Trinity School – Head of School – Position Statement 4
Student voice is valued at Trinity. Students know that their opinions are heard and are taken seriously, and all maintain a deep respect for their teachers and the administration of the school. Evident is the close connection of students and their teachers.
A robust parent body is devoted to the school and there is no question that the parents love, care and support the program. Families seek strong instruction and expect grade level and enhanced competencies. Continued matriculation to the finest independent and private schools in the area is expected, although the Menlo Park City School District and Palo Alto Unified School District offer high quality instruction at all grade levels. Along with the highly respected preschool through grade 5 program, Trinity offers after school care at both campuses.
The strong sense of welcome, the energy of the students, and the closeknit ties of school constituencies define Trinity’ s success. An open door welcome
characterizes the current head of school’ s effective and long tenure. Teachers and staff work collaboratively in an atmosphere of trust, caring and engagement with each other. As one staff member remarked,“ The community of Trinity is my extended family. We care for one another and because the school is a small one, we trust and know each other pretty well.” Teachers appreciate the intellectual freedom they have to pursue areas of student interest and engagement. Each possesses a strong voice in curriculum and pedagogy and is supported in ongoing professional development.
STUDENTS
Trinity students hail from neighborhoods of Menlo Park. Primarily Caucasian and Asian, there are also Latino and mixed race students. At Trinity, all family configurations and all faith traditions are welcome. Families value strong education and are committed to independent school academic rigor. Approximately 20 % of the student body receives some form of financial assistance.