OUR MISSION
St. Michael’s Country Day School provides a dynamic curriculum that is built on excellence and inspires students to
LEARN with confidence • LEAD with character • ACHIEVE lasting success
OUR PHILOSOPHY
At St. Michael’s Country Day School, we believe that the foundations of human character are formed at a young age and that our ability to inspire these character traits will determine the future success of our students, our community, and our world. Learn more about our Traits for Success.
We are a learning community that
Embraces the principle that Persistence is at the core of every successful endeavor
Encourages our students to be Attentive and to focus on goals and that draw from personal strengths and passions
Empowers our students to live a life of Courage by being risk takers, innovators, and leaders who are willing to stand up for what is right
Values Flexibility as the foundation for critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving
Prepares our students to become Responsible global citizens and confident communicators
Instills confidence and the value of critical self-reflection through Organization
Broadens our student’s awareness of the world as they Collaborate in a community of inclusion, tolerance, equity, and justice
Inspires students to find joy in learning and to approach all challenges with a Positive Attitude
Nurtures empathy, compassion, and a lifelong commitment to community service through acts of Generosity
This mission and philosophy statement is overseen by the Board of Trustees working cooperatively with the school community.
