THE WORLD AROUND US IS A DYNAMIC PLACE FOR EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY. WE BELIEVE THAT CHILDREN WHO ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN THEIR EDUCATION, BOTH IN AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM, CULTIVATE A LASTING CURIOSITY FOR THE WORLD AROUND THE; ESTABLISH A LIFELONG LOVE OF NATURE AND LEARNING; AND DEVELOP THE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR LIFE IN THE 21ST CENTURY.