Trinity School – Head of School – Position Statement 2
MISSION
Founded in 1961, Trinity School is a coeducational Episcopal day school in Menlo Park, CA. Trinity’ s culture embraces the values of Episcopal school education and identity. The school is a warm and inviting place where optimism and energy reign. Trinity places a high emphasis on diversity, inclusivity and welcoming of students and families of all religious traditions, faiths and backgrounds.
Situated on two secure school campuses, Trinity serves an array of children and families reflective of the geographic areas of Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Atherton, Los Altos Hills, Redwood City, Portola Valley and Woodside. The Upper Campus currently houses 104 Kindergarten through Grade 5 students on the beautiful 5-acre campus at St. Bede’ s Church and the Lower Campus. Early Childhood Program( ECP) serves 23 three- and four-year-olds on a lovely one-acre campus at Trinity Church. United by common purpose and philosophy, both campuses capture the essence of the school’ s mission:
Paramount to the school’ s philosophy of teaching and learning is the notion that intelligence is neither a fixed nor an unchanging commodity. Trinity students are afforded a program that intentionally expands each child’ s capacity for learning in thoughtfully designed environments where children are not just“ taught;” but are encouraged to explore, to investigate, to work collaboratively, and to probe and serve the world. Critical is the school’ s pledge to inculcate a commitment to ethical behavior and an abiding appreciation for the differences that mark each human being as an individual of inestimable worth and dignity.
Trinity gives each child a voice. We guide children to self-discovery.
We celebrate the child’ s growth in critical thinking, character development and social responsibility. Trinity School encourages Preschool to Grade 5 children from all backgrounds to love learning. We foster rigorous academics grounded in child-centered content and innovative practices.
Trinity upholds the values and tradition of the Episcopal Church and honors the role of the family in educating children.
The legacy of a Trinity education is a curious mind and a discerning heart.