At New York Academy, we teach our students more than academic content – we teach them to be productive members of our global society. We are committed to guiding them to learn with a sense of social responsibility to make the world a better place. To reach this goal, NYA has established six Schoolwide Learner Outcomes (SLOs). Our students are prepared to leave their mark on the world, due to our emphasis on shaping:
Independent Learners
- I am curious
- I explore, discover, think, and create.
- I self-direct my learning life
- I am passionate about learning.
Effective Communicators
- I am an active listener.
- I am clear and thoughtful of my words.
- I am a conversationalist.
- I am a writer.
- I am a presenter.
Critical Thinkers
- I reason critically as a habit of mind.
- I think creatively as a habit of mind.
- I think about my thinking.
Dynamic Achievers
- I set goals to accomplish.
- I take risks.
- I am willing to learn from my mistakes.
- I reflect on my strengths and growth areas.
Ethical Individual
- I am mindful.
- I am fair, honest, and respectful.
- I understand right and wrong.
- I make good choices even when no one is looking.
- I have integrity.
Global citizen
- I have perspective, empathy, and compassion.
- I celebrate different people and cultures.
- I care for others and respect differences.
- I am socially responsible.
- I choose to act and serve others.