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Our Vision

At Academy for New Americans (30Q235), we envision a future where all students achieve academic excellence, embrace their cultural and linguistic identities, and thrive as confident, compassionate, and globally minded leaders prepared to succeed in college, career, and life. Through multilingualism, cultural responsiveness, and equitable opportunities, we empower students to engage meaningfully in an interconnected world.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to equip students to lead with excellence. Through our G.R.A.C.E. core values—Gratitude, Respect, Achievement, Compassion, and Empowerment—we create a nurturing, inclusive, and equitable learning environment where Multilingual Learners and aspiring global leaders develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to achieve academic success, celebrate their cultural and linguistic identities, and make meaningful contributions to their communities and the world.

Our Motto

Lead with Excellence. Learn with Purpose. Grow with G.R.A.C.E.

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Living G.R.A.C.E. — Our Core Values

Integrated Framework for Success

Living G.R.A.C.E.

At I.S. 235 Academy for New Americans, our motto isn't just a slogan—it's how we live every day. We build a supportive, high-achieving community by anchoring everything we do in five core values.

G

Gratitude

We appreciate our journeys and celebrate our community.

We honor our diverse backgrounds, express appreciation for our families, teachers, and peers, and value the unique opportunities we have to learn from one another.

R

Respect

We value every voice, language, and culture.

We treat everyone with dignity, celebrate our multicultural environment, and listen to different perspectives with an open mind.

A

Achievement

We strive for excellence and take pride in our progress.

We set high academic goals, embrace the challenge of mastering new languages, and celebrate the milestones we reach together.

C

Compassion

We support one another with empathy and kindness.

We welcome new classmates with open arms, look out for each other, and ensure that every student feels safe, seen, and valued.

E

Empowerment

We believe in our potential to lead and succeed.

We take ownership of our learning, amplify student voices, and build the confidence to become leaders in a global society.

Lead with Excellence. Learn with Purpose. Grow with G.R.A.C.E.

Academy for
New Americans

Our vision is to prepare well-rounded and
confident students who aspire to be
productive global citizens.

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Address:

30-15 29 Street 4th Floor,
Long Island City, NY 11102

Phone:

(718) 956-4140

Fax:

(718) 956-4145

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