Mission and Philosophy
Chesterfield Day School strives to provide a personalized education of unparalleled excellence for students of diverse backgrounds.
Located in the West St. Louis County suburb of Chesterfield, MO, Chesterfield Day School has served as an alternative to public elementary school which begins as a Montessori-based preschool and transitions to traditional approaches since 1962. Chesterfield Day School students are recognized for the quality of their academic achievement and for their strength of character. These traits flourish because of a strong academic program, character education, specialist classes, after school programs, summer camps, extra curriculars, and parent involvement.
As a student-centered, parent-supported independent school that promotes joy in learning, positive character development, and service to others, we live our mission by:
CARING passionately about our students and dedicating ourselves to building a vibrant educational community where joy is inherent and where respect is shown for self, others, property, and the environment;
KNOWING our students as individuals and honoring their academic, cultural, social, ethnic, racial, and religious diversity;
BELIEVING that the Montessori approach provides the best foundation for children as they become productive citizens of the world;
INSTILLING in our students a lifelong love of learning and the confidence to tackle new challenges;
TEACHING our students to think critically and creatively, to express themselves clearly, and to have the courage to act on and defend their convictions; and
AFFIRMING that the responsibilities of education are shared by the home and the school.
