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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 class="fsNavCurrentPage"><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><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’s 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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href="/giving">Giving</a><div class="fsNavPageInfo"><div class="fsNavPageDescription"><h3>Supporting Episcopal Day.</h3> <div>Episcopal Day School relies on annual giving to support the exceptional programs that make up an Episcopal Day education. Learn ways to get involved. </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="fsNavLevel2"><li><a href="/giving/make-a-gift">Make a Gift </a></li><li><a href="/giving/annual-reports">Annual Reports</a></li></ul></div></li><li class="fsNavParentPage"><a href="/news">News</a><div class="fsNavPageInfo"><ul class="fsNavLevel2"><li><a href="/news/publications">Publications</a></li></ul></div></li></ul></nav> </div> </section> </div> </section> <section class="fsElement fsNavigation fsList landing-nav" id="fsEl_2508" data-use-new="true" > <header> <h2 class="fsElementTitle">Landing Nav</h2> </header> <div class="fsElementContent" > <nav><ul class="fsNavLevel1"><li><a href="/about/welcome-from-the-head-of-school">Welcome, from the Head of School</a></li><li class="fsNavCurrentPage"><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><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></nav> </div> </section> <section class="fsElement fsNavigation fsBreadcrumb" id="fsEl_2509" data-use-new="true" > <header> <h2 class="fsElementTitle">Breadcrumb</h2> </header> <div class="fsElementContent" > <nav aria-label="breadcrumbs"> <ul> <li > <a href="/">Home</a> <span aria-hidden="true" class="fsNavBreadcrumbSeperator">></span> </li> <li > <a href="/about">About</a> <span aria-hidden="true" class="fsNavBreadcrumbSeperator">></span> </li> <li aria-current=location > Mission & Philosophy </li> </ul> </nav> </div> </section> <section class="fsElement fsNavigation fsList nav-sub mobile-nav-sub" id="fsEl_2623" data-use-new="true" > <header> <h2 class="fsElementTitle">In This Section</h2> </header> <div class="fsElementContent" > <nav aria-label="secondary"><ul class="fsNavLevel1"><li><a href="/about/welcome-from-the-head-of-school">Welcome, from the Head of School</a></li><li class="fsNavCurrentPage"><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><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></nav> </div> </section> </div> </header> <div id="fsPageBodyWrapper" class="fsPageBodyWrapper"> <div id="fsPageBody" class="fsStyleAutoclear fsPageBody"> <main id="fsPageContent" class="fsPageContent"> <h1 class="fsPageTitle">Mission & Philosophy</h1> <div class="fsPageLayout fsLayout fsOneColumnLayout fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_1576" data-use-new="true" > <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_1577" > <div class="fsElement fsResourceElement fsSingleItem universal-slideshow" id="fsEl_1770" data-use-new="true" data-source-element-id="1770" data-source-page-id="347" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <article class="fsResource fsResourceTypeImage"><figure><picture><img alt="Outdoor activities" data-aspect-ratio="0.6665625" data-image-sizes="[{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724952583/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/k0aoobrh6tyydwejtwyi/st_matthews_0057.jpg%22,%22width%22:256},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724952583/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/k0aoobrh6tyydwejtwyi/st_matthews_0057.jpg%22,%22width%22:512},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724952583/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/k0aoobrh6tyydwejtwyi/st_matthews_0057.jpg%22,%22width%22:800},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1724952583/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/k0aoobrh6tyydwejtwyi/st_matthews_0057.jpg%22,%22width%22:1200},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1724952583/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/k0aoobrh6tyydwejtwyi/st_matthews_0057.jpg%22,%22width%22:1600},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1724952583/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/k0aoobrh6tyydwejtwyi/st_matthews_0057.jpg%22,%22width%22:2200}]" data-permitted-user="true" data-resource-title="st_matthews_0057.jpg" data-resource-uuid="9f99f966-4ce1-4be3-a62d-5a424a6b0859"></picture></figure></article> </div> </div> <section class="fsElement fsLayout fsTwoColumnLayout fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_1796" data-use-new="true" > <header> <h2 class="fsElementTitle">Mission</h2> </header> <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleColumn fsStyleColumn-1 fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_1797" > <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_1799" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <p>To inspire, through an academically challenging course of study, the intellectual curiosity, confidence, moral courage, and character that prepare students to be leaders of positive change in the world.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleColumn fsStyleColumn-2 fsStyleColumn-last fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_1798" > <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_1800" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <h6>Grounded in the Episcopal tradition, our <strong>CORE VALUES</strong> are:</h6> <ul> <li>Academic Excellence</li> <li>Service to Others</li> <li>Respect for Diversity</li> <li>Compassionate Community</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class="fsElement fsLayout fsFourColumnLayout fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_2716" data-use-new="true" > <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleColumn fsStyleColumn-1 fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_2717" > <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_2721" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <h2>The Sun</h2> </div> </div> <div class="fsElement fsResourceElement fsSingleItem" id="fsEl_3975" data-use-new="true" data-source-element-id="3975" data-source-page-id="347" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <article class="fsResource fsResourceTypeImage"><figure><picture><img alt="Circle logo" data-aspect-ratio="1.0" data-image-sizes="[{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1657560530/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/w7um44hx5p2gxi8xpvrn/sunscreenshot.png%22,%22width%22:256},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1657560530/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/w7um44hx5p2gxi8xpvrn/sunscreenshot.png%22,%22width%22:512},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1657560530/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/w7um44hx5p2gxi8xpvrn/sunscreenshot.png%22,%22width%22:754}]" data-permitted-user="true" data-resource-title="sunscreenshot.png" data-resource-uuid="b8cedecf-3cdc-4843-bedf-36364e93e8f9"></picture></figure></article> </div> </div> <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_3976" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <p>The sun reminds us to carry our traditions, aspirations, and values through each day. There is an imperfect, hand-drawn nature to our sun that represents the unique and imperfect nature of the children that we teach. We celebrate the individuality of each child and their perspective. </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleColumn fsStyleColumn-2 fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_2718" > <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_2723" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <h2>The 3-Legged Stool</h2> </div> </div> <div class="fsElement fsResourceElement fsSingleItem" id="fsEl_3977" data-use-new="true" data-source-element-id="3977" data-source-page-id="347" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <article class="fsResource fsResourceTypeImage"><figure><picture><img alt="Circle logo" data-aspect-ratio="1.0" data-image-sizes="[{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1657560872/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/xkwwbgamva2fgabjqj6c/3LegStool754x754.png%22,%22width%22:256},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1657560872/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/xkwwbgamva2fgabjqj6c/3LegStool754x754.png%22,%22width%22:512},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1657560872/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/xkwwbgamva2fgabjqj6c/3LegStool754x754.png%22,%22width%22:754}]" data-permitted-user="true" data-resource-title="3LegStool754x754.png" data-resource-uuid="4d9e9316-1679-4efc-9eeb-ec731bd7f2ab"></picture></figure></article> </div> </div> <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_3978" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <p>Scripture, Tradition and Reason are cornerstones of the Episcopal Church. A stool with three legs will collapse if any one of the legs is not equal to the others.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleColumn fsStyleColumn-3 fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_2719" > <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_1779" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <h2>Woven Tapestry</h2> </div> </div> <div class="fsElement fsResourceElement fsSingleItem" id="fsEl_3979" data-use-new="true" data-source-element-id="3979" data-source-page-id="347" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <article class="fsResource fsResourceTypeImage"><figure><picture><img alt="Circle logo" data-aspect-ratio="1.0" data-image-sizes="[{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1657560872/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/bjw08tqmizmigxhintpf/WovenTapestry754x754.png%22,%22width%22:256},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1657560872/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/bjw08tqmizmigxhintpf/WovenTapestry754x754.png%22,%22width%22:512},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1657560872/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/bjw08tqmizmigxhintpf/WovenTapestry754x754.png%22,%22width%22:754}]" data-permitted-user="true" data-resource-title="WovenTapestry754x754.png" data-resource-uuid="39bd3992-9471-4fef-ab78-d85e5474c266"></picture></figure></article> </div> </div> <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_3980" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <p>Responsibility, Purpose and Spirit are the three pillars of our purpose. They weave within as behaviors that strengthen our community.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleColumn fsStyleColumn-4 fsStyleColumn-last fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_2720" > <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_2724" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <h2>The Cross</h2> </div> </div> <div class="fsElement fsResourceElement fsSingleItem" id="fsEl_3981" data-use-new="true" data-source-element-id="3981" data-source-page-id="347" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <article class="fsResource fsResourceTypeImage"><figure><picture><img alt="Episcopal school" data-aspect-ratio="1.0" data-image-sizes="[{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1657560872/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/klyd3i478ebp2kikhong/TheCross754x754.png%22,%22width%22:256},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1657560872/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/klyd3i478ebp2kikhong/TheCross754x754.png%22,%22width%22:512},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1657560872/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/klyd3i478ebp2kikhong/TheCross754x754.png%22,%22width%22:754}]" data-permitted-user="true" data-resource-title="TheCross754x754.png" data-resource-uuid="6919a3d7-85b9-4b2a-a61f-f63a6f525e01"></picture></figure></article> </div> </div> <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_3982" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <p>Episcopal education is the center. An academic community that inspires students to work for equity and justice. An appreciation for themselves and others.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <section class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_1801" data-use-new="true" > <header> <h2 class="fsElementTitle">Values</h2> </header> <div class="fsElementContent" > <p>As teachers and faculty, we model inquiry, respect, service, and compassion. We appreciate this responsibility as it illustrates our service to others.</p> <h4>Our Values in Action</h4> <p>We teach our students the honor of <strong>SERVICE</strong>; so they may learn <strong>HUMILITY</strong>; the strength of humility so they may gain <strong>PERSPECTIVE</strong>; the power of perspective to encourage <strong>INQUIRY</strong>; the value of inquiry so they may understand <strong>INTENT</strong>; the importance of intent, so they develop <strong>RESPONSIBILITY</strong>; and with responsibility they carry <strong>APPRECIATION</strong>.</p> </div> </section> <div class="fsElement fsLayout fsFourColumnLayout fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_2725" data-use-new="true" > <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleColumn fsStyleColumn-1 fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_2726" > <div class="fsElement fsResourceElement fsSingleItem" id="fsEl_2730" data-use-new="true" data-source-element-id="2730" data-source-page-id="347" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <article class="fsResource 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data-image-sizes="[{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1657561238/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/qtorzeovi1srwke3anrw/Weave4780x792.png%22,%22width%22:256},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1657561238/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/qtorzeovi1srwke3anrw/Weave4780x792.png%22,%22width%22:512},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1657561238/episcopaldaysanmateoorg/qtorzeovi1srwke3anrw/Weave4780x792.png%22,%22width%22:780}]" data-permitted-user="true" data-resource-title="Weave4780x792.png" data-resource-uuid="e8332f2f-a508-4683-a3d4-f26232fba179"></picture></figure></article> </div> </div> </div> </div> <section class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_1807" data-use-new="true" > <header> <h2 class="fsElementTitle">School Motto</h2> </header> <div class="fsElementContent" > <h2 style="text-align: center;">Veritas et Caritas: Truth and Love</h2> </div> </section> <section class="fsElement fsLayout fsTwoColumnLayout fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_1802" data-use-new="true" > <header> <h2 class="fsElementTitle">Philosophy</h2> </header> <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleColumn fsStyleColumn-1 fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_1803" > <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_1805" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <h6>At Episcopal Day We Believe That:</h6> <ul> <li>all children have gifts and the capacity to learn and lead</li> <li>school must be engaging and relevant</li> <li>process and content go hand in hand; depth is more important than broad coverage</li> <li>to be successful academically and socially, children need a set of social skills and a moral compass</li> <li>knowing the children and their families is as important as knowing the content we teach</li> <li>all members of our school community deserve respect, support, and a voice; we value democracy and equity</li> <li>families play an important role in the educational process, and</li> <li>our school exists within a community; service to others enriches our lives and those we serve</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleColumn fsStyleColumn-2 fsStyleColumn-last fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_1804" > <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_1806" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <h6>Therefore, We:</h6> <ul> <li> <p>serve children by building a healthy community of knowledgeable, caring and connected adults who promote a culture that fosters trust, collaboration, and commitment</p> </li> <li>nurture students and inspire them to grow in heart, mind, body and spirit, valuing growth as they develop to their fullest potential</li> <li>value each child’s imagination and creativity</li> <li>support teaching and learning through high expectations, small classes, appropriate resources, and professional growth</li> <li>foster cooperation, self-advocacy, responsibility, empathy, and self-control</li> <li>seek to involve families actively in their children’s education and school life</li> <li>create classrooms that offer students the safety to take risks</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class="fsElement fsLayout fsThreeColumnLayout fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_3751" data-use-new="true" > <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleColumn fsStyleColumn-1 fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_3752" > <section class="fsElement fsContent bpa-image-buttons-3" id="fsEl_3753" data-use-new="true" 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