The Athenian School

The Athenian School is a Bay Area college preparatory private school for grades 6-12 with boarding available for grades 9-12, located at the base of Mt. Diablo, CA. Athenian specializes in interdisciplinary, experiential education that opens a student's world. Mission Statement: The Athenian School prepares students for the rigorous expectations of college & for a life of purpose & personal fulfillment. We offer a challenging academic program with a difference: intellectual inquiry is active, learning is interactive, the disciplines are interrelated, & analysis & creativity thrive simultaneously. We cultivate the personal qualities of each student to become an integrated human being with integrity, strong moral character, aesthetic sensitivity, & physical well being. The Athenian community requires students to face life directly through open communication, while developing their inner strength to exceed their perceived potential & emerge compassionate, responsible adults. We instill an appreciation of the relationship between individual & cultures, society & the natural world. We value the power & beauty of multiculturalism within our diverse community. We embrace the principles of democratic governance, stewardship of the environment, respect for human dignity, & service as a way of life.