Why Belmont Day?
Confident Leaders With a Voice: At Belmont Day, leadership starts with having a voice—and knowing how to use it. From their earliest years, students regularly stand up and speak in front of others: sharing stories at Morning Meeting, presenting research to peers, and leading school-wide assemblies. Public speaking isn’t a one-time event—it’s a consistent, purposeful thread in the curriculum that builds confidence, clarity, and presence. By graduation, students are not only comfortable at the podium—they are compelling, thoughtful communicators, ready to lead and prepared not just for high school, but for life.
High Expectations, Deep Support: Academic rigor is paired with a deep commitment to knowing each child. Teachers provide both challenge and care, meeting students where they are and inspiring them to think deeply, solve creatively, and communicate with clarity. High standards are embedded across every discipline—from the Singapore Math approach that builds advanced problem-solving skills in the lower grades to long-term research projects in middle school. Student-led teacher conferences, ongoing feedback, and a strong advisory program ensure every student is equipped to meet these expectations and grow with confidence.
Learning That Comes Alive: Whether building a robot, staging a debate, planting in the garden, or exploring the woods on snowshoes, students are immersed in learning that is hands-on, interdisciplinary, and connected to the outdoors. Our beautiful campus and the adjoining 11 acres of Belmont conservation land together form a living classroom where curiosity, exploration, and discovery thrive. These meaningful experiences are brought to life by teachers who serve as curriculum designers, mentors, role models, and coaches, and who continually refine their practice through our robust professional development program.
A Culture of Belonging in a Co-Ed Community: Belmont Day is a community that sees and celebrates each student. Our intentional approach to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is woven into every grade and every classroom. As a co-educational school, Belmont Day believes that learning alongside peers of all genders is essential to developing the mutual respect, communication skills, and collaborative abilities students need to thrive in the real world. Children learn to understand themselves and others, and to lead with empathy.
Strong Values, Lifelong Impact: Grounded in our core values—honesty, caring, respect, responsibility, joy, and excellence—students become self-aware, compassionate, and prepared to thrive in high school and beyond. Our alumni often say, “I am who I am because of Belmont Day.”
