Character and Values
Park Tudor students are expected to have high standards of behavior, ethics and citizenship both in our own educational community and in our complex and diverse world. The character of those in the Park Tudor community should be evident in actions and words, in how we think of others and ourselves, and in our relationships with others.
Park Tudor Core Values
INTEGRITY
Park Tudor challenges our community to develop and practice the qualities of honesty, moral courage, and other elements of character.
INTELLECTUAL ENGAGEMENT
Park Tudor provides a broad and challenging academic program that inspires students and faculty through sustained engagement and helps them develop their passions and stretch themselves intellectually.
RESOURCEFULNESS
Park Tudor fosters persistence, imagination, problem-solving, and intellectual agility to create confident and resilient lifelong learners.
RESPECT
Park Tudor nurtures self-respect and respect for others and encourages a diverse and inclusive community that has appreciation and consideration for all.
RESPONSIBILITY
Park Tudor values personal accountability among all members of our community and challenges us to develop ethical standards in our thought processes, decision-making and behavior.
Character & Values at Park Tudor
Lower School
Through the Responsive Classroom teaching approach, Lower School students and teachers build community within the classroom by mutually agreeing upon expectations and establishing boundaries. At weekly assemblies, students explore various themes – many related to Park Tudor’s core values – and have the opportunity to connect with peers.
Middle School
The Middle School advisory program is a 3-year program that begins with the grade six theme of community, seventh-grade focus on integrity, and concludes in eighth grade with leadership.
Upper School
The Upper School Advisory program is centered around the idea of “identity,” and seeks to assist students in developing their own unique identities. Students work in small groups with a single advisor for all four years.