"The most important attitude that can be formed is that of the desire to go on learning."
—John Dewey
Academic Excellence
At each stage of their education, children at The Caedmon School are preparing for the next one. Our world is changing very rapidly in all areas of knowledge, and they must be prepared for a future that we cannot begin to define. The best gift that we can give to our children is to instill in them the desire to never stop learning, along with the basic skills they will need to do so.
At The Caedmon School, academic excellence is conspicuous not only in test results, but in the children’s clear motivation to keep on learning, to meet each lesson halfway, and to apply their learning to new situations. The academic skills they acquire are but necessary tools for an ongoing process of education.
The curriculum at Caedmon reflects the highest standards of the most competitive independent schools, yet the children meet these standards within an environment that is carefully designed to promote independence, self-guided learning, and personal responsibility. They are guided by firm, patient teachers, who take into account individual learning styles, developmental paces, and motivating interests.
As a result, Caedmon children become creative, independent thinkers who are able to apply problem-solving skills to new situations, whether within the context of academic exercises, in their practical lives, or in their social relationships. Just as important, they acquire the ability to communicate their knowledge and thoughts affectively. By learning to recognize and utilize their own academic strengths and weaknesses, they gain the discipline, motivation, and confidence to reach for their academic and personal potential.
These are the hallmarks of a quality education, and true indicators of academic excellence.
