PHILOSOPHY

As follows from its name, the Discovery School is built around the concepts that learning is a process of discovery and that teaching and learning are developmental and lifelong passions. The School believes that the most meaningful education takes place through first-hand experiences based on themes that cut across subject lines and integrate knowledge. This implies a progressive approach to learning that is distinct from many traditional schools in its focus on exploration and inquiry, open-ended questions, hands-on experiences, simulations, experimentation, active participation, and collaborative student-teacher relationships. The Discovery School chooses to be different and consciously creative and innovative in its curriculum and approach in an effort to make learning fun, exciting, and challenging. This focus on discovery can be seen in the following areas:

Student-Centered Learning
Development of the Whole Person
Rich Learning Environment
Emphasis on Learning Skills
Experience Beyond the Campus
Dynamic, Enthusiastic Teachers
Nurturing Social Dynamics
Supportive Community
International and Cultural Diversity