A Vision for Our 2nd Century

Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. –John F. Kennedy

A Vision for Our 2nd CenturyCharacter. Wisdom. Life Skills.

strong foundatIon

We have prepared boys for lives of leadership for over 100 years.

St. Christopher’s School enters its second century having

demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the philosophy

of educating the whole boy—in mind, body, and spirit. Moving

forward, we will maintain an emphasis on those things that we

have done well, beginning first and foremost with the

development of personal honor and integrity. Building on our

fundamental core beliefs is critical to success in our second

century. But this rapidly changing world requires even more.

core belIefs

We love and understand boys.

We take pride in our Whole Boy approach to education.

We are committed to academic excellence and preparing boys both for college and for life.

We recognize that we are part of something greater than ourselves.

We value the power of relationships and community.

We believe that every boy has both the capacity and responsibility to make a positive impact on the world around him.

We care most about developing young men who possess character and integrity.

preparatIon for tomorrow

We must now prepare our boys to lead in a dynamic, interconnected world.

Our educational philosophy and programming will continue

to evolve and grow as we position the boys for future

leadership. We will foster the wisdom—where academic

rigor and sound judgment meet—and personal qualities

necessary for our boys to make a tangible difference in

our shrinking global community, with emphasis on

those qualities of increasing importance in today’s world.

Introducing St. Christopher’s

Character. Wisdom. Life Skills.

St. Christopher’s School will be a global leader in understanding boys, engaging

and teaching them effectively, and developing in them the strength of character,

wisdom, and life skills required to succeed in college and to make a positive

impact as leaders in a rapidly changing world.

Albert Einstein said, “The problems which exist in the world today cannot be solved by

the level of thinking that created them.” As part of the Second Century Vision, our

educators will focus on building the skills and personal qualities we believe are

most important to the development of future leaders. Those qualities must begin

with personal honor and integrity.

strategIc prIorItIesCharacter. Wisdom. Life Skills.

Creative Thinking

Technological Savvy

Intellectual Risk-taking

Global Engagement

Empathy & Collaboration

Honor&

Integrity

Essential Qualities for Leaders

CharacterHonor & Integrity

Personal Responsibility

Strong Work Ethic

Humility

Empathy & Respect

Commitment to Service

Resilience

Life SkillsArticulate Communication

Adaptability & Openness to Change

Collaboration & Teamwork

Organization & Self-management

Self-awareness, Confidence, & Courage

Sense of Humor

Global Engagement

WisdomIntellectual Curiosity & Risk Taking

Sound Judgment

Creative Thinking & Problem Solving

Research & Analysis

Ability to Apply Core Knowledge

Thoughtful Opinions

Technological Savvy

creatIve thInkIng & problem solvIng Our boys will develop innovative solutions to challenging problems.

technologIcal savvy Our boys will develop the judgment and expertise necessary

to use leading-edge technology effectively and responsibly.

Don’t think outside the box … think like there is no box.

–Unknown

Intellectual curIosIty & rIsk takIng Our boys must become lifelong learners, inspired by their

natural curiosity and eager to experience new things.

global engagement Our boys will be thoughtful, skilled global citizens who bear

responsibilities to each other and the world. They will learn to

understand and respect how our diverse global society works

economically, politically, culturally, and technologically.

Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it.

–Goethe

empathy & collaboratIon Our boys will be good teammates, able to appreciate diverse

perspectives and to work with others effectively.

honor & IntegrIty We reaffirm our commitment to the development of character and

personal integrity as the essence of a St. Christopher’s education.

Character is, in the long run, the decisive factor

in the life of individuals and nations alike.

–Theodore Roosevelt

lIvIng the vIsIon

You will see St. Christopher’s continuously research, develop, and implement the most effective approaches to educating boys. You will recognize us as the model for creating new and innovative

curricula and programs to engage and inspire boys. You will see

St. Christopher’s serve as a resource for the community. You will watch

as our boys develop the character, wisdom, and life skills necessary to

lead the way through this century. You will see our educators, the finest

in their profession, continue to reach—and teach. And you will know

that, while we will evolve and change, we will respect and build on the

foundation established in our first 100 years.

See how we are developing the leaders of

tomorrow—St. Christopher’s 2nd Century Vision.

Visit www.stchristophers.com/secondcentury and

learn more about how we will continue to make

a profound difference in the lives of our boys.

Character. Wisdom. Life Skills.