Educational Philosophy

Education is

  • the process by which information, skills, values, conventions, and beliefs from one generation are transferred to the next so that each generation does not have to rediscover gravity or reinvent the wheel
  • as such, it is the cornerstone of civilization and without it we would stagnate or spiral downward into entropy
  • it is the vehicle of culture, including the nurturing of the arts, music, religion, philosophy, values, beliefs, morality, law, etc.
  • a collaboration of mutual learning (students learn from teachers; students learn from students; teachers learn from students to keep current with pop culture) structured and organized by the teacher to facilitate discovery
  • a life-long experience that begins in the home with parents/guardians, continues through formal education, runs concurrently with social education from peers, climaxes in the workplace and social order with the goal of self-actualization and return (as Bodhisattva)

As Teachers, we are

  • the foundation upon which students stand to reach new heights
    • (i.e. we hope that our students will supersede us)
  • the custodians of their physical, mental, and emotional welfare
    • (at least while they are under our supervision)
  • the keepers of the Holy Words
  • the facilitators of Truth, Wisdom, Beauty, and Value
  • the guardians of civilization and culture
  • the nurturers of the future

As such, we

  • design and implement lessons for discovery, accommodating student learning styles
  • help students to discover their own talents, genius, beauty, and value
  • nurture budding talent, genius, and creativity/ingenuity
  • help students to discover how they are smart (i.e. which natural intelligences they have)
  • expose students to new ideas and methods to broaden their minds
  • protect students from lies and destructive messages
  • help students to develop judgment, wisdom, and compassion/empathy
  • encourage exploration with discretion
  • help students to develop noble, righteous character
  • help students to discover that they matter (i.e. that they have value inherently)

Concept Learning

  • is a life-long process
  • requires work and reflection
  • must be internalized as a discovery
    • (i.e. is not just rote memorization and regurgitation)
  • comes from life-lessons
  • can be fun and exciting
  • benefits everyone

Student Expectations

  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Self-discipline and Organization
  • Responsibility
  • Commitment to Personal Best
    • (Full effort)
  • Conscientiousness with Pride
    • (taking one's work seriously)
  • Diligence and Perseverance
    • (Willingness to Work Hard to Completion)

Respect for

    • building,
    • furniture,
    • rules & regulations,
    • administrators,
    • the discipline of Mathematics,
    • teacher,
    • fellow students, and
    • oneself
  • Curiosity, Initiative, and Courage
  • Cooperation, Patience, Caring, & Friendship
  • Creativity, Sense of Humor, Fun
  • Resourcefulness