The mission of The Cushman School is to develop students as responsible citizens and effective future leaders who maintain a positive approach to life.

The educational environment at our school fosters in all students the qualities of virtue, responsibility, respect for self and others, and nurtures the student in intellectual, physical and spiritual growth.
The Philosophy of The Cushman School, established in 1924 by Dr. Laura Cushman. “Our first aim is that all teachers and pupils in our school should preserve a happy attitude. We believe that a child whose environment is conducive to character development and intellectual growth is a happy child. If a child is not happy, we will seek the underlying causes without ceasing until he or she is adjusted satisfactorily.”
“A school seeks to develop the child mentally, physically, and in character growth. To do this, the child must be placed in happy surroundings, be properly adjusted to his work, and have wholesome participation in living experiences. The creation of such a school life is our aim.”
The following Aims were set up as standards
A happy attitude
Acceptance of the tasks of growing and learning as a personal responsibility
Industry and perseverance in accomplishing these accepted tasks.
Honesty with self and others in every phase of living.
Self-control and poise.
Wholesome personal habits.
An attitude that seeks to understand others’ points of view and is ever tolerant and kind.
Gracious, unfailing courtesy.
Appreciations that enrich life.

A child who reaches a high level of achievement according to above standards will, of necessity, be doing the best academic work of which he or she is capable.
The Cushman Philosophy
Adopted Feb 26, 1996  
 
The Cushman School 592 Northeast 60th Street Miami, Florida 33137    Phone 305.757.1966    Fax 305.757.1632