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|  | The Ellis School is Pittsburgh’s only age 3 through grade 12 independent school dedicated to the education of girls and young women. At Ellis, the trustees, faculty, staff and administration all have a shared vision of how the Ellis experience guides students in the classroom and beyond.
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| MISSION STATEMENT Founded in 1916, The Ellis School is dedicated to excellence in the education of girls and young women. Inspired with a passion for learning in and beyond the classroom, students actively pursue the opportunities of a rich and challenging curriculum and develop the wisdom and courage to lead in local and global communities. |
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| DIVERSITY STATEMENT As an inclusive community, The Ellis School is committed to promoting equity, respecting and honoring our differences, and affirming and embracing our similarities. |
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| PHILOSOPHY The Ellis School is committed to a tradition of academic excellence as it prepares students for the future.
A challenging program offers students opportunities for intellectual, artistic, physical, and personal growth within an energetic learning environment. Students are inspired to be active, curious, and independent learners who both respect and question tradition and who use information to pose and solve problems through interaction with teachers and peers.
At all levels of the curriculum, girls are encouraged by dedicated faculty and administration to discover their talents and interests, to explore multiple approaches to knowledge, and to develop an enduring passion for learning. As students move through the grades, they are prepared for informed participation in an expanding and complex global community; through computer technology, service projects, and core and elective courses, students gain the tools and knowledge to engage effectively and responsibly with the larger world.
A supportive school community based on cooperation, integrity, and a respect for diversity fosters in students the qualities of leadership, a sense of ethical responsibility to others, and a commitment to active citizenship. Both in the classroom and beyond, girls develop the wisdom and courage to express reasoned ideas and to lead others in the pursuit of shared goals. Through the full process of their education, students gain the habits of mind and character that prepare them for purposeful and reflective lives. |
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COMMUNITY CORE BELIEFSWe believe...
- A diverse school community where students, faculty, administration, staff, trustees, and parents work collaboratively with trust and mutual respect provides the best education.
- A school for girls and young women offers many varied and meaningful opportunities for leadership.
- A school community that respects differences values the dignity and worth of each individual.
- The curriculum and co-curricular program develop in students moral, social, and civic responsibility and a commitment to service.
- A safe and supportive learning environment fosters each student’s emotional, cognitive, artistic, and athletic development.
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TEACHING AND LEARNING CORE BELIEFS
We believe...
- A rigorous academic curriculum and comprehensive co-curricular program provide rich and balanced learning.
- Collaborative learning and teaching develop critical thinking, authority, and voice by inviting girls and young women to ask questions, pose solutions, and examine their responses in dialogue with others.
- A school that fosters a passion for learning and the honest pursuit of academic inquiry and accomplishment empowers its students.
- The discovery by students of meaningful and authentic connections between the classroom, personal experiences, and the world beyond produces powerful learning.
- A school that enables students to understand and value their individual talents and learning processes promotes confidence, independent thinking, and lifelong learning.
- A curriculum respectful of diversity prepares students to grapple with a complex, often contradictory, globally connected world.
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| TECHNOLOGY MISSION Ellis girls will be global technology leaders through their use of emerging technologies that create authentic experiences where they can be the change rather than follow the change.
We will be known for our global partnerships with world—class institutions like Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute and Google.
Our teachers will have opportunities to learn new pedagogical techniques that utilize emerging technologies, become proficient facilitators of blended learning environments, and have access to the best technology tools.
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| TECHNOLOGY VISION Technology is used as a vehicle to help students explore, create, and express themselves while simultaneously developing critical thinking and problem solving skills. Students have access to the latest tools that are integrated into the curricula, and independent and guided learning environments are supported by a capable faculty. Communication and collaboration opportunities are informed by a commitment to developing fully engaged digital citizens. |
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ENVIRONMENTAL VISION STATEMENTThe Ellis School is committed to sustainability through curricular programs, campus practices, and community action. In the context of our mission and core values, Ellis fosters awareness of the complex interactions between environmental, social, and economic systems. We endorse the following fundamental goals, and seek to:
- Educate our students, faculty and staff to be responsible stewards of the earth
- Encourage girls and women to take action in local and global leadership through good environmental practices and involvement in sustainability efforts.
- Promote sustainability through the School’s curriculum across divisions and departments, supported through off-campus learning experiences
- Protect and preserve natural resources, particularly within the School campus and our local community
- Pursue opportunities to integrate sustainability practices into construction, renovation, and operation of campus facilities
- Engage students in community partnerships and outreach that support the curriculum and other initiatives on campus, locally, and globally.
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