Countryside School, Newton's largest elementary school, is home to a diverse cultural community of teachers, students, and families who work together in the spirit of our core values. These core values, respect, responsibility, cooperation and learning, are the cornerstones of our school and what makes it such a special place to learn, grow and work.

With 480 students and a faculty and staff of more than 75, our school is unique in its warmth and nurturing environment. It is a place where we learn from each other and delight in knowing that we are part of a community that values children and their education. We all have something to teach and lots to learn!

OUR CORE VALUES

Respect: Respecting each other is essential to being a member of a diverse community of learners. An appreciation for each person’s uniqueness, an acceptance of a wide range of learning styles, and a celebration of our human differences and similarities make Countryside a wonderful place to learn and grow.

Cooperation: The spirit of cooperation is essential for meaningful learning to take place. At Countryside, we know that in order to be a community of learners, we need to do all we can to help and support each other.

Responsibility: Our sense of responsibility for each other and to the success of our educational mission keeps us in a caring and supportive community. We are strong in our commitment to provide a learning environment that enables each child to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Learning: Learning is a process of discovery rooted in a curiosity about the world and nurtured in an environment that celebrates and honors each child’s individual achievements, large and small.

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