Welcome to Head-Royce School
Founded in 1887, Head-Royce is a nationally recognized K-12 independent school which offers a challenging program focused on educating the whole child. Our world-class faculty bring unique perspectives from a wide range of experiences, and share a deep commitment to inspiring our students to become lifelong learners.
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Living Our Values
Living Our Values
The mission of the Head-Royce School is to inspire in our students a lifelong love of learning and pursuit of academic excellence, to promote understanding of and respect for the diversity that makes our society strong and to encourage constructive and responsible global citizenship.
We accomplish this through our exceptional academic program that seeks to:
- develop critical thinking, collaboration and communication skills
- foster integrity, ethical behavior, compassion and a sense of humor
- promote responsibility and leadership
- respect individual and cultural differences, and diversity of thought
- nurture creativity, curiosity and imagination
- encourage joyful, healthy living, a love of nature and physical fitness
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Our Head of School
Our Head of School
Appointed in 2022, Rachel E. Skiffer is the 12th Head of School in our 135-year history. A dynamic and visionary leader, Rachel has a deep background both in large traditional independent schools as well as small, innovative organizations. As an executive administrator, Rachel brings direct experience in admissions, belonging and DEI work, curricular development, competency-based assessment, financial stewardship, community building and strategic planning. Rachel served as the Head of School at Khan Lab School in Palo Alto, Dean of Policy and Strategic Planning at Phillips Academy in Andover, MA, and held administrative roles at San Francisco University High School and The Latin School of Chicago.
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Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan
A committee comprised of board members, school professional community members, parents/guardians, and alumni gathered input from the Head-Royce community and the larger educational world to frame major goals and strategies to move the School forward as a leader in 21st Century education. This process was intentionally inclusive, open, and grounded in the belief that the best strategic thinking comes from a genuine curiosity and an inquisitive mindset.
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Diversity, Equity, + Inclusion
Diversity, Equity, + Inclusion
We commit to fostering global perspectives, resolving conflicts, repairing harm, promoting inclusion, respecting differences, and prioritizing BIPOC leadership. We welcome discomfort, learn from mistakes, and invest in training and curriculum revision for an anti-racist approach.
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History of the School
History of the School
The spirit of inquiry and innovation brought by our founder, Anna Head, over 135 years ago remains infused in our culture today. From innovation centers, internships, and integrated technology, to life skills classes, service learning, cross-divisional buddies, and small advising groups, we are equally dedicated to educational excellence and social-emotional learning.