Engaging natural curiosity of children by emphasizing the process of learning in balance with the product
Distinguishing Qualities
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Well-Rounded Academic, Social, Emotional, Physical, Ethical Learning
- Develop knowledge, skills, habits to prepare students for high school, higher education, life beyond the classroom, and contemporary needs of society
- Inspire self-confidence, intrinsic motivation/responsibility, persistence and leadership skills
- Develop character, service and personal and civic responsibility
- Promote an appreciation of health and well being
- Commitment to arts and physical and outdoor education
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Challenging, Child-Centered and Innovative Teaching
- View child as an individual with unique learning styles, strengths, and challenges
- Differentiate curriculum, content, process, and/or product to challenge each child to meet his/her full potential
- Encourage children to think analytically and creatively, question critically, converse respectfully, and apply learning
- o Foster experiential, collaborative, and interdisciplinary learning
- Utilize team teaching and grade-level teaming
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Diversity, Inclusivity and Global Readiness
- Embrace a diverse community, including cognitive abilities, culture, ethnicity, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status
- Value and demonstrate inclusivity and equity
- Provide a multicultural curriculum that includes multiple perspectives, open inquiry, and honest, respectful dialogue
- Recognize the interdependence of the world and respect the dignity of self and others
- Develop a social conscience and challenge injustice