Our Mission

Children Are Born Learners

All children come to school excited about learning. At Aurora, we nurture this enthusiasm and energy by creating a school experience that closely matches the natural learning process and is aligned with current educational research. Our experience proves when school is challenging, developmentally appropriate and fun, children strengthen their foundation to remain self-motivated, independent learners throughout life

Excellence

Academic excellence is fostered in a spirited atmosphere of invention, curiosity and collaboration. We believe learning is an active, social, integrated process requiring each learner to construct knowledge of the world in a setting that fosters risk taking, individual challenge and cooperative exploration. Perseverance, professionalism and high standards are the norm in every aspect of our school experience.

Family Participation

Parents and families at Aurora are valued and strongly encouraged to be involved in all aspects of the school from the classroom to special events, continuing education and school governance. As families and teachers we are stewards of every child, honoring variations in individual development and learning styles. We are at once guiding our children and simultaneously discovering with them the joy and possibilities that lie before us.

The Greater Community

The community that is Aurora School dedicates itself to reaching beyond our doors to actively share our mission, energies and passion.

Mutual Respect & Team Work

Aurora is a learning community where all activity takes place in an environment of mutual respect, warmth and genuine caring for each individual. At Aurora we nurture and model learning with humor, independent spirit and teamwork.

Diversity

Aurora is a community that actively works to be inclusive. We celebrate diversity, appreciating and encouraging each person to contribute his or her unique value as a member of our supportive community of students, staff and families. We are strongly committed to ethnic, racial, cultural, economic and familial diversity.