UCDS celebrates the individuality of each student through programs that address diverse learning styles, intelligence, and points of view.
To understand our core values, see our philosophy statement by visiting the links below.
Teaching for Understanding
Philosophy of Inquiry
Individualized Instruction
Collaboration
Responsibility
Diversity
Children at UCDS construct their own understanding. Although young children do not always articulate what they understand, they are constantly testing out their theories to make sense of how things work. The sanctity and importance of each child's personal work to make sense of the world is a non-negotiable core value that teachers and parents have shared from the inception of the school. Teachers share a conviction that all children are naturally curious and want to learn. It is the job of the teacher and parent to facilitate that learning. The classroom is set up as a laboratory for the child to conduct his/her research and the teacher acts as a coach to the child. The child is working fundamentally to please him/herself, rather than working to please the teacher. Children in our school own what they are doing and exhibit an agency that is not always seen in traditional, teacher led classrooms.
Continue to the Philosophy of Inquiry.
