As a school serving students from preschool through grade 8, Clairbourn values the many voices, experiences, backgrounds, strengths, and perspectives that make up our community. This diversity enriches every aspect of school life, from classroom discussions and collaborative projects to school-wide activities and traditions. We endeavor to provide a safe and supportive environment where every member of our school feels valued, respected, and included. We strive to ensure that every Clairbourn student and family, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, religion, family structure, socioeconomic background, or life experience, feels a true sense of belonging.

Our school’s mission is “Creating Scholars and Leaders with Heart,” and part of that heart is Clairbourn’s commitment to embracing students from all backgrounds, experiences, and ways of thinking. We believe that learning alongside people with different perspectives helps students develop empathy, understanding, and respect for others.

A Clairbourn education encourages students to take personal responsibility for their actions and to understand how those actions affect others. As we prepare the leaders who will help shape the future, we challenge our students to make meaningful, positive contributions to their communities and the wider world. 

These values are reinforced through our character education program, including our daily Morning Assembly and the Clairbourn Code of Ethics: honesty, respect, responsibility, spirituality, and citizenship. Through these shared principles and daily interactions with our faculty and staff, students learn the importance of integrity, compassion, and belonging.