Mission Statement
To inspire a passion for learning through a progressive approach to education that values intellectual pursuit, creativity, diversity and community involvement.
We believe children learn by doing: by constructing knowledge; by collaborating, and by engaging as citizens to promote social justice and democracy within the school and the world beyond it.
Teachers and students work together to create a dynamic learning community grounded in cycles of inquiry and action.
At Weekday School the purpose of education is for students to develop their critical thinking skills and to become thoughtful participating citizens in their communities.
At Weekday, we are committed to:
Small class sizes so we can have rich discussions, individualized instruction, and cozy classroom environments.
Social justice-oriented curriculum to instill values around fairness, equality, and human rights starting from the youngest ages and becoming more nuanced as the children move through elementary school.
Critical thinking skills so students learn how to analyze and evaluate information from multiple perspectives.
A culture of mutual respect so that students are better able to engage in meaningful learning, participate in classroom discussions, and feel intrinsically motivated to work hard.
Communication methods that are centered around compassion and empathy so that children learn to express themselves in ways that are clear, honest, and respectful; learn to identify their own needs and feelings; and develop strong emotional intelligence so they can understand the emotions of others in order to build positive relationships throughout their lives.
