OUR MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY
MIS SION
Palmer Trinity is an Episcopal school dedicated to promoting academic excellence and inspiring
students to lead lives of virtue, humanity and spirit.
PHILOSOPHY
Providing a supportive, inclusive environment for students, we emphasize academic distinction,
ethical global citizenship, and character. As members of the greater community, we educate
students to lead lives of honor and social responsibility. Palmer Trinity School is committed to
diversity and includes students with a range of academic interests, as well as students from
diverse ethnic, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.
PALMER TRINIT Y SCHOOL'S GUIDING PRINCIPLE S
Our school community reflects the pride of shared purpose and love of learning in a values-
based environment, where each child is respected for his or her uniqueness:
SPIRITUALIT Y
We respect the sacred and honor each
individual as created in the image of God.
LE ARNING
We cultivate curiosity, creativity, innovation,
and scholarship as the foundation of
intellectual growth.
DEDIC ATION
We maintain excellence in academics,
athletics, and the arts.
COMMUNIT Y
We promote collegial relationships between
students, faculty, staff, and parents.
SERVICE
We encourage vision, initiative, and leadership
in serving each other, the greater community,
and the world.
HONOR
We recognize the importance of leading lives
of conscience and integrity.
RE SPEC T
We practice compassion, understanding, and
respect the dignity of each human being.
DIVERSIT Y
We embrace differences among individuals
while celebrating our common humanity.
BAL ANCE
We honor the unity of mind, body and spirit.
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