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As an independent, college preparatory school, Valwood School's mission is to instill in its students an enthusiasm for academic excellence, the foundations of strong character, and a commitment to serve others.
Valwood's academic program offers students a challenging curriculum based on high expectations and a close interaction between teacher and student.
Valwood seeks to develop in its students intellectual curiosity and the ability to read with understanding, think critically, speak fluently, and write effectively.
Valwood strives to build strong character in its students by requiring them to follow a code of honor based on fundamental values of integrity, honesty, and responsibility.
The school also encourages participation in programs outside the classroom designed to build strong character by developing confidence, independence, teamwork, and leadership.
Valwood works to instill in its students an abiding commitment to service by fostering in them respect for others, compassion for those in need, an understanding of civic duty, and a responsibility to serve the communities in which they live.
School Motto: 'Valwood is an independent, college preparatory school whose mission is to instill in its students an enthusiasm for academic excellence, the foundations of strong character, and a commitment to serve others.'
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As an independent, college preparatory school, Valwood School's
mission is to instill in its students an enthusiasm for academic
excellence, the foundations of strong character, and a commitment
to serve others. Valwood's academic program offers students a
challenging curriculum based on high expectations and a close
interaction between teacher and student. Valwood seeks to develop
in its students intellectual curiosity and the ability to read with
understanding, think critically, speak fluently, and write
effectively. Valwood strives to build strong character in its
students by requiring them to follow a code of honor based on
fundamental values of integrity, honesty, and responsibility. The
school also encourages participation in programs outside the
classroom designed to build strong character by developing
confidence, independence, teamwork, and leadership. Valwood works
to instill in its students an abiding commitment to service by
fostering in them respect for others, compassion for those in need,
an understanding of civic duty, and a responsibility to serve the
communities in which they live.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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