Mission, Philosophy, and Goals
Mission
The John Cooper School is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory day school. The School's mission is to provide a challenging education in a caring environment to a diverse group of select students, enabling them to become critical and creative thinkers, effective communicators, responsible citizens and leaders, and lifelong learners.Philosophy
The School believes that the needs of the whole student – intellectual, emotional, social, physical, and ethical – are best addressed in an educational community where:- Students are enthusiastic about learning and enjoy school;
- High expectations are held for students, faculty, and staff;
- Innovative and dedicated teachers respond to differences in students’ learning styles and abilities;
- Students’ natural curiosity is fostered through their active participation in the educational process;
- Students are given many opportunities to succeed in a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment.
Goals
Consistent with its Mission Statement and Philosophy, the School pursues the following goals for its students:- Students commit to the pursuit of excellence in their academic and extracurricular endeavors;
- Students behave respectfully, honestly, and with integrity;
- Students develop self-discipline, positive self-esteem, and self-awareness;
- Students commit to the habits of physical fitness and healthy lifestyles;
- Students develop an appreciation of the need for and value of service to others.
The John Cooper School
From Curiosity to Wisdom
The John Cooper School is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory day school. Our mission is to provide a challenging education in a caring environment to a diverse group of select students, enabling them to become critical and creative thinkers, effective communicators, responsible citizens and leaders, and lifelong learners.
The John Cooper School seeks to attract qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds to its faculty, staff, and student body. The School does not discriminate against any individual in admissions, educational programs, personnel policies, general practices, or employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, or age.
The John Cooper School seeks to attract qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds to its faculty, staff, and student body. The School does not discriminate against any individual in admissions, educational programs, personnel policies, general practices, or employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, or age.
© 2019 The John Cooper School. All Rights Reserved.