Mission and Values

Mission Statement
The Seven Hills School is a learning community with the mission to develop the intellect, engage the spirit, and foster respect for and responsibility to our world.

Philosophical Principles, Aspirations, Beliefs, and Values
Seven Hills School fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth in a safe environment based on support and trust. Small class size and a well-trained faculty contribute to a challenging, developmentally appropriate educational program. Integrated studies and hands on participation encourage imaginative and critical thinking, as well as mastery of academic skills. We believe that handling success and failure, and overcoming obstacles and challenges create the potential for growth and learning.

Seven Hills strives to be a community in which everyone is included, valued and respected. We are committed to respecting ourselves, others and our environment. All Seven Hills constituents share the responsibility to be compassionate and accepting of diversity in its many forms. Diversity includes race, culture, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, social and economic class, religion, family structure, appearance, physical differences, learning abilities, etc. We actively cultivate a safe and inclusive environment by upholding consistent and clear standards of behavior, practices, and policies. The school provides opportunities for leadership and service that culminate in positive contributions to our community and to our world.

At Seven Hills we attend not only to the intellectual, but also to the emotional, physical and aesthetic needs of each child. We aspire to help each child embrace a joyful and healthy life. We encourage optimism, self-reflection, tenacity of purpose, self-discipline, and resilience in each individual. We instill positive values - integrity, cooperation, respect, and responsibility.

We believe that positive attitude and persistent effort are as important as achievement. For learning, it is not necessarily the end result that is most significant, but the journey taken to gain knowledge. At Seven Hills, we inspire a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.

The Seven Hills Creed

• Be respectful – of oneself, of all living things, of the environment. Respecting oneself means that we value ourselves and we do not behave in ways that are self-destructive. Respecting others means that we recognize their worth and their rights. We want to show respect and receive respect.
• Be responsible – Responsibility means having the ability and willingness to respond to others. It requires us to be aware of others, to listen to them, and to respond to their needs. To be responsible we must be dependable. We must keep our promises and commitments. Attempting to make a better community and a better world are part of being responsible.
• Be honest – in what we do and towards others. All dishonesty – lying, cheating, and stealing – is theft. Be honest in all relationships and in all situations. We earn trust by being honest.
• Be caring – Show kindness, understanding, and compassion for others. Consider others’ feelings.  Being courteous is a way of caring. Accept and appreciate the differences among us.
• Be positive – Look for the good in people and situations. Be friendly. Believe that anything worthwhile can be accomplished. 

Non-Discrimination Policy
The Seven Hills School is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. SHS does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, marital status or family structure, disability, age, veteran status, social and economic class, appearance, physical differences, medical condition, learning abilities, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or national or ethnic/cultural origin in the educational instruction, administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, and financial aid or scholarships. We seek to provide an environment free from discriminating harassment or retaliation against any member of our community on these grounds. The school’s administration will not tolerate discrimination or harassment and wants to know about any occurrences.