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Mission, Purpose & Core Beliefs

A group of children standing on a dock, overlooking a river with trees and a clear blue sky in the background.
A group of children, wearing various colored shirts and hats, stand in a lush, green forest, surrounded by tall trees and dense vegetation.
Nature and Knowledge at Fox River Academy
Outdoor Learning: Fox River Academy’s Unique Approach

MISSION

The Fox River Academy will foster in its students the passion necessary for lifelong learning, and will, through an integrated multi-age curriculum, increase students' proficiencies in the use of strategic learning processes and a higher order of thinking skills needed to be stewards of the environment and the community. 

PURPOSE

The purpose of the Fox River Academy is to provide relevant instruction through hands-on, real-world experiences relating to the students' place in the community and environment, for the betterment and understanding of their home, the Fox River Valley, and their world beyond.

CORE BELIEFS

We believe that connected learning occurs when:

  • Topics of study are important and have value beyond school, and are taught where they fit most logically, rather than at specific grade levels.
  • Tasks are authentic and relate to students' own environment, utilizing the talents of expert learners in the community.
  • Time is spent in integrated, multiage learning experiences, offering opportunities for cognitive and social connections necessary for high student achievement.

SEEDS OF ADVENTURE:

Integrated in the work we do, our students work on having:

  • Empathy and Teamwork
  • Stewardship
  • Motivation and Leadership
  • Creativity
  • Curiosity
  • Grit
  • Peace
  • Direction and Planning