The staff, parents and the entire school community of P.S. 223 are dedicated to working together to prepare our students to become independent, lifelong learners. To achieve this goal we will create an environment that promotes heightened social and intellectual growth of students through an enriched curriculum that emphasizes the integration of academic, the arts and technology. The school community further pledges to establish and maintain high expectations to facilitate human connections within and across cultures by modeling behaviors that promote self-respect and high self-esteem. We will work to maintain a safe, nurturing environment where respect for the individual as well as the rights of the collective school community are protected. We remain committed to our school motto-- Great expectations -- The Pursuit of Excellence.