Note from the Head

Welcome to Trinity Episcopal School

I remember well choosing schools for my children. A couple of questions during the admission process that helped my wife and me select schools for our children were, what do we value and how will a particular school partner with us to support those values? Unfortunately, my children were not able to attend Trinity because we did not live in Charlotte until after they had completed eighth-grade. If we had lived here, my children would have been at Trinity because the mission of the School matches what we value in an education for our children.

• Creating scholars through an educational philosophy that challenges children to take responsibility for their own learning, demanding students use higher order thinking skills and promoting curiosity about the world.

• Embracing diversity as an essential part of a child’s education by opening his/her eyes to
the broader world and helping him/her to develop cultural dexterity, the most important
21st century skill.

• Nurturing spirituality in the Episcopal school tradition by proclaiming a respectful
appreciation for all human beings as creations of a loving God.

• Establishing high expectations for responsible behavior, respect, kindness and integrity through the School’s Honor Code.

While my wife and I understood that connecting a school’s mission to our values was a critical component of selecting a school for our children, as educators, we knew that the foundation of any school is its faculty. Their expertise, passion, dedication and professionalism largely determine the quality of the school experience for the children. Successful teachers build close relationships with their students and provide engaging learning opportunities that develop children’s minds, bodies and spirits. Trinity’s exceptional faculty would have given us additional reason to choose Trinity for our children.

If you and your family value elements of our mission and expect teaching excellence, I strongly encourage you to take a closer look at this exceptional school where the education of children includes challenging outstanding students and developing spiritually guided ethical citizens.

I wish you the best of luck in your search for the best school fit for your child. If I can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact me (tfranz@tescharlotte.org ; 704. 358. 8101, x 250).

Sincerely,

Tom Franz

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