Our Mission

Schoolcraft Learning Community exists to help develop individuals to be self-directed, lifelong learners who have the skills and knowledge to confidently and compassionately navigate in the world.

Our Vision

Schoolcraft Learning Community is based on a shared conviction that enthusiasm and rigor are not incompatible and that students learn best in small group settings emphasizing individualized instruction, project orientation, and teamwork. It is also based on the belief that local environment, culture, and history provide a rich source of experiences and material, and that students should be encouraged to become significant contributors to their community.

Schoolcraft Learning Community Ends/Results Statements

A student who participates in the Schoolcraft Learning Community program shall:

1) Develop positive habits of character

• Curiosity
• Creativity
• Problem-solving
• Positive resolution of conflicts
• Ability to venture outside comfort zone
• Leadership
• Perseverance
• Respect for self, others, property

2) Develop academically

• Reading appreciation & comprehension
• Knowledge of history
• Computational skills & application
• Science knowledge
• Conversant in a second language
• Basic technology skills
• Intrinsic motivation to learn
• Involvement in the arts
• Writing skills (creative & technical)
  

3) Develop self-reliance and personal growth

• Awareness of good health & well-being
• Self-responsibility
• Self-motivation
• Independent thinking
• Self-reflection and assessment
• Organizational skills

4) Develop to full potential in all areas of communication

• Good written/verbal communication skills
• Public speaking ability
• Awareness of the influence of media
• Ability to express oneself artistically
  

5) Actively participate and contribute in community relationships at the local and global level

• Global awareness
• Compassion
• Desire to contribute to community
• Celebration of diversity
• Direct and respectful relationship with the natural world
• Ability to cultivate healthy relationships
• Conflict management

NOTE: The attributes under each results statement reflect input gathered in:

• 2004 and 2005 board trainings
• Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound design principles
• Concepts identified at the 1/31/05 community forum on education
• SLC Parent Forum on 3/21/05