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our mission

Through the joys of learning, we inspire young people to be engaged and curious stewards of the world around them.

 
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our vision

To empower a generation of young people to do better.

What is doing better? 

Maya Angelou is famously quoted for saying “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” This sentiment rings true for us in all we do here at GUS, as we strive as a school and as individuals to always be our best selves. As a result, the learning never stops - for students and for faculty. A progressive education truly centered on young people necessitates a constant need for evolution. As young people and our world change, so does GUS. Together, we are continually learning and growing, creating hope that the next generation will truly do better.

 
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our values

  • Curiosity motivates people to seek understanding, and to question what is expected, what is ordinary, and what is comfortable. At GUS, we work to feed and sustain the natural sense of joy and curiosity all children are born with as they work to understand themselves as learners, individuals, and as stewards of the world around them.

  • At GUS, we celebrate the individuals who make up our community, and recognize that each of those unique, individual threads, when woven together just like our Tartan, make us stronger as a whole. From the classroom to the playground, and from the athletic fields to the stage, students, faculty, family, friends and neighbors alike experience the power of coming together.

  • All people thrive in a nurturing environment where their ideas, feelings, and thoughts are valued. At GUS, we work to sustain a school community where people can share their whole self and feel safe, known, and included. In doing so, we strive to protect the dignity and worth of every member of our community.

  • At GUS, we encourage critical thinking, advocacy for self and for others, and an appreciation of life beyond the boundaries of our campus. Whether at GUS, in the greater North Shore community, or out in the world, we value a collective commitment to serving the greater good.

  • We believe that an appreciation of nature and understanding of delicate ecosystems are essential to understanding the impact of our individual and collective actions on the world. At GUS, we are committed to taking action to ensure a healthy planet for future generations.

 
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Our Approach

The cornerstone of a GUS education is grounded in strong academics. But it’s also so much more.

Our CAMPUS

What you might notice first about GUS is our open campus, with nature trails winding through our 23 acres, or our expansive windows that keep every classroom connected to the outside world.

GUS Graduates

As proud as we are of what our students accomplish at our school, we are just as proud of who they are and what they do after they graduate.

 

Testimonials

“My child is known, accepted, understood, guided, and nurtured each day. I am continuously impressed by the richness of the curriculum and the depth of meaning embedded in each lesson. My child is being challenged and supported. He is learning and having so much fun each day. We couldn’t hope for more.”

— GUS Parent

“As they look back on their elementary, secondary, and college years, my three children value above all the time at Glen Urquhart when they were encouraged to discover their individual voices, explore the world around them, and apply themselves with diligence.”

— PARENT TO THREE GUS ALUMNI

“They all get the skills, they get the rigor that we expect of them, but the way that they go at it is different. There’s a lot of freedom here to get students moving in the right direction but taking different paths.’’

–GUS Upper School Educator

"It's rare to find a school like GUS that takes such full advantage of the natural and cultural resources in Beverly, Cape Ann, and the wider world of New England. This conscious attention to connecting students with their places helps them become active citizens and preservers of their natural and cultural heritage."

– DAVID SOBEL, place-based education expert

"From the day that I stepped into GUS, I knew that this school was one-of-a-kind. I knew that this was going to be different. I have never known better friends in one place.”

— GUS student

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