What Guides Us
At the heart of Gaston Day School is a mission supported by a forward-looking vision and shared values that guide daily life across the school community.
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After soliciting input from our constituents, the Board of Trustees determined that four guiding principles will provide a map for future growth and improvement of Gaston Day School, centered on these guiding principles:
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Mission
To educate our students and prepare them for academic success and responsible, productive lives.
Vision
Gaston Day School will be recognized as a leading independent school known for academic excellence, leadership and character development, and service in the community.
Core Beliefs
Student Centered
The student is at the center of everything we do; the growth of the student is our foremost consideration.
Teaching Excellence
Faculty will be highly qualified, professional, and care deeply about each student’s academic success and personal growth. The school is committed to developing our faculty and administrators into leaders in independent school education.
Challenging and Relevant Curriculum
The curriculum will be inspiring, dynamic, and promote academic excellence, critical thinking, creative application, physical development, and personal integrity. Further, it will reflect the best educational theory and practice and encourage innovation.
Safe and Nurturing Community
The school must be a place that keeps students safe physically and emotionally, and one that promotes our community values.
