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The Lawrenceville School Mission Statement

The mission of the Lawrenceville School is to inspire and educate promising young people from diverse backgrounds for responsible leadership, personal fulfillment and enthusiastic participation in the world. Through our

• unique House system,
• collaborative Harkness approach to teaching and learning,
• close mentoring relationships, and
• extensive co-curricular opportunities

we help students to develop high standards of character and scholarship, a passion for learning, an appreciation for diversity, a global perspective, and strong commitments to personal, community, and environmental responsibility.