Mission, Core Values, Curriculum, and Commitments

Dunn cherishes and cultivates individual talents in a safe, nurturing and challenging environment

Mission

The Dunn School community educates the whole student to his or her fullest potential in preparation for a life of learning and responsible leadership in society.

Core Values

In the Dunn School community, we as students, teachers, staff, parents, trustees, and friends are committed to understand and to live by the following core values:

Moral Courage
Academic Excellence
Emotional Wellness
Physical Readiness
Social Responsibility

Curriculum

At Dunn School everything we do is considered part of our curriculum. As a college preparatory school (6-8 grade day students and 9-12 grade boarding and day students), we offer a broad program of academics, athletics, arts, community service, and outdoor leadership, within a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. The depth and quality of the relationship between students and teachers is central to our process of education. Small class size promotes one-to-one communication and rapport between teacher and student, which best stimulates the desire to learn. Through this one-to-one communication facilitated by our advisor program, our unique personal education program and our nationally recognized Learning Strategies Program, the dedicated Dunn faculty commits to the guidance and support of the personal and academic growth of each individual entrusted to our care.

Our Commitment

Setting apart Dunn School from other educational institutions is our commitment to the total development of our students. Other independent schools may offer more AP courses or put more emphasis on superior athletic teams. At Dunn, we are committed to the principle of helping every student to succeed to accomplish our mission. We back up that commitment with

Partnership with a trained and dedicated advisor
Low student-to-faculty ratio and class size
Protected study time
Learning strategies support
Leadership opportunities

Your Commitment

Coming to Dunn School is a big commitment for both the student and the student's family. It is a commitment to the mission and core values of the school; a commitment to being a member of the Dunn community. We commit to this partnership with a complete dedication of our time, talents and resources. We hope that you are able and willing to do the same!