Explore

The mission of Explore! Community School is to foster the independence, critical thinking, and creativity of a diverse community of learners so they are fully prepared to become confident, responsible leaders who change the world. As we work towards our mission, we are guided by three foundational beliefs: We believe in providing meaningful opportu... nities for students to engage in authentic learning experiences. Daily, students engage in learning opportunities that reinforce Tennessee State Standards and concepts while developing the creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills necessary for success in the 21st Century. This approach ensures learning is meaningful to students, challenging them to apply their learning through exciting project-based tasks that require expert thinking and complex communication and allows seamless integration of art, music, technology and community service. At Explore!, we encourage students to learn as readers, authors, mathematicians, scientists, and artists. We believe in creating a culture of excellence, joy, and love. At Explore!, we understand that when students are held to high standards and create work in which they have pride and ownership they realize their true potential, unlocking the capacity for excellence in every area of their lives. We support learning that promotes craftsmanship by developing students ability to study, reflect, and improve. Children are born with a love for learning, and we will cultivate that love by providing a joyful educational experience that supports each students unique passions and interests. We recognize that relationships form the foundation of community and are committed to seeking to understand others actions, thoughts, and backgrounds. Within our school community, we depend on one another. We believe in collaborating with families and communities. We recognize that caregivers are childrens primary teachers and that students learn everywhere, all the time. Therefore, we work purposefully to engage families ...Read More