Core Values, Mission, Vision, & Instructional Focus
OWH Core Values
Leadership Growth Mindset Perseverance Honesty
Mission Statement
Preparing every student for excellence through rigorous academics.
School Vision
Creating a student centered, academically enriching environment in which students embody our school's core values promoting student achievement and college and career readiness.
Student School Pledge
I am a leader by holding myself and others accountable;
I have a growth mindset by taking on challenges and learning from them;
I can persevere through any obstacle by never giving up;
I will always be honest with myself and others.
Core Values/PBIS
The mission of OWH is to provide a child-centered environment that will inspire and challenge all of our students to: HAVE A GROWTH MINDSET, BE HONEST, STRIVE TO BE A LEADER, AND PERSEVERE. We strive to work as a collaborative unit with parents, faculty and staff to ensure that all children reach their academic goals.
Instructional Focus
Teacher will utilize assessment strategically to adjust curricula, inform instruction, further infuse the four hallmarks of the advanced literacies, include strategic multiple entry points and extensions, and provide comprehensive feedback to prepare students to become independent learners who will meet rigorous post-secondary standards.
Equity Goal
The staff at OWH will develop relationships that foster social, emotional, and academic needs to ensure individual student success.
NYCPS Mission
To ensure that each student graduates on a pathway to a rewarding career and long-term economic security, equipped to be a positive force for change, that is our mission.