Porter-Gaud School, Episcopal preparatory school in Charleston, United States.
Porter-Gaud School is an Episcopal preparatory school in Charleston that educates students from lower through high school levels. The campus sits along the Ashley River with facilities supporting academic programs and numerous sports teams.
The school was founded in 1867 by Reverend Anthony Toomer Porter, originally to educate boys who became orphans during the Civil War. This founding mission of care and support continues to shape the institution today.
The school carries the motto Fides, Honor, Scientia, blending Episcopal values with an open approach to students from different religious and cultural backgrounds. This philosophy shapes how the community comes together across the campus.
The campus features many facilities for academic and sports activities spread across its grounds. Visitors should know the site is extensive and best explored on foot or with guidance from staff.
The school uses the WATCH principle, encouraging students to mindfully guide their Words, Actions, Thoughts, Character, and Habits. This daily reflection system is distinctive to how the community develops character.
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