Our Mission and Vision

Derby Academy will prepare Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 students to be knowledgeable, compassionate, and effective leaders in a world that is changing rapidly. This will be accomplished by offering exemplary programs that set high expectations in an atmosphere which nurtures, supports, and encourages all students to reach their potential. We will offer a curriculum distinguished by its breadth of focus together with its ability to teach the new core competencies students need to be productive citizens in a more interconnected world. The faculty will help students master the skills and concepts that provide the foundation for future learning through a rich variety of experiences that ignite a passion for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship.

Derby Academy recognizes that in order to remain a school of excellence, we must continue to attract and retain talented faculty who are dedicated to inspiring students to learn and who are diligent in the implementation of the School’s mission. We must also strive to identify a broader and more diverse group of families who are committed to the mission of the School, and who will make positive contributions to the school community. Preservation of the quality of teaching and learning will require sufficient funding for competitive salaries, innovative programs, and generous financial aid. Advancement efforts will focus on refining and expanding fundraising efforts and will strive to increase the School’s endowment in order to keep tuition affordable. 

The faculty and administration will work to create and sustain effective partnerships with all families by encouraging open lines of communication, cultivating a common vision, and ensuring that interactions are mutually respectful. In so doing, we seek to be an attractive option for a diverse group of students, families, and teachers. Together we will create and sustain an inclusive, equitable community which values diversity and multiculturalism, and provides maximum opportunities for learning.
 

At Derby Academy, we recognize and value the characteristics that contribute to each individual’s full identity, to include race, gender, age, ethnicity, religion, culture, nationality, family structure, language, sexual identity, socioeconomic background, physical differences and learning styles. 

Our mission is to cultivate a school community infused with a multiplicity of voices and perspectives. By moving beyond individual experiences, we learn to think critically, adapt, communicate, collaborate, imagine, understand, and grow. 

Our goal is to create a safe and welcoming environment where each person freely brings their whole selves to school each day, confident that every individual will be respected. We believe that being a truly inclusive community requires constant attention, at times involving moments of uncertainty and misunderstanding. We dedicate ourselves to use conversation as a catalyst for the growth and change we seek.