b'Located 25 miles from New York City, White Plains is thecultural, economic, and political center of Westchester , a county renowned for its exceptional community, recreational and commercial resources. Our primary emphasis is onembracing the whole childand nurturing a childs overall well-being, with equal emphasis on academic achievement, healthy social emotional development, and civic responsibility. Our vision is to unlock the innite and unique potential of each student, every day.Exceptional student/staff ratiosand a robust complement of support services, enrichment activities, advanced/college course offerings, honors options, and mandated services (including Special Education and English as a New Language) enable us to meet the individual needs and interests of each of our 7,000 students. We uphold the highest standards of practice in all elds of study, monitoring growth and achievement through local and State assessments, with a strongfocus on each childs individual growth and academic trajectory . Technology is deployed strategically throughout the district, to enhance teaching and learning experiences, and to link students to resources outside the classroom and peers from across the nation and globe. Partnerships with parents, guardians and community organizations help make White Plains a truly special place for our teachers and students to learn and grow.WPPS brochure4.indd 3 12/11/23 5:20 PM'