Core Values & Portrait of a Graduate
In 2020, representatives from the MP&MS leadership team and board of trustees joined a working group, led by veteran educator and independent school advisor Al Adams, to define and distill the institutional core values that distinguish the MP&MS learning journey. Over the course of six months, in collaboration with key constituents and subcommittees, the Core Values and Portrait of an MP&MS Graduate documents took shape. These living documents represent both what MP&MS stands for today, and what we aspire to be as a flourishing and evolving educational community.
We Value Courage, Curiosity, Connection
Our core values at Marin Primary & Middle School are rooted in the importance of developing character through courage, inspiring curiosity, and fostering a connected community. We measure our success by the behavior and accomplishments of every student, in every classroom, every day.
Portrait of an MP&MS Graduate
Marin Primary & Middle School offers a learning journey that amplifies each child’s inherent strengths, helping them to build the intellectual skills, social awareness, and emotional courage that will serve them throughout their lives. From preschool through eighth grade, we engage children in a warm academic environment that embraces growth and honors the journey of learning. Each stage of their development is a building block to ensure future success in the classroom and beyond.
"I think what I've carried with me to high school is the school's emphasis on belonging and empathy. The faculty & staff created a safe and compassionate environment where we could be ourselves and taught us how to respect and be supportive of one another. I am so grateful that I attended a school that considered these values central to its mission and think it helped me develop into a confident, caring high school student ready for college."
-Graduate from the Class of 2021