Our Approach

There’s M.E.R.I.T. to the way we prepare our students to be global leaders. Because our rapidly changing world demands it—and because we know every student who walks the halls of Paul is capable of it—we teach each of them how to be Motivated, Educated, Responsible and Independent Thinkers.

We’re a college preparatory school. But we know that excellence isn’t contained by a classroom. 

Excellence is measured by character and reflected in community. It’s defined by preparation and persistence. And it reveals itself most clearly when our students find the courage to imagine the world beyond any perceived limitations. 

So, our concept of a “campus” is expansive. It extends to support students and families in their homes. It equips them to be focused and effective in a hybrid world. It instills a tireless commitment to restorative justice. It unleashes passion for the arts, fuels the competitive drive of athletes, and nurtures sensitivity to the nuances of culture.  

Yes, at Paul, becoming college ready is a non-negotiable. It’s also the baseline of what our students can expect from themselves—because we know that extraordinary futures are as diverse as those who pursue them.