Licton Springs K-8 School
Mission:
Licton Springs K-8 is a creative, holistic, experiential learning environment which nurtures respect, self discovery and integrity, preparing the whole child to engage our global community.
Vision:
Learning with Joy...
Rising to Justice...
Creating Our Future...
Our Values:
Teamwork-Respect-Equity-Courage-Innovation
About Our School:
We use an alternative method of teaching that emphasizes hands-on learning, culturally responsive curriculum, and community engagement. We emphasize Native experience, culture, and history while serving a diverse, multicultural student community, and connect learning in the classroom to real-world context.
Curriculum:
- Native focused, honoring Northwest tribes and the diversity of Native people throughout the Americas.
- Tribal Sovereignty Curriculum
- Social justice education
- Individualized approach for different types of learners
- Frequent field trips and community speakers
- Model of shared decision making