Francis Prep is a Catholic, Franciscan, College preparatory school where we treat all of Creation with dignity and respect. As instruments of God’s peace, justice, and love, we form leaders who achieve academic excellence, create community, and proclaim joy and hope. Francis Prep values God’s life in each person. Therefore, we are compelled:
- To be seekers of Truth.
- To develop a critical intellect.
- To treat all with respect and dignity.
- To lead lives of justice, integrity, and compassion. Philosophy
Saint Francis Preparatory School is a community that affirms its Catholic identity by the four "Golden Links" of Franciscan education, which holds that Spiritual, Intellectual, Social, and Physical values can be drawn from learning. We direct our educational efforts through academic programs and activities to enable students to value all of God's creation. Enlightened by the teachings of Jesus, we-the students, parents, faculty, staff, administration, and alumni-view the school as a means of encountering God and as a visible sign of our religious beliefs. In the words of Pope John Paul II, the mission of the Catholic school is "to communicate Christ." At the Prep, this is uniquely interpreted in the spirit of Franciscanism, which is to manifest peace, love, and respect for the individual, the community, and the environment. Francis Prep we create an atmosphere where all can experience, communicate, and live the Gospel message. We challenge every individual to value learning, thinking, and critical inquiry. The teachers strive to not only instruct students, but to inspire them. We provide opportunities for students to develop their academic potential and make college and career choices in concert with their personal desires and talents. We appreciate and respect the cultural diversity in the school and the New York metropolitan area while embracing our shared humanity. We encourage active citizenship in our democracy by increasing students' awareness of and involvement in local, national, and global issues. This is the vision we mutually define. To work for these ends is a task of joy which provides fulfillment to the entire Prep community.
