At Manhattan New School we are committed to providing a nurturing, joyful, inclusive, engaging and rigorous learning environment where every child can reach their full potential.   

 

We believe in academic excellence through our rigorous social studies, science, math and ELA curricula that ensure students are acquiring the standards-based knowledge for future success in middle and high school.  

 

We believe our social and emotional approach supports students’ emotional well-being and builds strong self management and social awareness skills along with responsible decision making. 

 

We believe in developing creativity and self-expression through our arts programs, including music, instruments, art, dance and drama.

 

We believe in providing enrichment opportunities to provide a well-rounded experience for our students, including athletics, STEM, chess, field trips, coding and digital citizenship.

 

Our dedicated administration, teachers and staff are passionate about education, and work tirelessly to foster a love of learning and inspire all of our students to be better versions of themselves.  A growth mindset philosophy has guided our practice with the belief that our students learn to persevere through challenges and see them as opportunities for growth. 

 

The development of critical thinking skills is paramount to all of our students’ academic experiences.  Students at MNS have multiple opportunities to investigate the big ideas, ask questions and consistently reflect on their own learning.  Staff members go the extra mile to supplement the curriculum, providing every student, regardless of their different level of skills, the same learning opportunities. 

 

All of these beliefs and values are embedded in every classroom and throughout the curriculum.  We pride ourselves on creating optimal learning conditions for all students to develop the academic, social and emotional skills needed for success in and out of school and for a lifetime.

 

​Best,​

Doreen

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