Mission / Vision / Values
Our Vision
Empower. Innovate. Lead.
Our Mission
To encourage lifelong learners by providing a challenging curriculum through applied learning, leadership development, and civic engagement.
Values
Based on Ralph Waldo Emerson’s philosophy of self-reliance, Collegiate has developed four "Core Values" which guide our community on the path of self-reliance. Students at Collegiate are encouraged to embody these values everyday while in school, but are also expected to live these values outside the walls of the school to become true community leaders.
Our Core Values
Integrity: Collegiate students do the right thing regardless of whether anybody sees them. This value goes beyond honesty to require sincerity in communicating and living.
Perseverance: Our students see their problems as challenges, hurdles to overcome. They see their problems as weights to build strong character. By shifting the way they think about problems, Collegiate students change their thought patterns to improve their attitude and perception of a given situation.
Ownership: Collegiate students are held accountable and responsible for present and future actions. They take pride in the work they do and are honest with adults, peers and community members. When their work is strong, they showcase it, and when their work lags, they improve it by owning the notion that we can always do just a little better.
Quality: Our students follow the rule that no matter how great or small, one always puts his or her best effort forward. The notion of doing quality work is a confidence builder that improves our reputation with ourselves, our teachers, and our peers.