As students master one level of academic skills they are able to go further and apply themselves to increasingly challenging materials across various academic disciplines. Students recognize that there is always room to grow in their abilities to read, write, speak, and think clearly and thoughtfully. Students are encouraged to explore materials, integrate new concepts, analyze data, and think critically. Academic skills are essential to learning and knowing, not the aim of learning and knowing. The autonomous child is self directed, composed and morally independent.
Competence is the capability for success through taking risks, reflection and self-correction.
Spiritual awareness is embodied in the child who is compassionate, empathetic, and sensitive to the natural world and the human condition. The child need not be toilet-trained 2. The child is able to function in the Early Childhood class without the presence of a parent 3. Follow a one-step direction the first time it is given, such as responding appropriately when asked to come to line, putting work away, lining up to go outside, coming to a teacher when asked, etc. 2. Use toilet independently and be able to undress, wipe and dress oneself.