We, the school community of I.S. 125, including parents and local community organizations, will create a safe, welcoming and nurturing learning environment for all students including ELL, Special Education and high achieving students. The quality of teaching and learning will be enhanced through the inclusion of cultural arts and technology into the core curricula while addressing the physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs of the school community in order to promote excellence. Self-esteem, respect, understanding and appreciation of diversity will be fostered, thereby creating a community of lifelong learners committed to the improvement of the world.