Mission & Beliefs
Mission Statement
The mission of Honey Creek Community School is to provide an education of the whole child emphasizing the integration of thought and experience by centering learning on themes and projects in a multi-age setting. Adults with various kinds of expertise, including teachers, parents, and other community members, share in the teaching of the children, connecting the children’s lives inside the school with their local and global communities and ecosystems. Honey Creek Community School is committed to fostering an understanding of difference and diversity, and to teaching and modeling an active dialogue about communicating and working together effectively in a democracy with a diverse population.
Belief Statements
We believe that people learn and grow best when various aspects of their education and experience are integrated and interactive.
We believe that students are most effectively guided by “Expert Models” who participate in cooperative apprenticeships.
We believe that complex, situated learning environments and experiences enable all individuals to progress as successful, life-long learners.
We believe that the development of cooperative learning strategies and the ability to work successfully as a team member are essential life skills.
We believe that understanding and appreciating differences and diversity are integral to becoming successful adults in our changing democracy.
We believe that it is essential for children to understand themselves as active participants in their school and in their larger community.
Above: Honey Creek Technology Specialist Bill Van Loo teaching papermaking with a 2nd & 3rd grade class
