In all we do, we are guided by The Promise of Bentley - an authentic articulation of our values and greatest aspirations:
To pursue academic excellence from Kindergarten to the threshold of college,
To cherish potential and, even more, fulfill it;
To explore the arts, to love the sciences, and embrace curiosity of all kinds;
To feel the balance of mind and body that comes from companionship on the field of play;
To lead when the time is to lead,
To learn critical thinking that makes for good, reasoned choices;
To celebrate diversity in thought and deed,
And be a citizen of the world in all the best senses;
To expect a lot of yourself,
But care and cooperate for the good of all;
In sum, to feel the enthusiasm and fun
That make learning a lifetime pursuit
These are the goals of Bentley School,
and the community inside and around it.
Pursuing academic excellence
We urge students to step outside their comfort zones, to try out for the new team, audition for the school-wide play, or take the more challenging class. Teachers, advisors, deans, counselors, and coaches help students embrace ambitious goals while understanding the responsibility of commitment to self and to others. At Bentley, we want students to grow as high-achieving students-and also as well-adjusted, happy boys and girls driven by their own unique ambitions.
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