Our Values
At Good Shepherd Episcopal School, our six core values serve as the foundation of our Episcopal Identity, guiding every aspect of our community and mission.
These values demonstrate our commitment to nurturing both hearts and minds while fostering a spirit of innovation. Rooted in faith and enriched by tradition, they inspire our students to explore, grow, and lead with purpose—honoring the past while embracing the future with curiosity, creativity, and vision.
Six Values
Intellectual Curiosity
Intellectual discipline is the creation of authentic beliefs, values, and ideas based on a deep understanding of knowledge and thinking of oneself. Good Shepherd values intellectual discipline, understanding that growth comes from choices that lead us from dependence to independence, to autonomy, to interconnectedness and creativity.
Compassionate Service
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Compassionate service supports and nurtures the physical, mental, and emotional health of all. Good Shepherd values lifting up others through empathy and action, understanding we are God’s hands, feet, and heart for the world.
Common Prayer
Common prayer reveals God’s grace in the world and in ourselves. Good Shepherd values regular common prayer, understanding together, we can give our worries to God, and God’s grace is enough.
Stewardship of Resources
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Stewardship calls us to care for the world with intention and respect. At Good Shepherd, we emphasize sustainability, thoughtful use of resources, and a commitment to leaving a positive impact on our environment and communities. We believe in fostering gratitude and responsibility to ensure a better future for all.
Welcoming Community
Welcoming communities support their members by coming together to connect and engage around shared goals. Good Shepherd values strong and inclusive communities, honoring voices and perspectives, and creating a sense of belonging. Understanding, learning, and growth happen best in community with others.
Respect for the Dignity of Others
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Respect is seeking to understand, protecting the reputation of others, assuming positive intentions, and showing dignity through our words and actions toward self and others. Good Shepherd values people, understanding that dignity is God-given, and all are worthy.
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