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Mission & Values

Menlo School’s mission is to empower students to explore and expand their interests, reach their fullest potential, develop the skills necessary for success in college, and become ethical, responsible, and engaged members of ever wider communities.

Values
At Menlo School, we are passionate about encouraging students to:

  • Pursue high standards of academic excellence.
  • Discover the joy of learning.
  • Stretch themselves and raise challenging questions.
  • Demonstrate courage, integrity and a commitment to ethical behavior.
  • Develop a sense of commitment to purposes larger than themselves.
  • Appreciate the richness of diversity.
  • Think independently and creatively.
  • Take progressively more responsibility for themselves and their education.
  • Lead healthful lives.

Environment
At the center of Menlo School is a deep commitment to the development and welfare of each individual student.  The School offers extensive academic, athletic, arts and extracurricular activities designed to:

  • Promote among students, teachers, coaches and staff relationships that are respectful and inspirational.
  • Balance rigorous expectations with extensive encouragement and support.
Menlo School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school serving grades 6–12.

The Upper School enrolls 530 students in grades 9–12.

There are 220 Middle School students in grades 6–8.

Menlo School is accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

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