Mission
School Seal
The school seal melds elements from The Choate School seal (1896–1981) and the Rosemary Hall seal (1890 to 1981). The broken sword means “tested in battle.” The three unbroken swords represent service to the king, for which an early Choate ancestor was awarded a knighthood by King Henry III. The wild boar was in effect the Rosemary seal. The motto, Fidelitas et Integritas, (fidelity and integrity) was the first motto of The Choate School. The colors of the seal are Rosemary blue and Choate blue and gold.
Two interwoven priorities define the Choate experience: a rigorous academic curriculum and an emphasis on the formation of character in a setting that allows teachers and students to live with, and learn from, each other in ways that are truly unique.
The curriculum aspires to :
- think critically and to communicate clearly;
- understand various methods of intellectual inquiry and their connections to each other;
- recognize the interconnections of learning;
- work independently and in partnership with others;
- develop a global perspective on cultural, social, political, and environmental issues;
- appreciate the importance of beauty and grace in their lives; and
- achieve distinction in accordance with their individual interests and talents.
In these ways, students are prepared to seek knowledge for its own sake and to pursue further study at the finest colleges and universities.
The development of character is a responsibility that rests with every member of the community. In classrooms, on playing fields, in residential houses, students are instilled with such fundamental values as honesty, integrity, team work, generosity, and compassion toward others. Choate also fosters community involvement and service as it prepares students to assume leadership roles in an ever-changing world. As part of its commitment to character formation, the school offers regular community-wide reflections on moral and spiritual issues, as well as exposure to various religious traditions.
Choate Rosemary Hall attracts intellectually motivated students from diverse backgrounds whose commitment to serious study is enhanced in this personally supportive and academically challenging setting. On a campus that inspires a particular sensitivity to beauty, teachers—who share genuine respect and affection for young people—impart an enthusiasm for life and for learning.
Choate Rosemary Hall is confident that its graduates will go forth from a school that values each of them for their particular talents and enthusiasm; that affirms the importance of personal integrity and a sense of self-worth; that inspires and nourishes joy in learning and love of truth; and that provides the intellectual stimulation to generate independent thought, confident expression, and a commitment to improve the welfare of others.