Mission & Vision

Our mission at State Street Academy is to encourage students to do their personal best by offering instruction in a safe and caring environment.

Our Vision is to offer a choice of a high quality and high achieving preschool through seventh grade elementary school to the community of State Street Academy and surrounding area.

Unlocking Potential & Empowering Minds

"Unlocking Potential": This phrase encapsulates the belief that each student possesses unique talents, abilities, and capacities waiting to be discovered. Just like a treasure chest holds valuable gems, our students are filled with untapped potential. At our school, this concept is translated into action through personalized learning approaches, encouragement of exploration, and fostering an environment that values diversity. By leveraging individual strengths, we help students build self-confidence and a sense of purpose, enabling them to reach new heights and overcome challenges.

"Empowering Minds": This part of the motto emphasizes the school's commitment to providing students with the tools, knowledge, and skills they need to not only excel academically, but also to thrive in various aspects of life. It signifies that education is not confined to textbooks; it's about cultivating critical thinking, creativity, adaptability, and resilience. Empowering minds involves engaging students in active learning experiences that encourage them to question, analyze, and synthesize information. Through experiential learning, problem-solving activities, and interactive discussions, our school equips students with a broader perspective and the ability to make informed decisions.

What It Means for Students:

• Personalized Growth: State Street Academy acknowledges that every student is on a unique journey of growth. "Unlocking Potential, Empowering Minds" means that students are seen as individuals, with educators tailoring teaching strategies to suit their learning styles and interests. This approach helps students discover their strengths, build self-awareness, and develop a strong sense of identity.

• Confidence and Resilience: By focusing on unlocking potential, students are encouraged to step out of their comfort zones and take on challenges. Through experiential learning and supportive mentorship, they build the confidence to face difficulties head-on and the resilience to persevere when things get tough.

• Critical Thinking and Creativity: "Empowering Minds" involves fostering critical thinking skills, enabling students to analyze information critically, consider different viewpoints, and arrive at informed conclusions. By encouraging creativity and innovation, students learn to think beyond conventional boundaries, finding new solutions to problems and envisioning a brighter future.

• Leadership and Collaboration: Empowering minds extends to nurturing leadership skills and promoting collaboration. Students are encouraged to express their ideas, work collaboratively on projects, and lead initiatives. This prepares them to be effective team players and leaders in various contexts, both during their time at school and in their future.

• Positive Impact: Ultimately, our new motto signifies that students leave our school not only academically enriched but also socially responsible and capable of making a positive impact on their communities. By unlocking their potential and empowering their minds, our students are well-equipped to contribute meaningfully to society.

"Unlocking Potential, Empowering Minds" encapsulates State Street Academy’s commitment to fostering individual growth, critical thinking, creativity, and the development of well-rounded, responsible citizens. It signifies an educational journey that goes beyond textbooks, shaping students into empowered individuals ready to face the challenges and opportunities of the future.