Discovery School

A nonprofit organization

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$23,219 raised by 47 donors

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Education to last a lifetime

Discovery School was founded 50 years ago to imagine learning differently.

This year, we are celebrating 50 years of finding the joy in learning. Starting with a dream by co-founders Dr. Shirley Heck and Margaret Black, the school was founded on considering students' individual strengths and needs, while giving them the opportunity to learn collaboratively from each other. Half a century later, our students start with a strong foundation in reading, math, and writing, and use that knowledge to apply it in project learning. They are leading their own research projects into ideas they wonder about, reading and discussing authentic texts, using their strong foundation in mathematical skills to solve real-world problems, and persevering through difficulties while holding onto their curiosity.

As an International Baccalaureate school, we strive to embody the ten learner profile attributes every day, being inquirers, knowledgeable, principled, open-minded, caring, balanced, reflective, risk-takers, communicators, and thinkers. These attributes cross all lines that might otherwise divide our community and bring us together stronger every day to learn from each other and build on our collective knowledge.

Our mission is to provide each child the educational opportunity to discover, with perseverance and imagination, the joy of learning and the interconnectedness of our world.

This year, we are focusing some of our fundraising on updating our technology, facilities, and playground. We are purchasing SMART interactive whiteboards for every classroom, two new class sets of iPads, trail cameras and drones to make scientific observations of the woods and nature. We have been working with Park and Play Structures, and are planning a total redesign of our playground as seen below, complete with three slides, over 11 climber options, new swings, and features for even our smallest members of the Wolfpack. Your donation will help as we complete these updates to equipment and facilities, replacing some structures and equipment that are over 15 years old, a long lifespan for a school!

Our vision is to bring inspiration & innovation to children through a dynamic educational experience; one where learners ask questions, develop academic skills in creative ways, and are active & responsible citizens of the world. Our distinctive offerings include the International Baccalaureate curriculum, an outdoor environmental education program where our students explore our 40 acres of woods, three specials classes each day, social-emotional education woven throughout the day, strong community partnerships with community organizations. We align with and strive to exceed all Ohio State Standards and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme framework guidelines.

We are able to grow our standards for academic excellence while offering these unmatched educational opportunities in and outside of the classroom because of generous philanthropic support from our community. Along with tuition, we rely on annual giving, our endowment fund, fundraising and events, and grants to offer our unique and top-tier learning experiences. Your support is integral to the work we do at Discovery as an investment in our learners and our community's future.

Our goal is to offer the best value in education for our family's tuition dollars, and we take that goal very seriously! In allowing our students to be curious, explore, test their limits, and learn deeply, we rely on a combination of tuition, annual giving, and fundraising efforts to meet our annual budget. Since our inception, financial gifts from generous donors in the community have been essential to the operation of Discovery School. We appreciate your support and look forward to continue to serve our students. families, and the community by teaching future leaders and continuing to reimagine education.

Thank you for considering a gift to Discovery School to help keep the curiosity, fun, and learning growing!