P.S.197 Kings Highway Academy

PS197 Mission & Vision For Learning

Our Mission:

At PS197, our mission is to partner with families to empower every child to embrace their unique minds, hearts, and voices, shaping the leaders of tomorrow. We aim to create a safe, nurturing environment where creativity flourishes, passions thrive and talents are discovered. We strive to foster academic excellence, social and emotional growth, and critical thinking skills that equip our children with the tools to reflect, adapt, and solve problems. At PS197 we are committed to cultivating lifelong visionaries, who understand that with dedication and self-belief, limitless possibilities await.

We Envision:

• A school that is inclusive, safe, and respectful. A school where each child is free to learn in their own way. (3K/PreK  Teachers)
• A school that is safe, respectful, teaches children to think critically,  and fosters a lifelong passion for learning. (Grade K Teachers)
• A school that fosters new ideas and evaluates them objectively, challenges students academically, and cares for them emotionally. (Grade 1 Teachers)
• A school that engages all learners in rigorous instruction that meets the needs of a diverse community of learners. (Grade 2 Teachers)
• A school that is positive, and committed to fostering an appreciation and love of learning and inquiry. (Grade 3 Teachers)
• A school that fosters a nurturing and inclusive environment, encourages critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning. (Grade 4 Teachers)
• A school where we can inspire a love of learning in every student through a nurturing environment. We are dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth through an engaging curriculum. (Grade 5 Teachers)
• A school that supports students' academic success by focusing on social and emotional learning (SEL), fostering a supportive and inclusive community, and providing interactive learning experiences. It also promotes critical thinking, creativity, and a commitment to lifelong learning among all students.(Specialist Teachers)
• A school that nurtures the best in each child morally, intellectually, socially, artistically, emotionally and physically. We hope to provide a supportive learning environment that celebrates multilingualism and multiculturalism, fostering language acquisition, academic excellence, and cross-cultural understanding. (ENL Teachers)
• A school that is a beacon of excellence in inclusive education, where diversity is celebrated, and every child’s unique strengths are recognized and nurtured. (Special Education Team)