P.S. W hat does my future hold?
Every success story from Presbyterian School happened because the individuals worked hard to achieve their success. -Leo Linbeck, Class of ‘08
What if you were born to know things no one has ever known before? What if you were born to do things no one has ever done before? What if you were born to BE someone no one has ever been before? What if you went to a school that believed the purpose of childhood and the goal of education is to promote and investigate these three questions…every single day? At Presbyterian School, we work very hard to be that school. Here, we organize learning around big, important ideas central to living and leading in an ever-changing world. We cultivate nimble learners who are confident about embarking upon life—certainly in high school, but also in the work world, in their relationships, or anywhere they may find themselves. We promote servant leadership that isn’t about tallying up “hours,” bolstering a high school resume, or one-upping friends. It’s about making a small and subtle daily difference in our world. We revel in the understanding that we are not alone as we challenge the development of a spiritual compass that guides curiosity, vulnerability, creativity, and courage—in times of triumph and in times of trial. Best of all, though, at Presbyterian School the people charged with leading you through these journeys are passionate professionals who revel in serving as partners in learning, rather than merely as experts in their fields. We wholeheartedly offer something to believe in . . . something to belong to . . . something with purpose.
What if . . .
Being respected as an individual at a young age was powerful; it gave me the confidence to engage with authority, assert my ideas, and build support networks far past middle school graduation. - Aubrey Calaway, Class of ‘12
What if learning happens everywhere?
find RESPECT
I want to be the hero in every part of my life but I had to let go of some responsibility and trust in the team in order to succeed. - Cooper Lueck, Class of ‘13
What if you didn’t have to work alone?
have COURAGE
Meeting expectations is acceptable, but exceeding expectations is excellence in practice. - Charles Harrison, Music Teacher
What if you weren’t afraid to fail?
gain PERSEVERANCE
We find that when students make themselves vulnerable and become courageous, they create much higher quality projects. Magic happens when we work in a collaborative way - Moira Burgy, Middle School History Teacher
What if it didn’t matter who was watching?
show INTEGRITY
PRESBYTERIAN SCHO OL BY THE NUMBERS
575
students
different zip codes
36
20 museums within walking distance
30
sports teams number of high schools to which graduates have been accepted
60
40
teacher to student ratio
1:8
91 F I NE ART ELECTIVES
more than
$800,000
in Financial Aid distributed every year
4800
student service hours
partnerships in the city
In a time that seemed overwhelming and sad, stressful and hard for my family… our school seems to say “we are here, we will love and care for your children when you can’t.” What an amazing thing! - Chandler Sulton, Parent and Trustee
What if it’s about living a good life rather than making a good living?
live COMPASSION
I knew from the very beginning that my child was known and loved at Presbyterian School and that enormous time and attention was given to each student. The School has been a gift to our family from day one. - Andrea Link, Parent
What if I said “thank you� every day?
hear GRATITUDE
If you don’t give kids space and a blank canvas to work on, you are limiting their potential and what they could be doing. - Anne Hereford, 4th Grade Teacher
What if you could make a difference?
experience CONFIDENCE
P.S. W hat does my future hold?
Every success story from Presbyterian School happened because the individuals worked hard to achieve their success. -Leo Linbeck, Class of ‘08