“Our renewed Mission, Vision, and Values honor our history of lifelong learning, connection, and leadership, while lighting the way to our bold future in a dynamic world.”
— Vanessa Walker-Oakes, Head of School
Our Mission
Learning with purpose in a diverse and nurturing community, Flintridge Prep students thrive in adolescence and grow as curious scholars, creative thinkers, empathetic leaders, and global citizens.
Flintridge Prep nurtures a community that cultivates a sense of belonging through shared experiences, mutual support, inclusivity, and a welcoming environment that values diversity and encourages engagement.
— Rob Tolleson, Chair, Board of Trustees
Our Vision
Lead with curiosity, compassion, and courage to transform our world.
There is no border, no wall between the middle school, the high school, the grades; everyone is genuinely welcoming.
— Carl Li ‘25
Honor Code
My responsibility as a member of the Flintridge Prep community is to be honest, kind, generous, and respectful.
Honesty with Kindness
We act with integrity and compassion, caring for ourselves while we care for others.
Respect with Generosity
We honor diverse perspectives, connecting with each other and our world with open minds and generosity of spirit, creating a sense of belonging for all.
Scholarship with Purpose
We learn in order to grow in wisdom and contribute creatively to the world around us.
Leadership with Responsibility
We engage courageously as individuals, with one another and with our communities, as we learn from challenges and build resilience.
In all my classes, especially when I try to make a connection between the past and the present, I always connect what we’re learning to Prep’s core values. And I try to live those values as much as possible.
— Abel Fuentes, 9th grade dean and history teacher
Our Values
Our Values are the essence of our community—the principles upon which we make our daily decisions. Along with our Honor Code (Kind, Honest, Generous, and Respectful), they are the heart and soul of Flintridge Prep.
Leave No Question Unasked
Socrates asked question after question until his students came to their own understanding. We thrive on asking, exploring, and contemplating ambiguity as we find new ways to stretch and grow intellectually, artistically, physically, and emotionally.
Seek New Perspectives
We invite a variety of experiences and ideas into our community, as we know this makes us better thinkers and better humans. To that end, every day we nurture a sense of belonging so that we all can expand our own learning lens and our sense of interconnectedness.
Embrace The Personal Journey
These are some of the greatest years of growth, and each of us experiences that growth differently. Supported by our honor code of kindness, honesty, generosity, and respect, we encourage each member of our community to develop in a way that is authentic to them, striving to affirm and value each person so that everyone can thrive.
Lead with Integrity
While there are many ways to be leaderful, we commit to ensuring our actions reflect the values and honor code on which Flintridge Prep stands. Both as students and as educators, we see ourselves in service to our broader community, especially when leadership requires bravery, and use our talents for good.
Portrait of a Wolf
The Portrait of a Wolf outlines who we strive to be at Flintridge Prep. Created collaboratively with students and faculty, it sets the goal and outcomes for all that we do every day.
