Douglas Davidson

The Peddie School

Founded in 1864, The Peddie School is a private, independent, coeducational boarding and day school for grades 9-12 and postgraduate located in Hightstown, NJ. The Peddie community recognizes that the path toward a fulfilling and happy life requires the steady practice of enduring values: Respect — Appreciation of and esteem for oneself, for others, and for the diversity of opinions and backgrounds at Peddie and in the larger community. Honesty — A high regard for truth, sincerity in action, and genuine concern for honor and integrity. Scholarship — Intellectual curiosity, active engagement in learning, and a foundation in the academic disciplines. Balance — Time for work and play, a mix of mastery and experiment, and attention to mind, body, and spirit. Courage — The quality that enables students to explore new ideas, to create imaginative solutions, to give and accept help, to make difficult decisions, and to grow into confident, compassionate adults.