Berkeley Hall School Foundation

The Berkeley Hall Mission: To empower children to fulfill their unlimited, God-given potential as fearless scholars and conscientious citizens.

We believe every child holds unlimited potential. When your child steps onto our campus, they are welcomed by a community that sees and supports who they are and who they can become.

Our mission is to nurture each child’s unique strengths through a balance of strong academics, character development, and social-emotional growth. We empower students to face challenges with courage, learn from mistakes, and build the resilience to thrive.

Our Vision Statement
Berkeley Hall nurtures fearless scholars and conscientious citizens. The community lifts the limits of what’s possible by honoring the unlimited potential in everyone. School is more than preparation for life - it is life. Together, we are building not just a school, but a model for the world.

At Berkeley Hall, character is not only taught, it's practiced everywhere. From math class to the art studio, the sports field to the Hodges stage, students are immersed in a community where integrity and kindness shape everyday life.

Our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, and Compassion guide how we learn, lead, and treat one another. These values are modeled by teachers and staff to form a foundation that helps students grow into motivated learners and courageous human beings.

At school, teachers and students work together in a cycle. One side focuses on guiding and explaining, the other on absorbing and applying, and both are essential for success. A Philosophy of Education is a teacher’s personal set of beliefs about how learning happens best and how they aim to support students.

Teaching
The purposeful planning and delivery of instruction to facilitate student learning.

We believe all children are inherently good, intelligent, and uniquely talented.
We believe in a student-centered approach to teaching that begins with the child and their needs.
We believe in developing and nurturing the whole child—morally, socially, intellectually, artistically, and physically.
We believe strong teaching is rooted in a commitment to growth.
We believe in creating a community where every individual feels safe, seen, known, and encouraged to be their authentic self.
We believe in removing social, emotional, and academic obstacles so that all students can thrive.

Learning
The acquisition and application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes through study and experience.

We believe in approaching learning with a growth mindset and a belief in unlimited potential.
We believe in developmentally appropriate learning experiences rooted in inquiry, discovery, and real-world application.
We believe meaningful relationships are essential to learning.
We believe lifelong learning is rooted in a commitment to growth.
We believe families are essential partners in their child's education.
We believe learning transcends the classroom.