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Mission: We challenge, support and inspire gifted individuals!

1. These values guide the school and are non-negotiable: a. We serve gifted students b. We are child-centered c. We consider each moment of a child's life precious, not as preparation d. We respect and accommodate asynchrony e. We support affective, ethical and spiritual development, as well as academic and intellectual development f. We support self-actualization and interdependence

2. We are a supportive community of teachers, students, families, board members, administrators and staff who are committed to a culture of kindness, appreciation, and positivity for the good of the whole. All community members are learners and teachers. We support life-long learning.

3. We offer continuous progress, fast-paced program of conceptual learning, rather than just a focus on skills, that is both rigorous and fun, allows in-depth learning, and focuses on strengths rather than weaknesses, accommodating asynchronous development, and allowing students to go as far as they wish in learning. (skills nested within concepts)

4. We have multi-aged groups who pursue their passions, satisfy their intellectual curiosity, are involved in community service, work on real problems in the school and community, and develop their capacity to care.

5. We endeavor to find, hire, support and retain flexible, loving teachers who share their passions, and expertise, and facilitate learning. (teach for America idea)

6. We recognize and nurture whole mind--imagination and intuition as well as intellect.

7. The facility and the world become an open studio for students to learn.

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