Mission

Brooklyn Prep is a small college-going high school where academic rigor and excellence is expected; a community where every student is known well; and a learning organization where both young people and adults are actively engaged in inquiry, reflection, and collaboration. Our responsibility is to develop in all students Habits of Mind, Work, and Heart needed to succeed in a challenging college program and fulfilling career.

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Habits of Mind

• Perspective--Examining various viewpoints & creating and understanding one’s own perspective. What is the viewpoint presented?  What is my viewpoint, and why?
• Analysis--Interpreting evidence & finding evidence to support one's own arguments.  What is my interpretation of the material presented? What is the evidence? 
• Connections--Making connections to self, peers, other school subjects, and the world.   How does this connect to my own experience?  Does it connect to the larger community? 
• Expression--Personalizing your work and engaging your audience.  How is individuality and creativity incorporated into this work?  Is it compelling?

Habits of Work

• Resourcefulness--Finding solutions to problems & knowing where to go for help.  How can I take initiative and where do I go to solve problems? 
• Organization--Managing time, paperwork and self-organization in order to be successful.   How can I manage my time to achieve my goals?  How can I be punctual and professional? 
• Perseverance--Working hard & never giving up.  How can I continually improve my work?  How can I set goals that will motivate me every day?
• Eagerness--Demonstrating excitement and readiness.   How can I celebrate success in myself and in others?  How can I become involved in school activities?
• Self-Awareness--Understanding your decisions & being conscious of how you behave.   How can I understand my strengths and weaknesses so that I can help myself and others?

​Habits of Heart

• Flexibility--Knowing how to adapt when things change.  
• Insight--Having a vision of your future and keeping yourself on track to get there.   
• Role--Understanding the needs of the community and how your actions affect it.  
• Empathy--Understanding the needs and thoughts of others.   

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