Kent School
Community & Belonging
Community & Belonging
Academic growth and personal development are purposefully intertwined at Kent. We believe the best and deepest learning occurs within the context of a community in which we give and we receive in equal measure.
Community Life is the most visible illustration of the Kent Competencies—Active Empathy, Engaged Citizenship, Effective Communication, Critical and Creative Thinking, and Servant Leadership—and the most powerful expression of how we prepare students to not just succeed, but to thrive.
Discussion-Based
Activities and discussions are designed to encourage students to share with, learn from, and depend upon one another.
Student-Centered
Students help to plan CommLife sessions, and our veteran students lead weekly sessions for students in the third and fourth form.
Process-Oriented
The curriculum is designed to help students recognize growth as the result of a consistent, reflective, and energetic approach to life.
Equity and Inclusion
Kent School fosters a community grounded in equity and inclusion. Students grow through shared experiences, learning to honor differences and contribute to a culture where everyone feels valued and respected.
Wellness
Kent prioritizes student well-being. Through daily life, students develop habits that support mental, emotional, and physical health—learning to build respectful relationships and make intentional choices that encourage lasting growth.
Leadership
Kent School actively develops student leadership, grounded in the belief that every individual has potential. Leadership takes many forms, and all students are encouraged to lead authentically within the community.
Service
Kent students learn that giving enriches both giver and receiver. Community Life values bold initiatives and small, daily acts of kindness—both essential to building a meaningful, compassionate life.