The Radford Mission

The cardinal objective of Radford School is to stimulate, at the highest level, the search for knowledge, skill, and understanding. The following objectives support the mission statement.

• To instill in each student a sense of duty, honor, integrity and good manners, as well as respect for oneself and others.

• To develop students who can think clearly, objectively, creatively, and independently and who can read critically and write intelligently.

• To develop student communication skills in writing and speaking.

• To develop student insight into the institutions and values with which society is concerned.

• To develop an appreciation for cultural diversity and cross cultural understanding.

• To prepare, stimulate, and encourage each student to pursue a post-secondary education after graduation.

All this is possible with small classes and an enthusiastic and experienced faculty—all with degrees in their fields, and many with advanced degrees—which goes far beyond teaching only academics by modeling and teaching character, leadership, self-discipline and values.

Additionally, a variety of exploratory activities enable students to identify their individual abilities in social areas, and to explore their talents in creative and performing arts and athletics.