Mission Statement and Core ValuesMission Statement:"To educate the whole child to his/her fullest potential in preparation for a productive and fulfilled life."Core Values:Academic ExcellenceEarnest Effort Honorable Conduct Dedicated Service Wellness of Mind, Body, and Spirit Academic ExcellenceLove of learning and teaching, and striving for mastery in bothFinding encouragement and support for learning and teaching within the Fay community Being curious, creative, open to new ideas, and to taking risks in order to learn and teach Contributing to a safe and secure learning environment Taking responsibility for personal intellectual development Earnest EffortValuing the tradition of earnest effort and its important role in the Fay communityDetermination to do one's best at all times with the goal of reaching one's potential Demonstrating perseverance in adversity, and having the courage to try again Honorable ConductFollowing the Golden Rule: do unto others as you would have them do unto youBeing honest and truthful Choosing the good among difficult choices and encouraging others to do the same Being responsible for one's actions and interactions within the community Trying to understand, and respecting, the needs and feelings of others Valuing and celebrating the diversity among people in the Fay family Dedicated ServiceCaring for the well-being of each member of the communityHaving and showing compassion for others Being generous with personal time, talent, and resources Striving to improve the Fay community and encouraging others to do the same Demonstrating stewardship of the earth and care for the environment Wellness of Mind, Body, and SpiritStriving for emotional, spiritual, and physical fitnessTaking time for personal reflection and finding joy in life Sharing delight and laughter with others Offering help when others are in emotional, spiritual, or physical need, and seeking such help for oneself when necessary |