Family
A cornerstone of Hyde’s educational philosophy is the belief that family plays a critical role in character development. Hyde’s founder, Joseph Gauld, emphasized that parents are the primary teachers of character and the home is the primary classroom. This philosophy is woven into the Hyde experience through programs and activities designed to strengthen family dynamics and engagement.
Students are encouraged to examine their family’s strengths and challenges with curiosity and openness, fostering a deeper understanding of their role within the family unit. This exploration is supported through Family Learning Conferences (FLC), where students and parents come together to gain insight, address past and present concerns, and learn effective strategies for communication and problem-solving.
In addition, Family Weekends held each fall and spring offer families an opportunity to connect and grow in a supportive and educational setting. These weekends are distinct from FLC events and are multi-faceted, emphasizing the progress and learning that occur within Discovery Groups. Both programs reinforce Hyde’s commitment to family excellence, creating meaningful opportunities for shared growth and understanding.
Together, the residential life and family learning programs at Hyde extend the principles of its educational philosophy beyond the classroom, cultivating a community that values character, connection, and lifelong learning.
Self-Discovery
Focus on personal growth and character development to be our best self
things i learned in the family education department at Hyde:
I learned to Focus on myself rather than focusing on everyone around me. In so doing, I re-discovered who I was before I became a mother and stepped back from micro-managing my kids’ lives. This process of self-discovery helped me understand what was behind my unproductive behaviors. Letting go of these behaviors and taking hold of more productive behaviors improved my relationship with myself and my family members.
Parenting
Gain resources and tools to help us be the best parents we can be
Three important things Hyde taught me about parenting:
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It’s not my job to make my children happy; it’s my job to inspire them with the way I live my life.
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I cannot parent from fear, anger, control or guilt; I must parent from my principles.
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A sense of humor is important; I need to have the humility to laugh at myself.
Family Excellence
Understand our strengths and challenges in order to reach our best as a family
Our Hyde School experience gave us the tools we needed to grow as individuals to be be our best selves. This created a family relationship where we are all continue to challenge and support one another.
