We the students, parents, teachers and staff of Duveneck School embrace the following core values. These values guide the actions of our working and learning community.

Knowledge

Knowledge is the cornerstone of education. In the pursuit of knowledge we value elements of creativity, challenge and joy. This pursuit lays the foundation for our students to acquire fundamental skills, excel academically in the larger community of their peers and develop a life-long love of learning.

Responsibility

All members of our community demonstrate individual and shared responsibility for their actions and exhibit the discipline to make student learning the top priority.

Respect

We show respect be treating each other with consideration, appreciation and honesty. We demonstrate self-respect by acting with integrity.

Communication

We value open, rational, and compassionate dialogue. We seed expression and integration of diverse points of view.

Teamwork makes things happen.

We share a common commitment to achieve our collective goals through cooperation and collaboration.

Security

We preserve and protect a safe environment so that every member of our community feels the physical and emotional security necessary for optimal working and learning.