North Point Day School

Mission

The NORTHPOINT DAYSCHOOL prepares students to understand, contribute to, and succeed In a rapidly changing society, thus making the world a betterand more just place. We will ensure that our students develop both the skills that a sound education provides and the competencies essential forsuccess and leadership In the emerging creative economy. We willalso
lead Ingenerating practical and theoretical knowledge that enables students to better understand our world and Improve conditions forlocal andglobal communities.

Vision

We are and will bea SCHOOL where design and social research drive approaches to studying issues of our time, such as democracy, urbanization, technological change, economic empowerment, sustainability, migration, andglobalization. We will be the preeminent intellectual and creative school for effective engagement In a world that Increasingly demands better-designed oijects, communication, systems, and organizations to meet socialneeds.

Our vlssion aligns with shifts In the global economy, society, and environment, which animates our mission and our values:

  • Creativity, Innovation, and a desire to challenge the status quo willaffect what and how we teach and the Intellectual ambitions of the school
  • Social engagement should orient students‘ academic experiences to help them become critically engaged citizens, dedicated to solving problems and contributing to the publicgood
  • The NORTHPOINT DAY SCHOOL must embrace these principles and Innovate to address shifts In the global economy, society, and environment that require individuals tograpple with complex problems, pursue more fluid and flexible carrer pathways, and collaborativelycreate