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Philosophy

Mission

Park Maitland’s family environment and rich traditions develop leaders through wonder-filled learning, enriching experiences, and individualized academic rigor.

Core Values

Certain significant components of the school’s existence emanate from our core values:

Academic Excellence and Innovation — We believe that challenging educational opportunities and experiences contribute to academic excellence. We foster the 21st Century Learning Skills of creativity, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration to prepare our students to adapt, respond, and contribute to a rapidly changing world.

Safe, Caring Environment — We are a nurturing and compassionate community where every individual feels valued, respected, and supported. We strive to create an environment that fosters emotional and physical safety.

Enriched Experiences — We believe in a complete educational experience emphasizing a broad spectrum of coursework and enrichment activities including involvement in arts and athletics, and we strive to promote appreciation for and stimulate the creative spirit.

Tradition — We believe that a program rich in tradition builds lasting memories, a sense of community, and unity through common experiences.

Citizenship and Diversity — We foster a culture of leadership by affirming our students’ differing backgrounds, beliefs, lifestyles, and perspectives. We empower each child in understanding and developing pride in oneself, our school, and the community. We cultivate an inclusive mindset in which everyone feels welcomed, empowered, and celebrated as a whole person. We embrace service to others, recognizing that it creates awareness, sensitivity, and globally responsible citizens who possess a commitment to developing empathy, equity, and cultural responsibility.

Service — We embrace service to others, recognizing that it creates awareness, sensitivity, and globally responsible citizens who possess a commitment to developing empathy, equity, and cultural responsibility.