Our Values

"The values  of McGillis inspire and guide my work by reminding me that our jobs, as teachers, are not to solely teach our students  core content. A large part of our job is to teach our students how to be successful, beneficial, and caring members of the world."

“Our values guide us in everyday interactions with students.They provide a common vocabulary for discussing issues like kindness, community, and care for self and others."

“As a faculty and staff, we are committed to bettering ourselves and deepening our understanding of the ways institutions and individuals can promote inclusivity. We acknowledge there is work to be done in "repairing the world" and set forth to align our instructional practices and school structures to align with our core values. ”

“These traditions center us as a community; they bring us together in mind and body and awaken our sense of humanity. After shabbat, a seder, or Tu BiShvat, we return to our homes and other communities spreading the warmth that our McGillis traditions provide. ”

“Students are well grounded from the first day at McGillis that we are a community aimed to repair the world in any way we can.  ”

“The values are lived at McGillis in both small and large ways. From informal coffee cart chats that bring our parent community together in the same space as our faculty, to the Ethics-In-Action service projects, the McGillis values are the water in which we swim. All constituents (parents, students, faculty, staff, admin) participate in good and kind deeds, steward our community, and drive the love of learning.