Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. –John F. Kennedy
A Vision for Our 2nd Century Character. Wisdom. Life Skills.
strong foundation We have prepared boys for lives of leadership for over 100 years. St. Christopher’s School enters its second century having demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the philosophy of educating the whole boy—in mind, body, and spirit. Moving forward, we will maintain an emphasis on those things that we have done well, beginning first and foremost with the development of personal honor and integrity. Building on our fundamental core beliefs is critical to success in our second century. But this rapidly changing world requires even more.
core beliefs We love and understand boys. We take pride in our Whole Boy approach to education. We are committed to academic excellence and preparing boys both for college and for life. We recognize that we are part of something greater than ourselves. We value the power of relationships and community. We believe that every boy has both the capacity and responsibility to make a positive impact on the world around him. We care most about developing young men who possess character and integrity.
preparation for tomorrow We must now prepare our boys to lead in a dynamic, interconnected world. Our educational philosophy and programming will continue to evolve and grow as we position the boys for future leadership. We will foster the wisdom—where academic rigor and sound judgment meet—and personal qualities necessary for our boys to make a tangible difference in our shrinking global community, with emphasis on those qualities of increasing importance in today’s world.
Introducing St. Christopher’s
Character. Wisdom. Life Skills.
St. Christopher’s School will be a global leader in understanding boys, engaging and teaching them effectively, and developing in them the strength of character, wisdom, and life skills required to succeed in college and to make a positive impact as leaders in a rapidly changing world. Albert Einstein said, “The problems which exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them.” As part of the Second Century Vision, our educators will focus on building the skills and personal qualities we believe are most important to the development of future leaders. Those qualities must begin with personal honor and integrity.
Strategic priorities Character. Wisdom. Life Skills.
Creative Thinking Technological Savvy Intellectual Risk-taking Global Engagement Empathy & Collaboration
Honor & Integrity
Essential Qualities for Leaders Character Honor & Integrity Personal Responsibility Strong Work Ethic Humility Empathy & Respect Commitment to Service Resilience Life Skills Articulate Communication Adaptability & Openness to Change Collaboration & Teamwork Organization & Self-management Self-awareness, Confidence, & Courage Sense of Humor Global Engagement
Wisdom Intellectual Curiosity & Risk Taking Sound Judgment Creative Thinking & Problem Solving Research & Analysis Ability to Apply Core Knowledge Thoughtful Opinions Technological Savvy
Creative Thinking & Problem Solving Our boys will develop innovative solutions to challenging problems.
Technological Savvy Our boys will develop the judgment and expertise necessary to use leading-edge technology effectively and responsibly.
Don’t think outside the box … think like there is no box. –Unknown
Intellectual Curiosity & Risk Taking Our boys must become lifelong learners, inspired by their natural curiosity and eager to experience new things.
Global Engagement Our boys will be thoughtful, skilled global citizens who bear responsibilities to each other and the world. They will learn to understand and respect how our diverse global society works economically, politically, culturally, and technologically.
Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. –Goethe
Empathy & Collaboration Our boys will be good teammates, able to appreciate diverse perspectives and to work with others effectively.
Honor & Integrity We reaffirm our commitment to the development of character and personal integrity as the essence of a St. Christopher’s education.
Character is, in the long run, the decisive factor in the life of individuals and nations alike. –Theodore Roosevelt
LIVING THE VISION You will see St. Christopher’s continuously research, develop, and implement the most effective approaches to educating boys. You will recognize us as the model for creating new and innovative curricula and programs to engage and inspire boys. You will see St. Christopher’s serve as a resource for the community. You will watch as our boys develop the character, wisdom, and life skills necessary to lead the way through this century. You will see our educators, the finest in their profession, continue to reach—and teach. And you will know that, while we will evolve and change, we will respect and build on the foundation established in our first 100 years.
Character. Wisdom. Life Skills.
See how we are developing the leaders of tomorrow—St. Christopher’s 2nd Century Vision. Visit www.stchristophers.com/secondcentury and learn more about how we will continue to make a profound difference in the lives of our boys.