University school of milwaukee provides an exceptional PK-12 independent school education in a supportive, inclusive community built on the foundation of our common trust. By igniting a passion for learning, leadership, and service, the school prepares each student - as an individual - for success in higher education and a life of purpose. USM embraces a tradition of superior academic achievement through a commitment to expertise and innovation in our school. The common trust, the basic philosophy of community behavior at university school of milwaukee, is at the CORE of the school's guiding principles, and is expressed in the following pledge: "we, the members of the university school of milwaukee community, accept the common trust. We agree to relate to one another and the school with respect, trust, honesty, fairness, and kindness."