Discover The Community Roots School
About Us
The Community Roots School, founded in 2009, is a public (tuition-free) charter elementary school that follows the Montessori principles of education. This upcoming school year (2011-2012) we will be serving grades 1-5. In 2012-2013 we will serve grades 1-6.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 503-874-4107. Thank you for your interest in our school. We hope to see you soon!
• View our 2009-2010 Annual Report
• View our Curriculum Alignment
MISSION STATEMENT
Rooted in our local community, we learn in an authentic Montessori environment, growing as conscientious and joyful learners, inspired to lead in the world community.
Core Values
At The Community Roots School, our core values are fostering a love of learning, encouraging children to grow to be stewards of the planet, and developing values of tolerance and peace in a community of children and their families. We strive to make The Community Roots School a place where our best human qualities are invited to shine.
We teach (and learn) ways to learn, grow, and lead that contribute to the larger community. We do this by:
- Meeting individual needs in the context of community
- Seeking reparation and amends instead of revenge and retribution
- Adhering to logical and natural consequences for misbehavior that are respectful, reasonable, and related to the incident
- Focusing on self-improvement and problem solving rather than blaming
- Focusing on building relationships and opportunities rather than solving behavior problems
- Focusing on changing the environment to support and invite positive changes in behavior
- Viewing our children and each other as people in the process of becoming the best versions of ourselves
- Recognizing and encouraging the growth of all types of human excellence
The Community Roots School admits students regardless of race, color, sex, and national or ethnic origin.
