MISSION

Mission Statement

At Silverwood School, we challenge our students to become confident, compassionate citizens and skilled, life-long learners - literate, motivated, and intellectually adventurous.

Beliefs:
We, the community of Silverwood, believe in the potential and curiosity of every child. Rooted in the relationships of teachers to students and the school to its families, Silverwood strives for a balance of structure and spontaneity, responsibility and opportunity, and discipline and discovery. With active family support for the child, faculty, and program, we prepare our students for their secondary education, to participate in and contribute to a richly diverse world, and to be stewards of our natural heritage, We encourage our students to passionately pursue their dreams.

We value:
Academic excellence
A robust and research-based curriculum
Critical thinking
Independent thought and work
Self-knowledge and self-advocacy
Generosity of spirit
Respect and resiliency
Integrity
Diversity
Curiosity
Teamwork
Exploration and invention
Creativity and expression
Kind-spirited humor and fun
Highly qualified teachers who are passionate about teaching and learning.

Diversity
Diversity forms the fabric of our world.  At Silverwood School, we strive to create an inclusive culture of mutual responsibility where all people are valued and respected.

We provide a curriculum and program which are rich and varied, with emphasis on multiple perspectives and varied experiences. Our hope is to broaden students' vision of themselves and to prepare them to engage in an interdependent and diverse world.  We encourage our students to challenge assumptions and foster greater understanding among people.  We seek to make this school and its opportunities equitable, just, and affirming.