Mission & Philosophy

The mission of The Cornerstone School is to inspire students to be passionate learners who think creatively and independently, and to nurture in them a sense of purpose guided by the values of tolerance, integrity , and mutual respect.

 In order to implement this mission the following goals have been established:

• To provide a teaching staff that will facilitate an atmosphere for self-discovered learning.  Children will be at the center of classroom practice as teachers seek many entry points into the curriculum.  Creating a balance that blends teachers' and children's knowledge and interests, the program will reflect an appreciation and understanding of the uniqueness on each child.
• To integrate the Arts into the curriculum, recognizing that children are active learners who need opportunities for direct experience with a wide variety of materials.  The school will provide individual, small and large group instruction so that children learn in a democratic atmosphere.
• The school will provide a climate that promotes the development of self-respect, self-control and cooperation.  The staff, the children and their parents will come together to achieve this goal, working to encourage self-expression, imagination, and a sense of humor.  Students will be encouraged to show leadership in modeling respect for the rights of others.
• Assessment will take place in multiple forms.  Close observation and documentation of children's development, parent conferences, written documentation of children's academic progress, standard measure and the collection of children's work over time will be used in the evaluation and assessment of children and the program.
• The school will solicit and encourage participation by parents in the operation and management of the school through its board of directors, in the classroom environment and in fund raising efforts in order to strengthen and to support The Cornerstone School community. 
• The school will maintain an enrollment policy that encourages participation by children of all races, creeds, and cultures.