Oliverian School's Mission Statement

Philosophy and Approach

We are committed to the following goals:

• To provide an engaging and challenging academic curriculum that prepares students for college while remaining responsive to the strengths, special needs and diverse learning styles of our student body.
• To provide a wide range of learning opportunities that involves students in the operation and management of our working farm, our maple sugaring business and our award-winning wildlife preserve.
• To provide innovative and exceptional instruction by attracting knowledgeable and dynamic faculty who are committed to our community as teachers and role models.
• To use an adventure-based approach to teaching by engaging students in vigorous and rewarding learning experiences. Students will meet academic objectives while enhancing physical wellness and self-confidence, practicing leadership and building interpersonal relationships.
• To encourage a family commitment to the "life of the school" through a program that is designed to establish more meaningful and supportive connections for our students.
• To maintain a family-style living environment within a 1,800 acre campus where students will live in faculty-run homes that are grade and gender specific.
• To help students acknowledge and resolve difficulties through an active and ongoing individual and group counseling program under the supervision of licensed clinical faculty.
• To instruct students in a variety of competitive intramural and noncompetitive individual athletic endeavors that promotes a lifelong commitment to fitness and a responsible use of leisure time.