MISSION STATEMENT

                 Shining a light so everyone can dance.

PHILOSOPHY 

Del Sol School is a non-profit corporation that provides quality preschool, elementary school, after school, and summer camp programs for children  Del Sol School values each student’s individuality, intelligence, and creativity. Children are taught and encouraged to be independent, responsible for their own behavior, respectful of others, and to explore and learn from the world around them. Del Sol School uses a research-based child directed program that develops active learners and creative problem solvers who are eager to apply their knowledge to real life experiences.

           Let your light shine. Shine within you   Oprah Winfrey

 CORE VALUES

Del Sol School believes that children learn and develop positive self -esteem when
· their environment is intellectually stimulating
· they experience making mistakes and mastering difficult tasks
· behavioral expectations are clearly defined and consistently reinforced
· their physical, social, and emotional needs are met
· the curriculum is experiential and appropriately challenging for students abilities, interests,
      and learning styles 
· they are able to participate in decision-making related to their learning
· they take responsibility for their behavior
· they have respect for themselves and others
· the adults in the environment are enthusiastic learners and model positive interpersonal relationships
· parents and teachers work together for the benefit of the students