WILLIAMSBURG PREP
WHO WE ARE
OUR MISSION AND VISION
WP exists to be the place where relationships render results
We challenge ourselves to excel as lifelong learners who embody our core values of Relationship, Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship and Partnership.
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
