NYCSD, in partnership with home and community, is dedicated to providing a safe environment in which all members of the District strive to be:

Intellectually Prepared 

• By engaging in critical and creative thinking 
• By exhibiting intellectual curiosity 
• By providing a comprehensive education experience that values creativity in academics, arts, and athletics 
• By teaching and developing skills in all types of literacy 
• By teaching effective strategies in overcoming failure 
• By individualizing the learning process 

 Civically Engaged 

• By supporting service-minded activities in our community and beyond 
• By meeting the challenges of a dynamic, global society with confidence and compassion
• By offering authentic experiences to provide rational solutions to real-world problems 
• By nurturing healthy, appropriate relationships 

 Personally Responsible 

• By participating in character-building activities
• By embracing teamwork and collaboration to solve problems
• By practicing effective strategies in leadership and followership
• By developing and engaging in effective and appropriate communication
• By demonstrating a strong work ethic 
• By building resilience and self-advocacy skills