WILLIAMSBURG PREP
WHO WE ARE
OUR MISSION AND FOCUS
Williamsburg Preparatory High School provides our students with a college ready curriculum, which encourages critical thinking, creative problem solving, deep understanding and self-discipline. In short: we provide students with a foundation for a successful future and a better life!
THE 5 SHIPS
We have five guiding values at Williamsburg Prep, which we instill into all we do. Students from each grade are recognized for excellence in the following with a SHIP Award, given once a month in four categories to a student from each grade. Below are our five core values at WP.
RELATIONSHIP
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respecting yourself
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making connections
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keeping commitments
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” –Maya Angelou
CITIZENSHIP
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believing in others
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lending a hand
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giving back
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” –Margaret Mead
PARTNERSHIP
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getting better together
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thinking "win-win"
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establishing trust
“If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” –African proverb
SCHOLARSHIP
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asking questions
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overcoming obstacles
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striving for mastery
“A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.” –Nelson Mandela
LEADERSHIP
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doing the right thing
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encouraging others
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offering solutions
“You must be the change you want to see in the world...” –Mahatma Gandhi
OUR BUILDING
257 North 6th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Shared Space: Yes– 14K558, 14K488
Accessibility: Accessible via elevator
Transit:
Subway: L to Bedford Ave; G to Metropolitan Ave-Lorimer St
Bus: B24, B32, B39, B44, B44-SBS, B46, B60, B62, Q54, Q59
