WE believe...

  • in creating an environment where students look forward to coming to school.

  • an essential part of our job is understanding how emotions can impact thinking and actions and helping kids navigate them.

  • in encouraging parents and community engagement and volunteerism.

  • in fostering the soft skills of communication (in person and online), empathy and personal responsibility.

  • in providing space and time for community gatherings and meetings.

  • that multi-age classrooms mimic real life and is mutually beneficial for all regardless of the year you were born.

  • that service learning means engaging in tasks and experiences that allow kids to positively affect their community through classroom learning.

  • in a strong partnership among school, home and community. 

  • that understanding the science of how children learn and remember information is a game changer in the classroom.

  • in the value of place-based learning.

  • in providing learners with various ways of learning and showing what and how they have learned.

  • in a strong pedagogy of listening - to our students, parents, community, colleagues, and nature.

  • that outdoor education means engaging, purposeful, experiential learning tied to content in our surrounding outdoor environment.