Forge the Path Forward
We commit to:
Foster a love of learning that drives intellectual curiosity and academic excellence.
Cultivate a culture of compassion and empathy in our community that fosters listening and understanding.
Cultivate an inclusive and equitable community where every voice is valued and children and adults feel they belong.
Take responsibility as stewards of the earth and find new ways to advocate for our natural world.
Our strategic plan thoughtfully outlines MCDS’s priorities and commitments in four key areas that will drive us toward our vital goal. Achieving this success will require a strong financial commitment, fueled by traditional fundraising and an exploration of innovative revenue sources beyond tuition.
Thank you to all of you for your invaluable input, time, and resources in shaping this exciting new strategic vision and plan for MCDS.
Our Future
Vision
We envision a world where young people work together creatively to build a more inclusive and sustainable world.
Mission
We get closer to that vision through our mission.
Our mission is to create an inclusive community of learning that inspires curiosity, empathy, and action.
Values
On our journey, our values keep us true to ourselves.
To achieve a community of action, we must:
- Take Intellectual Risks
- Stretch Your Mind and Body
- Value Every Voice
- Cherish the Natural World
- Practice Compassion
- Cultivate a Playful Spirit
Take Intellectual Risks
We hold ourselves to a standard of academic excellence, and each time we challenge ourselves to push our comfort zone, we learn more about capabilities, our world and ourselves.
Stretch Your Mind and Body
Our learning requires us to be nimble and flexible in what we learn and the way we learn it. When we allow ourselves to grow and stretch, whether in the classroom or by the creek, there’s no limit to what we can accomplish.
Value Every Voice
As an inclusive community of learning, we welcome others’ experiences, ideas, and viewpoints. We want all members of the MCDS community to be— and feel—seen, heard, and valued. To that end, we seek every day to create and nurture a sense of belonging among students, families, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends.
Practice Compassion
As with any muscle, compassion must be practiced daily, so that it becomes comfortable and commonplace. With an open heart, we approach each situation as an opportunity to embrace and understand our shared humanity.
Cherish the Natural World
From the beginning, the natural world has been woven into the MCDS experience. Leveraging the outdoors as part of our classroom, we hold ourselves accountable to educate, inspire, and empower every member of our community to protect the earth.
Cultivate a Playful Spirit
We believe in fostering joy through play, learning, and community connection to nurture the child in all of us.