Mission
THE MISSION OF PROFESSIONAL CHILDREN'S SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE A CHALLENGING ACADEMIC EDUCATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WORKING IN OR STUDYING FOR CAREERS IN THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS, COMPETITIVE SPORTS AND OTHER ENDEAVORS; TO MEET THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF OUR STUDENTS; PROVIDE MASTERY OF FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS AND PREPARE THEM FOR COLLEGE OR OTHER POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION; TO TEACH YOUNG PEOPLE TO BALANCE THE DEMANDS OF THEIR PROFESSIONAL, PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC LIVES; TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO MUST OFTEN CONTEND WITH THE PRESSURES OF THE ADULT WORLD IN ADDITION TO THE NORMAL PRESSURES OF ADOLESCENCE; TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO RESPECT OTHERS OF DIVERSE ETHNIC, RACIAL, ECONOMIC, GEOGRAPHIC AND ARTISTIC BACKGROUNDS; TO BALANCE THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS WITH THE NEEDS OF OTHERS AND TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR DECISIONS; TO FOSTER A COMMUNITY IN WHICH BOTH ACADEMIC AND ARTISTIC PURSUITS ARE VALUED.