while employing a range of innovative techniques to cultivate each individual student’s skills, abilities, and interests. York strives to educate the whole child, meeting each student where they are, and supporting them as they grow into lifelong learners and responsible citizens.
York Preparatory School believes that:
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A primary motivating force for a young person is the possibility of success.
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Students are most likely to succeed when appropriately placed in small classes, where students and teachers interact respectfully and ethically, and students are able to demonstrate mastery through a variety of methods.
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A community that upholds the values of character education, which are Trustworthiness, Responsibility, Fairness, Citizenship, Compassion and Empathy, creates an educational environment in which students can discover themselves and make good choices both academically and personally.
- Student involvement in the school's social life and in a wide range of extracurricular activities develops collaborative skills.
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Through a structured academic support program, students acquire skills to reach their potential, develop confidence in their abilities, and understand their own unique learning style to become lifelong learners.
- Enrichment programs promote intellectual curiosity, and expand students' understanding while introducing exciting ideas, concepts, and themes.
- Frequent and clear communication among students, parents, and teachers assures that all involved are working toward the same goals.
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Ongoing professional development enables teachers to effectively convey the importance of lifelong learning and responsible citizenship to students.
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Collaboration among faculty and across curricular areas enhances and enriches student learning.
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Effective use of technology throughout the curriculum supports, enhances, and transforms instruction.
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Counseling each student in selecting a suitable college where they can be successful is the mission of individualized college guidance.
