Mission & Core Values
Mission & Core Values
Our Mission
Cardigan Mountain School offers a close-knit community that prepares middle school boys—in mind, body, and spirit—for responsible and meaningful lives in a global society.
Our Core Values
To achieve our mission, we reward effort and accomplishment, helping each boy realize his academic, physical, and personal potential through honoring our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Respect, and Courage in all aspects of daily life.
Compassion
Be Kind.
Seek to understand others and go out of your own way to help.
Integrity
Be honest.
Be true to yourself and your word.
Respect
Be considerate.
Care for yourself, others, and Cardigan Mountain School.
Courage
Be brave.
Face adversity with strength and persistence.
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Equity and Belonging
Cardigan Mountain School is a close-knit community committed to building a culture of equity and belonging in which all members are safe and supported to be themselves. We welcome, include, and appreciate the unique contributions of each member and are committed to confronting biases, addressing the impact of privilege on academic outcomes, and making the Cardigan experience more accessible to boys and families. The school is dedicated to meeting each boy where he is and providing support for all to learn and grow as they prepare for their next step beyond The Point.
Honor Code
Every student is expected to sign the Honor Code Contract, signifying his commitment to the school’s Honor Code and acknowledging that he has read and understands the contents of the Student Handbook.
Cardigan Mountain School Honor Code
- I will be honest, and I will respect all members of the Cardigan community.
- I will put forth my best effort in all areas of school life, including but not limited to academic endeavors, extracurricular activities, and dormitory living.
- I will support the standards of Cardigan Mountain School and encourage others to do the same.
We’re a place where it’s important to kind to one another. It’s important not to be sarcastic, and it is important to ‘help the other fella.’ We take that seriously here. We talk about our Core Values constantly. They’re important to us, and we we want to aspire to live them.”
Chris Day P’12,’13
Head of School
Interested to learn more about Cardigan?
Submit the inquiry form at the link below and we will send you and your son a welcome package that includes our school viewbook and other information about any special academic or athletic interests he may have.