The Big Picture Leadership Community empowers students to pursue their passions and provides an environment that supports independent thinking. We will graduate curious learners who have developed a plan for personal growth based on real world experiences.

The Big Picture Leadership Community strives to be viewed and utilized as a resource in our community. We continue to develop positive interactions with surrounding communities as we break educational norms. We are in constant pursuit of improvement and our progress is student driven. Students will always be at the center of learning and we commit to honoring ONE STUDENT AT A TIME.

Big Picture and New York State: Students attending the Big Picture Leadership Community will graduate with a New York State Regents diploma. Big Picture students are required to earn an equal number of credits and take the same Regents exams as students in a traditional school setting. The difference is how the students earn the credits. Students co-create individual learning plans based upon their interests and passions with their advisor and mentor. The student and their advisor link the goals with the New York State learning standards and performance indicators. Students will demonstrate proficiency of learning standards through project and problem based learning experiences. 

What makes BIG PICTURE Different:

1.) Learning in the Real World

2.) Personalization - One Student at a Time 

3.) Authentic Assessment 

4.) School Organization 

5.) Advisory Structure

6.) School Culture 

7.) Leadership 

8.) Parent/Family Engagement

9.) School/College Partnership: College Preparation and Support 

10.) Professional Development