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Two Creeks Community School
Our mission
is to provide a school that brings together children, parents, teachers and the community at large in order to create a respectful,
nurturing environment that connects children to the natural world. Two Creeks
School bridges the gap between home and the larger world while nourishing
the character of the heart and mind.In doing so, we cultivate the natural joy found in learning. Two Creeks Community School helps students feel
"part of not apart from the natural world" (from Earth
in Mind, by David Orr) in their daily lives. We honor our planet by providing locally grown organic foods, using earth
friendly products, and reducing both consumption and waste production. We strive to make our school accessible to all children and families seeking
an alternative to the traditional classroom. Our fundraising efforts help ofset expenses, keeping tuition costs low and providing
scholarships to students in need.
Guiding Principles
- Children are naturally
curious.
- Each
child comes to know the world in a unique manner that shapes his or her response to future events.
- Learning occurs naturally as children
interact with their environment.
- A
child's timeline for learning is influenced by cumulative experiences.
- Children learn skills essential for personal growth and academic achievement
by exploring where they fit into the story of the place they call home.
- A deep connection to community encourages personal responsibility in evey
aspect of children's lives.and reducing our consumption and waste production.
- The same powers of observation that allow us to distinguish black-capped from mountain chickadees support children
in learning to read, write, draw, and speak the language of math.
- Education is a journey
that:
- Builds meaningful interpersonal
relationships between students and the adults in their lives;
- Rewards cooperative efforts between students and teachers;
- Nourishes the heart and spirit as well as the intellect;
- Fosters joy in learning and sharing.
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