Philosophy and Research
Orchard House believes the world is a better place when students are engaged, constructive, and useful. It is with the long view in mind, imagining girls as adult women, global citizens, leaders, and followers that Orchard House School was developed and designed.
Adolescence lays the foundation for a lifelong sense of self. Along with identity formation and individuation, adolescence is a time of rapid physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth. At Orchard House we view the variables of adolescence as positive catalysts for the future. The essence of an Orchard House education is the development of each girl's personal authority and consciousness so that she lives and contributes to the world with understanding, joy, hope, and courage.
Orchard House School is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where girls learn to use their personal and collective voices for the good of all. The wealth of individual differences is the heart of the school community. The many variables of diversity develop our capacity for understanding and in turn build and strengthen our humanity. At the core of an Orchard House education is the cultivation of respect both for one’s self and for all others. An Orchard House education aspires to create a culture where respect, encouragement, and care distinguish interactions both inside and outside of the classroom.
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