Holland Hall

Causes: Education, Elementary & Secondary Schools, Literacy, Primary & Elementary Schools, Secondary & High Schools

Mission: Holland Hall was chartered in 1930, following its founding as a college preparatory school for girls in 1922. In its seventy-five year history, Holland Hall has grown from 60 students and eight teachers to a school of nearly 1,000 students and more than 180 faculty, teacher''s assistants and staff. Its mission of teaching a challenging college preparatory education while giving attention to the individual student has remained central throughout its history. Proud of its college preparatory tradition, 100% of its graduates are routinely accepted to college while benefiting from a "state-of-the-art" progressive educational philosophy. In a decision aimed at focusing Holland Hall''s community on our commonly held values and beliefs, the Board of Trustees has recently adopted the following Mission Statement and Essential Qualities of a Holland Hall Graduate: MISSION: Holland Hall provides a challenging, comprehensive educational experience grounded in a rigorous liberal arts, college preparatory curriculum that promotes critical thinking and life-long learning. A PreK-12 Episcopal school, we seek to foster in each student a strong moral foundation and a deep sense of social responsibility. ESSENTIAL QUALITIES: MORAL ? Possess integrity, ethical standards, and compassion ? Exhibit respect and sensitivity for others ? Cherish the humanity in all people and treat them equitably INTELLECTUAL ?? Think critically and communicate effectively ?? Possess intellectual curiosity and an enthusiasm for learning ?? Demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skill foundation for academic success in college ?? Have an appreciation for and experience in the arts KNOWLEDGE OF SELF ?? Acquire a foundation for decision-making that is healthy, balanced, and respectful ?? Value perseverance and hard work, and recognize the potential for growth from adversity ?? Pursue health of mind, body, and spirit ?? Know how to collaborate and compete with grace and to lead as well as to follow ?? Possess the self-discipline, self-awareness, and time management capability to be successful in post-secondary school life and beyond CITIZENSHIP ?? Share responsibility for the environment ?? Live as a cooperative, compassionate, and engaged member of local and global communities ?? Have a commitment to social responsibility and service