Philosophy
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At The Aptos Academy, we believe:
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That every child
has a strong natural desire to learn, and the right to exercise
that desire.
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That this desire must
be supported by introducing the child to a proper study technology
and encouragement of good study habits.
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That each student should build a solid foundation of knowledge
and understanding of his current studies before proceeding to the
next level.
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That the child's desire to learn must not be suppressed or smothered
by incompetent teaching, a distractive study atmosphere, or duress.
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That each child is a unique individual and should be able to proceed
at a pace suited to his or her own abilities, talents, and interests.
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That each child needs to develop the ability to observe, think,
and express his or her thoughts clearly.
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That it is the school's responsibility to observe, measure, and
recognize students' achievements, and maintain a positive environment
for learning.
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That proper education includes learning and practicing respect
and responsibility for the rights and needs of others.
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That the school should be a contributing member of the community,
and that students and teachers should undertake projects that are
of service to the community.
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That the school should support a diversity of backgrounds, beliefs,
personalities, and ideas, while maintaining the rules and requirements
appropriate to achieving the objectives outlined above.
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