School Mission
Canterbury School is an independent, coeducational day school offering a college-preparatory education to students in early childhood through Grade 12. The school seeks to enroll students of diverse talents and backgrounds. Canterbury promotes the total development of each child in his or her intellectual, physical, social and spiritual growth.
Philosophy
We believe students should develop a strong and broad base of knowledge, a genuine love for and appreciation of the challenges of learning, and an understanding of the implications of Christian principles in their daily lives.
Goals
The goals of Canterbury School are
- to provide a challenging educational program based on a strong college-preparatory curriculum;
- to promote intellectual curiosity and creativity;
- to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
- to encourage students to develop their potential through participation in a full range of school programs and activities;
- to nurture in each student self-confidence, self-worth and integrity;
- to instill a sense of community responsibility and service;
- to create an awareness of the standards, obligations and enduring values of life.
Philosophy on Diversity
We believe that our school community and its members are enriched by understanding and respecting the differences and uniqueness in all people. We further believe that we should initiate and support programs, practices and curricula that promote the diversity of the world in which we live and are consistent with the school mission.
Canterbury School admits students of any sex, race, color, religion or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational and admissions policies, or its financial, athletic and other school-administered programs.
Philosophy on Character Development
Canterbury School recognizes that the elements of a child’s intellectual, moral and social growth are inextricably intertwined. The school strives to create an environment that supports such growth through respect for self and others and a cooperative attitude toward learning and working within a community of high standards and expectations.
The Canterbury School faculty is charged primarily with the challenge of incorporating within the academic curriculum opportunities for students to grow intellectually. Learning is a process that extends well beyond the classroom, however, and the most enduring form of teaching is by example. As a community, Canterbury recognizes many daily opportunities for promoting and modeling ethical choices and appropriate behavior.
“Good character consists of knowing the good, desiring the good and doing the good – habits of the mind, habits of the heart and habits of action. All three are necessary for leading a moral life; all three make up moral maturity.”
– Thomas Lickona in "Educating for Character"
