PS 95 Waterfront Elementary School

Mission Statement

Our goal is to educate each child to his/her fullest potential as a self-directed, self-motivated learner. We will integrate the arts and academics in grades Pre-K through 8, and maintain high standards of behavior and achievement in a child-centered, open space environment

Our Beliefs

We believe that:

To be a life-long learner, students need to be successful problem solvers.

Visual and performing arts and curricular areas should be mutually integrated beginning with the very young and continue through life.

Effective and oral communication is needed for students to interact successfully in society.

Differentiation of educational activities and experiences as well as integration of technology is necessary to facilitate development of successful life-long learners.

Professional development is a necessary component to ensure academic success.

Our History: 25 Years Of Success

Waterfront was the first Pre-K to grade 8 magnet school in the City of Buffalo. It was created to promote understanding and tolerance among its diverse ethnic, racial and religious groups. This diverse environment has provided a high quality educational experience for all students. Waterfront has a proud tradition of success! For more than 20 years, Waterfront has been a Professional Development School (PDS) in partnership with Buffalo State College. This program has successfully trained pre-service teachers by exposing them to authentic urban classroom settings.