About Us

BKG S.H.A.R.E.S

Social Leadership • Health and Wellness • Academic Excellence • Responsibility • Eco-activism • Self Advocacy

  • Students marching with climate sign
  • Teacher at the board
  • Debate Team
  • Two students in a yoga pose balancing on eachother
  • Students lay on yoga mats with hands on bellies
  • Students in the debate team
  • Students working together in math.
  • students standing a group posed for the camera
  • night at the museum
  • Debate Team Planning

Our Mission

At The Brooklyn Green School, every graduate will be equipped with the skills and mindset to thrive in high school and beyond. Central to our mission is a strong partnership among students, families, and staff to create inclusive, culturally relevant learning environments. We prioritize student voice, equity, rigorous academics, technology integration, service learning, the arts, and critical thinking. Our students embrace civic responsibility by practicing empathy and engaging in action-research and solution-oriented, project-based learning centered on eco-activism and social justice. Graduates of The Brooklyn Green School will be able to read with understanding, write clearly, study effectively, reason critically, question thoughtfully, and advocate for themselves and others. 

Our Vision

At Brooklyn Green School, we envision a world where environmental issues and social justice are understood as deeply interconnected. Our students explore critical challenges through inquiry, equity, and civic leadership, becoming passionate eco-activists who take action to create positive change in their communities and beyond.  
 
We are committed to cultivating the skills and mindset necessary for our scholars to read critically, write clearly, reason thoughtfully, and advocate for justice. Through real-world learning experiences, risk-taking, and the engineering design process, we foster a community where student voice drives solutions. Graduates of Brooklyn Green School will be equipped to lead with purpose, compassion, and impact, shaping a more sustainable and just future for all.
  • Students in science
  • Students working together in health.
  • Student activist.
  • Science class
  • Girls Basketball
  • Applying knowledge in Physical Education
  • Violin Class
  • Working together in math.
  • Bike NYC Program

Social Leadership

Every member of the BKG school community will practice social leadership by caring about and positively contributing to the well-being of others including family, school community, world community, and the environment. 

 

Health and Wellness

Every member of the BKG school community will practice social, emotional, and physical wellness by being cognizant of the impact that our words, actions, and overall decisions have on our bodies, our minds, and our community. We will work daily to expand our knowledge about food, nutrition, physical activity, positive thinking, mindfulness, adequate rest, and kindness to others.

 

Academic Excellence

Every member of the BKG school community will know that academic excellence is exemplified when they are inspired to innovate and to drive their own learning. We are reflective learners that always ask, “What more can I do?” with a focus on intellectual and personal growth, recognizing that the attainment of excellence involves constant improvement, risk-taking and is a life-long process.

 

Responsibility

Every member of the BKG community will demonstrate responsibility by showing up ready to work, being accountable for our words and actions, following through with commitments, and taking care of each other. 

 

Eco-activism

Every BKG community member is equipped with the knowledge, commitment, and skills needed to protect and improve the environment. We will engage in work aimed to prevent environmental damage while coordinating and executing campaigns specifically focused on issues that primarily affect underserved communities. 

 

Self Advocacy

Every BKG community member will demonstrate self-advocacy by knowing their rights and responsibilities, asking for what they need, charting their own course, and accessing resources needed to achieve their goals. As self-advocates, we will not only identify problems but work to come up with thoughtful and innovative solutions.