Mission & Philosophy
According to its website Rye Country Day's Mission is to "provide students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 with an excellent education using both traditional and innovative approaches in a nurturing and supportive environment" The school is "actively committed to diversity" and "expect and promote moral responsibility". RCDS's goal is to "foster a lifelong passion for learning, understanding, and service in an ever-changing world. " In addition the school states in its Philosophy that: "The School offers a comprehensive program enabling our students to think independently, to write and speak with clarity, and to appreciate the values and joys of the humanities, the arts, and the sciences" and that "the education of young people should encompass cultural, athletic, and communal experiences which stress the responsibility of each individual for the life and spirit of the whole community, resulting in a graduate able to face the world with confidence, to compete effectively, and to contribute meaningfully to society.
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