Mountain Oaks Mission

It is the mission of Mountain Oaks School to support home schooling families so that students develop the academic, personal, social skills and qualities of lifelong learners. Mountain Oaks provides the opportunity for each student to be treated as a unique person with individual needs, goals and interests. The Mountain Oaks philosophy is based on the belief that children grow and learn in different ways. The program is designed to meet unique personal and educational needs of students in grades kindergarten through twelve. A key element of the program is the availability of network and support groups. This program is especially designed by and for home school families working closely with qualified educational consultants who are knowledgeable and supportive of the homeschool model. Mission Statement approved at the Mountain Oaks Annual Retreat on 1/31/03

Mountain Oaks Goals

To allow for schooling to take place in the home, supporting parental efforts to integrate the learning environment into the home setting.

To create a bridge between home, school and the community by cultivating connections among home centered learners and society at large.

To develop the highest degree of self-motivation, self-confidence, self-reliance, responsibility and potential within each student.

To provide opportunities for students to develop independent thinking, problem solving and cooperative learning skills through meaningful endeavors.

To not only develop competence in living skills, but to also challenge each student to excel in areas of special interest.

To promote meaningful, active learning for every student.

To develop and foster global awareness, empathy and understanding and a genuine sense of social responsibility.

To assist parents in developing teaching and communication skills that facilitate learning.

To encourage student and parent resourcefulness.

To empower parents to continue as lifelong learners and teachers.

To motivate and enable students to become lifelong learners and teachers.

To enhance and integrate the development of each student as a total human being: emotionally, socially, physically, creatively, spiritually and cognitively.