The Cotting Way

Belonging
We respect and value each member of our community and their unique gifts and challenges. We nurture friendships, lift each other up and celebrate one another’s successes.

Creative
We innovate, adapt and problem-solve every day. We plan lessons, set goals and find solutions in non­ traditional and inventive ways. We think outside the box and provide a safe space to take risks and expand possibilities.

Collaborative
We bring a knowledgeable, compassionate, committed, flexible and interdisciplinary approach to support and empower our students’ growth and development.

Student-Centered
We challenge ourselves and our students because we believe in their potential. We approach our work with integrity and open communication and are invested in helping our students reach their individual goals.

Joyful
Our passion for learning, our dedication to and connection to one another creates a boundless spirit, vitality and sense of fun that radiates from our students, team and campus.

The Cotting School community, including students, staff, parents, advisors and Trustees, reviewed the Cotting School mission and statement of work in 2024. At this time, we also endeavored to define “The Cotting Way”, which describes Cotting’s values and the way in which we go about our work. Our updated mission statement and these values reflect the contributions of our whole community.