PS1 Pluralistic School Vision Statement
Many voices build a better world.
PS1 Pluralistic School Mission Statement
PS1's Mission is to spark curious and critical thinkers who confidently contribute to their communities.
PS1 Values
Learn with joy
Children learn through unbridled curiosity, abundant questions, and opportunities to learn from failure.
We embrace that spirit and understand learning journeys are not a means to an end, but one stage in
lifelong exploration.
Discover your full self
Students need safe environments where they can develop self-awareness, responsibility, and connection.
We cultivate open minds and hearts so every learner can embrace challenges as opportunities, lead with
empathy, and thrive in a complex world.
Honor our lived experiences
Our individual identities unite and enrich us. We respect diverse strengths, talents, and experiences and
seek to understand how we each show up in the world, knowing we are stronger because of our
interactions.
Be part of something bigger
We encourage everyone to be part of something bigger than themselves, make connections, and see
themselves as contributors to the PS1 community and the world beyond.
PS1 Diversity Statement
As a community committed to inclusivity, PS1 emphasizes an interdisciplinary and holistic approach to fostering the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to be a global citizen working towards a more equitable world. PS1 embraces inclusivity in all aspects of our institution including curriculum, professional development, admissions, recruitment of faculty and staff, community outreach, board and administrative decisions, and student and family life. Inclusion of all groups provides a fuller, richer learning community for all.