Mission & Philosophy

Diversity & Inclusion Vision and Strategy

Diversity & Inclusion Vision Statement

The John Thomas Dye School affirms its commitment to a diverse and inclusive school community as integral to our mission and as an expression of our core values, the 5C’s. Developing and applying cultural competence fosters an inclusive community, deepens learning, and prepares our graduates to understand and appreciate different perspectives in order to thrive in a constantly changing world. We are committed to nurturing an environment in which everyone in our community feels a sense of belonging.

Diversity & Inclusion Mission Statement

At the John Thomas Dye School, it is our belief that diversity and inclusion are essential to the fulfillment of our mission. Diversity is a component of academic excellence and enriches the educational experience by exposing us to a broad spectrum of ideas and perspectives. We welcome and benefit from the viewpoints of people who differ in age, culture, ethnicity, family structure, language, learning style, physical ability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.

At JTD, we are committed to building an inclusive community that understands and values the diverse world in which we live. We provide a caring, respectful, and welcoming environment in which to work, play, and learn. We actively seek to attract and retain students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of backgrounds. We continuously strive for growth through professional development and ongoing curriculum review. We promote an appreciation for all people, and we strive to create responsible, global citizens.

Statement of Philosophy

We, of the John Thomas Dye School, believe the education of a child is the responsibility of the parents, the child, and the faculty of the School. Each of these three influences is an integral part of a successful educational experience for the child.

This basic philosophy has enabled the school to develop an atmosphere that stresses the right of each individual to be different and unique while developing confidence, mutual respect, and a degree of cooperation, allowing the student to strive for higher academic achievement, to develop an understanding of the right of others, and to grow in self-esteem.

Our goal is to have each student grow socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically, thus enabling each to be a creative, productive, and responsible contributor to society, more specifically, to foster in each child a genuine self-esteem built upon the acquisition of the ability to use appropriate cognitive and social skills commensurate with the child's maximum potential for achievement. In order to achieve our purpose, we stress the following goals:

Cognitive/Artistic

Ability to express oneself clearly in reading, writing, and speaking
Basic understanding of mathematical concepts
Demonstration of ability to perform basic arithmetic functions
Rudimentary understanding of basic laws which govern the physical universe
Development of basic aesthetic sensibilities
Sense of appreciation for his/her own ability
Sense of physical well-being
Development of essential and extended technological concepts

Social/Emotional

Development of one's character
Ability to work within a group
Self-discipline and self-control necessary to accept rules of a group
Sense of concern and genuine respect for others and their property
Flexibility, passion, excitement, and enthusiasm for learning
Caring, Common Sense, Consideration, Cooperation, and Courtesy