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WELCOME TO THE ENYFA MATH AND SCIENCE WIKISPACE. ENJOY THE ADVENTURE OF LEARNING!

**MISSION** **STATEMENT** **__EAST__** **__NEW YORK FAMILY ACADEMY__** // “A public school with a private school feel” // ** WE ARE A KIND AND CARING FAMILY OF CURIOUS AND THOUGHTFUL LEARNERS **

· We nurture and embrace the growth of kindness, concern, curiosity, emotional literacy and critical thinking that fosters an ethical society. · We provide our students with the academic and social skills necessary for success in their careers and family lives. · We teach success by creating an emotionally supportive learning environment that enables students to think, explore and grow. · We prepare each student for higher learning and successful participation in the work force. · We recognize that everyone learns in diverse ways. · We promote rigorous and varied learning opportunities that enable our students to achieve their highest potential. · We strive to involve each parent/guardian in his or her child’s educational experience. · We encourage the involvement of our students in service to the community.

**__ ENYFA __****__ ’ __****__ s Educational Philosophy __**


 * A person who ****__ summarizes __**** information **** effectively ****, ****__ provides evidence __**** to support arguments or claims, **** and ****__ exhibits integrity, __**** has built a strong, successful foundation. **


 * Summarizing **** is the skill of taking lengthy text or complex information, and reducing it so that it highlights the main points. **


 * Using Evidence in Argument **** involves offering valid information to support theses, beginning with discussion, then composing into writing across the disciplines, and developing the communication and collaboration skills that support college and career readiness. **


 * __ Exhibiting integrity __**** demonstrates the ability to leave a place in better shape than at your arrival. **


 * Therefore you must **


 * a. **** never demand something that you __think__ you deserve **


 * b. **** always find ways to serve others **


 * c. **** always do what is right, even when it is painful. **

__ ENYFA definition of Rigor which is evident in all classrooms. __