School Philosophy

As a college preparatory school, Washington School’s mission is to promote life-long learning, moral and
spiritual values, and academic excellence.

 

Motto
Exitus Acta Probat, which translates as "The Results Prove the Deeds."

    The school encourages every student to cultivate intellectual curiosity and to develop integrity and honor.
The welfare of our community, state, and nation is dependent upon an enlightened citizenry. The school
strives to provide for the students’ total development—intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically
—with emphasis on moral values and democratic principles.
    Respect for authority, supported by a cooperative attitude, is the basis of a firm foundation for good
citizenship. To become responsible and effective citizens, students should learn to cooperate with their
peers, faculty, administration, staff, and parents. Washington School attempts to achieve this atmosphere
of cooperation within a democratic setting.
    Washington School offers a college preparatory curriculum with emphasis on the arts and sciences, thus
encouraging students to reach their potential for the successful completion of an elementary, secondary,
and post-secondary education. This curriculum provides students with the foundation to become
competitive, contributing adults in today’s complex society.
    A well-qualified and enthusiastic faculty is necessary for quality learning to take place in school.
Therefore, Washington School strives to hire and support a highly-educated faculty that continues to seek
professional improvement through continuing education, workshops, seminars, and involvement with
professional activities.
    As a Pre-Kindergarten through Twelfth grade school, Washington School coordinates its academic and
extracurricular programs to create a smooth transition from one developmental learning level to the next.
Through the efforts of the administration, the faculty, and the community, our hope is that students will
gain a greater realization of their potential and a wider comprehension of their responsibilities as students
and as citizens.

 

• Students learn best when they are motivated, challenged, and actively engaged in the learning
process in a safe, secure environment.
• Students should be provided with a variety of instructional approaches to support different learning
styles.
• Reading, writing, assessing, and evaluating are the keys to academic excellence; therefore, as a
school, we focus on teaching these skills at a college preparatory level.
• Student involvement in extracurricular activities can enhance personal development and
achievement.
• Student exposure to moral and spiritual values is necessary to develop citizenship, character, respect
for others, and self-discipline.
• Lines of communication are open, enabling students to freely communicate with school personnel.
• Teachers, administrators, parents, and the community share the responsibility for advancing the
school’s mission.
• Continuous improvement of our school is imperative in order to fulfill our mission to produce life-long
learners.