Lead. Excel. Succeed.

Carlisle School is an independent college preparatory school that provides a positive, safe environment for academic excellence and character development while embracing diversity and preparing our students to become leaders as citizens in a global society. Upon entering Carlisle School, a student is immersed in an educational, cultural and social environment that will enhance his/her ability to attain the following qualities in order to become a Carlisle graduate.

Character

A Carlisle graduate should be:

• Respectful, honest and committed to integrity
• Compassionate, tolerant and open-minded
• Self-disciplined and self-reliant
• Persevering, diligent and dedicated to excellence and justice
• Civic- and service-minded to our community, state, and the nation
• Passionate about and cognizant of his or her mental, artistic and physical aptitude and abilities
• Aware, knowledgeable and responsible as a citizen

Intellect

A Carlisle graduate should be:

• Creative and a critical thinker
• Enthusiastic about opportunities for lifelong learning
• Inquisitive and intellectually independent
• Able to demonstrate a strong college preparatory foundation that encompasses knowledge, understanding, competence and/or proficiency across the curriculum in the following subject areas: English, mathematics, science, social studies (including America’s cultural heritage), a world language, visual and performing arts, physical education and technology

Leadership

A Carlisle graduate should be:

• Innovative
• Organized
• Collaborative
• Self-motivated, self-directed and self-confident
• Effective with oral and written communication
• Able to lead by example through responsible actions
• Globally-minded and accepting of diversity

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