PS 180 Hugo Newman
College Preparatory School
Mission & Vision
P.S.180 Hugo Newman College Preparatory School is located at 370 West 120th Street in the heart of Harlem. We know that the education of every child begins at home and is a continued partnership between parents, educators and the community. We are poised and prepared to meet the needs of every child that passes through our doors. We are a collaborative community of students, teachers, and parents working together to ensure that that our children meet their fullest potential.
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Vision
PS 180 is a welcoming, inclusive community where we celebrate the diversity among our students, staff, and community members. We foster a love of learning and provide a well-rounded education by celebrating the strengths of each child. We are young, gifted, and Harlem.
Mission
We are committed to creating a nurturing and vibrant learning environment that fosters a love of learning, where building knowledge is not only a goal but a lifelong journey. By prioritizing their analytical and problem-solving skills and their social-emotional learning, we empower our students to become informed, responsible, and engaged global citizens poised to make a positive impact on the world.
Exciting News @ 180!
PS 180 is a Candidate School* for the Primary Year Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that PS 180 believes is important for our students.* Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org