Mission & Philosophy
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Spring Street International School
Our Mission
We mentor students to achieve:
- Academic mastery: the critical thinking skills, depth of knowledge, and complex reasoning necessary for scholarly excellence at the university level;
- Internal strength: the confidence and discipline to navigate life’s complex choices and to achieve individual success;
- Perspective: an appreciation of the breadth and diversity of the world and its cultures, promoting tolerance, respect for others, and compassion;
- Integrity: honesty, ethical behavior, and a commitment to the common good.
Our Philosophy
Our programs are rooted in academic rigor and a progressive educational philosophy and individual development, embodied in three key principles:
- We meet students at their own levels, ensuring we look at them as individuals with the capacity to succeed;
- We vary our teaching methods to reach different students, including experiential travel and work outside the classroom;
- Our teachers teach students, not classes, striving to educate the whole person, developing a capacity to think in depth.
Our Program
We are a small, multicultural, independent, day and boarding school that provides students a stimulating, rigorous yet informal environment in a safe, rural setting. Our nurturing atmosphere encourages students to achieve and become successful people who do not fear the unfamiliar. We recognize that laughter enhances learning, and positive peer interactions enhance both. Students discover a love of learning and prepare for excellence in college. Challenging travel experiences foster each student’s growth. Volunteering in diverse communities teaches empathy, humility and the importance of collaboration with others. They become engaged, thoughtful, ethical participants in local and global communities.