Mission Statement

To prepare each student for a college whose culture is compatible with the individual's needs, interests and abilities. Help develop each student's unique talents and potential to excel by nurturing independence and self-worth. Instill in each student a deep sense of social responsibility.

Values

Breck believes in a strong system of values under which the school operates:
That each student is unique and has special talents and capabilities.
That each student's potential is best realized by a challenging academic program and appropriate support.
That each student's intellectual growth is enhanced by the acquisition of knowledge, analytical and language skills, the development of creative and critical thinking, and the cultivation of artistic appreciation and expression.
That the student's physical and emotional growth are important in the development and pursuit of potential.
That each student's life is enriched in a diverse community where differences among people are recognized and appreciated.
That each student should develop spiritual and ethical values and his or her relationship with God.
That each student should accept responsibility for the common good and develop a desire to contribute to those in need.

Points of Distinction

Breck is a school that offers a rigorous liberal arts education enriched by purposeful attention to the development of spiritual and moral values. Academic points of distinction include Minnesota's first P-12 Mandarin Chinese program, Advanced Research opportunities in science, history and mathematics, and a multicultural curriculum initiative that teaches students critical thinking skills through the consideration of multiple points of view. Breck expects our students to be more than just leaders in the classroom. We expect them to be leaders in the broader community as well, which is why a Breck education includes a P-12 service curriculum.

Campus Life

Our single campus provides age-appropriate facilities for all three divisions as well as numerous opportunities for students of different ages to work together. For example, seniors and first graders are paired as buddies for monthly activities, third and fourth graders help serve lunch to preschool and kindergarten students, and seventh grade biology students work with kindergartners studying the human body. A wide variety of arts, athletics and extracurricular activities are available.