|  | Believing that character is essential to leading a rich, purposeful
life, Hutchison actively guides girls to live compassionate lives
formed by standards that instill a strong sense of maturity, ethics,
and social responsibility. Hutchison’s high ethical standards are
established early and fostered throughout a student’s educational
journey, supported by a school-wide character education program based
on the characteristics of the Ideal Hutchison Girl. Beginning in
pre-kindergarten, these standards are incorporated through our
curriculum, our chapel programs, and our expectations of day-to-day
community living. These standards develop accountability and create an
open atmosphere grounded in security that is so often lacking in
today’s world.
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Our honor code guides daily life and instills a spirit of integrity and
responsible citizenship among the entire Hutchison community. Each
student’s commitment to the honor code becomes internalized as she
recognizes the significance of other students’ reliance upon her to
meet the community’s expectations. In an atmosphere of trust, girls are
better able to focus on their studies and individual areas of interest.
In the Upper School, the Honor Council is an elected group of students
who teach the fundamentals of the self-governing process and enforce
the school’s honor code.
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The Ideal Hutchison Girl is a concept deeply rooted in strength of
character and generosity of spirit. She is someone who not only
exhibits but embodies the qualities found in Proverbs 31: Honesty,
Understanding, Trustworthiness, Courtesy, Humility, Industry,
Sincerity, Obedience, and Nobility. Every year, the upper school
student body selects one girl from the senior class who they feel best
exemplifies these characteristics, and she is recognized as the Ideal
Hutchison Girl.
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Girls in all grades participate in weekly chapel services through a
non-sectarian approach that allows Hutchison to be a proponent of
education over indoctrination and ensures that no student is stifled in
her beliefs. Middle and Upper School students assume leadership roles
in planning and organizing division level chapel programs. All faiths
may be explored with open minds and open hearts. Christian principles
teach the value of every individual—regardless of background or
religious preference.
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