About Our School

Mission

Our mission is to provide an exemplary education that develops and empowers all students to become productive citizens in a global society.

Core Values

Learning:

I foster a lifelong love of learning by empowering myself, embracing a growth mindset, taking responsibility for my learning, and never giving up.

Respect:

I honor myself and others by being open-minded and accountable to the value and diversity inherent in each individual.

Community:

I foster partnerships by combining strengths, establishing support systems, and acknowledging and restoring hurts with a shared vision.

Responsibility:

I take ownership of my actions and consequences, manage my time effectively, and take care of self and others with integrity and pride.

Peace:

I contribute to peace by actively listening to others, openly communicating and collaborating, practicing grace and courtesy, and embracing inner calmness.

Excellence:

I achieve the best version of myself through discovery, commitment, diligence, and a growth mindset.

Equity & Inclusion

Our school strives to create a space the emulates equity and inclusivity to all of our staff and students. We hope to both foster and nurture our sense of responsibility and awareness on a global perspective--this begins in the classroom. Our goal is to promote students with empathy and empower them to learn and help grow communities that extend beyond our doors. We are actively working towards raising students who can confidently step into the global arena with respect for all issues of all people and provide solutions formed from knowledge and kindness.

History

George Bannerman Dealey (September 18, 1859 – February 26, 1946) was a Dallas, Texas, businessman. Dealey was the long-time publisher of The Dallas Morning News and owner of the A. H. Belo Corporation. He helped establish Southern Methodist University and was instrumental in bringing a Federal Reserve branch to Dallas. Dealey Plaza in Dallas was named in his honor in 1934, and became instantly world-famous on Friday, November 22, 1963, when it became the site of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

George Bannerman Dealey Montessori and International Academy, located in the Preston Royal area of north Dallas, is named for him.