Teachers Philosophy

Students will interact with others in a variety of High standards for all students. It is our job to help prepare students to be lifelong learners through academic achievement and the acquisition of lifelong skills.

Cultural Diversity
We recognize and celebrate our differences, and know that we are enriched by them. We believe that understanding each other is the antidote to fear and prejudice. We create an environment that is inclusive, affirming, and respectful of everyone. As our students share differences in their cultures and language, they will begin to grow in understanding themselves and others.

Purposeful Learning as an Interactive Process

ways, such as questioning, reflecting, and connecting personal experiences with new information. Teaching strategies help students become both independent and cooperative learners who develop the skills of problem- solving, decision-making, negotiation, and conflict resolution.

Student-Centered Learning
Students are at the heart of our work. They give our work its purpose. We listen, respond and adapt to the needs of students. We recognize that students have learning styles. We strive to structure our curriculum to be developmentally appropriate, and we recognize that students needs change at an individual rate.

Diverse and Integrated Learning

Students must be actively involved in the learning process. Learning materials will incorporate a mix of written matter, hands- on artifacts, audiovisual materials, and computer technology. Learning experiences will incorporate a mix of direct teaching/ large group learning, cooperative learning, independent practice, and reallife experiences. Through the use of integrated themes, students will be able to see the interrelationships among different areas of learning.