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Seacrest Philosophy and Guiding Principles

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Philosophy Statement
The philosophy of Seacrest Country Day School includes the belief that within each student is a source of unlimited potential and opportunity. Leadership, ethics and character, creativity and joy-guideposts of our school culture-are woven through the curriculum and serve as the underlying principles of a
Seacrest education. 

"Be the best you can be"

Guiding Principles

I           Individual recognition of each student is the Seacrest Difference. Our students are known, valued and respected for who they are. Their unique differences are honored and celebrated.

L          Leadership permeates the Seacrest Difference.  It is our belief that every child must be a leader.  Each student is provided the opportunity to develop leadership skills in and out of the classroom, not only to the benefit of Seacrest, but also to the good of the greater community.         

E          Ethics   and character are the foundation of the Seacrest Difference. Each day our students are challenged to consider, discuss, and practice making right choices. Our graduates enter their collegiate years with the confidence and strong personal character that results from years of guided decision making.

 A         Academics-the traditional measure of excellence, is but one of the outstanding outcomes of the Seacrest Difference. The 3-Rs-rigor, relevance and relationships-allow our students to meet academic challenges, understand the application of their learning, and perceive interdisciplinary relationships while taking intellectual risks. Our passionate faculty provides students with the self-assurance to trust themselves, test their capabilities, and pursue their most arduous aspirations.  

R          Responsibility for oneself, for the team, for the community, and indeed, for the world, is the Seacrest Difference. We expect students and faculty alike to take personal responsibility for their decisions and to understand the impact and consequences of every choice.  

N         Nourishment-the feeding of the body, mind, and spirit-is essential and unique to the Seacrest Difference. Seacrest is a supportive environment where students gain an understanding of whom they are now and who they hope to be in the future.  The Seacrest community is one in which students are supported, guided, and fed by a shared belief in their unlimited potential.  Our students understand that learning begins in childhood and continues throughout their lifetime.           

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