Parents often ask us who their child will become with an Academy education. We tell them that the answer lies in our school seal. Since the founding of the Academy, an Academy education has been grounded in honoring three values:

• They discover their voice. Students develop a perspective that is all their own and awaken what’s inside, finding their unique place in the school community and in the world.
• They test their limits. Students push their intellectual, emotional and physical boundaries and discover their inner leaders, scholars, athletes, and artists…all with the support of an inspiring faculty and in the safety of a college-like campus.
• They think for themselves. Students learn that following the crowd will not allow them to be all that they can be, to stand up for themselves in a world where achievement is not popular; and they learn to assess what it means to think independently about themselves and the world.

Integritas/Integrity
At Staten Island Academy, students act and live with integrity.

• They question their world. Students sharpen their abilities to challenge, analyze, research and inquire to become critical thinkers who understand possibility, appreciate nuance and seek truth in the people and world around them.
• They enliven their community. Students become spirited citizens of the school and greater community, by learning that ethical leadership, passionate service, human kindness, mutual respect, and thoughtful modesty are the cornerstones of a fulfilling life in a diverse world.
• They treasure their relationships. Students create friendships with young and old, students and teachers, adults and children. They appreciate the privilege of their education and respect the rewards and responsibilities that it bestows upon them, knowing that they are only their best when they awaken the best in others.

Decora/Honorable Achievement
At Staten Island Academy, students achieve great things.

• They seize their opportunities. Students set their goals high and follow through, significantly exceeding national norms to become academic leaders in New York City.
• They relish their education. Students develop and exercise curiosity and commitment, discipline and diligence, as a means to achievement and maximizing joy.
• They choose their future. Students prepare for success at America’s top colleges and universities, in post-graduate degree programs and in fulfilling careers, steadfastly creating a promising future and a satisfying life…all while enjoying the present.