Queens's only progressive school, where our curriculum is implemented according to each child's needs. Founded by Francis Mechner, PhD, a former professor at Columbia University, and a prominent researcher on learning and thinking skills. QPS's faculty is staffed with accomplished educators who have brought to QPS their expertise in their subject area as well as their academically trained insight into self-reflection, conflict resolution, and subject integration.
The Co-op School offers a unique collaborative approach to experience-based learning. Teachers work together and guide students in the dynamic, life-long process of questioning and deepening connections. Parents contribute time and expertise in support of the school community. Our Core Values: Compassion: We nurture and value the strength to work together as a team, to be an individual, to respect differences of opinions, and have the ability to empathize with others. Uniqueness: We nurture and value the confidence that leads to risk taking, problem solving, and taking pride in one's own point of view. Innovation: We nurture and value curiosity, creativity, experimentation and perseverance when faced with challenges. Community Action: We nurture and value an awareness, respect and care for our surroundings, community and environment. Joy: We nurture and value the simple joy of playing, learning, and friendship making.
The New Highland School facility includes well equipped attractive classrooms, library, science laboratory, art studio and full gymnasium. The heart and soul of the school, though, is more than the bricks and mortar. Differences between schools are rooted in the philosophy of education and the relationship between those who teach and those who come to learn. There is a choice between the public school system, with a few good schools but many political and budgetary problems, and a carefully chosen private school that has proven its ability to excite, motivate, and challenge students to achieve their fullest potential. The Highland tradition of private education is dynamic, sensitive to the needs of the individual student, and realistic enough to prepare for the educational career challenges that lie ahead. We are very proud of the programs offered at Highland. We strive to maintain a highly academic course of study, while providing a nurturing, well rounded atmosphere. It is
The Cathedral School is a highly rated, private, Christian Orthodox preschool (~2 years old) through 8th grade with an incredible family-oriented culture and atmosphere in the beautiful Upper East Side, Manhattan community. The Cathedral School fosters the natural curiosity, intelligence and creativity of children through excellence in education. To learn more, please schedule a tour (call us directly at 212-249-2840 or send an email to info@cathedralschoolny.org), visit our site at www.cathedralschoolny.org and visit our Instagram (@cathedralschoolny).
