Van Holten School has a reputation for academic excellence built on the strength of its caring staff, supportive parents, and dedicated students. Through experiences that promote inquiry, exploration, and discovery, Van Holten helps students develop a foundation for becoming lifelong learners. At the foundation is a cooperative spirit, the result of a partnership between parents and school staff members that assists in meeting these standards of excellence:
?To create a safe nurturing environment that encourages students to accept and find the best in themselves and others;
?To challenge students to reach their full academic potential;
?To help students find the inner confidence they need to take risks and set goals in th
eir lives;
?To instill in students a sense of responsibility and respect for themselves, their school, and their community; and,
?To have students leave Van Holten School prepared to be the teachers, leaders, and dreamers of tomorrow To prepare our students for their future learning experiences, Van Holten’s staff continues to utilize best practices and new technologies to meet the educational, social, and emotional needs of its community of learners.