Mission
Darlington Summer Programs is the summer program of Darlington School, one of
the oldest and most respected college preparatory schools in the country. For
100 years, Darlington School, located in Rome, Georgia, has been educating young
men and women according to one simple principal:
Wisdom more than Knowledge
Service beyond Self
Honor above
Everything
Darlington Summer Programs continues this tradition as it offers unique, day and
overnight, Summer Programs for boys and girls of all ages.
Darlington School Mission
At Darlington School, we strive to enable
young people to become well educated, responsible human beings. We teach them to
think critically, communicate effectively, and develop their strengths and
talents. We expect them to discern right from wrong, act with courage and
conviction, practice ethical leadership, and exhibit honorable character
directed to the service of God and all peoples. We seek to inspire them to
perpetuate these attributes throughout their lives, both as individuals and as
members of the world community. We define our mission as follows:
Intellectual
- To stimulate a lifelong passion for learning.
- To nurture intellectual curiosity, self-expression, creativity, and
exploration.
- To teach essential skills of scholarship as a basis for future academic
pursuits.
- To advance close student-faculty relationships, as exemplified by the
teacher, Joseph James Darlington, for whom the School was named.
Spiritual
- To cultivate a nurturing community in which genuine love and understanding
permeate our relationships, where people of all faiths are welcomed and
respected.
- To foster the spiritual growth and development of all students.
- To sustain a religious life orientation based on the Christian faith, in
keeping with Darlington's heritage.
- To provide meaningful programs and opportunities to enhance the religious
understanding and spiritual journey of every student.
Moral
- To establish honor as the cornerstone of Darlington's moral structure, as
stressed by the Honor System.
- To further an appreciation of the dignity of human individuality.
- To instill a sense of responsibility for one's actions.
- To inculcate self-discipline based on hard work.
- To impart the high calling of service to others.
- To counsel our students on the absolute necessity of being ethical in all
matters.
Physical
- To motivate students to commit to a lifelong pursuit of good health through
physical activity.
- To promote the idea that physical fitness enhances mental acuity.
- To develop physical skills for lifetime activities.
- To champion a spirit of teamwork and sportsmanship.
- To encourage enjoyment in friendly competition.
Cultural
- To advocate the arts as a legitimate and robust part of life.
- To raise awareness of aesthetics, one of the distinguishing characteristics
of humankind.
- To inspire an appreciation of the world's great arts.
- To impress upon students a respect for creativity.
Social
- To embrace the concept of a world community, rooted in a respect for every
human being.
- To prepare students to work well with all people, regardless of differences.
- To nourish an appreciation of friendship and its enduring, life-enriching
value.
- To instruct students in appropriate manners, proper conduct, and social
skills.
- To model the ideals of patience, humility, good humor, understanding,
tolerance, and forgiveness in human relationships.
