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e believe that all children are created in the image of God; therefore we are committed to an environment in which each child's unique gifts and abilities can be identified and encouraged. We seek to nurture their gifts, along with virtue and truth, in order to develop the capacity and character required to live out God-given destinies as students proceed to high school and beyond.
This 'outward' looking perspective is a fundamental philosophy of our school. Students graduate after grade 8 in order to begin the transition into larger communities where they can further integrate the foundations laid during their K - 8 years, while still under the guidance and support of their parents. During grades K - 8, we also look outward through organized service-oriented field trips and periodic interaction with other schools throughout the Baltimore area.
These principles can apply in different ways to the after-school discussion. On the one hand, our original purpose and the mission and vision of our school are not consistent with activities and programs that isolate us from our communities or reduce the opportunities for parents, teachers, and students to share God, their gifts, and their talents with others. On the other hand, we recognize that particular seasons may arise in the life of the school in which after-school activities may strengthen and unify our community, further develop and nurture students' character and unique abilities, foster a love of learning, and provide larger community interactions.
After-school activities should reflect the mission, vision, and core values of Cambridge School. Specifically, any activity offered ought not to be burdensome on the community or detract from classroom efforts and participation; rather strengthen community bonds, build character, and develop and celebrate various God-given abilities and talents.
The Cambridge athletic teams have been led by parent volunteers for students who wish to participate in after-school athletics. The sports teams allow students to learn to be competitive in ways that honor God: to work as a team; to strive for team goals; to use the physical gifts and talents given to them; to build character and encourage one another; and to honor our opponents.
Examples of teams that have been formed in previous seasons are girls' soccer, boys' flag football and cross country in the fall, and girls' and boys' basketball in the winter.
Any parents interested in volunteer coaching an athletic team or leading any other after-school activity may contact our Head of School.