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KCA PHILOSOPHY

The purpose of our philosophy is to help students, faculty, parents, and board members reach for the ideals in life that the school strives to model. It is a creed, not only for the time we spend at school but also for the remainder of our lives.

We create a safe and caring community of co-learners in which:

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  • the uniqueness and worth of each individual are unconditionally accepted and respected

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  • diversity is celebrated

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  • interreligious dialogue and understanding are encouraged

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  • collegial and participatory decision-making is practiced

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  • responsible freedom is expected

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  • active, open communication is a way of life

We prepare learners for responsible participation in their society by encouraging:

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  • critical thinking

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  • a broad world view

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  • an awareness of global interdependence

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  • a passion for social justice

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  • a commitment to be change agents in creating a new future for themselves and others

We provide a creative, flexible, and intellectually stimulating learning environment in which:

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  • education is understood holistically

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  • students are encouraged to strive for excellence at their own pace

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  • students are challenged to discover and develop their fullest talents

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  • students are challenged and supported in their search for meaning

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  • motivation occurs cooperatively rather than competitively

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  • learning how to learn is as important as what one learns

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  • mutual evaluation is an ongoing and integral part of the learning process

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  • students experience a variety of teaching and learning styles

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  • the ground is laid for seeing all of life as an educational venture

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