Shared by: f191620090bce297 1 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION In the end,
the Basic School is committed to building lives as if they were
works of art. And this is accomplished as the Basic School
becomes a community with a clear and vital mission; as it has a
curriculum with coherence; as it has a climate for creative
learning; as it makes a commitment, ultimately, to build
character, not just within children, but within the community as
well. (Boyer, Address, 1995, p.11) At Kipps Elementary School,
we believe that learning is a life-long, collaborative process.
We are dedicated to meeting the challenge of providing support,
cooperation, and inspiration to all members of our school
community. Our child-centered approach encourages each student
to understand and enjoy the learning process in a secure
environment. (Kipps Elementary School Student and Parent
Handbook, 1994, p. 4) Reflections on Kipps Elementary School and
the Basic School Kipps Elementary School officially began when
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