School Philosophy

The school instills in each child the desire to learn by:

• letting each child progress at his/her own rate using positive reinforcement
• emphasizing how to work with one another and to enjoy each other's talents
• stressing development of critical thinking and inquiry rather than rote learning
• having parents participate in school activities and participate in the daily running of the school
• avoiding competitive, racist, or sexist mindsets
• making school work a challenge, not a frustration
• giving students and teachers the opportunity to set goals, develop projects, and evaluate them jointly
• encourage the mixing of age levels within the school so that children can help one another
• stressing that with freedom comes responsibility, both to oneself and to others.

The school works to promote self-knowledge and growth by aiding each student to:

• respect oneself and others, both in language and behavior
• be cooperative rather than competitive
• learn self-discipline and take responsibility for one's own actions
• develop a spirit of service-mindedness by helping others and being patient
• learn to concentrate
• listen to and also understand what others say and feel
• learn to focus on one's needs, feelings, and goals
• learn to show feelings in appropriate ways
• respect property and treat the environment with care
• witness the importance of family involvement in their education