Force of Nurture
Pillar 2

Nurturing Our Community

About this Pillar

Together, we will prioritize the overall wellness of our students, faculty, and staff to nurture a positive, supportive environment for our community.

The Aspiration

We will establish Govs as a leader in promoting wellness as a foundation for a strong community.

The better we feel, the better we can show up as friends, teammates, and leaders in the classroom, field, studio, and community.

Action 1

Create a personalized wellness program.

Students will work with advisors to develop a personal wellness plan covering topics that connect to all facets of students’ lives at Govs.

Action 2

Craft a signature social-emotional curriculum.

Students will participate in a signature four-year social-emotional learning curriculum with modules tailored to their unique needs.

Action 3

Designate a new Director of Wellness position.

We will establish a Director of Wellness position to oversee our comprehensive wellness program.

Action 4

Refine the pace of our day for our community.

We will work with faculty to create a schedule that affords students time to excel in and outside the classroom.

Action 5

Build and renovate new wellness spaces.

We will build or significantly renovate our physical spaces for athletics, fitness, and physical and mental health care.

– Erin Davey | Dean of Students | Varsity Softball Coach

In a world that’s asking our students to be perfect, at Govs we are asking our students to just be grateful, to be helpful, and to be kind.

The Aspiration

We will become powerful stewards of our environment.

Caring for our community extends to our natural environment on the banks of the Parker River, the Great Marsh, and beyond.

Action 1

Weave sustainability into the Govs curriculum.

We will require all students to take at least two courses on sustainability and environmental stewardship before graduation.

Action 2

Create and maintain sustainable partnerships.

We will intentionally create partnerships with suppliers who share our commitment to being stewards of our environment.

Action 3

Reduce our school’s carbon footprint and impact.

We will increase participation in clean and renewable energy programs, recycling, and other sustainable practices.

Learn More

Keep looking forward.

Read on to find out more about our aspirations and the actions we will take to make them a reality.