Shaping a Moral Compass

Character development is one of the most crucial aspects of any child’s upbringing. The lessons we learn as young people influence not only our careers and life choices – they also help determine the kind of leaders, parents, and citizens we become as adults.

Character education – the connection between students’ minds and their hearts – is as much a part of The Summit as its bricks and mortar. Through our Credo, Educating for Character program, even our youngest students begin to gain a sense of what it means to be a fulfilled and moral person. From their preschool years until graduation, students at The Summit have a multitude of opportunities to learn critically important lessons that help shape their moral compass. These engaging activities enrich our entire curriculum, spanning the classroom, the playing field, and the local community.

The spiritual and ethical values that we espouse and affirm at The Summit provide a guidepost for every member of our community, and a bridge that links us together. We believe, “The quality of a Summit education is measured not only on what one accomplishes but on the character of life to which one aspires.” We look forward to telling you more about how we make good on our commitment to character education, both on these pages and in the daily life of our school.

Mary Foss Brinkmeyer ’67
Assistant Head of School