Mission & Philosophy

This is the mission of St. Johnsbury Academy, a diverse, comprehensive, and independent educational community grounded by our traditions, our deep optimism regarding young people, and our commitment to academic excellence:

Character:

To teach good character by modeling and fostering compassion, respect, responsibility, and integrity.

Inquiry:

To foster a love for learning by challenging individuals to pursue knowledge, creativity, and intellectual self-reliance.

 Community:

To encourage each individual to understand his or her relationships, rights, and responsibilities within a community that is itself part of the larger world.