PS 8 is a creative learning community that is dedicated to having all of its members flourish. Our mission is academic excellence and, in its pursuit, we are committed to the development of the whole child.
Our community is child-centered.
All decisions put the children's interests first.
Our community operates with integrity and respect.
Ethical and honest behavior is part of everything we do.
Our community is a learning community.
Innovation and thoughtful risk-taking must be part of our continuous focus on improvement, including assessment of progress.
Our community works as an effective team.
Teamwork and collaboration are focused on children.
Our community takes responsibility.
We search for answers and make no excuses.
Our community embraces diversity.
We value diversity of culture, experience, and perspective.
Our community is a caring community.
We look for the best in each other and we care enough to ask the hard questions.