"Although Hyde has always offered an effective college preparatory program, our overriding purpose has always been to prepare students for life.  Too many schools fall into the trap of teaching kids to be good at school.  School is not an end in itself.  Hyde has shown that school can be a place where kids develop character and begin to connect with a fulfilling personal destiny."
            Malcolm Gauld, president of Hyde Schools

Character Development is the primary objective in a Hyde education.  Character is not an "add-on" at Hyde.  It is the foundation from which academic and non-academic curriculum is developed. 

While other schools may tout character, the primary factor that distinguishes Hyde from all other schools is our holistic approach to character development.  We focus on preparing students both academically and for the challenges they will face throughout their lives. 

Our primary goal is the personal growth of Hyde's students, but our experience has taught us that all constituents -- students, teachers, and parents -- must strive for personal growth in order for Hyde's students to achieve it.  Our character building program has unique elements that help us to accomplish this goal.