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href="/school-life">School Life</a><div class="fsNavPageInfo"><div class="fsNavPageDescription"><h3>What's in a Day?</h3> Making a positive impact in our community, traveling back in time to the gold rush, singing in Chapel, and cheering on fellow Mustang athletes are just a few things that enrich an Episcopal Day student鈥檚 academic career.</div><div class="fsNavPageThumbnail"><img alt="Two Middle School students laughing" data-aspect-ratio="0.666" data-image-sizes="[{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1655841499/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/ga1xiihmo92le1sso2hi/StudentLifemegaheaderimage.jpg%22,%22width%22:256},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1655841499/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/ga1xiihmo92le1sso2hi/StudentLifemegaheaderimage.jpg%22,%22width%22:500}]"></div><ul class="fsNavLevel2"><li><a href="/school-life/student-leadership">Student Leadership</a></li><li><a href="/school-life/service-learning">Service 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class="fsNavLevel2"><li><a href="/about/welcome-from-the-head-of-school">Welcome, from the Head of School</a></li><li><a href="/about/mission-philosophy">Mission & Philosophy</a></li><li><a href="/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion">Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging</a></li><li class="fsNavCurrentPage"><a href="/about/episcopal-education">Uniquely Episcopal</a></li><li><a href="/about/our-traditions">Our Traditions</a></li><li><a href="/about/governance">Governance</a></li><li><a href="/about/faculty-staff">Faculty & Staff</a></li><li><a href="/about/employment">Employment</a></li></ul></div></li><li class="fsNavParentPage"><a href="/programs">Programs</a><div class="fsNavPageInfo"><div class="fsNavPageDescription"><h3>Forming a Foundation.</h3> <style type="text/css"> </style> At Episcopal Day children are fully, seen, and nurtured by a caring community who are invested in every child.</div><div class="fsNavPageThumbnail"><img alt="Young students running and smiling in the 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href="/school-life">School Life</a><div class="fsNavPageInfo"><div class="fsNavPageDescription"><h3>What's in a Day?</h3> Making a positive impact in our community, traveling back in time to the gold rush, singing in Chapel, and cheering on fellow Mustang athletes are just a few things that enrich an Episcopal Day student鈥檚 academic career.</div><div class="fsNavPageThumbnail"><img alt="Two Middle School students laughing" data-aspect-ratio="0.666" data-image-sizes="[{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1655841499/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/ga1xiihmo92le1sso2hi/StudentLifemegaheaderimage.jpg%22,%22width%22:256},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1655841499/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/ga1xiihmo92le1sso2hi/StudentLifemegaheaderimage.jpg%22,%22width%22:500}]"></div><ul class="fsNavLevel2"><li><a href="/school-life/student-leadership">Student Leadership</a></li><li><a href="/school-life/service-learning">Service 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Learn ways to get involved.聽</div> </div><div class="fsNavPageThumbnail"><img alt="Female student dressed with as a Super Reader hero with a cape, a mask, and a book. 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class="fsElement fsResourceElement fsSingleItem universal-slideshow" id="fsEl_1834" data-use-new="true" data-source-element-id="1834" data-source-page-id="349" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <article class="fsResource fsResourceTypeImage"><figure><picture><img alt="Five female students hugging" data-aspect-ratio="0.6727642276422764" data-image-sizes="[{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724953132/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/rib7nc9ljcqnf2wpn53g/DSC03723.jpg%22,%22width%22:256},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724953132/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/rib7nc9ljcqnf2wpn53g/DSC03723.jpg%22,%22width%22:512},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724953132/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/rib7nc9ljcqnf2wpn53g/DSC03723.jpg%22,%22width%22:800},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1724953132/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/rib7nc9ljcqnf2wpn53g/DSC03723.jpg%22,%22width%22:1200},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1724953132/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/rib7nc9ljcqnf2wpn53g/DSC03723.jpg%22,%22width%22:1600},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1724953132/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/rib7nc9ljcqnf2wpn53g/DSC03723.jpg%22,%22width%22:2200}]" data-permitted-user="true" data-resource-title="DSC03723.jpg" data-resource-uuid="348866bd-2524-4e3f-961d-24240b7ef99c"></picture></figure></article> </div> </div> <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_1584" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <p>Episcopal Day is first and foremost an academic community that inspires students to develop an appreciation for themselves and others. Rooted in Episcopal values of inquiry, respect, service, and compassion, we provide an academically rich education with the goal of empowering students to find their own path and discover their own truth. Striking a powerful balance between reverence for tradition and dedication to progress, teachings rooted in both faith and reason foster open-minded, compassionate leaders who live with profound purpose.</p> </div> </div> <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_2538" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <h5 style="text-align: center;">“Our tradition is expressed with many voices, among which are a variety of worship styles, languages, and cultures. Our tradition encourages this diversity. We seek to value the life and story each person brings to the community.”</h5> </div> </div> <div class="fsElement fsLayout fsTwoColumnLayout fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_3631" data-use-new="true" > <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleColumn fsStyleColumn-1 fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_3632" > <div class="fsElement fsResourceElement fsSingleItem" id="fsEl_2710" data-use-new="true" data-source-element-id="2710" data-source-page-id="349" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <article class="fsResource fsResourceTypeImage"><figure><picture><img alt="Reading buddies read together on National Read Across America Day" data-aspect-ratio="0.666875" data-image-sizes="[{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724953248/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/c01lmirpx1ifkdh2okeu/st_matthews_0274.jpg%22,%22width%22:256},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724953248/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/c01lmirpx1ifkdh2okeu/st_matthews_0274.jpg%22,%22width%22:512},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724953248/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/c01lmirpx1ifkdh2okeu/st_matthews_0274.jpg%22,%22width%22:800},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1724953248/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/c01lmirpx1ifkdh2okeu/st_matthews_0274.jpg%22,%22width%22:1200},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1724953248/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/c01lmirpx1ifkdh2okeu/st_matthews_0274.jpg%22,%22width%22:1600},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1724953248/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/c01lmirpx1ifkdh2okeu/st_matthews_0274.jpg%22,%22width%22:2200}]" data-permitted-user="true" data-resource-title="st_matthews_0274.jpg" data-resource-uuid="61b5ad1d-93e9-4395-bc74-5964d1e75082"></picture><figcaption><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Students read together in the library with Mrs. Nielsen.聽</em></p></figcaption></figure></article> </div> </div> </div> <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleColumn fsStyleColumn-2 fsStyleColumn-last fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_3633" > <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_2540" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <h2 dir="ltr">We Self-Reflect</h2> <p dir="ltr">When we learn from one another and reflect upon our own actions, thoughts, beliefs, and values, we are able to make a commitment to be our best selves for our community. The opportunity to learn from one another and contemplate who we are and how we choose to show up in the world builds accepting, empathetic leaders who propel positive change.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fsElement fsLayout fsTwoColumnLayout fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_2700" data-use-new="true" > <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleColumn fsStyleColumn-1 fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_2701" > <div class="fsElement fsResourceElement fsSingleItem" id="fsEl_2709" data-use-new="true" data-source-element-id="2709" data-source-page-id="349" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <article class="fsResource fsResourceTypeImage"><figure><picture><img alt="Student high fives a teacher" data-aspect-ratio="0.75" data-image-sizes="[{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724953269/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/ac14odifsxj19ciikzb6/P1266053.jpg%22,%22width%22:256},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724953269/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/ac14odifsxj19ciikzb6/P1266053.jpg%22,%22width%22:512},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724953269/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/ac14odifsxj19ciikzb6/P1266053.jpg%22,%22width%22:800},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1724953269/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/ac14odifsxj19ciikzb6/P1266053.jpg%22,%22width%22:1200},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1724953269/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/ac14odifsxj19ciikzb6/P1266053.jpg%22,%22width%22:1600},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1724953269/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/ac14odifsxj19ciikzb6/P1266053.jpg%22,%22width%22:2200}]" data-permitted-user="true" data-resource-title="P1266053.jpg" data-resource-uuid="4e357a27-30e1-47cd-8fdf-0949dc85133d"></picture><figcaption><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Class of 2024 alumni, Quinn R., celebrates her Chapel Talk.聽</em></p></figcaption></figure></article> </div> </div> </div> <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleColumn fsStyleColumn-2 fsStyleColumn-last fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_2702" > <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_2539" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <h2 dir="ltr">We Gather as a Community</h2> <p dir="ltr">It is a powerful experience to gather together in Chapel as one community of students, faculty, and staff — all of whom bring with them a rich variety of beliefs, some brand new to the experience or practice of religion or spirituality. Chapel gatherings are thought-provoking, age-appropriate, inclusive, and rooted in Episcopal tradition.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fsElement fsLayout fsTwoColumnLayout fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_2711" data-use-new="true" > <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleColumn fsStyleColumn-1 fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_2712" > <div class="fsElement fsResourceElement fsSingleItem" id="fsEl_2714" data-use-new="true" data-source-element-id="2714" data-source-page-id="349" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <article class="fsResource fsResourceTypeImage"><figure><picture><img alt="Two third grade students learn units of measurement and fractions by baking a pie" data-aspect-ratio="0.6665625" data-image-sizes="[{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724953468/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/ezlbubk5j7wrouvo8iic/st_matthews_0451.jpg%22,%22width%22:256},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724953468/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/ezlbubk5j7wrouvo8iic/st_matthews_0451.jpg%22,%22width%22:512},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724953468/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/ezlbubk5j7wrouvo8iic/st_matthews_0451.jpg%22,%22width%22:800},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1724953468/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/ezlbubk5j7wrouvo8iic/st_matthews_0451.jpg%22,%22width%22:1200},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1724953468/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/ezlbubk5j7wrouvo8iic/st_matthews_0451.jpg%22,%22width%22:1600},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1724953468/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/ezlbubk5j7wrouvo8iic/st_matthews_0451.jpg%22,%22width%22:2200}]" data-permitted-user="true" data-resource-title="st_matthews_0451.jpg" data-resource-uuid="97d5a931-2a90-485e-9917-fb1ba3df29d0"></picture><figcaption><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Ms. Grieve reads to kindergarten students in their classroom.</em></p></figcaption></figure></article> </div> </div> </div> <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleColumn fsStyleColumn-2 fsStyleColumn-last fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_2713" > <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_2541" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <h2 dir="ltr">We Teach Holistic Values</h2> <p>Our Episcopal values of inquiry, respect, service, and compassion provide a foundation for a lifetime. Students are taught to think critically and ask questions while learning about themselves, each other, and the world around them. In teaching our students how to think and not what to think, they approach learning with curiosity and develop intellectual empathy and compassion.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fsElement fsLayout fsTwoColumnLayout fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_2697" data-use-new="true" > <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleColumn fsStyleColumn-1 fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_2698" > <div class="fsElement fsResourceElement fsSingleItem" id="fsEl_2715" data-use-new="true" data-source-element-id="2715" data-source-page-id="349" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <article class="fsResource fsResourceTypeImage"><figure><picture><img alt="Episcopal Day families volunteer at the Bayview Mission in San Francisco" data-aspect-ratio="0.75" data-image-sizes="[{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724953373/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/kk0jvighusjkcboewgwn/CopyofIMG_8754.heic%22,%22width%22:256},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724953373/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/kk0jvighusjkcboewgwn/CopyofIMG_8754.heic%22,%22width%22:512},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724953373/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/kk0jvighusjkcboewgwn/CopyofIMG_8754.heic%22,%22width%22:800},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1724953373/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/kk0jvighusjkcboewgwn/CopyofIMG_8754.heic%22,%22width%22:1200},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1724953373/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/kk0jvighusjkcboewgwn/CopyofIMG_8754.heic%22,%22width%22:1600},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1724953373/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/kk0jvighusjkcboewgwn/CopyofIMG_8754.heic%22,%22width%22:2200}]" data-permitted-user="true" data-resource-title="CopyofIMG_8754.heic" data-resource-uuid="84e6b117-9533-441a-8343-5110ec5e7dee"></picture><figcaption><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Class of 2024 alumni pack lunches for St. Vincent de Paul</em></p></figcaption></figure></article> </div> </div> </div> <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleColumn fsStyleColumn-2 fsStyleColumn-last fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_2699" > <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_2542" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <h2 dir="ltr">We Are Committed to Service </h2> <p dir="ltr">A key component to an Episcopal education is being of service to our greater community. We teach that the best leaders are those who take time to serve others, and prepare students to be leaders of positive change in the world. Our students develop lifelong habits of service and extend love to our neighbors through grade-level and community-wide service learning projects including beach clean-ups and volunteering at local food banks.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_2543" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Does my family have to be religious or Episcopal to attend Episcopal Day?</h2> <p style="text-align: center;">No, in fact, only 10% of our families are Episcopalian. We welcome and affirm students from all faith traditions and those who do not have a background of faith. We engage in inclusive common worship and respect the dignity of every human being.</p> </div> </div> <div class="fsElement fsLayout fsThreeColumnLayout fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_3765" data-use-new="true" > <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleColumn fsStyleColumn-1 fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_3766" > <section class="fsElement fsContent bpa-image-buttons-3" id="fsEl_3771" data-use-new="true" 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