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Wooster educates the whole person and is dedicated to instilling a set of values that are best stated in the words of the Wooster School prayer: "Make us gentle, generous, truthful, kind, and brave." Civility and respect for others are central to the school community. Daily interaction with adults builds maturity and individual presence. Wooster is a place of both physical and emotional safety for its students. Student personal responsibility and leadership are cultivated at all levels of the school. Honor Codeâ€"Wooster operates under a clearly articulated and frequently discussed social and academic Honor Code. Students treat the Honor Code with deep seriousness. Self-Help is a community philosophy centered on children and adults acting as stewards of the school. In the Jobs Program, each senior assumes a leadership role in which he or she manages a group of students in work and volunteer activities that maintain the physical facilities and contribute to the smooth operation of the school. Community Serviceâ€"Middle School students complete 15 hours of community service and Upper School Students are required to volunteer 100 hours. Students reflect on their experiences by keeping journals and sometimes sharing what they have learned with their peers at assembly. Chapelâ€"Though grounded in the Episcopal tradition, Wooster enrolls and serves students from many faiths. Students attend chapel once a week for reflection, readings, singing, and discussion. The Judeo-Christian tradition is our focus, but speakers from many backgrounds enrich our services. Our chapel services help our students explore the mysteries of life and understand that all people have value.